Hundreds of walkers and runners set out from Miller Park on a recent Saturday morning to support the Hank Aaron State Trail. The 5K Run/Walk took participants through the Menomonee Valley along Canal Street, along the river and back to Miller Park.
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Child Health Week kicks off in Milwaukee
The city of Milwaukee is sponsoring the 11th annual Milwaukee Child Health Week from August 12-19.
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Yoga classes promote health, valley renewal
Menomonee Valley Partners sponsors outdoor yoga classes every Wednesday this month. Each class is $5 per participant, with proceeds going toward the ongoing restoration of Menomonee Valley. Click here for details. There are two sessions each Wednesday (Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24 and Aug. 31): from 6:45-7:30 a.m. in Menomonee Valley Park […]
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Group fights childhood obesity, promotes health
The Milwaukee Childhood Obesity Prevention Project (MCOPP) will hold its next monthly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, 2819 W. Richardson Pl. MCOPP is funded by Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The project works to provide access to good nutrition […]
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Home tour set for Layton Boulevard West
Housing Resources, Inc. is sponsoring a guided bus tour highlighting homes for sale in the Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park. The tour will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30 and will start from the Sacred Heart Center, Room 203, 1545 S. Layton Blvd. Children […]
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‘National Night Out’ promotes community, crime prevention
National Night Out, a national day designed to heighten crime prevention awareness and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, will be observed locally from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at Clarke Square Park, 2330 W. Vieau Pl. The free event, sponsored by Weed and Seed, will have community and crime-prevention information, children’s play area, refreshments, […]
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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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South side street cleanup comes to 5th Street
The south side street cleanup will continue from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 on S. 5th Street between Beecher and Chase avenues. Cleanups are scheduled every other week until Oct. 19 on the south side. Sponsors include Hope House, True Skool, Safe & Sound, & 12th District Supervisor Peggy West. For more information, contact Peggy […]
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Story time for bilingual families
Families are invited to a program of stories, songs, finger plays and crafts in English and Spanish from 6-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave. English-only speakers, Spanish-only speakers and bilingual speakers are all welcome. The event is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library. For details, call Forest […]
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Free family concert series
Free family concerts are planned for Tuesday evenings beginning this week in Kadish Park, between the Reservoir and Commerce St. The Skyline Music Series is sponsored by COA Youth & Family Center. The series will run at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays from July 12 through Aug. 23. For more information, call COA at (414) 263-8383.