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Post from Community: SHARP Literacy expands programming for 2021/2022 academic year | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
SHARP Literacy
September 28, 2021
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In response to student needs in the community, SHARP Literacy has expanded the delivery of its award-winning educational program to 49 urban schools throughout Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha. The expansion reflects a new milestone for SHARP by reaching more students than ever in a record number of schools. SHARP’s full schedule of STEAM-integrated programs and hands-on learning experiences will be implemented by SHARP educators both in-person and in a virtual/hybrid mode to thousands of K3 through 5 grade students beginning September 27.
SHARP Literacy’s curriculum for 2021/2022 includes new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies – like emotional development, self-concept and social competence – woven into all lessons, and an expanded Design Through Code program. Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) are incorporated into curricula based on SHARP We Love to Learn books and include in-person and virtual educational tours. Students in K3 through fifth grade will participate in workshops and tours that will engage them in a variety of creative and innovative ways.
SHARP is working closely with educators on meeting the needs of our young students, according to Lynda Kohler, president and CEO of SHARP Literacy. “Our strong partnerships with educators have led the way on this huge expansion of our program. As we continue to deal with COVID learning regression, we’re working hand in hand with principals and educators on providing more students with STEAM-based educational programs that address not only their academic needs, but also the critical social and emotional aspects of their learning.” Kohler went on to say, “Together with educators, we’re looking at the whole child and providing them with every opportunity to succeed.”
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Select Programs for 2021/2022
Animal Habits + Habitats
Let’s find out more about animals! Through an arts-integrated approach that combines STEAM, literacy and  SEL, Animal Habits and Habitats teaches students about animal needs, adaptations, behaviors and shelters. With interactive lessons based on SHARP’s We Love to Learn book, Aloha Adventure: A Story of Two Friends, students study the song of whales, design a home for their favorite furry or feathered friend, and take amazing virtual tours with animals to the desert, the rainforest and the coral reef. The program comes full circle with an educational tour of Milwaukee Art Museum.
Plants and Seasons
How does a seed become a plant? Young learners follow the journey of a seed to a plant as it traverses through the four seasons and they discover how plants grow, change and adapt. Lessons that combine STEAM, literacy and SEL introduce students to the science of trees while helping them make personal connections. Through activities like read-alouds, observation, comparing and contrasting, hands-on art and visualization, students learn the scientific process that turns a tiny seed into a growing, thriving plant. An educational tour of Lynden Sculpture Garden coupled with a virtual tour of Hale O’Maleo Hawaiian Cultural Center round out the experience.
Cycles in Nature
What’s happening in the water all round us? Cycles in Nature encourages students to take a deep dive into the science of salmon and the water they inhabit through workshops incorporating art, literacy, science, math and SEL. Utilizing SHARP’s We Love to Learn book A Great Lakes Adventure: Salmon’s Journey Home, student lessons focus on analyzing the water cycle through the creation of mixed media diagrams, and examining the life cycle of salmon through movement and arts-integrated activities. Through a series of interactive and engaging workshops, students are building critical thinking skills, making connections and increasing retention. The program culminates with an educational tour of Discovery World.
All About Wisconsin
In this program, young learners put on their explorer hats and dig into Wisconsin’s geography and the work of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Through STEAM-integrated lessons based on SHARP’s We Love to Learn book All About Wisconsin, students discover fascinating aspects about Wisconsin and themselves. Utilizing Google Earth, students participate in a number of interactive and engaging lessons like illustrating a Wisconsin landscape, drafting an organic building and using geometry to design a stained-glass window. Through these hands-on activities, students broaden their understanding and appreciation of our diverse state. Students see architecture come to life during an educational tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block.
Design Through Code (DTC)
SHARP’s Design Through Code programs for third- through fifth-graders have been expanded to include over 1,500 students in urban schools throughout Milwaukee. Programs for each grade include different themes, but all are focused on introducing elementary students to computer science and the language of coding. Within the curriculum, students learn essential skills such as problem-solving, logic, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. For fifth-graders, lessons on Code.org, engineering mini-challenges with Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), and a unit on physical computing with Gearbox Labs help prepare students for middle school and beyond. Educational tours of MSOE’s STEM Center and CREATE Institute complete the program for fourth and fifth grade students, respectively. Adam Carr, author and self-described “Milwaukeeist,” enhances the program for third-graders with virtual “walking tours” of SHARP Literacy’s Urban Greenhouse at Silver Spring Neighborhood Center/Browning Elementary School and Alice’s Garden.
SHARP Literacy’s 2021/2022 Education Programs are part of the organization’s year-round learning continuum that offers classroom and after-school instruction, a Summer Learning Program, and educational projects and tours in partnership with multiple museums and learning sites in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. SHARP’s educational programs throughout the year are generously funded with support fromAmerican Family Insurance Dreams Foundation, Brady Corporation Foundation, Herzfeld Foundation, Komatsu, Milwaukee Bucks/Fiserv, Northwestern Mutual, Rockwell Automation and Quad.
SHARP Literacy, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Milwaukee nonprofit educational program whose mission is to partner with educators to foster a love of learning and advance children’s futures through innovative STEAM-based experiences and programs. The primary goal of SHARP Literacy is to provide elementary school students with an imaginative learning experience that builds confidence, self-esteem, and a greater awareness of the world.  In 2021/2022, SHARP Literacy, Inc. will impact growth in foundational literacy skills in thousands of elementary school students and educators in 49 schools across Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha.  For more information, visit www.sharpliteracy.org.

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Post from Community: Supervisor Ortiz-Velez invites South Side residents to Kosciuszko Center engagement meetings | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
September 28, 2021
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County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez invites all District 12 residents, especially those who frequently use the Kosciuszko Community Center, to attend two public meetings organized by the County Parks Department to determine the community center’s future.
“Kosciuszko is a centerpiece of our South Side community, but its future remains uncertain,” said Supervisor Ortiz-Velez. “We need your feedback and new ideas. Tell us what kinds of services and programs you would use if they were available. Our public engagement process is intended to help steer us in the proper direction as we make adjustments to Kozy Center programing. As a resident of the Kozy neighborhood, I look forward to hearing from my neighbors about how we can better utilize this important community space.”
The first meeting will be held in-person outdoors at the community center on Tuesday, September 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The second meeting will be virtual and on Thursday, September 30 from 4-6 p.m.
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These public meetings are an opportunity to shape the future of Kosciuszko Community Center and ensure that it remains a valuable community resource for decades to come.
Residents who would like to participate can sign-in to Thursday’s meeting online using Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81080212795, or by calling (312) 626-6799 to join by phone. The Zoom meeting ID is 810 8021 2795.
Residents who are unable to attend either meeting are encouraged to fill out a public engagement survey to provide feedback on the project.

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Post from Community: Wisconsin Conservatory of Music hosting instrument drive for kids in need | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
September 28, 2021
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Wisconsin Conservatory of Music (WCM) will hold a regional instrument drive this Saturday, October 2 for Southeastern Wisconsin families who cannot afford to rent or buy an instrument on their own. WCM is accepting donations of gently used instruments that will be cleaned, repaired, and then given to students and community members who have expressed an interest in learning to play music.
Since 2017, WCM has collected and re-homed over 300 instruments thanks to the generosity of the Milwaukee community. There will be four collection centers throughout Southeastern Wisconsin where instruments can be dropped off between 10am and 4pm (locations listed below). Those interested in supporting this effort but without an instrument to give, can donate to the Instrument Repair Fund online, over the phone, or by mail.
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“Our mission is to remove barriers and to provide access to music instruction,” said Shalisa Kline Ugaz, Executive Vice President, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. “One of the ways we do that is by reaching out to the community, repairing donated instruments, and providing them to students that want to learn to play but don’t have the means.”
Needed instruments include:
There currently is not a need for pianos, organs, kazoos, recorders, hand drums, cajons, frame drums, congas, and bongos. WCM prefers that donated instruments come with a case.
Following the October 2 drive, donations will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis at the McIntosh|Goodrich mansion.
Collection center locations:
McIntosh|Goodrich Mansion
1584 N Prospect Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Audubon Court Shopping Center
333 W Brown Deer Rd,
Fox Point, WI 53217
Brass Bell Music Store
210 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Music & Arts
12805 W Janesville Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
About the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Founded in 1899, the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is a nonprofit community music school based in Milwaukee. The school provides high-quality music education to over 16,000 students of all ages and experience levels, many of whom are in the city’s most economically challenged neighborhoods. Their mission is to inspire individuals and communities through exceptional music education, accessible to all. The Fall semester at WCM begun on September 13.

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Wisconsin schools called police on students at twice the national rate — for Native students, it was the highest | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Corey Mitchell, Joe Yerardi and Susan Ferriss / Center for Public Integrity, Clare Amari / Wisconsin Watch, Angelica Euseary / Madison365 and Robert Chappell / Madison365
September 28, 2021
The 2017-18 school year was difficult at Lakeland Union High School. Disciplinary problems came in waves for the Oneida County school — in February 2018, two students were arrested for making terror threats — just days after the mass shooting at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
“That was a rough year,” said Chad Gauerke, the school principal. Lakeland referred over 6% of its students to police, including the two teenagers, whose separate threats shut down the school for a day.
Lakeland wasn’t the only Wisconsin district which saw a high level of police involvement that school year. Public schools in Wisconsin referred students to police twice as often as schools nationwide in 2017-18 — nine students were referred to police for every 1,000 students enrolled compared to the national rate of 4.5, a Center for Public Integrity analysis of U.S. Department of Education data found.
Just three states — New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Virginia — reported higher rates of referral than Wisconsin.
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The analysis of data from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico found that school policing disproportionately affects students with disabilities, Black children and, in some states, Native American and Latino children.
In Wisconsin, students with disabilities and students of color also bore the brunt of school policing. In 2017-18, Wisconsin was more likely than any other state to refer Native students to law enforcement, reporting a rate over three times higher than the rate of referral for their white peers.
Diana Cournoyer, the executive director of the National Indian Education Association, called the numbers “appalling” and “disturbing.” But, she said, “I’m not surprised. Every Native person knows this, whether you’re in Wisconsin or not.”
That school year, Lakeland was at the top of the list in Wisconsin for referring Native students, and near the top of the list for referring students overall. In addition to the threats, Lakeland students were referred to police in 2017-18 for possessing drugs, alcohol and tobacco, Gauerke said.
Levi Massey, Lakeland’s assistant principal, said the district recognizes the disparity and is working to reverse it with “a school culture that creates a greater acceptance for all our students.”
Lakeland, he explained, is collaborating with a top University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher on “culturally responsive interventions” to reduce the school’s disciplinary issues, especially among Native students.
A key element is strengthening the relationship between Lakeland and the Lac du Flambeau reservation, where up to a third of Lakeland students live.
Massey said there has long been a rift between the tribe and the school district, a remnant of the days when Native children were removed from their homes and sent to government-funded boarding schools. At schools across Wisconsin, including one housing Lac du Flambeau members, children were stripped of their language and customs to be assimilated into the white-dominated culture. An immersion school in northern Wisconsin seeks to restore the Ojibwe language and culture lost over the generations.
Today, Massey said, “Our goal is to create a presence for our school district in the tribal community, so they can see that we’re all working together to do our best for the students.”
The project, in its third year, aims to address disparities across the board. “Lowering referrals,” Massey said, “would be a secondary effect.”
In the state’s largest district, Milwaukee, the referral rate of 7.2 per 1,000 students was below Wisconsin’s overall referral rate of 9 but higher than the national rate of 4.5. Likewise, Madison’s reported 6.2 students referred per 1,000 was also higher than the national rate.
The Stoughton School District ranked in the top 10 when it came to referring Black students and those with disabilities to the police. Stoughton school spokesperson Molly Shea wrote in an email that the district “has come a long way as a community” through “thoughtful work in the past several years to promote all types of equity, including racial justice.”
But, Shea added, “these instances deeply trouble us. Racism and racial disparities continue to be a problem in our schools and in our community.”
‘Criminalizing’ bad behavior
These sharp disparities come despite years of mounting pressure on schools to stop policing kids.
“They’re criminalizing some ordinary behavior of students and they’re certainly disproportionately referring students of color to the juvenile justice system rather than disciplining them at school,” said Maura McInerney, legal director at the Education Law Center, a Pennsylvania legal advocacy group.
In 2017, a national study at the University of California-Irvine found that on-campus arrest rates for children younger than 15 increased in areas where the federal government made grant money available in 1999 for school resource officers — a response to the mass shooting at Columbine High School.
The data also showed students with disabilities are among those more likely to be referred to the police.
Joanne Juhnke, an advocacy specialist in special education at Disability Rights Wisconsin, said when officers are called, “There is the potential for trauma in an unnecessary and unnecessarily escalated police encounter. It’s a harmful sequence that can really snowball.”
Data, approach can be inconsistent
However, some Wisconsin educators cautioned that the data can be misleading. Reporting standards and annual rates can vary widely by district and by year.
The definition of a law enforcement referral is “really wide open,” said Nathan Hanson, district administrator of the White Lake School District in Langlade County. “It’s kind of up to school districts to figure it out.”
Brandon Robinson, district administrator of the Unity School District in Polk County, agreed. He said that the data from Unity was “inflated” due to the district’s broad interpretation of “law enforcement referral,” which at Unity includes outreach to county social services.
Hanson also noted that different counties can take different approaches to the same disciplinary problems. In some, truancy is reported to social services. In others, the police department is notified.
“When I talked to people around here, it wasn’t uncommon (in 2017-18) to give a police referral for swearing at a teacher — things that are disorderly conduct,” Hanson said. “But now we’d look at handling that in house.”
One academic year also provides a small sample size. Hanson said in small districts like White Lake, rates can fluctuate significantly from year to year. In 2020-21, for example, White Lake reported zero referrals, he said.
The roots of school policing reach back to 1948, when Los Angeles formed a security unit that grew into a full-fledged school-based law enforcement agency. In the 1950s Flint, Michigan posted officers borrowed from city ranks in schools to serve as “liaisons” in an anti-crime strategy. School shootings, including the 1999 Columbine massacre, led to an expansion of this policing. “Zero tolerance” for weapons morphed into crackdowns on kids’ behavior.
Between 2006 and 2018, the share of schools reporting the presence of one or more security officers on-site at least once a week grew from 42% to 61%. The UC-Irvine study found that principals in schools with more officers reported lower rates of criminal incidents. But with that decline came an increased likelihood that children accused of disruptive behavior would come into contact with someone in the criminal justice system.
Kristen Devitt, director of the Office of School Safety at the Wisconsin Department of Justice, said schools need to think about why they want police in their schools.
“If the goal is to simply enforce the law and to arrest the kids, then a patrol officer could do that,” Devitt said. “Occasionally, there may be circumstances where behavior dictates law enforcement response. However, the overriding goal should be that they are building positive relationships with students and that they’re supporting the students, and they’re actually acting as a resource to the school community.”
But Ion Meyn, an assistant professor at the UW Law School, sees no place for police in schools. Meyn, who studies racial disparities in the criminal justice system, said schools are often policed as “white spaces” where misbehavior by children of color is treated more harshly.
“They (police) should not be there,” Meyn said. “I don’t think that makes schools more safe. It doesn’t make students of color feel more safe. … I also think that if you have someone there, they’re just more apt to use them, and I think you should try much harder not to.”
Madison cuts police ties
Increasing outcry and concerns that children of color are targeted have prompted some districts to remove police from schools, including in Minneapolis, Oakland, Portland, Oregon and Seattle.
Savion Castro, Madison School District School board vice president, was among the members voting in 2020 to end that district’s contract with the Madison Police Department. Castro, who is Black and has a disability, saw the school resource officer (SRO) program first-hand as a student at Madison’s LaFollette High School from 2009 to 2013. He recalls their main role as de-escalating conflicts between students.
Castro said he wanted police out of Madison schools because of the negative impact their presence can have on Black and brown students and students with disabilities.
“I think it’s just another point of entry in our school systems, where students can be kind of whisked off into this school-to-prison pipeline,” he said.
A better alternative, advocates say, would be to increase the number of pupil services professionals in schools, like counselors, psychologists, social workers and nurses. Data from the state Department of Public Instruction indicate Wisconsin is far below recommended staffing levels for those support staff.
For 10 years, Ajamou Butler has worked in schools in Milwaukee and La Crosse as part of Heal the Hood MKE and a private consulting firm. Violence can be a problem, Butler said, but police are not necessarily the best equipped to handle it.
“There absolutely needs to be a team of responders who deal with violent outbursts amongst youth,” he said. “But that team of responders needs to be trained in conflict resolution as well as trauma-informed care work … I think that there needs to be a significantly more impactful approach to dealing with youth who have adverse childhood experiences and mental health struggles. Police cannot help in those areas.”
The Center for Public Integrity is a nonprofit investigative news organization in Washington, D.C. The nonprofit Wisconsin Watch (www.WisconsinWatch.org) collaborates with WPR, PBS Wisconsin, other news media and the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. All works created, published, posted or disseminated by Wisconsin Watch do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of UW-Madison or any of its affiliates.


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The eviction ban has ended: Here’s what you need to know to keep a roof over your head | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
PrincessSafiya Byers
September 29, 2021
The federal ban on evictions has ended. But there are resources if you need help. (File photo by Adam Carr)
Leer en español: una versión traducida de este artículo está disponible debajo de la versión en inglés.
This article has been updated to reflect that the federal ban on evictions has ended.
After more than a year, the federal halt on eviction has ended.
This means that tenants can, once again, be evicted for owed rent.
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Milwaukee has resources for people who fear losing their home.
If you have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Community Advocates and the Social Development Commission: Both agencies are still providing rental assistance to Milwaukee residents who have been affected by COVID-19.
You can find the application for Community Advocates here and for the Social Development Commission here.
Muskego Way Neighborhood Funds: If you live in or close to the borders of South 16 to South 27 streets and West Greenfield Avenue or West Becher Street there are assistance funds.
Contact Alison Henderson at ahenderson@mccwi.org or 414-502-7199.
If you have not been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but still need assistance.
Right to Counsel: The “Right to Counsel Milwaukee” pilot program provides free legal counsel to Milwaukeeans who make under 200% of the federal poverty line and who face eviction.
You can call the hotline at (414) 892-7368 or visit the website at EvictionFreeMKE.org.
Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center: The Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center connects tenants and landlords with wraparound services. It assists in eviction prevention, mediation, homeless prevention and legal service. It’s a good first step regardless of the housing issue you are facing.
Officials can be contacted at info@renthelpmke.org or 414-895-RENT.
Housing Authority: The Housing Authority has some open waiting lists for specific properties it owns.
Milwaukee Autonomous Tenants Union, or MATU: The MATU organizes to challenge evictions, makes tenants aware of their rights and it sometimes takes on negligent landlords.
You can contact the group at intake@matunion.org or 414-410-9714.
Other resources to consult if you’re worried about eviction
Después de más de un año, la suspensión federal de los desalojos ha terminado.
Esto significa que los inquilinos pueden, una vez más, ser desalojados por el alquiler adeudado.
Milwaukee tiene recursos para las personas que temen perder su hogar.
Ambas agencias aún brindan asistencia de alquiler a los residentes de Milwaukee que se han visto afectados por COVID-19.
Puede encontrar la solicitud para Community Advocates aquí y para la Comisión de Desarrollo Social aquí.
: Si vive en o cerca de las fronteras de las calles South 16 th a South 27 th y West Greenfield Avenue o West Becher Street, hay fondos de asistencia.
Póngase en contacto con Alison Henderson en ahenderson@mccwi.org o 414-502-7199.
El programa piloto “Right to Counsel Milwaukee” (Derecho a asesoría de Milwaukee) brinda asesoría legal gratuita a los habitantes de Milwaukee que ganan menos del 200% de la línea de pobreza federal y que enfrentan el desalojo.
Puede llamar a la línea directa al (414) 892-7368 o visitar el sitio web en EvictionFreeMKE.org.
Milwaukee Housing Resource Center conecta a inquilinos y propietarios con servicios integrales. Ayuda en la prevención de desalojos, mediación, prevención de personas sin hogar y servicio legal. Es un buen primer paso independientemente del problema de vivienda que esté enfrentando.
Se puede contactar a los funcionarios en  info@renthelpmke.org  o al 414-895-RENT.
La Autoridad de Vivienda tiene algunas listas de espera abiertas para propiedades específicas que posee.
El MATU se organiza para impugnar los desalojos, hace que los inquilinos conozcan sus derechos y, a veces, se enfrenta a propietarios negligentes.
Puede ponerse en contacto con el grupo en ingesta@matunion.org  o 414-410-9714.

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‘Neighborhood Gems’: Learn about Maranta Plant Shop, CirculateMKE and Proyecto Conbíf | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Adam Carr
September 29, 2021
It’s back!
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is collaborating with Historic Milwaukee for a second installment of “Neighborhood Gems: Behind the Scenes,” taking place at 6 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Sept. 29).
The free digital event, part of Doors Open 2021, will feature five-minute “lightning round” presentations from seven community projects, using multimedia and storytelling to share their backstory.
You can sign up to join the event in Zoom or watch the Facebook Live stream on our Facebook page. You can also stream 2020’s Neighborhood Gems event here.
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In the lead up, we’re publishing mini-features on the projects, including Maranta Plant Shop, CirculateMKE and Proyecto Conbíf.
Michelle Alfaro (pictured) and Mag Rodriguez operated Maranta as a pop-up for six months before moving to their current location. (Photo provided by Maranta Plant Shop)
Maranta Plant Shop
Maranta (1739 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) is a new Black- and brown-owned plant shop and community space. Co-owners Mag Rodriguez and Michelle Alfaro curate plants from around the country and were intentional about contributing to the legacy of the Bronzeville neighborhood. Maranta also recently opened Tostada by Maranta, a food stand operated by chef Dominique Alvarado.
This presentation will be given by Rodriguez.
CirculateMKE has a market in Alice’s Garden coinciding with Doors Open 2021. (Photo provided by CirculateMKE)
CirculateMKE
Since 2015, CirculateMKE has created opportunities for shoppers and entrepreneurs to experience the diverse cultures of Milwaukee, putting on pop-up markets in community hubs throughout the city. A typical market features everything from food to home goods to fashion to art to body products, all created by local makers. CirculateMKE has become a home to over 120 local entrepreneurs, who they continued to showcase through digital storytelling events during the pandemic.
This presentation will be given by CirculateMKE organizers Shalina Ali and Fidel Verdin, who also run hip-hop education nonprofit TRUE Skool.
Proyecto Conbíf participants documented their cooking process and submitted the photos seen here. (Photo provided by Ck Ledesma)
Proyecto Conbíf
Artist Ck Ledesma’s Proyecto Conbíf links their two homes in Milwaukee and Puerto Rico with a flavorful dialogue about colonization. With the project, Ledesma snail-mails ingredients and instructions to cook their favorite childhood corned beef dish to participants in Milwaukee and beyond. Participants then create a meal that both reminds Ledesma of their grandmother and has ties to the transatlantic slave trade. Ledesma has also created murals and art installations throughout Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.
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PHOTOS: America’s Black Holocaust Museum plans an in-person opening in February | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sue Vliet
September 29, 2021
Community leaders on Tuesday announced that America’s Black Holocaust Museum will reopen to in-person visits on Feb. 25 at 401 W. North Ave.
The museum began in 1984 in a storefront under the leadership of James Cameron. In 1988, the museum moved to a larger space where it remained until its doors closed in 2008. Four years later, the museum went virtual.
The February date is the birthday of Cameron, the only known survivor of a lynching.
The museum began in 1984 as a storefront. (Photos by Sue Vliet)
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James Cameron survived a lynching attempt in 1930 when he was 16 years old.
Dr. Robert “Bert” Davis announces the reopening during a news conference Tuesday. Davis returned to Milwaukee in September 2019 as the president and CEO of America’s Black Holocaust Museum.
From left: Kimberly Eubanks, ABHM; Elis Ramos-Garcia, ABHM; Terry Schuster, Signature Services; Mia Phifer, ABHM; Cydney Hargro, ABHM; Marybeth Budisch, Sabljak and Budisch;  Dr. Robert “Bert” Davis; Pat Boelter, Signature Services (behind Davis); Chauntel McKenzie, The PowHER Network; Casey Jolley, NMBL Strategies; Dion Brown, NMBL Strategies; and Brad Pruitt, ABHM, at the news conference.
In case you missed it: NNS Spotlight: As America grapples with racist past, leader of America’s Black Holocaust Museum looks toward the future

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Vaccination rates among youth on the North Side lag far behind Milwaukee County average | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Matt Martinez
September 29, 2021
Nasir Moorman (left) and Caleb Luter are both students at Rufus King High School. (Photo by Matt Martinez)
Nasir Moorman, 16, is a junior at Rufus King High School. But he doesn’t feel like it.
He was halfway through his freshman year when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. He spent a year in virtual schooling as the virus raged. Now, he’s waiting to see if things will hold long enough to get his third year of school in.
“I kind of feel like I never really got to be in high school,” Moorman said.
But when he returned to school, it wasn’t long before he got the virus. He said COVID-19 is “no joke” and he doesn’t want to get it again.
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Moorman isn’t vaccinated. He hopes to be soon, but it’s taken a while to make the decision. Among the reasons: uncertainty and a lot of information. He isn’t alone among his peers.
New data from the Milwaukee Health Department shows that vaccination rates among youths on the North Side are significantly lower than the county average.
In the 53206 ZIP code, which includes the Amani and Sherman Park neighborhoods, only 20% of youth aged 12 to 15 have received a single dose of the vaccine, lagging significantly behind the county rate. For those aged 16 to 19, about 30% have gotten the shot.
As of Sept. 20, about 48% of Milwaukee County residents aged 12 to 15 had received at least one dose of the vaccine, according to data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
In fellow North Side ZIP codes 53210 and 53212, about 25% of youths aged 12 to 15 are vaccinated. The 53210 ZIP code contains Metcalfe Park and 53212 contains part of the Harambee neighborhood.
On the South Side, numbers were a bit closer to average. In the 53215 ZIP code, which includes Layton Park and Burnham Park, the rate among kids aged 12 to 15 was 54%. In 53204, which contains Clarke Square and Walker’s Point, the rate is 47%.
The Pfizer vaccine was authorized for emergency use in those ages 12 and up in May, so these numbers reflect four months of vaccine availability.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 53% of those aged 12-15 in the United States have received one dose of the vaccine.
Darren Rausch, who analyzes coronavirus data in Milwaukee County and serves as director and health officer for the Greenfield Health Department, said the vaccination rate for kids is complicated by the fact that they’re not always the decision makers. If parents aren’t vaccinated and have to give permission for their child, then the kid might not get the shot.
Rausch said the vaccine could help prevent serious illness, citing the number of hospitalizations in the county among kids, which has been around 40 for the last two weeks.
“To say that kids aren’t being affected by this is a misnomer,” Rausch said.
Rausch also pointed out that as of Sept. 14, Milwaukee County broke a new record for seven-day cases among children. The previous record, set on Nov. 10, 2020, was 90. A few weeks ago, it had jumped to 112.
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson said her department has launched door-to-door efforts and school vaccine clinics in the neighborhoods.
Ultimately, she said, the issue revolves around messaging.
“Talk to people you trust and respect about the vaccine,” Johnson said. “People you know and love.”
‘I’m kind of nervous’
Malachi Moore, who had COVID-19, doesn’t want school to have to return to virtual classes. He says the adjustment to learning at home was tough. (Photo provided by Sharlen Moore)
Reasons for not getting vaccinated can vary. Moorman said he wanted to wait a while before getting the vaccine because of how new it was. He has a history of adverse reactions to other vaccines when he was younger, and he was getting multiple perspectives from family members both for and against the vaccine.
“I want to get vaccinated but at the same time I’m kind of nervous because it’s really new,” he said. “It just came out a couple months ago.”
Moorman was also concerned about needing to get booster shots, a matter that the Food and Drug Administration is still deliberating on. The Pfizer vaccine recently got authorized for booster shots in certain adult groups.
Moorman was one of three students we spoke to from Rufus King High School who are members of Urban Underground, a youth group on the North Side. All three are eager for the pandemic to end and for things to return to normal.
Malachi Moore, a 17-year-old senior, has ambitions of being a programmer and recently built his own computer. Caleb Luter, a 15-year-old freshman, loves to travel and wants to go to London at some point. Moorman is planning on going to a concert in November and wants to be vaccinated beforehand.
Moore is vaccinated. He got the shot because he doesn’t want to get COVID again. He caught the virus early in the pandemic along with other members of his family and said he didn’t want to go through it again.
Moore also doesn’t want school to have to return to virtual classes. The adjustment to learning at home was tough.
“Connecting with teachers was very difficult because they had so much to do, so it really was just posting things on Google Classroom and just doing the work at that point,” he said.
Moore said he wished the COVID policies were taken a bit more seriously, citing a desire to return to normal like some other countries that had stricter rules.
Caleb is also vaccinated. He said he’s taken time from the pandemic to find out more about himself and what his values are. He’s looking forward to getting back out into the world and experiencing new things again — something that the pandemic has made difficult if not impossible.
It’s an important part of his new outlook.
“Once you see the world and realize how beautiful it is, it’s a good thing,” he said.

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Dr. Madelaine Tully, a family practice physician at Progressive Community Health Centers, has been at the clinic for 12 years. (Photo by Matt Martinez)
Madelaine Tully didn’t always know she wanted to be a doctor.
After getting her degree in history from Harvard University, she found herself unsure of what to do next. For Tully, a Milwaukee native raised on the East Side and a graduate of Rufus King High School, there was only one place she wanted to go: Home.
Then it hit her.
Out of school and working at the Department of Health and Human Services in Boston, Tully was researching data from surveys taken from community health centers. She found there was a need for doctors at the centers and wanted to contribute.
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That started her unconventional path to medical school at University of Wisconsin-Madison and an eventual ride back east on I-94 to her hometown.
“I knew I was going to work hard, and I knew I wanted to do something that was going to impact people’s lives,” Tully said. “That was important.”
Although she didn’t always know she wanted to be a doctor, she did know that she wanted to serve her community.
Since then, it’s been a dream job in a community Tully loves.
Tully, 52, a family practice physician with Progressive Community Health Centers, has been with the clinic for 12 years. In 2019, she was named a Milwaukee Biz Times Health Care Hero for her work advocating for uninsured and underinsured patients.
Since she began working at Progressive, Tully has participated in and led programs focused on such chronic illnesses as hypertension and diabetes, which are prevalent on the North Side.
Tully also works with the Healthcare Collaborative Against Sex Trafficking, a program that examines the way the health care system treats survivors of sex trafficking.
With a grant from Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment, the collaborative tries to address barriers in care for patients, including discrimination and breaches of confidentiality. Tully said one of the goals of the program is to avoid re-traumatizing survivors.
The COVID-19 pandemic also exposed other problems that Tully’s patients face.
“You can tell there were families that were really struggling,” she said. “Even though I feel like the school system has done a lot, there is no school system or any system that can effectively mitigate poverty.”
Tully said she was concerned for her patients following lifting of the eviction moratorium, noting the difficulty of obtaining health care without secure housing. She said many patients had expressed concerns about housing.
Tully said she was proud of the “steady and important part” that community health centers, like Progressive, have played during the pandemic and in vaccination efforts. She said the coronavirus opened many eyes to the existence of these health centers.
Dr. Allison Kos, chief medical officer for Progressive Community Health Centers, said Tully often goes beyond being a medical provider.
“She has a heart for the community and a heart for the people,” Kos said. “She always gives every part of herself.”
Kos said Tully has emerged as a leader because she “sees beyond herself.”
“It’s an accolade to her and an accolade to Progressive to have someone as generous in spirit and generous in person as she is,” Kos said.
For parents Maria and Andy Tully, their daughter’s path makes perfect sense. Still living in Milwaukee, Andy Tully said her work now echoes some of the services he provided when he was a social worker in the city, especially because she spends time with patients and doesn’t “move on to the next question.”
“Her work is her reward,” Maria Tully said. “She could be making quadruple what she’s making now just because she’s so articulate and so present, but this is where she wants to be.”
That’s a sentiment Madelaine Tully agrees with.
“You don’t really have much control over who you love, and this is a community that I love,” Tully said.

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Five things to think about before choosing a career | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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September 30, 2021
Milwaukee Area Technical College offers career counseling to current and prospective students. (Photo by Edgar Mendez)
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Lia Maxwell’s job as career development coach at Milwaukee Area Technical College is to help students figure out the next phase in their life.
“A lot of this is resource connections,” said Maxwell, who has worked at MATC for 15 years. “You meet them where they’re at and then you take them from there to finishing and hopefully leaving MATC to a four-year institution or to a job that’s going to help them get the lifestyle they’re looking for.”
Current and prospective students can meet with career counselors to discuss potential obstacles, goals and the best approaches.
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“Career coaching has a lot to do with visualizing where you see yourself in the future,” said Selena Webb-Ebo, a career development coach at MATC. “Meeting with a career coach allows a student to be proactive and forward thinking — helping them to identify what their strengths are and what they value the most about work.”
When it comes to deciding on or changing a career, Maxwell and Webb-Ebo offer this advice.
1. Have a conversation and have it early
When it comes to picking a career, a lot of students choose arbitrarily, Webb-Ebo said. They might be influenced by something they saw on TV, social media influencers or by their parents, she said.
“When you’re confident in your decision and who you are, again knowing your why, it just makes the process a lot easier,” Lia Maxwell says. (Photo provided by MATC)
“A career coach helps them think through that change and helps them think through what is it that you really like and that you really enjoy about the world of work,” she said.
Maxwell noted that when students come talk to them it is often their first time having a conversation. As such, the school offers students an interest-based assessment to help them narrow down their interests and determine a career choice based off interests and personality.
“It’s a conversation starter,” Maxwell said. “It’s not an end-all be-all. It still involves a conversation and not every student needs an assessment, but we use it as a platform or basis for students who truly have no idea.”
During the conversation, Maxwell and Webb-Ebo try to expose students to different career paths. The conversation includes topics such as income lifestyle and realistic expectations.
“As career coaches, we know that you only know what you know until you’re exposed to something different,” Maxwell said, adding that people can’t expect to be their own bosses and turn out like the Kardashians.
Maxwell recommends starting the conversation as early as freshman year of high school. Planting the seed early on gives students more time to think about what they want to do, she said.
“Figuring out what you want to do and having that career conversation is so important to start early on,” Maxwell said. “You’re trying to minimize your student debt. The sooner you can pick a career that you can live with the sooner you can get out of here and live your life and accumulate less debt.”
2. Talk to trusted adults and individuals
Webb-Ebo encourages students to talk to trusted individuals such as coaches, neighbors, parents, etc. She has students ask people, “What makes me fabulous?” This question gets students thinking about their strengths, their personality and where they shine.
“I encourage them to talk to trusted individuals and adults in their life who can give them positive feedback on things that they see outside of themselves,” Webb-Ebo said. “Then they can capitalize on those strengths and match those to any strengths or interests that they have in employment.”
3. Work backwards
“Begin with the end in mind,” Webb-Ebo said. “Where do you see yourself? This is going to guide you through your college experience.”
“Career coaching has a lot to do with visualizing where you see yourself in the future,” Selena Webb-Ebo, a career development coach at MATC, says. (Photo provided by MATC)
If a student can visualize it, they’ll take all the necessary steps to make it happen, she said. The hope is that if students align their interests with what they want to do, they are more likely to remain engaged and invested.
Webb-Ebo tells students to look at the steps needed to achieve the goal and ask themselves how long it is going to take, what sacrifices they need to make and so on.
“We’re not dream killers,” she said. “We want to make sure that they’re prepared and that they understand everything they have to do to accomplish the goal they have set.”
4. Remember the ‘why’
“Write down your why’s,” Maxwell said. “Why do you want to this, because when the courses get harder, and they will get hard, go back to your piece of paper and read over again why you chose this career path.”
Writing things down motivates students and helps them come into terms on their own, she said.
“Career coaching is not only figuring your career goals but there’s confidence building as well,” Maxwell said. “When you’re confident in your decision and who you are, again knowing your why, it just makes the process a lot easier.”
5. Personalize your career plan
“Build your own career,” Maxwell said. “What does that look like?”
Once a student has that then they examine what’s realistic about their plan and what’s not, she said. This includes looking at the job criteria, matching interests with potential careers and exposing them to the realities of the job.
Maxwell often reminds students that the average person changes their career four or five times in a lifetime. This helps alleviate the pressure, she said. Instead of having students look ahead to the next 30 years she tells them to look short term at the next five years.
Webb-Ebo encourages students to re-evaluate their life every 10 years. She reminds them that they are in charge of their own brand and deciding what they want to be known for.
“To me, it’s an ongoing conversation,” Maxwell said. “It’s an ongoing process, it never stops. You think ‘Oh, I’m going to get this degree and this job and then I’m set’ because the need to want to be more is going to start settling in, in four or five years.”
People’s interests change over time, Maxwell said, and most people aren’t doing what they went to college for. With that in mind, each career session is individualized to help students analyze their thoughts and determine the right path for them.
“Your developing skill set is a toolbox you’re taking with you to any job you do,” she said.

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Leana Nakielski, community and social impact investment director for American Family Insurance, has joined the Board of Directors of UW Credit Union.
“Leana’s background, passion and ideas are a great fit with our organization,” says Paul Kundert, President and CEO of UW Credit Union. “She brings to us a wealth of experience in business development, community relations and social impact, as well as special insights into Wisconsin’s Hispanic community. Through her diverse experiences, Leana has made many positive impressions in both the Milwaukee and Madison regions.”
Prior to joining American Family, Nakielski held leadership roles with the Greater Milwaukee Committee; the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin; and Highland Community School in Milwaukee. Additionally, she’s assisted numerous organizations through consulting on social entrepreneurship, fundraising, community relations, strategic development and program development.
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Nakielski holds two degrees from UW-Madison – an MBA and a bachelor’s in international agriculture and natural resources, agriculture and applied economics.
UW Credit Union is governed by a board of directors comprised of volunteers who are active credit union members. This group is legally responsible by statute, articles of incorporation and bylaws for the overall direction of the affairs and performance of UW Credit Union. The Board carries out this responsibility by establishing guiding policy and monitoring the performance of management within the framework of these policies.
About UW Credit Union
UW Credit Union is a growing, federally insured financial institution and a leading provider of a full range of financial services to University of Wisconsin communities. UW Credit Union’s more than 800 employees serve the financial needs of more than 300,000 members through world-class technology systems, and through a convenient network of 29 branch locations and more than 100 ATMs. With assets exceeding $4.7 billion, UW Credit Union is ranked nationally among the leading credit unions. Founded 90 years ago by members of the University of Wisconsin community, UW Credit Union continues to operate as a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with locations in the Madison, Milwaukee, Stevens Point, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Whitewater and La Crosse areas.

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Riverworks, in collaboration with local artist Vedale Hill and Hood Design Studios of Oakland, CA, kicks off the development of the Vienna accessway with the juxtaposition of residential life and industry in two new murals on the Beerline Trail. By transposing 1st street homes in the Harambee neighborhood onto the largest industrial building along the soon to be linear park, Vedale was able to not only bring residential life to a space flanked by industry but also pay homage to the work-life culture that existed when these buildings operated at full capacity and the people who lived in these homes worked at the nearby factories. The second mural boldly identifies the Beerline Trail and the work that’s still going on today.
Implementation of the murals along this stretch of trail is an early action item in the Lifeways Plan linear park design by Walter Hood of Hood Design Studios in collaboration with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders from the Harambee and Riverwest communities. The murals will become the backdrop for a $1.2 million development along the Vienna access way that includes opening up a pathway on both the east and west side of Vienna into the neighborhood from the trail, a 7,000 square foot state of the art performance stage, autonomous boxes that can be used as sitting areas, barbecue areas, a tree canopy, open activity areas and oversized gateways that welcome all to this destination place. Murals sponsors include the Knight Foundation, Department of City Development Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC), the Milwaukee Arts Board, and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
We encourage all to stop by, take a seat, take a selfie and enjoy the beauty of seeing the neighborhood on the trail.
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Native of Milwaukee, WI, Mariah Scott, produced and starred in sold out one woman show in NYC called The Crown She Wears.
The Crown She Wears is a stage play that follows the story of Amirah Johnson, a 27-year old woman who seems to have it all together. She has the life she’s always wanted, the relationship she prayed for and the career she sacrificed her time, energy and effort to get. But as experiences from her past relationships resurface, she starts to question if her ‘perfect’ life is just a show. The Crown She Wears is a love story like you’ve never seen before; one of laughter, pain and reflection. A love story that has Amirah torn between choices: will she continue to support others at the expense of herself or will she finally choose her?
Mariah Scott is not new to the stage. She has performed on platforms such as: Syracuse University 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Black Womens Expo. However, it was not until 2019 where Miss Scott decided to pursue her career in writing part time which led her to multiple NYC local features and landing an opportunity to perform at the half time show for the NBA G League MLK Celebration.
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She wrote The Crown She Wears to encourage communities to exercise self love through healthy boundary setting and engaging in healthy self care habits. Over 80% of attendees said the performance spurred them to take some action or make a change in their own personal lives.
‘The acting of it is what got me…the performance of it all is what sold it to me. The intimacy, the vulnerability, the hard talks, the hard and honest talks touched me and put a mode of action in me.’ – Shawn Lawson, Attendee
Miss Scott is scheduled to take The Crown She Wears on tour in Spring 2022 and conduct conversations regarding self love and self care with youth and young adults who struggle to prioritize themselves and their own needs.

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Data from the latest federal report on National Youth Tobacco Survey found that an estimated 1.73 million fewer youth currently report using any tobacco product in 2020 (4.47 million) compared to 2019 (6.20 million). Although this news is promising, it’s far from time to celebrate, considering 3.6 million youth nationally still report current e-cigarette use.
In Wisconsin, 32 percent of high schoolers have tried e-cigarettes, and 20 percent consider themselves current users. Health risks from e-cigarette use include:
In addition, tobacco companies continue to use flavors such as menthol to lure young customers. A campaign from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Tobacco is Changing, which highlights those risks while providing tips for parents on how to help keep the deadly products out of the hands of youth.
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But, there is another line of defense: tobacco retailers. Tobacco retailers are obligated to take all the necessary precautions to ensure that they don’t sell tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. That includes making sure the person purchasing the tobacco is the person whose ID you are checking, check the date and validity of the ID, and if possible, implement point-of-sale technology to verify the validity of identification cards.
Additional steps to help reduce youth access to tobacco include displaying signage informing customers that the legal age to purchase tobacco is 21, not selling single cigarettes, and placing tobacco behind the shelf and away from youth appeal products such as candy. Store owners can also receive a free online training for retailers on compliance checks through the witobaccocheck.org website.
Milwaukee area tobacco retailers can also support the community by partnering with Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network and joining our No Singles No Loosies campaign to end the illegal sale of single cigarettes or by participating in No Menthol Sunday, by not selling menthol tobacco that day.
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 1 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
October 1, 2021
The Bronzeville Collective is celebrating its third anniversary this weekend. (File photo by Andrea Waxman)
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know.
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1. Bronzeville Collective third anniversary celebration: Friday, Oct. 1 through Monday, Oct. 4
The Bronzeville Collective, 339 W. North Ave., is celebrating its third anniversary. The celebration will begin with a happy hour sale on Friday, Oct. 1, continue with collaboration marketplaces on Saturday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 3 and conclude with an online sale on Monday, Oct. 4. In case you missed it: ‘A big blank canvas’: Milwaukee’s creatives of color talk about the city’s challenges and their triumphs
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2. Habitat for Humanity open house and information session: Saturday, Oct. 2
Habitat for Humanity is hosting an open house at 3459 N. 3rd St. from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. Attendees will tour a newly built home and learn how they can become first-time homeowners through Habitat for Humanity. The open house is free and tickets can be found here. Additional information on becoming a homeowner can be found here.
3. Taste of Lindsay Heights grand opening: Saturday, Oct. 2
The grand opening of a Taste of Lindsay Heights, 1617 W. North Ave., is taking place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. The carryout cafe is a part of Walnut Way’s Community Wealth Building Campaign. The goal is to increase access to healthy food and economic opportunities for residents of Lindsay Heights.
In case you missed it: Lindsay Heights gears up for Phase II of The Commons
4. Franciscan Peacemakers anniversary celebration and fundraiser: Saturday, Oct. 2
Franciscan Peacemakers is celebrating its 26th anniversary and annual fundraiser. The event will take place at its retail store, 3333 W. Lisbon Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. Attendees will be able to shop at the store, tour the soap shop and hospitality center, enjoy refreshments and more. Watch: NNS Video: Franciscan Peacemakers opens retail store, outreach center for victims of sex trafficking.
5. DreamBikes basement sale and bike swap: Sunday, Oct. 3
DreamBikes Milwaukee, 2021A N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, is hosting a basement sale and bike swap from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. The sale will take place in the parking lot next to DreamBikes. The store will be selling as-is bikes, wheels, parts and accessories.
Bonus: Harambee community barbeque: Friday, Oct. 1
St. Marcus School, Safe & Sound, Cross Words North and more are hosting a community barbeque in Harambee. The event will take place on the northeast corner of North Hubbard Street and East North Avenue from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1. The barbeque is to raise awareness of reckless driving.
Bonus: Milwaukee Diaper Mission’s first birthday: Sunday, Oct. 3
Milwaukee Diaper Mission is celebrating its first birthday with live music, crafts, snacks, raffles and more. The celebration will take place at South Shore Park, 2900 S. Shore Drive, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. The event is free but monetary donations will be accepted. Read: NNS Spotlight: ‘Diapers, dollars and doers’: How Milwaukee Diaper Mission is answering the community’s needs.

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October 1, 2021
Dancers perform a traditional dance from the state of Guerrero, Mexico, at the Forest Home Library in 2013. (File photo by Maria Corpus)
Hispanic Heritage Month is a national holiday celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Running from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month covers the independence days of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, México and Chile, as well as Columbus Day or Día de la Raza.
Here are six events from now through Oct. 15 to celebrate in Milwaukee plus two bonus events to keep the celebration going after Hispanic Heritage Month officially ends.
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Milwaukee Film’s “Cine Sin Fronteras”: now through Oct. 11
Milwaukee Film’s Hispanic Heritage Month will feature virtual programming, in-person screenings and events elevating and honoring the work of Latinx filmmakers and traditions. Through Milwaukee Film’s Cine Sin Fronteras initiative, the community is invited to embrace and explore all experiences within the Latinx diaspora, including Chicanx, Latin American, Indigenous, and Afro-Latinx. View films here and events here.
Mauricio Ramirez: Poly Wave – Seeds of Color & Shape: now through Oct. 2
You may have seen Mauricio Ramirez’s murals around town, including the recently torn down “Anything for SELENAS” mural in Walker’s Point. From now through Oct. 2, Latino Arts is hosting a gallery of his latest works, albeit indoors and on a smaller scale than his outdoor murals.
The Latino Arts Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is located inside the United Community Center at 1028 S. 9th St.
UW-Milwaukee Hispanic Heritage Month Programming: now through Nov. 4
Latinx Heritage Month at UW-Milwaukee features salsa dancing, narratives from detention facilities at the U.S./México border, a planetarium show, creative writing workshop and more. Information about each event can be found at the link above.
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Speaker Series: now through Oct. 5
The MATC Speaker Series for Hispanic Heritage Month includes topics ranging from mentorship to DACA to motivational speaking. Some discussions are available in-person, but all are available via Zoom. Find dates and times for speakers and register for discussions at the link above.
Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association Speaker Series: Dr. Sergio González: Thursday, Oct. 14
Dr. Sergio González, assistant professor of Latinx Studies at Marquette University, joins the Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association for a panel discussion and dinner. González’s first book, Mexicans in Wisconsin, is an introductory history of Mexican settlement and community formation across the state.
The discussion takes place from 5:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. at Godfrey & Kahn, 833 E. Michigan St. Register at the link above.
Just because Hispanic Heritage Month officially ends on Oct. 15 does not mean opportunities to learn about and celebrate Hispanic culture cannot continue afterward. Here are two events to keep the celebration going after Oct. 15.
Haggerty Museum Community Day:  Saturday, Oct. 16
The Haggerty Art Museum at Marquette University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and its current exhibition María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Sea and Self with an all-ages, open to the public event on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featured at the event will be live music by De La Buena, collage portrait creation with Sixteenth Street Community Health Center and other cultural activities sponsored by Marquette’s Latin American Student Organization.
UMOS Hispanic Awards Banquet: Friday, Oct. 22
United Migrant Opportunity Services, or UMOS, hosts its annual Hispanic Awards Banquet honoring the contributions of Wisconsin Hispanics to their communities. This event is ticketed and virtual, running from 5 p.m. through 8 p.m. For more information, call 414-389-6002 or email Carmen.Lerma@umos.org

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October 1, 2021
This year’s ‘Neighborhood Gems’ featured everything from brand new murals to plant shops, maker markets to a community café.
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service collaborated with Historic Milwaukee for our second “Neighborhood Gems: Behind the Scenes” digital event, part of Doors Open 2021.
The free digital event featured “lightning round” presentations from seven community projects: Newline Community Café, Maranta Plant Shop, Clarke Square’s new Dolores Huerta mural, Ck Ledesma’s Proyecto Conbíf, Innovations & Wellness Commons: Phase II, Quan Caston’s Chess and Art Academics Club and CirculateMKE.
Click here to watch the hour-long event.
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Where you can find help to battle any addiction | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Matt Martinez
October 1, 2021
There are many resources for those who are struggling with addiction. (Stock photo)
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Substance abuse can take many forms. The ways to treat it can, too.
Here are some places people struggling with substance abuse can find help in Milwaukee.
Did we miss anything? Email matthew.martinez@marquette.edu.
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Where to get assessed or find resources
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Department’s Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS) program can be reached at 414-257-8085. This program helps connect people with resources in the community. For drug screening services, use the access points at IMPACT and M & S Clinical Services.
For assistance finding resources, you can call 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898-211. IMPACT also offers drug screenings and assessments. Call 414-649-4380.
M & S Clinical Services, 2821 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., Suite 210, offers alcohol and drug assessments and treatment. Call 414-263-6000.
Mental Health America of Wisconsin has a searchable database, which can be filtered to show resources for drug and alcohol recovery.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration has a searchable database for resources that can be filtered by type of service, payment options and treatment options.
Clinical services
People without insurance can get assistance from the county at Access Clinic South, 1635 W. National Ave., and Access Clinic East, 210 W. Capitol Drive. These clinics are housed in Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers and Outreach Community Health Centers.
Call the clinics before visiting for the best chance at getting an appointment. Access Clinic South can be reached at 414-257-7900. Access Clinic East can be reached at 414-257-7665.
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers offers substance abuse resources at the Layton and National avenues locations, at 4570 S. 27 St. and 1635 W. National Ave. To get connected, call 414-672-1353.
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Centers, 930 W. Historic Mitchell St., offers group sessions once a week and individual appointments. Call 414-316-5004.
Milwaukee Health Services, offers a substance abuse program through its Behavioral Health department. To set up an appointment, call 414-372-8080 and ask for the behavioral health department.
Outreach Community Health Services offers substance abuse resources for individuals. Call 414-727-6320. Outreach also runs the Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program, a therapy group that is currently looking for members.
The Milwaukee Detox Center, formerly the First Step Recovery Clinic, is located at 2835 N. 32 St. The center offers detox services and can connect people to long-term services and residential facilities such as Matt Talbot Recovery Services that require detox services before admission.
To contact the Detox Center, call 414-930-4529. For more information on services offered, call 414-999-3555.
Fokus Family Services, 2821 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., Suite 123, offers individual and group therapy both in-person and virtually. To get involved, call 414-264-4217 and dial Extension 1 or Extension 3.
Advocate Aurora Health Care offers outpatient and residential services at the Dewey Center in Wauwatosa, 1220 Dewey Ave. For outpatient and residential services, call 414-454-6707. For inpatient admissions, call 414-454-6777.
It also operates Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital, 5900 S. Lake Drive, which offers inpatient detox assessments and admissions. Call 414-489-4173.
AMRI Counseling Services provides drug counseling and assessments at two locations, 4001 W. Capitol Drive and 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., Suite 019. Call 414-455-3879 or email clinic@amricounseling.com to get connected.
Life Changing Ministries offers outpatient day treatment at two locations in the city, one on the North Side and one on the South Side. For the North Side location, 6737 N. Teutonia Ave., call 414-446-0698. For the South Side location, 2363 S 13 St., call 414-269-9660.
United Community Center, 1028 S. 9 St., offers residential treatment for men and women, day treatment and outpatient treatment. Call 414-643-8530. Services are also available in Spanish.
Meta House, 2625 N. Weil St., provides residential treatment and outpatient programs. It also offers housing through its Recovery Community program for those seeking help with addiction. This programming is specifically for people who identify as women.
To connect for residential treatment, call (414) 977-5884. To connect for outpatient treatment, call (414) 962-1200. For the Recovery Community program, call (414) 977-5880.
Residential services are usually covered by Medicaid at no cost to the client. Meta House also offers services for children, including child care and child therapy.
Support groups
For Alcoholics Anonymous group information in Milwaukee, call 414-771-9119 for the 24-hour hotline. A list of meeting and locations can be found on the website for the Greater Milwaukee Office.
For Narcotics Anonymous group information in the city, call 1-866-913-3837 for the 24-hour hotline. A list of meetings and locations can be found on the website for Metro Milwaukee Narcotics Anonymous.
El abuso de sustancias puede tomar muchas formas. Las formas de tratarlo también pueden hacerlo.
Aquí hay algunos lugares donde las personas que luchan contra el abuso de sustancias pueden encontrar ayuda en Milwaukee.
¿Nos perdimos algo? Envíe un correo electrónico a matthew.martinez@marquette.edu .
Puede comunicarse con el programa Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS) del Departamento de Salud Mental del Condado de Milwaukee al 414-257-8085. Este programa ayuda a conectar a las personas con los recursos de la comunidad. Para los servicios de detección de drogas, use los puntos de acceso en IMPACT y M & S Clinical Services.
Para obtener ayuda para encontrar recursos, puede llamar al 2-1-1 o enviar un mensaje de texto con su código postal al 898-211. IMPACT también ofrece exámenes y evaluaciones de drogas . Llame al 414-649-4380.
M & S Clinical Services, 2821 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., Suite 210, ofrece evaluaciones y tratamiento de alcohol y drogas. Llame al 414-263-6000.
Mental Health America of Wisconsin tiene una base de datos de búsqueda, que se puede filtrar para mostrar recursos para la recuperación de drogas y alcohol.
La Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Abuso de Sustancias tiene una base de datos de búsqueda de recursos que se pueden filtrar por tipo de servicio, opciones de pago y opciones de tratamiento.
Las personas sin seguro pueden obtener asistencia del condado en Access Clinic South, 1635 W. National Ave., y Access Clinic East, 210 W. Capitol Drive. Estas clínicas están ubicadas en los Centros de Salud Comunitarios de la Calle Dieciséis y en los Centros de Salud Comunitarios de Alcance.
Llame a las clínicas antes de la visita para tener la mejor oportunidad de obtener una cita. Puede comunicarse con Access Clinic South al 414-257-7900. Puede comunicarse con Access Clinic East al 414-257-7665.
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers ofrecen recursos para el abuso de sustancias en las avenidas Layton y National, en 4570 S. 27th St. y 1635 W. National Ave. Para conectarse, llame al 414-672-1353.
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Centers , 930 W. Historic Mitchell St., ofrece sesiones grupales una vez a la semana y citas individuales. Llame al 414-316-5004.
Milwaukee Health Services ofrece un programa de abuso de sustancias a través de su departamento de salud conductual. Para programar una cita, llame al 414-372-8080 y pregunte por el departamento de salud conductual.
Outreach Community Health Services ofrece recursos de abuso de sustancias para individuos. Llame al 414-727-6320. Outreach también administra el Programa ambulatorio intensivo de uso de sustancias, un grupo de terapia que actualmente está buscando miembros.
El Milwaukee Detox Center , anteriormente First Step Recovery Clinic, está ubicado en 2835 N. 32 nd St. El centro ofrece servicios de desintoxicación y puede conectar a las personas con servicios a largo plazo e instalaciones residenciales como Matt Talbot Recovery Services que requieren servicios de desintoxicación antes. admisión.
Para comunicarse con el Detox Center, llame al 414-930-4529. Para obtener más información sobre los servicios ofrecidos, llame al 414-999-3555.
Fokus Family Services, 2821 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., Suite 123, ofrece terapia individual y grupal tanto en persona como virtualmente. Para participar, llame al 414-264-4217 y marque la Extensión 1 o la Extensión 3.
Advocate Aurora Health Care ofrece servicios residenciales y ambulatorios en el Dewey Center en Wauwatosa, 1220 Dewey Ave. Para servicios residenciales y ambulatorios, llame al 414-454-6707. Para admisiones de pacientes hospitalizados, llame al 414-454-6777.
También opera el Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital, 5900 S. Lake Drive, que ofrece evaluaciones y admisiones de desintoxicación para pacientes hospitalizados. Llame al 414-489-4173.
AMRI Counseling Services ofrece asesoramiento y evaluaciones sobre drogas en dos ubicaciones, 4001 W. Capitol Drive y 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., Suite 019. Llame al 414-455-3879 o envíe un correo electrónico a clinic@amricounseling.com para conectarse.
Life Changing Ministries ofrece tratamiento diurno para pacientes ambulatorios en dos lugares de la ciudad, uno en el lado norte y otro en el lado sur. Para la ubicación del lado norte, 6737 N. Teutonia Ave., llame al 414-446-0698. Para la ubicación del lado sur, 2363 S 13th St., llame al 414-269-9660.
United Community Center , 1028 S. 9th St., ofrece tratamiento residencial para hombres y mujeres, tratamiento diurno y tratamiento ambulatorio. Llame al 414-643-8530. Los servicios también están disponibles en español.
Meta House , 2625 N. Weil St., ofrece tratamiento residencial y programas para pacientes ambulatorios. También ofrece alojamiento a través de su programa Recovery Community para quienes buscan ayuda con la adicción. Esta programación es específicamente para personas que se identifican como mujeres.
Para conectarse para recibir tratamiento residencial, llame al (414) 977-5884. Para conectarse para recibir tratamiento ambulatorio, llame al (414) 962-1200. Para el programa Recovery Community, llame al (414) 977-5880.
Los servicios residenciales generalmente están cubiertos por Medicaid sin costo para el cliente. Meta House también ofrece servicios para niños, que incluyen cuidado y terapia infantil.
Para obtener información sobre el grupo de Alcohólicos Anónimos en Milwaukee, llame al 414-771-9119 para la línea directa de 24 horas. Se puede encontrar una lista de reuniones y lugares en el sitio web de la Oficina del Área Metropolitana de Milwaukee.
Para obtener información sobre el grupo de Narcóticos Anónimos en la ciudad, llame al 1-866-913-3837 para la línea directa de 24 horas. Puede encontrar una lista de reuniones y lugares en el sitio web de Metro Milwaukee Narcóticos Anónimos.


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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Oct. 4 to Oct. 9 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
October 4, 2021
Dasha Kelly Hamilton is kicking off her new show “Makin’ Cake” at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater this Friday, Oct. 8. (File photo by Karen Slattery)
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please email info@milwaukeenns.org and put “5 things” in the subject line by noon Thursday.
1. “See Me Because” exhibition at Alice’s Garden: Ongoing
The eighth volume of Art Start’s “See Me Because” is on display at Alice’s Garden, 2136 N. 21st St., from now until Thursday, Oct. 28. The multimedia exhibition features portraits of youth portrayed as they wish to be seen. This week, the exhibition will be available to view from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting Monday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 10.
2. Urban Ecology Center: Autumn hike and paint: Thursday, Oct. 7
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The Urban Ecology Center is hosting a hike and paint in honor of autumn. The event will take place at the Menomonee Valley location, 3700 W. Pierce St., from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7. Participants will take a short walk through Three Bridges Park. Sketching materials will be provided. To register, click here.
3. Milwaukee County ARPA funding survey: Ongoing
Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act Task Force is asking the public to share its input on how the funds should be allocated. Individuals can submit their input here. Milwaukee County is expected to receive about $183.6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act funding. The funding can go toward supporting the public health response to COVID-19, economic concerns, water, sewer and broadband investments, replacing lost revenue and more.
4. “Voices of Milwaukee Bronzeville” book talk: Thursday, Oct. 7
Historic Milwaukee is hosting a book talk featuring Dr. Sandra E. Jones, a Milwaukee author. Jones will be discussing her latest book “Voices of Milwaukee Bronzeville” during a virtual book talk at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7. The talk is free to attend but registration is required. The book can be purchased here or at the Historic Milwaukee gift shop, 235 E. Michigan St.
5. “Makin’ Cake” at Milwaukee Rep: Friday, Oct. 8
Dasha Kelly Hamilton’s national tour “Makin’ Cake” is kicking off at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St., at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8. Kelly Hamilton is an author, creative change agent and Wisconsin’s current poet laureate. “Makin’ Cake” explores race, class and equity in America. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased here or via the ticket office by calling 414-224-9490 or visiting the office in person at 108 E. Wells St. In case you missed it: NNS Video: A new chapter: Dasha Kelly Hamilton’s next big adventure
Bonus: Friends of Moody Park blanket drive: Ongoing
Friends of Moody Park is hosting its annual blanket drive. To donate, contact Elizabeth Brown at 414-366-8046 or moodyparkchair@gmail.com.
Bonus: Community Huddle sixth year anniversary fundraiser: Ongoing
Community Huddle is celebrating its sixth year anniversary. The organization relies on donations to sustain its programs and services. To support the organization, click here.
Bonus: MATC hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic: Wednesday. Oct. 6
Milwaukee Area Technical College, in conjunction with the Milwaukee Health Department, will host a free, public COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, in Room 488 at MATC’s Education Center at Walker’s Square, 816 W. National Ave.
The Pfizer vaccine will be administered. The two-dose Pfizer vaccine may be administered to anyone 12 years of age and older with parental approval. Vaccines are free, but please bring your insurance card.
The clinic is being held as part of MATC’s Hispanic Heritage Month activities. Spanish-speaking staff will be available to assist. Snacks and wellness kits will be offered at the clinic.
No pre-registration is required, but Spanish speakers with questions prior to the event may contact Dr. Arturo Martinez, director of the MATC Education Center at Walker’s Square, (414) 297-6803; or Dr. Wilma Bonaparte, executive director, MATC Mequon Campus, (262) 238-2276.
For more information about the vaccine, contact Dr. Josie Veal at (414) 297-8095 or vealj@matc.edu.
Bonus: Fire and Police Commission interviews Acting Chief Norman: Thursday, Oct. 7
The Fire and Police Commission has invited Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman to apply for the position of chief of the Milwaukee Police Department. The next step in the selection process will be for commissioners to interview Norman during open session at the commission’s next regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. During the interview portion of the meeting, Norman will present to the Board his vision and plan for leading the Milwaukee Police Department and answer questions from the commissioners.
The Board of Commissioners welcomes public comments during this meeting following the conclusion of the interview. All FPC meeting notices are available on the City of Milwaukee Legistar System.
This will be a virtual meeting that will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Those who wish to view the proceedings can do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 1. Those who wish to join the meeting for public comment can do so at: https://bit.ly/3F1wfrp.

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Post from Community: Over $50k raised to provide backpacks and school supplies to MPS students in need | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation
October 4, 2021
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The sixth annual No Empty Backpacks School Supplies Drive raised a record-breaking $57,821.75, more than doubling their previous high of $25,000. Considering the growing needs of Milwaukee families during the pandemic, the MPS Foundation and their partners set out to raise double anything they’ve raised before. Due to the generosity of the Milwaukee community, including a $30,000 donation from Educators Credit Union, they exceeded that goal.
“We are always looking for ways to support education in our community. We believe it is vital to the success of Wisconsin,” said Shannon Huot, Chief Experience Officer, Educators Credit Union. “When we learned of the growing need this year, we were honored to step in and help.”
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The money raised will give students a backpack full of supplies including notebooks, calculators, pencils, highlighters and more. Donations have already begun to be distributed to MPS schools and will continue over the next couple of weeks.
“This effort is about dignity for our students,” said Wendell Willis, Executive Director, MPS Foundation. “No student in our community should have to be uncertain of having essential school supplies. This also helps alleviate the financial burden many teachers take on for their classrooms. I’m encouraged and grateful that the Milwaukee community stepped forward to answer this need.”
No Empty Backpacks is a full-circle community effort led by MPS Foundation, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Business Journal. Best Ed, a local supply company, allows for donations to be purchased digitally. In addition, backpacks are being packed by individuals from Milwaukee’s blindness community at Beyond Vision.
Below you will find a list of schools that will benefit from this year’s drive:

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Post from Community: Pumpkin giveaway held at St. Ann Center Bucyrus Campus | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
October 4, 2021
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Find the pick of the patch at Pumpkin Palooza, a free pumpkin giveaway hosted by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care-Bucyrus Campus. The family-fun event is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, at 2450 W. North Ave.
Pumpkins will be available (one per family, while supplies last) in and around St. Ann Center’s Indaba Band Shell grounds, just off N. 25th St. and west of the building. The pumpkins were purchased with a donation from event sponsor All of Us Research Program.
“Halloween is a holiday staple for so many families,” said Gloria Miller, special events director for St. Ann Center. “We’re excited to offer children a few hours to use their creativity and enjoy the fun and fantasy of the season safely, right in their community.”
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The event will also feature pumpkin painting and decorating, entertainment by Clowning Blinky, goody bags for the kids, apple cider and a Halloween photo booth. Children are welcome to come in costume.
The community is also invited to tour St. Ann Center’s brand-new Intergenerational Play Garden, a wheelchair accessible playscape and STEM learning center for people of all ages and abilities. Tours will be given 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to wear face masks, which will also be available on-site.
Other event sponsors include Pete’s Fruit Market, North Avenue/Fond du Lac Marketplace Business Improvement District 32 and Saint John’s on the Lake.
For more information, call Gloria Miller at 414-210-2428.


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Post from Community: SHARP Literacy celebrates 20th annual A Novel Event with Packers great Jordy Nelson | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
SHARP Literacy
October 4, 2021
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Green Bay Packers legend Jordy Nelson will be the featured speaker at SHARP Literacy’s annual “A Novel Event” on Monday, November 15 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at The Pfister Hotel. The event will celebrate the 20 annual Novel Event and MARK 25 years of SHARP delivering innovative programming to urban elementary students. Kate and Dan Meyer, and Julie and Mark Steinhafel are serving as event co-chairs.
Keynote speaker, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson played 10 seasons for the Packers and one season for the Oakland Raiders before retiring from professional football in 2019. Among the many highlights of his career in Green Bay, Nelson earned NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2016 and led the Packers with nine receptions and a touchdown in the Super Bowl XLV victory over the Pittsburg Steelers in 2011. During Nelson’s keynote speech at A Novel Event, the former Packer and substitute math teacher will share inspirational and uplifting stories about his career on and off the field, and the importance of educational opportunities for all students. After stepping in for a third grade teacher at his son’s school, Nelson reflected, “I had incredible teachers growing up, and they gave me so much that I just wanted to give back. Honestly, what I didn’t realize was the effect the kids would have on me.”
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At the dinner, Mike Mahoney, SHARP Literacy board member and civic volunteer, will receive the Literacy Champion Award for his longstanding support of SHARP Literacy. Over the years, Mike has selflessly donated his time and many talents to furthering SHARP’s mission of improving the lives of urban elementary students. Rockwell Automation will receive SHARP Literacy’s EDGE Award (Energizing through Dedication, Giving and Engagement), which will be presented to Jeannie Fenceroy, senior manager of global community relations and contributions.
The message of this year’s A Novel Event is the importance of partnerships, according to Lynda Kohler, president and CEO of SHARP Literacy. “This year, as we mark our 25th anniversary and look at the evolution of SHARP Literacy, we are humbled by the hundreds of incredible partners who have made SHARP what it is today.” Kohler went on to say, “From dedicated educators to our corporate and community partners who are collaborating behind the scenes, our partnerships have been the constant force in helping SHARP grow beyond what we could have ever imagined. With their steadfast support, we continue to follow
our mission of providing every child in our community the same educational opportunities, no matter their circumstances.”
Funds raised at A Novel Event will support the delivery of SHARP’s foundational literacy program to thousands of K3 through fifth grade students and educators in 49 urban schools across Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha.
Individual tickets for the event are $150 – including in-person and virtual attendance options – and may be purchased online at novel21.givesmart.com, or by calling 414.410.3204. Various levels of corporate and individual sponsorships are also available. SHARP Literacy, Inc. wishes to thank this year’s largest event sponsors to date: BMO Harris Bank, Robert W. Baird/Charlie Groeschell, Brewers Community Foundation, Continental Properties, Great Lakes Rubber, Kelben Foundation, Neurosurgery and Endovascular Associates, Northwestern Mutual, Rockwell Automation, and Julie and Mark Steinhafel. SHARP is also grateful to media partners BizTimes Milwaukee, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, CW 18/My 24 Milwaukee, ESPN Milwaukee, OnMilwaukee, and Urban Milwaukee.
SHARP Literacy, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Milwaukee nonprofit educational program whose mission is to partner with educators to foster a love of learning and advance children’s futures through innovative STEAM-based experiences and programs. The primary goal of SHARP Literacy is to provide elementary school students with an imaginative learning experience that builds confidence, self-esteem, and a greater awareness of the world. This year SHARP Literacy, Inc. will impart foundational literacy skills to thousands of urban elementary school students and educators in 49 schools across Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha. For more information, visit www.sharpliteracy.org.


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Post from Community: Fall Festival @ MMSD West Basin with Pumpkin Giveaway | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Northwest Side CDC
October 5, 2021
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Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC) invites you to a Fall Festival event at the MMSD West Basin (4350 N. 35th St – former Bee Bus Line site) on Saturday, October 9th from 11am-2pm.
Don’t miss out on this fun, free, family-friendly event – All are welcome!
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We’ll have:
– FREE pumpkins *while supplies last*
– Pumpkin painting activity
– Crafts
– Kids’ games – potato sack race, bag toss, imagination playground, giant jenga, and more
– FREE hot apple cider
– Music
– Prizes
– FREE books
– Food
– AND MORE!
Representatives from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) will also be present so you can learn more about the proposed West Basin stormwater project and provide input on how the space should be designed.
Masks are recommended and encouraged.  The rain date for the event is Sat., Oct. 16th.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, comments, or would like to RSVP, please reach out to Sarah Bregant at 414-444-8200 ext. 8104 or sarah.b@nwscdc.org

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