June-Sept. 2016 NETWORK NEWS Vol. 34 - No. 2 Quarterly resource publication for single mothers Call or email to be added to News mailing list: 262-251-7333 [email protected] HOPE Network awards seven educational grants HOPE Network’s scholarship committee has selected seven winners of the annual Edmund Springman Educational grant. The award is disbursed for tuition or daycare in order to pursue continuing education. See photos on p. 24 and p. 6. The winners and their fields of study are: - Andrea Austin, Lakeland College, early childhood education - Nakia Harris, University of Phoenix, psychology - Kaleena Jones, Alverno College, environmental science with minors in chemistry & business - Imani Ryan, MATC, liberal arts/later, clinical psychology - Courtney Van Dusen, UW-Waukesha, early childhood education/special education - Estefani Villafuentes, Mount Mary University, business administration with minor in Spanish - Pamela Williams, WCTC, real estate & property assessment HOPE Network member Dani with her son at a recent We were able to again offer seven grants of $1,000 this year, Brewers game. She said: “We had such a great time at the thanks to generous donations from the Townsend Foundation, Brewer’s game last night! My kiddo LOVED it! He was cheer- Trackside Services, Greenfield Woman’s Club, P & J Stroud, AJ ing and had his hat and glove on, ready to catch a ball. Thank Star, and other individual contributors. you to the Brewers organization for making that possible!” Free meals for children ------Join HOPE Network ------Kids 18 and under can eat three meals a day this summer at supervised locations (schools, parks, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Only $5 for 2016! community centers). Dial 2-1-1 (866-211-2280 from your cell Annual membership for single mothers is $5, and includes phone) or visit impactinc.org for sites in your zip code. Sponsors: these benefits: Invitations for free tickets (Bucks & Brewers Kohl’s. & others Sites also listed at: www.hungertaskforce.org games, Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum); opportunity to apply for educational grant and cribs; and Update bulletins and emails with events not listed in the news magazine Other programs, such as the clothing banks and this news magazine, are free to any single mother, but only paid members Thirty-FourThirty-Four andand receive the above benefits. Are you a member? Even though you receive this new magazine, you may not be TimeTime t�t� Soar!Soar! a “member” of HOPE Network. If you aren’t receiving our Up- HOPE Network Fall FUNdraiser date bulletins or emails, it means you haven’t paid $5 annual dues to qualify for extra member benefits. F�iday, October 7 For a membership application, call our office, 262-251-7333, or download from www.hopenetworkinc.org Davians in Menomonee Falls featuring a sit-down dinner, 50/50 raffle, and silent & voice auctions HOPE needs silent auction items Gift certificates for restaurants, stores, massages, golf or sports 262-251-7333 items, games, movies, hotels or themed gift baskets - call us if www.hopenetworkinc.org you can donate: 262-251-7333. We’d need the items by early Sept. for our fundraiser on Oct 7. Donations are tax deductible. HOPE NETWORK NEWS Quarterly community resource publication Table of Contents by HOPE Network for Single Mothers Pages 2-3 Emergency, legal, health resources Phone: 262-251-7333 Fax: 262-251-2088 Page 4 Want ads, rummages E-mail: [email protected] Pages 6-9 Nutrition, fitness, concerts, theatre, Web site: www.hopenetworkinc.org Pages 10-11 Fun things to do; art events, camps Mailing address: PO Box 531, Menomonee Falls, WI 53052 Office location: Room #201, Good Shepherd Church, N88 Page 12-13 Nature centers, Zoo discounts W17658 Christman Rd., Menomonee Falls, 53051 Pages 14-15 Training for childcare providers, job training, Office hours: 8am-12:30pm Mon.-Thurs. education, computer & home buyer classes Staff: Pauline Beck, Executive Director Pages 16-19 Prenatal, parenting classes, family centers June Prestin, Administrative Assistant Pages 20-22 Trading Posts (clothing banks), low-cost clothing, News Editor: Pauline Beck, [email protected] food pantries Editorial Researchers Carol Deming, Janice Eisen, Brad Klages, PDF on our website has more pages of info that didn’t fit! Brad Sagadin, Derrick Washington, Pam Williams, Pat Wille Columnists Gail Grenier Sweet, Pamela Oberg-Sutton Deadlines for news items for upcoming issues: Board of Directors Dec. 4, Mar. 4, June 4, Sept. 4, e-mail to: [email protected] James Bickler, director Pamela Oberg-Sutton, director Lois Graff, director Leah Pounds, director Nadiyah Groves, director Krista LaFave Rosolino director Keep our list updated Crystal Hearvey, director Wendy Sowinski, director Even though you notified the post office with your address Lisa Lopacinski vice president Gail Grenier Sweet, president change, please call us with your new address! It’s very important, and treasurer Portia Williams, director and will allow us to continue sending this publication to you for Rhonda Noordyk, director Mary Witzlib, secretary free! Thanks! Call us at 262-251-7333 (or email - see left). Single mothers comprise 40% of HOPE’s board. See this newspaper on our web site HOPE Network is a volunteer-based grass-roots support sys- Have it at your fingertips, in your computer, for reference! A tem providing emotional, educational, and material support to .pdf of the paper is on our site: www.hopenetworkinc.org single pregnant women and single mothers and their children in the greater Milwaukee area. Go green! We can e-mail this paper HOPE’s supportive services give single mothers a sense of Contact us 262-251-7333 [email protected] community, help them enhance their parenting skills and develop self-reliance, and aid them in planning a future for themselves Problems with public benefits? and their children. The nonprofit, charitable organization was Legal Action of Wis: free legal assistance for W-2, food stamps, founded in 1982 by Gail Grenier Sweet. medical assistance, childcare, or other public benefit problems. Also: family law, landlord/tenant, school problems. Call 278- Legal help, walk-in clinics 7722, 888-278-0633 for times/location. Other help: Repairers of Centro Legal: attorneys provide low-cost representation for fam- the Breach, 934-9305; Welfare Warriors Helpline: 342-6662 ily law, criminal misdemeanor cases. 1pm walk-in hrs. on Wed. for divorce, paternity, child placement, or child support issues (1st 20 Mobile legal clinic people are served). 384-7900. 614 W. National One-time consultation with an attorney offering Free, brief legal advice on most civil matters. Includes family law, landlord-ten- Legal Aid Society free legal assistance for bankruptcy, civil rights, consumer problems, SS/SSI disability claims, healthcare power of ant issues, small claims, large claims, and credit-consumer is- attorney, wills, eviction, foreclosure, Municipal Court matters, IRS sues. Cannot do criminal cases or provide ongoing help. Can- problems. Walk-in Intake 1:30-3:30pm Mon. & Wed. at 728 N. James not provide ongoing representation, but can offer info on how to Lovell St. Call for other locations: 727-5300 retain an attorney if needed. Clinic stops taking walk-ins when sign-up list is full. Run by Marquette & Milw. Bar Assn. Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics: Attorneys assisted by - St. John’s Lutheran Church, 8:30-10:30am June 23, July 21, Marquette law students provide free, brief legal advice & referrals Aug. 25. 5500 W. Greenfield Ave for non-criminal matters on a walk-in basis. Closed in Dec. - St Benedict the Moor 3-5pm July 12, Aug. 9, 924 W. State St. House of Peace 3-7pm Tues. Child support: 5-7pm 1st/3rd Tues Hmong speakers: 3-5pm 3rd Tues. 1702 W Walnut, 933-1300 Smoke Alarm Hotline: 286-8980 United Comm Center 5-7pm Wed. Spanish/English. Child sup- If you need a smoke alarm and cannot afford one, contact the port: 5-7pm 2nd, 4th, 5th Wed. 730 W Washington. 384-3100 Milwaukee Fire Department to have one installed for free. Milw Justice Center: 901 N. 9. Rm G-9. Thurs. & Fri. Sign in Do this today, to keep your children safe! starts at 1:30 and list fills up fast. For Milw. Co. residents. Get help For those affected by homicide. 1- with landlord tenant matters 2-3pm Th. 278-2910 Grief Support Group 3pm every 3rd Sat., Salvation Army, 4129 W. Villard. 463-3300 -2- National Nights Out provide family fun & strengthen neighborhoods Brookfield, Civic Plaza, 2100 N. Calhoun, Aug. 3, 5-9pm. State, or online at www.tosasnightout.org/event-register/ Kids’ activities, food, entertainment, dunk tank, K-9 unit, kids’ Waukesha, Frame Park, Rotary Bldg. grounds, Aug 3, 5-8pm. ID kits, Community Walk Against Crime. Safety info, free food (while supplies last), kids’ carnival games, Avenues West/Martin Drive, West Side Market parking lot next inflatable jump house, live music. 262-524-3831. to Harley-Davidson HQ, 1201 N. 35th, Aug. 2, 2-7pm. Wedgewood Park, 7201 W. Wedgewood, Aug. 1, 6:30–8:30pm. Cudahy, library parking lot, Aug. 4, 4–8pm. 769-2260 Music by Our House: professional 4-part harmonies. Franklin, Franklin Library, 9151 W. Loomis, Aug. 1, 6–9pm. West Allis, West Allis Farmer’s Market, 65th & National, July Greenfield, Konkel Park, 5151 W Layton, Aug. 2, 5:30-8:30pm. 25, 5–9pm. Music, carnival games, health fair, food, and more. Free brats & hot dogs (while supplies last), K-9 Unit demonstra- tion, dunk tank, inflatable rides, UW Marching Band, and police, Oak Leaf Passport Tour fire, and public works vehicles and equipment on display. Purchase a Passport or Milw. Co. Kops Park 3321 N. 86, Aug. 4, 5:30–8:30pm. Children’s activi- Trails & Park Map for $5 and col- ties, raffles, food, family run. lect special “keywords.” Get 10 key- Kosciuszko Park 2201 S 7, Aug 2, 6-8pm, music, fun for kids. words, register your passport online Lincoln Park, 1301 W. Hampton, Aug. 2, 6:30–8:30 pm. KIC at parkpeoplemke.org, and be eligible Keep’n It Clean: dynamic vocals and rhythm. for prizes inc. Trek bike, biking sup- St. Francis, Aug 3, 6-9:30pm, Vretner Park, 4224 S. Kirkwood. plies, tickets, gift certificates. Pur- Military displays, police & fire equipment, resource booths, fire- chase Passports at golf clubhouses, works, live music, antique car show, inflatables (bounce houses) the Domes, Wehr Nature Center, Wauwatosa: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound, Wheel & Sprocket, Rainbow Jersey Your kids will have fun Bicycles, or Johnson’s Bikes. Scout Aug. 3, 4–8pm. Health & safety displays, live music, coloring looking for the keywords contest, scavenger hunt, more. Registration ($12 1st family mem- or church groups that want to partici- as you bike or walk the ber, then $8, $3, $2, 5th & 6th free) includes admission to Zoo, pate: call Cheri Briscoe, 239-7883, trails. Collect 10, and you

free parking, T-shirt. Register at Little Read Book Store, 7603 W. for special offers while supply lasts. can register for prizes! ______Where to call for food, help See p. 20-22 for food pantries, clothing banks IMPACT 2-1-1: 24-hour helpline to find food pantries, shelter, meal Legal information & referral services -- also see page 2: sites, family resources, health & social services: Legal Action of WI 278-7722. For MATC students 297-6630 Dial 2-1-1 (at pay phone, dial free: 1-866-211-3380) Nonprofit Legal Services of SE WI/Milw & Wauk: 839-8899 Domestic violence 24-hr. hotline: 933-2722 Community Advocates: May help with rent, housing, prescriptions, (Sojourner Family Peace Center, which also has a shelter) security deposits, utility bills. 449-4777. Listing of resources in multi-lingual “You Are Not Alone” bro- Bureau of Milw. Child Welfare, 24-hr. emergency no. to report chure: http://tinyurl.com/l4ab2t9 child abuse for Milw County: 220-SAFE (7233) Also, Milw. Women’s Center Emergency Shelter: 671-6140 Waukesha: Women’s Center 24-hr. Crisis Line 262-542-3828 WIC supplies food vouchers for pregnant women, mothers with ba- bies under 6 mos., and breastfeeding women of babies up to one Other shelters for mothers & children: year and their children up to age 5. Must meet income guidelines to -- Hope House, 24 hrs., 209 W. Orchard, 645-2122 qualify. 1-800-722-2295 -- Casa Maria, 1131 N. 21, 344-5745 -- Joy House, 830 N. 19, 344-3774 Central City Churches Outreach, 9:30-3 M-Th. Resource refer- -- Salvation Army, 1730 N. 7, 265-6360 rals. See: “Emergency Food” listing on page 22. Our Savior’s Lu- -- Cathedral Center, 845 N. Van Buren, 831-0394 theran Church, 3022 W. Wisconsin. 342-1522 -- Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center, shelter for mothers under Cudahy and St. Francis, zip codes 53110/53235 744-0645 age 18 with their child, 732 S. 21 St., 647-8200. South Milwaukee, zip code 53172 only: 764-5340 Also has transitional housing for homeless mothers ages 18-21 and their children, 672-5531. Waukesha Co. only: Hope Center, 502 N. East Ave.; furniture, nurse, clothes (casual & career), household items, 5:30pm meal M-W-F 262- Shelter for families (fathers, mothers, children): 549-8726 Hebron House of Hospitality: families/single women shel- -- Family Support Center, 3025 W. Mitchell (call 1st, may be full: ter, 812 N East Ave, 262-549-8722. Hebron, Siena & Jeremy Houses, 385-0854, choose Option #2) no-interest loans, housing specialist, transitional living apts., expe- Parent Helpline, 671-0566 dite SSI/SSDI disability 262-549-8720. Support groups & classes and confidential phone counseling about Waukesha Co. Food Pantry: 1301 Sentry Dr. 1-3pm M-F, 6-8pm Th, any parenting issue. Referrals to parent education, support programs, 9:30-11:30am Sat for Waukesha County only 262-542-5300. 1st Call home visiting, and community resources for Help crisis line: 262-547-3388 -3- (10% single mother discount!) Single Mother Want Ads Hair by Imani, servicing men, women, children. Sewin hair extensions Single mothers may place an ad here or in bi-monthly Updates for $50+; dreadlock interlocking $50+; cornrow/French Braids $30+; flat- $1. Free to HOPE members. Send ad to [email protected], iron & style $20+. Call/text Imani for consultation/scheduling 350-2539 NOTE: HOPE Network does not do background checks on childcare or email: [email protected] (10% single mother discount!) providers or clients. $30 for 60-minute massage for HOPE Network members. Momma, you deserve a break. www.lightworkmassagemke.com Lightwork Therapeu- PROVIDING CHILDCARE tic Massage & Bodywork 204 E.Capitol #105. Schedule: 715-904-1592 A Joyful Noise Childcare is currently enrolling. 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What a scene! Action everywhere. founder We watched for maybe ten minutes. We considered going back Gail Grenier Sweet to the hotel room to fetch the big boys, Oliver and Liam, who would have loved to see the crabby battleground. So many of Do it now! their fantasies and so much of their play involves fighting, weap- [Gail recently wrote this for her blog: Gail Grenier Here.] ons, enemies. We knew the two cousins were reading and playing quietly while Charlie and Katie rested in the next room with their I cannot believe it’s been nine months since I wrote a blog post. two younger sons. I lost a year of my life moving from a big home in the country We decided against disturbing “quiet time” - surely we’d get where I had lived for 34 years to a smaller home in the city. another chance to show the boys the crabs. We went on our way But here I am...finally. in what proved to be a futile search for swimmable mangrove. What got me back to my blog was the wondering clanking The tide was out and our former mangrove snorkel area was tem- around inside my head. I am wondering: how many times do we porarily muddy sand. have to learn the thing we already knew? And you know what? We never again caught the same crab This is what I just learned, yet again: DO IT NOW. A bunch of scene. We monitored the tides and returned time after time, with crabs taught me.... and without the children, only to discover one or two fiddlers, la- My husband, Mike, and I just returned from a vacation to zily poking around. We never again hit prime time in their work- Florida, where we spent almost a week with our friend Tina, our day. grandchild Liam, plus our son Charlie, his wife Katie, and their Life goes fast. DO IT NOW! sons Oliver, David, and Simon. With such a motley crew, all movement toward adventure was Founder’s book sales benefit HOPE cumbersome. But Tina and I are nature nuts and we were deter- Gail’s books are available from Amazon.com, or at the HOPE mined to squeeze as much plant and animal life into our days as Network office in Meno. Falls (call for hrs.: 262-251-7333): Call- we could. (Our own kids used to complain during Florida trips ing All Horses ($9), Dessert First ($13), Dog Woman ($10), Don’t when they were little, “Not another nature park!”) Worry Baby ($13). For more info or to have her speak at your book On one of our last days there, Tina and I decided to snorkel club, church or civic group, contact her at [email protected] around a mangrove patch nearby, where we had snorkeled 20 years ago. Mike offered to drive us, so we grabbed our snorkels and masks and started walking to the car. Our hotel sat on the Intercoastal waterway, and we could see Select us as your charity, shop at AmazonSmile, and they’ll do- the tide was going out as we approached the parking structure. nate 0.5% of the price of your purchases to us. It’s the same as We looked down from our walkway to the re-emerging sand a shopping with regular Amazon, except we benefit each time you few feet below, and saw them: hundreds of fiddler crabs. purchase! Go to smile.amazon.com. When prompted for the char- They were busy with the work of low-tide fiddler crabs every- ity name, enter our IEN number: 39-1475304. You may also enter where: building, guarding, and fighting. HOPE Network but there are other charities with the same name. Most were digging hidey-holes. In and out they skittered, tot- ing balls of sand out from within their lairs. They deposited the little sandballs nearby, and as they continued, neat piles accumu- Back to School Health Fairs lated, like small weak versions of the stone walls that demarcate 10am-3pm Aug. 19: North Division High School, 1011 W. Center Fight Asthma Milwaukee 10am-3pm Aug. 26: South Division High School, 1515 W. (FAM) Allies provides free Lapham Blvd. asthma education and home asthma trigger identification School-aged children will be able to get school-required immu- to people with asthma (2-40 nizations as well as lead tests, vision and dental screening, health years old) living in Milwau- are information and resources. kee County. An educator Free backpacks and school supplies given to children with up- will visit your home at your to-date shot records or who received shots or lead testing at the convenience. Free asthma supplies are provided while available. fair. Children need to be present and with parent to receive gifts & Call 988-3269 for more information and to schedule! services. Sponsored by Milw. Health Dept. for the past 16 years. -5- requirements, I will be promoted to property appraiser. Property appraisers study a property’s structure and use current market data to formulate an “opinion” which is the current value of a piece of property. I’m excited to start my career and Abrianna is extremely proud of me. I enjoy book clubs, movies, real estate, and investigating. Lo- cating resources for myself and others is a passion of mine. In January of each year, I start tracking down cool things hap- pening the following summer for my daughter to enjoy. By the time summer rolls around, she can look forward to six or seven camps to attend! This summer she will be going to Girl Scout camp for art and horseback riding, a Discovery World chemistry camp, and a swimming class at the Urban Ecology Center among several others; all of which offer full or partial financial assistance. Abrianna will be starting 5th grade at Catholic East Elemen- tary in the fall. She is a wonderful student with many friends. She enjoys playing with her dolls, reading books, and playing video Grant winner: Pamela Williams games. She loves trying new things and making new friends. My name is Pamela Williams and I live in the Riverwest Watching her grow up and develop into a beautiful young lady neighborhood of Milwaukee. I attend Waukesha County Tech- inspires me to always be the best role model for her and to con- nical College pursuing an associate’s degree in Real Estate and tinue to always do my best. Property Assessment. I work full-time in the assessor’s office in Volunteering with HOPE Network has really helped me to see City Hall and I am a single mom to an amazing 9-year-old girl how resourceful we moms are. If I could give any advice to other named Abrianna. single mothers it would be to always keep your eyes open for I chose the Real Estate program because working in the as- opportunities to create new experiences and memories for your sessor’s office has opened up a whole new world for me. Af- children. Ask other mothers what their children are doing, as ter working there for a few months, I went to my bosses and well. Share your children’s experiences with other mothers and expressed my interest in becoming a property appraiser. They create a network. I guarantee your kids will never forget it. thought that was great and told me to enroll in the program at Every issue we include profiles of our scholarship winners; WCTC. Upon completion of the program and the passing of state the other six will be highlighted in upcoming editions. King Center Back-to-School Festival At Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Aug. 13 Deals at Summerfest 11:30am-6pm. Food, gospel music, games, inflatable attractions, June 29: noon-3pm, free w/3 non-perishable food items. June 30: 4-6pm $5 admission arts & crafts workshops, and youth talent stage. Free hotdogs July 1: noon-3pm, free if wearing red shirt or w/red Sendik’s bag noon-2pm. To receive a backpack with school supplies, parents July 2: noon-3pm free with Goodwill donation receipt ($10 & their children must sign up between noon-2pm. Children ages min) from June 1-July 2 (first 1,500) 5-17 must be present when registering; & with parent when back- July 3: noon-3pm, first 2,500 free with 3 non-perish food items. packs are distributed at 4pm. 1531 W Vliet. 344-5600 July 5: noon-3pm, free for all + discounts on select foods July 4 Talent Contest at King Community Cen- July 6: noon-3pm, free w/receipt dated June 6-July 7 for Johnson- ter – audition now! If your children can dance, sing, or ville chicken kabobs have an artistic skill or talent, they can audition for the Center’s July 7: noon-3pm, free 1st 2,500 w/specially marked Mt. Dew can. Also, active duty & vets w/military ID & up to 4 family members. 4th of July talent contest. Auditions: 6-8pm June 20, 21, 22. The July 8: noon-3pm, free for 1st 750 with Boston Store credit card talent show at noon July 4 will have cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and July 9: noon-3pm, free for 1st 1,500 w/new or gently used book 3rd place in two ages groups: 5-12 yrs. and 13-17 yrs. Dr. Martin donation ($10 min value-preferably picture & early reader books) Luther King Jr. Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet. 344-5600 July 1 & 9: starting at 5pm for 1st 5,000, Two free Brewer Stay connected when it matters most tickets for July 25-28 July 10: noon-3pm, free for all Access Wireless provides mobile phone service to income- Kids bowl free all summer at Brown Deer Lanes, 4715 eligible consumers as part of the government-funded Lifeline Bradley; Classic Lanes Greenfield, 5404 W Layton; Root River Assistance program. Lifeline helps those experiencing financial Center, 7220 W Rawson; JB’s on 41, 4040 S 27, Howard’s Grove; hardship stay connected to family members, schools, child care Riviera Lanes, 8600 W Greenfield; Circle B Recreation, Cedar- providers, and potential employers. Customers receive a free mo- burg; Village Bowl, Meno. Falls; Alpine Lanes, Muskego; Sussex bile phone and free monthly service, with 250 free minutes and Bowl, Sussex/ Waukesha; King Pin Bowl & Ale House, West Bend; unlimited text. Apply at www.enroll.accesswireless.com Get coupon at www.kidsbowlfree.com Does not inc. shoe rental -6- Six grandchildren, gardening, book club, bridge, parish work, Volunteer Spotlight traveling to Mexico, Alaska, Italy, Germany…we don’t know how Carol Deming has time to volunteer, but she does! Carol Deming Oh, and she also works one day a week in the Infinity Health Care HR Dept., where she’d been full time before semi-retiring. Carol has two important volunteer roles at HOPE Network: da- tabase work and researcher for this news magazine. She verifies the information on pages 16 and 17, making sure that all the prenatal and baby resources are up-to-date. This is a task she can do at home, using the Internet, phone, and computer. Carol has been a fact checker since the September 2012 issue. Her skills in Excel and mail merge are also put to good use in our office. Carol runs the labels for mailings and generates personalized thank-you letters. She also prepares documents for shipping quantities of this news magazine to 167 outlets (clinics, Tom snapped agencies, churches, food pantries, and libraries). When the items, a photo of Carol tickets and gift certificates start coming in for our silent auction in with their fall, Carol keeps a careful record of everyone’s donations. newest Babysitting those grandchildren keep her busy, and she and her grandson, husband, Tom, are happy to have their daughter and two sons all Jack living in Wisconsin now. Jameson We’re not sure how we found Carol; perhaps she poked her Tobias, head in our office one day as she was working with the geranium born May 24. plantings at Good Shepherd, or while there for her duties as head of the Communion Ministry. We’re certainly glad she did! Thanks, Carol, for your faithful volunteer service! -- Pauline Beck, executive director . Summer camps: most offer financial aid, scholarships Hot Summer Milwaukee provides resources to Milwaukee Center’s after school program. 1531 W. Vliet. 344-5600. families to help them select summer schools, camps, enrichment YMCA Day Camps: Arts & crafts, free weekly field trips, edu- programs and other activities. See website: hotsummermke.com cational activities, sports, swimming, hiking. Scholarships avail- Concordia’s STEAM Camp (Science, Technology, Engineer- able. Free before-and-after care. Wis. Shares. Sites: NW YMCA, ing, Arts, Math): a hands-on, high interest exploratory camp for Rite-Hite Family YMCA; Brookfield Elementary School; Lin- Grades 3-8. 9am-noon OR 1-4pm. July 18-22. Concordia Univer- coln Park, Wilson Park, Milw. Co. Sports Complex in Franklin, sity, 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon. Cost: $99 ea. half-day Greene Park, St. Francis. www.ymcamke.org 224-9622 session. Scholarships available for children eligible for free/re- Urban Ecology Center Camps duced lunch thru WI DPI: Wis. Educational Opportunities Pro- Call Kristen 964-8505 x 125 gram, 227-4466; or contact Dr Kremer Concordia 262-243-4271 COA summer camps: Camp Helen Brachman in central Wis. Alice’s Garden: Seeds, Soil & Soul camps for grade school June 26-July 8, July 10-22 & July 24-Aug. 5 for campers ages students to explore science, reading, yoga, art, health, & spiri- 8-17. Aug. 7-12: ages 8-15. Day camps for ages 7-12 thru River- tuality. Through urban gardening, reading circles, art, studying west Center, 909 E. Garfield, or Goldin Center, 2320 W. Burleigh. parables, and life skills & wellness education, students explore Scholarship forms at 909 E North Ave. 263-8383 coa-yfc.org both the soil of the Earth, the fertile ground that is their minds and imaginations, and the “soil” of their budding faith & spiri- Journey House: Longfellow Summer Camp, June 20-Aug. 12, tuality. Active, hands-on learning guided by local artists, educa- ages 5-14, $50 per student Kagel Summer Camp, June 20-July tors, scientists, chefs, gardeners. $40 per week, vegetarian lunch 29, ages 5-12 $50/student. South Division Camp June 20-July 29, inc. 8am-noon, July 18-July 22, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5, Aug. 8-12. ages 8-17, FREE. Football Combine Camp, 6-8pm June 20, 22, 2136 N. 21. Contact Nancy at [email protected], or Venice 24, 27, 29, July 1, FREE, ages: 6-17. 2110 W. Scott, 647-0548 at [email protected], or by texting (414) 687-0122 Milw. Bucks Block Party, 11am-4pm June 18. Music, King Community Center Summer Camp June 20-Aug. 5. vendors, games, food, drinks, and appearances by current & for- 9am-4pm M-F. Ages 5-12. $200. Field trips, cooking, karate, gar- mer players. Groundbreaking for new arena. Corner of 4th St. & dening, sport camps. Includes meals, one-yr. membership to the Juneau. Free. -7- My doctor cleared me to go, as long as I stayed on my medica- Gramma Duty tion. Just before flying out, I find out that one of my cousins is A note to single sick with bronchitis. You know what that means....no margaritas on the beach for us!!! grandmothers... When I arrived in Nashville, it turns out she wasn’t feeling By Pamela Oberg-Sutton, very well at all. a.k.a. Grammy Pammy Long story short.... I ended up staying in Tennessee. I still got the rest and relaxation I needed. In a few days, she was feeling Gramma Pam finally took a vaca- better, so we did some fun things in Tennessee...Gramma stuff: tion... alone! No kids. This was actu- eating... boating... shopping. ally easier than I planned. All in all, it was a great trip, a learning experience for both me The two older kids went to their dads’ here in Milwaukee. The and kids. Hopefully they will all appreciate me more when I ar- youngest, Cortez, went to his dad’s in Chicago. I really didn’t rive home. I didn’t realize it would be so easy to leave and go on think this would go as easy as it did. When I get home, I’ll get the a vacation. (I don’t think it would have been in the years earlier). full report, but right now things seem to be going really well. The truth will be told when I fly back home to Milwaukee. I haven’t flown for over five years. Getting on the plane was So in the end, I am grateful to have had this opportunity, this exciting. I love the tourist feel I had. I was so stress-free. I actu- learning experience, this time to myself. Hopefully moving for- ally finished my book on the plane that I had started three weeks ward I’ll be able to take more of these trips, and each one will be prior. I was able to pack light too, just for me!!! better than the last. The original plan was to fly to Nashville, meet with my cous- ins, and then drive to the Gulf from there. Have a great summer! The week before, I was really sick with some stomach issues. Free admission, discounts to summer festivals Downer Classic, June 25. Cyclists from around the world compete perishable food donation by 11am, also after attending 9:30 Mass in races throughout the day. 10am-8:30pm. Food & Family fun. and to military w/ID. Summerfest grounds.476-3378 Downer Ave. Free for spectators. Indiafest: Aug. 20 , 11am-9pm. Food, traditional music, costumes, Bastille Days July 14-15, 11am-11:30pm; July 16, 10am-11:30pm; dance, cultural shows, family activities. Humboldt Park, 3000 S. July 17, 11am- 9pm. Street performers, roaming minstrels, live mu- Howell, free. 751-7526 sic, international marketplace. Kid’s Day 10am kick-off on Sat. Kil- Mexican Fiesta Free Aug 26, noon-3p & Aug 27-28 noon-midnight bourn/Jefferson St. Free. 271-1416. w/military ID, seniors, people w/disabilities; ages 8 & under free w/ South Shore Frolics July 15, 4-10pm; July 16, noon-10pm; July 17, adult; music, cultural village, dance. Summerfest grounds 383-7066 9am-9:30pm. Music, kids’ games Sat & Sun 4-5pm; fireworks each Laborfest Sept 5, free noon-5pm. 11am parade downtown. Music, night (Fri/Sat 10pm, Sun 9:30pm). Sun: art fest, classic car show. clowns, magicians, pro wrestling at Summerfest site 771-7070 South Shore Park 2900 South Shore Dr. Free. International Food & Art Walk Silver City, Sept 8, noon-5pm. eth- Waukesha Co. Fair July 20: $1 adult, $1 park, noon-10pm & ride nic bands, dance, break dance contest, artists painting, kids’ activi- deals; July 21: $5 until 5pm & free park. July 22: $5 off until 5pm ties, food sampling; 34th & National Ave. Free. 383-9038 w/donation to Wksh or Ocon St.Vincent de Paul between July 5-22 July 24: $5 off adult admis w/printed coupon from www.weather- TosaFest Sept 9 : 6-11:30pm; Sept. 10: 10am-11:30pm. Music, fine tightcorp.com (reg price adult $10; ages 6-12 $5 at gate). From I-94 arts, petting zoo, rides, skatepark, kids activities, food. Farmer’s mar- Hwy. J exit: south to Northview Rd., west to fair. 262-544-5922 ket & art fair start at 8am. 76th & State Sts. Free.732-0162 Festa Italiana July 22-24: Fri 2-7pm, free ticket w/purchased ticket; Mexican Independence Sept. 11, 10am parade starts at 23rd St & Fri noon-6pm & Sat noon-4pm free ticket with Sendik’s red bag. On Oklahoma Ave. Down Oklahoma to 6th, left on 6th, right on Rose- Sunday, free for firefighters, law enforcement, teachers, military + dale, end at UMOS Center, 2701 S. Chase for festival, noon-8pm. 1 guest, with ID. Summerfest grounds, 233-2808 Music, clowns, pinatas, games, face painting, crafts 389-6002 Brady Street Festival July 30, 11am-midnight. Camel rides, BMX Bay View Bash Sept 17: 11am-10pm. Free. KK Ave. between Potter bike stunt team, pro wrestling, cave & rock climbing wall, music, & Clement. Art, music, crafts, family-friendly events. 483-0185 jewelry & pottery crafters, food. Free. 272-3978 ---- See Summerfest Deals on page 6 ---- State Fair Aug.9 before 4pm, $2w/2 donated food items. 266-7000 Cudahy Park Sweet Apple-Wood Festival, July 29, 4:30-11:30pm, Vest a K-9 Fest July 30, 1-11:30pm: Jul 31, 11-8pm, car show on Sat, carnival rides, 10am-3pm July 23, Fun event supporting mission to get a life-sav- game tent, raffle. 3000 E Ramsey Ave. ing vest for every police dog in Wis. and raise funds to purchase new Irish Fest: kids 12 & under free all Fest. Aug 18, free with school police dogs. Live music, police K-9 demos, appearances by Brewer supply donations; Aug 19, 1/2 price tickets $10; Aug. 21, free w/non- players. Free. 3670 S. 108 St., Greenfield (Hwy. 100). 543-7387. -8- Eat smart + keep active = a healthy family Yoga @ the Parks: Saturdays, July 9-Aug. 27. Enjoy guid- Milwaukee Swims offers 9 swim lessons for the discounted ed yoga outside! All ages and skill levels welcome. For adults price of $5/person or $10/family. For ages 6 and older, as well and accompanied children. Different class, different teacher each as non-swimming adults. The Y believes every child should week. Pay-what-you-can donation. learn the skills necessary to have fun and be safe. Scholarships -- Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park, 9-10am, 1859 N. available. No one will be turned away due to lack of financial 40. At July 9 & 16 sessions, it’s also: Kids Yoga Playdate. resources. Sites: Schultz Aquatic Center at Lincoln Park; Jack- -- Hart Park, 5-6pm, 68th & River Parkway, Wauwatosa son Park; Washington Park; Grobschmidt Pool, South Milw.; -- Atwater Park, 9-10am, 4000 N. Lake Dr., Shorewood and Northwest YMCA, 9050 N. Swan Rd. Sponsors: Milw. Co. -- Klode Park, 9-10am, 5900 N. Lake Dr., Whitefish Bay Parks/YMCA. Info or to register, ymcamke.org, call 357-2838 The programs are presented by omTown Yogis. Walk, Free Outdoor Summer Yoga by Lake Michigan at Veter- ans Park: 9-10am June 18, July 23, Aug. 6. For all fitness levels. Dance, Class taught by Power Yoga instructor Matt Gillespie on lawn Play, and next to kite store. Bring yoga mat. Bike! Family Yoga at Boerner Gardens: 10-11:30am June 25. $25 for up to 5 family members. All skill levels welcome. Ages Ciclovía 4+. Whitnall Park, Hales Corners. Register: 525-5653 MKE Alice’s Garden - 2136 N. 21 Yoga in the Garden: noon-1pm June 17 and June 24. Aug. 14: near Mitchell Park and the Hank Aaron Bike Trail, 6:30-7:30pm Tues. starts June 21. Free. All skill levels welcome. noon-4pm. Ciclovía MKE is a bike and open streets initiative that 365 Fitness Class with Daniela Morgan 6-7pm Thurs. thru Sept. promotes positive social, health, environmental, and economic Full body workout in the beautiful outdoors. Bring reusable wa- growth and connects Milwaukee’s diverse neighborhoods. Walk- ter bottle and towel. Workout mats provided. $5/class/person. able city streets are closed to motor-traffic for use by runners, All-Pro Football Camp led by Gilbert Brown along walkers, skaters, cyclists and anyone who wants to hit the pave- with coaches who have extensive football knowledge and expe- ment and explore their city. cicloviamke.org rience working with children. For beginners to experienced play- Join friends, families, and ers. Sign up any day on site: North Division High School, July Community Bike Rides: neighbors for weekly bike rides! Every Saturday through Aug. 12, 13, or 14. Ages 8-12: 8:30am-noon; high school students: 13 (except July 2). 10am: Meet at Silver Spring Neighborhood 1:30-4:30pm. Free; program of Milw. Rec. 943-3366 Center, 5460 N. 64 St. 10:15am: Ride starts (Wheels Out!) Bring Buy fresh & nutritious! See p. 25 for Fondy Market your bike and helmet, and let’s ride! Info: Delicia Morris, deli- [email protected] Sponsored by SSNC, Westlawn Partnership Cathedral Square Market: 9am-1pm Sat./not July 2, 16 at Ca- for a Healthier Environment, and UWM College of Nursing. thedral Square: Fresh food, live music, activities. 9am free Yoga in the Park by Wis. Athletic Club; 10:15am free zumba class. Go By Bike: 4-6pm June 24. Introductory biking course cov- Westown Farmers Market 10am-3pm Wed. Zeidler Square ers bicycling laws, essential gear, and how to plan and ride your Michigan/3rd-4th Sts. Music 11:45-1:45pm; new: lawn games. route safely and confidently. Fast-paced, one-hour class followed Children’s Day: Aug 10, 10-1pm storytelling, crafts, magician by optional practice ride through neighborhood. Bring your bike & juggler, Irish dancers. Customer Appreciation Day: July 27, and helmet if you can to the East Branch Library, 2320 N. Cra- discounts for lunch and special pricing from vendors, 276-6696 mer. Presented by Wisconsin Bike Fed. Walker Square Farmers Market 9th & Washington Sts. 7am- Free family swim at MPS pools 3pm Thurs. & Sun. SNAP benefits accepted on Sun. Walker 647-6050 Ages 7 & under must be with an adult who’s in the water Square Fest at the Market: 10am-2pm July 10. Food, culture, with them. Bring towel, suit, & swim cap/or buy for $2. music. Celebrate cultural diversity & healthy food. By: South - MacDowell (Juneau), 3-4pm Sat. June 18-Aug. 13. Side EAT Coalition (Empower, Access, Transform). 455-0577 - NEW: Morse-Marshall,4:10-5:20pm Wed. June 22-Aug. 10 - North Division Community Center, 1:05-2:15pm & 2:25-3:35pm AgriCULTURE Market: 4-8pm July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15. 130 Tue. & Thurs. June 21-Aug. 11 W Bruce St. CORE/El Centro Live music 5-7:30pm. Family Sto- - North Division 6:05-7:15/ 7:25-8:35pm Mon.-Th June 22-Aug 11 rytime at 4:30pm & 6:00pm w/book raffles. Local vendors inc. - Riverside Community Center, 1:05-2:15pm & 2:25-3:35pm Tue. & fresh produce, herbal products, eggs, honey, prepared foods and Thurs., June 21-Aug. 11 other handmade products. 225-4267 - South Division 6:05-7:15pm/ 7:25-8:35pm M-Th June 22-Aug 11 -9- Free Family Flicks Fun things to do Start at dusk Veterans Park, lakefront, Gift of Wings store (257-7275) -- June 25: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) Milw. Co. Parks Information: 257-7275 -- July 9: Jurassic World (PG-13) Free or reduced admission days for Milwaukee -- Aug 19: The Good Dinosaur (PG) -- Aug. 27: Zootopia (PG) County residents with proof of residency: -- Sept 4: Galaxy Quest and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13) - Zoo: see Zoo article on p. 13 for reduced rates Humboldt Park Bandshell, 3000 S Howell Ave. (257-7275) - Boerner Botanical Gardens, free 1st Tues. of the month -- July 30: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13) to Milw. Co. residents w/ID. Whitnall Park, Hales Corners -- Aug 6: Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- Sept 3: Grease (PG-13) Free to anyone; need not be Milw Co. resident: Movies in the Martin Dr. Neighborhood - Milw. Public Museum: Free 1st Thursday of month June 17: Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Art Museum: Free 1st Friday of the month July 15: The Peanuts Movie Aug 2: National Night Out activities, followed by movie at Fireworks Kite Festival July 3, Veterans Park, 11am-6:30pm, 8:30pm Alvin & the Chipmunks: gardens (46th & Vliet). Bring a then 7:30pm until fireworks start. Bring kites to fly. blanket & snacks.Use the bathroom before leaving the house. Mots Kite Fest, Sept 10 & 11, Sat. 10-6pm, Sun. 10-5pm, Bring St. Francis - Vretenar Park, 4230 S Kirkwood Ave. kites to fly; grand launch Sat noon 277-9121/425-9993 Gift of July 29: Star Wars – The Force Awakens Wings www.giftofwings.com Kite Society of WI & IL 7pm Meet costumed characters from the movie KidZ Days At the Center Free bounce house. Movie at dusk. Greenfield in Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton 10-11am Tues.-Thurs. through Aug. 18. Outdoor Peck Stage, Kil- June 25: The SpongeBob Movie bourn Ave. & Water St. behind the Marcus Center. Performances July 23: The Good Dinosaur Aug. 13: Minions by First Stage, Danceworks, Trinity Irish Dancers, and Lucky Diop, African drumming, plus the Balloon Show, Laughing with Greendale at Gazebo Park at Schoolway & Broad St June 18: Minions (PG) Animals, and more. Interactive program entertains and educates, July 15: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) making it popular among day care and school groups. Free. Live at Peck Pavilion South Milwaukee at Farmers Market at 11th & Madison Aves June 22: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) NEW! DanceMKE 7pm Tuesday Aug. 2-Aug. 23 Weekly dance July 13: Jurassic World (PG-13) Aug 10: Inside Out (PG) competition features Milwaukee dance artists from all disci- plines. Selected performers will battle it out for three consecutive Above the Clouds free classes weeks starting Aug. 2. The top three groups from each week will Held at various community sites, offers Christian-based free arts advance to the finals on Aug. 23. education programming for ages 5-18, 344-3019 -- Holton Youth + Family Center, 510 E. Burleigh, Drama, 2-3pm Sunday Band Concerts, 2pm; Tuesday Lunch Concerts, noon Aug. 1-5 for ages 8-12; 4 classes of ballet Aug. 27: Taste of Islands, celebrating culture of Jamaica with -- Urban Ecology Center, 3700 W. Pierce. Music (vocal), 3:30- music, art, and food. Music: 3pm UNITY The Band; 7pm Natty 4:30pm July 6, 13, 20, 27, ages 7-10. Nation. Crafts, face painting, multi-lingual storytelling, kids’ ac- -- New Beginnings Are Possible, 3717 W. Fond du Lac. Modern tivities; free dance lessons; art vendors. 2-10pm. Dance, 2-3pm July 25-28, ages 6-9 Peck Flicks at the Marcus Center Free outdoor family movies at -- Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, Martial Arts, 2:30-3:30pm Peck Pavilion Aug. 5, 11, 19, 26 June 27-July 1, ages 12-18; Modern Dance, 10-11am July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, ages 12-18. -- Journey House, 2110 W. Scott, Beginning Ballet, 10-11am July 25-29, ages 10-14 Summer programs for girls ------Free programs for K5 to 4th grade by Girl Scouts Open to all girls; need not be Girl Scouts. Vanessa, 443-3927 Summer Ground: for girls entering 3rd-7th grades. 10am- -- Camp Chinook, 1 week day camp, Waukesha, 8:30am-5:30pm 4pm Tues. & Thurs. thru Aug. 30, $30 one-time enrollment fee. Aug. 8-12. Transportation inc. from Notre Dame Primary School Drop-off and pick-up at Alice’s Garden, 2136 N. 21. Morn- to camp every day. Bring snacks, lunch. Free. ings at the Garden spent cultivating their own herbs, vegetables, -- Short program at Layton Boulevard Center (Notre Dame Pri- and flowers. Afternoons: exploring Milwaukee. Contact Nancy mary School facility at Greenfield and 26th St.). Snacks, supplies at [email protected], or Venice at [email protected], or provided. One day a week from July 11-Aug. 5, 2 hrs./day. by texting (414) 687-0122. -10- ART workshops ART jamborees ART camps Walker’s Point Center for the Arts Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 839 S. 5 St. www.wpca-milwaukee.org Neighborhood Nights: July 21, Aug. 18 with free admission Summer Art Camp at Walker’s Point Center for the Arts from 5-8pm. 1-5pm Tues.-Fri., June 14-Aug. 5, ages 6-12. Weekly themes: sto- July 21: Literacy Night. Stop by the Be A Maker space for a rytelling through photos, videos, journals; folk art; Latin dance; literacy-themed hands-on program. Sign up for the Super Read- and super heroes & heroines. Taught by certified educators & ex- ers summer reading program and join a story time with the Mil- perienced artists. Sign up for 1 week or all 8 weeks. Partial schol- waukee Public Library. Free books, summer reading lists and arships available; contact Maikue Vang 672-2787 x12, maikue@ examples of fun activities to do at home will be available while wpca-milwaukee.org Register online: wpca-milwaukee.org supplies last! August 18: Back-to-School Resource Fair Milw. Art Museum Free to everyone 1st Friday of month Join us for an evening filled with resources to help you prepare Open until 8pm Fridays, and children can create art in the Kohl’s your children for the upcoming school year! Elementary school- Art Generation Studio until 7pm. The Open Studio features a dif- age children in need will be eligible to receive free school sup- ferent theme each month, and the projects are always changing. plies (while supplies last). Free family pass to Art Museum Free annual family membership to Betty Brinn HOPE Network has a limited supply of free family passes The membership provides free admission for 2 adults & all the from the Milwaukee Art Museum. If you are a single mother and children living in the household, plus free bus tickets or parking would like one, email or call us with your postal mailing address passes. One adult per family must attend an orientation in order ([email protected] or 262-251-7333). to receive the free membership. If you have a free family mem- The pass is valid for free admission for up to two adults IF bership, you must visit at least 4X a year to renew for free. there is a child age 12 or under with you. It can be used multiple For info or next orientation, call: 390-5437 x5 times thru Sept. 5. The pass will allow you to attend these fun, interactive family events for free: Bay View Art in the Park: outdoor monthly fine art & craft festival 11-3pm Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave. Family Sunday July 24 10am-4pm Lights, Camera, Action: July 9: Milpawkee Pet Photography, come visit us with your Explore how paintings and movies can connect. Tour the feature furry friends. Also, workshop for a community mural. exhibit and then sketch a story, sculpt characters, watch local ac- Aug 13 and Sept. 10: Free children’s art workshops tors perform, and then be part of the scene. Free for Boys and Girls Club members & their families with membership card or Black Cat Alley: street festival Sept. 17-18 invite sheet. Also free to all ages 12 & under, but must be accom- Celebrates the large-scale murals being painted on the walls panied by adult paying $17 admission (unless using the family of alley buildings Sept. 12-18. The two-block alley will be an pass noted above). 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 224-3200 “open gallery walkway.” Location: between Kenilworth Blvd Story Time in the Galleries: 10:30am Sat. and Ivanhoe, in the alley between the Oriental Theatre on Far- well and Colectivo Coffee on Prospect. Artists from around the Free Family Art Workshops world will join local Milw. professionals and students to create Fun and affordable visual art classes for families, toddlers, this street art space. 477-7282 children, teens, and adults at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 18905 W. Capitol, Brookfield, WI 53045. NEWaukee Night Market: On June 15, July 13, Aug. PLUS - Free Family Art Workshops on the 2nd Saturday of 17, and Sept. 14 West Wisconsin Ave between 2nd and 4th Sts. every month! 10am-noon July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10. Each work- will be lit up with an open air market. Local art, craft, food, and shop features a different instructor and hands-on art project that produce vendors along with family friendly activities. 5-10pm the whole family can create together. All ages and skill levels are welcome. All supplies are included. Registration is required Professional women’s basketball The Milwaukee Aces is and workshops fill up quickly. Call Arts Education Coordinator, the only professional women’s basketball team since the Milwau- Mary Sugiyama at 262-373-5023. kee Does of 1978. Games are family friendly, fun, and exciting Register online at www.wilson-center.com/classes with a girl power attitude. Upcoming games: 3pm June 25, 4pm July 16, and 2pm July 23 at Bloechl Center, Mt. Mary University, Bad Art Night: Create Something Truly Awful, 6-7:30pm 2929 N. 92. Tickets: $10. Info: IOU Sports, 934-0773. June 21. Bring a friend to an alternative arts and crafts night Splash Day: Marx Park Brookfield, noon-2, Aug 11. Wet wild where the objective is to make the worst portrait imaginable. fun. Bring squirt guns/water balloons. 262-796-3781. Free. Create a portrait of your friend or a celebrity using ridiculous Town Truck Day Brookfield, 10am-noon, Sept 10, 645 N materials at East Branch Library, 2320 N. Cramer. Prizes will be Janacek Rd. Investigate fire engines, snowplows, police cars. offered to the worst artists. Refreshments, 262-796-3781. Free. -11- Boerner Family nature fun Botanical Gardens Havenwoods Environmental Free 1st Tues. Awareness Center of the month 6141 N Hopkins/1 block west of Sherman on Douglas/527-0232 to Milw. Co. All events are free. TBA = To Be Announced residents w/ID. Drop-Ins: nature activities, crafts, games for families, youth Regular groups, 9am-2pm. June 18: Art of Plants; July 9 & 16: Butterflies admission $5.50 adults; & Moths; Aug 13 & 20: Shadow Flyers: Bats; Sept 10/ 17: TBA $3.50 age 6-17. Family Hikes: 10:30-11:30am July 2: Butterfly Count; Sept. 9400 Boerner 10 & 17. Family Nature Hike: Bat Walk, 8-9pm Aug. 6. Dr Hales Cor- Preschooler Storytime for ages 3-5 w/adult: 9:30-10:30am. ners. 525-5661 June 21: A Pond Full of Cattails; July 5: Green Giants; July 19: Snails and Slugs; Aug. 2: In the Tall, Tall Grass; Aug. 16: Beeuties Concerts in and Beests; Aug. 30: Animals Get Hungry, Too!; Sept. 5: TBA the Gardens: Special Event: July 29, Shakespeare in the Park - 5:30pm the- 6:30-8:30pm ater workshop for kids, 7:30pm performance of As You Like It Thursdays Hiking: Come for your own walk in the park anytime. Enchanted Evening in the Garden, July 17, 6:30-8:30pm $5 Urban Ecology Centers per child; ages 2 & under are free. Children’s crafts, activities, and All programs free unless noted. Registration required for most. firefly catch-and-release. Dress as a flower fairy or garden gnome Scholarships available for most fees, contact center for details and explore the Gardens. Above photo from last year’s event.

UEC - Riverside Park 1500 E. Park Place (2800 block of a DNR angler educator or by EB Garner. For all skill levels and Oakland, east bank of river south of Locust). 964-8505. ages. Fishing license required for kids ages 16 and over. Free. Free open climb on rock wall, 2-4pm July 3, Aug 7, Sept 5 Family Fishing Adventure: Join us July 16 for a trip to Scout Animal Feeding, Sat 1pm Help feed the turtles, snakes, fish Lake Park for a guided fishing lesson on their beautiful, accessi- Nature Rangers Mon, Tues 4-5:30pm. ages 5 & up learn about ble fishing pier. Register by July 14. For adults and accompanied science; create environmental research projects. $15 for 2 mos. children ages 4 & up. Adults: $12; children: $10 (nonmembers). Community Vegan Potluck July 5, Aug 2, Sept 6, 6-8:30pm Free lunch program, 11am-1pm, Tues.-Fri. for all age kids. All are welcome, bring a vegan dish to pass. Free. River Rhythms Paddle June 29, July 13, July 27, Aug 10 6:30- UEC - Menomonee Valley 3700 W Pierce 431-2940 10pm for families. Canoe to Pere Marquette Park for the River Young Scientists Club, Tues & Thurs, 4-6pm; Sat, 1-4pm, Rhythms summer music series. All equipment provided. Bring a ages 5-12, $10 annual membership dues blanket, picnic foods, & drinks. $15. Pre-register at 964-8505. Friday Fishing Club 4-5:30pm Learn about fishing from a UEC - Washington Park 1859 N. 40, 344-5460 DNR Angler Educator. Free Young Scientists Club, Tues, Wed, Fri, 4-6pm, Sat 1-4pm, Animal Feeding every Sat., 1-1:30pm. Free ages 7-12, $10 annual membership fee. Saturday Sunshine Yoga on the Trail, Sat 10-11:15am June Animal Feeding Sat, 1pm. Help feed the turtles, snakes, fish. 18, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Learn the basics of yoga for every body Paddle Under The Summer Sun, 1-4pm June 25, celebrate type. $10 per session, registration required. summer with canoeing, bonfire, & other daylight celebration ac- Three Bridges Scavenger Hunt, June 22 4:30-5:30pm & Aug tivities. Adults $9, children $6. Ages 4 & up, with parents. 13 10:30-12:30pm, Find 12 objects hidden around Three Bridges Exploring Nature: 1-3pm June 22, July 6 & 20, Aug 3. Learn Park. For ages 5 & up. Free. about science & nature at Washington Park Library, then go to the Family Hike, July 7 & Aug 16 4:30-6pm. Hike through Three Park and use what’s been learned to explore. All ages. Free. Bridges Park; conclude with storytime by the fire. All ages, free. Yoga @ the Parks (see earlier page) Youth Project Squad, Sat 12-2pm, Learn about equipment re- African Drumming for Kids learn basics from Ryan Wash- pair, plant/animal care, UEC grounds keeping; for teens/families ington of the Ina Onilu African Drum & Dance Ensemble. Try it out for free on June 16, then join us for the full series: June 23, Water ski competition Professional slalom & jump ski- 30, July 7. 5:30-6:45pm For ages 7+. $10 per session (nonmem- ers at Veterans Park Lagoon Aug. 19-20. Sat. eve. finale. Athletes ber) from over 30 countries compete. Last year included bouncy hous- Wednesday Fishing Club through August. 4-5:30pm. Led by es, kids’ zone water park, face painting, balloon animals. Free -12- Zoo discounts & special events UWM Planetarium: Shows for adults & Reduced admission on Weds. for Milw. Co. residents with ID ages 5 & up. See www.planetarium.uwm.edu is $8 adults; $5.50 ages 3-12. On other days, Milw. Co. residents for parking. Physics Bldg, 1900 E. Kenwood w/ID save $1.75 off reg admission. No discounts on parking. Journey to Jupiter: 7-8pm July 13-15, July BUGS! Larger than Life through Sept 5: robotic recreations 20-22. Exciting times as NASA’s Juno arrives of 13 creatures at more than 200 times normal size, displays of at Jupiter July 4; discuss this & past missions. live bugs including tarantula, red-claw scorpion, more. $2.50/per- $5 inc. cosmic sundae/ 6pm ice cream social son plus admission. Download free augmented reality app before- Stars & S’mores 7-8:30pm Aug 31/$3 hand at iTunes or Google Play. s’mores kit; planetarium show; observing. Kohl’s Wild Theater: drama, songs, puppets. Free shows Telescope observing sessions / Franklin 10:15am, noon, 1:45pm, 3:30pm daily thru Sept. 5. sponsored by Wehr Astronomical Society, 8- Birds of Prey Show daily 11am, 12:45pm, 2:30pm. Free. 10pm July 23 & Aug. 27; 7-10pm Sept. 17, 1 block south of Ryan Father’s Day, June 19: All fathers admitted free. Rd. on 80th St. Sessions cancelled if overcast/or very windy, free Sunset Zoofari 6-9pm June 29 & July 6, 13, 20, 27, & Aug. 3. Live bands. Reduced cost (includes parking): Adults, $7; ages 3- Wehr Nature Center 12, $5.50; age 2 & under, free. Carload: $20 (max. 10 people). Whitnall Park 9701 W College. 425-8550. $3 per day to park Military/Veterans Family Free Day July 3, free admission & Naturenauts, other children’s programs are all $7 per session (if parking. Get tickets for mil/vets, immediate family at your local Milw Co. resident); check dates on Center’s calendar. County Veterans Service Office. Senior Celebration Sept 2, free admission for seniors 55 and Bug Day 1-4pm Sept. 18. $3, 2 yrs. & under, free. $3 parking. over with ID. Health and wellness exhibitors, music for dancing, For these programs, register by the Wed. before event. 1-mile walk through grounds. - Fireside Fridays 7-9pm July 15, Aug 12 Sept 16. Twilight walk Family Farm Weekend Sept 10-11. Milk chugging contest, thru trails, games, sing-a-longs, stories, campfire treats. Suggest- cooking demonstrations, farmers’ market, kids’ tractor-pull. ed for ages 5 & up. Cost: $8 for Milw. Co. residents; $3 parking Elephant Appreciation Day Sept. 17: Special events, tours. - Adult Moth Night: 8-10pm July 29 - Family Moth Night: 7- Admission: adult $14.25; 3-12 $11.25; 2 & under free; 60+ 9pm July 30 Cost is $7 for Milw. Co. residents + $3 parking $13.25. Parking $12. Hours: thru Sept. 5, 9-5pm daily; then 9- - Adult Bat Night: 8-10pm Aug. 26 (if kids, Grade 6 & up) Cost 4:30pm daily. 256-5412 See discount ticket article below right. is $7 for Milw. Co. residents + $3 parking Retzer Nature Center - Waukesha Buy discount tickets to Zoo, Six Flags S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha. 262-896-8007. at Milw. Recreation, 5225 W. Vliet, Room 162, 8:15-4:30 M-F, Wee Wonders for ages 2-4 with adult, 9:30-10:30am July 12, thru Sept. 2. Must buy tickets in cash, in person. 475-8180 Dis- Aug. 9. $4 per child, per day. Register ahead. count tickets for the Zoo are $10.50 for adults and $8.50 for ages Retzer Rangers for ages 5-7 with adult, 4:30-5:30pm July 11, 3-12. Discount for Great America: $46.25 adults (save $25). On Aug. 8. $4 per child, per day. Register ahead. July 2-10, special rate of $35.24 adult. Also, discounts for Coun- Family Adventure Hikes Sat. most 9-11am $4; under 5, free try Springs Water Park, Pewaukee & Dells sites. Cool World of Nature, ages 6-10, 1:30pm Mon. $6 Fresh produce, gardening, community meal Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Programs of Victory Garden Initiative at their Concordia Gardens 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., 352-2880. Urban Farm, corner of Concordia and Palmer, 431-0888 1-2pm July 2: Raptor Saturday, live birds; interesting info! Pay-What-You-Can FarmStand: Open Thurs. thru Sept. 1, Word With a Bird: 1-2pm every Sat. & Sun. except during 2-6pm. VGI’s FarmStand at Concordia Gardens is run by area State Fair. Meet a different bird each time! kids who grow food, harvest it, and get to keep all proceeds from Programs are free, but must pay admission to the Center: adults: selling it. Visit the Stand for affordable, organic produce, and help $8; ages 3-17: $5. The Center also has a viewing tower to climb, kids learn valuable entrepreneurial skills. 220 E. Concordia Ave beautiful hiking trails, and Lake Michigan shore. Urban Farm Work Days 9am-noon June 25, July 9 & 23, ______Aug. 13 & 27. Concordia Gardens, 220 E. Concordia Ave. Help See free Schlitz raptor programs with live birds: plant seeds, water, weed crops, spread mulch. At the end of the Germantown Library, July 14: 10:30-11:30am and 1:30- workday, harvest some fresh veggies to enjoy with your family. 2:30pm. N112 W16957 Mequon Rd. 53022 North Shore Library July 21 7pm 6800 N Port Washington Rd FarmRaiser: free meal, music, kids’ fun Sept. 10, 4pm-twi- light. Eat produce grown in the gardens and prepared by local res- See free Schlitz reptiles & amphibians programs: taurants, enjoy food demos, dance to live music, join in fun kids’ Get a hands-on look at Wisconsin snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs activities, and explore the urban farm, garden, and orchard Free. & salamanders. Zablocki Library, Aug 15, 2-3 pm; Forest Home Concordia Gardens, 220 E. Concordia Ave. Register by Sept. 3 at Library, Aug 24, 2-3 pm. VictoryGardenInitiative.org/FarmRaiser -13- Classes for day care providers; homebuyer resources Ready to Read with Books2Go estate experts help buyers avoid common pitfalls when buying FREE childcare provider continuing education by Milw. Pub- homes. Learn to improve credit, maintain savings, and budget. lic Library. Registration required, begins 1 month ahead. Register Hear about grants to help with down payment and closing costs. early; classes fill up fast: 286-3011 (have your Registry ID no. - 10am-4pm June 25 at Journey House handy when you call). Adults only; no children. - 6-8:30pm June 15, 22 & 29, Aug. 17, 24 & 31 or Sept. 14, 21 & Letter Knowledge College: Teaching the Alphabet Learn 28 at Central Library ways to help children recognize differences between alphabet - 10am-4pm July 23 at WWBIC, 1533 N. Rivercenter Dr. letters, their names & sounds while having fun. Inc. materials for - 9am-noon Aug. 2 & 9 at Housing Resources making an activity for use in your classroom. Tier 1; CE: 1.5 hrs. - 10am-4pm Aug. 27 at Journey House. Washington Park Library. 6-7:30pm Aug 3; 10:30-noon Aug 6 Start Right, Finish Bright: Building foundations in an infant “I bought a house! Now what?” workshops: maintenance & toddler classroom. For those teaching babies up to 24 mos. basics, home retention tips, how to get involved in the commu- CE: 3 hrs. Tier 2. Capitol Library, Aug 20, 10:30am-1:30 pm nity, and learn how to qualify for local home improvement or tax foreclosure prevention resources. 9am-noon July 16 & 23, Earn free books for your classroom, with the August 6 & 13 or September 10 & 17 at Housing Resources. Child Care Super Reader program, for infants thru age 5. Chil- dren ages 6-12 can earn individual rewards, including a book to Wis. Women’s Business Initiative classes keep, when you register your class. Stop by your local library or 263-5450; call re: online classes. Free unless indicated call 286-3091 to have a poster mailed to you, where you can track Budgeting, credit, personal finances summer reading activities at your daycare site. Spending Plans, noon-1pm July 26, online Road to Credit Repair, 6-7:30pm Aug. 17, Greenfield Library Free Head Start for infants & toddlers Goal Setting & Vision Boards, noon-1pm Aug. 22, online $15 -- Milwaukee Public Schools Head Start for ages 3 & 4. Families Business education classes supported with services in education, health, dental care, mental What Can WWBIC Do for You? 9-10am July 28, online health, and disabilities. Children with special needs are an enroll- Thinking of Starting a Business? 6-7:30pm Aug 11 Journey ment priority; those in foster/kinship care are automatically ac- House, 2110 W. Scott cepted. 23 sites with half-day K3 or full-day K4. Info: 777-7850 Content Visualization: Social Media, 6-7:30pm Aug. 25, WW- - Neighborhood House offers full day, full year Early Head BIC, 1533 N. Rivercenter Dr. 53212. $15. Start program. Ages 6 weeks to 3 years. Special needs children WWBIC Loan Process, noon-1pm Sept. 7, online. welcome. Diapers provided in class. 2819 W. Richardson Place. Business planning course: Tues., Aug. 23-Oct. 18. Contact Phan Sanford, 933-6161 ext. 139. Financial coaching to understand your credit score, bud- - Acelero Learning Wisconsin 7 locations in Milw. Co., with the gets, saving for the future and increasing household income. most 5 star centers in SE Wis. Info or to enroll: 616-5000 One-on-one appointments at SDC: 1730 W. North. 906-4613 - Next Door Head Start for ages 3-5. Nutritious meals, field Earn good money with carpentry jobs trips, family resources/referrals, results-based curriculum. Must Get paid on-the-job training for carpentry, floor covering, cabi- meet income guidelines. Sites throughout Milw.; main campus, netmaking & interior systems carpentry. All good paying jobs! 2545 N. 29. Info: 562-2929 ext. 197. Early Head Start home visi- Apprentices work alongside experienced journeymen to learn the tation & PNCC/CCC programs provide weekly home visits for preg- trade. Monthly tests are held 2nd Wed. of each month; next dates nant moms & families with children up to 3 yrs. Services for special July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14. If you need math tutoring before tak- needs children. 2545 N 29 & 5310 W Capitol 562-2929 x 290 ing test, call BigStep, 414-937-3600, MATC or WCTC at least 1 month before test. Testing at 9:30am sharp (doors open at 9am), Home buying resources SE Wis. Carpentry Training Center, Pewaukee, 262-574-6995. Homebuyer Seminars United Community Center: Learn the process of buying, get pre-qualifies for a mortgage loan, home- Private college open houses July 11-16, tour any pri- buyer certificate, learn about grants. 6-10 pm. English Part 1: vate Wisconsin colleges or universities. Tour campus, try food, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept 1 Part 2: July 14, Aug. 11, Sept 8 Español speak with financial aid advisors, and meet professors also cur- Sesion 1: Junio 23, Julio 21, Agosto 18, Sept. 22 Sesion 2: Junio rent students. Sign up on website. www.privatecollegeweek.com 30, Julio 28, Agosto 25, Sept. 29 Milwaukee TechForce Training Center: new education, train- Housing Resources, Inc. offers two free workshops 461-6330 ing and workforce development facility designed to connect indi- or visit www.hri-wi.org. HRI office: 7830 W. Burleigh viduals to rewarding and in-demand careers in technology fields. Homeworks Workshops for first-time homebuyers. Real Education and training at the site, 1916 N. 4, begins in June with MATC computer/math basics courses. 297-8479 -14- Computer classes Job help Washington/Ozaukee Job Fair 1-4pm Aug. 17, fair grounds, for youth, adults 3000 Hwy. PV, West Bend/off Hwy. 45 bypass. List of employers Milwaukee Public Libraries: free 2-hr. www.wfdc.org. Workforce Development Center: 262-695-7894 hands-on computer training; register at Journey House at 2110 W. Scott: help with job searches, resume www.mpl.org or 286-3011. Walk-ins wel- writing, interview prep, open lab Tues/Th noon-2 pm; 1-on-1 ap- come if space is available. Computer ba- pts. financial coaching: credit review, debt, budget. 647-0548 sics, Internet, e-mail, beginner & interme- Job search services at COA: Free computer use; childcare. Job diate Word, PowerPoint, & Excel . ______leads, resume building. Make appt. w/Tynetta 449-1757 x 3120 Free adult education Goodwill Workforce Center: Free services to help you find a Offered by Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services thru MPS. job. No appt. needed. 3903 N. Richards, 962-4148, 8-5pm M- GED prep, GED in Spanish (at South Division only), HSED al- F; 1pm Tues resume class; 6055 N. 91, 847-4960, 9am-6pm MF ternative (at North Division only), reading, writing, math, English 1pm Tues resume class; & 1400 Nike Dr, Waukesha, 832-3216 language learning (ELL), citizenship, basic computer skills, re- YWCA Career Opportunity Center: resume & job search help, sume preparation, skills for helping children with homework and interview practice, on-the-job training. Walk-in, need to fill out more are offered one-on-one, in small groups, classes or work- intake form. 8am-7pm Mon. & Wed.; 8am-5pm Tues., Thurs. Fri.; shops at North Division HS, 1011W. Center, Rm 158, 267-5171 9am-1pm Sat. 1915 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. 374-1800. & South Division HS, 1515 W. Lapham, Rm 111, 902-8509 Employment Success for Women 505 N. East Ave. Waukesha. Open ProStart Culinary & Job Readiness Program 14-week to the community. Call for free workshop topics. Additional 1:1 help culinary arts program Aug. 29-Dec. 6, ages 18 & up. Training for with resumes, cover letters, interviewing. Free computer use for job entry-level careers in food service, catering, hospitality industry. search, by appt. Free childcare available by appt. 262-547-4600 Orientation: 10-11:30am Aug. 22 or 5:30-7pm Aug. 23. Certifi- Workforce Development Center career planning, job search, train- cates awarded (nationally recognized credentials). $50 registra- ing, call-ahead free childcare 262-695-7800 Pewaukee. tion due at orientation, plus $50 fee to use books (refundable). New for ages 18-24: employMEnt NOW offers GED, career plan- HeartLove Place, 3229 N. Martin Luther King Dr. 372-1550 ning, funds for school or childcare, job placement services. “Earn Medical Assistant Program at MATC Enter the health- while you learn” options inc. paid work experience, apprentice- care field with skills gained in this two-semester program for em- ship and on-the-job training. Workforce Development Waukesha ployment in doctors’ offices, clinics hospitals and other medical 262-695-8042; Ozaukee/Washington Co. 262-335-5309 facilities. Graduates perform various functions such as drawing Building Futures 6-month program helps ages 18-24 earn GED blood, administering EKG’s and doing lab procedures as well as while getting hands-on training/work experience in construction serve as receptionists and billing clerks in some offices. Certified trades. Must have reliable transportation, and be ready to earn Medical Assistants make anywhere from $12-$20/hr while they learn! Begins July 11 at Workforce Development Cen- ter, Pewaukee. Open to residents in any county. 262-695-7884 Want a GED? New skills can mean a better job Beware of scams: GED tests are never offered online; they can higher education. 2545 N 29. $15; free if family is in Next Door only be taken in person at official testing centers, such as these: program. Monthly orientations. Call 562-2929 x123 Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services offers one-on-one and SDC: HSED (PI 5.09/Competency-Based Diploma) fall class- small group tutoring for adults in math & reading, English lan- es begin Aug. 22. Referrals due by July 31. Apply online at cr- guage learning, GED/HSED preparation, basic computer skills, sdc.org by visiting the Programs/Education Services section. and citizenship at 5566 N. 69 (463-7389) and at 1501 S. Layton Classes at SDC office: 1730 W. North Ave. 906-2834. Blvd. (643-5108). Also see article above “Free adult eduation” for classes at North Division & South Division High Schools. Journey House Family Learning Center: Adult Basic Skills, GED in English & Spanish, Spanish math class, English Lan- Adult Learning Center, 1916 N. 4. Classes for students of all guage Learning (ELL) classes, & Citizenship. Call 647-0548 to learning levels, from 3rd grade reading level thru high school. sign up for classes. Free onsite childcare for morn. / eve. classes Call 263-5874 to sign up for a test for new students. Test fee: $1 New Concept Self-Development Center: adult education/GED YWCA Community Adult Learning Lab, HSED/GED prepara- prep. free 9am-noon Tues/Wed/Thurs. Individualized instruction, tion & testing 8am-4pm Mon-Fri. 1915 N MLK Dr, 267-3146 transition to higher education at MATC. May receive scholarship Next Door Adult education/GED 9-11:30am Mon-Wed or 1- for $135 exam fee if comply with requirements and attend class 3:30pm M-W. Individualized instruction, transition services to regularly. Visit class to register. 1531 W. Vliet. 344-5788. -15- Local resources help you be a better parent PREGNANCY – starting Mon. July 11, Wed. July 20, Thurs. July 28. $80 fee waived for WIC moms. 5000 W Chambers. Register: 888-994-3286 Counseling and prenatal care Well-Rounded Maternity Center: Babywearing 1-2:30pm City of Milw. Health Dept. home visits: offers several 4th Sat; Cloth Diapering 2:30-4pm 2nd/4th Sat. $10 each. Resale nurse home visit programs for parents-to-be who are City of Mil- of maternity clothes & cloth diapers. Birth Options Seminar 1st waukee residents. Call 286-8620 to speak with a nurse. Tues. 7-9pm $10. New Parenting Circle/support group 11:30am- UWM College of Nursing Silver Spring Community Nursing 1:30pm Fri. $5 donation. 2455 S Howell, Bay View. 744-7001 Center prenatal care coordination & family planning only. Call Prenatal care coordination from health insurance companies 535-0432 for appt. M-Thurs: 9-4; Friday: 9-noon or about health includes help to find baby supplies, local resources, childcare, and services for uninsured and underinsured. 5460 N. 64 provide info on nutrition, breastfeeding, parenting: Next Door Early Head Start home visitation & PNCC/CCC pro- Managed Health Services Start Smart: 1-800-496-5803. Includes grams provide weekly home visits for pregnant moms & families free home visits from nurse or social worker. with children up to 3 yrs. Services available for special needs chil- If Dean Health Plan Southeast is your HMO & you have a T19 dren. 2545 N 29 Street & 5310 W Capitol 562-2929 ext. 290 (Forward Card), call 1-800-482-8010 for more information. 16th St. Community Health Center classes free for patients; $10 nonpatients. At 1032 Cesar Chavez Dr: Every Tues. car seat UnitedHealthcare 1-800-599-5985 free to anyone with Medicaid. class English/Spanish 10-11am At 2906 S. 20 St: Labor/Delivery & Provides ongoing prenatal support over the phone. Infant Care Spanish 1-3pm; English 3-5pm. 897-5296 Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby Prenatal care coordination program Milw. Center for Independence SmartBaby Program free is free for Children’s Community Health Plan members (HMO for prenatal care coordination program for expectant young mothers. families w/Badger Care Plus). Get the support & services needed Home visits, Stork’s Nest items, monthly parent meetings w/free to have a healthy pregnancy, healthy baby. Includes incentive pro- meal & raffle; family welcome. Daphne: 937-3998 gram to earn new baby items & gift cards, a welcome mom kit, Welcome, Baby! for expectant and parents of infants. Through breastfeeding kit, & home visits. 266-3751 The Parenting Network (see p. 18). Starts in September. iCare for Mom and Baby: free prenatal program for pregnant Mommy & Baby-Live Well Be Well supports expectant moth- iCare BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid SSI members. Help to ers & mothers with newborns (30 days or less) Parenting classes, find a health care provider and obtain baby supplies. Indepen- nutrition education, community activities, breastfeeding training, dent Care Health Plan (iCare): 1-800-777-4376. great incentive, and $25 referral program.. 301-3732. Our Daily Bread Comm. Outreach Center, 6040 W Lisbon, #203 Care Net Pregnancy Center of Milwaukee 10am-4 pm Mon-Fri Pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, free prenatal vitamins, ma- Life Enhancement Supportive Services: prenatal care coor- ternity clothing, limited baby clothing, diapers & items. Post abor- dination for eligible women. Continues to help mothers with ac- tion support & options counseling. Call for an appointment. Free, cess to medical, social, and educational resources until the child’s confidential. 2917 N Oakland. 962-2212 7th birthday. 6001 W. Center St. Ste. 100, 444-2380 Pregnancy counseling & resources & Family Resource Sister to Sister Family Services: Prenatal Care Coordination/ Family Care Coordination helps moms and families reach their Center: Children’s Hospital. 453-1400. goals. Uses resources in community to help families become more Coalition for Children Youth & Families provides informa- successful. Assists with accessing medical, employment training, tion to those thinking about adoption for their child and to prospec- housing, baby items/building healthy relationships. 509-5393 tive adoptive parents, professionals & others interested in adoption Children 1st PNCC/CC: services to all Medicaid-eligible preg- information. www.wiadoptioninfocenter.org 1-800-762-8063 nant women who are a high risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Lutheran Counseling & Family Services adoption, birth Also: screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment to parent counseling, resources, and education services. 3800 N identify, reduce, and prevent substance abuse. 388-8293 Mayfair Rd. 536-8333 Mothering the Mother birth doulas provided on a sliding fee Milwaukee Birthright, free pregnancy tests, physician referral, scale for teen & low-income moms. Birth professionals Meet & call before coming. Layettes given 2-3 wks before due date; bring Greet 1st Thurs. of month. PNCC services to those who qualify; SS card, photo ID, and pregnancy statement. 2025 W. Oklahoma childbirth & breastfeeding education & support groups. www. Suite 125 672-5433 (24 hr. line) motheringthemotherinc.info. 1588 S. 81 St, West Allis. 446-7107 New Beginnings long-term program w/ housing that guides new, Childbirth education at Aurora Sinai: see Teen Services p. 17 single mothers towards self-sufficiency with opportunities to con- Prepared Childbirth classes at Columbia-St. Mary’s Hospital tinue education, grow spiritually, learn parenting skills. 376-0595 6 session Mon. series starts June 20 6:30-8:30pm. 4 Thurs. series Women’s Support Center: 100% free services. Pregnancy starts June 23 6-9pm; $80, but partial or full scholarships are avail- tests, ultrasounds, breastfeeding & childcare classes, fertility care, able. Weekend series also. Must register. 2323 N Lake Dr. 963-9355 material assistance for mothers with babies & small children, and Prepared Childbirth classes St Joseph Hosp, 6:30-9pm 4 weeks natural family planning. 2051 W. Wisconsin Ave. 934-8888 -16- Women’s Care Center, free pregnancy test, free ultrasound, - Mothering the Mother breastfeeding class. $60 (full scholarship medical & social service referrals, childbirth & parenting classes, available). Info: www.motheringthemotherinc.info 446-7107 material assistance when enrolled in Center services. 634 W His- - 16th St. Comm Health Center breastfeeding class: free if a toric Mitchell St 645-4050, bilingual. 1441 N Farwell. 223-2610 patient, $10 if not. In Spanish, 11am-noon Thurs., 1032 Cesar Associated Pregnancy Services unintended pregnancy con- Chavez Dr. 897-5289 sultation, free pregnancy tests, Loving Moms Incentive Program, - Breastfeeding groups Waukesha Hosp. 1-3pm Wed; 1-3pm Thurs newborn gift pack, diapers, post-abortion support. 8501 W Lin- Oconomowoc Hospital. Breastfeeding helpline: 262-928-7650 coln, 9550 W. Brown Deer Rd., 1214 S. 8th St., 4521 N. 42. Call helpline for walk-in hrs or for appointment: 727-8177. BABIES Pregnancy/Parenting Hot Line confidential line for Wauke- Welcome, Baby! for expectant and parents of infants. Through sha & Milw. Co. Pregnancy & parenting info, referrals for insur- The Parenting Network (see p. 18). Starts in September. ance, doctors, WIC. housing, etc. 8am-4pm M-F 262-548-4000 Mommy & Baby Live Well Be Well Care coordination for A Place of Refuge: 476-6333, a network of volunteers that are mothers with newborns (30 days or less). Our Daily Bread Com- committed to assisting pregnant women with needs. Can provide munity Outreach Cntr, 6040 W Lisbon #203. 301-3732. See p. 19 temporary housing for pregnant women and children. Parenting Support Group for mothers and their babies under age 1, St. Martin de Porres Church, 128 W. Burleigh, 1-2:30pm Catholic Charities Pregnancy Support Program assists last Monday of the month. Register: 771-2881, ext 4165 expectant mothers and new mothers with emotional support, com- munity resources, education for pregnancy and parenting.Also My Morning with Mom 10-11:30am Thurs mothers & babies, works with parent wanting to make an adoption plan. Home visits discussion with health care professional. Aurora Women’s Pavil- available. Free. 2021 N. 60. 771-2881 ion 8901 W. Lincoln. Info: 888-863-5502 Pregnancy Support Services of ECFA pregnancy counseling New Parents Network Newborns & infants 11am-1pm Wed. support & goal setting, parenting support, adoption services and Crawlers & infants 9-11am Wed. Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital. newborn respite care, home visits. Free, confidential. Evangelical 2323 N. Lake Dr. Child & Family Agency, 1617 S. 124. 262-789-1881 24-hr. line Moms Chat 10-11:30am Tues. Wheaton Franciscan Brown Deer Bethany Christian Services free pregnancy counseling, infor- Campus (inside Y) 9252 N. Green Bay Rd. 888-994-3286 mation on all options, confidential support, adoption & voluntary Infant Massage 1:30-3:30pm July 20, Sept. 21, bring baby 4 foster care services, parenting resources. N14W23755 Stone Ridge wks-6 mos. $15, but can ask for scholarship. Columbia St Mary, Dr Waukesha. In-home visit if have no car/Wendy: 262-547-6557 2323 N. Lake Dr. 963-9355 Waukesha/ Tomorrow’s Choice Family Resource Center Mothering the Mother: Baby Wearing & Cloth Diapering on a Mon 4-7pm, Wed & Sat. 9-noon Free, confidential counseling re: Budget, both free, www.motheringthemotherinc.info 446-7107 pregnancy & post-abortion stress related issues. Baby supplies are Women’s Care Center Crib Club coupon incentives if enrolled also distributed (diapers: size NB-5, wipes, clothing up to 24 mos.) in class for crib, car seat, stroller, formula, clothing, diapers. Class- Not a medical facility. 912 N Barstow, Waukesha, 262-513-9590 es: one-on-one birth preparation, baby care basics, breastfeeding, Safe Babies Healthy Families Waukesha Co pregnancy & par- & goals 634 W Mitchell St, 645-4050/1441 N Farwell 223-2610 enting home visits. Education, support, resources, adoption infor- mation. English/Spanish mom’s groups. Baby Buddies, 2nd & 4th ALL AGES Wed. Childbirth education class in Milw Co. 262-548-4000 New Concepts 8-wk parent series Wed 10-noon or Th 5-7 pm Register 1st day; only 30 in class. 1531 W Vliet 344-5788 x30 BREASTFEEDING Children’s Hospital adoption services, child & family counsel- ing, foster care, parenting programs 620 S 76, Ste 120. 453-1400 African American Breastfeeding Network Breastfeeding Community Gatherings for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers Teen parent services & families. Dads encouraged to attend, discussion led by male leader. Transportation available; call ahead. 617-3441 Childbirth education classes (Safe Babies Healthy Families) -- Program and dinner every second Thursday of the month at Aurora Sinai, 960 N. 12, 4:30-6:30pm 4 Thurs starting June 30 or Northside YMCA 1350 W. North: 5pm. Aug. 11, or from 1-3pm starting July 14. Free classes, bus passes. -- Program every 3rd Sat. morning at Parklawn YMCA: 10:30am Earn baby items by attending all 4 classes register: 262-548-4000. Pathfinders program 4200 N Holton 988-6877. For moms up to - Columbia St. Mary: Breastfeeding Getting Ready 6-8:15pm age 25/intensive support, home visits, prenatal, parenting education. July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14 $20 (scholarships available). Attend ______while pregnant. Working Women & Breastfeeding 1:30-3pm June 22, July 27, Aug. 24. $15. 2323 N. Lake Dr. Register: 963-9355. Are you pregnant, just had a baby or If not sure baby is getting enough milk or if mom is in pain call have children under the age of 5 years? 291-1440 ASAP; don’t wait for class. WIC provides food & nutrition info to help keep families healthy. - St. Joseph Hospital Breastfeeding with Confidence 6-8:30pm At Northwest Health Center, 7630 W Mill Road; Keenan Health July 19 & Aug. 22. Best if attend at 7th/8th mo. $25 fee waived Center, 3200 N 36th St; Southside Health Center, 1639 S 23rd St. for WIC moms. : 888-994-3286 Call 286-8820 for appt. -17- Parenting groups, fun activities at area family centers The Parenting Network Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center Call Parent Helpline 671-0566 for counseling about any 6040 W Lisbon #203, 301-3732. Prenatal/new moms p. 16-17 parenting issue or concern or to register for sessions below. Community Baby Shower, 2:30-5:30pm Aug 12. Free com- Also ask about new programs coming soon. munity event for new mothers, expectant mothers, and mothers Welcome, Baby! offers weekly support, education to expect- with children up to 1 yr. Games, gifts, food, and a host of commu- ant moms & dads and to parents of infants. A happy blend of nity resources. Washington Park Library, 2121 N Sherman Ave., information, discussion, play, and parent coaching. Starts Sept. upper level. Info: 755-0535 HIPPY for parents of 3 & 4 years old by Sept. 1. Home-based Lunch and Learn series 30-week program to help you and your preschooler develop kin- Doors open at noon. Free Cousins subs, chips. Presentation dergarten skills. Free, fun, effective. Call Andrea 671-5575 x 35 12:15-12:45pm. Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin, Rm 1. Must New! Parents Cafe for parents & caregivers in Metcalfe and register: 286-3011 July 6: Money Smart. Life Smart. Ideas on Muskego Way neighborhoods. Contact Jan at 671-5575 ext. 12. how to teach your teen about budgeting, saving, banking, and Positive Parenting groups all offer limited free childcare to credit. Aug. 3: Career Exploration - A Parent’s Guide. Great for participants. $30 fee includes attendance verification, materials, parents of teens and tweens making important decisions selecting handouts, certificate of participation. high school classes and planning for post-secondary education. - St. Josaphat Basilica, 6:30-8pm Thurs., 2322 S. 7 St. Ongoing - The Parenting Network, 6-7:30pm Wed. and 10-11:30am Tues., 7516 W. Burleigh. Ongoing. Car seats: purchase & help to install Dads Matter 24/7 ongoing, 10-session series 10-11:45am Sat -- 1647 N 4th St, Mon, 4-6pm, Wed 9-11am, 40 minute 7516 W Burleigh. $30-see Pos. Parent above for what fee covers instruction if you have a vehicle. Stewards of Children: free 2.5 hour workshop provides the -- 620 S. 76, 3rd Wed of month, 1-2:30pm without a ve- tools to help prevent sexual abuse of children. hicle. $25 for car seats or booster seats. Appointments re- quired for both sites: 607-5280 Neighborhood House 2819 W. Richardson Place, off 27th St., one block south of W. HIPPY: Home Instruction for State. 933-6161, ext. 156. See Head Start, p. 14; Peace Skills through Theatre Tames, 1:15-3:15pm Tues. Parents of Preschool Youngsters June 28-Aug. 16. Taught by Milw. Public Theatre artist. Free. Free weekly home visitation program providing books, games Community Unity Day, Aug. 19, 2-6pm games, food, perfor- and activities for parents of 3 and 4 year olds to help prepare mances, recreational and sports activities. them for success in school. Bilingual. Begins October. Call 414- Neighborhood Skate Night, 6-8pm June 17, July 15, Aug. 263-8383. coa-yfc.org/wp/HIPPY 19, Sept. 16. Rollerskate rental is free with donation of two non- Community Connections: small grants program perishable food items. Must sign waiver form. This program supports resident-led efforts to improve the qual- Journey House ity of life in neighborhoods. The program awards grants from $50 2110 W. Scott, 647-0548. See p. 7 for summer & football- to $750 to fund neighborhood projects, urban gardens, neighbor- camps. Open House, Sept. 7 4-7pm hood festivals, community safety or after-school activities. Ap- plications will be reviewed and scored by residents from some COA Youth & Family Centers of the targeted neighborhoods. Must attend info session 5:30- - Samson Family Resource Center, Riverwest Center, 909 E. 6:30pm Sept. 7 at Journey House, 2210 W. Scott, or Sept. 26 Garfield. 263-8383 x129. Family Drop-In 9:30-11:30, Monday, at Albright United Methodist Church, 5555 W. Capitol. Applica- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Family Center closed Wed. thru tions are due Oct. 31. 678-1756. www.ccsmallgrants.org August. Lunch Bunch, 11:30-1pm Mon, Tues, Thurs; bring your own lunch, eat with other families, play afterwards Women of Excellence: A conference for women, 1-4pm Aug. 20. Presented by Erica Ashley. Guest speakers Lisa Grant - Gill Family Resource Center, Goldin Center, 2320 W. Burleigh. and Mia Lott. Vendors, resources, raffles, give-aways, and food. Call Tynetta 449-1757 x3120 for questions, registration, & help Awards ceremony. Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46. Tickets $10 in to find resources (housing leads, employment prospects, school advance, $12 at the door. For tickets, call Erica, 551-2271. and daycare information, etc.) Job Search Services: see p. 15. ______Babies are safest when they sleep alone, on their backs, and in a crib free of blankets, pillows, or toys. Home should be smokefree. Exposure to smoke raises risk of sleep-related deaths. If you are in need of a safe place for your baby to sleep, contact

the Milwaukee Health Department, 286-8620, or HOPE Network. -18- Strong Baby Sanctuary More family center activities Are you pregnant or have you Bay View Community Center recently given birth? Contact a 1320 E. Oklahoma, 482-1000. Also tutoring for ages 7-12. Strong Baby Sanctuary to learn about community resources to Drop-in play groups for infants thru age 6: 9:30am-noon Tues, support you and your family. The Thurs. or Fri. series or 1:30-3:30pm Wed. For infants thru age 3: Strong Baby Sanctuaries embrace 9:30-noon Mon. Sat. 9-5’ers playgroup: no sessions until Aug. 20, pregnant women and their fami- 10-noon Sat. $1 per day or $8 for the series. Playgroup Explor- lies and offer information and re- ers: 30 mins. of guided play with themes during playgroup; add sources, mentorship and spiritual $1 to M, T, Th, F cost. support to create stronger babies Play Again Playgroup parents & ages 4-9 yrs. & younger sib- in the Milwaukee community. lings, 3:30-5pm 1st & 3rd Thurs. $1/day; $6 series. For information or to schedule Preparing Your 3- to 5-Year-Old for School, 6:15-7:15pm an appointment, please call: July 26. Cost: $10, $2/child for childcare. Register by July 19. Move with Me in Nature, 10-10:45am June 28, July 12, July - Ascension Fellowship Church, 4925 N. 24 Place, 378-4031 26, Aug. 9. Ages 2-6 with parent. Cost: $22 Explore Lamb’s Farm, 8:45am-3:30pm July 28, ages 3 1/2 & - Bradford Memorial AME Church, 4260 N. Teutonia, 445-2189 - Canaan Baptist Church, 2964 N. 11, 264-2070 up with parent. Cost: $12/person. Register by July 14 - Capuchin Community Services/House of Peace, 1702 W. Walnut, Explore Sheboygan: Bookworm Gardens and Above & Be- 933-1300 ext. 11 yond Children’s Museum, 8:45am-4pm Aug. 11, ages 3 1/2 to 10 - Ebenezer Church of God in Christ, 3132 N. King Dr., 793-0328 with parent. Cost: $15/person. Register by July 28. - Hephatha Lutheran Church, 1720 W. Locust, 264-0234 Girls in Action Club for ages 9-12. Wed. 6:30-7:30 - Holy Cathedral Church of God in Christ, 2677 N. 40, 447-1965 - True Love Missionary Baptist Church, 210 W. Keefe, 264-6869 Have a healthy, alcohol-free pregnancy - Unity Gospel House of Prayer Apostolic Church, 1747 N. 12, Pregnant women who participate in “My Baby & Me” receive: 574-1245 1) Education about their health, baby’s health, and alcohol; 2) - Village Ministries Inc., 2614 W. Center, 562-1617 Personalized counseling sessions and support over the phone from a Pregnancy Educator; and 3) Gift cards for participating. Parents Place - Waukesha Interested in joining Baby & Me? Ask your doctor or nurse, or 1570 E Moreland, Waukesha. Register for classes, free call the Wis. Women’s Health Foundation, 1-800-488-5148. childcare, 262-549-5575. Fees may be reduced or waived. Healthcare providers interested in offering My Baby & Me to Co-Parenting: 5:30-7pm 4 Tues. Aug. 2-23. Divorce or the the women they serve, contact Chelsea Stover at cstover@wwhf. end of a relationship is not the end of a relationship with your org or 608-251-1675 ext: 118. child or your child’s other parent. A negative relationship with your co-parent can cause your children to feel emotional and The Women’s Center - Waukesha psychological distress. Class helps redefine the relationship 505 N. East Ave, Waukesha. 262-547-4600 with a co-parent for the sake of the children involved. 24-Hour Hotline: 262-542-3828 or 888-542-3828 Love and Logic, effective techniques for parenting, 6- Family Support Project provides free counseling for stress/ 7:30pm Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22. Have less stress and more fun. anger management, child development, positive parenting & life Mindful Parent/Happy Child 5:30-7pm June 21/28 or Aug skills. Open to all, including adult & child survivors of domestic 16/23. 2nd day has interactive activities for kids & parents. & sexual violence. Free childcare available. All services are free Picking up the Pieces after Loss, 5:30-7pm June 27 of charge. Also see Employment Success for Women p. 15 Kids Managing Anger, 5:30-7:30pm July 11, 18, 25 Adult Anger, 5:30-7pm Aug. 2, 9, 16 Just Between Friends Milwaukee: fall/winter children’s Parenting the Early Years: groups meets 10-11am 2nd items consignment sale, Sept. 18-24, Wisconsin Expo Center. To Wed. or 5:30-7pm 4th Tues. sell, see www.milwaukeecounty.jbfsale.com Parenting Through Life’s Challenges: support and help Walk to promote, protect, during difficult times, 5:30-7pm 4th Thurs. Parenting Children with (and through) Challenges: 6- support breastfeeding Aug. 6 7:30pm July 27, Aug. 17. Children’s class meets separately. 8:30am gathering Alice’s Garden, 21st & Fun in the Park/Ice Cream Social, 10-11:30am July 12, Garfield, 9:45am walk to Fondy Market, 21st Aug. 9. Yard games, nature crafts, face painting, bubbles. & Fond du Lac. 10:30am “The Big Latch Playgroups 9:30-11am Tues. and Wed. Spanish on Mon. On.” 11am: speakers, celebration, closing. Having Fun with Your Kids in the Kitchen, 10-11:30am 7 Free t-shirts while they last. Sponsor: Milw. Co. Breastfeeding Coalition Wed July 13-Aug 24. Hands-on cooking demos; free weekly gift -19- Free clothing at Trading Posts Milwaukee site Northwest site If you need infant or children’s clothing, visit our Mother’s Trad- The Northwest Trading Post in Menomonee Falls is larger than ing Post, Ascension Lutheran Church, 1300 S. Layton Blvd. the Milwaukee site and stocks all sizes of children’s clothing. ° Used clothing. Now has a limited supply of older children’s The Trading Post is sponsored by Holy Cross Lutheran Church, sizes. You can bring clothing your children have outgrown. with HOPE Network as a community partner. ° Each mother may take 1 bag of clothes once every 2 mos., ° Used clothing, from infant to adult. and wipes and disposable diapers for each child in diapers. ° Limited supply of maternity clothing. The used clothing is free, but mothers are asked to bring 1 or 2 ° Toys, high chairs, baby seats, strollers, play pens, car seats, cans of food for the local food pantry in exchange for clothing. diapers, housewares, bedding (as available), books Co-sponsors: HOPE Network & Ascension Lutheran Church ° One bag of clothing per family, please. ° The used clothing is free, but participants are asked to bring When: 9:30-11:30am (MUST arrive by 11:15) one or two cans of food for the local food pantry in exchange 1st & 3rd Thursdays: July 7 & 21; Aug. 4 & 18, Sept. 1 & 15 for the clothing. Open to anyone in need. Ascension Lutheran When: 1-2:30pm and 6-7:30pm Church 3rd Mon. of month: June 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sept. 19 1300 S. Layton Blvd. (S. 27th St.), Where: On east side of Lay- Holy Cross ton, one block south Lutheran Church of Scott St. Bus # 27 W156 N8131 Located in south Pilgrim Rd. wing of church; Menomonee enter southernmost Falls, 53051 entrance marked by (just south of a brown canopy and Appleton Ave., number “1300.” on Pilgrim Rd.) ______Stop smoking programs Back of building Free educational class to establish a plan to stop smoking: noon-1pm one Wed. per month, Wheaton Franciscan Family Care Free medical clinic for uninsured/underinsured: 9-noon 3rd Center, 2400 W. Villard. Call for dates: 527-8237. Sat. Quality of Life Center, Christ King, 7798 N. 60. 371-5000 Waukesha: Quit smoking with help from this total-health ap- proach program. 6-7pm. 8 Tues. started June 7; next starts Aug. Infant CPR classes at Columbia-St. Mary’s Hospital 7- 16. Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Register: 262-928-2745. Free 8:30pm June 29, July 27, Aug. 24; 9-10:30am Sat. July 16, Aug. Smoking Cessation 7-week class. $50 cost for educational ma- 13, Sept. 17; $30. Must register 2323 N. Lake Dr. 963-9355 terials. St. Luke. 5:30-7pm Tues. Sept. 6-Oct. 18. 649-5767. Free Saturday Clinic for the Uninsured provides First Breath helps pregnant women quit smoking free health care by physicians & medical students at Columbia They receive support from their First Breath coaches, educa- St. Mary’s Family Health Center, 1121 E. North Ave. 8am-noon tional materials, and small gifts. The coaches are local prenatal every Sat. 1st come/1st served (many register by 6:30am). Phar- care providers who have been trained to counsel women strug- macy, mammograms, Xrays, free lab services, well-women visits, gling with tobacco use during their pregnancy. Interested in join- & referrals to specialists. Call 588-2865 for pediatric appts. ing First Breath? Ask your doctor or nurse, or call the Wis. Wom- en’s Health Foundation, 1-800-488-5148. Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar (Shakespeare Healthcare providers interested in offering First Breath to the tragedy presented by Optimist Theatre) at Kadish Park, just south women they serve may contact Chelsea Stover at cstover@wwhf. of E. North Ave between Kilbourn Park & Commerce St. Aug 4-7, org or 608-251-1675 ext: 118 11-14, & 18-21. Free. 6pm: line starts; 7pm: gates open, choose to sit on grass, bring lawn chairs, blanket; 8pm show 262-498-5777 Neighborhood Share Fair 11am-3pm July 23, 7265 W. Center St. Helpful resources, healthy ideas, activities for kids & Build a giant Lego Olympic City noon-4pm drop-in, June adults, music, free lunch & clothes give-away. Bethany-Calvary 23. Hales Corners Library, 5885 S. 116 Register: 529-6150. Wau- United Methodist Church, 258-2868. watosa Library Aug. 11: register for 10-11am or 1:30-3:30pm, 471-8486. Both will have separate area for younger children -20- Sources for free or low-cost clothing Reformation Lutheran Church Neighborhood Store 2201 N 35, en- ettes, need photo ID, SS no., & note from doctor (pregnancy state- ter 35th St., high quality/low-cost clothes, furniture, household, baby ment). Mon, Wed., Fri. noon-4pm 672-5433 items 10am-2pm Wed & Sat 444-0440 Blessed Again Resale, 7624 W. Hampton, 10am-4pm Mon-Sat, Atonement Lutheran Church, 4521 N. 42, clothes for children, low-cost children’s, maternity, adult clothing, shoes, furniture, elec- youth, women, & men, 9am-noon Sat. (or appointments: 431-2086) tronics, housewares, etc. 464-9099 United Methodist Children’s Services 3910 W. Lisbon, noon-4pm Well-Rounded Maternity Center 2455 S. Howell Ave, Bay View Wed. Children’s & adult clothing. Photo ID for adults (report card, Maternity clothing resale. 11-7pm Tues/11am-5pm W-Sat 744-7001 etc for kids); proof of address. Serves all Milw. County. 344-1818 Economy Center 7814 W Burleigh 9:30-4pm T-F; ‘til 3 Sat. Clothes, JLH Women’s Mentoring Services, 3846 W. Wisconsin Ave, Ste. household, books, toys, some small furniture for sale. 442-2272 109. For single mothers ages 18+. Limited infant clothing, emergency Resale Shop run by Christ Child Society, located on Our Lady of diapers available. Need Wis. ID & ID or med cards for babies need- Good Hope Church campus, 40th & Good Hope. Clothes for women, ing diapers. 11am-2pm 3rd & 4th Sat by appointment. 934-0216 men, and children. Use front parking lot. 9:30-3:30pm Tues/Thurs., Father Gene’s HELP Center, 5919 W National. For clothes (all siz- 9:30-12:30pm 1st & 3rd Sat. 540-0489 es) call 10:30am-noon M, W, or F 258-4357. May use every 6 mos. Red Door Clothes, St. James Episcopal Church, 833 W. Wisconsin. Casa Maria, 344-5745, 1131 N 21 St. garage in back. No appt. need- 1st & 3rd Sat, 8:30-10:30am. 271-1340 ed for adult clothes, 11am-2pm Mon. & Wed. For infant clothing, Wellington Park Lutheran Church 10-11:30am 1st Sat. of mo, must call first. 7017 W Medford (1 blk. north of Hampton), free clothing; $1 dona- Bethany-Calvary Clothes Closet, 7265 W. Center, has men, wom- tion or bring 1 non-perishable food item. 461-4061. en, children’s clothing. Free. Call 258-2868 for the times when the RePurpose, 4610 W. Fond du Lac, is stocked with donations that closet will be open. have been repurposed for sale: household furnishings, office furni- House of Peace Clothing Bank 1702 W. Walnut. Bring photo ID, ture, clothing, gift items. T-F noon-7pm and Sat 10am-5pm, 977- bags. Need appointment. 1-4pm Mon-Fri. 933-1300 4250 Proceeds help fund the nonprofit’s initiatives to train at-risk Northcott Neighborhood House, adult & children’s clothing 10am- youth for the workforce. Program of St. Charles. 2pm M-F. 2460 N. 6 St., 372-3770 St Vincent Thrift Store 9am-9pm M-S 2320 W Lincoln 672-2040 Children’s Clothing Bank, newborn to size 12; sometimes diapers, St. Vincent de Paul Society: May have help for you if you live in wipes, toys: 10am-noon Tues & Thurs; or by appt. 762-0552 Family area of a donating parish w/funding. In Milw call 462-7837; Wauke- Life Center, St Stephen, 1441 W. Oakwood Rd, Oak Creek sha: 262-547-3281; Ozaukee Co: 262-284-4637 Scott Christian Youth Center, 263-3177, 2741 N Teutonia. Cloth- Waukesha County -- Waukesha Hope Center Clothes Closet, 502 ing/limited supply/unsorted. Mon.-Fri. Call for hours. N. East Ave. 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. 262-549-8726 Adullam Outreach, 3025 N. 30. Free clothing, shoes, household Waukesha St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, S30 W24836 Sunset items, mattresses, furniture. By appointment only: 216-3025. Dr., 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-6pm Sun. 262-547-3281 Silver Spring Neighborhood Center free clothing 8-6pm M-F 5460 Waukesha/Clothes for Kids: 406 Travis Lane Ste 45. Infant to size N 64 1 blk. south of Silver Sprg. Bus #23; call 1st 463-7950 16; Jr sizes. Need proof of residency in Waukesha Co bring kids to Good Samaritan Outreach 5924 W Burnham & other locations, 10- try on items. Tues 2-6pm Call 1st 262-513-2691 2pm T, W, Th. Need photo ID, proof of current address (dated piece Sussex-Area Outreach Services (SOS), N63 W23669 Silver Spring. of mail), & ID or med cards for kids. Food & clothes pantry. Call 211 5:30-7pm M 1-2:30pm W 10-noon Sat. Clothing bank household & for info re: your area. small appliances. Must live in Hamilton school district. Food pantry/ Bargain Center North, 8401 W Lisbon, 9:30-3:30pm Tues.- Sat. emergency services. 262-246-9860 463-2595; Bargain Center South 5005 W Howard, 9:30-3:30pm Lake Country Caring: for Waukesha & Washington Co. residents Tues-Sat 327-2529. Both have clothing, household goods; cash only. only. Free clothing, household, and some furniture. 9-noon Tues/ South location also has furniture. Thurs/Sat; also 6-7pm on 1st Thurs. Call 1st. Must have proof of Kids Kloset of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3200 S. Herman, infant residency & need. 603 Progress Dr., Hartland. 262-367-6670 & children clothing, some maternity, toys, books. Mon: noon-3pm, Interview attire for women/men in need: DIVA/DIVO in Bay Tues: 10am-1pm, Wed: 12:30-3pm Photo ID. Enter Euclid Ave door View & northside: Must have referral from case worker, job trainer, Pregnancy Help Center: 1225 W Mitchell, Ste 217, free maternity etc. e-mailed on letterhead with a signature to michele@diva-divo. & baby clothes up to size 4T, free diapers to size 5, free formula (as org. See criteria at www.diva-divo.org available), layettes, Mon-Fri 9-4. Call if not used before. 645-4050 Bottomless Closet: interview clothes for men & women & help with Milwaukee Birthright 2025 W. Oklahoma Ste. 125, newborn cloth- communication/interviewing skills. M-F by appt. only. 270-2984 ing, blankets; must call 2-3 wks (for appt.) before due date. For lay- -21- Emergency Food Pantries It’s best to call 2-1-1 to find a food pantry in your area. Christ Lutheran Church 2235 W Greenfield, 10am-noon (lines They will know which have adequate supplies that day to help you, form at 9am; may close early if supply is gone) 2nd Sat of mo., food and which have baby formula in stock. Also see p. 3. pantry, free clothes. Bring ID. 645-5138 53202, 53203, 53211 53204 Interchange Food Pantry, 130 E Juneau (1 block west of Water) 2-5 HOPE House, 209 W Orchard, 12:30-2:30pm Tues. & Thurs. 10am- pm Tues; 4-7pm Wed; 9-11am Thurs. 276-4108. noon Sat., bring ID & proof of residency. 645-2122. 53206, 53209, 53210, 53212, 53216, 53218, 53222, 53223, 53204 (south of Greenfield Ave.), 53215 53224, 53225 St. Hyacinth, 1414 W. Becher, 12:30-2:30pm Tues; 4-6pm Wed; need Trinity Presbyterian, 3302 N Sherman Open Tues, 9-10:30 am (or ID of everyone in household & proof of address. 383-4010 until nos. are gone); visit 2X per mo. 871-9440 St. Anthony, 1711 S. 9 St. (Mitchell & 9th) 9am-noon 1st & 3rd Sat. 53205, 53206, 53208, 53210, 53212, 53213, 53233 Homemade soups & chili every 3rd Sat. Sept. to April. Divine Word Lutheran Church, 5505 W Lloyd. Open Thurs, 9- St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1204 S. 8 (Scott), 3rd Sat. 10am 10:30am (or until nos. are gone); visit 2X per mo. 476-3189 53215 53205, 53208, 53233 Milw Christian Center, 807 S. 14 St. 1-3pm M-Th, 10-noon Fri. Must Central City Churches Outreach Ministry, Our Savior’s Lutheran be in zip code 53215 or live within service area between 13th & 43rd Church 3022 W Wisconsin. 9:30-11:30 M-Th. Photo ID w/address Sts, from Pierce to College. Need ID of all in household & proof of for area residents. Also, baby formula. 342-1522 address. 645-5350 ext. 118 53205, 53206, 53233 South side: live in area south of Wisconsin Ave., north of Ryan Rd House of Peace, 1702 W Walnut, M-F 8:30-noon 1-3:30pm; can use between 27th & 124th Sts. Good Samaritan Outreach Center 5924 1X every 30 days; bring photo ID, proof of residence, ID for each W Burnham, 10-2pm T, W, Th. Need address proof (current piece of household member. Free legal clinic 3-7pm Tues. Clothes 1-4pm mail), photo ID for everyone in household. 541-7668. with photo ID. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 933-1300 South side: 53207, 53221, 53235, & part of 53215 south of Becher, 53206 east of 27 St. Bay View Community Center, 1320 E Oklahoma Emmaus Lutheran Church, 2818 N 23, 9:30-10:30am Wed 1st come/ 4-7pm Tues; 2:30-5pm Wed; 2:30-5:15pm Fri. Photo ID, address 1st served; need photo ID, proofs of address & kid’s ages (e.g. report proof/current piece of mail, proof of income. Adults need SS cards. card or Medicaid card) 444-6090. Kids: SS, report cards, or birth certificates. 482-1000 53209, 53218, 53225 Oak Creek Family Life Center 1441 W. Oakwood Rd Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, 5460 N 64, noon-2pm Mon; 53110, 53129, 53130, 53132, 53154, 53220, 53228, 53235 for adults, 11am-2pm Tues; 10-noon Thurs. Stock box distribution for 6 mos & children. For formula, need WIC folder. Bring proof of address, pho- 1 yr; 5-yr-old WIC grads; seniors: 1-3pm F 463-7950 to______ID. 10am-noon Tues. & Thurs. or call for appt. 762-0552 53212 Northcott Neighborhood House 10am-2pm M-F Bring proof of resi HOPE needs donated items dence, photo ID for you, other ID for household members 372-3770 All size clothing, baby equipment, toys, books, household items. Take to Northwest Trading Post, Holy Cross Church, W156 53218 N8131 Pilgrim Rd. Go to back parking lot and place items in ves- Peace Lutheran Church 5229 N 51. 2:30-4:30 Wed;10-noon Sat plus emergency needs; community meal 11-1pm & 5-6p Wed. 461-2763 tibule; open 9am-7pm Mon-Wed. Tax receipts available. Items given free to single mothers and other local families in need. 53222, 53225 Northwest Baptist Church 4373 N 92. 4-7pm Wed. Need photo ID, Sale at Martin Dr. Rummage Sale is July 23, between Vliet piece of mail for adults, kids’ report cards etc. Has infant formula for & State Sts. & Highland Blvd. & Hwy. 41. To sell, 933-6800 to zip codes 53222 and 53225. 463-3630 register. Early registrants are guaranteed a line of banners in front 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226 of yard during the sale and included on the printed map. Food to Church of Good Hope United Methodist, 8700 W Good Hope, 4- be available. Games in your yard can add fun and creativity! 6pm W, 10am-1pm Sat. Food/baby pantry (w/WIC book & photo ID Rummage sales June 18 in Enderis Park neighborhood: 60th & mail w/home address). Stock box noon-1pm 1st Wed. 353-1665 to 76th Sts., between Center & Lisbon. 8am-1pm Scott Christian Youth Center: 2741 N Teutonia noon-2pm 2nd Huge rummage Sept 17 Greendale High School 7:30-11am & 4th Tues. Clothing bank. Hot meals: 10-11am M-F; 3:30-4:30pm then reopens as 1/2 price sale noon-2pm. Fall/winter kids’ clothes, M-Th For pantry, need photo ID; age verification for kids 263-3177 toys, books, strollers, car seats. For safety, kids not allowed until United Methodist Children’s Services 3910 W Lisbon, noon-4pm after 10am 6801 Southway 53129 greendaleentertainment.com M, W. Photo ID adults (report card, etc for kids); proof of address for adults & kids; serves 53208, south portion of 53210. 344-1818 -22- Heartfelt thanks to our volunteers, donors We’re grateful to our many Nancy Laguna Pam Williams Spredemann donors from March-May. We Letter Carriers, Auxiliary 144, Portia Williams Patricia Balsley & Suzanne value all contributions, whether Brookfield Pat Wille Springman by: Gary & Susan money or goods, time or talent. John & Theresa Liu James Wilson Springman Judy Lohmann Michael & Alisa Wimmer Suzanne Springman by: Stephen Ackeret Family Charitable Fund at Craig & Lisa Lopacinski Mary Witzlib Springman the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Pat Luther Sue Yenter Elaine Coleman by: Donallan & Kay & Ron Antoine Jim & Mary Matthias Michael & Janet Zimmermann Sylvia Starke Ascension Lutheran Church Gregory & Karen McQuestion Gail Sweet from Liam & Isaac, Bath & Body Works Milwaukee Art Museum Mother’s Day Brian & Rachl Sweet Jay & Jean Berenschot Milwaukee Bucks Audrey Grenier & Lenora Sweet by Jim Bickler Nancy Moews Remembrances Gail & Michael Sweet Blessed Savior Church NewThreads of Hope Rita Lachowin by: John & Theresa Anne Marie, Jeanne, Mary Jane by: Brewers Community Foundation Liz Nigh Arts Kathy Wambold Buffalo Wild Wings, Germantown Mary Nitzsche Patricia Ann Fritsche by: Mary Kay Annie, Patti, Amy, Julie & Carol by: Patricia Burns Rhonda Noordyk Allaire Jim & Bev Washcovick Tim & Lynn Buszkiewicz Pam Oberg-Sutton Dorothy Weidig & Clarice Berry Aisha Chinn Kevin & Patricia O’Toole by: Bill & Judy Berry In Memory of Christ Child Society of Milwaukee Sherry Palmer Ann Brosowsky-Roth by: Marilyn Ervin Benish & friend Jim Meriel Christensen Mark & Mary Peschmann Brosowsky Community League of Menomonee Ramona Petry Burkemper Lucille Buechner by: Holly by Patricia Benish Falls Lynn Petzold Buechner Carol Deming Linda Pletta Katherine Tobias & Heidi Deming Billy Bowen & Terese Dineen Leah Pounds by: Tom & Carol Deming Lucy Mae Bowen Ellen Drewry Preschool Co-Op, Menomonee Falls Monica Finley & Maureen Arthurs by Michael & Gail Sweet Paul Duquesnoy Queen of Apostles, Pewaukee by: Richard Finley Eileen Clark Janice Eisen Dolores Rampetsreiter Anne Gilbert by: Sharyn Fonte by Arthur Clark Phyllis Eisenberg Liz Rhodebeck Krista Rosolino & Marion Gehring James & Marianne Elmer Krista LaFave Rosolino by: Elaine Gehring Mark Clausen Mike & Beth English Holly Ryan Lorine Gilbert by: Rick, Cedrick, by A.J. Star Sherron & James Felton Brad Sagadin Camron, Christopher, Cecilia Trevor Doble Barbara Finley St. John Vianney Congregation Gilbert by Michael & Gail Sweet Arlene Foti St. Jude Congregation Suzanne Conners by: Robert & Bob Franecki St. William Parish, Waukesha Laura Hensel Gene Newlin Friends of Germantown Community Margie Salazar Esther Oberhammer Koosmann by: by Pauline Beck Library Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Jim & Arleen Hollenhorst Charles Reitz, Sr. Frances Glowienka Preschool Katie Kershek by Wendy Kershek by Gail & Michael Sweet Beatie Gmeiner Marilyn Schultz & Ric Miller Randy & Beth Gonstead Phil Schumacher Genevieve Downing by: Sandy & Nelly Tawil Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Patricia & Hans Seuthe Roger Klein by Gabriel Tawil Meno. Falls Shady Lane Elementary Cub Scout Irene Johnson by: Jane & Edward Pauline Beck Pack 60-Bear Den Lois Graff Kyle Gary Thoss Joan Shanley Greater Menomonee Falls Sylvia Ziebell by: James & Sandra by Pauline Beck Sandy & Jack Shaw Foundation Lembke Gordon & Susan Datka Silvernail Sewing Club #306 Greendale Entertainment Assn. All mothers by: John & Olive Tom & Susan Kress Dolores Slane Greenfield Woman’s Club Lietzau Larry Kujawski Wendy Sowinski Mary Grenier Charlotte Heinrich & Dorothy Dale & Colleen Muszynski A.J. Star Nadiyah Groves Lynch by Mike & Mary Ann Lynch Ryan & Jessica Stamm Jean Swartz Gerald & Margaret Haig Becky Callen from Alex & Gabby Charles & Kathleen Sullivan Gail & Michael Sweet Clemens & Mary Hanneken by: Gerald & Janet Neteval Michael & Gail Sweet Gabriel Tawil Crystal Hearvey Nancy Hibben by: Ramona Petry Mary Ellen Thoss Lois Heider Nancy Thomas Cleo Paquette by: Lynn Poat Elizabeth Hoffmann Michael & Nancy Thompson Nancy Reinsvold by: Greg & Helen In Honor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Ray Thornborough Reinsvold Kathy Wambold’s Retirement Menomonee Falls Trackside Services Mary Kuphal by: Joe & Jeanne by Pauline Beck Jane House Robyn Turtenwald Retzer David & Carol Jones Francis Uebelher Marjorie Robertson by: Stephanie Jim & Mary Jo Zanton’s Kathleen Kershek United Health Group Robinson 40th Anniversary Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee Mary Wallenfang Ann U, Jennifer, Mary, Susan, by Pauline Beck Kathy Wambold Brad Klages Heather & Ann S. by Mary Alice Remember HOPE Network Kohl’s Associates in Action Jim & Bev Washcovick Schueler Tom & Sue Kress Derrick Washington Please consider including HOPE Pauline Michalek & Ruth Network in your estate planning or Mary & Martin Kult John & Sandra Weber Spredemann by: James & Janice West Allis Knights of Columbus in a directive to your family. -23- HOPE Network for Single Mothers P.O. 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Huge “Hunger Book Sale” Scholarship winners from left: Imani Ryan, Nakia Harris, Estefani Villafuentes, and Kaleena Jones. Lower: Andrea Austin Opening Night Aug. 4, 6-9pm $5 admission. Free on Aug. 5-9, and Courtney Van Dusen. (Pamela Williams is on page 6.) 11am-6pm. 50% off marked price on Sun; 66% off Mon.; Tues. 50 cents hard cover, 25 cents paperback, and bag sale after 2pm. Proceeds to local & world hunger. All Saints Cathe- dral, 818 E.Juneau. [email protected] Dine here June 27 and help HOPE Network earn money!

Six area Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants will donate 10% of your food and beverage tab on Mon. June 27 to HOPE Network. You can dine any time between 11am and midnight, or get an --- Here’s my donation to HOPE --- order to go. Be sure to tell your server that you’re part of the __ Scholarships ___ Cribs __ News magazine “HOPE Network Fundraiser” that day. Besides their famous ___ Check enclosed or ___ Charge donation to credit card: wings, they have burgers, salads, sandwiches, wraps, popcorn ___ VISA ___ Mastercard (Or use Paypal on our www.) shrimp, and a kids’ menu. - Germantown, N96 W17990 County Line Rd. Name as it appears on card ______- Glendale, Bayshore Town Center Credit card number ______- Wauwatosa, 2635 N Mayfair Expiration______3-digits on back______Donation______- Downtown, 1123 N. Water St. - Brookfield, 16750 W Bluemound Rd. Zip code ______Signature ______- Southside, 3636 S. 27th St. HOPE Network, P.O. Box 531, Menomonee Falls, WI 53052 Additional items that did not fit in the spring printed edition of HOPE Network News ------Please photocopy for staff and clients ------

Note: The printed news magazine has this article on the front cover and only refers to “supper.” We have since found out that many sites offer breakfast, lunch, and supper. Free meals for children Kids 18 and under can eat three meals a day this summer at supervised locations (schools, parks, Boys & Girls Clubs, and community centers). Dial 2-1-1 (866-211-2280 from your cell phone) or visit impactinc.org for sites in your zip code. Sponsors: Kohl’s & others Sites also listed at: www.hungertaskforce.org 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Walnut Way: sample food, juices; Harvest Day fondymarket.org | 933-8121 Neighbor Night at Walnut Way: 5:30-7:30pm, 1st Thurs. of ea. Open 4 days a week month. Jennifer Bartolotta of the Bartolotta Restaurant Group Sat. 7am-3 pm, Sun 8am-3pm and Maanaan Sabir, owner of The Juice Kitchen, share recipes, Tues. & Thurs. 8am-2pm juice, and conversation with neighbors. Sample food, juices, and learn how to prepare these easily at your home. Free. 2240 N. 17. New this year: accepts credit cards -- also cash,, FoodShare EBT/ 264-2326 Quest cards, Senior, and WIC vouchers. Walnut Way’s Harvest Day: noon-4pm Sept. 17. Annual street Family activities every Saturday 10am-noon Free live music, festival celebrates the harvest and the community each year at cooking demos, wellness activities. the end of the growing season. Live music, food, youth activities, - June 18: Opening Day celebration & BBQ Cook-off resource tables, and more. 2240 N. 17 St. 264-2326 Free family activities, live music, tasty BBQ, and more. - July 16: Annual Greens Throw-down contest, 8am-noon Free baked goods, clothing (See fondymarket.org to register for greens & pho contests) Free baked goods, clothing 11-2pm Tues, HeartLove Place. - Aug. 6: 9th Annual Breastfeeding Walk 3229 N. Martin Luther King Dr. 372-1550. Also clothing bank, - Aug 20: 2nd Annual Pho Contest call for appt. Clothes distributed Tues. & Th. 1-5pm. 372-1550 - Sept. 17: Haymarket Days & Harvest Fest Celebration Regular WIC vouchers to be matched; starts July 16 grocery They can be used to purchase fresh, Wisconsin-grown fruits, story on vegetables, and herbs from Fondy farmers. Show your WIC farmers market vouchers at the information booth, and they’ll be wheels: matched, dollar-for-dollar, while funds last. not a food pantry or Fondy Market at Schlitz Park 1543 N. 2nd St. 11am-2pm Tues. June 28-Oct. 4. donation center Alice’s Garden Tuesday Artisan Market: food, craft, and designer market. 5- Fresh Picks Mobile Market: a grocery store on wheels that 8pm. 2136 N. 21 travels to customers living in “food deserts” – neighborhoods Senior farmers market voucher program where there are no traditional grocery stores. Ideal for low in- come seniors and people with disabilities who live in public Provides seniors with $25 vouchers to purchase fresh produce housing distant from stores. Provides healthier food choices than at local farmers markets. Call Hunger Task Force: 238-6497 convenience stores. Sells only fresh foods, such as Wisconsin- To sign up, go to one of these sites 9-11am with a photo ID: grown fruits and vegetables, milk by the gallon, butter, yogurt, July 12 Abundant Faith Church of Intgy., 7830 W. Good Hope ground beef, pork sausage, ham and chicken. Mon-Fri. July 14 Hart Park Senior Center, 7300 W. Chestnut Street See monthly schedule of Milwaukee Co. sites at: www. July 18 Kelly Senior Center, 6100 S. Lake Dr., Cudahy picknsave.com/mobilemarket or call 2-1-1. Accepts debit cards, July 20 Wilson Park Senior Center 2601 W. Howard Ave. credit cards and Quest EBT (not cash). Program of Pick ‘n Save, July 22 Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. King Dr. Hunger Task Force, and Milwaukee County. See articles about other farmers’ markets on p. 9. ------See more news on reverse side ------Movie environments for special needs children “Reel Movies for Real Needs” features family films in a low Mayor Barrett: sound volume environment with brighter lighting for children “It’s a great way with autism or other needs who may not be comfortable at a regu- to break up the lar screening. 10:30am Sat. at North Shore, Mequon; The Ridge, day. It’s relaxing. New Berlin; and South Shore, Oak Creek. So wherever you June 18: Finding Dory; are, get out there July 9: The Secret Life of Pets; and walk -- walk July 23: Ice Age – Collision Course; for 20 minutes.” Aug. 13: Pete’s Dragon Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days Kids Dream film series This initiative by Mayor Tom Barrett aims to encourage Mil- 10am Sun., Mon., & Wed. thru Aug. 17. $3, or you can get 2 waukee families to lead a more active lifestyle. Every step counts. free tickets from participating American Family agents. At: Ma- Participants can walk on their own, in a group or join one of the jestic of Brookfield, Meno. Falls Cinema, North Shore Cinema - many community walks to work toward the goal of 100 miles in Mequon, Showtime Cinema - Franklin, South Shore - Oak Creek, 100 days. Opportunity to win various prizes by hitting certain Southgate, and Ridge Cinema - New Berlin benchmarks over the course of the 100 days. All participants who June 19-20, 22: Horton Hears a Who; June 26-27, 29: Minions complete the 100 mile goal at the end of the 100th day will be July 3-4, 6: The Peanuts Movie; July 10-11, 13: Home eligible for the program’s prize drawing on Sept. 8. July 17-18, 20: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip Milwaukee World Refugee Day celebration July 24-25, 27: Dr. Seuss the Lorax June 20, 4-6:30pm at Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton. July 31-August 1, 3: TBD (= to be determined) Every year on June 20 the United Nations honors the courage, August 7-8, 10: The Lego Movie; August 14-15, 17: TBD strength, and determination of those who are forced to flee their Beach bonfire - June 15 homes under threat of conflict. Event celebrates refugees who 7-9pm, beach bonfire in downtown Milw. at Lakeshore State have made Milwaukee their home. Music, cultural performanc- Park, near Summerfest grounds. Hosted by Wis. DNR. Meet at es, speakers. Bring own food, lawn games, & chair. 771-2881, Lakeshore Beach located on western path of the “Island” and join x4121. WRD Soccer Tournament Cup Final, June 20, 7:30pm park staff around the fire for stories, songs and pudgy pies! Bring at South Stadium, 971 W Windlake warm clothes, water and a flashlight. Free. Free parking is avail- able along Lakeshore’s south entrance road, access from Erie St. Paid parking is available at the north entrance at O’Donnel Park. Summer Soulstice Music Festival - June 25 Noon-midnight June 25; kids’ activities start at 10am. 3 stages of live music. North Ave between Oakland & Prospect & on Mur- ray Ave between North & Thomas St. Young musicians’ show- case, market, food court, arts/crafts fair, BMX bike stunt show, Rage in the Cage dodgeball, adventure rock wall, art stations. August 27: 5K fun run & 1.5 mile walk through Washington Park. Tails on the Trail - June 25 Refreshments, games, DJ, resource tent after the race. Event be- June 25, 1-mi walk or 5K register; 10am start. Veterans Park. gins/ends at Wick Playfield, 4929 W. Vliet. Fees: adult, $10 thru Afterward: live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, dog agility Aug. 17, $15 after; ages 17 & under $5 anytime. Fee includes course, 11:30am dog fashion show. 1010 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. event T-shirt, race bag, participation medal for children. Walk-up Benefits Wis. Humane Society, 264-6257 registration: 7:30-8:30am. Run starts 9am. Free parking at MPS, 5225 W. Vliet St. 475-8180. Pet Fair - Menomonee Falls - Aug. 20 9am-4pm, Aug. 20. Pet products, talk to pet experts, games, raf- Hales Corners Kids Olympics - July 14 fles, adoptable pets from rescue groups. Pets welcome. Rotary 2-3:30pm July 14. Participants will try to make it through Park (Lilly Rd./Fond du Lac Ave.). Benefits Waukesha Humane tricky obstacle courses and race challenges. Held in Hales Cor- Society (262) 542-8851. Free. ners Park. Register with librarian, 529-6150 ext. 17. Free. Civil war camp, battle re-enactment: July 16-17 Poetry in The Park free readings featuring established po- July 16-17: Old Falls Village, Meno. Falls, Pilgrim Rd/Hwy Q. ets alongside up-and-coming local poets 6:30-8pm June 14, July Storytelling, cooking demos, scavenger hunts, weapons drills, 12, August 9, and Sept. 13. Juneau Park, intersection of Prospect games, food and ice cream social. Adults $6, under 12 $2, under and Kilbourn Aves. 5 free, Sat. 10am-5pm/Sun. 10am-4pm. 262-250-3901 -26- Fun at the library Secret Garden Story Time Explore night-themed stories outside in our Secret Garden! We’ll read about nocturnal animals, stars, and more in this pa- jama story time for children 4 and up at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Mondays, June 20-Aug. 8, 6:30-7 p.m. Space is limited so please arrive early. Program will be held in- doors in case of inclement weather. Pajama Story Time Peck Flicks at the Marcus Center Families with young children are invited to have fun shar- ing stories, songs and rhymes designed to develop early literacy Free outdoor family movies at Peck Pavilion, Marcus Center, skills and encourage a love of reading at the East Branch, 2320 Kilbourn Ave. & Water St. Open for seating, ordering food at N. Cramer St., June 20 and June 27 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in 6pm. Movies begin at 7:15pm. No carry-in food or drink. Arrive your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. early for best seats. Beach Party theme on July 11, 6-7pm with stories, songs, craft. Aug. 5: Angels in the Outfield; Aug. 11: Jumanji; Play & Learn Aug. 19: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory; Imaginative play for families with young children at Washing- Aug. 26: The Princess and the Frog. ton Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., every Saturday, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Fun family outing that also incorporates development Sunday Band Concerts, 2pm of early literacy skills. -- July 24: Kids from Wisconsin -- July 31: Milw. community concert band Stretching with Storybooks -- Aug. 7: Milw. Festival Brass 10:30-11:30am July 2. Str-r-r-e-e-e-tch while reading sto- -- Aug. 14: West End Conservatory jazz ries with YogaConnects. Work on the balancing, stretching and -- Aug. 21: Milw. Police Band breathing techniques used in yoga based on the characters in the book. Family programs every Sat. at 10:30am in the Children’s Tuesday Lunch Concerts, noon Room. Designed for families to play and learn together. Central -- Aug. 2: SistaStrings, sounds of classical & gospel Library, W. Wisconsin. . -- Aug. 9: Shonn Hinton and Shotgun -- Aug. 16: The Whiskey Belles Alice in Wonderland, Jr. - June 30 -- Aug. 23: Pat McCurdy Free performance 7pm June 30 by Falls Patio Players youth campers, North Middle School Auditorium, N88 W16750 Gar- NEW! DanceMKE - 7pm Tuesday Aug. 2-Aug. 23 field Dr., Menomonee Falls. Weekly dance competition features Milwaukee dance artists from all disciplines. Selected performers will battle it out for COA Holton/Riverwest Teen Center three consecutive weeks starting Aug. 2. The top three groups Holton Teen Center, 510 E. Burleigh Ave. 226-6210 from each week will advance to the finals on Aug. 23. June 20: Summer program hrs. begin 1-8pm June 24: Summer Kick-Off Block Party 2-6pm. Hamburgers, Aug. 27: Taste of Islands hotdogs, raffles, games, contests. Taste of Islands, celebrating the culture of Jamaica with music, Life Skills: Personal development program for high school art, and food. Music: 3pm UNITY The Band; 7pm Natty Nation. youth that will empower them to make positive transition from Crafts, face painting, multi-lingual storytelling and other kids’ high school. Topics: communication, goalsetting, managing stress activities; free dance lessons; art vendors. 2-10pm. Conclusion financial literacy, making decisions, building relationships of the Live at Peck Pavilion series. Making Proud Choices: a healthy relationship group on Tues- days that focuses on sexual responsibility and developing a posi- Gathering on the Green free day - Mequon tive self-image. Gathering on the Green’s Family Fun Day: Free admission be- Pearls for Teen Girls: a unique leadership development pro- fore 5pm on July 16, Mequon Rotary Park. Parking is $10 (or gram serving girls middle school through high school and be- park free on nearby streets and walk in). Admission is free 2- yond. Girls live out the PEARLS values: Personal Responsibil- 5pm with an item for the food pantry. (After 5pm, lawn seating: ity, Empathy, Awareness, Respect, Leadership and Support. adults: $20; age 12 & under, free.) Other programs: Field Trip Fridays, Summer Stars/Recre- Arts & crafts, games, petting zoo, animals, local team mascots, ation, Basketball & Swimming, Illustration/Cartoon Drawing & facepainting, fitness demos, health & wellness programs. Bring Photoshop; African Drumming & Dance. picnic, or purchase at food trucks. Concerts: 5:30pm The Kids From Wisconsin; 7:30pm Starliner Big Band. 9pm fireworks, set to music. 4100 W. Highland Rd., 53092. 262-242-6187 ------See more news on reverse side ------27- Visit Harley-Davidson Museum for free Free as part of Gallery Night 5-9pm Fri July 22. Reg. cost: $20 adult/$10 ages 5-17. 400 W. Canal. 287-2789. Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival & Race July 30 at Veterans Park Lagoon Vibrant colored boats filled with racers paddling to the sounds Super Hero Reading Program of pounding drums. Also: Cultural performances, learn to speak Encourage your children to join the program and start reading. and write Chinese, Chinese folk music, martial arts, crafts, and Pick up a folder at your neighborhood library to track the minutes parade. Asian food for sale. Free. they read. Get a Super Reader yard sign or window cling when you sign up, then earn prizes for reading, (food coupons, free Climb the North Point Lighthouse admission to fun places around town, and a free book). Sat & Sun 1-4pm, ages 12 & over $8, ages 5-11 & 65+ $5, 4 & Libraries will have special events featuring magicians, live under free (to view museum). Must be 5 yrs, old and min 38” tall animals, dancing. Ages 13-18 can participate in Put Your Face in to climb the tower. Lake Park, 2650 N. Wahl Ave. 332-6754 a Book, which offers incentives for making reading a priority in The Domes life. There’s also a program for toddlers too young to read, and Since only the Show Dome is open, admission is reduced to $3 for child care providers (see p. 14). for adults and ages 6–17. (5 & under: free). Free 9am-noon Mon. 15 minutes of daily reading is all that’s to Milw. Co. residents w/ID. 257-5600 Summer floral show, needed to stop the “brain drain” over summer. Summer on Olympus, thru Sept. 11. M-F 9am-5pm; Sat. & Sun. The best books are ones they pick out themselves 9am-4pm. Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd at the library, on subjects they love. Rowing Regatta Milw. River Challenge Summer Truck Studio art program Watch race Sept 17 from 8:30am-2pm. View from river banks Mon.-Fri. noon-3pm. The summer Truck Studio is 3 hrs. of free, and bridges from N 25th St at Menomonee River east to Milw. drop-in arts enrichment activities offered daily over a 6-week pe- Rivers north to Schlitz Park near Pleasant St, 608-658-6175. riod in Milw. parks and playgrounds. Ages 4-14 collaborate with a team of community artists to create a wide variety of imagi- Tennis instruction, prizes, fun National Jr. League Tennis Kids’ Day: 1-3:30pm July 15 at native take-home projects ranging from sculpture to painting to Merrill Park, 461 N. 35. Open to children of all ages and abil- mixed-media collage and beyond. Not for large daycare groups. ity levels. Kids’ Day participants will receive a free t-shirt and Visit A.W.E’s website www.awe-inc.org or call 933-3877. prizes. Rain site: Moorland Park Tennis Center. 442-8195. Free. 6/27-7/1: Carmen Playfield, Modrzejewski Playground, Walk- er Square, Washington Park Youth tennis tournament 7/5-7/8: Rose Park, Modrzejewski Playground, Walker Square, Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation Jr. Tennis Tour- Franklin Square nament/Awards Ceremony: 8:30am-4pm Aug 1-4, awards cer- 7/11-7/15: Merrill Playground, Burnham Park, Mitchell Park, emony 11:30am Aug 6; Merill Park, 461 N 35. Open to all ages Lindbergh Park & ability levels. $10/person. Entries due July 29. 442-8195. 7/18-7/22: Merrill Playground, Burnham Park, Mitchell Park, Ben Franklin Playground ASK: Mental Health Help 7/25-7/29: Wahl Park, Gordon Park, Clarke Square, Columbia What do you know about mental health? Are you or a loved Playground one feeling hopeless or overwhelmed? ASK: Access, Support 8/1-8/5: Smith Park, Kosciuszko Park, Clarke Square, Moody and Knowledge is a free series on mental health help with infor- Park mation on signs and symptoms, advocacy, and where to turn for Can’t join us during the day? Visit the Evening Truck Stu- help in facing issues involving mental illness. dio from 6-8pm. Bring the whole family to make art in the park June 25, 2-3:30 pm, Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave while listening to live music on select concert nights. Aug. 20, 10:30am-noon, Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35. Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Safe Families for Children July 25-29: Activities, give-aways, inc: office challenge games, Provides a secure, temporary home for children whose parents coffee break in the square, a beach volleyball tournament, grand- are in a crisis situation (average stay is 6 weeks). May also pro- est happy hour, lunchtime giveaways and discounts. Last year, vide housing assistance to teen mothers and their children. participants wore a paper clip to show they worked downtown. Support is provided to families in the hopes of preventing child abuse and neglect, reuniting a family as soon as possible, Urban Island Beach Party Aug 5, 4pm-11pm, Lake- and introducing a support system to families living in social iso- shore State Park (near Summerfest); check newaukee.com closer lation. Families in need may also be connected to Family Friends to the event for the food, music, and activity lineup. and Family Coaches. Info: 405-9318. For immediate placement needs, 24-hour intake line: 855-240-6604. -27-