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 […]
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Thai restaurant wins Silver City business plan competition
As the winner of a business plan contest open to all restaurants and delis in Silver City, Thai Lotus Restaurant received a $2,000 grant to grow its food wholesale business.
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Strategies for LBWN Quality of Life Plan revealed
After months of one-on-one interviews, focus groups, neighborhood meetings and data collection, Layton Boulevard West Neighbors is ready to finalize a strategic plan for the neighborhoods of Silver City, Layton Park and Burnham Park.
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Ecology center to break ground in Silver City
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 […]
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Learn how to save on energy costs
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.
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Final community session set for Layton Blvd. West
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) […]
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Family and youth center breaks ground
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 […]
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Artists display their work in Walker’s Point
Members of the Walker’s Point Center for the Arts will hold their annual show, offering an array of media, styles and compositions, beginning from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at the center, 839 S. 5th St. This salon-style exhibition features local and regional artists. It is free and open to the public, and […]
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Roosevelt spic and span after Community Service Day
Volunteers descended on Roosevelt Creative Arts Middle School, 800 W. Walnut, recently to clean, paint and weed in advance of the first day of school. MPS staff, parents and local officials joined employees of GE Healthcare for the company’s 17th annual Community Service Day.
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Community invited to support high schoolers
Community residents will celebrate the reopening of North Division High School at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 at the school, 1011 W. Center St. Organizers plan to start students’ new year with cheering, signs of encouragement and celebration. All residents of the area are invited to attend. For more information, call Nicole Lightwine of the […]