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Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food.Learn how food is grown, the cultural connections to what we eat, how food works in our bodies, and how to prepare meals at home. Snack Hack also reveals the culinary world …
Interested in paddling but just trying to learn the basics? The Urban Ecology Center has you covered! Join us for a guided session to learn a C stroke, J stroke and back paddle as you maneuver a canoe across the Washington Park Lagoon! Space limited, pre-registration is required.For questions about this program, please contact Augie …
On Tuesday, June 7th WMSE looks forward to bringing its listeners local and live music both in-person and over the airwaves for an all-ages Local/Live show at Anodyne on Bruce via Kneeverland Productions. This time around, we look forward to bringing you music from De La Buena as they gear up for a summer of …
Milwaukee author and the Founder and Chief Change Agent of Flying Elephant Deanna Singh appears at MPL's Centennial Hall to present her new book, Actions Speak Louder, a guide to creating successful workspaces and inclusive teams. In conversation with Shannon Sims, Anchor TMJ4 News. Deanna Singh is an accomplished author, educator, business leader, and social …
(For everyone) Get ready for this Vegan Surprise! If you want to incorporate more vegan dishes into your week, this is the time to do it. Join Courtney of Vegan Soul and learn news ways to make healthy eating a fun adventure. Let’s celebrate our talented local chefs! Learn the skills to create reasonably-priced, nutritious, …
Join Musician Steve Burks for a conversation and celebration of Black music. This program will focus on the resilience of African Americans as expressed through classic songs from various genres. Learn about MPL's music-related resources.After registering, you will receive an email with a link and phone number to join the program.Visit www.mpl.org/ada for information on …
Pedal by to celebrate WI Bike Week at Riverside Park! Start summer with a ride, drink, and bite from your new favorite food trucks! Make new friends and bring your family to ride the Oak Leaf Trail, play yard games, and hang out.Vendors include: Black Husky Brewing, Pete's Pops, and Pedro's South American Food TruckFor …
Ice Cream Social & Community Resource FairThursday, June 9th, 2022 from 5:00PM - 7:00PMJoin the VIA Team, including VIA’s new Executive Director, JoAnna, for our annual Ice Cream Social in Burnham Park, 1755 S. 32nd St. Milwaukee, WI 53215! Enjoy the summer weather at Burnham Park with FREE ice cream, games, local resources, and celebrate …
Join the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library Bookseller at our first used book sale of 2022! This event will be held in the newly remodeled Rotary Community Room of Central Library, right across the hall from the Bookseller Used Book Store. A perfect opportunity to not only stock up on your summer reading stacks, …
Enjoy a colorful selection of Jolie Collins' acrylic paintings and mixed media works on display at the Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley from June 10 - July 15, 2022. Exhibit kicks off with an Art Reception on Friday, June 10th from 4 - 6 pm."Playful Palette II: Colorful Experiments in Abstract" is a fun …
Latinos in Tech x American Family Insurance presents: Mental Health Day with CORE El Centro About this eventTake a well deserved break by joining us, and participating in the services CORE El Centro will be providing. This event is not so much about networking as much as it is taking care of oneself. There will …
Join us every second Saturday of the month!¡Únase a nosotras cada segundo sábado del mes!Basura Bash 2022 is a Clarke Square neighborhood networking & cleanup event - come socialize with your neighbors while 'spring cleaning' Clarke Square. Questions? Contact:Brisa E. [email protected] or text 414-485-4939‬(hablamos español)April 9, 2022 at Pierce & 22nd St.May 14, 2022 at …
Children are invited to attend one of our week-long fun, interactive Spanish camps with a certified and qualified teacher. (8 different camps to choose from this year!) Basic Spanish reading, writing, conversation skills and fun facts about Latin America will be taught.This is a great opportunity to give children a head start in learning a …
Join us for our second edition of Mercadera Market. Come support local vendors from the Latinx community. Enjoy of good food and drinks, artesans and much more!Únete a nuestra segunda edición de Mercadera Market. Ven a apoyar a vendedores locales de nuestra comunidad Latinx. Disfruta de buena comida y bebidas, artesanÃas y mucho más.
School is out! Let's celebrate the start of summer break with a fun afternoon learning how to pedal with a Community Programs Educator on the Washington Park Lagoon. You'll learn the basics and then get to try it out on you own. Fresh air, full body movement, and laughs are included for everyone!For questions about …
Meet us at the Rowing Club (1990 N. Commerce St) to explore the Milwaukee River from a canoe with a guide from the Urban Ecology Center. Beginners to experienced paddlers are invited to join us for a relaxing paddle followed by a cheers to a great paddle at Lakefront Brewery! Price includes one beverage. BONUS: …
Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food.Learn how food is grown, the cultural connections to what we eat, how food works in our bodies, and how to prepare meals at home. Snack Hack also reveals the culinary world …
This book club approaches American identity as an evolving and ongoing conversation, using fiction and non-fiction to explore questions of identity, assimilation, language, cuisine, generational change and other aspects of life in the United States.February 16, 2022Parachutes by Kelly YangMarch 16, 2022Good Time Party Girl: The Notorious Life of Dirty Helen Cromwell 1886-1969 by Helen …
Create space for your creative side and join us for one hour of writing! Bring something to write with and we'll bring the prompt!Our Spring & Summer Write In Sessions will take place at 7pm CST on the following Thursdays:-March 17-May 19-June 16-July 14We start each meeting with an introductions and a quick check in …
Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs as the ability to use words is lost. Join us and learn about:Common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia.Strategies to help manage common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer's disease.How to decode behavioral messagesAlzheimer's Association resources …
(For everyone) Have you ever wondered what that yellow, purple or red flower is? Join our Land Stewardship experts to learn about the taxonomy of plants and their identifying characteristics. We will stroll through our parks to see what's in bloom and talk about the names and features of the plants we see. Botany Walks …
Our 15th annual Summer Solstice Soirée presented by Godfrey & Kahn with hosts Christi & John Clancy and Mary Gute Witte & Edward (Ned) Witte will be a unique, outdoor event to celebrate and raise funds for the Urban Ecology Center!Attendees can look forward to:Delicious food from Wisconsin's first green caterer, Tall Guy and A …
Green thumb gardeners are invited to explore the creative gardening spaces at Core El Centro and at the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center. We'll start on the green roof at Core El Centro and embark on a family friendly sensory garden experience. Then take an Urban Ecology Center bus to Three Bridges Park for a …
You Can Fix It! DIY WorkshopSaturday, June 18th, 2022 at 11:00amLocation: Coming Soon!Save the date for VIA's Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Home Repair Workshop. Pesky holes in your window/door screen preventing you from opening your windows/doors and letting the fresh air come in? During this workshop you will learn how to repair the window/door mesh screen. These …
BIKE DAY IS BACK!Join Sixteenth Street for our FREE community wellness event that’s fun for the whole family. Everyone is welcome!Visit all the healthy food, activity, and education stations for a chance to pick up a FREE BIKE, helmet, and lock*!Event activities:• Bike fittings• Healthy food• Kids’ activities• Music & entertainment• Zumba & Salsa instructionWe …