Good morning, Waukesha.

Kuhtz General Store in Stone Bank celebrates its 100th anniversary with an event spanning two days that begins today at 3 p.m. with an outside bar and bingo, with food and live music available, while Saturday will feature a money drop, keg tapping, a kids’ area and raffles.

Meijer donated $2,500 in grocery gift cards to the Salvation Army to help keep its food pantry stocked as community needs grow for the fall season.

The gift cards will also support the Community Meal Program by allowing purchases of high-need staples.

The Oconomowoc Knights of Columbus will hand out children’s winter coats on Oct.

10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the St. Vincent de Paul parking lot, N4848 Brown St.; sizes are 8 to 18 for boys and 7 to 14/16 for girls + offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Waukesha Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, Dec.

6 at 4 p.m. in downtown as Moreland OB/Gyn announced the 'Christmas at the Movies' theme inviting creative holiday film interpretations.

Swallow School District is asking voters on Nov.

3 to approve a five-year referendum that would allow an extra $500,000 per year for school operations starting in the 2026-27 school year (after two years of cost reductions). The additional funds will support current educational programs and maintenance.

Teacher Bryce Warner from Waukesha West High School completed a seven-week externship at Generac (through the new STEAM Teacher Extern Program) this summer, gaining real-world insights.

He will use his experience to create hands-on projects that connect classroom lessons with industry standards.

In the 2023-24 academic year, Waukesha area colleges conferred 3,281 degrees and certificates, with bachelor's degrees the largest share, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (which counts awards rather than individuals).

Residents at a Delafield Town Board meeting raised concerns about heavy truck traffic on Highway C and blasting vibrations from the Welshire Farm development, noting 42 trucks in 30 minutes and shaking homes.

The board will contact county and state officials to explore safety solutions (including measures near Timberline Circle).

Habitat for Humanity Waukesha-Jefferson-Rock is teaming with Milwaukee-based F Street to add 20 affordable homes in the redevelopment of the former UW-Milwaukee campus at 1500 N.

University Drive; county officials approved the campus sale as part of plans for 70 single-family and 600 multifamily units meant to address housing demand.

Officials approved a conditional-use permit for the Breck Athletic Complex in Big Bend to build six baseball fields in 2027 — the project may eventually expand to 20 fields and boost the area’s sports venue.