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Local Farmer Open House

Local Farmer Open House Saturday, March 9, 2019 – 11am to 3pm Urban Ecology Center in Riverside Park A once-a-year opportunity to talk with local farmers who grow food sustainably and arrange to buy their farm-fresh, healthy veggies, fruit, eggs and more. Hear about all the options for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) including customizable shares, vacation holds and a variety of subscription sizes. On

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Milwaukee Pedestrian Plan Open House – CANCELLED

Passing on this note from the City… —————————————— Hi, Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Open House meeting for the Milwaukee Pedestrian Plan scheduled for Wednesday, January 30 is canceled. The Department of Public Works is looking for dates to reschedule the meeting. Please stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the draft plan is now available! Residents can

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Milwaukee Pedestrian Plan | Open House | January 30, 4:30 – 7:30 PM

Milwaukee Pedestrian Plan Passing this on from the City. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is developing Milwaukee’s first citywide pedestrian plan! Join DPW and its partners for an Open House meeting on Wednesday, January 30, 4:30 – 7:30 PM at the Mitchell Street Public Library (906 W. Historic Mitchell St). The Open House is one way to provide feedback on draft recommendations from the plan and share

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3rd District Town Hall Meeting

Passing this on from Alderman Kovac. Dear Neighbor: Please attend the 3rd District town hall meeting I have scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29th at the East Library (2320 N. Cramer Street). The meeting will include Captain Diana Rowe and officers from Milwaukee’s 1st Police District (which covers the East Side and Downtown), representatives from UWM, as well as representatives from our Department

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January Murray Hill Meeting

Hello Neighbors! We hope everyone had a good holiday season and is staying warm.  We have a great meeting planned for our January Murray Hill Meeting which will take place Tuesday, January 22 at 7PM at the Urban Ecology Center. Our main topic will be a presentation on the MKE United initiative.  MKE United is an effort led by the Greater Milwaukee Committee, City

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The Milwaukee Marathon is coming April 6

This year’s Milwaukee Marathon route is very close to being approved, and it has changed significantly from last year.  It will be starting at Fiserv Forum and heading down Water Street to Clybourn and then will go up to Lincoln Memorial to Lake Drive to Newberry and then head south again via Wahl and back down Lincoln Memorial where it will then make its

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An Evening of Pete Seeger Music

Some folk music in the neighborhood… The Coffee House proudly presents: The 9th Annual Community Sing ~ An evening of Pete Seeger featuring song leaders Mark Dvorak, Julie Thompson, and Craig Siemsen When:  Saturday, February 23, 2019 Where:  The Coffee House, 2717 E. Hampshire, Milwaukee, WI 53211 Time:  8:00 PM Admission:  $5 – $15 free-will suggested Contact:  Craig Siemsen P.O. Box 11542, Milwaukee, WI

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Winter Parking Regulations Begin Today

Just as DPW continues to prepare for a new winter season, City of Milwaukee residents should also make preparations regarding winter parking regulations. Here’s how: Residents should check their streets for posted winter parking rules. Posted parking rules take precedence. But as not all streets are posted with winter parking signage, residents should also go online at milwaukee.gov/winterparking for more information. Another resource for

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November Murray Hill Meeting

Neighbors, Please join us for the November Murray Hill meeting on Tuesday, November 27 at 7 PM at the Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Branch @ 1500 E Park Place. Our special guest will be Alderman Nik Kovac whom we have invited to speak about Milwaukee’s annual budget, as well as state implications to our local budget, including the findings in the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s 2017 report On the

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