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Waukesha
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rotary Club partnered with Lad Lake to revitalize the gardens at the Dousman campus (funded by Rotary District 6270) through the Gardens of Growth project; youths planted new flowers and vegetable gardens to create welcoming, healing spaces near the Glacial Drumlin Trail. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Delafield’s Candee Arndt was honored with the Armed Services Award on May 11 at the annual Armed Forces Dinner for over 15 years of volunteer work, including commissioning local naval ships and supporting military organizations such as the Milwaukee War Memorial Center (she continues to support veterans). The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ On May 30, the Pewaukee Lake Sailing School will host an open house and ribbon-cutting at its new facility at N22-W28080 Edgewater Drive. The nonprofit will serve light snacks and share details on youth sailing classes — a fresh opportunity for local sailors. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Join the new Memorial Day march in Waukesha at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building—participants will walk three-quarters of a mile to the Public Library and then attend a ceremony at Cutler Park band shell honoring fallen veterans. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Memorial Day events honor veterans midweek in Waukesha County with ceremonies at Brookfield's Historic Oak Hill Cemetery, a parade in Elm Grove, and celebrations in Delafield, Muskego, Oconomowoc, and Pewaukee (some with live music and food trucks) as residents join local observances. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ The Friends of HAWS will host the annual Rummage-O-Rescue at HAWS, 701 Northview Road, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 5-6 to benefit local animals + shoppers will find new-to-you bargains on home décor, dishes, glassware, and more. The Waukesha Freeman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jurassic Journey, the Midwest's largest animatronic dinosaur collection, has been extended at the Waukesha County Expo Center and will run until May 31 due to high demand. The exhibit opened May 8 with over 60 life-size dinosaurs including the World’s Largest T-Rex and operates Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Waukesha Freeman
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rising fuel prices in the area, with gas averaging $4.66 a gallon (a 54% jump from last year), are changing driving habits as residents cut non-essential trips to save money. County officials are monitoring the impact closely. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carroll University will award four credits for LEA190 to Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award starting in fall 2026 through a new partnership with Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. The program recognizes advanced leadership and project management skills (credit for prior learning program) and sets students on a path for success. The Waukesha Freeman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Smiles Dental will move its services to the WCTC downtown campus from June 1 to Aug. 1 during an 18-year renovation that upgrades equipment and improves layout. Existing patient appointments will continue as scheduled. The Waukesha Freeman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Edgewood Golf Course has eliminated its spectator option following incidents of facility damage + head golf professional John Freeman said ride-alongs and walk-alongs will no longer be allowed to help keep the course safe. The Waukesha Freeman
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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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