Past Events

Join Take Root Milwaukee and Sherman Park Community Association for a series of FREE housing workshops on Saturday, April 17. All workshops are free, virtual, and open to the public but advanced registration is required. Sessions will take place on Zoom. Bring your questions! Home Buying Process & Resources: 10AM-11AM Hear from a Realtor, Lender, Homeownership

We invite community members to join our continued efforts of Reimaging Sherman Park. This townhall will focus on improvements community members want to see at Sherman Park along with an open discussion for folks to share their ideas. Register Now Your ideas are crucial and matter to the conversation of rebuilding and revamping Sherman

Join your fellow neighbors and pledge to drive safely this year; talk to police officers who are part of the Traffic Safety Unit (TSU), visit with our Aldermen, listen to music, enjoy food from the food trucks, and learn about groups that are promoting safe driving. Everyone who signs the pledge to drive safely will

Join the Ko-Thi Dance Company for this outdoor class to enjoy the magic of dance & music from the African Diaspora, featuring instruction by the Ko-Thi artistic team/members & special guest artists. Free and open to the public!

Join SPCA as we kick-off our 50th Anniversary year by sharing community resources, including: Home repair Home ownership Youth programming Violence prevention COVID-19 Health Legal (tenant & landlord) Safe driving Food & supply give-away (from 2-4pm, while supplies last) Community grants Beautification And more! Hosted by Sherman Park Community Association and community partners:

Join this community conversation seeking solutions. Learn about driving laws, enforcement, drivers’ license recovery, grassroots safe driving campaigns, and “Vision Zero." Bring a lawn chair for seating!

Join District 7 County Board Supervisor Felesia Martin, along with representatives from the Office on African American Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department, and more for a community townhall. The purpose of this townhall is to address any questions, needs, concerns, and proposals for projects, and have a discuss on

Shakespeare in the Park and Sherman Park Community Association present a FREE live performance of: A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Lovers' Tale Enjoy a live, professional performance of Shakespeare's most popular Rom Com! Featuring a multi-cultural cast of local actors. Let's get together and celebrate our summer! Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic, and and

Join District 7 County Board Supervisor Felesia Martin, along with representatives from the Office on African American Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department, and more for a community townhall. The purpose of this townhall is to address any questions, needs, concerns, and proposals for projects, and have a discuss on

Lowe’s and several stores from the Wisconsin / Iowa area will host a “Community Day of Action,” sponsored by Lowe’s Region #4 Black Store Managers Council. 9:00a.m.- 12:00 noon- Lowe’s Team and community volunteers, including students from Washington High School, will clean-up and do a restoration at the park to include: landscape replacement, refurbishment of

Join us for an opportunity to: Discuss concerns with Alderpersons Hear from victims and leaders about what can be done to address this issue Sign our petition calling on City Leaders to declare reckless driving a Public Health Emergency

As the Sherman Park Community Association, Inc. (SPCA) prepares to celebrate a pandemic-delayed 50th Anniversary next year, we invite you to attend our 50th Annual Meeting. That we can celebrate 50 years as an organization is a testament to the true strength and fortitude of our neighborhood and its residents over the years. Like any

Presented by Sherman Park Community Association & Grasslyn Manor Block Association. Featuring: Marina Dimitrijevic Bob Donovan Ieshuh Griffin Cavalier Johnson Earnell Lucas Michael Sampson Lena Taylor Send questions for candidates to Steve O’Connell, Moderator: oconsase@sbcglobal.net. Register Now

Join County Executive Crowley, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Parks Foundation in Sherman Park for a 3k walk in the park at your own pace. Come as you are! All are welcome, the event is family-friendly and accessible. RSVP for the 3K

The Sherman Park Community Association, Inc. and The City of Milwaukee Assessor’s Office will host a community meeting for residents to ask questions and voice concerns regarding the recently mailed “City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Notice of Assessed Value – Real Property” letters. This meeting will highlight: Broad overview of the property assessment process The Open Book

Food / ECO Resources / Giveaways Shop at the "Bloom & Groom Plant Sale" Purchase annuals and vegetable This is a rain or shine event

Come help hold signs to remind drivers to yield to pedestrians! We will cross the street at various intersections on the block here and help other vulnerable users be seen by people driving. We have signs and materials!

Grab your lawn chair and join the conversation on what we can do to stop the reckless driving in our city and make our neighborhood streets safer for all users! Join residents and community leaders, including featured speakers: Mayor Cavalier Johnson Chief Jeffrey B. Norman

Back by popular demand! Join the Ko-Thi Dance Company for this outdoor class to enjoy the magic of dance & music from the African Diaspora, featuring instruction by the Ko-Thi artistic team/members & special guest artists. Free and open to the public! RSVP on Facebook

“Twelfth Night”, one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, is a story of twins separated by shipwreck and the ensuing shenanigans, foibles, intrigues, and ultimately, the universal truth about love. Plus it’s just plain funny. Join Optimist Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park and Sherman Park Community Association for a free abridged performance. Bring your lawn chair

Meet us this Sunday, August 28th, from 1 - 2 pm at the intersection of 60th and Capitol as we rally for safer streets! We'll carry signs through the crosswalks as we raise awareness of the need to slow down and be aware of pedestrians.

The Sherman Park Community Association will help residents get #VoteReady from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Sherman Phoenix. Come out and register to vote! If you turn 18 before Election Day (11/8/22), you’re eligible. And if you’re registered, but you’ve moved or changed your name since 2020, you may need to re-register.

Join your Sherman Park neighbors in a Crosswalk Action for safer streets. We'll rally at the intersection of Center Street and Sherman Boulevard, where we'll hold signs and cross at the crosswalks to encourage drivers to yield for pedestrians. All are welcome!

Join your Sherman Park neighbors in a Crosswalk Action for safer streets. We'll rally at the intersection of Center Street and Sherman Boulevard, where we'll hold signs and cross at the crosswalks to encourage drivers to yield for pedestrians. Plus, WTMJ-TV will be there to launch their "Drive Safer" campaign. All are welcome!

See our convenient Sherman Park Voting Guide for times and locations: https://shermanpark.org/sherman-park-fall-2022-voting-guide

Start a new autumn tradition! Join us at Sherman Park on Saturday, October 29 for a brand-new family-friendly event. The Sherman Park Harvest Fest will feature food, music, activities, Halloween costumes and more. All are welcome! Many thanks to Milwaukee County Board chair Marcelia Nicholson, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee County Parks and Milwaukee County Park Foundation

This early voting rally features on-site voter registration, early voting and free COVID vaccinations and boosters. Come out and show the power of the Sherman Park community!

The Sherman Park Community Association runs the voting site at the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Sherman Park. Make a plan to vote! Also, please volunteer some of your time and energy to ensure that your neighbors can vote quickly and easily. Contact our Election Volunteer Coordinator, Ms. Deborah Ford, at dford1706@gmail.com or

Attorneys will answer your questions about renting and will explain your rights as a tenant. Food from Funky Fresh Spring Rolls will be provided.

Our friends from Plastic-Free MKE will explain the health and environmental benefits of reducing plastic in Sherman Park, and what it means to be a Lake Friendly Neighborhood. Sign up to receive the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdOGhrD0rH9HqNL9F2vgt45arXCoPWjlJ 

The World Day of Remembrance is a high-profile global event to remember the many millions who have been killed and seriously injured on the world’s roads, and to acknowledge the suffering of all affected victims, families and communities. On World Day, which is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year, SPCA also pays

This year’s annual SPCA Annual Meeting will be held in person, in the Café of Embassy Center MKE (formerly Parklawn Assembly of God Church), at 3725 N. Sherman Boulevard. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so please click here to RSVP if you plan to attend: https://forms.gle/2bYX2J3M6M2tgkK66 This is a time for residents

Discover a plethora of new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle at our upcoming online resource fair, and join our movement to make Sherman Park the greenest community in Southeastern Wisconsin! Click here to receive the meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf-ysrjgtHtWXjwEPMwYDkwDtEppxicXC

Learn about electrical safety in your home, including fire prevention tips, common safety checks and what to do if you suspect there are electrical hazards. This live Zoom webinar is a part of HomeSAFE, an educational program by the City of Milwaukee's Department of Neighborhood Services. Register to attend at http://milpublib.qrd.by/HomeSAFE, and click here to

County Executive David Crowley invites you to join him for a conversation at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Stop in and share your ideas on how to keep Milwaukee County moving forward. Click here to register in advance if you plan to attend: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=9gEMq-UZKU6dq00D-CtklTItyYaB1JVJgXznSOelqI9UNDE2VU1KUzdNQVoyVE0zMEdISzFNSFlDSC4u

Dream Team United MKE and City of Light Church, in collaboration with other organizations, nonprofits and individuals, are hosting a Community Pop-Up event at 6725 W. Burleigh Street on Saturday, January 28, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. For details, email DreamTeamMKE@gmail.com or call (414) 839-9481.

Caretakers and adults who work with youth are invited to attend this webinar to hear from experts to learn how to talk to youth about online safety; gain knowledge of human trafficking trends and how they affect the youth population; and increase awareness of available government resources for youth victims and individuals working with youth.

You are cordially invited to attend the NID #4 Annual Meeting, elect board members, and start planning for your NID grant application for 2023 home improvement projects. Join us Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6:00 pm. Learn more about this neighborhood resource for your Sherman Park home. Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfumtpzwuGdL2bflQl1mNsBaIPhysVGEm

This career fair, which is being held right here in Sherman Park, will highlight water sector jobs and internships in the Milwaukee area. It's sponsored by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, the Milwaukee Water Works, Veolia Water Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Click here for more information and to register.

Get the latest info on crime statistics, traffic stops, frisks, searches and more in District 7. The meeting will also feature guest speakers Sgt. Jackson from District 7 and Mr. La from Saving Our Sons Mentoring Movement.

Congratulations to super volunteer and Sherman Park resident Lori Banks! She will receive an African American Environmental Pioneer Award on Monday evening, February 20th, at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society & Museum. Join Lori and her fellow Pioneers for the awards ceremony, which is free. Click here for more information. Click here to register to

Learn how a tenant can can use their rent to compel their landlord to make repairs and comply with codes. This live Zoom webinar is a part of HomeSAFE, an educational program by the City of Milwaukee's Department of Neighborhood Services. Register to attend at http://milpublib.qrd.by/HomeSAFE, and click here to download a brochure with upcoming

Attend a virtual meeting to learn how the money from the American Rescue Plan Act is working for you, and share your opinion on how the rest of the City's ARPA dollars should be spent. Click here for details and to register for the Zoom meeting Wednesday evening, February 22.

Block watch captains, resident leaders and concerned neighbors: Join a discussion on the data in the Sherman Park neighborhood that can help us identify community based strategies to improve public safety. This meeting, sponsored by the City of Milwaukee Health Department's Office of Violence Prevention, will use the CARDIFF violence prevention model. Click here to

The Milwaukee Public Library is hosting a series of Community Conversations at various branches throughout the city. Meet City Librarian Joan Johnson and library staff, and let them know why your library is important to you and your neighborhood. Join them at the Washington Park Library on Saturday morning, March 11. Click here to download

Do you wish it was easier to get to your bus stop on Burleigh St between Sherman Blvd and 20th St? Stop by Moody Park Pavilion any time between 4:00 and 6:00 pm to share your thoughts on which bus stop locations should be improved and what kind of improvements should be built. Snacks and

Learn about illegal dumping, including the reporting process, what the City can and can't do, and how to earn a $1,000 reward. This in-person program is a part of HomeSAFE, an educational program by the City of Milwaukee's Department of Neighborhood Services. Just drop in. No need to register. Click here to download a brochure

The Sherman Park Housing Resource Fair, which was scheduled to happen today, has been postponed due to inclement weather. This event will be rescheduled. Please watch this space for a new date. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

Rod, line, hook and bait! Come to the Urban Ecology Center at Washington Park to learn the basics of fishing – they'll provide the gear. You'll practice catch and release fishing, with the kids as the anglers and their guardians as their assistants. The cost is zero to $7 per person, depending on what you can pay. A

Milwaukee Public Schools will be on Spring Break next week, April 3rd-7th. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee will be open to your youngsters for a week of fun with friends, healthy meals, positive role models and brain-boosting activities. That includes our own Boys & Girls Club in Sherman Park! Just download the

Block watch captains, resident leaders and concerned neighbors: We urgently need your help to identify community based strategies that will help us improve public safety. This meeting, sponsored by the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention, will use the CARDIFF Violence Prevention Model. Click here to download a flyer.

So you want to apply for home repair grants from the Sherman Park Neighborhood Improvement District (NID), but you have questions? Join SPCA's Jermaine Alexander for a question and answer session via Zoom. Learn how owner occupants of single family homes and duplexes in the NID #4 Area of Sherman Park can get grants of

Bring your kids age 15 and under to Washington Park, or one of ten other parks in Southeastern Wisconsin, for a free spring fishing clinic. Members of local fishing clubs will teach them fishing techniques, knot tying, fish identification and more. No pre-registration is necessary and equipment will be available to use, but children must

Join Rep. Kalan Haywood, Rep. Evan Goyke and Sen. Latonya Johnson for a listening session about the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget proposed by Governor Tony Evers. During the session, the elected officials will give us an overview of the proposal and take feedback, questions and suggestions. So show up and let them know your priorities for

Block watch captains, resident leaders and concerned neighbors: We urgently need your help to identify community based strategies that will help us improve public safety. This meeting, sponsored by the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention, will use the CARDIFF Violence Prevention Model.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is inviting Sherman Park neighbors to a Public Involvement Meeting, where you'll be able to share your comments on the existing highway, as well as your priorities for improvements. The DoT emphasizes that no decisions have been made and your feedback will help shape the recommendations. So please plan to

You're cordially invited to a Community Baby Shower! It will feature giveaways for new parents, including diapers, wipes and more, while supplies last. Community resources, legal assistance and voter registration will be available, too. Click here to download a flyer.

Milwaukee is replacing lead pipes! Learn about the City's plan to expand lead pipe replacement and focus on historically underserved communities. Join Ald. Rainey, Stamper, Brostoff and Bauman for a conversation at the Sherman Phoenix.

The Milwaukee Public Library is hosting a series of Community Conversations at various branches throughout the city. Meet City Librarian Joan Johnson and library staff, and let them know why your library is important to you and your neighborhood. Join them at the Center Street Library on Tuesday evening, May 16. Click here to download

Washington High School and Common Ground are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school's newly renovated athletic field. It will include a press conference, ribbon-cutting, festivities, refreshments and more! If you have Common Ground t-shirts and hats you're encouraged to wear them to celebrate this glorious event. Click here to download a flyer with more

Block watch captains, resident leaders and concerned neighbors: We urgently need your help to identify community based strategies that will help us improve public safety. This meeting, sponsored by the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention, will use the CARDIFF Violence Prevention Model.