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Coming up: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale on the Oak Creek Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How do Oak Creek's E85 prices stack up against neighbors?
- Can Oak Creek snap Arrowhead's five-match volleyball win streak Wednesday?
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
- Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 68 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Milwaukee County's lowest E85 gas price recorded at $2.49 for week ending Sept. 19 (mkesouth.com) — Oak Creek drivers can compare their E85 costs with nearby communities, as new GasBuddy data shows detailed prices across Milwaukee County, including Oak Creek, for the week ending Sept. 19. The report highlights where the county's lowest $2.49-per-gallon E85 deal appeared and how local prices stack up against statewide and national trends. 
• Volleyball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Arrowhead (maxpreps.com) — Oak Creek volleyball fans have a big test coming as Arrowhead, riding a five-match win streak, visits for a 6:30 p.m. showdown on Wednesday. Arrowhead just swept Living Word Lutheran behind strong play from Natalie Tarkowski and Taylor Wold, setting up a competitive matchup that local supporters can attend and cheer.
📸 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 - Chainsaw Carving & Art Forest Festival →
River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N Green Bay Rd, Racine
9:00 am
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Navigating Retirement in 2026 & Beyond →
Trattoria di Carlo's, 8469 S Howall Ave., Oak Creek
6:30 pm - Homecoming Parade / Powder Puff Game
Oak Creek High School Oak Creek, WI 53154
6:00 pm - 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
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
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
- Wisconsin Kenworth posted a job opening for CDL Shuttle Driver (Part-Time) in Oak Creek. Apply here.
- Eaton Aerospace posted a job opening for Industrial Painter/Assembler-3rd Shift in South Milwaukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Milwaukee
- Geyser seeks restraining order against man from South Milwaukee (gmtoday.com)
- Hong tells supporters to vote for Democrats; 'Do not write me in' (jsonline.com)
- Arrowhead shuts out Oconomowoc, upsets and unbeaten teams headline wild Week 6 across Wisconsin (cbs58.com)
Cudahy
- Sunday Sauce: Papa Luigi's remains a Cudahy constant (milwaukeerecord.com)
Franklin
- Wisconsin 2026 elections: Republican Bryson Reyes challenges Democrat Rico Camacho in an open seat in 82nd Assembly District (blogspot.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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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