Invite from Alderwoman M. Coggs

July 26, 2013                                                                       Ald. Milele A. Coggs
                                                                                            (414) 286-2994


MEDIA ADVISORY


Gallery Night in Bronzeville to showcase artist Leslie Dickerson

The work of artist Leslie Dickerson will be featured tonight in the Bronzeville District during Gallery Night at King Drive Commons Gallery & Studio, 2775 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.

The event’s hours will be 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight (Friday, July 26). The host of Gallery Night is the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corp.

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs said the theme of Ms. Dickerson’s display this evening is “The Dance of Life. From New York to Milwaukee.” Ms. Dickerson features works that vividly illustrate the life and wonder of the human form, and she uses a variety of mediums to depict human figures and portraits. Her professional experience as a design and fashion illustrator has played a major role in the style and spirit of her art.

Gallery Night will also feature live music and entertainment, including music by the Larry Moore Jazz Trio and a performance by the Hansberry Sands Theater Company.

The events are free and refreshments (provided by B.R. Smiths Catering) will be served.

From the City of Milwaukee-Health Fair for children (school supplies while they last)

City of Milwaukee 2013 Back-to-School Health Fairs Get your family ready for the school year with free immunizations, lead testing, vision and dental screenings, and more at the 13th annual Back-to-School Health Fairs! Free backpacks and school supplies will be provided to kids who have an up-to-date immunization record, or those who get their required vaccinations and lead tests at the fair. (Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive services and gifts.) Northside Fair - Friday, Aug. 2 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way (35th & Hampton) Southside Fair - Friday, Aug. 16 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.South Division Campus 1515 W. Lapham Blvd.

Block Party July 20th, 2013

Grover Heights, Williamsburg Triangle and Grace Fellowship Church Neighborhood Association Block Party at Green Bay Avenue Playground

                               Saturday, July 20^th, 2013

Set Up 8am, Start 10am-5pm, Clean-up 5pm

Volunteers needed to help with set up, clean up, and games.

                                   **Activities**

Basketball Competitions, Race Competitions  (throughout day)

Adult games: Bingo, Dominoes, Cards (throughout day)

Health Fair (free screenings) and Information Booths (throughout day)

Fire Truck Demonstration  3:30pm

McGruff (based on MPD needs)

Next Door Foundation Book Give Away (throughout day)

Food and Beverages (throughout day)

Entertainment and other special surprises (Clean performances allowed.)

*Children must have a parent with them to attend.  Parent must stay as long as child stays.  Also, please clean up as you eat.  Several garbage cans are available.  Let’s have fun!!!  If it rains heavily, party moves to Grace Fellowship at 3879 N. Port Washington.

Youth Opportunity from Talibah Mateen---Dream Big Contest

         It's that time of year again...

Join Us For
Lead2Change, Inc's 3rd Annual DreamBig! Event

Growing a Greater Community

Friday, August 9, 2013
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Peck Welcome Center (on Milwaukee Zoo Grounds)
10001 W. Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226

   

                                  

Join us as we honor Venice Williams as the
2013 James A. Marks Legacy Award winner.

 Youth throughout Greater Milwaukee were asked "What would you do with $5,000 to make your community better?" Come learn about potential projects and celebrate as we select the 2013 DreamBig! grant recipients. Check out past winners on our website. 

Win some of our exciting raffle items:

• An autographed football by ALL the Greenbay Packers
• Custom made wedding shoes
• Event Planning Services
• Zumba Instruction
• And Much Much More!
   

We'd love to see you for food, fun and youth philanthropy at its finest.
Please RSVP at dreambig2013@lead2changeinc.org.

If you have any questions or would like more information about DreamBig! or our other programs contact us at info@lead2changeinc.org or 414-226-2410.

Check out our new website, http://www.lead2changeinc.org 
Like us on Facebook! 

General Meeting July 15th, 2013

Money and resources for home repairs, fix violations, foreclosure help, and a time for listening. Let’s straighten it out!  
Neighborhood Meeting-Grover Heights-Williamsburg Triangle Monday, July 15th, 6-7:30 PM

       

Place:  Grace Fellowship Church, Pastor Calhoun

            3879 N. Port Washington Avenue  

Everyone is needed: men, women, and children 6-19.

Part 1:  J Allen Stokes-HGNI, Chris Gandt-Riverworks, Fatima Benhaddou -Acts Rehab Housing Specialist, and  Irma Yepez Klassen and Elizabeth Ferber-Select Milwaukee

Part 2: Jodette Burnadette, Gracelyn Wilson, Talibah Mateen for Women:  
Special Guest for Men, Tracey Dent for Children 6-19.

 

Community Organizer Gracelyn Wilson at 444-8204 or email groverheights@gmail.com.

Note: please encourage your neighbors and landlords to show.  Part 2 is for everyone to talk about whatever concerns them: health, violence, safety, friendships, neighborhood, etc.  

Thank you to Rick Muhammad and J Allen Stokes for organizing the neighborhood improvement portion of this meeting and community organizer Gracelyn Wilson the "Let's straighten it out" portion.

Holiday DPW Schedule from Commissioner Korban

Ghassan Korban
Commissioner of Public Works
Preston D. Cole
Director of Operations
Department of Public Works
MEDIA ADVISORY
 For Immediate Release: Contact: Sandy Rusch Walton

Monday, July 1, 2013 414.286.3261 (o)
414.708.2386 (c)
Department of Public Works Services

For the July 4-7, 2013 Holiday Weekend
 City of Milwaukee government offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day, and again on Friday, July 5th for a mandatory furlough day. However, some Department of Public Works (DPW) services will be available for limited hours of operation and certain parking restrictions will be lifted.

Garbage, Recycling, and Self-Help Centers:  There will be no garbage and recycling pick-up on July 4th & 5th
Self-Help Centers will be open on Saturday, July 6th & Sunday, July 7th from 7:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m

Parking Enforcement:  No parking meter enforcement on Thursday, July 4th
No night parking enforcement on Thursday, July 4th from 2:00-6:00 a.m. and on Friday, July 5th from 2:00-6:00 a.m.
No night parking permission required overnight from July 3-4 and July 4-5


Tow Lot will be open: Thursday, July 4th – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
 Friday, July 5th – 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 6th – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Milwaukee Water Works: 24-hour drinking water service and Emergency Control Center – 286-3710
Pay your Municipal Services Bill online at www.city.milwaukee.gov/water

Bridge Openings & Closings: Go to www.city.milwaukee.gov/mpw for July 3rd fireworks and Summerfest information
In addition, residents should call 414.286-CITY (2489) for other requests. For more information on DPW services, go to www.city.milwaukee.gov/mpw.
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Frank P. Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Administration Room 501 (414) 286-3703 ♦Fax (414) 286-3953 ♦TDD (414) 286-2025

Contract Administration, Room 506 (414) 286-3314 Fax (414) 286-8110 ♦www.city.milwaukee.gov/mpw

Job info re: Micah from Community Organizer Talibah Mateen

500 Truck Driver Needed! Please come out on Monday, July 8, 2013,  at 10:30am  MICAH's Office, to hear Osborne Brown, the President / CEO  of SPARKGLX and Clyde El-Amin Educational Expert to discuss the  JOBS & PAID TRAINING for this industry. Please RSVP by  Friday July 5, 2013, for seating capacity. MICAH 1947 N 4th Street Milwaukee, WI 53212

Job info from Tracey Dent re: Focused on my Future for 18-21 year olds

JOBS!!! JOBS!!! JOBS!!!!
The Dept. of Corrections-Division on Juvenile Corrections along with Milw. Area Workforce Investment board (MAWIB) has implemented "Focused On My Future" program geared towards gaining employment. Teamed up with Flood the Hood with Dreams (contract placement), we are looking for boys and girls eligible for requirements to help with service learning projects. If YOU or anyone you know meet these requirements, please inbox me to submit for an application, background check & hopefully placement with crew...
Requirements:
- 18-21 years of age
- involved in the juvenile system anytime since the age of 14
- may NOT have an adult conviction
- willing to work 32 hours per week US minimum wage
Contact Khalil Coleman for more information!!!!