Good morning, Waukesha.

Stamp Out Hunger (organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers) collected 27,758 pounds of food Saturday to restock The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County and The Salvation Army of Waukesha Food Pantry, with local volunteers and mail carriers helping neighbors facing food insecurity.

Veterans groups will lead a Memorial Day march on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. starting at Barstow and ending at Cutler Park.

Residents can honor fallen service members by bringing a loved one’s photo and volunteering (contact Chuck Esser at [email protected]).

A $22 million entertainment complex called The Social is under construction at the former Olympia Resort ski hill in Oconomowoc and is expected to open early 2027.

The 70,000 sqft facility offers a sports bar, pickleball courts, an arcade and outdoor features for families.

Twenty-four rescued beagles arrived Tuesday at the Humane Animal Welfare Society in Waukesha, marking a key part of a multi-state effort to relocate dogs rescued from a controversial breeding facility & the shelter is preparing foster seminars and care plans to help the pups adjust.

INNIO Group, an energy solutions provider operating in Waukesha (ticker symbol INIO), announced plans to offer an IPO after filing a registration statement with the SEC.

Details like share count and price remain unknown pending market conditions.

Allison Urban, a special education teacher at Pilgrim Park in Elm Grove, was named a 2026 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year at an all-school assembly on Monday – her award includes a $6,000 grant for her and a matching grant for the school, recognizing over 16 years of dedicated, student-centered teaching.

The Kettle Moraine School Board approved an Ice Age cat to replace the aging Captain Laser costume Tuesday in Wales — the decision reflects a shift toward a mascot that honors the district’s glacial history.

The School Board meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Blair Administrative Building (Room 206, 301 Hyde Park Ave) to discuss a governance resolution that sets standards for board conduct, along with plans for random student drug testing and future school updates.

Students at Mukwonago High built retrieval devices to rescue items from a storm drain in a fourth-quarter design lesson — the project sparked creative thinking and teamwork under teacher Katherine Bauer.

Retzer Nature Center invites volunteers to join a habitat restoration workday at Menomonee Park on Saturday to help control invasive species that threaten local wildlife — flexible independent options start in June.

Wisconsin Geological Society - Rock & Gem Show 2026

10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — Admission details pending — Explore an extensive collection of gems, minerals, and fossils at this vibrant show.

Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival

May 23-24 — Waukesha County Expo Center — Tickets required — Indulge in delicious food truck offerings paired with a variety of craft beers at this lively festival.

Redeemer Tea & Talk

8 p.m. — Rose Glen Elementary School — Fundraising event — Enjoy excellent tea, food, and a short talk while supporting the community.

Waukesha’s Friday Night Live

6:30–9:00 p.m. — Downtown Transit Center, Waukesha, WI — Free entry — Experience a lively street festival with music and fun for the whole family.

Art in Nature Workshop

9-10 a.m. — Retzer Nature Center — $8 per child; adults free — Explore and create art inspired by the natural beauty around you.

GuitarTown Music Festival

12-8 p.m. — Cutler Park — Free entry — Experience a day-long musical celebration in downtown Waukesha transforming into GuitarTown.