Good morning, Waukesha.

Juan Malle from Dahlias Bistro is checking on family in Venezuela after the deadly earthquake and will announce fundraiser details soon to help those affected, using his Waukesha food truck to collect money and supplies.

Families attended Safety Days in Frame Park on Thursday where local first responders offered safety tips and fun hands-on activities while children explored emergency vehicles and craft stations — county youth volunteers donated 50 handmade Love Bugs to comfort children during emergencies.

Phantom Lake YMCA Camp in Mukwonago is marking 130 years of summer tradition and will host an All-Era reunion at the end of August.

It started in 1896 as an all-boys camp with army tents and now welcomes campers from around the world (offering multigenerational family fun).

The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies will march in two national parades—the July 3 Philadelphia event and the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.—after a year of preparing new costumes and routines to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday.

Enrollment data for the 2023-24 school year shows white students made up 66.6% of the 10,819 students at four local universities—a 2.6% decrease from last year + Hispanic students accounted for 11.8% of enrollment.

Blake, a 55-year-old cancer survivor who beat blood cancer through chemotherapy in Oshkosh and a transplant in Milwaukee, met Ed Sheeran backstage at Summerfest last Thursday — fulfilling a lifelong bucket list goal.

He celebrated a day of music and hope with his fiancée.

152 home sales were reported in the week ending June 20 with a median sale price of $494,950 + a median property tax of $4,382, according to BlockShopper.com.

The figures offer a snapshot of recent local real estate trends.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

July 21-23 — Center Court Sports Complex — Limited spots available — Boost your basketball skills with high-intensity training focused on ball handling, shooting, and decision-making.

2026 WKC Summer Splash Admission Ticket

12 PM-5 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Daily admission available for 2-day or 3-day tickets — Celebrate the joy of dogs with Waukesha Kennel Club's Summer Splash event.

Waukesha Kennel Club Summer Splash Dog Show

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — Entry fee may apply — Experience Wisconsin's largest outdoor dog show featuring conformation, trials, and more.