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Andre Lee Ellis, an activist, community leader, and theatre director, and Rose Daitsman, a lifelong advocate for many human rights issues, have been named the 2016 recipients of the Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award. Mr. Ellis and Ms. Daitsman will each be presented with the Zeidler award during a special ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20 in the third floor Council Chamber Anteroom. “The Committee’s decision recognizes these two outstanding leaders from different segments of our community, who share the common vision of empowering young people to overcome special obstacles in our society. Their positive examples...

The state’s veteran business organization to provide businesses with resources to hire and retain veteran employees. The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday a series of new programs available to Wisconsin employers to support their efforts to recruit, hire, and retain military veteran employees. The announcement was made during the organization’s inaugural Veterans in the Workforce Summit, an event bringing together veteran friendly employers, hiring professionals, and resource organizations serving veterans to discuss best practices of veteran-friendly businesses in Wisconsin. The Veterans Chamber announced the launch of the Veteran Young Professionals Resource Group, a professional leadership program, and...

Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation presents the inaugural Engine: A Conference for Makers & Manufacturers, an exciting collaboration with NEWaukee that draws a connection between DIY tinkerers and major manufacturers. The Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation, with support from NEWaukee, presents the inaugural Engine: A Conference for Makers & Manufacturers on October 2 – 7, 2016 in the Havenwoods neighborhood. “This is a completely new approach to celebrating Wisconsin’s Manufacturing Month and an incredible showcase of the heart of Milwaukee’s manufacturing legacy,” said Angela Damiani, CEO & Co-Founder of NEWaukee. The unique experience connects residents, employees and employers of the neighborhood...

The staged reading at Juneau Park is part of the tour culminating in a weekend reading festival at the Broadway Theatre Center. Juneau Park Friends in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks will present the season’s final Poetry in the Park, featuring “Before Evening Comes,” a work about hope in the face of overwhelming despair. The program is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6:30-8 p.m., at Juneau Park, 900 N. Prospect Ave. On the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, near the statue of Solomon Juneau, actors will give a staged reading of Philana Omorotionmwan’s play. Audience members will get a...

The Tomato Romp is North America’s first rotten tomato fight for a good cause with proceeds donated to the Hunger Task Force to help end hunger in our community. The 10th Annual Tomato Romp Festival kicks-off September 10th on Milwaukee’s East Side, in a day of eating, drinking and throwing over-ripe tomatoes. The day’s activities include a Bloody Mary Challenge among 12 East North Avenue establishments, the first unveiling of the Black Cat Alley’s large-scale street art mural installations, live music and a procession of all tomato fighters led by the Milwaukee Buck’s Bango, Milwaukee Bucks Dancers and Bucks...

The JCC announced that its Habush Family Fitness Center will re-open on Wednesday, September 7th. Significant investments included improvements to the JCC fitness floor, private locker rooms, and hourly childcare service. The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) announced today the re-opening date of the Habush Family Fitness Center after an $850,000 investment in the agency’s health, recreation & fitness business. The Habush Family Fitness Center will open on Wednesday, September 7th, after an investment that includes a major reimaginging of the Fitness Center, adult locker rooms, and hourly childcare program. “With an open and airy...