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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

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

There is still time to join Next Door and over 1,000 supporters on the Walk for Children

There is still time to join Next Door and over 1,000 supporters on the Walk for Children this Saturday May 14th at the Next Door Headquarters located at 2545 N. 29th St. Registration begins at 9:00am and the walk starts at 10:00. It’s such a fun family event with no fee to walk, and you can bring your entire family…including the dog! It is also possible to … [Read more...] about There is still time to join Next Door and over 1,000 supporters on the Walk for Children

“Faces of Hope” 2016

Wisconsin African American Women, Ltd. cordially invites you to the 20th Annual Hat Luncheon "Faces of Hope" 2016 CELEBRATING OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016 11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $50/INDIVIDUAL • $400/TABLE OF EIGHT Wisconsin African American Women, Ltd. Grand Hall 3020 West Vliet Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin … [Read more...] about “Faces of Hope” 2016