Jim McGowan

Corporate, nonprofit and government leaders will gather to hear and respond to reports on the status of Milwaukee community development at a symposium to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 at the Marquette University Law School, 1215 W. Michigan. Paul Brophy, a nationally recognized expert on urban redevelopment, will present […]

Families in central city Milwaukee communities will be offered free health services, items, health education, information and resources at a community health fair scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, 2819 W. Richardson Pl. The health fair is an effort of first- and second-year medical students from […]

LISC Milwaukee will accept nominations until 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 for the 13th Annual Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI). The MANDIs recognize efforts to ensure Milwaukee’s central city is a great place to live, learn, work and grow. Individuals, non-profits, corporations and projects can self-nominate or be nominated by a third party; go […]

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors will host a free workshop on personal financial health from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Sacred Heart Center, 1545 S. Layton Blvd. (enter from 28th & Lapham). Participants will be able to hear from financial experts and obtain a free copy of their credit reports. Sponsors of the event include […]

The Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative is sponsoring a free seminar and workshops on weatherization for renters and homeowners from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at Clarke Square Park, 2330 W. Vieau Place. Topics include window insulation and other energy-saving tips. Those who complete the workshops will receive weatherization kits and have the opportunity […]

The 2011 Harvest Day sponsored by the Walnut Way Conservation Corp. will take place from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 on 17th Street between North Ave. and Lloyd St. The free, public event celebrates the Lindsay Heights community and Walnut Way’s work in community building and education. For more information, contact Mario Hall or call […]

Groundbreaking is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 for a new environmental center, 24-acre park and outdoor classroom at 3700 W. Pierce St. in Silver City. The event celebrating creation of the Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley Branch will kick off construction and give participants information on plans for the project. It is sponsored […]

Walnut Way Conservation Corp. and Milwaukee Shines will host a celebration event at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at 2350 N. 16th Street. The ceremony will provide information about renewable energy and opportunities for savings on utility costs. For more information, email Jeremy Davis or call 414-264-2326 x15.

Residents in the Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Burnham Park, Layton Park and Silver City will have their final opportunity to comment on the area’s proposed Quality of Life plan at a meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Sacred Heart Center, Room 203, 1545 S. Layton Blvd. Layton Boulevard West Neighbors (LBWN) […]

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Journey House Center for Family Learning and Youth Athletics will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Longfellow Elementary School, 1021 S. 21 St. The new addition, a collaboration of Longfellow School and Journey House, will serve the two institutions by providing a new cafeteria, kitchen, gym, computer labs and […]