Week Ahead: Branding of Oak Creek Unveiled, Firefighters' Dinner and More

Last week's gray skies and continuous rain will give way to ... well, more gray skies and rain, according to Patch's media partners at WISN.

But there's plenty going on in Oak Creek this week to take your mind of the April showers.

Monday is April 15, which means you have just a little bit of time left to file your taxes. Speaking of taxes, state Republican leaders will come to Oak Creek Monday morning for a "Tax Day press conference," in which they will make a case against the federal government tax structure. Look for coverage on Oak Creek Patch later in the day.

Patch users should also look for coverage this week on the launch of an Oak Creek re-branding project. A marketing consulting firm was hired last October and has spent several weeks and months in the city.

Three Oak Creek Common Council members will be sworn for new two-year terms Tuesday night. That includes Alderman-elect Steven Kurkowski, who defeated two-term incumbent Dan Jakubczyk in the spring elections. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 8640 S. Howell Ave.

On Friday, Oak Creek firefighters will host their annual all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Oak Creek Community Center, 8580 S. Howell Ave. The event raises money for community charities. Tickets are on sale now at the community center and from any firefighter.

The end of this week marks the start of Oak Creek's community-wide cleanup. The event will be ongoing from April 20 to 27. Residents, groups, students, scouts and anyone else wanting to help give the city a spring cleaning should check out the city's website or call (414) 335-6330 for more information.

If you have events going on this week you want the community to know about, add it to our calendar. And click here to submit news tips to Oak Creek Patch.