Community Spotlight
WAAW Center celebrates their 20th Annual “Faces of Hope” luncheon
[slideshow_deploy id='18040'] The 20th Annual Faces of Hope luncheon was held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Wisconsin African American Women Center. 3020 West Vliet Street. Forty-two community leaders were honored for their dedicated service and civic involvement. More than 200 people attired in stylish head crowns attended the annual event. The 2016 honorees were: Marilyn … [Read more...] about WAAW Center celebrates their 20th Annual “Faces of Hope” luncheon
Local business leader Arthur Reid’s 78th birthday celebration
[slideshow_deploy id='18017'] On Saturday, May 21, 2016, Mr. Arthur Reid, Jr., the owner and president of Reid's New Golden Gate Funeral Home celebrated his 78th birthday surrounded by family and friends. The elegant and lavish surprise birthday party was held at the Radisson Hotel, 7065 N. Port Washington Rd. It was a fitting event to honor a local business leader who has … [Read more...] about Local business leader Arthur Reid’s 78th birthday celebration
Department of Revenue Holding Unclaimed Property Auction Online
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue administers the Unclaimed Property Program in Wisconsin to connect people with their unclaimed property. The Department tries to match unclaimed property with its owner through tax record matching and newspaper advertisements. If the content of safety deposit boxes have not been claimed, then state law requires the … [Read more...] about Department of Revenue Holding Unclaimed Property Auction Online
Bill Bruton inducted into Milwaukee Braves Honor Roll
The Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Braves Historical Association inducted former Milwaukee Braves outfielder Bill Bruton into the Braves Honor Roll. An induction ceremony took place at Miller Park on Monday, May 16, 2016, at the site of the Braves Honor Roll, which is located on the Miller Park Field Level Concourse along the third base side. The lighting-quick center … [Read more...] about Bill Bruton inducted into Milwaukee Braves Honor Roll
Potawatomi Hotel and Casino’s ‘Heart Of Canal Street’ charity application process kicks off this week
For more than two decades, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s signature community program, Heart of Canal Street, has enhanced and improved the lives of children and their families in southeastern Wisconsin. Local charities will once again have the opportunity to become part of this special tradition as applications for the 2016 program will be accepted beginning Monday, May 16, … [Read more...] about Potawatomi Hotel and Casino’s ‘Heart Of Canal Street’ charity application process kicks off this week
Black Business Expo will bring together small business owners
Retona Wilson has been fascinated with business and working with other people to solve problems since she was a child. About a year ago, she started her second business venture: Naked Truth Body Essentials. On Sunday May 22, 2016 she is sponsoring a Black Business Expo for small business owners from 2-7 p.m. at the 3041 North Lounge. The event is sponsored by Mahogany … [Read more...] about Black Business Expo will bring together small business owners
TAKE THE KIDS OUT OF TOWN FOR FREE THIS SUMMER
TAKE THE KIDS OUT OF TOWN FOR FREE THIS SUMMER Weekend travel deal for Chicago-Milwaukee Hiawatha Service CHICAGO – Beaches, museums, restaurants, concerts, festivals and other events are just a train ride away this summer in Milwaukee and Chicago. An adult can bring two kids ages 2-12 along for free on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays aboard the Amtrak Hiawatha … [Read more...] about TAKE THE KIDS OUT OF TOWN FOR FREE THIS SUMMER
Beckum-Stapleton Little League hosts Opening Day Parade
Good Luck to all the participants of the 2016 Beckum-Stapleton Little League! Despite overcast skies, the Beckum-Stapleton Little League kicked off Opening Day with a grand parade on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The parade started at 5th and Chambers at 9:30 a.m. and ended at James Beckum Park, where the Opening Day ceremonies continued as well as the first game of … [Read more...] about Beckum-Stapleton Little League hosts Opening Day Parade
Youth Action Council and Alderwoman Coggs co-host special Mother’s Day Luncheon
On Saturday, May 7, 2016 the Youth Action Council, WestCare, the city's Community Development Block Grant Administration and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs co-sponserd a Mother's Day brunch at WestCare Wisconsin, 335 W. Wright Street. The event recognized special mothers across Milwaukee who go the extra mile each day for their children and families. The event was free and open to … [Read more...] about Youth Action Council and Alderwoman Coggs co-host special Mother’s Day Luncheon