To celebrate the season of gratitude and giving, we asked our neighbors what they’re thankful for.
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Posted inCommunity, Education, Neighborhoods
Teens Grow Greens’ interns explore Milwaukee’s neighborhoods through new internship
A group of Milwaukee teens spent their summer exploring Milwaukee neighborhoods as part of Teens Grow Greens’ newest internship.
Posted inCommunity, Harambee, Housing, Neighborhoods, Riverwest
Harambee residents develop community-led plan to improve quality of life
Harambee residents and community leaders have developed a Quality of Life plan that focuses on improving the neighborhood in the next five years.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of March 8
View artwork at the Urban Ecology Center; attend a Harambee neighborhood meeting; celebrate Harriet Tubman’s legacy; enjoy yourself at the Latino Carnaval; and take an Afro-Caribbean dance class with Juanibi Wellness.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, Economic Development, Harambee, North
ThriveOn King artwork will spotlight Bronzeville’s vibrant cultural past
The ThriveOn King redevelopment in Bronzeville will feature art from over 20 artists that celebrates and reflects life in its surrounding neighborhoods.
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5 things to know and do the week of Nov. 6
Explore your creative side at Milwaukee Christian Center’s paint and sip; receive free food from WestCare Wisconsin’s food pantry; improve your mental health with art; share ideas to help children; and have coffee and chat with Judge Molly Gena at Escuela Verde’s Newline Community Cafe.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, North
North Side residents can get free pet care services through the Pets for Life program
The Wisconsin Humane Society’s Pets for Life program exists to spread support and kindness among families with pets on the North Side.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: May 22 to May 26
Check out the opening of the temporary MLK library branch; get information on community grants from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation; purchase plants at Dominican Center’s “Bloom and Groom” sale; hear personal stories from teens on the theme “spill the tea”; and get job training for high-paying careers in system maintenance.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: April 10 to April 14
Help kick off the new season for Forget Everything And Run; get coffee with Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa; walk with neighbors in Kozy Park; provide feedback on improvements in Harambee; and apply for grants that build community in your local park.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 31
Vote early (but deadline is Saturday); attend the Harambee quality-of-life feedback session; check out the free grocery giveaway and resource fair organized by DreamTeam United MKE; attend free theater classes for youths from Milwaukee Rep; and participate in a community baby shower at Safe & Sound.