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Wauwatosa committee approves Ray’s Bar special event permit for Wook Vinter 2026
Summary
The committee granted a special event permit and temporary extension of licensed premises to Ray's Bar for Wook Vinter on Feb. 22, 2026 (12–5 p.m.). Staff reported no departmental concerns; the applicant, Sarah Lave, described the community, family‑friendly event featuring local food vendors. Approval was unanimous.
The Government Affairs Committee approved a special event permit and a temporary extension of licensed premises for Ray’s Bar’s annual Wook Vinter event, scheduled Feb. 22, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m.
Staff said departmental reviews raised no issues and recommended the common council approve the permit. Applicant Sarah Lave (who provided an address for the record) thanked the committee and described the eighth annual winter event as family friendly and focused on supporting local restaurants and food vendors. “We make no profit off of what they sell for the day so we just love to support other local restaurants,” she said.
Alder Phillips moved approval; Alderman McCleve seconded. The chair recorded unanimous passage and the item will advance to council as required.
