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🌱 Patch AM: How Wauwatosa could decide Wisconsin’s most flippable state Senate seat
You won't want to miss Midday Music & Lunch on the Wauwatosa Patch calendar
What's up Wauwatosa! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Wauwatosa could decide Wisconsin's most flippable state Senate seat
Also on today's calendar: Midday Music & Lunch and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Intervals of bright sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wisconsin Senate District 5 race: Vining vs. Roberts (upnorthnewswi.com) — Wauwatosa residents are now part of a redrawn 5th Senate District that could flip from Republican to Democrat in November, with local photographer and Assembly Rep. Robyn Vining facing GOP newcomer Mike Roberts, who runs a physical therapy business in Wauwatosa and Milwaukee. The race centers on affordability issues and is seen as a key test of statewide political momentum after recent redistricting. 
📸 Around Wauwatosa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wauwatosa
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★ Featured events ★
- Midday Music & Lunch →
First Congregational Church, 1511 Church St, Wauwatosa
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Other local events
- Lion's Tail Brewing Co. →
Lion's Tail Brewing Co., 8520 W North Ave, Wauwatosa
7:00 pm - Run Back to School 2026
Milwaukee Public Schools 5225 W. Vliet Street , Milwaukee, WI 53208
8:30 am - After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
, Milwaukee
9:00 am - VOLUNTEER!!
The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 - HOLD: Brookfield Elementary PD
The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
9:00 am - Longfellow New Student & Family Night 6th grade
Wauwatosa Longfellow Middle School
4:00 pm - Longfellow Open House / Curriculum Night 6th Grade Only
Wauwatosa Longfellow Middle School
4:30 pm - HOLD: Open Gym
The Ability Center Brookfield Elementary School, 2530 N Brookfield Rd, Brookfield
6:00 pm - VOLUNTEER!!
The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 - Wisconsin Dells Winery Trolley Tour →
400 N Barker Rd, Brookfield
8:15 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Saturday September 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HAWS Mobile Visits Culver's for Give Back Night
Humane Animal Welfare Society Culver’s, 840 W Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189, USA
5:00 pm - S.A.F.E. Program Cleanup
Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, Inc. 1313 W Mt Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
9:00 am - Mz T's Muncheez Cleanup
Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, Inc. 1313 W Mt Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
11:00 am - Jonathan Butler at Pabst Theater →
The Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I spent some time digging into Jake Bauers' story, and it turned into one of my favorite pieces I've written this season.
Long before he became "Rake Bowers" in Milwaukee, there were 13 years of professional baseball, seven organizations, trades, demotions, injuries and… (Nextdoor Tosa East Towne)
🗞 Nearby News
Milwaukee
- Tornado warning issued during Milwaukee Brewers game (wisn.com)
- Thousands without power in Southeast Wisconsin following Tuesday night's storms (tmj4.com)
- The DSA Gives Workers a Load of Lip Service (townhall.com)
West Allis
- Global taco restaurant from Camino owner coming to West Allis (jsonline.com)
- Ruta's Fresh Indian Fare opens in new West Allis home (jsonline.com)
- This Wisconsin Market Makes It Easy To Shop Your Way Across Europe (takingthekids.com)
Ok Wauwatosa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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