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Saturday, May 4, 2013

WOW House

Home Features Lots of Windows, Great Views for $330K

This week's Patch "Wow House" has plenty of windows and amazing view of surrounding woods on a half-acre lot.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally friendly abodes, the Milwaukee suburbs are chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes for sale. Each week, Patch highlights one "Wow House" that caught our attention. And while many of the homes Patch features each week have price tags approaching or surpassing the $1 million, this week's "Wow House" in Greenfield is more affordable — yet still worth showcasing. Located at the western edge of Milwaukee County, at 11965 W Rebecca Court, this home has plenty of windows and amazing view of surrounding woods on a half-acre lot. Built in 1986, the three-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath house has been meticulously maintained and updated by its owners. It includes a kitchen with granite counters and …

Dickey's Barbecue Pit to Open Nearby

The new restaurant will be nearby in Pewaukee.

Friday, May 3, 2013

New Helium Trampoline Park Opening this Weekend

The park has 130 interconnected trampolines, dodgeball courts, foam pit and rock-climbing wall.

A new trampoline park will have its grand opening Saturday, May 4 in New Berlin.  The 25,000 square-foot park will include 130 interconnected trampolines; 2,000 square feet designated for two dodgeball courts; a 750-square-foot foam pit; a rock-climbing wall; and a pizza and concession area. Helium Trampoline Park, located at 16235 W. Beloit Rd., is the first in Wisconsin. The park also offers party packages. See webiste for more information. Pricing information: $10 for 60 minutes $13 for 90 minutes $16 for 120 minutes Hours: Mon –Thurs: 3pm – 9pm Friday: 3pm – 11pm Sat: 10am- 11pm Sunday: 10am – 9pm

JMAN

9:29 am on Saturday, May 11, 2013

http://youtu.be/VQIKlIaze-U So Sab--- Please... rethink what you wrote... they are not literally putting Helium in this joint(forehead smack) Although you are right... helium shortages have been going on for awhile Thats why you don't get balloons and TGIFridays anymore. Those complaining about broken bones and lawsuits... That is why you sign a liability waiver. Broken bones happen. If you …   more ›

Thursday, May 2, 2013

North Shore Bank Hosts Free Community Shredding Day in Sussex

People can stop by any North Shore Bank to have outdated, personal documents securely shredded this Saturday.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opening in Pewaukee

New restaurant is planned for Capitol Drive in Pewaukee.

Editor's Note: The following information was provided to Patch via a news release from The Boerke Company. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a quick-service authentic Texas barbecue restaurant, will be opening their eighth franchise location in the State of Wisconsin in Pewaukee. The new location in the Pewaukee Commons retail center, at 1275 N. Capitol Drive, is 2,800 square-feet and will offer the full Dickey’s menu and catering options. Nathan Powers and Kristian Sydow, of The Boerke Company, represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Dickey’s will join Five Guys Burgers and Sport Cuts in the center. Dickey’s locations have been spreading across the State of Wisconsin, just this past February, a retired Air Force pilot also opened a Dickey’s…

Joe Fritz

2:37 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2013

When do they plan to be open for business?   more ›

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Milwaukee Foodie News

Olive Garden and Chick-fil-A a No-Go This Year, But New Rib Joint is Coming

Get caught up on the food scene in the Milwaukee area with Patch's newest feature. Here's the latest foodie news.

If you love food and exploring new places to eat, or want to find out what eateries are coming and going, we have latest restaurant and other "foodie" news from throughout the Milwaukee area.  Here's a look at what's new new on the local food scene. If you've been waiting for a Chick-fil-A restaurant to open up in the Milwaukee area, you're going to have to wait until at least next year, the company says. Plans for a Chick-fil-A were approved by Greendale officials in 2012 and the chain was supposed to open a new store on South 76th Street near Southridge this summer. But a company official now says the store won't open until sometime in 2014. That leaves just one Chick-fil-A in Wisconsin — at Regency Mall in Racine. Read more on Greendale…

me

9:33 pm on Monday, May 6, 2013

Pro gay agenda is messing up my food choices. That will make them even lower on my favorites list. Don't they know that?   more ›

Saturday, April 27, 2013

WOW House

$1.5 Million 19th Century Colonial Estate is a Rare Find

Located on the shores of Lac La Belle in Waukesha County, this home has a rich history but all the modern amenities.

From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally friendly abodes, southeastern Wisconsin is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes for sale. Each week, Patch highlights one "Wow House" that caught our attention. This week, it's a rare find: A colonial estate that is more than a century old located on the shores of Lac La Belle in Waukesha County. Situated on 1.4 acres in Oconomowoc, this grand home was built in the 1860s and has been owned by the current family for three generations. It's being offered for sale for the first time in more than 70 years. It comes with 365 feet of southern shoreline on the lake's Maple Terrace peninsula. The 4,300-square-foot home has ceilings that are more than 10 feet tall, a wrap-around porch and a …

Friday, April 26, 2013

New Quad/Graphics Plant Hiring 125 Employees

The company is opening a new facility in New Berlin.

Quad/Graphics setting up for a second New Berlin facility that will operate seven days a week and plans to open in late May, reported the Sussex Sun.  The new facility will serve as a mail-sorting center and also house a finishing operation to support the company’s specialty print division. Quad/Graphics, a print provider, is accepting employment applications for the new facility. Eventually the new facility will have 150 full-time and part-time employees, which include 25 employees coming from the Pewaukee location. Quad/Graphics is leasing the 205,063-square-foot industrial building at 5600 S. Moorland Road from Ace Distribution and Leasing.

Waukesha County Economic Development Corp. Elects New Leaders

The organization has elected Jay Mack of Town Bank as the president.

The Waukesha County Economic Development Corporation elected its officers and directors for 2013, reported the BizTimes.  Jay Mack, president and chief executive officer of Hartland-based Town Bank, has been elected as resident of the organization. "Our Economic Development Corporation provides connections to resources and partnerships that help grow jobs, investment and tax base for Waukesha County, and I am proud to help direct the strategic direction of this effort," Mack wrote on the organization website. Other elected include: Directors include: Ex-officio members include:

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Born to Sell? Patch Wants to Talk to You

Patch is looking for an experienced sales rep to join our team. Think you've got what it takes? We'd like to hear from you.

Are you born to sell? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Want to join a team that works hard and knows how to have fun?      In that case, you may want to work for Patch. We’re hiring a local online sales account executive, so we're looking for a great person with advertising sales experience to join our team in southern Milwaukee County and Racine County. You’ll work closely with our advertisers as their in-town online advertising expert. You’ll know your own Patch platform (and others) backward and forward, so you can present complete advertising solutions.   As the leading local business executive you will attend chamber of commerce and trade functions, get involved in community groups, head up charitable efforts, and maintain a …

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