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Pick 'n Save We Care Program
Support
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee when you shop at any Pick
'n Save store. Go to a store customer service desk, and update your
Advantage Plus Savers Club card with our We Care charity code: 60530. Every time you use your Savers Club card, a percentage of your purchase will be donated to BBBS of Metro Milwaukee! |
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Greetings!
Every year, hundreds of people participate in our Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser in support of you and your commitment to . From February through April, community members raise more than $100,000 for our mentoring programs and enjoy a fun bowling party in return.
Don't miss your chance to be part of Bowl for Kids' Sake at our Big-Little Bowl on Saturday, March 20. It's the perfect opportunity to get your family and friends involved in a mission you care about. See below for more details.
We hope this issue of The Big Update will keep you and your Little busy for the next two months. See you soon!
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One Month of Discovery Left!
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Great Admission Discount for Discovery World in March
Throughout March you and your Little can enjoy Discovery World for just $10/match! This is an amazing deal, thanks to our friends at Discovery World. Questions? Email Kelly, kmillis@bbbsmilwaukee.org. |
 Annual Big-Little Bowl
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Support BBBS and Bowl for Free with your Little!
Big-Littl e Bowl for Kids' Sake
Saturday, March 20, 12:30-3 p.m.
Olympic Lanes, 4040 S. 27th St., Milwaukee
Raise $100 from family, friends and co-workers and you and your Little will each enjoy two free bowling games, shoe rental, T-shirt, food and sodas with other Bigs and Littles! (Littles bowl free courtesy of Olympic Lanes.) Learn more about the event and register at gobowling.kintera.org. Or call Nancy B. at (414) 258-4778, ext. 226.
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Have Fun, Explore the Community
Family Free Day at the ZooSaturdays, March 6 and April 10Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd., MilwaukeeCost: Free admission; $11 parking Danny Gokey Record Launch Concert
Saturday, March 6, 5:30 p.m.
Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. 4th St.,
Milwaukee
Cost: $12/ticket (only available day of show)
See Milwaukee's own American Idol in concert and get his debut CD.Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports ShowMarch 10-14State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West AllisCost: Free for Littles 6-12, $6.50-$8 Bigs and Littles 13+ Exhibitions, performances and demos for outdoor enthusiasts. Behind the Scenes Weekend at the ZooSaturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee
Cost: $8.75 Littles 6-12, $11.75 Bigs and Littles 13+; $11 parking Visit areas of the zoo not normally open to the public and meet the zookeepers. Midwest Gaming ClassicSunday, March 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel, 375 S. Moorland Blvd., BrookfieldCost: Free for Littles 6-12, $10 Bigs and Littles 13+ The Midwest's largest electronic gaming event, featuring video game consoles, pinball, arcade games and computers. Try your hand at everything from Pong to PS3. KIDSFestSaturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis
Cost: Free admission Activities and entertainment for kids plus 100+ exhibitors and vendors. Earth Day at Retzer Nature CenterSaturday, April 24, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.S14 W28167 Madison St., WaukeshaCost: FreeA day of free activities, including bird watching, kite making and hiking. Spring NatureFestSaturday, April 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins St., MilwaukeeCost: FreeCelebrate Earth Day by planting a tree, going on an eco-scavenger hunt or making crafts from recycled materials. |
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Encourage Learning, Introduce Possibilities
BBBS Chess Club
Tuesdays, March 16 and April 20, 6-8 p.m.
Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, 4924 W. Roosevelt Dr., MilwaukeeCost: Free (discounts on drinks) Join other Bigs and Littles to learn chess or sharpen your skills. No experience necessary. For more information, contact Eli at ewolfe@bbbsmilwaukee.org. UWM Science BagEvery Friday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, March 14 and April 11, 2 p.m.
UWM Physics Bldg., Room 137, Kenwood and Cramer, MilwaukeeAges: 8+Cost: FreeBe educated and entertained by unique performances on science and math. Topics change monthly.
Carroll University Open HouseSaturdays, March 20 and April 24, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Carroll University, 100 E. North Ave., WaukeshaAges: 14-17Cost: FreeGet your high school-age Little thinking about college by visiting Carroll University. Register online.'The Endless Horizon' Planetarium ShowSaturday, April 24, every hour 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Charles Horowitz Planetarium, S14 W28167 Madison St., WaukeshaCost: FreeLearn about the incredible voyages of early world explorers. Timber Wolf
Preservation Society
Saturdays
and Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
6669
S. 76th St., Greendale
Cost: Small admission fee
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wolf sanctuary and learn about the timber wolves. |
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Foster Appreciation and Enjoyment, Increase Understanding
Indian Summer Festival's Winter Pow WowSaturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis (Gate 5)Cost: Free for Littles 6-12, $7 Bigs and Littles 13+ Experience Native American music, dance, costumes, food and crafts. Milwaukee St. Patrick's Day ParadeSaturday, March 13, 12 p.m.Downtown MilwaukeeCost: FreeWith nearly 140 units marching, this is the state's largest St. Pat's parade. Irish Family Day at the DomesSunday, March 14, 12-5 p.m.Mitchell Park Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Blvd., MilwaukeeCost: $5 Littles, $6.50 Bigs Enjoy Irish culture, crafts, music and dance and explore the Domes. Maple Sugar DaysSaturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28, 1-4 p.m.Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., FranklinCost: $3.50 Littles 6-12, $5.50 Bigs and Littles 13+; $3 parking Connect with Wisconsin's past. Experience the maple sugaring process and see how it was done by Native Americans and pioneers. Gallery Night & DayFriday, April 16, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Downtown MilwaukeeCost: FreeExplore museums and art galleries. Teen Poetry SlamWednesday, April 28, 5:30-7 p.m.Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., MilwaukeeAges: 13-18Cost: FreeTeens are invited to perform an original poem or just listen to other teens read their poems. All performers receive a prize. |
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Encourage Volunteerism and Good Citizenship
Volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul Meal ProgramWednesday, March 24, 5:15-6:30 p.m.931 W. Madison St., MilwaukeeCost: FreeHelp serve beverages to guests and clean up after the meal. To register, contact Kerry at kbloomquist@bbbsmilwaukee.org. Great American CleanupMarch 1-May 31Locations throughout Greater MilwaukeeCost: FreeBe part of a nationwide effort to clean up our parks, rivers and neighborhoods. Contact Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful for info. Menomonee Falls River Clean-upSaturday, April 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Rotary Park on Fond du Lac Ave., Menomonee FallsCost: FreeHelp clean up the parks and rivers of Menomonee Falls. MS Walk 2010 Waukesha CountySunday, April 25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.Carroll University, WaukeshaCost: FreeSupport the efforts to end multiple sclerosis by volunteering at the MS Walk. Visit the Waukesha Volunteer Center Web site for information. |
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Get Active, Develop Healthy Habits
Milwaukee
Bucks-Big Brothers Big Sisters Tip Off Clinic
Wednesday, March 10, 6-7:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Bucks Training Center, 3501 S.
Lake Dr., St. Francis
Ages: 7-14
Cost: Free
Bigs and Littles will learn basketball skills
from a Bucks player and coach. To register, contact Kerry at kbloomquist@bbbsmilwaukee.org.Junior Leagues' Kids in the KitchenThursday, March 18, 4-5:30 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.Whole Foods Market, 2305 N. Prospect Ave., MilwaukeeAges: 6-12Cost: FreeKids will learn about nutrition and healthy eating through fun activities, including a hands-on cooking demonstration. Parent-Child Table Tennis
Tournament
Saturday, April 17, 4 p.m.
Shorewood Intermediate School,
3830 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood
Cost: $15/match - 50% discount
Play in the Shorewood Table Tennis Club tournament for half price. Download a registration form on their Web site.Table Tennis Open
Play
Fridays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Shorewood Intermediate School, 3830 N.
Morris Blvd., Shorewood
Cost: Free for
Littles; $4 Bigs
The Shorewood Table Tennis Club invites Bigs and Littles to open play on
most Friday nights. Check their Web site, shorewoodttc.org, for schedule changes before you go.Kohl's Healthy Kids: It's Your MoveTuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., MilwaukeeAges: 6-12Cost: $6/match (show your BBBS Membership Card) Jump into a giant game board and follow the path to activity stations that explore nutrition, activity, safety and fun health challenges. Open SwimWeekends, 1-5 p.m.Noyes Pool, 8235 W. Good Hope Rd., MilwaukeePulaski Pool, 2701 S. 16th St., MilwaukeeCost: $2 Littles 6-11, $3 Bigs and Littles 12+ | |
Please Note: Inclusion in The Big Update does not constitute an endorsement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee or its staff. Big Brothers Big Sisters is not responsible for cancellations, changes or errors in dates, times or any other information regarding the events listed in The Big Update. The information presented here was accurate as of 2/24/10.
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