Good morning, Waukesha.

More than 30 communities around Milwaukee will hold fireworks shows from Friday, June 26 through Saturday, July 4.

In Waukesha, Lowell Park is set to light up with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on July 4.

Friday Night Live returned last Friday with its new DORA policy allowing open alcohol from 12 downtown establishments along Main Street between Maple Avenue and Broadway; local business owners and residents praised the change while officials plan to curb issues with e-bikes and scooters moving through crowds.

Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery will hold a fundraiser today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Taco John's on 317 N.

Grand Ave, with 20% of sales benefiting plans to build a new military section.

Catholic Memorial High School celebrated its class of 2026 during awards and graduation ceremonies, recognizing students who earned over $22.5 million in college scholarships and excelled in academics, leadership, and extracurriculars (including military academy admissions).

After a November vote to close Bethesda, Hawthorne, and Whittier elementary schools at year's end, the School District is reassigning students and preparing building sales and a new recovery high school in the Saratoga building; bus routes will increase to 81 next year (2026-27).

Town of Merton approved an ordinance on Monday, June 8 restricting boats from using wake-enhancing equipment on Lake Keesus and Moose Lake to protect shorelines and reduce flood risks (the ordinance will be signed and posted later this week).

Rogers Behavioral Health will open two new residential centers in Oconomowoc this summer + the 24-bed facility for adult eating disorder recovery is set for late June while a 20-bed center for young adults with OCD, anxiety and depression is scheduled for August.

Today the Town of Brookfield will host the 4th annual Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium at Elmbrook Church from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring gardening tips, food demonstrations, a senior fashion show, and interactive sessions — from yoga to pet adoption.

Summit officials are moving forward with a conceptual mixed-use plan called The Harvest on 56 acres west of Sawyer Road (a public hearing on a plan amendment is set for tomorrow, June 11) as they work with Oconomowoc to align development across borders.

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.

Waukesha Civic Band Concerts

8-9 p.m. — Cutler Park — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly summer concert featuring local musicians with a variety of engaging music.

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

6-10 p.m. — Lowell Park — Free entry — Celebrate America's independence with a beer garden, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show.

THE GUFS | Sunset Concert Series

6-9 p.m. — Milwaukee Tool Amphitheater — Free entry — Rock out with The Gufs and enjoy a beautiful sunset at this family-friendly concert.