Near West Side Partners

Giving First Day
2021-11-23 | WI
YOUR LOCAL NONPROFITS PUT THE COMMUNITY FIRST ALL YEAR, PUT THEM FIRST THIS GIVING SEASON.
As the season’s festivities get underway, we are thinking about our local nonprofits and all they give to our community year-round. This year, Near West Side Partners is joining other Milwaukee nonprofits to flip the script on Giving Tuesday by encouraging you to give the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.
Traditionally, one of the most popular days of charitable giving, Giving Tuesday falls after Black Friday and Cyber-Monday. Before the hustle and bustle of the traditional shopping weekend, Giving First Day gives us each an opportunity to reflect on the needs of our community and invest in our values.
Your generosity helps NWSP support our neighborhoods, create more active programs, host a variety of events, and so much more. We hope you will join us in celebrating – and giving – on November 23!
You can support NWSP at www.nearwestsidemke.org/give or see the full list of nonprofits partnering on Giving First Day at www.givingfirstday.org.

Tripoli Shrine Feztival of Trees
2021-11-20 10:00 - 2021-11-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
The FEZtival of Trees is an annual event the week of Thanksgiving to benefit the Tripoli Shriners of Milwaukee. 60 plus decorated trees, many with gifts included, are on display and are raffled off at the end of the event. There is also a $500 lottery ticket tree and gift card tree. Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be present every day and visitors will be treated to a music light show every 30 minutes with all the tree lights part of the display! Food and beverages are also available for purchase at the event.
Admission is $5, and children under 12 are free.

Senator LaTonya Johnson's Empower-MKE: Diving into Wisconsin's Racial Disparities
2021-11-16 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Join Senator Johnson on November 16th at 5 pm, virtually for an in-depth conversation about racial disparities in Wisconsin. This event will provide critical updates about the impact racial disparities have on BIPOC communities, current legislative initiatives to address them, and how the public can advocate on the behalf of these initiatives. Copy and paste the zoom link below into your browser to attend the event. No registration is required.
https://bit.ly/empowermke

Community Meeting: New Businesses Merrill Park
2021-11-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Messmer St. Rose, 514 N. 31st St., Milwaukee, 53208
Join us for a community meeting to meet and hear proposals from Amanda and Jermey Shanks of Agora Business Direct a resource hub for home needs at 500 N. 29th St. (Clybourn Ave. & 29th ) and Mark Rollison, Developer, redevelopment of a commercial and residential building at 3610 Mt. Vernon.
They will share information about the businesses they want to establish in two historic buildings in the Merrill Park Neighborhood.
Join us at Messmer St. Rose (514 N. 31st St.) or via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82974776142.

Community Collab Demo Day
2021-11-04 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 707Hub at Marquette University, 1102 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Join us for the final presentations from our first-ever Community Collab program. Four teams of rising leaders from Molson Coors have crafted innovative, new solutions for Near West Side restaurant owners. Come see what community engagement, collaboration, and tech innovation looks like at Molson Coors.

MPD District 3 Crime & Safety Meeting
2021-10-28 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Neighborhood House, 2819 W Richardson Pl., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
MPD3 will be hosting their monthly Crime and Safety Meeting Thursday, October, 28th, at the Neighborhood House of Milwaukee located at 2819 W Richardson Place. The meeting will begin at 5:30 P.M. There will be a temperature check for everyone attending the meeting due to Covid, and we ask everyone to wear a mask. Looking forward to meeting everyone in person!

Vliet Street Pumpkin Patch
2021-10-16 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | VLIET STREET OASIS MARKET, 3743 W Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Paint & take home a free pumpkin! Free goodie bags & hot cider, pumpkin bowling & other activities. Visit Pete’s Pops for a delicious seasonal treat. Costumes are encouraged!

Near West Side Fall Beautification Day
2021-10-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | NWS Waypoint Station, 1201 N 35th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Join your Near West Side neighbors on Friday, October 15th for a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Near West Side Partners is seeking volunteers to help carry forward projects to beautify the community, including landscaping and planting, lawn and garden maintenance, and public art.

Complete Streets Community Advisory Group Kickoff
2021-10-14 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Meeting
Milwaukee’s streets are public spaces that should be safe and welcoming to everyone, no matter where they live or how they travel. We know that this vision is not a reality, and in order to change it, the City of Milwaukee is developing a Complete Streets Handbook that will include guidelines and policies to make streets more safe, enjoyable, and equitable. We need your expertise to make sure the handbook reflects the entire City and that safety, racial justice, and social equity are at the forefront of the policies included in the handbook.

The City is hosting the first (of up to four) community advisory group meetings on Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. You can register for the meeting using this link: https://forms.gle/y5kNwzUYyw3FifXz5

The City is also offering a limited number of stipends for organizations or individuals who would not be able to participate without financial support. Please let them know if you are interested in receiving a stipend on the registration form.

Near West Side Landlord Compact
2021-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Landlord Compact meetings take place every second Thursday of the month. There is no meeting in December.
This is a hybrid meeting, with an in-person and virtual option. We ask that if you are unvaccinated, please continue to utilize the virtual option for your safety. For those interested in meeting in person, join us at the Ambassador Inn, 2301 W Wisconsin Ave. You will need to use the side door on 23rd Street. Parking is available on the street and in the lot across the street.
For the virtual meeting option, click here to register.

Groundbreaking with MKE Plays
2021-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 2827 W Clybourn St, 2827 W Clybourn St, WI, 53208, United States
Join MKE Parks and the Alderman’s office for the official groundbreaking of the new park located at 29th & Clybourn on Monday, October 11th. This new park will feature a unique pirate ship playground and innovative features for running, climbing, and playing!

Westview Mural Tour Unveiling on Vliet Street
2021-09-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | VLIET STREET OASIS MARKET, 3743 W Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Learn about the history and culture of the Near West Side at the unveiling of the first of a series of murals painted and curated by Brad Bernard as part of the Westview Mural Tour. Meet at the Vliet Street Oasis and walk to the unveiling at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center at 3020 W Vliet Street. Along the way, you will hear about future murals by artists Reynaldo Hernandez, Rozalia Henandez-Singh, Ruthie Joy, Jay Sterling, and Brandon Minga and also see existing works of art along the corridor.

Virtual Near West Side Housing Resource Fair
2021-09-18 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Join NWSP, Take Root MKE, Housing Resources, Inc., and others to learn everything you need to know about purchasing a home and the resources available in the Near West Side during this virtual housing resource fair.
Register in advance for this webinar using this link: https://bit.ly/3lcSWja

NWS Movie Night
2021-09-17 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | MERRILL PARK, 401 N 35th St, Milwaukee, 53208
Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars! Arrive early to put down a blanket and enjoy snacks while you watch Tom and Jerry. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
Parking is limited at Merrill Park. Additional parking is available in the Marquette University High School lot located on the corner of Michigan & 35th Street. Please enter the lot on Michigan Street, a gate will be open on Clybourn for pedestrian access to the park.

Near West Side Scavenger Hunt
2021-09-17 12:00 - 2021-09-18 18:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
The 2021 Near West Side Week Scavenger Hunt is a great way to explore the Near West Side and discover its hidden gems! Everyone in the winning team will walk away with Near West Side swag and gift cards. Register your teams soon to join in the fun!
Details:

Form your team! Call up your best friends, co-workers, family members, and neighbors! There is no limit to how many people can join a team, though the sweet spot is really around 3-6 people.
Team of 1? No problem! You can still register yourself as a one-person team.
Everyone on the team should download the GooseChase iOS or Android app: www.goosechase.com/download/
Choose to play as a guest, or register for a personal account with a username & password of your choice.
Search for and select the 2021 Near West Side Week game, or search by game code ZMMGED.
Follow the prompts to select or create your team. This is where the team will be created if it is new. If you are joining a team that has already been created, enter your team code here.
All team members MUST fill out the information in the form below. If your team wins, this will help us know how to get prizes to you! https://forms.gle/MXBNEX54BgJFuPV16
Missions will be completed using a smartphone or tablet and will require GPS and photo capability.

We encourage everyone to register their teams as soon as possible, as there is a limit to how many teams can register!
Gameplay:

The game will open on Friday, September 17 at Noon and will close on Saturday, September 18 at 6pm. You can start your gameplay anytime during this time period. Please be careful of traffic and mindful of our neighbors while playing the game.
Estimated time of gameplay:
*For teams driving between missions – plan 1-2 hours.
*For teams biking or using Spin Scooters – plan 2-3 hours.
*For teams walking, plan 3-4 hours.
Each mission has a point value. Teams do not have to complete all missions, but the more you complete, the better your chances of winning! NWSP will review all submissions for accuracy, and the team standings may change after the game is over. The final game standings will be determined on Monday, September 20th. In the event of a tie, we will randomly select one of the highest-scoring teams.
All members of the winning team will be notified by Near West Side Partners the week of September 20th.

Questions about the game? Send an email to Elizabeth at admin@nearwestsidepartners.org. Good luck!

Near West Side to Hank Aaron Trail Walk & Ride
2021-09-16 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | MERRILL PARK, 401 N 35th St, Milwaukee, 53208
Bike or walk to the Hank Aaron Trail with NWSP. and enjoy brats and refreshments at the finish! All attendees receive a free NWS t-shirt.
Parking is limited at Merrill Park. Additional parking is available in the Marquette University High School lot located on the corner of Michigan & 35th Street. Please enter the lot on Michigan Street, a gate will be open on Clybourn for pedestrian access to the park.

Historic Avenues West Walking Tour
2021-09-15 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | AMBASSADOR HOTEL, 2308 W WISCONSIN AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 54233, United States
Tour guided by Keith Stanley utilizing a new app from Historic Milwaukee Inc., with networking and happy hour at Gin Rickey following the tour.

Appreciative Inquiry Summit Webinar
2021-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Check out NWSP’s Facebook page for a live broadcast about the recent Near West Side Appreciative Inquiry Summit.
FACEBOOK LIVE @NEARWESTSIDEPARTNERS

Taste of the Near West Side
2021-09-14 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Enjoy specials and discounts from Near West Side restaurants, including past winners of Rev-Up MKE.
A Goodman’s Desserts – For every cookie ordered, A Goodman’s Desserts will donate $1 to Near West Side Partners to support local businesses. (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Enter promo code “NWSP” at checkout when shopping at https://www.agoodmansdesserts.comPick up & delivery date will be scheduled individually at the time of order.
Daddy’s Soul Food – 20% off daily special (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Must mention “Near West Side Week” with purchase, not valid with any other offers, promotions or discounts. Limit 1 per customer.
Five O’Clock Steakhouse – Complimentary order of Calamari or Garlic Bread (Tuesday–Friday)
Must mention “Near West Side Week” with purchase of entrée, not valid with any other offers, promotions or discounts. Limit 1 Calamari or Garlic Bread per table.
Lisa Kaye Catering – $2 Taco Tuesday!
Your choice of beef, chicken, or vegetarian with sides of Mexican rice & corn. Call ahead to order (414-745-5586 or 414-751-8784), pick-up at 944 N. 33rd St.
Must Mention “Near West Side Week” with purchase of entrée. Not valid with any other offers, promotions or discounts.
Pete’s Pops – All pops $2 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Must mention “Near West Side Week” with purchase. Not valid with any other offers, promotions or discounts.
Triciclo Peru – Cusquena Special: Receive a free Cusquena Peruvian beer for every $10 you spend. (Wednesday)
Must mention “Near West Side Week” when ordering on the phone or in person. Limit 4 per ticket/table. Not valid with any other offers, promotions or discounts.
The Valley Inn – $5.00 off any large pizza or buy two lunches, and receive a free appetizer. (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Offer valid between the hours of 11-4. Must mention “Near West Side Week” with purchase, not valid with any other offers, promotions or discounts. Limit 1 per table.

Near West Side Week Kick Off
2021-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | THE NEW STATE MUSIC PARK, 2612 W STATE STREET, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Join us for remarks from Keith Stanley & THE NEW STATE redevelopment team, stick around for a mural unveiling, live music, & food trucks! Attendees receive a free NWS Week t-shirt.

Near West Side Text to Win!
2021-09-13 09:00 - 2021-09-17 18:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Beginning Monday, Sept. 13th, text “NWSWeek” to ‘484848‘ and answer the daily question to be entered to win gift cards to Near West Side restaurants! Three winners will be selected each day.

Cooking Demo at the Vliet Street Oasis Market
2021-09-12 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | VLIET STREET OASIS MARKET, 3743 W Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Executive Director Keith Stanley and Caroline Carter will demonstrate how to prepare fresh, seasonal vegetables in healthy and delicious ways. Stick around for a live performance by Milwaukee poet Naomi.

Test Event
2021-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | AMBASSADOR HOTEL, 2308 W WISCONSIN AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 54233, United States
Test Event Description
