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Teen program promotes leadership, conflict resolution

March 20, 2013 by Alec Brooks 1 Comment

Teen program promotes leadership, conflict resolution
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One year after the Ripple Effect program was announced, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and its partners are bringing lessons about leadership and conflict resolution to students at five local clubs.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: boys and girls club, center for peacemaking, conflict resolution, Education, leadership, Ripple Effect Milwaukee, Teens, violence prevention, Youth, youth program

‘Expectations high’ for Carmen’s new north side campus

January 21, 2013 by Alec Brooks 1 Comment

‘Expectations high’ for Carmen’s new north side campus
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The Carmen High School of Science and Technology has been working with future neighbors on the north side as it prepares its new campus.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Havenwoods, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, Northwest, South Tagged With: campus, carmen, charter school, Education, high school, north side, science, Silver Spring, South Side, technology

Students explore arts careers through internships

August 16, 2012 by Alec Brooks Leave a Comment

Students explore arts careers through internships
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The MPS Arts Internship Program gave 58 area high school students the chance to work at an arts organization during the summer.

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Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Film, food and fun fill empty lot in Metcalfe Park

August 3, 2012 by Alec Brooks Leave a Comment

Film, food and fun fill empty lot in Metcalfe Park
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Residents of Metcalfe Park teamed up with Safe & Sound and the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to host a movie night that drew more than 100 residents.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North

Youth offered guidance at Career Night

July 31, 2012 by Alec Brooks Leave a Comment

Youth offered guidance at Career Night
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Students from Our Next Generation, local organizations and the neighborhood had a chance to explore 30 careers by talking with local volunteers.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West

Couple donates Little Free Library to International Learning Center

July 23, 2012 by Alec Brooks Leave a Comment

Couple donates Little Free Library to International Learning Center
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The International Learning Center at Neighborhood House is the latest group to install a Little Free Library, making it easy for students and neighbors to borrow books.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Concordia, Home, Neighborhoods, News, West

Fondy Farm takes emergency measures to fight drought

July 18, 2012 by Alec Brooks Leave a Comment

Fondy Farm takes emergency measures to fight drought
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A new pump and irrigation system have been installed at Fondy Food Center’s farm to deal with months of drought that have left fields almost empty.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

Veteran marks 70 years of Fourth of July parades

July 7, 2012 by Alec Brooks Leave a Comment

Veteran marks 70 years of Fourth of July parades
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Eugene Kotowski has participated in Fourth of July parades for 70 years, starting a tradition that continues with his nieces, nephews, children and grandchildren.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Fair and walk promote health and safety

July 3, 2012 by Alec Brooks Leave a Comment

Fair and walk promote health and safety
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The Boys and Girls Clubs of Milwaukee partnered with the Hillside Family Resource Center for the first time to host the clubs’ annual walk and health fair.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

Neighbors eager for new ecology center to open

June 27, 2012 by Alec Brooks Leave a Comment

Neighbors eager for new ecology center to open
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Urban Ecology Center’s new location in the Menomonee Valley won’t open until September, but nearby residents already are on board.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Menomonee Valley, Neighborhoods, News, South

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