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🌱 Plan a full fall day starting on a trail near Lake Geneva

Be sure to catch Harvest Moon on the Lake Geneva Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Plan a full fall day starting on a trail near Lake Geneva
  • How will Jefferson fare at this weekend's Lake Geneva Badger Invite?
  • See how a Lake Como police chase ended in the water

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Moon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scenic Wisconsin trails for your next autumn adventure (gazettextra.com) — Lake Geneva residents and visitors are encouraged to explore nearby fall-color trails, especially the White River State Trail just a few miles away, then make a day of it with Big Foot Beach State Park and the Shore Path. The statewide roundup highlights northern and central routes too, but finishes by spotlighting easy, scenic options in Walworth County for an accessible autumn outing.
   

• Volleyball: Eagles sweep Whippets (wdtimes.com) — Local volleyball fans may want to watch Jefferson, fresh off a sweep of Whitewater, when the team heads to Lake Geneva this Saturday for the Badger Invite. After battling recent illnesses and a rough weekend tournament, the Eagles regrouped with a strong conference win and hope to carry that momentum into the Lake Geneva event.
   

• Wisconsin police release video of pursuit ending with suspect driving into water near Lake Geneva (abc7chicago.com) — A recent police pursuit near Lake Geneva ended when a driver sped into Lake Como, just a short distance from town, but all four people inside were able to swim to safety. The incident, which happened last month, has now been shared on police video, and the driver faces multiple charges including fleeing officers and reckless endangerment.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Geneva

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday September 27
  • Harvest Moon →
    Big Foot Country Club, 770 Shabbona Dr, Fontana-On-Geneva Lake
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • When In Rome Look Toward the Light on Defiant, Uplifting New Single —Laurie Sherman Read on Patch
  • If you've seen my cat anywhere around Lake Geneva, please contact me.
    Thank you so much for your help! Wishing everyone a happy Tuesday! (Nextdoor Sturwood)
  • Happy first day of fall!
    Find your next go-to coffee shop, cozy spot to hang out, or weekend adventure—and let Pace help get you there! Your fall favorites might be closer… (Nextdoor )
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Lake Geneva. Apply here.
  • Marcus Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Outlets Server Assistant in Lake Geneva. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Geneva here.

🗞 Nearby News

Elkhorn

  • Elkhorn neighbors seek answers from city after repeated sewage backup floods (tmj4.com)
  • October 2026 Streaming Guide: What's New on Netflix, Hulu & More (cadillacnews.com)
  • Beloit Memorial football team seeking more consistency (gazettextra.com)

Walworth

  • Wisconsin DC lawmakers call for putting the brakes on BECI power line (jsonline.com)
  • Kikkoman Foods opens third US production facility (foodbusinessnews.net)
  • Two counties account for 98% of Wisconsin bird flu losses between since 2024 (wisfarmer.com)

Ok Lake Geneva! 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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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