2009 Milwaukee NCFCA Qualifying Speech & Debate Tournament
500 adult judges are needed for Feb. 2-4 at State Fair Park. No experience needed - we will train you!
Home School students ages 12-18 from WI and surrounding states are competing.
Downtown Racine Carves Its Niche: A Winter Sculpting Festival! Saturday, January 10
This year will be bigger than ever! Watch as professional ice carving artists create amazing sculptures using only hand tools, talent and imagination. More than a dozen ice blocks will be transformed along the sidewalks of 6th Street, Main Street and Monument Square.
While downtown, warm up with a visit to the
Racine Art Museum. Stop in for a Free Family Hands-On Art Event 1:00 - 4:00 pm
See the witty artworks by ceramic sculptor Jack Earl. Then, create "cool" self portraits inspired by this artist's biographical work.
Michelle Thanks to our loyal guests we have had another great year. We want to show our appreciation for your continued support. To show our appreciation on Tuesday December 30, 2008 we are inviting you to enjoy Culver's ButterBurgers for only $1.00 each. That's right...for one day only ButterBurgers for $1.00 each (limit 5 per order).
Enjoy A Single ButterBurger For Only $1.00!
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday December 30, 2008!
Sincerely
Your Culver's Team
Culver's of Oak Creek
7841 S. Howell Avenue Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-571-5000
Offer valid for one day 12/30/2008. Tax not included. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Only Valid at participating locations. Offer good for single ButterBurgers only. Limit of 5 ButterBurgers per order.
Christmas in the Air
Monday, December 8, 2008
2:30-8:00 p.m.
Free admission for everyone.
Christmas in the Air attracts kids of all ages and has become an annual tradition at EAA. The event features festive music performed by over 20 local musical groups performing in four staged areas throughout the museum, free cookies and punch, a chocolate tasting competition between almost 30 different chocolate vendors as part of Just "Plane" Chocolate, and – what everyone waits for - Santa Claus arriving by helicopter at 6:30 p.m.
The holidays are just around the corner and The Learning Shop has everything you need to make this year a great one! Our Santa's Helper Sale takes place November 21st-23rd this year! Visit The Learning Shop during the sale and save 15% on ALL TOYS!!! Our staff is ready to help you find the perfect gifts for the special children in your life! As always, gift wrapping is free of charge! Don't miss this opportunity to save at The Learning Shop! This is your only opportunity all season to save on ALL TOYS!!!
On November 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Bayshore Town Center will be transformed into an illuminated wonderland, as the lighting of the 50 foot tree symbolizes the official start of the holiday season for the Town Center.
And, because one beautifully, gigantic tree isn’t quite enough, Bayhore is thrilled to welcome Santa on his first Bayshore appearance this holiday season. Of course, visitors will be delighted at his arrival, but those who get to his witness his entrance will be in store for a very, special treat. After Santa’s entry, beginning at 6:15 p.m. the Boys and Girls Club Choir will perform, followed by an acappella performance by the Tempters. At 6:30 p.m. the stunning production leading up to the lighting of the tree will begin – toy soldiers on stilts, and snow fairies will lead the way and entertain the crowds.
Once the tree has been lit, the Tempters will again croon to the crowd, while guests may opt to partake of a variety of activities for folks in attendance. At just $5.00 per ride, horse drawn carriages will be available from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Fully anticipating a seasonally brisk Milwaukee evening, both Alterra and Caribou Coffee have agreed to donate warm beverages to all attending. Nut roasters will also be onsite providing warmed nuts to any that want them. Cookies will be provided by Potbelly; ensuring that the warm glow that starts with Santa’s arrival, will last until the end of the event.
With everything that guests will receive while attending this event, Bayshore encourages all visitors to continue in the spirit of giving, and bring an unwrapped gift to donate to those less fortunate. The new gifts should be age appropriate for children ages 6 to 18 years old, and should be priced in the $10 - $15 range. The gifts will be distributed to members of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee.
As part of the on-going “Wrap Party: Give Joy, Give Hope, Give Back” scheduled from November 14 until December 10 at Guest Services, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee hopes to offer thousands of local children the opportunity to have a Christmas gift to open and enjoy. Local generosity will supply members of the 25 Boys & Girls Club locations with age appropriate presents this holiday season.
Find that one-of-a-kind gift for a special friend or family member this holiday season while enjoying the sounds of Irish music at Irish Fest’s Eighth Annual Celtic Christmas Boutique on Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Irish Fest Center, located at 1532 Wauwatosa Avenue.
Visiting shopping the Boutique will find gifs to suit everyone’s wish list as they browse Irish and Celtic-inspired jewelry, artwork, clothing and craft items from more than 20 retailers from around the Midwest.
Lunches of hot corned beef, soup and hot dogs will be available later in the afternoon and those in attendance can sign up for a raffle that will be held throughout the day for a chance to win holiday gift items.
Admission is free. No strollers please. For more information, please call the Irish Fest Center at (414) 476-3378 or visit irishfest.com.
Start your holiday season off on the right note! Come shop with us and support local women business owners and the Waukesha Women's Center. Over 35 vendors and crafters offering a large assortment of gifts to begin your holiday shopping.
Join us in collecting donations for the Waukesha Women's Center.
Receive one raffle ticket for each donated item that you bring to the event for the Waukesha Women's Center.
*Huge Raffles!
*Photos with Santa $2 each (proceeds go to the Waukesha Women's Center! Santa will be available for photos from 10am-3pm
*Bring your own bag and receive a discount from participating vendors!
*Hot Beverages Provided!
Sunday, Nov 16 (10am-4pm)at the Sheraton Hotel in Brookfield 262-949-2832
Come and enjoy the holiday trees, wreaths and centerpieces on display at the Cedarburg Community Gym. The Festival Cafe will be open with lunch and snack items, as well as refreshments. Live entertainment throughout the weekend.
$3/adults, $1/children (ages 2-12) Call for info: 262-377-9954
Watch excerpts from The Nutcracker performed by the Milwaukee Ballet School. View gingerbread houses, get your picture taken with the ballet dancers, enjoy holiday art projects, yummy treats, and music from local schools. Fun for the whole family!
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
$6 adults and $4 kids for the performance; $4 for activities
The merchants of Downtown Waukesha will roll out the red carpet for the Holiday Stroll. Many of the stores begin expanded hours and will be offering special treats as well as special sales. This is a great time to see what the shops have to offer while they're decked out in all their Christmas finery.
Visits with Santa
Sun, November 23 - 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Visit with Santa at Cuddles Hallmark, 349 W. Broadway. Digital pictures are available starting at $6.00. Santa will spend time talking and listening to your children. Enjoy a meaningful visit with Santa at Cuddles unlike anywhere else!
Additional Visits:
Friday, December 5, (St. Nick's Eve), 6-8 pm
Saturday, December 6, 6-8 pm
Friday, December 12, 6-8 pm
Saturday, December 13, 11am -2 pm
Friday, December 19, 6-8 pm
Saturday, December 20, 11am-2 pm
Annual Waukesha Christmas Parade makes its way through historic downtown Waukesha chock full of marching bands and floats and includes a special visit from a very special guest. Many thanks to the Blood Center of Wisconsin for sponsoring the parade.
The parade will begin on Main Street at White Rock. The parade will proceed west on Main Street to West, then turn East onto Wisconsin Ave. The parade will then disband on Maple Ave. and Wisconsin Ave. by the Waukesha Public Library.
Check out the Radio Disney Road Show at 2 pm on Main Street Plaza, 234 W. Main Street. Sponsored by Bryce Styza Properties and Time Warner Cable.
Join the MPM for a most unusual holiday tradition - the lighting of the massive humpback whale skeleton that hangs over the Grand Staircase. Museum officials will flip the gigantic switch to light the whale and officially begin the holiday season. Free with admission. Friday Nov 28 at 11:30am
Tidings of Comfort & Joy - St. Edmund's Episcopal Church
Join us as we welcome the advent season with Gaelic & holiday music and songs, a luncheon with our famous hot chicken salad entree, mulled cider and dessert. Raffle items, a silent auction and gift shop. $5.00 of each ticket goes to our outreach programs. 262-782-6114
This is the 82nd annual Milwaukee Holiday Parade and will feature approximately 100 units and take about one hour to pass a given point. Since 1927, the Downtown Milwaukee Christmas Parade has become a cherished Milwaukee Holiday tradition.
This switch-flipping ceremony comes packed with a dazzling fireworks show, plus a captivating cast of dancers, singers and everyone’s favorite fire and ice duo – Fear No Ice.
Free hot cocoa, coffee and cookies will be served while supplies last. After the show, tour the sights with free Jingle Bus rides from Pere Marquette Park. It’s free nonstop family fun. Don’t miss Milwaukee’s largest holiday celebration of the season!
Thursday, Nov 20 at 6pm in Pere Marquette Park (900 N. Plankinton Ave., (414) 220-4700)
Nov 20 through Jan 4 -- Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Thousands of twinkling lights, hundreds of holiday happenings, dozens of animated characters and a convenient Jingle Bus tour combine for a season of magical sights.
Catch the Jingle Bus for just $1 per person from the Plankinton Arcade at The Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Thursdays through Sundays from 6 to 9 pm. The last bus departs at 8:20 pm, so come early to reserve your spot!
Discounted parking is available in The Shops of Grand Avenue parking structure for $2. Free hot cocoa, coffee and cookies will be served to awaiting riders while supplies last and kids will receive their own holiday coloring book and crayons.
Please note on Thursday, November 20, the Jingle Bus will operate from Pere Marquette Park following the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza. The Jingle Bus will not operate Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.
MILWAUKEE (Oct. 30, 2008) – Prospective students are invited to Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Open House, Saturday, Nov. 8, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus. Free parking is available at the structure at 8th and State Streets. Attendees should enter at the Student Center, 700 W. State St. Individuals who apply for admission at the Open House will have the $30 application fee waived.
Visitors will learn about MATC programs, meet faculty and staff, and visit interactive booths to learn about a wide range of career options. Current students from degree, diploma and certificate programs will be available to answer questions and provide additional information. Representatives from MATC’s four campuses – Downtown Milwaukee, Mequon, Oak Creek, West Allis – will share details about campus-specific programs and activities. Financial aid advisors also will be on hand, as will representatives from other student services areas.
For more information, contact John Lopez at (414) 297-6345, lopezj@matc.edu.
Joyce Rogers (wife of the late Adrian Rogers) was suppose to speak but she is having health problems (pray for her). So in her place will be Janet Porter (Folger) from Faith to Action (FtoA). She will be speaking on "The criminalization of Christianity".
Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo Sponsored by North Shore Bank & FOX 6
Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free Zoo admission for everyone.
Milwaukee County parking fee: $10
Zoo Pass Plus members receive free parking with their Zoo Pass Plus card and ID.
Enjoy fall weather at the Milwaukee County Zoo's Nov. 1 Family Free Day. Everyone gets free admission during this event (the County parking fee of $10 still applies). Bring along friends and tell them about the Zoological Society's Zoo Pass, which gives free Zoo admission year-round. Zoo Pass Plus members also receive free parking for one car per membership per day.
Check out cold-weather animals such as the penguins, reindeer and moose. Or tour the Zoo's indoor buildings, where you can see everything from birds to gorillas to frogs. There is something for everyone at the Milwaukee County Zoo every day of the year!
For more details on Family Free Days at the Zoo, please call the Milwaukee County Zoo at (414) 771-3040.
Games, activities, food, and fun for the whole family.
I would advise coming early as it typically gets quite crowded.
Activites/food, etc are from 3-6pm.
highlights include a clown doing magic tricks and a unicyclist
Then a concert by the nationally known band "Go Fish" will happen after that.
Admission is $4/person and a bag of candy per family. There is a reduced rate if you have tons of kids...limit of $18/family I think??? not quite sure on that one. The ticket allows you the opportunity to eat dinner as well as play games,etc. with no additional charge.
a fun safe environment for your family to enjoy fall festivities
Friends of St. Francis Library fall book sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Francis Public Library, 4230 S. Nicholson Ave., St. Francis; (414) 481-7323
Harvest Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 3515 E. Van Norman Ave., Cudahy; (414) 744-5624.
MONDAY, OCT. 27
Art Aloud: Children 6 to 12 can create art with an artist from the Milwaukee Art Museum; 4:30 p.m., Tippecanoe Library, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee; Registration Required; (414) 286-3085.
TUESDAY, OCT. 28
Family Fun Night: Includes dinner, activity and discussion; call The Parenting Network to register; 6-7:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Family Life Center, 5880 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee; free; (414) 671-0566, www.theparentingnetwork.org.
Town hall meeting with County Supervisor Patricia Jursik: Discussion of the Nov. 4 advisory referendum about shifting payment of some programs from the property tax to the sales tax; 6:30-7:30 p.m., St. Francis Public Library, 4230 S. Nicholson Ave., St. Francis; (414) 481-7323.
THURSDAY, OCT. 30
Halloween Spooktacular with Dr. D. Light: Scary stories, song, rap and rhyme for all ages; 6 p.m., Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee; (414) 286-3019.
Our November 3rd Master's Touch meeting will feature a special presentation from geologist and creation scientist Russ Hanson. This is an All-Family Event! Hubbies and children are invited, as are friends and family who would enjoy hearing his message. NO CHILDCARE...please use your best judgement.
Ever wonder about the beginning of time? dinosaurs? the earth?
Where: Harvest Community Church 6612 S. Howell Avenue, Oak Creek
(just south of College Avenue across from MATC)
When: Monday November 3rd , 7-9 pm
Doors open at 6:45
·Refreshments will be served
·Materials will be available to look at and for purchase
·A free-will offering will be collected
Creation scientist Russ Hanson has a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from the University of Wisconsin. He had four years experience as an oil exploration geologist.
Russ was called into full-time creation science ministry in 1992. One of his purposes is to show that the truth of God's Word stands the scientific test. When people understand that science supports the Biblical record, it strengthens their confidence in God and His Word.
We invite you, your family and friends to Harvest Fest 2008 with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa—the place where God’s unfolding Story began, and where it continues today through the courageous, bold and steadfast work of God’s people. During this week, we will also individually and collectively ask ourselves: Where are WE in the Story?
Once again, alongside our special guests, we will be joined by another group of dedicated Elmbrook missionaries and ministry partners.
Come with open hearts and expect a kingdom challenge to participate in His Story. . . that continues. . .
Kids Fest is concurrent with the 4 evening programs of Harvest Fest November 3-6 from 6:30 to 8:15 pm. Kids, find out where you fit into God's Story!
Salt & Light is pleased to host an economics seminar for young people ages 12-18 on the weekend of Oct. 17-18 at Harvest. This seminar is being put on by Mr. Greg Rehmke, part of an economics group, whose mission is to reach out to young people around the country to expose them to free market principles. He also wrote the foreword to this year's Blue Book. He says about his seminars:
No economics background is required to attend the seminar. To most students, the seminar won't seem like it is about economics, since we focus on current events, international issues, and the American Founder's skepticism of government and arbitrary power.
This seminar is by no means only for homeschoolers and you could feel free to invite your public and private school friends. And don't forget that dads might really enjoy this seminar so let them know about it!
Economic Freedom and U.S./India Policy
Oak Creek, Wisconsin • October 17-18, 2008
Harvest Community Church,
6612 South Howell Ave., Oak Creek, WI
Seminar fee:
Online Registration:
Questions
PRELIMINARY SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Friday 1:30 Friday FEE, THE FREEMAN, and the Freedom Philosophy
1:40 – 2:40 Amazing India: From world’s richest to poorest country: And from Colonialism to Commanding Heights and the Permit Raj – Greg Rehmke
2:50 - 3:50 Economics & the debate over trade and globalization 4:00 – 5:00 Common Sense Economics & Economic Freedom 5:00 - 5:50 Dinner 5:50 - 6:50 Foreign Aid & Socialist Economic Policies 7:00 – 8:00 Discussion groups
Saturday 9AM Start - 4 PM Ends Sessions: The Economics of Trade & Comparative Advantage, Growing up under Socialism, US Policies Toward India, the Greening of US foreign policy,Economics of various affirmative casesSPEAKERS Gregory Rehmke directs programs at Economic Thinking and manages FEE Seminars for homeschool students. More than 5,000 homeschool students have attended Economic Thinking and FEE workshops and seminars. Greg manages www.EconomicThinking.org and is coauthor of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Global Economics.Gabriella Megyesi grew up under socialism in Hungary and attended Karl Marx University. Communism collapsed when she was in college, and her class was the first to study market economics. Ms. Megyesi has been a popular speaker at FEE and Economic Thinking programs for homeschoolers. Economic principles are illustrated through active learning activities that engage students and allow them to experience economic forces first-hand.
Chad James, a local Christian music artist who was awarded the WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award for 2008 as Christian Artist of the year, will perform in concert at Harvest Community Church (Oak Creek) on October 11. Chad has opened for names such as Steven Curtis Chapman, Kutless, Ginny Owens and most recently, Jeremy Camp at our Wisconsin State Fair. His testimony is a unique one. Born with one hand, the Lord has called him into a music ministry of playing guitar, singing and song writing while giving his testimony of being an over comer through Christ!
This free concert begins at 6:00 p.m. and is just one part of Harvest Fest! The celebration begins at 4:00 with food, fun, games and an art gallery.
Check out MilwaukeeMoms.com for the "Big Calendar" of fun, family events throughout the area -- just as:
Oct 11, 2008: Free "Day at the Rink" Open House Skating Event. Open to all GIRLS ages 5-10. This is a fun introduction to the sport of hockey with our coaches & players supervision. No prior hockey experience necessary! Bring your hockey skates & helmet (no figure skates please) or we can provide necessary equipment. New skaters welcome! The Ponds of Brookfield, 2810 North Calhoun Road, 262-786-7663
Nov 5, 2008: The Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Boulevard, is rolling out the red carpet to celebrate its Grand Reopening Ceremony on Wednesday, November 5th with doors opening to the public at 5pm to 9pm.
Nov 22, 2008: This is the 82nd annual Milwaukee Holiday Parade and will feature approximately 100 units and take about one hour to pass a given point. Since 1927, the Downtown Milwaukee Christmas Parade has become a cherished Milwaukee Holiday tradition.
The Springs Water Park is now offering a special after 5 p.m. Discount Swim on select Tuesday nights in the water park. Bring the entire family to enjoy the three person boat ride, lazy river, zero-depth entry play area, water basketball and Geyser Games Arcade. $10.00 per swimmer. The Springs Water Park at Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd., Waukesha, (262) 547-0210
The Learning Shop is hosting a Craft Activity Day!
On Monday, October 13th The Learning Shop will be hosting a Craft Activity Day from 4:30-6:30pm! Bring your children to join in on the fun!
Our staff will help while they create arts & crafts! We will have Do-A-Dots, Temporary Color-In Tattoos, Mugs to paint and decorate, and more! Don't miss out on the fun! Visit us at any one of our six locations!
Amy Kilpatrick is organizing Art History for this year (kilpatrickpanda@wi.rr.com ) Lectures will take place at Havenwoods Nature Center Auditorium (6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee). The cost is $10.00 per family. A state park vehicle admission sticker is not required to use the park. The lectures will be at 1:30 on Fridays.
The format is a monthly art history lesson which highlights one artist, or may highlight a theme - such as angels in art at Christmas-time. For about 45 minutes Rhea uses slides to describe the artist's life, influences, the world in which he lived, and his art. Rhea makes it clear that some artists were, or painted, immoral topics. She doesn't 'preach' but she lets the children know that even though this artist did such-and-such, it was wrong of him to do.
Rhea loves working with the homeschoolers. She is very tolerant of little ones who sit along the carpeted edge of the auditorium and amuse themselves with something while the older siblings listen. If you are not familiar with Art History - I simply cannot recommend it too highly.
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Enjoy fall weather at the Milwaukee County Zoo's Nov. 1 Family Free Day. Everyone gets free admission during this event (the County parking fee of $10 still applies). Bring along friends and tell them about the Zoological Society's Zoo Pass, which gives free Zoo admission year-round. Zoo Pass Plus members also receive free parking for one car per membership per day. 
