The city of Milwaukee is sponsoring the 11th annual Milwaukee Child Health Week from August 12-19.
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Agape moves toward healthier food for community meal program
Agape Community Center is working to provide healthier food for the families who participate in its community meal program.
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Wisconsin’s smoking ban marks first anniversary
Members of the Wisconsin Latino/Hispanic Tobacco Prevention Network gathered June 5 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the state’s ban on smoking. Wisconsin is one of 27 states that have banned smoking in enclosed public spaces.
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Wisconsin’s smoking ban marks first anniversary
Members of the Wisconsin Latino/Hispanic Tobacco Prevention Network gathered June 5 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the state’s ban on smoking. Wisconsin is one of 27 states that have banned smoking in enclosed public spaces.
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Silver City Townhomes and sports court celebrate opening
A new sports court at Silver City Townhomes is now available for the community to use. The townhomes and sports court recently celebrated their grand opening.
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Mosaics piece together Native American culture at Brown Street Academy
Brown Street Academy principal Ava Morris wanted her students to have a variety of experiences that they might not otherwise have access to. The school lost its part-time art teacher in 2009, so when Morris heard about Arts@Large from a colleague, she jumped at the opportunity. The organization pairs diverse visual, literary, performing and multimedia artist educators with students for a three-year period.
Posted inLindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
Walnut Way’s Sharon Adams appears on MPTV
Sharon Adams, co-founder of Walnut Way Conservation Corp., discusses the “under-reported upside” of the city on Milwaukee Public Television’s 4th Street Forum.
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Local artists showcase talents in Clarke Square
Hecho en Milwaukee, an art collaborative fundraiser sponsored by the Milwaukee Mijas, was held recently at Mitchell Park.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Menomonee Valley, Neighborhoods, News, South
Bring your own mat
Early risers can get some exercise and help restore the Menomonee Valley by participating in yoga classes every Wednesday in June.
Posted inCommunity, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors to unveil Quality of Life Plan topics
Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park residents and others who are interested in the future of these neighborhoods will gather June 8 to learn what topics will be addressed in the Layton Boulevard West Quality of Life Plan.