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Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. makes it a Happy Thanksgiving for 1,600 families

On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 The Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted their 8th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway and Health Screenings at their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Thanksgiving dawns the beginning of the holidays and represents a season of giving. This year MHSI was able to give away 50,000 pounds of groceries … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. makes it a Happy Thanksgiving for 1,600 families

Help for the holidays: Places in Milwaukee where you can get free meals

The holidays can be a time of happiness and festivities. But not for everyone. For some, it can be hard to feel joyful when they’re strapped for cash and struggling to buy food. Here is a partial list of organizations in Milwaukee that have stepped up to help. We know there has to be more so help us help our neighbors in need. Please email info@milwaukeenns. org if you … [Read more...] about Help for the holidays: Places in Milwaukee where you can get free meals

Year-in-review

“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…” - Charles Dickens Literary enthusiasts remember the famous opening line of Charles Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities. I will borrow from Dickens’ classic line as we close out 2019. In 2019 we have seen some good. This was the first time in history that a diverse class of lawmakers were sworn into the 116th Congress. … [Read more...] about Year-in-review

African American boys and men in America are killing themselves and no one seems to care

By: Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni Jr., Men's Health Network African American boys and men in America continue to kill themselves at an alarming rate. Over the past several months, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released several reports about the demographics of this national disgrace. Black men and boys continue to have a higher death rate in nine of the 10 … [Read more...] about African American boys and men in America are killing themselves and no one seems to care

Maple Tree students and staff reach for excellence

Motivating students can be one of the hardest jobs in education, but the staff at Maple Tree School is finding ways to help students want to learn. Recent efforts have centered on math, behavior, and leadership, including a very special guest. To promote achievement in math, Principal Debra Rash has developed Maple Tree Math Club. Primary and intermediate students are … [Read more...] about Maple Tree students and staff reach for excellence

Andrew Douglas Twilight Center grand opening

Milwaukee Recreation celebrated the grand opening of the Andrew Douglas Twilight Center on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. The Andrew Douglas Twilight Center is the eighth Twilight Center to open, and is the first center to accommodate middle school students, ages 10-15. MPS officials and staff celebrated the grand opening with family-friendly activities, giveaway items, and a … [Read more...] about Andrew Douglas Twilight Center grand opening

What’s Happening in Milwaukee

MSO presents Leslie Odom, Jr.: A Holiday Special Yaniv Dinur, conductor Wednesday, December 11 Show: 7:30 p.m. The Riverside Theater 116 W Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 Leslie Odom, Jr., best known as Broadway hit Hamilton’s original Aaron Burr, joins the MSO for a holiday concert with a jazz twist. In this special event, this Grammy and Tony Award-winning vocalist … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee

Mrs. O’Bee’s Toy House for Children on December 15

The Northwest Family Activity & Events center will host its fifth Mrs. O’Bee’s Toy House on Sunday, December 15, 2019, from 1-3 PM. This event is open to children 2-10 years old and must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Each child will be able to select a toy while supplies last. Children will also be able to enjoy the special treats provided by the friends of … [Read more...] about Mrs. O’Bee’s Toy House for Children on December 15