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West Allis, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again West Allis! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why were Veterans Park playground surfaces suddenly dangerously slippery?
- Which I-94 ramps near West Allis are closed for the State Fair?
- How many visitors will descend on West Allis for the State Fair?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
- Saturday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Allis, WI: Veterans Park Playground Reportedly Sabotaged With Baby Oil, Parents Raise Safety Concerns (theunionstar.com) — Parents in West Allis are warning others after playground equipment at Veterans Park was reportedly coated with baby oil, creating dangerously slippery surfaces for kids. Neighbors quickly mobilized online, advised contacting the city, and one resident went out and cleaned the affected areas, prompting renewed reminders for families to inspect equipment at local parks. 
• Brewers games, State Fair, I-94 closures: Drivers gear up for heavy traffic (tmj4.com) — Drivers in and around West Allis should brace for heavy congestion as Brewers home games, the Wisconsin State Fair, and I-94 construction all converge near American Family Field and the fairgrounds. Westbound lanes and several exits are closed, with new right-turn-only patterns and extra signage in place, so residents are urged to plan alternate routes and allow more travel time.
• Wisconsin State Fair cattle exhibitors prep their animals ahead of opening day (tmj4.com) — Cattle exhibitors are already busy at the Wisconsin State Fair grounds in West Allis as they prep more than a thousand dairy animals for opening day. With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected in the city over the next week and a half, local residents can anticipate plenty of fair traffic, curious newcomers, and a showcase of youth agriculture just down the road.
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Hairbangers Ball →
WI State Fair, 640 S 84th St, West Allis
7:30 pm
Wednesday August 12
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Other local events
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
Greenfield SD Milwaukee, WI 53220
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Special School Board Meeting
Greenfield SD Milwaukee, WI 53220
7:30 pm
Monday August 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Administrative & Personnel Committee →
Elm Grove, WI Calendar, Village Hall 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove
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Board of Appeals - Training →
Elm Grove, WI Calendar, Village Hall 13600 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove
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Brews & Bites Trivia Night →
Greenfield, WI Calendar, 5151 W Layton Avenue, Greenfield
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Board of Appeals →
Elm Grove, WI Calendar, Village Hall 13600 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove
6:00 pm -
Author Talk - Alison Espach →
Elm Grove Woman's Club, 13885 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove
7:00 pm -
WI State Fair: Camp Bar Trio →
Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S 84th St, West Allis
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Movies in the Park →
Greenfield, WI Calendar, 5151 W Layton Avenue, Greenfield
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VOLUNTEER!!
The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 -
Miles for Migraine Wisconsin →
Hart Park, 7300 W Chestnut St, Wauwatosa
9:30 am
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
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🗞 Nearby News
West Milwaukee
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- Milwaukee could see thunderstorms, rain Wednesday (jsonline.com)
Greenfield
- Fire destroys Stags Tavern on Fond du Lac Avenue in Germantown (jsonline.com)
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