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Also, don't miss 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale on the Brookfield Patch calendar

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Greetings Brookfield! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Brookfield Academy's $12M expansion could reshape local student life
  • See who powered Brookfield East's 3-0 sweep of Germantown

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brookfield Academy starts $12M fundraising campaign for expansion (jsonline.com) — Brookfield Academy in Brookfield is launching a $12 million fundraising campaign to expand its arts, science, robotics, athletics and elementary facilities, aiming to break ground in spring 2027. The school has already raised $7.5 million and plans new performance, lab, gym and classroom spaces without taking on debt, relying entirely on donations from current families, alumni and supporters.
   

• Brookfield East boys volleyball defeats Germantown, 3-0, on Sept. 30 (jsonline.com) — Brookfield East's boys volleyball team swept Germantown 3-0 in a home match in Brookfield on Sept. 30, with strong performances from players like David Anderson, Nolan Scott and Charlie Dworak. A series of game photos captures key kills, serves and blocks, along with the energy from coaches and fans in the Brookfield gym.
   

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Ok Brookfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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