Free hair cuts again this week.  Call Monica 262-784-4340 for an appt on Wed, Thurs or Friday.

August free hair cut dates are Aug 4-8th and again Aug 25-29th.

Please forward this to your support groups and/or anyone who may be interested.

Lakeshore Christian Home School Athletics is gearing up for the fall volleyball and basketball seasons. LCHSA fields teams for girls volleyball in three age groups:

• 12 and under (G12)
• 14 and under (G14)
• High School (G18)

LCHSA also fields boys and girls basketball teams in the following categories:

• 12 and under (B12)
• 14 and under (B14 and G14)
• 16 and under (B16)
• 18 and under (B18 and G18)

G/B 12 and G/B 14 play all their games in the Racine area. High School (B/G-16/18) plays primarily in southeastern Wisconsin.

All practices are in Racine.

If you have a daughter who might be interested in volleyball, or if you have children interested in basketball, contact Tom or Connie Rivers for more information at 4rivers@sbcglobal.net or 262.752.9747. Thank you

Join area families, Tuesdays at 6PM, for a free concert series presented by the Bay View Neighborhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks. Each week we host family-friendly music in a bandshell outdoors so bring your blanket, picnic basket, and chairs to Chill on the Hill with us! Ample free parking. The Extra Special Kids and Family Night is August 5th but each week be sure to put your dancin' shoes on, bring the family and enjoy some wonderful music. For weekly lineup and news check http://www.bayviewneighborhood.org

Humboldt Park Bandshell
3000 S. Howell Ave.
Milwaukee WI

Artists Working in Education, Inc. is a non-profit organization that sponsors artists to work creatively with children. Through the Truck Studio program, AWE offers children positive, creative art activities that enhance learning, promote self-discovery and stimulate the joy of making art. For more information about AWE, visit http://www.awe-inc.org/ This week-long studio at Lake Park is located near the playground. It is a drop-in program,no registration is necessary, and children can attend any or all the days of the event. 9:30-11:30 am FREE

Lake Park
3233 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee WI

(414)962-1680

August 1 - The Wizard of Oz [G] (1939)

After a destructive tornado hits her farm, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are magically transported to the land of OZ. Dorothy is instructed by the Good Witch of the North to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, to meet the Wizard of OZ who may know how to return her to Kansas. During her journey, she meets the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, who aid her in her journey to the Emerald City hoping to receive what they each lack themselves (a brain, a heart, and courage).

August 8 - Bee Movie [PG](2007)
Barry B. Benson, a bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at this lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to sue them.

August 15 – Muppets Take Manhattan [G] (1984)
In this classic, Henson's Muppets travle to Manhattan to find a producer for their musical, "Manhattan Melodies." After splitting apart, the gang complete with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, and Rowlf, are reunited providing entertainment for the entire family with their hilarious adventures in the Big Apple.

August 22 - The Goonies [PG] (1985)
When brothers, Mikey and Brand, learn that greedy developers are forcing their family to move, they and their friends decide to have one last, precious adventure together in this action-packed classic. WIth the help of a treasure map they find in the attic, the group, known as the Goonies, goes in search of buried gold hoping if they find it, Mikey and Brand will succeed in keeping their home.

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Milwaukee Recreation will team with Brewers Charities to host Brewers Charities Carnivalfest 2008 at Wick Playfield, 4929 W. Vliet St, on Wednesday, July 9 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Designed for children of all ability levels who are 12 and under, the event will feature carnival games, temporary tattoos, and a baseball clinic (including hitting, base-running, and pitching) run by Brewers players. Admission is free and open to the public.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart and Milwaukee County are co-hosting “Operation Freedom” to recognize our Armed Forces (active duty Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserves and Veterans) and their families on Sunday, July 6, at the Milwaukee County Zoo.  Listeners are invited to join the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the County Executive, the County Board, Jeff Wagner at 1:30 pm for the formal program which this year will include the United States Army Drill Team. Admission for the public to the “Operation Freedom” program in the south end of the Zoo parking lot is included with normal zoo admission.  Call (414) 299-9052 for general information.  Come join our members of the Armed Forces to thank them for a job well done!

 Calling all Armed Forces!

 While our country continues to pursue the war against terror and military operations continue in Iraq and Afghanistan, many troops have made the successful journey home while other troops are still being deployed.  The Military Order of the Purple Heart and Milwaukee County would like to invite Wisconsin military personnel – active duty, reserves, guard, veterans, and the families to attend “Operation Freedom” at no cost.  Experience an exciting day at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Sunday, July 6, 2008 from 9 am – 6 pm and enjoy the following for free: admission, parking, rides, exhibits, as well as a free picnic lunch, recognition program and entertainment.  In addition to the zoo attractions, military equipment will be displayed in the zoo parking lot.  To obtain special wristbands, which will identify qualifying Zoo patrons, please contact your local veterans’ organization, reserve or active units by June 27, 2008.  Wristbands will be available after June 27, 2008 – but will have to be picked up at Will Call at the Milwaukee County Fleet Management Offices located on Watertown Plank Road & Hwy. 45.  Shuttles will be available to take you to the Zoo.  For more information, call 414-299-9052.

Hi Homeschool Families,

You are invited to participate in the Christian Communicators of Wisconsin Speech and Debate Camp!

This camp is the perfect training ground for an introduction to speech or debate or perfect for those already have some skills to share.  Last time we had a camp everyone had a great time and learned a lot.

Camp dates are August 31-September 3, 2008
Location is Wyalusing State Park indoor camp complex.

Come and join us!

This camp is a grassroots approach to promoting and supporting speech and debate.
We have 4 tracts to choose from: beginning policy, intermediate/advanced policy, Lincoln Douglas, and speech.

This camp is for children who are 12 years old by January 1st, 2009.
A parent or other adult age 21 or over designated by the parent must be responsible for campers at all times.

This camp will be a great way to get the year started.  We will work hard, have fun, and grow together. Your registration includes meals and lodging so this is a really great value. Please email for more details and the registration form.

Please let everyone know about this great opportunity.
Let me know if you have questions.

Vicki Zank
(608)834-8312
vast7@charter.net

I would really like to have the registrations by August 1 so we could plan for the appropriate staffing and workshop selection.  Please register early!

Join thousands of neighbors, friends, and families across the country for NWF’s fourth annual Great American Backyard Campout™—Saturday, June 28, 2008!

Be part of this nation-wide event! Add your campsite today and we’ll help you make the most of your event with packing lists, recipes, wildlife guides, activities, tips and more. Whether in your backyard or favorite campground.

http://www.nwf.org/backyardcampout/

What: Eighth Packers Family Night, Presented by Fox 11

When/Where:

• Sunday, Aug. 3, Lambeau Field.
• Evening activities get underway in the stadium at 5:30 p.m., followed by on-field football drills at 6:30 and the scrimmage at approximately 7:30.

• On-field football drills and an intra-squad scrimmage between the Packers' offense and defense.
• Sponsors: Fox 11 is the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Copp's-Pick 'n Save and Wendy's Wonderful Kids.
• Copps-Pick 'N Save Family Night Picnic: In Lambeau Field's east-side parking lot, the picnic is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will serve food items priced at $1, including corn on the cob, Johnsonville Brats, Nicolet Water and Kemps Popsicles. Proceeds will go the Roundy's Foundation (Roundy's is the parent company of Copps and Pick 'N Save) to support non-profit organizations working in the areas of hunger relief, families in crisis (intervention and prevention of neglect and abuse) and literacy.
• Jersey-Off-Our-Backs Promotion: Packers once again be giving away Family Night used jerseys to lucky fans in attendance.
• Fireworks: The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display.
• Other on-field activities include Pop Warner football, T-shirt launcher, cheerleader performance and Oneida Nation dance performance.

http://www.packerstrainingcamp.com/family_night/