Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
Good morning, Waukesha.
Waukesha’s 9th annual Oktoberfest is taking place today at Frame Park with food vendors, live music and contests including a cornhole tournament and a stein-holding competition—free shuttles ease parking and a drone show lights the sky each evening.
Waukesha South High School will host Southfest and Marchfest on Sept.
26 and Sept. 27 & the weekend will feature live music, food, and family activities. Organizers say the events will boost local community spirit & provide neighbors a chance to gather.
Oscar's Frozen Custard broke ground—Sept.
18—at its old site in Waukesha after a fire damaged the restaurant, and it will eventually rebuild and restore the business.
Today, the Waukesha Public Library holds a special reception at 321 Wisconsin Ave. from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.—celebrating 20 years of public art with a mayoral proclamation at 3:15 p.m., refreshments, and the unveiling of four new pieces with local artists in attendance.
Committee members will lead guided tours of the library’s art collection on Nov. 8.
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow—along with local officials—announced that FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open on Tuesday, Sept.
23 in Butler, Brookfield, and Muskego to help residents with uninsured losses from recent storms and flooding. The centers will operate until Oct. 30 and assist with applying for federal aid and connecting with resource agencies.
The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by August flooding in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties, giving them until Feb.
2 to file returns and pay taxes. Affected taxpayers should call the IRS if they receive a penalty notice for late filing or payment.
Asian Moon Festival and Business Excellence Celebration
1-7 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — $40+ — Experience vibrant cultural performances and community excellence while savoring mooncakes and connecting with local businesses.
Lapham Peak Fright Hike
6-8:30 p.m. — Friends of Lapham Peak — $20 per person — Experience spine-chilling skits along a moonlit mile trail in a Halloween tradition.
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