No MHNA Summer Meetings
A quick note of apology to anyone who made the effort to attend an MHNA membership meeting yesterday. We traditionally do not hold general membership meetings during the summer months (June through August). I should have thought to send out a “no meeting” announcement ahead of time but it didn’t occur to me. So, again, apologies to any confusion yesterday. Regular membership meetings will
Downer Classic Bike Race – this Saturday, June 28th
The Downer Classic Bike Races are coming to the neighborhood on this Saturday, June 28th from 10 am to 8:30 pm. These Pro-Am bike races are part of the Tour of America’s Dairyland Cycling Series (See www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/schedule/milwaukee-about.php for specific information). International and local racers will provide hours of exciting racing along with other entertainment, kids activities, shopping, food and drink. Make the event a family day by signing
Free Tree Give Away – This Saturday
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Forestry Division is partnering with Energy Exchange Inc. to give away 1,000 free trees to City of Milwaukee residents and business/commercial property owners this Saturday (June 28) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the corner of S. 6th St. and Waterford Ave. You can reserve your tree(s) by filling out the form available here. The
City of Milwaukee Composting Offer
The City of Milwaukee will host a one-day only, first-come, first-served compost bin and rain barrel sale on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Washington Park parking lot, North 40th & West Galena St. The event will take place rain or shine, and IS NOT restricted to City of Milwaukee residents. For more information, please go to the
MHNA meeting on May 27th and Candidate Forum on June 5th
Dear Murray Hill Neighbors: How could it be Memorial Day and the beginning of summer? It seems that just the other day we were facing frost warnings and highs in the 40’s. Oh, that’s right that was just last week! In any case the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association is coming to the end of our regular season of membership meetings. Just as we are
Milwaukee Public Library Super Reader Program is On!
The 2014 Milwaukee Public Library Super Reader program began Monday, May 19. Children ages 0-12 can read to earn coupons for a free Cousins mini-sub, Pizza Hut personal pizza, and free or reduced admissions to fun places around town. Stop in your neighborhood library for a copy of the reading folder and suggestions from a librarian on great books to read this summer. Teens
Town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 13
Join State Senator Chris Larson and Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac for a town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at the Riverside University High School Auditorium, 1615 E. Locust Street, from 5pm to 6:30pm. Hear how legislation that passed during the session this year will affect the community, and share your thoughts with your representatives.
Riverside HS Scholarship Rummage Sale – Sat. May 17th
Riverside University High School Alumni (RUHS) are holding their Annual Rummage Sale and Flea Market on Saturday, May 17thfrom 9-3 pm in the RUHS gym. All the proceeds from this sale go towards providing scholarships to deserving Riverside HS Seniors through the Riverside HS Foundation. They also need donations from the public to make this worthwhile fundraiser a success. Please support your local schools.
UWM Neighborhood Relations – Interim Contact Information
Murray Hill Neighbors, The following is a message from Kevin O’Connor at UWM: ___________________________ I wanted to introduce myself as the new interim contact for Neighborhood Relations at UWM. I have been employed at UWM for nearly 14 years and have transitioned from a communications role in athletics to help with neighborhood relations and a few other ongoing projects in University Relations. I will
3rd District Town Hall Meeting with Alderman Nik Kovak
Forwarding a meeting invitation from Alderman Nik Kovak… Dear Neighbor: Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 in the library at Riverside University High School (1615 E. Locust St.). The library is located on the third floor. The meeting will include the new commander of the MPD’s 1st District,