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Week Ahead: Concealed Carry, ShredFest, Capitol Drive Construction
The week ahead also includes planned prep football playoff pairings to be announced Monday, with games set for Friday and Saturday.
Brookfield Patch offers a glimpse into the next week's news and events. To see or upload more events, see our events listings.
News
Capitol Drive road construction: State transportation officials will describe planned road work in 2012 on Capitol Drive from Brookfield Road to Mayfair Road. The informational open house will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Brookfield Public Safety Building, 2100 N. Calhoun Rd.
Concealed carry ban: Alderman will discuss and may vote on whether to ban firearms from city-owned buildings and property. The Legislative and Licensing Committee takes it up at 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed by the Common Council at 7:45 p.m. at , 2000 N. Calhoun Rd.
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Sports
boys volleyball will host the at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Soccer boys sectional semifinal: Tosa East kicks off at Brookfield East at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Volleyball girls regional 1st round: Bay View travels to Brookfield Central at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Football playoffs are set for Friday night and Saturday, with Central and East to learn their opponents on Monday.
Events
De-Clutter Today for a Carefree Tomorrow: Coach Kathy Miller offers tips for de-cluttering your life at a free event at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the , 1900 N. Calhoun Rd.
River Boutique and Yarn Annual Fall Fashion show: Be inspired by seeing the latest . The event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at 18900 W. Blue Mound Rd.
Prelude to a Kiss: The Sunset Playhouse runs the romantic comedy Prelude to a Kiss through Oct. 30. Ticket information is available on the Elm Grove theater's website.
Brookfield Farmers Market: The is held from 7:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday through October, attracting about 4,000 people weekly. It's held in the Civic Plaza next to City Hall, 2000 N. Calhoun Rd.
Free Community Shredding Event: The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB), along with AnchorBank and Pro-Shred Security, will host , a free community shredding event. It will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at , 18200 W. Capitol Dr.
Grand Boutique Rummage & Bake Sale: The Elm Grove Women's Club will host its 38th annual event for bargain hunters and treasure seekers. See about the 25 vendors, sale items and bakery available. The free event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elm Grove Woman's Club, 13885 Watertown Plank Road in Elm Grove.
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