Good morning, Waukesha.

The Lower Nemahbin Lake Association will host its annual Fourth of July Paddle Races at 11 a.m. July 4 at the south end of Lower Nemahbin Lake in Summit (rain date is July 11).

Organizers aim to boost membership with volunteers and police ensuring paddler safety.

The Civic Band launches its 82nd concert season today at the Les Paul Performance Center in Cutler Park.

Free outdoor shows run from 8 to 9 p.m. each Thursday until July 23 and feature local musicians.

Lake Country Classical Academy announced fifth grader Mila Kavelaris won the Upper Elementary Division at the national Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest for her portrait of Johnny Cash.

She will get a travel stipend to attend awards at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. in July.

Waukesha North High School students built boats using only cardboard and tape last week after finishing their AP Physics exam.

Hydro Hot Wheels won the 2026 championship; the team of four displayed creativity and skill+ their boat safely carried a student across the pool.

The Summit Village Board approved an amendment on June 11 to change the northwest I-94 area from Industrial to Mixed Use, advancing the 210-acre Harvest mixed-use project planned for single-family houses, apartments + commercial space in Summit and Oconomowoc.

Midwest Halos, a Muskego-based club serving kids ages 7 to 17, became the first team to sign on to the controversial Breck Athletic Complex in Big Bend (which will include six baseball fields and other sports areas) with construction set to begin this summer and fields opening in fall.

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.

Sebastian Bach Live

7-9:30 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — Ticket required — Experience the high-energy performance of hard rock legend Sebastian Bach and his iconic hits.

Hoobastank Live in Waukesha

8 p.m. — Waukesha County Fairgrounds — Tickets from $124 — Experience unforgettable live music with Hoobastank.

.38 Special Live Concert

.38 Special — 8-11 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the legendary Southern rock band known for their timeless hits.