Good morning, Waukesha.

FOX6 and Steinhafels are hosting a one-day coat collection drive on November 12 at three Steinhafels locations in Menomonee Falls, Waukesha and Oak Creek.

Donors can visit from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. in Menomonee Falls, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Waukesha, and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Oak Creek—while the first 200 cars at each site donating at least four coats will receive ticket vouchers to upcoming family shows.

Ashley Kirchenberg’s six-year rented home in Pewaukee turned to ash Monday morning when a fire spread from burning ashes outside—leaving her with only the clothes she wore to work and causing the heartbreaking loss of her cat while a GoFundMe campaign and community support help her plan a rebuild.

The School District of Waukesha will close Lowell, Hawthorne and Whittier schools next school year to save $3.5M due to declining enrollment.

Parents remain worried about losing specialized services at Lowell (a hub for deaf and hard of hearing students) while officials say similar support can be provided elsewhere.

Kettle Moraine School District has asked for sealed bids to replace the parking lot at Cushing Elementary; vendors must submit their bids by 1 p.m. on December 10 at the district office at 563 A.J.

Allen Circle in Wales—details including plans are available from the design engineer.

Former Waukesha County high school stars are set to compete on Sunday, Nov.

9 with Brandin Podziemski (Golden State Warriors, 5:30 p.m.), David Joplin (Marquette, 1 p.m.), Jack Daugherty (Illinois State, 1 p.m.), and Steven Clay (Morehead State, 2 p.m.) taking part in games scheduled for the day.

Holiday Folk Fair International 2025

2-9 p.m. — Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center — Parking fees may apply — Celebrate multicultural heritage with music, dance, and traditional foods over this three-day festival.

Milwaukee Turkey Trot 5k/8k

8:45 a.m. — McKinley Park — Entry fee not specified — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run and enjoy a donut at the finish line.

Mistletoe Market Craft & Art Fair

10 AM – 4 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Free entry — Discover unique handcrafted art and crafts at this festive market with possible visits from Santa.

Special Saturday: Hands On Holidays

10 AM – 12 PM — Oconomowoc Public Library — Free entry — Create holiday gifts at various crafting stations for all ages.

Waukesha Christmas Parade

4-9:45 p.m. — Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with colorful floats, festive music, and a visit from Santa Claus.