Murray Hill November Membership Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 26
Dear Murray Hill Members: Happy Thanksgiving to you all and as you prepare to spend time with family and friends this week I hope that you will spend a few minutes with your Murray Hill neighbors and friends. At this month’s meeting (Tuesday, November 26), we welcome Supervisor Gerry Broderick, who has prepared a detailed presentation on Milwaukee County’s recent budget. If you read yesterday’s
The latest newsletter
The latest MHNA newsletter is out and appearing soon at a doorstep near you. In case you just can’t wait…click this link to view it now!
Film Premier at Plymouth Church
E.O.B. is a short documentary about bullying–that’s the easiest way to describe it. The film focuses on the short life of Elizabeth Octavia Baxter “EOB.” It is about the choices she makes, her resources and her inability to tap those resources. Reflected through her story, the film also shows how sometimes we cannot see outside ourselves and our own lives. EOB is about the
New MHNA Board Members
Welcome New Board Members! Elections were held at the Murray Hill General Meeting on October 22 with returning board members Gerard Capell (vice-president), Gary Halvorsen (Treasurer), Cate Diecher (Board Member) being re-elected for 2 year terms. We welcome two new board members — John Bleidorn (Board Member) and Mike Darnell (Secretary) and appreciate their commitment to the Murray Hill neighborhood. John Bleidorn has lived
Warning: Imposters Posing as Milwaukee Water Works Staff
The following warning message comes from the City’s E-Notify system. (see attachment for more detail) ===================== You have a Milwaukee.Gov E-Notification for: (Department of Public Works). The Department of Public Works and the Milwaukee Water Works are warning the community about people posing as Water Works staff members to gain access to homes for criminal activity. For more information on how to protect yourself
RUHS Presents Silver Songs Concert – November 20
A special concert to take you back to the decades of 1940, ’50, and ’60 with memorable songs from Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, Rock and Roll and more. Come and enjoy the music from these era’s, performed by Mr. Fred Walker, Swing Choir, Madrigal Choir and student soloists from Riverside University High School. This concert is the perfect treat for Grandparents
Call for Neighborhood Input on East Library Artwork
The Milwaukee Public Library is adding artworks to the interior of the new East Library and has commissioned Santiago Cucullu and Kathyrn E. Martinis. More specific descriptions and renderings of the proposed interior art designs can be found at: www.mpl.org/EastLibrary. Santiago Cucullu proposes three murals of architectural views that represents the diversity and shared experiences of library patrons. Santiago has put out a call
Newberry Boulevard Historic District Meeting
(Apologies for the late posting…) Attention Newberry Neighbors… Ald. Nik Kovac will be hosting a 3rd Community Meeting to Discuss/Explore City Approval for Newberry Boulevard to Become an Historic District Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 Marcia Coles Community Room (Lower Level of Lake Park Pavilion) 7-9 PM The program will address how home improvements are done under the auspices of local historic designation. We will
Trick or Treat – this Sunday!
The City of Milwaukee will have Trick or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Remind your child about safety when trick & treating and have a happy and safe Halloween!
Presentation on Broken Windows Theory and Crime
Nationally renowned criminologist, George Kelling, will give a presentation at UWM on Thursday, October 24 from 6-8 pm in the Music Recital Hall, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. Kelling is best known for co-developing the broken windows theory in 1996 and co-authored “Fixing Broken Windows: Restoring Order and Reducing Crime in our Communities”. He will talk about the broken windows theory and his next book,