🌱 Stroll Patrons Park to read June’s new StoryWalk book
West Bend, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you West Bend! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Stroll Patrons Park to read June’s new StoryWalk book
- Meet the four West Bend honorees celebrated for exceptional community service
- Which West Bend teen band is rocking the Summerfest finals?
Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: Variably cloudy, a t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 56.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Bend StoryWalk: ‘I'm So Happy You're Here' (gmtoday.com) — Families in West Bend can enjoy a fresh StoryWalk around the Community Memorial Library and Patrons Park this June, featuring “I’m So Happy You’re Here.” The outdoor pages invite kids and adults to explore a story about welcoming libraries while getting some sunshine, and residents can find more details about programs and services at westbendlibrary.org. 
• Thank you for your service: West Bend American Legion awards Officer, Firefighter, EMT and Legionaire of the Year (gmtoday.com) — West Bend’s Lt. Ray Dickop American Legion Post 36 has honored a West Bend firefighter, EMT, police officer and longtime Legion member with its annual service awards, while also recognizing scholarship recipients and milestone members. Local residents David Keon, Tyler Blaes, Officer Kent Voll and 56-year member Cliff Van-Beek were spotlighted for decades of dedication to public safety and veterans in the community.
• Area bands among finalists in ROCKONSIN contest (gmtoday.com) — A youth band connected to West Bend East High School, Mala Mala, is among 10 Wisconsin garage bands headed to the ROCKONSIN State Finals at Summerfest on June 19–20. Bands will compete for recording time, new gear and a July 4 showcase set, giving local teens a big-stage moment at the “Big Gig.”
📸 Around West Bend
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Newburg Fireman’s Picnic w/ The Doo Wop Jukebox →
Newburg Fireman's Park, 622 W Main St, West Bend
1:00 pm
Sunday June 7
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Other local events
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West Bend Farmers' Market
West Bend Area Chamber-Commerce Downtown West Bend
7:30 am -
Kayak Kickstart - Pike Lake →
West Bend Area Chamber-Commerce 304 S Main St, West Bend, WI 53095
10:00 am -
Brewer's Concession Stands - Volunteers Needed
West Bend Area Chamber-Commerce American Family Field 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214 -
Kayak Kickstart - Mauthe Lake →
West Bend Area Chamber-Commerce 304 S Main St, West Bend, WI 53095
10:00 am -
Underclassmen make-up exams & enrichment opportunities
East Hi West Bend, WI 53095 -
8th Grade Promotion
Badger Mid West Bend, WI 53095
5:30 pm -
PD Day for Staff
West Hi West Bend, WI 53095
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
Wednesday June 10
📣 West Bend Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County Golf Fore Kids Sake
West Bend Area Chamber-Commerce Washington County Golf Course-Hartford, WI
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Duo LIVE @ Holy Hill Art Farm pre-party! →
Holy Hill Art Farm, 4958 WI-167, Hubertus
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The Market Tote Social →
Cafe Floriana, 611 Veterans Ave, West Bend
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OFF BRAND @ REGNER PARK →
Regner Park, 800 N Main St, West Bend
7:00 pm
Friday June 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FREE plants
Planted everything to the brim and have a lot left over. Beef steak tomatoes Cherry tomatoes Broccoli Zucchini Rutabaga (tastes like carrots). … (Nextdoor River Bend) - Hey neighbors
Getting married? I’m ordained as a minister so I can legally wed two people in the state of Wisconsin if you or anyone you know in the area that hasn… (Nextdoor Regner Park)
- OSL Retail Services Inc posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W2658 in West Bend. Apply here.
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Store Merchandising Associate in West Bend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Bend here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jackson
- Fun things to do this weekend in Washington County: June 4-7, 2026 (gmtoday.com)
- Germantown Library releases summer schedule (gmtoday.com)
Kewaskum
- Farmers markets open as Kewaskum grower faces weather swings (fox6now.com)
- Open house Saturday, June 6 in Town of Farmington, WI By Tom Zernia (washingtoncountyinsider.com)
- WIAA Daily Roundup: June 3 (prepbaseballreport.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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