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🌱 Patch AM: How a $48 million project could reshape jobs in Oak Creek
You won't want to miss 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale on the Oak Creek Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How a $48 million project could reshape jobs in Oak Creek
- Which Oak Creek fall events should you add to your calendar now?
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!)
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- Friday: Breezy in the a.m.; clearing, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Derse plans new $48 Million expansion project in Oak Creek, Wisconsin (intelligence360.news) — A Milwaukee-based marketing and exhibit firm is planning a $48 million expansion at Oakview Business Park in Oak Creek, bringing 300,000 square feet of new space and 65 new jobs by late 2027. The project underscores Oak Creek's growing role as a regional business hub and could mean more employment and economic activity close to home for local residents. 
• Festivals, fairs, more things to do in the Milwaukee area in fall 2026 (jsonline.com) — Oak Creek residents have several fall and holiday outings right in town, from the Legion Post Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair to the Community Center's craft and vendor fair and concerts at the Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center. The broader Milwaukee-area guide also highlights dozens of nearby festivals, markets, performances, and Halloween attractions, giving you plenty of options for weekend plans through December.
📸 Around Oak Creek
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Creek
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★ Featured events ★
- 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - FLANNEL FEST 2026 ft. PAUL BUNYAN LUMBERJACK SHOW →
Petrifying Springs Biergarten, 964 Petrifying Springs Rd, Kenosha
12:00 pm - Chainsaw Carving & Art Forest Festival →
River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N Green Bay Rd, Racine
9:00 am - Tivia Night ! →
Hideaway Pub & Eatery, 9643 S 76th St, Franklin
6:30 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - America's Pub Quiz Trivia Fun →
Erv's Mug, 130 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek
8:00 pm - YA Giveaway at Oak Creek Public Library →
Oak Creek Public Library, 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek
9:00 am - Intermediate Microsoft Office at Oak Creek Public Library →
Oak Creek Public Library, 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek
6:00 pm - I Love Yarn Day →
Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy
9:30 am - Trivia Night Fundraiser for Foster Kids →
Hideaway Pub and Eatery, 9643 S 76th St, Franklin
6:30 pm - Trivia Fun for Everyone →
Erv's Mug, 130 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek
8:00 pm - Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin at Oak Creek Public Library →
Oak Creek Public Library, 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
📣 Oak Creek Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I love Oakland Gyros.
The Gyros are delicious and they give a lot of meat. The people there are always really nice. It is always a good experience there. (Nextdoor Camelot Park / M District)
- Prime Communications posted a job opening for Full-Time Retail Sales Consultant - AT&T Authorized Retailer in Oak Creek. Apply here.
- Texas Roadhouse posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Lead in Oak Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Milwaukee
- Festivals, fairs, more things to do in the Milwaukee area in fall 2026 (jsonline.com)
- Final museum greatest hit takes over Streets of Old Milwaukee & European Village (onmilwaukee.com)
Cudahy
- Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon to bring street closures (wisn.com)
- Obituary for Michael McCall (onfocus.news)
Franklin
- Yaskawa America Announces Robotics Manufacturing Expansion (mfgnewsweb.com)
- Franklin Indian School gun threat; restraining order issued against accused (fox6now.com)
Ok Oak Creek! 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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