Good morning, Waukesha.

Sussex Outreach Services in Sussex is seeing a surge in visits to its food pantry due to paused SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown—14 households have been added in under two weeks and over 460 visits were recorded in October as local families wait for benefits to resume.

Craig Husar Fine Diamonds and Jewelry Designs is clearing up confusion over the West Bend store closure by using social media to announce its growth — the family-owned shop at 20100 W.

Bluemound Road is expanding with new brands and plans to include the next generation. Owner Craig Husar said the positive steps come as the Brookfield area sees continued growth.

Elmbrook Humane Society placed its cat areas under a two-week quarantine after one cat tested positive for panleukopenia — 18 cats are in quarantine while adoptions continue in other areas.

Staff are taking extra measures to protect cats and visitors and ask for donations to buy cleaning supplies.

Former Waukesha County high school athletes will compete in games scheduled from Monday, Nov.

10 through the week — several matchups are set for Saturday, Nov. 15 featuring players from local schools such as Oconomowoc High and Waukesha West.

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.