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Big Update February 2012

Black History Month

Ways to Celebrate Black History Month

No matter what your background, everyone can celebrate the importance of Black History Month. Honor the achievements and inventions of African Americans throughout the world as you enjoy learning about the people who made them happen.

Talk with your Little about the significance of recognizing these many contributions. Take time to applaud the achievements you discover that affect your everyday life, whether it's through art, film, literature, music, education, civil rights, sports or even food!

Click here for some ideas for you and your Little.

Out and About with Your Little

Community events and activities

Need ideas of what to do with your Little in February? Here are some great ways to spend quality time with your Little.

Click here to see things to do in Milwaukee & Waukesha.

Helping Littles REACH Their Potential

Upcoming REACH activities

We are excited to announce some great FREE REACH activities for February!

Click the event to register.

We ask that you make sure you are able to attend before registering due to the high interest level. Some activities have limited registration due to the size of the venue.

Havenwoods Winter Fest - Volunteer Opportunity

Saturday, February 18 from 10:00am-1:00pm

Havenwoods State Forest
6141 N. Hopkins St., Milwaukee 53209

Capacity: 10 matches

Bigs and Littles will help the public with animal-themed crafts and projects, distribute event information, help with equipment check out and staff an exhibit room. Lunch will be provided for matches.

Age: 10 and up

Chess Day

Saturday, February 18 from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Sherman Perk Coffee House
4924 W. Roosevelt Dr., Milwaukee 53216
BBBS is partnering with the Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Federation and Sherman Perk Coffee Shop to hold a monthly chess day. Bigs and Littles will learn or expand their knowledge and increase skills.

Ages: All ages and skill levels welcome.

UWM-Homework Night
Tuesday, February 21 from 6:30pm-8:00pm University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Union
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee 53202

Join Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for an evening on campus to work on homework and study with other matches.
Ages: All ages

Make a Good Impression - Intro to printmaking Saturday, February 25 from 10:00am-1:00pm Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD)

73 E. Erie St. Milwaukee 53202

Matches will attend a workshop to learn how to construct a collagraph plate and make successful intaglio prints. Lunch will be provided. Ages: 12 and up

Dance the Jig with Trinity Dance Academy

Saturday, February 25 from 10:00am-12:00pm
770 N. Jefferson St., Milwaukee 53202

Matches will learn about the Irish culture with hands on activities. Trinity Dance Academy will teach matches how to dance the jig and will perform for everyone.

Match Support Corner Big Impact on School

Celebrating difference can help you and your Little get to know each other.

The variety of interests, backgrounds, and cultures we represent enriches who we are and how we relate to each other. We encourage you to learn about these differences with your Little and grow together in your appreciation of them and each other.

Here is an activity to try with your Little to learn more about who they are. Make a list of things you and your Little like and dislike. The topics could include things from your favorite to least favorite colors, types of food, movies, television shows and music. Take turns reading your list to each other. Use the time to demonstrate and discuss the fact that each person has individual tastes and that we don't agree on everything. At the same time, discuss the importance of tolerance and respect for viewpoints that differ from our own.

This is a great way to find out more about each other. The more you know about each other the more you will be able to support, encourage, and mentor your Little.

News Bigs Can Use

Agency information

Historically Black Fraterntities Introduce "Mentoring Brothers in Action," Elevating their Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters to Change the Odds for African-American Boys.

Click here to read more.

BBBS, in partnering with Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma are holding an event: Grooming Men for the Future

Saturday, February 18^th, 10am-4pm at the Purple Door Salon

Stop by this event designed to support the awareness of Big Brothers Big Sisters throughout the African American Community.