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.
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Fireworks to light up Milwaukee sky this weekend
Looking for a place to watch fireworks this weekend? Below is a list of nearby locations hosting Fourth of July fireworks celebrations.
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Milwaukee Recreation plans summer arts camps
Milwaukee Recreation has scheduled three one-week arts camp offerings bringing young students together with local teaching artists. Camps for those ages 8-12 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays July 11-15; for ages 13-16, 9 a.m. to noon weekdays July 18-22. All camps will be held at Juneau High School, 6415 W. Mt. […]
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South Side street cleanup
This week’s South Side street cleanup will cover Greenfield Avenue from 1st Street to 16th Street, from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29. The cleanups are sponsored by Hope House, True Skool, Safe & Sound and 12th District Supervisor Peggy West. For more information, contact Peggy West at (414) 278.4269; Jamal Gibson at (414) 915.3731; Maria […]
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Reimagining Pierce Street
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors (LBWN) will convene a meeting to discuss residents’ vision for the Pierce Street Corridor (32nd Street to 39th Street) from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 in the Silver City Townhomes meeting room, 3507 W. Pierce St. The session will focus on the Urban Ecology Center, Hank Aaron State Trail, Silver City […]
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Art for kids—on wheels
The A.W.E. Fleet of Imagination travels to 19 Milwaukee park and playground sites to provide free art activities such as painting, sculpture and fabric arts for kids ages 4 to 14. The program runs from 1-4 p.m. weekdays from June 27 to Aug. 5 (no program on July 4th). Sponsor is Artists Working in Education, […]
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Art for kids—on wheels
The A.W.E. Fleet of Imagination travels to 19 Milwaukee park and playground sites to provide free art activities such as painting, sculpture and fabric arts for kids ages 4 to 14. The program runs from 1-4 p.m. weekdays from June 27 to Aug. 5 (no program on July 4th). Sponsor is Artists Working in Education, […]