Ash Wednesday Services in Muskego

Starting your Lenten journey? Here is when and where you can find Ash Wednesday services in the city

  The Christian season of Lent begins Wednesday, Feb. 13, and locally there are many opportunities to take part in Ash Wednesday services. Atonement Lutheran Church - 4pm and 7pm (chili supper 4:45 - 6:30) Bethel Lutheran - 7 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church - 7 p.m. Lakepoint Chuch - 5:30-7 p.m. Lenten journey (20 minute sessions, ongoing), held at the Old Settlement Centre. Praise Fellowship - 6:30 regular worship St. Leonard's Catholic Church - St. Paul's Lutheran Church - 10 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. There will be a soup supper at 5:15 p.m. Also nearby... Peace Lutheran (New Berlin) - 5pm and 7pm (Lenten dinner will be served at 5:45pm) St. Joe's (Big Bend) - 8am, 5:15pm, 7pm It's common for people to 'give up' things for Lent...what…

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What A Weekend!

Politics - a whole lot of them - and less serious subjects fill the calendar in this last weekend of March. Take a break from arguing and enjoy yourselves!

To say it's been an eventful week is a gross understatement, and the weekend isn't letting up any. So what's up? Friday - enjoy a great fish fry from among 15 or so candidates based on our fish fry poll of a few weeks ago Saturday March 31 - It's the last chance to participate in the 14th Annual Food Drive at Curves; they're looking to collect 2 tons of food for Muskego Food Pantry, and if you drop off a bag, you'll receive a discount on enrollment! Recall fever - this time, it's a signing drive at the former Spitzner's building next to Tess Corners Fire Department on Janesville Road beginning at 9 a.m. A local citizen's group will be out collecting signatures against Mayor Kathy Chiaverotti, 4th District Alderman Keith Werner and 6th …

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Muskego Chamber Pleased at Response to Jammin on Janesville

Planning for its second year, Jammin organizers are seeing an enthusiastic response to the summer event.

It would have been a fair assessment to say that last year, the concept of a festival held along Janesville Road was a tough sell for some businesses. The road, which is poised for a major reconstruction, is not necessarily the prettiest thing Muskego has going for it. However, that was the point of staging events to draw crowds - and customers - to meet the businesses that would be impacted by road construction, and the success of 2011's events has led to a heightened interest in this year's planning. "Muskego businesses are putting the pedal to the medal for Jammin’ on Janesville.  As Muskego Chamber of Commerce’s largest event of the year, businesses are hopping on the marketing bandwagon to promote themselves while creating a lively …

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Lent Begins Wednesday: Where to Start Your Journey in Muskego

Christians celebrate the season of Lent beginning with Ash Wednesday, and there are many options, no matter your faith or schedule, for you to join in.

Atonement Lutheran Church - 4pm and 7pm Bethel Lutheran - 12pm & 7pm (a Lenten supper is offered at 5pm, and this Wednesday schedule will be a regular part of the Lenten season) Bethlehem Lutheran Church - 7pm Heritage Presbyterian - 7:30pm Praise Fellowship - 6:30 regular worship St. Leonard's Catholic Church - St. Paul's Lutheran Church - 10am, 6:30pm Also nearby... Peace Lutheran (New Berlin) - 5pm and 7pm (Lenten dinner will be served at 5:45pm) St. Joe's (Big Bend) - 8am, 5:15pm, 7pm

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Wake Up Muskego - November 23

Thanksgiving eve, and the close of a week for many. Welcome to Wednesday!

Click below to get your live, local information. In the event of something out of the ordinary, such as a major crash, Patch editors will update this as quickly and accurately as we are able. Give me a list of today's events.  Patch calendar editors recommend: In the spirit of the season, it's great to start Thanksgiving where it originated and in the spirit it was celebrated, so we wanted to give you the opportunity to do so.  Here's a quick list of the area churches and when their services are posted for Thanksgiving. All times are for Wednesday, unless otherwise indicated. St. Leonard's Catholic Church, Bethlehem Lutheran and Atonement Lutheran - 7pm St. Paul's Lutheran - 6:30 p.m. (also 8 and 10am Thursday) Bethel Lutheran - prayer …