Good morning, Waukesha.

The Waukesha Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation to mark its 130th anniversary and the nation’s 250th milestone.

The library will receive the funds this month and decide how best to support community programs.

Three students from Mukwonago Area School District earned Honorable Mention awards in the 2026 Scholastic Art Awards for digital illustration and ceramic works (the awards honor creative teen talent with chances for exhibitions and scholarships).

Elmbrook Education Foundation hosts its fifth annual Thank You Thursday to honor school staff while inviting families and community members to submit online thank-you notes until Feb.

8 for a chance to win $25 gift cards or a $250 shopping spree; volunteers will deliver pizza and salads to more than 1,400 staff across 16 school buildings from Feb. — Apr.

Templeton Middle School DECA students took a field trip to Epic Systems on Jan.

8 in Verona (a health care software company) to explore career opportunities and learn about business decision-making; teachers said the visit linked classroom lessons with a real-world work environment.

Owners of three Menomonee Falls properties filed suit last week asking a judge to review the Public Service Commission decision that approved ATC’s high-voltage power lines project—which includes two new lines, rebuilt lines, and a new substation—and said the project undermines property use and value (citing significant home improvement investments).

Construction is underway at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital for a $125 million renovation that will expand and modernize surgical services as demand grows - the multi-year project aims to upgrade patient care.

Free Pilates Class for Waukesha Food Pantry

4-5 p.m. — Club Pilates — Free class — Stretch, strengthen, and connect with your community in a fun, energizing environment.

Hardwater Freaks Annual Ice Fishing Event

2-9:30 p.m. — Okauchee Lions Community Park — $25 admission — Celebrate winter with live music, food, and support for veterans and kids in the great outdoors.

2026 Spring Home Improvement Show

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center — Parking for $13 per vehicle — Connect with over 150 home improvement and remodeling experts to inspire your next project.

Valentine's Night with Julie Thompson and String Theory

5-7:30 p.m. — Let It Be — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a romantic evening with live music in a cozy setting this Valentine's Day.