Spring Eggs are Coming…

Mark Your Calendar!! All are welcome to join the fun at the 11th Annual Spring Eggs-travaganza scheduled for the Saturday before Easter (April 4) at 9 am in the Children’s play area of Riverside Park. Bring your containers, cameras, smiles, kids and grandkids for our annual egg hunt.  Several thousand eggs are “hidden” for the hunt, including traditional colored eggs, plastic eggs filled with candy, and special

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Budget Input Request from Senator Larson

From Senator Chris Larson: Voice your Opinions on the State Budget Given the significance of the 2015-17 state budget, it is incredibly important to provide everyone in our local communities an opportunity to speak directly to their elected officials and engage in meaningful and productive dialogue. The Joint Finance Committee will be holding public hearings as they review the budget, and will make changes

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Reminder: Liquor License Meeting on North Avenue – tonight

This notice is from Alderman Kovac. ————————– Dear residents, I am hosting a neighborhood meeting regarding a NEW application for a Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise License for the old Library Club, located in the space beneath Beans & Barley. Kody Jack, the applicant, will be there to present his plan of operation for the establishment. You are invited to hear

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Note from the University about Downer Woods

In response from a question from the folk over at WaterTower, the following note was sent out to interested neighbors. ———————————————————– Hi all — The University has actually put together a statement you can share with anyone who has questions about Downer Woods. “UWM did not ask for the changes to state law that remove the legislative protection for the Downer Woods property and

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UWM “Think Small” program for landlords – Monday, March 16

If you are a landlord you may find this of interest. ———————————————– Landlord Think Small – March 16, 2015 – http://www4.uwm.edu/universityrelations/landlord-think-small-march-2015.cfm Attention landlords – mark your calendar for this spring’s Landlord Think Small event. This spring’s discussion is scheduled for Monday, March 16 at 4:30 p.m. and will feature Milwaukee attorney Tristan Pettit. Pettit will lead a presentation on his outline for tenant screening and

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13th Annual Local Farmer Open House

Saturday March 7, 2015 11 am – 3 pm at the Urban Ecology Center in Riverside Park Free! Know your farmer. Know your food. This event is your a once-a-year opportunity to talk with local farmers, hear about their growing practices, and learn about their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription options. Sign up to get local deliveries of boxes of farm-fresh healthful produce and more.

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Reminder: Share your insights and passions at February’s MHNA Meeting!

Reminder: Meeting tomorrow! Neighbors, Please plan to attend next week’s general membership meeting (Tuesday, February 24 at 7 PM at the Urban Ecology Center) for the rolling out of a new concept: Murray Hill Working Groups.  The meeting will start with presenting a brief overview of what we (the MHNA Board) have been working on with UWM, MPD, and other neighborhood associations.  After that, we’ll get

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MPS Listening Session at Riverside – Mon, March 2nd at 6pm

MPS is holding a listening session to support their strategic planning efforts. It will be held at Riverside High School at 6:00 PM, Monday, March 2nd. http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/mps-sets-input-sessions-on-8-big-ideas-for-strategic-goals-b99448787z1-293025381.html http://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/District/Initiatives/Strategic-Objectives.htm