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All-star volunteer Michelle Crockett makes giving a way of life

June 20, 2011 by Kenya Evans

All-star volunteer Michelle Crockett makes giving a way of life
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Michelle Crockett started volunteering as a child, and has been doing so ever since. The vice president of community affairs at Genesis Behavioral Health Services, Inc., Crockett has served on the board of directors of numerous nonprofit organizations in Milwaukee.

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Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Community, Neighborhoods, News

Local artists showcase talents in Clarke Square

June 20, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

Local artists showcase talents in Clarke Square
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Hecho en Milwaukee, an art collaborative fundraiser sponsored by the Milwaukee Mijas, was held recently at Mitchell Park.

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Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Clarke Square, Neighborhoods, News, South Tagged With: video

Visitors like ‘Wright and Like’ in Layton Blvd. West

June 16, 2011 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service staff

Visitors like ‘Wright and Like’ in Layton Blvd. West
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Heritage Tourism Program held its annual Wright and Like Tour this year in Milwaukee, highlighting 13 homes and drawing hundreds of visitors to Layton Boulevard West.

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Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South

Students compete on math skills at Academic Olympics

June 1, 2011 by Kenya Evans

Students compete on math skills at Academic Olympics
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Third-graders from five schools located in Lindsay Heights competed in the first-ever Academic Olympics at Hopkins Street School on Saturday, June 4.

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Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Education, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

Junior Master Gardeners

May 24, 2011 by Sharon McGowan

Junior Master Gardeners
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Brown Street Academy students carefully plant strawberries as part of the Junior Master Gardeners program at Alice’s Garden.

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Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Health and Wellness, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

Frank Lloyd Wright lives at Burnham Street and Layton Boulevard

May 16, 2011 by Andrea Waxman

Frank Lloyd Wright lives at Burnham Street and Layton Boulevard
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Did you know that you can see Frank Lloyd Wright houses every day on the South Side of Milwaukee? If you didn’t, you’re not alone.

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Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South Tagged With: video

Spring planting begins at Alice’s Garden

May 11, 2011 by Dwayne Burtin

Spring planting begins at Alice’s Garden
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Jeff Rainwater plants shallot sets at Alice’s Garden in Lindsay Heights.

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Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Health and Wellness, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

Walnut Way finalist in national fruit orchard contest

April 25, 2011 by Kenya Evans

Walnut Way finalist in national fruit orchard contest
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Walnut Way Conservation Corp. has been named a finalist in the “Communities Take Root” competition.

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Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Health and Wellness, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

Silver City stew(ardship) crews take on Valley Passage

April 25, 2011 by Yiting Mao

Silver City stew(ardship) crews take on Valley Passage
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Layton Boulevard West Neighbors (LBWN) is seeking volunteers to maintain and beautify the Valley Passage at 37th and Pierce Street, starting in May. Valley Passage, formerly an unused tunnel beneath the railroad tracks, now is a paved path leading to the Hank Aaron State Trail.

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Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Economic Development, Health and Wellness, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South

Running Rebels Wellness Fair

April 5, 2011 by Dwayne Burtin

Running Rebels Wellness Fair
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FacebookTwitterGoogle+email Running Rebels is holding a Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 9, from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1300A W. Fond du Lac Ave. in Lindsay Heights. Activities include health assessments, signing up to be a bone marrow donor, urban line dancing and the opportunity to meet local health providers. For more information, contact Natasha […]

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Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

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