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Waukesha
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mackenzie Wilson, a junior at Waukesha South High School, helped honor veterans at Prairie Home Cemetery on Monday by placing a U.S. flag as part of a Memorial Day tribute organized by the Waukesha VFW Soat-Vergenz Post 721; volunteers placed about 2,000 flags and more will be set at St. Joseph Cemetery Saturday. The Waukesha Freeman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oconomowoc Historical Society received a $189,000 state grant to support its (Rooted in History, Reaching for the Future) capital campaign for museum improvements and upgrades at 103 W. Jefferson St., adding to nearly $800K raised toward a $1 million goal. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Phylicia Rashad will return as Master Teacher for the Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at historic Ten Chimneys in Genesee Depot from July 12 to 19 as she will lead ten distinguished theater actors in an intensive master class, followed by a public conversation and concluding presentation on July 17 and 18 (reservations encouraged). The Waukesha Freeman
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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.
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Redeemer Tea & Talk
8 p.m. — Rose Glen Elementary School — Fundraising event — Enjoy excellent tea, food, and a short talk while supporting the community.
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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.
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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.
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