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🌱 Patch AM: What Shorewood diners can expect from the new Pizzeria Di Lusso
And check out 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale on the Shorewood Patch calendar

Hi Shorewood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Shorewood diners can expect from the new Pizzeria Di Lusso
- What Shorewood's decision to end the Messwood football co-op means
- See how Shorewood High School ranks among Wisconsin's best schools.
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Owners of Bay View's Sorella look to open pizzeria in Shorewood (bnd.com) — A new sit-down pizzeria, Pizzeria Di Lusso, is set to open on Shorewood's Oakland Avenue in the former Nana Sushi space, bringing Trenton-style and grandma-style pies plus a full bar. The owners of Bay View's Sorella say they're aiming for a relaxed, family-friendly neighborhood hangout, with dine-in service first and possible takeout and delivery to follow.
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2. Shorewood won't renew football co-op with Messmer, Dominican (fox6now.com) — Shorewood School District will end its long-running football co-op with Messmer and Dominican after the 2027–28 school year, citing declining participation and safety concerns. Staff plan to support current players through the remaining seasons and help them transition into other Shorewood sports, clubs, and activities while the district evaluates whether it can safely field future teams.
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3. Wisconsin's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com) — Shorewood families can celebrate that Shorewood High School earned an A+ and a top-ten spot in Niche's new 2027 rankings of Wisconsin public high schools. The list compares schools statewide using academics, reviews, and other quality-of-life factors, helping parents gauge how Shorewood stacks up against nearby districts.
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4. Lawyers Shouldn't Spit in Protesters' Faces (and Police Generally Shouldn't Kick in Doors Without Warrants) (reason.com) — A Wisconsin Supreme Court decision has suspended attorney Stephanie Rapkin for one year over client-related misconduct and a disorderly conduct conviction stemming from a 2020 protest incident in Shorewood. The piece explains how her actions at the Shorewood demonstration and subsequent legal battles, including a civil rights lawsuit against Shorewood and Whitefish Bay, factored into her discipline and settlement.
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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
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- 30 Haunted Nights in Wisconsin →
Shorewood, WI Calendar, 3920 North Murray Avenue, Shorewood
6:00 pm - Conservation Committee →
Shorewood, WI Calendar, 3930 North Murray Avenue, Shorewood
7:00 pm - 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - CANCELLED - Fish & Feather Festival →
Shorewood, WI Calendar, 3565 North Morris Blvd., Shorewood
11:00 am - Shorewood Farmer's Market →
Estabrook Park, 4400 N Estabrook Pkwy, Shorewood
8:30 am - Shorewood Farmers Market →
Shorewood, WI Calendar Shorewood, WI 53211
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
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Only 12 Occupied Units, Millions Provided: Questions Mount Over Local Housing Grants to Small Firm —Jay Sorensen Read on Patch
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
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