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SPECIAL THANKS!
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A Big thank you to Graphicolor Printing for nominating us to receive a free Constant Contact email account. Their kind sponsorship will help us continue to communicate with you and also cut costs!
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SHOP AND SUPPORT
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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!
Does your Little need a backpack, folders, crayons or other school supplies? Due to a generous donation, we have free school supplies for Little Brothers and Little Sisters. Contact your Match Support Specialist to reserve some for your Little.
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 October.  Look for this logo to find events organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters through Project REACH!
Remember, it's always a good idea to contact the sponsoring organization to check for last-minute changes or cancellations!
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Live United
|  Support the United Way Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee is a United Way-supported agency. United Way funds are critical to our programs.
Please support the United Way during the 2010 campaign. Make a pledge, get involved in your workplace campaign, talk to your colleagues about your involvement with BBBS. If you would like a BBBS staff member to speak during your campaign, you can request a speaker through the United Way. Thanks for your support!
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Big Fun at the Harley-Davidson Museum
| Special Offer for BBBS: Bigs Pay, Littles Free (9/10-9/12)
 The Harley-Davidson Museum is a great place to have some Big fun with your Little. Explore exhibits and learn about the history of Harley-Davidson, challenge your Little to a hill climb competition, style your own motorcycle and get your picture taken on a real Harley-Davidson motorcycle!
Sept. 10-Sept. 12, enjoy a special admission offer when you present the coupon above. Bigs pay and Littles are free!
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Recreation Activities
| Explore the Community
32nd Annual Frank Mots International Kite Festival
Saturday, Sept. 11 - Sunday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Veterans Park, Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Watch amazing kite flying demonstrations.
Maxwell Street Days Flea Market
Saturday, Sept. 11 - Sunday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Field Park, Mukwonago
Cost: Free
Over 650 sellers offering a variety of goods.
Bradford Beach Family Day
Sunday, Sept. 12, 12-3 p.m.
Bradford Beach, Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Sand castle building, treasure hunt, coloring contest and more.
Washington Bark Dog Day
Sunday, Sept. 12, 12-4 p.m.
Washington Park Band Shell, 45th St. and Washington Ave., Milwaukee
Cost: $5/dog (Free for humans)
Games, contests, food, lure coursing event, Klement's Racing Hot Dog and much more.
Apple Harvest Festival
Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Retzer Nature Center, S14W28167 Madison St., Waukesha
Cost: $5/vehicle
Hayrides, scarecrow lane, arts and crafts and live music.
Fall Festival
Saturday, Sept. 25, 12-4 p.m.
Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park, Milwaukee
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
Family fun with a fall theme -- hands-on science experiments, rock climbing, nature walks, crafts, games, caramel apples and more!
Cider Sunday
Sunday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin
Cost: $1/person + $3 parking
Make apple cider, savor a variety of apple treats and enjoy live music.
Halloween Haunts
Thursday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin
Ages: Littles 6-10 suggested
Cost: $6 Littles 6-12, $8 Bigs/Littles 13+, $3 parking (2009 fees--2010 fees TBA)
Take a humorous, educational hike in the Enchanted Forest, followed by games and activities. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Spooka Minooka
Friday, Oct. 22, 5:30-9 p.m.
Minooka Park, 1927 E. Sunset Dr., Waukesha
Cost: $10/vehicle
"Haunted" and "spooky" trails, cookie decorating and crafts.
Pumpkin Carving Social
Friday, Oct. 22, 5-6:30 p.m.
Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park, Milwaukee
Cost: $2/person
Bring your pumpkin to the Urban Ecology Center and use their tools and stencils to create a chilling masterpiece. Call to register: 414-964-8505.
Halloween Fun Fest
Saturday, Oct. 23, 12-2 p.m.
Downtown Pewaukee
Cost: Free
Children's parade, trick-or-treating and pumpkin decorating.
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Education & Career Activities
| Encourage Learning, Introduce Possibilities
Milwaukee Public Library Green Roof Tours
Saturdays, Sept. 4-Oct. 30, 1:30-2 p.m.
814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Learn about water conservation and green roof and solar technologies.
Hangin' with Hyatt: Anybody for Geocaching?
Saturday, Sept. 11, 9-11 a.m.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee
Cost: $5 SANC members, $7 non-members
Use a GPS unit (bring your own or borrow one) to search for a cachebox hidden on Center trails.
Journey to the Stars
Saturday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Charles Z. Horowitz Planetarium, S14W28167 Madison St., Waukesha
Cost: $1 Littles 6-12, $2 Bigs/Littles 13+
Journey deep into space to explore white dwarfs, neutron stars and more.
Play Chess with BBBS
Tuesdays, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m.
Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, Milwaukee
Cost: Free (discounts on drinks available)
Join other matches to learn and play chess. No experience necessary. Contact Eli to register: 414-258-4778, ext. 246.
Waukesha County Technical College Campus Tour
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 4:40-6:30 p.m.
WCTC, 800 Main St., Pewaukee
Cost: Free
Give your Little an overview of WCTC resources and areas of study. Schedule 1-2 weeks in advance.
Carroll University Open House
Saturday, Sept. 25; Friday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Oct. 30,
8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Carroll University, 100 N. East Ave., Waukesha
Cost: Free
Introduce your Little to the campus and programs of Carroll University. Register online >>
Rainforest Night
Friday, Oct. 8, 6-9:30 p.m.
Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee
Cost: $5 Littles, $6.50 Bigs
Explore the Tropical Rainforest Dome guided only by a flashlight and learn about the rainforest ecosystem and our dependence on it.
UW-Milwaukee Open House
Friday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
UWM Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Learn all about UWM with special presentations, fun entertainment, informative exhibitions and tours of the campus and neighborhood.
Employment and Career Resource Room
2342 N. 27th St., Milwaukee
Cost: Free
One-stop place to help your Little get started with higher education and/or a career. Resume-writing, college search, ACT prep classes and more.
Homework Help
Every Tuesday-Thursday, 6-7 p.m.
Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park, Milwaukee
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
Free help with math and science homework for your Little.
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Arts & Culture Activities
| Foster Appreciation, Increase Understanding
Highland Games and Celtic Fling
Friday, Sept. 3 - Sunday, Sept. 5
Waukesha Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
Cost: Free for Littles 6-12, $8 Bigs/Littles 13+, $3 parking
Celebrate Scottish traditions with competitive games, kids' activities, live music and traditional cuisine.
Art Fest
Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Downtown Waukesha
Cost: Free
Talk to artists, see and shop their creations.
Music Marches On Pajama Jamboree
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 7-8 p.m.
Marcus Center, 123 E. State St., Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Narrated symphony performance of well-known marches, including Strauss and Souza. Children are welcome to dress in pajamas.
Oktoberfest
Saturday, Sept. 18, 3-10 p.m.
Weissberger's Gasthaus, 2720 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha
Cost: Free
Join in the German celebration with traditional food, music and dancing.
2010 Waukesha Reads: Heritage & History
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m.
Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha
Cost: Free
Children's games and make-and-take toys from Waukesha County's many cultures on the front lawn of the Museum.
Night at the MuseumMost Fridays and Saturdays in October, 5:30-9:30 p.m.Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., WaukeshaCost: $5/person After-hours tour of the museum, where the exhibits come to life.
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Civic Engagement Activities
| Encourage Volunteerism and Good Citizenship
Apple Harvest Festival
Saturday, Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Retzer Nature Center, S14W28167 Madison Ave.
Waukesha
Ages: Littles 12+
Cost: Free
Volunteer with BBBS at the Apple Harvest Festival, helping with simple craft projects. Get free admission to the fest. Contact Kerry to register: 414-258-4778, ext. 228 or kbloomquist@bbbsmilwaukee.org.
Indian Summer Festival
Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12
Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee
Cost: Free with four hours of volunteer service
Volunteer four hours with Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful and get free admission to the festival. Contact KGMB: 414-272-5462, ext. 105.
Goodwill Sale Donation Attendants
Wednesday, Sept. 15 - Wednesday, Sept. 29
Six area Boston Stores
Cost: Free
Accept clothing donations and give out coupons. Contact Goodwill to volunteer: 262-970-6029.
Meet a Senior Citizen
Saturday, Oct. 9, 9:45-11:30 a.m.
Southpointe Healthcare Center, 4500 W. Loomis Rd., Greenfield
Cost: Free
Play board games and get to know a senior citizen. Littles will write letters to the residents they meet. Contact Kerry to register: 414-258-4778, ext. 228 or kbloomquist@bbbsmilwaukee.org.
Halloween Haunts
Thursday, Oct. 14 - Saturday, Oct. 16
Wehr
Nature Center, 9701 W. College
Ave., Franklin
Ages: Littles 14+
Cost: Free admission, $3 parking
Tour guides, characters, help with refreshments and game
room are needed. Contact the Center to volunteer: 414-425-8550.
Spooka Minooka Halloween Event
Sunday, Oct. 17 - Friday, Oct. 22, 4:30-10 p.m.
Minooka Park, 1927 E. Sunset, Waukesha
Cost: Free
Volunteers are needed as "spooks" in
scenes along the trail. Call Waukesha County Parks to volunteer: 262-896-8074.
Hope Center
Saturdays, 9:30-11 a.m.
502 N. East Ave.,
Waukesha
Cost: Free
Help sort clothes in their shop. Call Hope Center to volunteer: 262-549-8726.
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Health & Fitness Activities
| Get Active, Develop Healthy Habits
Community Yoga
Sunday, Sept. 5 and Sept. 12, 1-2 p.m.
YogAsylum, 3815 N. Brookfield Rd., Brookfield
Cost: $5/person
Try basic Hatha yoga at this open class.
Local Food Festival
Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fondy Food Market, 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee
Cost: Free
Learn more about the benefits of eating locally and enjoy the harvest.
Briggs and Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital
Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.
Marquette University, 12th St. and Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee
Cost: $35 adult runner, $17 child runner (12 and under), $30 adult walker, $12 child walker (12 and under)
Support Children's Hospital on this 8K run or 3-5 mile walk. Finish Line Celebration includes music, food, children's activities and health fair.
Vibrant Life! Healthy Living Expo
Friday, Oct. 22 - Saturday, Oct. 23
Wisconsin Expo Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis
Cost: $5 Littles 6-14, $9 Bigs/Littles 15+
Explore natural approaches to health, fitness and food with hundreds of practitioners and vendors.
YogaKids
Every Tuesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park, Milwaukee
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
Increase strength, flexibility and ability to focus through a fun class. Call UEC to register: 414-964-8505.
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Refer a Big!
| Our Volunteers are our Best Ambassadors
We currently have a great need for Big Brothers who live in West Allis, Wauwatosa, the city of Waukesha or Milwaukee's North Side, Northwest Side, Bayview, Riverwest or Downtown. Please encourage friends, family and colleagues in these areas to get involved!
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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 8/30/10.
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