Muskego Patch Picks of the Week

While you're enjoying Mother's day, Muskego Patch looked ahead at the week to come and were amazed at the events rolling our way.

Here's a quick run down of the events that are worthy of your attention - how many do you plan on making?

Monday, May 13 - Muskego Parks and Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m. On the agenda: Discussion on a private partnership for a dog park in the city; what is being done to cover up an unsightly dumpster at Idle Isle Park; Big Bend reaches out to connect a trail with Muskego

Tuesday, May 14 - 

Muskego Woman's Club Blood Drive, Tess Corners Fire Station #3, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Park Arthur Ribbon Cutting, first game of the season at Park Arthur, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Muskego Meetings: Finance Committee, Common Council beginning at 6 p.m. On the agenda: the city is poised to hire a consultant to do a traffic study for the intersection of Moorland and Woods Road; the former BP gas station site hits a snag for a sale between the county and city; road projects on Janesville and the recreational trail along Highway OO proceed if agreements are approved.

Wednesday, May 15 - 

Business After Hours, Associated Bank, 6-8 p.m. - Muskego Chamber of Commerce welcomes members and invites interested businesses that are not already part of the most dynamic business organization in Southeastern Wisconsin for a little social networking.

"To Be" at the 7 p.m. - Shakespeare comes alive and makes audiences a little less intimidated by the Bard, using audience participation and a bit of humor along the way.

Thursday, May 16

Muskego High School's Project Lead the Way Presentation, 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m., room 243 at the high school. View the projects created by our youngest engineers presented in a trade show format.

Muskego Police Department Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m., Muskego City Hall - officers and citizens alike are recognize for their service, dedication and bravery

Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19 - Hawthorne Hill Farm, New Berlin Vintage Cottage Style market (1st of the year),  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; located on 16370 W. Small Road, just over the Muskego border, this 1873 farmstead opens its doors only a few times a year for shopping markets, so take advantage of the old style ambiance and snag a few great finds in the process. 

Saturday, May 18

Odyssey of the Mind Flower Sale, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Paul's Petal Pushers locations at Piggly Wiggly in Muskego and their greenhouse location in Waterford at 28058 N. Lake Drive; help the team get to National competition in Michigan 

, 7 - 10 p.m. - the Friends of the Muskego Public Library present their annual affair, featuring a selection of wines, food sampling and new this year, beers from near and far. A great evening to support a huge community resource, all for just $30.

Sunday, May 19

Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m.- 12 p.m.;St. Leonard's Knights of Columbus serve up the pancakes starting at 7 a.m. Stop in the school cafeteria to enjoy fellowship and flapjacks.

St. Clare Street Fair,  Wind Lake, 7616 Fritz Street; flea market finds, live music, food and beverages return to Wind Lake