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Greetings!
Are you and your Little ready to take the "Project REACH Challenge?" Before the end of the year, try to attend at least one event from each REACH area: Recreation, Education & Careers, Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement and Health & Fitness.
Learn more about Project REACH >>
We hope you and find some fun, inexpensive things to do in this issue of The Big Update. The next issue will be sent at the end of August.
Remember, it's always a good idea to contact the sponsoring organization to check for last-minute changes or cancellations! |
| Safe, Fun Summer | |
Summer Opportunities for Littles
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| Recreation Activities | |
Have Fun, Explore the Community
Fishing with E.B.Wednesdays, July 7-Aug. 18, 5-6:30 p.m. Washington Park Lagoon, 1859 N. 40th St., MilwaukeeCost: Free (donations appreciated) Learn fishing techniques and play fishing games. Poles provided. Mary Poppins Sing-alongFriday, July 9-Thursday, July 15, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Rosebud Cinema, 6823 W. North Ave., WauwatosaCost: Free for Littles, $9 Bigs ( Show your BBBS Membership Card.) A special sing-along version of Walt Disney's classic film. Rated G.
Bradford Beach Family DaysSunday, July 11 and August 8
Lincoln Memorial Dr., MilwaukeeCost: Free
Sand castle building contest, treasure hunt, volleyball and more.
Wednesday, July 14-Tuesday, July 20Times Cinema, 5906 W. Vliet St., MilwaukeeCost: Free for Littles, $5 Bigs ( Show your BBBS Membership Card.) A master sorcerer recruits a seemingly everyday guy to help him defend New York City against a supervillain. Rated PG.
Friday, July 30-Saturday, July 31
Lakefront Park, Pewaukee
Cost: Free admission
Sample the food of Lake Country and enjoy nightly fireworks, live music and a kids' crafts area.
Table Tennis at Shorewood Table Tennis Club Every Friday in July; August dates TBA Shorewood Intermediate School, 3830 N. Morris Blvd., ShorewoodCost: Free for Littles, $4 Bigs Use one of the Club's 14 tournament-quality tables to play ping pong.
Saturday, Aug. 14-Sunday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Elegant Farmer, 1545 Main St. Highways ES & J
Enjoy farm-fresh peaches, peach/blueberry crisps, peach ice cream sundaes and peachy applesauce. View the heartwarming tale of "James & The Giant Peach" at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lakefront Park, Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee
Cost: Free
More than 30 classic and antique boats moored along the shoreline for visitors to view up close.
Friday, Aug. 27, 4-9:30 p.m.
Pewaukee Beach
Cost: Free
Celebrate summer's end with games, crafts and a movie.
Fridays in August, starting at dusk
Pere Marquette Park, 3rd and Kilbourn, Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Family-friendly movies under the stars. |
| Education & Career Activities | |
Encourage Learning, Introduce Possibilities
BBBS Day at the Urban Ecology Center
Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1500 E. Park Pl., MilwaukeeCost: $10/match Learn about ecology, enjoy water activities, go on a scavenger hunt, help clean up litter, do a craft and watch the animal feeding. Lunch is included! Register online by Monday, July 12 >>
Family Fun Days at the Waukesha Public Library Thursday, July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. 321 Wisconsin Ave., WaukeshaCost: Free (Free tickets required. Seating limited.) Kid-friendly entertainment each week -- live music, movies, a naturalist and a fishing comedy show.
Wednesday, July 21, 7-9 p.m.
Rotunda at Bayshore Mall, Glendale
Cost: Free
Use one of the telescopes to spot stars, nebulas and planets.
Saturday, July 24, 10 a.m.-Noon Havenwoods Nature Center, MilwaukeeCost: FreeBe a part of an annual butterfly count to help track butterfly populations in North America. Exploring Mentorship in the OutdoorsTuesday, July 27, 4-6 p.m. Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Pl., MilwaukeeCost: $9 Bigs, $7 Littles Learn ways to connect children to the outdoors while your Little learns about native Wisconsin animals. Explore Riverside Park together and see what you've learned in action. Call to register: 964-8505.
Friday, Aug. 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Register by Monday, Aug. 9: 262-548-7801.)
Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha
Cost: $5/person
Challenge your senses on this "scentsational" nighttime hike!
Thursday, August 19, 5-8 p.m.
Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Help prepare your Little for the first day of school. Free school supplies will be available for children in need, while supplies last. |
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Foster Appreciation, Increase Understanding
Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Sherman Park Coffee Shop and Walker's Point Center for the Arts
Cost: Free
Ages: Teens
A summer-long open mic series for teens to share their art, meet new people and build community. Please note: some mature content.
Thursday, July 1-Saturday, July 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tory Folliard Gallery, 233 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Milwaukee native Marion Coffey unveils a new series of paintings capturing her beloved hometown.
Thursday, July 8-Sunday, July 11
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Explore French culture with roaming minstrels, activities for the kids, great food and much more!
Saturday, July 17, Noon
Garfield Ave. between 3rd and 7th St., Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Inner city blues bands, dance groups, and gospel choirs, plus ethnic foods, clowns, magicians, face painting and inner city arts.
Saturday, July 17, Noon-9 p.m.
212 E. Mineral St., Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Live music and DJs, youth art, breakdancing workshops and more.
Wednesday, July 21-Sunday, July 25Waukesha County Expo CenterCost: $9 Bigs, $3 Littles ( Save $2 here >>) The oldest county fair in Wisconsin celebrates rural heritage with barnyard animals, crafts, farm displays, music, carnival rides and food.
Saturday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-Noon
Havenwoods Nature Center, Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Use the "juice" from plants to make prints. |
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Encourage Volunteerism and Good Citizenship
Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m.-Noon 212 E. Mineral St., MilwaukeeCost: FreeHelp clean up the neighborhood and receive a free T-shirt, raffle ticket and lunch. Contact TRUE Skool to register: info@trueskool.org.
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Get Active, Develop Healthy Habits
Tuesdays, July 6-Aug. 3, times below Riverwest Yogashala, 731 E. Locust St., MilwaukeeCost: FreeAges: Littles 7-12 at 2-3:15 p.m.; Littles 13-18 at 3:30-4:45 p.m. Contact Solange at Riverwest Yogashala to register: sollyrio@hotmail.com or 414-963-9587. Space is limited.
Saturdays, July 10-Aug. 28, 8-9:30 a.m.
Bayshore Town Center, Glendale
Cost: Free
Stretch out with a free 90-minute yoga class. No reservations required, just a yoga mat and comfortable clothing.
Wednesday, July 7, 2 p.m. at East Library, Milwaukee
Friday, July 16, 2 p.m. at Washington Park Library, Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Ages: Littles 6-12
A hilarious, interactive cooking show that teaches kids the "Three Cs of Cooking": Cooperate, Create and Careful.
Saturday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-Noon Schlitz Audubon Center, 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., BaysideCost: $9 Bigs, $7 Littles Compete in canoe races, contests and ultimate canoeing. No gear or experience required. Eat Local Challenge FairSaturday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Pl., MilwaukeeCost: Free (donations appreciated) Learn how you can eat more locally and why it is important to you, our community and the environment. Call to register: 414-964-8505.
Open daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., weather permitting Frame Park, WaukeshaCost: $5-12/half-hour Get 2-for-1 rentals of bikes, go-karts, paddle boats, kayaks and canoes when you show your BBBS Membership Card.
Open daily through Labor Day, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. McKinley Marina, MilwaukeeCost: $6/hour for skates, $5-17/half-hour for bikes (Helmets included.) Go biking or skating on Milwaukee's lakefront. (This business is not part of the Big Deal Discount Club.) |
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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 6/30/10.
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