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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!
We're expanding and enhancing our BBBS-organized
match activities to better support your match!
Project REACH is our
new initiative that adds a learning focus to match activities, organizing them
around five areas: Recreation, Education & Careers, Arts & Culture,
Civic Engagement and Health & Fitness.
REACH was created in response to feedback from
Bigs looking for more ways to help their Littles improve in school and make
responsible choices. Check your mail for an upcoming letter about REACH and get more information on our Web site >>
Whether it's REACH activities or community events, we hope you and your Little find fun, inexpensive things to do in this issue of The Big Update. The next issue will arrive at the end of June.
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Theater Camp Opportunity
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Your Little
may qualify for a scholarship to the Summer Theater Academy
at First Stage Children's Theater. Contact your Match Support or Big Sister Erin Petrus, 414-267-2973 or epetrus@firststage.org, for more
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Featured BBBS Activities
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Volunteer
and Explore at Schlitz Audubon CenterSaturday, May 15, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.1111 E. Brown Deer Rd.,
BaysideAges: Littles 10+Cost: Free (includes admission to the Center) Help preserve the landscape of this beautiful area by pulling invasive garlic
mustard. After volunteering, matches are free to enjoy the 185 acres of woods,
meadows and Lake Michigan shoreline. Go
hiking, get up close with a bird of prey or climb the observation tower.
Register by Monday, May 10: 414-258-4778, ext. 228 or
kbloomquist@bbbsmilwaukee.org. Muskie
Fishing and Barbecue on Lake PewaukeeWednesday, May 19, 5-9 p.m.Smokey's Muskie Shop, 129 Park Ave., PewaukeeAges: Littles 11+Cost: Free (all equipment provided) Enjoy an evening of fishing with professional guide Joel Michel and other
members of the Milwaukee Chapter of Muskies Inc. Includes a post-fishing barbecue.
No equipment needed. Littles 16+ and Bigs will need a fishing license. Space
is limited. Register by May 12: 414-258-4778, ext. 246 or ewolfe@bbbsmilwaukee.org. |
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Have Fun, Explore the Community
ChocolateFestMay 28-31680 Maryland Ave., BurlingtonCost: $3 Littles 6-12, $8 Bigs and Littles 13+ Enjoy entertainment, carnival rides, chef demonstrations, chocolate tastings
and more. (Some activities require additional purchase.) Family Kite FestivalSaturday and Sunday, May 29-30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Veterans Park, Lincoln Memorial Dr.,
MilwaukeeCost: FreeWatch professional sport kite performances and battles, and learn to fly a
sport kite. The Grand Launch of 500 kites takes place at noon. Kites and food
available for sale. Adventure Dinosaur!May 29-Sept. 6Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd., MilwaukeeCost: $2.50/person + regular zoo admission and parking Venture into a prehistoric park, featuring more than 25 realistic dinosaurs,
lurking, moving and rumbling in a tropical outdoor habitat. Waterfront Wednesdays Concert SeriesWednesdays, June 9-August 25, 6-9 p.m.Pewaukee Beach, PewaukeeCost: FreeEnjoy a free concert on the beach every Wednesday this summer. Gathering Waters FestivalSaturday, June 12, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Lakeshore State
Park, Milwaukee (off the coast
of Summerfest) Cost: FreeA free urban outdoors experience with more than 60 groups to entertain and
educate. Milwaukee Air and Water ShowSaturday and Sunday, June 12-13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Milwaukee LakefrontCost: FreeWatch the Navy Blue Angels, Army Golden Knights and other military and civilian
pilots perform over Lake Michigan. Sunset ZoofariWednesday, June 30, 6-9 p.m.Milwaukee
County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd.,
MilwaukeeCost: $5.50 Littles 6-12; $8 Bigs and Littles 13+ ($11 parking) Enjoy a warm evening of hot bands against a back drop of exotic animals.
Table Tennis/Ping PongFridays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Shorewood Intermediate School, 3830 N.
Shorewood Blvd., ShorewoodCost: Free for Littles; $4 Bigs Shorewood Table Tennis Club has an ongoing opportunity for Bigs and
Littles to play table tennis, no equipment needed. Water Ski ShowsWednesdays, May 26-Sept. 1 at Frame
Park, Waukesha Thursdays, June 3-Sept. 2 at Lakefront
Park, Pewaukee Cost: FreeEnjoy an entertaining water ski show every week! |
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Encourage Learning, Introduce Possibilities
Bird Fest
Sunday, May 2, 12-3 p.m.
Wehr Nature Center,
9701 W.
College Ave., Franklin
Cost: $1/person + $3 parking
Learn about bird watching and migration with fun activities, hiking, games and
crafts.
Project Bud Burst
Thursdays, May 6-June 24, 4-4:30 p.m.
Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park, Milwaukee
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
Observe changes in plant budding, leafing and blooming times in Washington Park
to help scientists track climate changes. Call ahead to register: 414-964-8505.
Bird and Wildflower Hike
Saturday, May 8, 1-3 p.m.
Menomonee Park,
W220 N7884 Townline Rd., Menomonee Falls
Cost: $4/person + $5 parking
Identify, smell and photograph wildflowers, and learn about their life and
ecology. Identify warblers and learn about their migration. Bring your camera
and binoculars.
BBBS Chess Club
Tuesday, May 18, 6-8 p.m.
Sherman Perk
Coffee Shop, 4924 N. Roosevelt Dr., Milwaukee
Cost: Free (discount on drinks also available)
Learn to play or sharpen your skills and enjoy some friendly competition.
Register by Monday, May 17: 414-258-4778, ext. 246 or ewolfe@bbbsmilwaukee.org.
Working Dogs Day
Saturday, May 22, 11-3:30 p.m.
Waukesha County Museum,
101 W. Main St., Waukesha
Cost: $3 Littles, $5 Bigs (includes museum admission)
Visit with area dogs who spend their days at work helping people. Explore the
"Nature of Dogs" photography exhibit.
Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books
Friday and Saturday, June 18-19
UW-Waukesha Campus
Cost: Free
Creativity and literacy will be celebrated with presentations by hundreds of
local and national authors, as well as children's and young adults' authors and
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Foster Appreciation and Enjoyment, Increase Understanding
Waukesha Art CrawlSaturday, May 1, 4-10 p.m.Downtown WaukeshaCost: FreeEnjoy great art, live music and food all over downtown Waukesha. BBBS Kinderkonzert - Green Eggs and Ham and Gertrude McFuzzSunday May 2, 1-3 p.m.Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St., MilwaukeeAges: Littles 6-10Cost: FreeAttend a special Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performance of musical Dr. Seuss favorites.
Includes a pre-concert program with book fair and instrument "petting zoo."
Register by Monday, April 26: 414-258-4778, ext. 281 or
sperry@bbbsmilwaukee.org. MSO Mondays at AlterraMonday, May 3, 7 p.m., Alterra Humboldt, 2999 N. Humboldt Ave.Monday, June 7, 7 p.m., Alterra Grafton, 1211 Washington St., GraftonCost: FreeRelax with a drink and a sampling of live music from the Milwaukee Symphony
Orchestra. Rituals of SpringSaturday, May 15Old World Wisconsin,
S103 W37890 Highway 67, EagleCost: $9 Littles, $16 Bigs See draft horses plow the farmstead croplands. Watch wool go from fleece to
fiber, as you see how stock dogs herd sheep, the sheep are hand sheared and the
wool is carded, spun and dyed. BBBS Classic Concert NightThursday May 27, 6-8:30 p.m.Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St.,
MilwaukeeAges: Littles 12+Cost: FreeBefore listening to a Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performance, learn more about
the symphony and snack on a nachos. Register by Friday, May 21: 414-258-4778,
ext. 281 or sperry@bbbsmilwaukee.org. Reclaiming Our HeritageSaturday and Sunday, June 5-6Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, MilwaukeeCost: FreeThis annual living history and veteran tribute event includes a multi-era
military encampment, entertainment with a historic flair and guided tours of
historic buildings and Wood National Cemetery. Bead & Button ShowJune 11-13, 10 a.m.Midwest Airlines Center,
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.,
MilwaukeeCost: Free for Littles 6-12; $10 Bigs and Littles 13+ ( click for $2 off coupon >>) The "largest jewelry and bead show in the world" features 370 vendors and bead
and jewelry classes. Locust Street FestivalSunday, June 13, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.Locust St. between Humboldt and Holton St., Milwaukee (Riverwest) Cost: FreeThis classic street festival includes live music, arts and crafts, Capoeira
demonstrations and a drum circle. Kohl's Art Generation at MAMSaturdays and SundaysMilwaukee Art
MuseumCost: Free with admission ($12 Bigs and Littles 13+; Free for Littles 6-12) Stop by the Milwaukee
Art Museum for fun
weekend programs, like Story Time in the Galleries, Sketching in the Galleries and
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Encourage Volunteerism and Good Citizenship
All-City People's Parade Brainstorming SessionsMay 4, 5, 10, 11, 15 and 18Various locations around Milwaukee ( click for locations and times >>) Cost: FreeShare your greatest concerns and hopes for Milwaukee, then work with
facilitators to imagine visual and musical ways to express them. The ideas will
be used to create giant puppets for a Labor Day parade. Lakefront Festival of the ArtsJune 18-20Milwaukee Art MuseumCost: Free admission when you volunteer! Volunteer with your Little for a shift in the children's art area or another job and get free admission to the festival. View the work of more than 182 artists, as well as the art museum's collection. Register by May 24 on the festival Web site >> Clean Up Your Park/Outdoor PlayFridays, 4-6 p.m.Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park, MilwaukeeCost: Free (donations appreciated) The BBBS clean up in Washington
Park was a great event
with 24 matches! If you missed it (or you want more), join the Urban Ecology
Center any Friday to keep
the park clean. Follow up with outdoors games! Growing Power Volunteer OrientationMost Saturdays, 10 a.m.Growing Power Urban Farm, 5500 W.
Silver Spring Dr., MilwaukeeCost: FreeHelp your community and learn more about growing food. Many volunteer
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Get Active, Develop Healthy Habits
YogaKids Classes
Tuesdays, May 4-June 29, 5:30-6:30
Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park, Milwaukee
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
Kids will increase strength, flexibility and concentration in a playful
class.
Vegetable Gardening 101
Tuesdays, May 4-25, 6-7 p.m.
Urban Ecology Center, Washington
Park, Milwaukee
Cost: $5/person ($1 for UEC members)
Learn hands-on vegetable growing techniques by helping with the Urban Ecology
Center gardens.
Registration required: 964-8505.
BBBS Team Building at Adventure Rock
Saturday, May 15, 4-7 p.m.
Adventure Rock, 21250 W. Capitol Dr.,
Pewaukee
Ages: Littles 10+
Cost: $20/match includes dinner
Learn team-building skills while you scale the climbing walls. Register by
Monday, May 10: 414-258-4778, ext. 281 or sperry@bbbsmilwaukee.org.
Rock N Roller Skate
Saturday, June 19, 5-8 p.m.
Red Arrow
Park, Milwaukee
Cost: Free with own skates (rentals available)
Go roller skating downtown with live music, DJs, games, contests and
appearances by local celebrities. Stop by the BBBS table and say hi!
BBBS Bike Event
June - date, time and location TBD
Look for upcoming details on a biking and bike safety event. Get out on area
bike trails this summer!
Farmers' Markets
June-October
Various locations throughout the counties
Cost: Free
Explore different varieties of healthy fruits and vegetables, and learn about
where our food comes from. Talk to a farmer and pick up local, seasonal food.
Click here for a guide to area markets >>
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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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