Near West Side Partners

Washington Park Monthly Meeting
2023-02-06 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | UMCS, 3910 W Lisbon Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Information sharing and an opportunity to connect with neighbors and providers.

Merrill Park Neighbor meeting
2023-02-07 18:00 - 19:30
Monthly meeting for Merrill Park neighbors interested in continuing to have a neighborhood that is a great place to live, work and play.
Merrill Park Housing
222 N 33rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Near West Side Neighborhood Markers Tour
2023-02-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Take a bus tour of the seven neighborhood sculptures created by artists Brandon Minga and Andre St. Lous.
A post event celebration will take place at 5:30 pm at the House of RAD. Please use the flow code below or use this link: flowcode.com/p/ZcsumlKjg?fc=0 to register.

City on a Hill Vision Clinic
2023-02-21 09:00 - 12:00
Free vision screenings & glasses for the community!

Foster Care in Our Community - FREE Virtual Meeting
2023-02-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Learn about what is happening right here in our community…foster parents and social work professionals will be here to share their experiences and answer questions. This virtual meeting is FREE and there is no obligation other than listening and asking questions! Hosted by Norris foster parents and foster care staff. Reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/6PwPaVsUtPuxyZts5
or visit the Facebook event page here: https://fb.me/e/30h2fyrRV
Questions? Call 262-222-2000 or email tfc@norriscenter.org

Partners in Hope, for families impacted dementia
2023-02-23 11:00 - 13:30 | St Mark’s A.M.E. Church, 1616 N. W. Atkinson Ave,, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Patricia McClure-Chessler, MBA, MPA, is the award winning author of “Losing a Hero to Alzheimer’s: A Story of Pearl” and “A Caregiver’s Guide for Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Nine Key Principles” Enjoy a complimentary soul food lunch.

Renter Rights class by LegalAction
2023-02-23 17:30 - 18:30 | NWS Waypoint Station, 1201 N 35th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Join LegalAction to learn about Renter’s Rights on Thursday, February 23 at 5:30 at the Harley-Davidson Waypoint office located in the old Marketview Plaza on 35th St. and Juneau Ave. The windows have a large MPD logo. The address of the space is 1201Q.

MPD3 Crime and Safety meeting
2023-02-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Milwaukeek Police Departmernt District 3, 2333 N 49th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53210, United States
Monthly Crime and Safety Update at Milwaukee Police Department Distrct 3

West Vliet Street reconstruction project meeting
2023-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St., 1531 W. Vliet St., WI
W. Vliet St.

Pabst Mansion Lectures Series
2023-03-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Pabst Masion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233
MARCH 10TH: PABST IN MILWAUKEE
Dave Fehlauer, Pabst Mansion Volunteer
Gain insight into the man himself; his life as an immigrant, his cultural and philanthropic contributions, and his legacy.

St Patrick's Day Parade
2023-03-11 12:00 - 13:30
The 55th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade presented by Miller Lite returns to downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at noon! Featuring over 100 units including Irish dance groups, pipe and drum corps, local dignitaries and more, the Parade is one of Milwaukee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The Parade steps off at North MLK Drive and West Wisconsin Avenue, traveling through downtown’s entertainment districts and ending at Water Street and Highland Avenue.

Project: Drive Safer--A Reckless-Driving Town Hall
2023-03-13 18:00 | Eckstein Hall, 1215 W Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
We hope you will join us on March 13 for a town hall meeting to address reckless driving.
In association with TMJ4’s Project: Drive Safer and the Sherman Park Community Association, the Lubar Center will be hosting a town hall with city and state officials. The evening will include information about the rules of the road, efforts by officials to curtail reckless driving, and an opportunity for those attending to ask questions. More details will be coming soon.
The program will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. in Eckstein Hall’s Lubar Center. Please register here to attend.

Alzheimer's Association: Creating Connections, Partners in Hope.
2023-03-15 10:30 - 13:00 | St Mark’s A.M.E. Church, 1616 N. W. Atkinson Ave,, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Join the Alzheimer’s Association for a Free Event. Patricia McClure-Chessier, MBA, MPA, is the Award Winning Author of “Losing a Hero to Alzheimer’s The Story of Pearl” and “A Caregiver’s Guide For Alzheimer’s and Dementia Nine Key Principles.” Patricia will share her journey how she was estranged from her family when she became the caregiver for her mother who had Alzheimer’s. She will inform participants on the principles of caregiving based on her book to help the caregiver be effective, prevent burn-out and support their loved one in living their best quality of life after the diagnosis. Attendees will:

Listen to Brotha Heal the Hood as he shares spoken word to kick off the event.
Hear from Alzheimer’s Association leaders about dementia research, advocacy, free resources and impact on the community.
Enjoy a complimentary soul food lunch.
Meet with community partners to learn about caregiver resources.
Participate in a State Dementia Plan Survey: A chance to have a say in the services designed for you.

Register in advance: bit.ly/hope315 or call 800.272.3900.
March 15 event (1)

On the Issues: New Leadership, New Milwaukee
2023-03-21 12:15 - 13:15 | Eckstein Hall, 1215 W Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
We hope you will join us on March 21 for “On the Issues: New Leadership, New Milwaukee.”
Derek Mosley, new Director of Marquette Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, will welcome four elected Milwaukee leaders who bring a generational change to the offices they hold. County Executive David Crowley, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, and Milwaukee Common Council President José Pérez will discuss their priorities, the array of possibilities and challenges the county and city face, and, most generally, the prospects for the region’s future.
The program will begin promptly at 12:15 p.m. in Eckstein Hall’s Lubar Center. Please register here to attend. A light lunch will be available.

Light & Unite Red Week - Family Skate Night
2023-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Petit National Ice Center, 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53214
The week spanning March 20 to March 26, during which we mark Light & Unite Red Week in Milwaukee and Alcohol Facts Week nationally, is especially important to our community members and partners.

Light & Unite Red Week - Family Movie Night, SHAZAM: Fury of the Gods
2023-03-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Marcus Southgate Cinema, 3330 S 30th St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53215
Family Movie Night with RISE Drug Free MKE at Marcus Southgate Cinema

Light & Unite Red Week - Family Discovery Event at Discovery World
2023-03-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Discover World, 500 N Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202
In alignment with National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, from March 20-26, Light & Unite Red 2023 will offer enlightening events, workshops, and resources to promote health and wellness throughout Milwaukee County.

Near West Side Neighbor Quarterly meeting
2023-03-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Marquette University High School, 3401 W Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee
Seven neighborhood meeting to learn about resources in the Near West Side and meet the team. Snacks & soda provided.

Spring Lecture Series: Prohibition in Wisconsin
2023-03-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Join us as we discuss the events that led up to prohibition and the efforts to enforce it, while also discovering the creative ways that breweries remained in business during this time.

27th Street Community Collective
2023-03-25 10:00 - 23:30
Join neighbors and interested partners to continue to improve the 27th St. corridor.

Urban Ecology Center at Washington Park - Open House
2023-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park, 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Here you’ll have a chance to meet our new staff members, understand our organization’s mission and vision, learn about our tremendous building renovation project, explore what programs we will be offering in the coming months, and hear from each one of our departments on the great work they are doing for our community.

Central Conference Maundy Thursday
2023-04-06 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2812 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Join the Greater Milwaukee Synod Central Conference for Maundy Thursday Worship, with themes of water, bread, and love. All are welcome!

UWM School of Architecture & Urban Planning - Downtown Milwaukee Connect+ing MKE- Downtown Plan 2040
2023-04-11 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by Tanya Fonesca, Long Range Planning Manager for the City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development, Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown and Matt Dorner, Economic Development Director for Milwaukee Downtown. This event will take place via Zoom.

Environmental & Social Justice Film Series - 'Living In A Food Desert'
2023-04-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park, 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Join us as we explore environmental and social justice issues in and outside of Milwaukee, through films followed by insightful discussions.

Cinderella Project
2023-04-15
Our day starts with a fun, informative workshop. We want you to know how strong, smart and beautiful you are! Afterwards you will meet your “fairy godmother” who will help you select from the thousands of dresses to find the perfect one. We will have music, food, giveaways and even hair and makeup demos. Sign up here to receive your FREE prom dress! This year’s event will be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Saturday April 15th! You will receive an email confirming your participation with your arrival time. IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND YOU MUST LET US KNOW. You don’t want to take the spot of another deserving young lady who needs a dress. We can’t wait to meet you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmKhfeCwJCShF5i9_Fpnb-eGgCiP6af-78Ltx3rXsF5EG54w/viewform

Bicycle Rodeo
2023-04-15 10:00 - 12:00
Bike Fed will be co-hosting a bicycle rodeo with Bike Walk Tosa on Saturday April 15th, from 10am-12pm at Hart Park/Muellner Building in Wauwatosa. Bublr Bikes will also be there with their adaptive bikes to try out in collaboration with a Tosa All City Read event.
This event is free and open to the public. It is the perfect opportunity to get your child a bit of extra practice on a bike and learn important safety tips. Our expert instructors will be on hand to guide your questions on how to get your child rolling on two wheels this Summer.
For questions contact michael.anderson@wisconsinbikefed.org.

Trust in Action - Roundtable Discussion
2023-04-20 13:00 - 14:30
A conversation about how we trust operates in a current food and land justices efforts. This meeting is virtual.

Charles Causier Memorial Lecture - Tribal Community Planning A Ho-Chunk Nation Perspective and Lessons for Practitioners
2023-04-20 16:00 - 18:00 | School of Architecture and Urban Planning, 2131 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211
Presented by Bill Quackenbush Tribal Historic Preservation Officer at the Ho-Chunk Nation of WI. Please register with the link connected.

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Drug Take Back
2023-04-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W Vliet St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53208
Safely dispose of unused/unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. This event is part of the National Drug Take Back Day.

Spring Lecture Series: Interpreting the Pa(B)st; translating a Pabst Mansion Archival Collection
2023-04-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
We will discuss the UWM and Pabst Mansion partner project in which Viktorija and her masters students transcribe and translate the Pabst Mansion’s Best-Pabst Family Papers archival collection.
