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Past Events

Schedule a Neighborhood Big Clean

Your neighborhood Sherman Park, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Resident leaders, block watch captains and residents of Sherman Park, the Big Clean returns the weekend of Saturday, May 6th and Sunday, May 7th. If you'd like to schedule a clean-up for your neighborhood or organization, just click here to download a flyer template (in Word format) and follow the instructions below: 1. Select a date

Public Involvement Meeting on Highway 175

Washington Park Senior Center 4420 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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

Community Baby Shower

Sherman Phoenix 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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.

Lead Pipes Listening Session

Sherman Phoenix 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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.

Milwaukee Public Library Community Conversations

Center Street Library 2727 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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

Project: Drive Safer Listening Session

It's been more than six months since TMJ4 launched the Project: Drive Safer initiative. They have reported daily on this important topic - including when Governor Evers signed a reckless driving bill into law - but we still have a long way to go to make a difference on Milwaukee streets. Therefore, the TMJ4 team

Earth Day in May

Sherman Park 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Earth Day in May returns to Sherman Park! Join us for food, giveaways, eco-resources, the Bloom & Groom Plant & Vegetable Sale and more! Click here to download a flyer.

May Crosswalk Action

Burleigh and Sherman 4246 W. Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Sherman Park Community Association presents our first Crosswalk Action of 2023! It will take place at the intersection of Sherman Boulevard and Burleigh Street during Earth Day in May. March the crosswalks for an hour with your neighbors, carrying signs that remind drivers to watch out for pedestrians. We'll bring the signs. You bring

Washington HS Athletic Field Ribbon-Cutting

Washington High School 2525 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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

Reckless Driving Town Hall Meeting

Riverside University High School 1615 E. Locust Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Come join the conversation about reckless driving in our neighborhood, hosted by TMJ4. A panel of community leaders and elected officials who are concerned about this dangerous problem will be on hand to join in the discussion. Click here for a flyer and RSVP information. Click here to go directly to the RSVP page.

June CARDIFF Community Meeting

Good Samaritan Westside Communiy Church 5226 W. Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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.

Sherman/Metcalfe Park Community Meeting

Unity Orchard Park 2518 N. 38th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Let's meet with our Metcalfe Park neighbors! Join us for an evening of community building outside, in Unity Orchard Park. A light meal will be served. Be sure to bring along a lawn chair! Click here to download a flyer.

Pocket Park Ribbon Cutting

Postage Stamp Park 5507 W. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI

The NAF Future Ready Scholars at UWM have created an installation for our pocket park on the southwest corner of 55th and Center Streets, and we're invited to visit it on its opening day! Join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:00 pm, and come early to meet the NAF Future Ready Scholars who

June Crosswalk Action

51st and Locust North 51st Street and West Locust Street, Milwaukee, WI

Our next Crosswalk Action is Saturday, June 17, from 11 am till noon at the intersection of 51st and Locust Streets. Please join us! Let's rally together for safer streets in Sherman Park. Click here to download a flyer.

Recurring

Sherman Park Reckless Driving Meeting

Zoom

Sherman Park residents, we invite you to join our Sherman Park Reckless Driving Task Force meetings, via Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Click this link to register for this month's meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcOirpzsoE9M1N2EXNuuhFnkhxM92fPcq

Sherman Park Annual Housing Resource Fair – New Date!

Sherman Park 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us on Saturday, June 24,  at Sherman Park to meet resource providers and get information on home rehab, first time home buying, fair housing, tenants rights, estate planning and more. Click here to download a detailed flyer.

Free Pool Day this Sunday

Schulz Aquatic Center 1301 W. Hampton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

On Sunday, as part of Milwaukee's Healthy County Challenge, the first 50 people at Schulz Aquatic Center will get in free! Plus, the Milwaukee Parks Foundation will have swimming resources and giveaways for folks who attend. Click here to download a flyer. Also, click here to take the County Parks swim facilities survey.

Canceled Concerts in the Park: Christopher’s Project

Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park 5000 W. Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI

Enjoy an evening of live R&B and smooth jazz. Click here to download a flyer with the full schedule.

Postponed Crosswalk Rally Thursday, June 29th

Sherman and Roosevelt N. Sherman Boulevard and W. Roosevelt Drive, Milwaukee, WI

Please join us for our next Crosswalk Rally, Thursday, June 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. We'll meet at the intersection of Sherman and Roosevelt and rally to make our streets safer for our Sherman Park neighbors. Click here to download a flyer.

Growing MKE Through Good Housing Options

Villard Street Library 5190 N. 35th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Come to a Growing MKE Public Meeting and learn about this citywide planning effort that will set a framework for housing growth and choice in Milwaukee. The project will result in a proposed amendment to the Citywide Policy Plan and updates to the City’s Zoning Code. Throughout the summer and into the early fall, there

July CARDIFF Community Meeting

Good Samaritan Westside Communiy Church 5226 W. Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Block Watch Captains, Resident Leaders and Concerned Citizens of Sherman Park: Join us for a discussion on 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.

Crosswalk Rally: Wednesday, July 12

35th and Center N. 35th Street and W. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI

We're taking it to the streets again, Wednesday, July 12, and WE NEED YOU!!!! Walk the intersection at 35th and Center for an hour with a friendly bunch of your Sherman Park neighbors to demand pedestrian safety. Just show up! There's no need to RSVP. Click here to download a flyer.

Concerts in the Park: Quintessence

Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park 5000 W. Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI

Enjoy an evening of live classic R&B, dance tunes and jazz. Click here to download a flyer with the full schedule.

Redesigning Sherman Boulevard to Reduce Reckless Driving

Zoom

A representative from the North Sherman Boulevard Design Project will attend a special SPCA Reckless Driving Committee Meeting on Thursday the 13th. They will give a short presentation to introduce the project, and will provide information about getting involved. Click the link below to get the Zoom link. Click here to register for the Zoom

Baseball Clinic for Boys and Girls – Register Now!

Sherman Park 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Beckum-Stapleton Little League is presenting a baseball clinic in Sherman Park for boys and girls ages 6-12 years. It will focus on fielding drills, hitting mechanics, speed and agility. It will also involve some fun games. Register now! Click here to download a flyer with details. Click here to register your child for the

Milwaukee County Sales Tax Town Hall

Washington Park Senior Center 4420 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sherman Park, let's turn out for the Milwaukee County Sales Tax Town Hall. Our County Supervisor Felisia Martin and her fellow Supervisors want your input on the proposed 0.4% sales tax increase. Just show at the Washington Park Senior Center and say your piece! Click here to download a flyer with details.

Coffee with a Cop

Sherman Perk Coffee Shop 4924 W Roosevelt Dr., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Chat with officers from our own Milwaukee Police Department District 7 and ask them your questions about public safety in the friendly confines of Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Click here to download a flyer.  

Vision Zero Safe Streets Roadshow

Center Street Library 2727 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Help eliminate traffic deaths in the City of Milwaukee by 2037! The County and City of Milwaukee are working together to improve traffic safety for all, and they want to hear from you. Attend this meeting at the Center Street Library, to learn about the City's Vision Zero program and to share your ideas to

Shakespeare Returns to Sherman Park

Sherman Park 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This year’s Shakespeare in the Park production is “Cymbeline,” one of the Bard's lesser-known plays. It will presented in Sherman Park on Sunday afternoon, July 23. Bring your family and friends for this fun outdoor event. Click here to download a flyer for this year's Sherman Park performance. Click here to download a flyer with

Concerts in the Park: Ethan Keller

Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park 5000 W. Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI

Enjoy an evening of live blues, folk, rock and indie music. Click here to download a flyer with the full schedule.

Discuss the Water Issues in Our Grasslyn Manor Neighborhood

Albright United Methodist Church 5555 W Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The evening will begin with a meeting during which we will meet representatives from Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, the City of Milwaukee Water Works, and the nonprofit WaterMarks. Then join us for a walk through the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood where you can share your stories about how rain, flooding and mold affects your home. Click

Celebrate One Year of Great Groceries

Sherman Park Grocery Store 4313 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

A year ago, our neighbors opened Sherman Park Grocery Store, a clean, friendly, well-stocked market on Sherman and Fond du Lac, featuring fresh produce, packaged foods and delicious locally-made bakery. Join these outstanding partners of SPCA for their one-year anniversary celebration midday on Monday, July 31. Click here to RSVP. Click here to download a

Vision Zero Safe Streets Roadshow

St. Francis Civic Center 3400 E. Howard Avenue, St. Francis, WI, United States

Help eliminate traffic deaths in the City of Milwaukee by 2037! The County and City of Milwaukee are working together to improve traffic safety for all, and they want to hear from you. Attend this meeting in St. Francis, to learn about the City's Vision Zero program and to share your ideas to create safer

Vision Zero Safe Streets Roadshow

South Milwaukee Municipal Building 2424 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI, United States

Help eliminate traffic deaths in the City of Milwaukee by 2037! The County and City of Milwaukee are working together to improve traffic safety for all, and they want to hear from you. Attend this meeting in South Milwaukee, to learn about the City's Vision Zero program and to share your ideas to create safer

Free Televised Voting Rights Rally

Sherman Park 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join Rev. Jesse Jackson, Governor Tony Evers and dozens of other activists in Sherman Park for a nationally streamed and televised event to commemorate the 1965 Voting Rights Act. It happens Saturday, August 5, at noon, with a free community cookout at 3:00 pm. All are welcome to join the event for a powerful discussion

August CARDIFF Community Meeting

Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Block Watch Captains, Resident Leaders and Concerned Citizens of Sherman Park: Join us for a discussion that will help us identify community-based strategies to improve public safety in the Sherman Park neighborhood. This meeting, sponsored by the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention, will use the CARDIFF Violence Prevention Model. Click here

Vision Zero Safe Streets Roadshow

Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S. 6th Street, Oak Creek, WI, United States

Help eliminate traffic deaths in the City of Milwaukee by 2037! The County and City of Milwaukee are working together to improve traffic safety for all, and they want to hear from you. Attend this meeting in Oak Creek, to learn about the City's Vision Zero program and to share your ideas to create safer

Concerts in the Park: Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound

Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park 5000 W. Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI

Enjoy an evening of live rhythm, blues and jazz by a Milwaukee legend and his band. Click here to download a flyer with the full schedule.

Vision Zero Safe Streets Roadshow

Kosciuszko Community Center 2201 S. 7th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Help eliminate traffic deaths in the City of Milwaukee by 2037! The County and City of Milwaukee are working together to improve traffic safety for all, and they want to hear from you. Attend this meeting on the south side, to learn about the City's Vision Zero program and to share your ideas to create

Vision Zero Safe Streets Roadshow

Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 N. Marlborough Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI, United States

Help eliminate traffic deaths in the City of Milwaukee by 2037! The County and City of Milwaukee are working together to improve traffic safety for all, and they want to hear from you. Attend this meeting in Whitefish Bay, to learn about the City's Vision Zero program and to share your ideas to create safer

Open House for the West Roosevelt Sewer Improvement Project

Sherman Perk Coffee Shop 4924 W Roosevelt Dr., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District invites you to an open house on the evening of August 10 at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. You’ll learn about the West Roosevelt Sewer Improvement Project, construction impacts to traffic flow, and how it will help reduce sewer overflows. The project team will be on hand to address any

Crosswalk Rally: Saturday, August 12

35th and Center N. 35th Street and W. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI

Join our hearty band of Sherman Park crosswalkers for another Crosswalk Rally on Saturday, August 12! Come walk with us for an hour at the intersection of 35th and Center to remind drivers about pedestrian safety. Just show up! There’s no need to RSVP. Click here to download a flyer.

Growing MKE Through Good Housing Options

Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI

Come to a Growing MKE Public Meeting and learn about this citywide planning effort that will set a framework for housing growth and choice in Milwaukee. The project will result in a proposed amendment to the Citywide Policy Plan and updates to the City’s Zoning Code. Throughout the summer and into the early fall, there

Traveling Farmers Market Comes to Sherman Park

Embassy Center MKE 3725 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee

Stock up on fresh and healthy food while supporting local businesses. The North Side Pop-Up Farmers Market is coming to Sherman Park. Product include fresh fruits and veggies, honey, juices, tea, herbs, plants and more. Click here to download a flyer with details and a $3.00 coupon.

Vision Zero Safe Streets Roadshow

Friendship Circle Cafe 8649 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI, United States

Help eliminate traffic deaths in the City of Milwaukee by 2037! The County and City of Milwaukee are working together to improve traffic safety for all, and they want to hear from you. Attend this meeting in Fox Point, to learn about the City's Vision Zero program and to share your ideas to create safer

Vision Zero Safe Streets Roadshow

West Milwaukee Intermediate School 5104 W Greenfield Avenue, West Milwaukee, WI, United States

Help eliminate traffic deaths in the City of Milwaukee by 2037! The County and City of Milwaukee are working together to improve traffic safety for all, and they want to hear from you. Attend this meeting in West Milwaukee, to learn about the City's Vision Zero program and to share your ideas to create safer

First Day Fits and Kickball

Sherman Park 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Stop by the park from 1:00-4:00 pm to get clothes for your children's first days back to school, then get in on a spirited game of kickball from 4:30-8:00 pm. There will be free food, cash prizes and more! Click here to download a flyer.  

Public Meeting on the Sherman Boulevard Design Project

Sherman Park 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Share your ideas for improving our Sherman Boulevard. Join the Department of Public Works at Sherman Park's Picnic Area 2 on Wednesday, August 23. This is the first public information meeting about the North Sherman Boulevard Design Project, drop by and speak up! Click here to download a flyer. Click here to learn more about

Crosswalk Rally: Wednesday, August 23

Roosevelt & Fond du Lac West Roosevelt Boulevard and North Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee

Become a Sherman Park crosswalker! Join us Wednesday evening for our next Crosswalk Rally. Come walk with us for an hour at the intersection of Roosevelt and Fond du Lac, to remind drivers about pedestrian safety. Just show up! There’s no need to RSVP. Click here to download a flyer.

Concerts in the Park: Gospel Ensemble

Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park 5000 W. Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI

Enjoy an evening of live music by a male gospel ensemble. Click here to download a flyer with the full schedule.

Vision Zero Safe Streets Roadshow (en español)

Sacred Heart Center 1545 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Help eliminate traffic deaths in the City of Milwaukee by 2037! The County and City of Milwaukee are working together to improve traffic safety for all, and they want to hear from you. Attend this Spanish language meeting in Milwaukee, to learn about the City's Vision Zero program and to share your ideas to create

Growing MKE Through Good Housing Options

Washington Park Library 2121 N Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Come to a Growing MKE Public Meeting and learn about this citywide planning effort that will set a framework for housing growth and choice in Milwaukee. The project will result in a proposed amendment to the Citywide Policy Plan and updates to the City’s Zoning Code. Throughout the summer and into the early fall, there

Crosswalk Rally: Thursday, August 31

51st and Burleigh North 51st Street and West Burleigh Street, Milwaukee

The Sherman Park crosswalkers are taking it to the streets again! Join us Thursday evening for our next Crosswalk Rally. Come walk with us for an hour at the intersection of 51st and Burleigh Streets, to remind drivers about pedestrian safety. Just show up! There’s no need to RSVP. Click here to download a flyer.

Epikos Church Fall Kickoff

Epikos Church - Sherman Park 3737 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee

Join the members of Epikos Church on the back lawn of the church's Sherman Park campus this Sunday after services. They're holding a neighborhood cookout to kick off their fall season, and there will be free food, music, a bounce house, new Epikos merchandise and activities for the whole family. Everyone is invited, so grab

September CARDIFF Community Meeting

Embassy Center MKE 3725 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee

At the next CARDIFF Community Meeting, we will review our August community walk in Sherman Park, including valuable information provided by the neighbors we met on our walk and the results of our visits to businesses that were deemed crime hotspots. We'll also share a document showing the hotspots in our area over the last

Safe Driving Focus Groups

TBD

The City of Milwaukee is conducting several focus groups to learn about safe driving in our neighborhoods, and each qualified participant will receive a $100 gift card. The City is seeking individuals ages 18-44 for the hour-long sessions on September 12 and 14. They're particularly interested in recruiting individuals in the 18-34 year old range,

Crosswalk Rally: Wednesday, September 13

Sherman and Capitol North Sherman Boulevard and West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee

Let's meet at the intersection of Sherman and Capitol and rally for safe driving! Join a hearty band of your neighbors to walk the crosswalks for an hour and hold signs that remind drivers to respect pedestrians. Just show up and join in! Click here to download a flyer.

Safe Driving Focus Groups

TBD

The City of Milwaukee is conducting several focus groups to learn about safe driving in our neighborhoods, and each qualified participant will receive a $100 gift card. The City is seeking individuals ages 18-44 for the hour-long sessions on September 12 and 14. They're particularly interested in recruiting individuals in the 18-34 year old range,

ECO Webinar: Branching Out

Zoom

The Sherman Park ECO Webinar returns on Thursday, September 21! The month's theme will be all the resources available to Sherman Parkers through the Milwaukee Water Commons’ Branch Out Program. They include tree planting, tree care advice, and tree maintenance. The Branch Out team is developing a tree inventory in partnership with the ECO team,

Lincoln Creek Needs Our Help

Congress and Hopkins West Congress Street and North Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI

Lincoln Creek is the nearest natural body of water to Sherman Park, and we want to be sure it's clean and healthy. So we've been invited to help with an Adopt-A-River Cleanup along Congress Street, from Sherman Boulevard to 35th Street. Click here to download a flyer.

Doors Open at Green Tech Station

Green Tech Station 4101 N. 31st Street, Milwaukee, WI

Green Tech Station is a former brownfield in Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor that has been reimagined into a green infrastructure destination. It includes an outdoor classroom, a research and testing plaza, 440 new trees, a 20,000 gallon underground cistern and pump system, four bioswales to capture stormwater, a native prairie, a constructed wetland, and

Fresh & Funky Soul Roll

Merrill Park 461 N. 35th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Hop aboard your bicycle for the Fresh & Funky Soul Roll Ride on Saturday, September 23. Its goal is to showcase the potential for a future recreational trail along the existing 30th Street railroad corridor. There will be free bike repairs, raffle prizes, snacks, beverages and music. The ride is a slow paced, six-mile route

Paddle the “Canoemobile” at Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park 4950 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Milwaukee, WI

Join Nearby Nature, Milwaukee Riverkeeper and Friends of Lincoln Park on the water this Saturday for a paddle in the Wilderness Inquiry "Canoemobile," a 10-person canoe with a crew of trained outdoor educators. Just show up! All ages and abilities are welcome aboard, and no reservations are required for a fun afternoon of paddling.

Black Youth Suicide Prevention Summit

Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union 1442 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

Join Milwaukee Public Schools and a variety of community sponsors for an open dialogue about the alarming rise in suicides among Black youth. The summit is in-person and free, but advanced registration is required by September 15 Click here to register for the summit. Click here to download a flyer.

Men’s Retreat: Live, Don’t Die

Embassy Center MKE 3725 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee

Embassy Center MKE and the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center invite the men in our community to a one-day Men's Retreat on Saturday, September 30. It will feature a presentation called "Live, Don’t Die: Solutions to Prevent Prostate and Colorectal Cancer." They will also offer a free blood test that could make a difference

Taking Back Our City Prayer Walk 2023

Sherman and North North Sherman Boulevard and West North Avenue, Milwaukee

Join your Sherman Park neighbors in a prayer walk to take back our city, starting at the corner of Sherman and North. Organizers hope to channel the power of our collective prayers to end human trafficking, reckless driving, vandalism, violence and murder in our community. All are welcome! Click here to download a flyer. Click

One Good Cleanup Deserves Another

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District West Basin 4350 N. 35th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Our neighbors to the east, the Northwest Side CDC, are teaming up with Nearby Nature and the Sierra Club to pick up trash along Lincoln Creek. We'll meet up at the corner of 35th and Congress, by the Bee Bus Line sign. Cleanup supplies and snacks will be provided. All are welcome! Just sign up

A WaterMarker is Coming to Sherman Park

Zoom

WaterMarks is an initiative to bring together diverse communities through the arts to celebrate water and the natural systems that support our lives. WaterMarks is seeking a Sherman Park neighborhood project team, a resident-led group of community stakeholders that make decisions around WaterMarks programming. This team will choose artists, scientists and environmentalists to lead community

A WaterMarker is Coming to Sherman Park

4322 W. Fond du Lac Avenue 4322 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

WaterMarks is an initiative to bring together diverse communities through the arts to celebrate water and the natural systems that support our lives. WaterMarks is seeking a Sherman Park neighborhood project team, a resident-led group of community stakeholders that make decisions around WaterMarks programming. This team will choose artists, scientists and environmentalists to lead community

A Conversation on the Church and City Streets

Invisible Reality Ministries 2700 N. 54th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Invisible Reality Ministries is teaming up with Milwaukee County and City Reformed Church to host a conversation about the role the church plays in helping create safer streets. Our vision is to have sidewalks of the kingdom of God, where all peoples of the city can flourish and walk their neighborhoods without fear. Join the

Fall Pumpkin Fest

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District West Basin 4350 N. 35th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Celebrate fall with our neighbors to the east, the Northwest Side CDC, this year. They're planning a pumpkin patch with fun activities for the whole family at the former Bee Bus Line site on 35th and Congress. The event will feature free pumpkins (while supplies last), art activities, goodie bags, kids' games, prizes and much

Crosswalk Rally: Saturday, October 7

Sherman and North North Sherman Boulevard and West North Avenue, Milwaukee

Let's do the crosswalk again! Join your Sherman Park neighbors for another fun Crosswalk Rally at the intersection of Sherman and North. We'll provide signs to carry while we walk the crosswalks to educate drivers about pedestrian safety. Plus, MilWALKee Walks will have free yard signs available to Crosswalkers, while they last. No need to

Community Clean-Up

Marcus Garvey Garden 3052 N. 37th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Our tree planting event on Sunday the 8th has evolved into a Community Clean-Up! Grab your supplies at Marcus Garvey Garden and help SPCA, Branch Out Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Water Commons beautify the surrounding neighborhood. Then come back to the park to drop off your rubbish and enjoy a free, post-clean-up celebration with music,

The Sherman Park Garden Friends Club

Sherman Park Community Association 3526 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI

Join a club dedicated to learning about a variety of plants and vegetation, beautifying our neighborhood, hosting plant exchanges and more. All neighbors and ideas are welcome! Click here to download a flyer with details and contact information.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Hadley Terrace Apartments 3515 W. Hadley Street, Milwaukee, WI

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office urges you to bring prescription and over-the-counter drugs that are expired or that you no longer need to this event, so they can dispose of them safely. Don't ever flush drugs down the toilet or a drain. They can taint our water supply! And don't ever share drugs with someone

Town Hall Meetings with Supervisor Martin

McGovern Park Senior Center 4500 W. Custer Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Supervisor Felesia Martin of Milwaukee County District 7 invites everyone in the Sherman Park community to attend one or both of two town hall meetings in the coming weeks to discuss Milwaukee County's 2024 budget. Click here to RSVP via Facebook for the October 18th meeting. Click here to RSVP via Facebook for the October

ECO Webinar: Let’s Think Practically about Winterizing Our Yards and Gardens

Zoom

Join us for our next Sherman Park ECO Webinar on Thursday, October 19. Sherman Park neighbor Steve O'Connell will tell us how to ready our yards and gardens for the cold months. He'll focus on easy steps to take when preparing for a green and growing yard and bringing back your organic garden in the

SPCA Home Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Historic Grant and Sherman Boulevard Neighborhoods 2900 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI

Get a peek inside some of the gorgeous homes in our community on Sunday, October 22nd, during the return of our Annual Home Tour & Scavenger Hunt. Participants will have the opportunity to tour a selection of unique and beautiful homes and public buildings within the historic districts on North Grant and Sherman Boulevards. Participants

The One Water Career Fair Returns

Mitchell Street Arts 710 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI

If you are, or if you know, a student looking for an internship or a full-time position in the water sector, you won't want to miss the One Water Career Fair on Thursday, October 26. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, the Milwaukee Water Works and numerous additional partners are sponsoring the event. It will inform

Town Hall Meetings with Supervisor Martin

Cooper Park Pavilion 8701 W. Chambers Street, Milwaukee, WI

Supervisor Felesia Martin of Milwaukee County District 7 invites everyone in the Sherman Park community to attend one or both of two town hall meetings in the coming weeks to discuss Milwaukee County's 2024 budget. Click here to RSVP via Facebook for the October 26th meeting. Click here to RSVP via Facebook for the October

National Prescription Drug Takeback Day

Epikos Church - Sherman Park 3737 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee

Help us keep our community safe, clean and healthy. Turn in your unneeded medication and syringes for safe and proper disposal. The authorities will be on hand from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to collect them. Snacks and refreshments will be available, first come, first served. Click here to download a flyer.

Community Sidewalk Painting Day

Hope Street sidewalk Hope Avenue, between Sherman Blvd. and N. 42nd St., Milwaukee, WI

Come paint the sidewalk with your neighbors! The Wisconsin Bike Fed is celebrating our community and recognizing the importance of safety for those walking and biking on our streets. MilWALKee Walks volunteers hosted dozens of Crosswalk Actions this year. Let's celebrate them with some paint! Local artists from Wellspring Arts & Crafts will guide you

Sherman Park Harvest Fest

Sherman Park 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join your Sherman Park neighbors for the second annual Harvest Fest in the park. Like last year, it will feature activities, music, costumes, refreshments and more. It once again promises to be great fun for the whole family! Click here to download a flyer.

Costume Crosswalk Rally: Sherman & Hope

Sherman and Hope 4200 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI

Once again, a band of hearty Sherman Park neighbors will gather for a community event to promote pedestrian safety. But this won't be your ordinary Crosswalk Rally. This is going to be a Costume Crosswalk Rally. You're encouraged to dress up in a creative outfit and march the intersection of N. Sherman Boulevard and W.

A Conversation About Strengthening the Community

City of Light Church 6725 W. Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Milwaukee Police Department is calling on Sherman Park's faith leaders to join a conversation about how to make the community stronger, block by block The conversation begins a 6:00 pm on Monday, October 30. Click here to register for the event.

A Mapping Racism Community Workshop

Washington Park Senior Center 4420 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Sherman Park Community Association and the Redress Movement are working on a project called Mapping Racism and Resistance in Milwaukee County, and we want your input. Join us Saturday, November 4, to participate in a community workshop and share your perspective. Email dceasar@redressmovement.org for more information. Click here to download a flyer.

November Meeting for Resident Leaders and Concerned Citizens

Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

If you're a block watch captain, a resident leader or just a concerned resident of Sherman Park, your attendance is required the evening of November 6. We'll be continuing our monthly discussion about the neighborhood's data, which can help us identify community based strategies to improve public safety using the CARDIFF Violence Prevention Model. All

Rental Management Training Seminar

Milwaukee Public Library Atkinson Branch 1960 W. Atkinson Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council invites you to attend one of three free training seminars for owners and managers of rental housing in the City of Milwaukee. Seminar topics will include: • Local, state and federal fair housing laws • Advertising units in compliance with fair housing law • Non-discriminatory negotiation with prospective tenants

ECO Webinar: GREEN Your Home and Save Some GREEN

Zoom

This month's Sherman Park ECO Webinar features Brandy Steigauf from Focus on Energy. He'll explain how to make your home more energy efficient, how you can save some money in the process, and how to take advantage of various energy incentives and tax credits. Win! Win! Win! (Plus, Mabel will reveal what she received in

Cultivate Community-Wide Focus Group

Embassy Center MKE 3725 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee

The Embassy Center MKE is participating in a Cultivate initiative, which promotes youth entrepreneurship in urban agriculture. Join in an important conversation about the program, and participate in a branding visioning session with your fellow community members. Click here to download a flyer. Click here to RSVP for the focus group (and enter to win

Vigil for Milwaukee’s Victims of Reckless Driving

All Saints Catholic Church 4051 N. 25th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Sunday, November 19, is the World Day of Remembrance, a day set aside around the world to support families who have been harmed by traffic violence. The Coalition for Safe Driving MKE is planning to host a vigil at All Saints Catholic Church that day. It will include a short prayer service, family resources and

November Crime and Safety Meeting

Congregation Beth Jehudda 3100 N. 52nd Street, Milwaukee, WI

Don't miss this month's MPD District 7 Crime and Safety Meeting on Monday the 20th. Discussion topics will include statistics on crime, traffic stops, filed interviews, frisk searches and more. Click here to download a flyer.

Rental Management Training Seminar

Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council invites you to attend one of three free training seminars for owners and managers of rental housing in the City of Milwaukee. Seminar topics will include: • Local, state and federal fair housing laws • Advertising units in compliance with fair housing law • Non-discriminatory negotiation with prospective tenants

Rental Management Training Seminar

Milwaukee Public Library Good Hope Branch 7715 Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council invites you to attend one of three free training seminars for owners and managers of rental housing in the City of Milwaukee. Seminar topics will include: • Local, state and federal fair housing laws • Advertising units in compliance with fair housing law • Non-discriminatory negotiation with prospective tenants

Free “World of Wheels” Workshop for Teens

MATC Al Hurvis/PEAK Transportation Center 1101 N. 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI

MATC is sponsoring a fun, interactive, educational workshop for high school students called "World of Wheels," which teaches the basics of careers in the automotive industry. Its goal is to expose high school youth to automotive service career exploration and the behaviors and skills that result in career success. The workshop will include hands-on activities,

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Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market

The Table @ Capitol Drive Lutheran Church 5305 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI

The 2023-2024 Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market will be open every Saturday this winter. Its dual goals are to support as many farmers as possible as they close out their growing season, and to make fresh, regionally-grown produce available in the community. There will be plenty of other local goodness available, as well. Click here to

Growing MKE Information Sessions

Milwaukee Public Library Good Hope Branch 7715 Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI

The Department of City Development is leading a citywide planning effort called Growing MKE, which will set a framework for housing growth and choice in Milwaukee. The Growing MKE team would now like to get the input of Sherman Park residents and other Milwaukeeans. What types of housing would you like to see in Milwaukee?

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Free Legal Services Weekly

Sherman Park Community Association 3526 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI

The Sherman Park Community Association, in partnership with Legal Action of Wisconsin, is providing FREE legal services to Sherman Park residents living in the 53210 and 53216 zip codes. Office hours will be held every Wednesday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, in the SPCA offices at 3526 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Just drop

Growing MKE Information Sessions

Virtual meeting (see links below)

The Department of City Development is leading a citywide planning effort called Growing MKE, which will set a framework for housing growth and choice in Milwaukee. The Growing MKE team would now like to get the input of Sherman Park residents and other Milwaukeeans. What types of housing would you like to see in Milwaukee?

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Wednesday Night Basketball Open Gym

Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Kids 13+ are welcome to Sherman Park to play hoops every Wednesday night from November, 2023, through February, 2024. The program is presented by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and the T. Herro Foundation. Skills training begins at 6:00 pm, with live play from 7:00 to 8:00. Refreshments will be served. Click

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