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🌱 Patch AM: What happens if Shorewood’s long-running Messwood football program is cut?
Also, don't miss 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale on the Shorewood Patch calendar

Good morning Shorewood! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What happens if Shorewood's long-running Messwood football program is cut?
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Student-athletes face uncertain future as Shorewood School District plans to end football co-op (tmj4.com) — Shorewood student-athletes and families are grappling with the school district's plan to end the long-running Messwood high school football co-op after the 2027-28 season, citing low participation and safety concerns. Parents say they were blindsided and want more input, while players hope community pressure might keep Friday night football alive at Shorewood's stadium.
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📸 Around Shorewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shorewood
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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
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Shorewood Farmer's Market →
Estabrook Park, 4400 N Estabrook Pkwy, Shorewood
8:30 am - Shorewood Farmers Market →
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9:30 am - Village Board →
Shorewood, WI Calendar, 3930 North Murray Avenue, Shorewood
7:30 pm - Municipal Court →
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5:00 pm - Public Art Committee →
Shorewood, WI Calendar, 3930 North Murray Avenue, Shorewood
8:30 am - Table Tennis →
Shorewood Intermediate School, 3830 N Morris Blvd, Shorewood
2:30 pm - Shorewood Farmer's Market →
Estabrook Park, 4400 N Estabrook Pkwy, Shorewood
8:30 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Doctors Park Weed Out →
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8:00 am - Introduction to Nature Journaling →
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee
9:30 am - Family Free Day at the Zoo →
10005 W. Blue Mound Rd., Milwaukee
9:30 am - Community Ofrenda →
Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee
10:00 am - Museums on Us Sponsored by Bank of America →
Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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🗞 Nearby News
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Milwaukee
- Milwaukee mentoring groups see growing demand for male role models, call for more volunteers (tmj4.com)
- Milwaukee leaders encourage MPS seniors to complete FAFSA for college aid (wisn.com)
Ok Shorewood! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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