• Milwaukee County Budget Town Hall Meeting

    Urban Ecology Center @ Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    You're invited to the Heart of Milwaukee County's Budget Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 6. This event will be co-hosted by Milwaukee County Supervisors Sky Z. Capriolo, Felesia A. Martin and Shawn Rolland. They will present a basic review of Milwaukee County's proposed 2026 budget, and then will participate with you in an open [...]

  • Attend the October SPCA Housing Committee Meeting

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

    Make a difference in your neighborhood. Join Sherman Park Community Association's Housing Committee. Its goals include holding landlords accountable, helping with SPCA's annual Housing Survey, responding to housing trends, and creating a long-term housing plan for our community. The committee meets the first or second Tuesday of every month; check the SPCA calendar for exact [...]

  • Identity Theft Webinar

    Zoom

    Learn how to safeguard your personal information. On October 9, the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will present an informative online session that covers: types of identity theft warning signs to watch for prevention steps, including fraud alerts and security freezes tips for protecting personal information how to recover if victimized Your host will be [...]

  • Tri-Block Neighborhood Clean-Up

    Bethel-Bethany United Church of Christ 2878 N 54th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Join the Sherman Park ECO Green Team, SPCA and your Tri-Block neighbors (53rd to 56th Street, and Center To Burleigh Street) for a Saturday morning neighborhood clean-up. The crew will gather in front of Bethel-Bethany United Church of Christ, where supplies and assignments will be available throughout the morning. To sigh up, Contact Tim Perkins, [...]

  • Good to Game with Safe & Sound

    Safe & Sound 4422 W Leon Terrace, Milwaukee, WI

    You're invited to the first-ever Game Day event presented by the Norwood Neighborhood and Safe & Sound. Show up at the Safe & Sound headquarters between noon and 4:00 pm and join the fun. Everyone is welcome. There will be games available for all ages and experiences, and guidance will be provided as needed. So [...]

  • A Public Listening Session on the Mayor’s 2026 Budget

    Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Branch 2901 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI

    The Common Council is holding a public community listening session on the Mayor's proposed 2026 budget. They invite you to share your thoughts, ideas and priorities with the Council's Finance and Personnel Committee. You can attend in-person or online at the link below. Click here to download a flyer. Click here to register for the [...]

  • Empower MKE: Housing Series

    Urban Ecology Center @ Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    You're invited to join Sen. LaTonya Johnson for the upcoming Empower MKE: Housing Series, a vital community conversation focused on housing in Milwaukee. It will bring together leaders from city, county, state, and federal governments, alongside housing advocates, service providers and vendors. Together, they will explore how government offices and community partners shape housing policy [...]

  • Fair Housing Training for Housing Providers

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

    Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council is offering a free in-person fair housing training seminar for owners and managers of rental properties, or staff operating shelters or residential programs. It will include information about the protected classes and prohibited practices delineated by local, state and federal fair housing laws, as well as reasonable accommodations and modifications [...]

  • Pumpkin Palooza at St. Ann’s Center

    St. Ann Center 2450 W. North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    Bring your family, friends and neighbors for the fifth annual Pumpkin Palooza at the Indaba Band Shell behind St. Ann Center's Bucyrus Campus. There will be games, activities, prizes and 75 free pumpkins for the kids to decorate and take home. Wear a costume, if you dare... Click here to download a flyer.

  • Healing Through Grilling Outreach

    The field next to the gas station 3120 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI

    The Embassy Center's Men’s Life Groups will host “Healing Through Grilling,” an outreach event where Ambassadors will serve the community with prayer and free food. Minister Gary Scott urges you to come together to bless our community and share the love of Christ! Click here for details.

  • Fall Festival in Melvina Park

    Melvina Park 3840 N. 29th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate the unveiling of Milwaukee's first clean-air mural and air quality monitor. It was created by young people with special pollution-reducing paint. Then enjoy an afternoon of activities, music and food. Click here to download a flyer.

  • Public Meetings on the Funding Allocation Plan

    Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Branch 2901 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI

    The week of October 20, the City of Milwaukee will hold public meetings for its Funding Allocation Plan. All citizens are welcome. Just show up and share your priorities and perspectives. Click here to learn more about the City's Community Development Grants Administration.

  • Public Meetings on the Funding Allocation Plan

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

    The week of October 20, the City of Milwaukee will hold public meetings for its Funding Allocation Plan. All citizens are welcome. Just show up and share your priorities and perspectives. Click here to learn more about the City's Community Development Grants Administration.

  • Public Meetings on the Funding Allocation Plan

    Milwaukee City Hall 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI

    The week of October 20, the City of Milwaukee will hold public meetings for its Funding Allocation Plan. All citizens are welcome. Just show up and share your priorities and perspectives. Click here to learn more about the City's Community Development Grants Administration.

  • Mobile Food Market: October, 2025

    Meinecke Plaza 2355 N. 35th Street, Milwaukee, WI

    The Milwaukee Mobile Market is a grocery store on wheels that travels throughout Milwaukee County to visit neighborhoods and communities that have limited access to fresh and healthy foods. All shoppers are welcome. Hunger Task Force offers 25% OFF all items on the Mobile Market beyond Piggly Wiggly’s low prices. Shop using your QUEST/EBT card, [...]

  • A Hair, Health and Wealth Experience

    Urban Ecology Center @ Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    AARP is presenting Luminous Life, a free event that brings together African American women, with a focus on the 45+ community, to celebrate and uplift one another. It will happen on Saturday, October 25, and will include a DJ, chair massages, appetizers, a live panel discussion with experts in hair, health and wealth, and more. [...]

  • The 4th Annual Sherman Park Harvest Fest

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

    The Sherman Park Harvest Fest will return to our favorite neighborhood park on Saturday, October 25. Bring the whole family, in costume or not, for fun activities, lively music, delicious food, information booths and more. This is always a good, family-friendly time, so make plans to attend. Click here to download a flyer. Click here [...]

  • Volunteer for Harvest Fest

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

    SPCA needs volunteers to help with the 4th Annual Sherman Park Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 25. This is a cherished celebration of the fall season filled with fun, entertainment, good food, music and more. As a volunteer, your responsibility will be to help operate the popcorn machine, prepare fresh popcorn and serve it to [...]

  • Fair Housing Training for Housing Providers

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

    Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council is offering a free in-person fair housing training seminar for owners and managers of rental properties, or staff operating shelters or residential programs. It will include information about the protected classes and prohibited practices delineated by local, state and federal fair housing laws, as well as reasonable accommodations and modifications [...]

  • Save Our Buses!

    Urban Ecology Center @ Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Sherman Park neighbors, our buses are on the line. Milwaukee County is proposing to eliminate six MCTS routes in the 2026 budget (20, 28, 33, 34, 55, 58) and cut down the frequency of others. That means fewer reliable rides to work, school, child care, medical appointments, groceries and worship for families right here in [...]

  • Community Tree Planting

    54th Street and Lincoln Creek Drive 54th Street and Lincoln Creek Drive, Milwaukee, WI

    Join the Sherman Park Neighborhood Tree Board as they pitch in to help plant 50 trees along the Lincoln Creek Parkway on Saturday, November 1. A lush canopy of healthy trees reduces energy use and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, improves air quality, enhances stormwater management and water quality, provides a habitat for wildlife, and improves [...]

  • Mobile Food Market: November, 2025

    Meinecke Plaza 2355 N. 35th Street, Milwaukee, WI

    Beginning this month, the Meinecke Plaza Mobile Market will take place on the first Monday of each month. This change was made to better serve the community. Thank you, Hunger Task Force! The Milwaukee Mobile Market is a grocery store on wheels that travels throughout Milwaukee County to visit neighborhoods and communities that have limited [...]

  • Attend the November SPCA Housing Committee Meeting

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

    Make a difference in your neighborhood. Join Sherman Park Community Association's Housing Committee. Its goals include holding landlords accountable, helping with SPCA's annual Housing Survey, responding to housing trends, and creating a long-term housing plan for our community. The committee meets the first or second Tuesday of every month; check the SPCA calendar for exact [...]

  • A Meeting to Discuss A Proposed Liquor License

    Office of African American Affairs 4830 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    The Sherman Park community is invited to attend an important community meeting where neighbors will discuss a liquor store and 24-hour convenience store proposed at 4800 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the proposal, share your thoughts and concerns, and shape the future of the neighborhood together. [...]

  • November Board Game Night at Sherman Perk

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

    Wednesday evening, November 5, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it's Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, Don't Go In There is the featured game. You’re also welcome to bring your own games to [...]

  • Faith in Action Community Blood Drive

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

    In collaboration, St. Catherine, St. Paul COGIC and Invisible Reality Ministries will hold a Faith in Action Community Blood Drive on Saturday, November 8. Your blood donation will go to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Plus, if you're a Madison football fan, your donation will earn you a chance to win free tickets to Wisconsin's favorite [...]

  • District 7 Crime & Safety Meeting

    District 7 Crime & Safety Meeting
    Check the schedule

    Know what's happening in your community! Attend District 7's monthly Crime & Safety Meeting. You'll learn how to safeguard your neighborhood from crime, and you'll be able to ask questions of the officers. Download the schedule below for this month's meeting site. Click here to download the full 2025 schedule. Click here to download the [...]

  • SPCA’s 2025 Annual Meeting

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

    Sherman Park Community Association members: It's time for us to break bread together once again. At our 2025 annual meeting, we will elect new and renewing SPCA Board Members, celebrate our 2025 successes and accomplishments, recognize our extraordinary community volunteers, and learn about grants and programs available to Sherman Park residents. A light meal will [...]

  • Meet to Discuss a New Community Business

    Embassy Center MKE 3725 N. Sherman Boulevard, Milwaukee

    Alderman DiAndre Jac­kson invites you to attend a community meeting at Embassy Center MKE to discuss a Class B Tavern License, a Food Dealer – Restaurant License, and a Public Entertainment Premises License for an establishment to be located at 4435 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, proposed by PALAFOX LLC. Come meet the PALAFOX team and [...]

  • A Cutting-Edge Anniversary Celebration

    zimKnives 4404 W. North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    zimKnives, a community knife maker and sharpener, are hosting an anniversary celebration and sale event Saturday, November 22. Join them as they celebrate two incredible years at their North Avenue shop. Bring your Thanksgiving knives for a fresh sharpening. They’ll do it on the spot and give them a superior edge, ready for carving. The [...]

  • Cooking Up Culture with a Chef

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

    Madison chef Yusuf Bin-Rella will cook up food with a generous side of culture on November 22 at the Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market. The Chief Culinary Cultivator at TradeRoots Culinary Collective, he blends the skills of a chef, a farmer and a cultural researcher. His work focuses on preserving the foodways of the diaspora and [...]

  • Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

    Gee's Clippers 2200 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI

    Visit Gee's Clippers on the Saturday before Thanksgiving for turkeys, hams and all the sides to make the holiday complete for someone in need. First come, first served. Click here to download a flyer.

  • Free Take-Home Thanksgiving Dinners

    Bethel-Bethany United Church of Christ 2878 N 54th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Bethel-Bethany United Church of Christ will give away free Thanksgiving dinners to families who need them on Sunday, November 23. You're invited to worship with the congregation at the 10:00 am service, where the pastor will "bless the turkeys." Then, after the service, Bethel-Bethany's "Food is Free" team will distribute a turkey with all the [...]

  • The SPCA Offices are Closed Today

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

    The SPCA offices will be closed on the following days, so our staff can celebrate the holidays as the year comes to a close: Thursday, November 27th Friday, November 28th Wednesday, December 24th Thursday, December 25th Wednesday, December 31st Thursday, January 1st

  • Community Thanksgiving Day Feast 2025

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

    Dream Team United WI, 15th District Alderman Russell Stamper II, Embassy Center MKE, and the Office of Community Wellness & Safety present the 7th Annual Breaking Bread Community Thanksgiving Day Feast 2025. Please help feed those in need by donating funds and supplies. Download the flyer below for a complete list of needs. For more [...]

  • Thanksgiving Day with the Richmonds

    Richmond’s Food For Your Soul Catering LLC 3536 W. Fond du lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    Our neighbors at Richmond’s Food For Your Soul Catering will give away fresh, hot Thanksgiving meals to those who are in need or just want to be with others for the holiday. They will serve food from 1:00-3:00 pm or until they run out. Just stop by... and have a happy Thanksgiving! Click here to [...]

  • The SPCA Offices are Closed Today

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

    The SPCA offices will be closed on the following days, so our staff can celebrate the holidays as the year comes to a close: Thursday, November 27th Friday, November 28th Wednesday, December 24th Thursday, December 25th Wednesday, December 31st Thursday, January 1st

  • Attend the December SPCA Housing Committee Meeting

    Zoom

    Make a difference in your neighborhood. Join Sherman Park Community Association's Housing Committee. Its goals include holding landlords accountable, helping with SPCA's annual Housing Survey, responding to housing trends, and creating a long-term housing plan for our community. The committee meets the first or second Tuesday of every month; check the SPCA calendar for exact [...]

  • How “Green” is Your Neighborhood?

    Bethel-Bethany United Church of Christ 2878 N 54th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Clean Wisconsin is hosting a "Data Chat" for Sherman Park residents. Participants will review environmental and health data related to the neighborhood and discuss how it connects to daily life in Sherman Park. The goal is to hear about community members' lived experiences and insights, to help develop a comprehensive neighborhood profile of environmental health. [...]

  • Holiday Bingo for Community Elders

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

    Everyone 50 years young and older are invited to the Sherman Phoenix for three days of free holiday bingo: traditional bingo, Christmas bingo, Kwanzaa bingo and more. There will be prizes! For more information, or to donate prizes, call Venice Williams at (414) 687-0122. Click here to download a flyer. Click here for the second [...]

  • How Does One Celebrate Kwanzaa?

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

    Learn how at a free practical workshop with Ammar Nsoroma. Choose from two dates, depending on your schedule. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Venice Williams at venicewb@gmail.com. Click here to download a flyer. Click here to see the other date.

  • How Does One Celebrate Kwanzaa?

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

    Learn how at a free practical workshop with Ammar Nsoroma. Choose from two dates, depending on your schedule. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Venice Williams at venicewb@gmail.com. Click here to download a flyer. Click here to see the other date.

  • Holiday Bingo for Community Elders

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

    Everyone 50 years young and older are invited to the Sherman Phoenix for two more days of free holiday bingo: traditional bingo, Christmas bingo, Kwanzaa bingo and more. There will be prizes! For more information, or to donate prizes, call Venice Williams at (414) 687-0122. Click here to download a flyer. Click here for the [...]

  • An Evening Focused on Milwaukee’s Waters

    Urban Ecology Center @ Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join your neighbors and environmental advocates for an evening of inspiration, updates and conversation about Milwaukee’s rivers. The Community Advisory Committee and Waterway Restoration Partnership are hosting an event called "Milwaukee’s Waters, Our Future." Drop in any time to enjoy a free community dinner, add your voice to Milwaukee’s next water story, and explore how [...]

  • What’s at Risk from AI Data Centers?

    Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors 400 S. 5th Street, Milwaukee, WI

    Join our friends at Clean Wisconsin for a panel discussion called "Resources at Risk: AI Data Centers in Wisconsin." The panelists will talk about how much energy and water these projects use, how those demands would be met, and whether your energy bills would go up to cover the costs. Click here to learn more [...]

  • Holiday Bingo for Community Elders

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

    Everyone 50 years young and older are invited to the Sherman Phoenix for one more day of free holiday bingo: traditional bingo, Christmas bingo, Kwanzaa bingo and more. There will be prizes! For more information, or to donate prizes, call Venice Williams at (414) 687-0122. Click here to download a flyer.

  • The SPCA Offices are Closed Today

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

    The SPCA offices will be closed on the following days, so our staff can celebrate the holidays as the year comes to a close: • Wednesday, December 24 • Thursday, December 25 • Friday, December 26 • Wednesday, December 31 • Thursday, January 1 • Friday, January 2 Click here to download the schedule.

  • The SPCA Offices are Closed Today

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

    The SPCA offices will be closed on the following days, so our staff can celebrate the holidays as the year comes to a close: • Wednesday, December 24 • Thursday, December 25 • Friday, December 26 • Wednesday, December 31 • Thursday, January 1 • Friday, January 2 Click here to download the schedule.

  • The SPCA Offices are Closed Today

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

    The SPCA offices will be closed on the following days, so our staff can celebrate the holidays as the year comes to a close: • Wednesday, December 24 • Thursday, December 25 • Friday, December 26 • Wednesday, December 31 • Thursday, January 1 • Friday, January 2 Click here to download the schedule.

  • The SPCA Offices are Closed Today

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

    The SPCA offices will be closed on the following days, so our staff can celebrate the holidays as the year comes to a close: • Wednesday, December 24 • Thursday, December 25 • Friday, December 26 • Wednesday, December 31 • Thursday, January 1 • Friday, January 2 Click here to download the schedule.

  • The SPCA Offices are Closed Today

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

    The SPCA offices will be closed on the following days, so our staff can celebrate the holidays as the year comes to a close: • Wednesday, December 24 • Thursday, December 25 • Friday, December 26 • Wednesday, December 31 • Thursday, January 1 • Friday, January 2 Click here to download the schedule.

  • The SPCA Offices are Closed Today

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

    The SPCA offices will be closed on the following days, so our staff can celebrate the holidays as the year comes to a close: • Wednesday, December 24 • Thursday, December 25 • Friday, December 26 • Wednesday, December 31 • Thursday, January 1 • Friday, January 2 Click here to download the schedule.

  • January Board Game Night at Sherman Perk

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

    Wednesday evening, January 7, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it's Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, Harmonies and Azul are the featured games. You’re also welcome to bring your own games to play. [...]

  • Community Meeting with Alderwoman Moore

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

    Sherman Park residents, you're invited to a community meeting hosted by Alderwoman Sharlen Moore to discuss two proposed businesses in the area: A proposed gas station at 5921 W. Appleton Avenue This would be a new build. A proposed convenience store at 5801 W. Center Street The owner of this property, Mr. Hardip Gill, is [...]

  • Sherman Park Grocery Healthy Choices Cooler Kickoff

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

    Join our friends at Sherman Park Grocery for a community kickoff celebrating the launch of a new healthy grab-and-go cooler inside the store. This effort grew out of a small focus group with neighborhood residents, conducted in partnership with UW–Madison Extension and Cross Lutheran Church Food Pantry. In response, the store is adding ready-to-eat healthy [...]

  • Roosevelt Drive Traffic Safety Project Open House

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

    You're invited to attend the second public open house for the Roosevelt Drive Traffic Safety Project, which focuses on safety improvements on Roosevelt Drive between Burleigh Street and Capitol Drive. City of Milwaukee is planning improvements that will include traffic calming measures, protected bike lanes and street trees. The goal is to improve safety for [...]

  • February Board Game Night at Sherman Perk

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

    Wednesday evening, February 4, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, Habitats and Forest Shuffle are the featured games. You’re also welcome to bring your own games to [...]

  • GRASSLYN MANOR: Zoning hearing Thursday night

    Milwaukee City Hall 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI

    An organization is seeking a special use permit for a "community living arrangement" in Grasslyn Manor, and Alderman DiAndre Jackson is encouraging Grasslyn Manor residents to provide input at a public hearing on Thursday, Feb. 5. Here's the message from his office: "The BOZA application for a special use permit allowing a Community Living Arrangement [...]

  • A Community Meeting with Alderman Jackson

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

    Sherman Park residents, Alderman DiAndre Jackson is hosting a community meeting about the gas station at 4246 W. Burleigh Street (on the corner of Sherman and Burleigh). The owner is requesting permission from the City of Milwaukee to extend its operating hours from 16 hours a day to 24 hours a day. You are encouraged [...]

  • Grant Money for Weatherization and Appliances

    Online

    Join our Sherman Park ECO Team for this City of Milwaukee webinar and learn how you can qualify for grant money to save on weatherization and appliance upgrades. You'll be able to talk live with contractors and program providers who will make the process easy. If you own a single-family home in which you live, [...]

  • The 2026 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards

    Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center 1531 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI

    On Monday, February 16, Mabel Lamb, Executive Director of the Sherman Park Community Association, Inc., and Ifeoluwapo “Ife” Tolorunju, the organization’s Sustainability Specialist, will receive 2026 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards. In addition, Sherman Park ECO Team members Cheri Fuqua and Yvonne McCaskill will also be honored with awards that evening. Click here for more [...]

  • Report Neighborhood Issues Using Your Smartphone

    Zoom

    Join your neighbors for a free virtual training session that shows residents how to report neighborhood issues directly to the City of Milwaukee using a mobile app. Learn how simple reports can lead to real improvements in safety and quality of life. You'll learn: how to report common issues such as potholes, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, [...]

  • Free Spring Music at Sherman Perk

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

    The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features Bernie Bernhoft & Trinity River. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

  • SPCA Block Watch Training

    Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 2862 N. 53rd Street, Milwaukee, WI

    The Sherman Park Community Association invites neighbors to participate in a Resident Leader/Block Captain Training on Saturday, February 21. This program is important for our community because it equips residents with the skills and knowledge needed to strengthen their blocks and support their neighbors. It promotes community safety, improves quality of life, and builds leadership [...]

  • Reading, History and Civic Power

    Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Branch 2901 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI

    The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus invites you to a panel discussion about improving literacy rates on Saturday, February 21. The panel will include Wisconsin Senator Dora Drake and Dr. Eve Hall, President of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League, with more guests to be announced. Click here to download a flyer. Click here to register for [...]

  • Sherman Boulevard Project Progress Meeting

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

    The City of Milwaukee is hosting a public involvement meeting on February 24 to present information and the preferred design alternative for North Sherman Boulevard from North Avenue to Capitol Drive. Included in this project are improvements to the intersections where Sherman Boulevard meets Hope Avenue and Congress Street. If you live on Sherman or [...]

  • Rising Energy Costs Town Hall Forum

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

    Worried about energy shutoffs? Behind on your bill? Tired of choosing between rent, food, medicine and heat? Join our friends from Citizen Action of Wisconsin on Tuesday, February 24, for Fight for our Lights, a town hall forum to discuss rising WeEnergies rates. Join the fight to make utilities affordable and our homes comfortable. Click [...]

  • A Panel Discussion on Black Health

    Zoom

    Wisconsin Senator LaTonya Johnson will host an online panel discussion with Dr. Tito Izard, President and CEO of Milwaukee Health Services Inc., and a member of the Governor’s Healthy Equity Council for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. During this Black History Month event on Zoom, they will discuss the health and economic conditions shaping [...]

  • Wisconsin Black Advocacy Day in Madison

    Wisconsin State Capitol 2 E. Main Street, Madison, WI

    Join the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus for Wisconsin Black Advocacy Day, Thursday, February 26. You'll be able to attend the State of Black Wisconsin address, which will include issues and data points affecting Black Wisconsinites, and will feature the public rollout of the caucus' Black policy agenda. You'll also have an opportunity to meet with [...]

  • Go Back to the Kitchen on Saturdays

    Go Back to the Kitchen on Saturdays
    The Table @ Capitol Drive Lutheran Church 5305 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI

    On three Saturdays during African American History Month, you're invited to join each of three community cooks in the kitchen at The Table as they prepare recipes from Michael Twitty's book, "Recipes from the American South." Then they will sit and enjoy a meal with you. There will be conversation and the sharing of food [...]

  • The 2026 Greening Congregations Community Luncheon

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

    You're invited to the Greening Congregations Community Luncheon, an innovative event that brings together thought leaders and industry experts from across Milwaukee to share opportunities in energy efficiency and green infrastructure. It is also a chance to connect with neighbors, congregational leaders and community partners. Come learn about emerging technologies and grant opportunities in the [...]

  • Free Spring Music at Sherman Perk

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

    The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features harmonizing guitarists Paul & Andy. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

  • SPCA Estate Planning Clinic

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

    Make an appointment to attend a free clinic on how to plan your estate, so your wishes are carried out once you've passed on. You'll learn how to make sure your property goes to the people you want it to, specify who will handle your estate, name guardians for any minor children, decide who should [...]

  • West Side Area Plan Update Meeting

    John Marshall High School 4141 N. 64th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The City of Milwaukee is holding two more community meetings to get input for the West Side Area Plan Update. The Plan will provide a development road map for the next 10-20 years. This meeting will build on feedback that residents have already provided about their goals and priorities. The City needs you to provide [...]

  • March Board Game Night at Sherman Perk

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

    Wednesday evening, March 4, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, A Place for All My Books and Draft & Write Records are the featured games. You’re also [...]

  • Free Spring Music at Sherman Perk

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

    The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features five-piece band Cheaper Than Therapy. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

  • Milwaukee Behind the Gun

    Prince Hall Masonic Temple 1218 W. North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    The City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and their community partners are holding a conversation on March 7 about the realities of firearm ownership in the city, particularly on the north side. The goal is to allow gun owners and those interested in the issue to engage in an honest, open conversation and share [...]

  • Good to Game with Safe & Sound

    Safe & Sound 4422 W Leon Terrace, Milwaukee, WI

    You're invited to join the community for monthly family board games. Everyone is welcome. Bring a game or choose from Safe & Sound's game library. We kindly ask that all games be appropriate for all ages and audiences, as well as ones that avoid mature themes and gambling. The Safe & Sound tabletop game library [...]

  • Meet a Supreme Court Candidate

    Mission of Christ Lutheran Church 912 W. Center Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    The public is invited to a community candidate forum with Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Chris Taylor. Show up on Thursday, March 12, and learn where she stands on the issues that are important to you. Be informed before being a voter on April 7. This nonpartisan event is a part of the Vote with [...]

  • An Energy Utility Justice Workshop

    Online

    Join the WEBB (Wisconsin Ecojustice Base-Builders) for panel discussion on how monopoly utilities maintain power and ways to fight back. Called Utility Justice: How We Take Back Control, this virtual session on Microsoft Teams will interrogate the power of utilities and present ongoing campaigns for a more just energy system. Click here to download a [...]

  • Earn $15 an Hour Surveying Home Exteriors

    Concordia Community Event Hall 827 N. 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI

    Sherman Park residents, we need your help to complete SPCA's annual housing survey of home exteriors in the neighborhood. You'll get paid $15 an hour for your time and effort. You must live in Sherman Park (download the map below), you must be able to walk for two hours minimum, and you must know how [...]

  • Free Spring Music at Sherman Perk

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

    The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features story telling guitarist Ben Merens. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

  • We’re Closed Today

    The Sherman Park Community Association office will be closed today due to inclement weather. We will work from home and will respond to emails. We will resume office operations Tuesday, March 17th, weather permitting. Be safe traveling and stay warm.

  • Grants for Weatherizing Multifamily Buildings

    Zoom

    The City of Milwaukee will host a webinar on March 17 to help owners of multifamily buildings take advantage of IRA grants for weatherization and energy efficient improvements. This webinar is focused on new affordable multifamily buildings that are built in consultation with the Energy Design Assistance program. According to Focus on Energy, "This incentive [...]

  • Contractors, Become Focus on Energy Trade Allies

    Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Branch 2901 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI

    The City of Milwaukee invites contractors to an information session where they'll learn what it takes to become a Focus On Energy Trade Ally or Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Contractor. As such, you'll learn about the latest energy efficiency renovation methods and technologies, and you'll be added to a list of contractors recommended by Focus [...]

  • West Side Area Plan Update Meeting

    Zoom

    The City of Milwaukee is holding a virtual community meeting to get input for the West Side Area Plan Update. The plan will provide a development road map for the next 10-20 years. This meeting will build on feedback that residents have already provided about their goals and priorities. The City needs you to provide [...]

  • Free Spring Music at Sherman Perk

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

    The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features Francesca & The Night Sky. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

  • The 2026 Sherman Park Housing Resource Fair

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

    SPCA invites you to one of our most popular annual events. At this year's Housing Resource Fair, you can meet resource providers and get information about home rehab, first time home buying, estate planning, tenants rights, energy efficiency, fair housing and more. For more information, email info@shermanpark.org or call us at (414) 444-9803. Click here [...]

  • Live Interview with Supervisor Felesia Martin

    YouTube

    Milwaukee County Supervisor Felesia Martin will appear live on the “Facts Over Feelings” podcast on Tuesday evening, March 24. The topic will be "Inside District 7." Join hosts Dorion Higgins, Jordan Roman and Artavia Logan to learn more about the incumbent Supervisor and what she’s doing to improve her district. Tune in to the live [...]

  • The 2025-26 Winter Farmers Market

    The 2025-26 Winter Farmers Market
    The Table @ Capitol Drive Lutheran Church 5305 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI

    The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market has returned to The Table every Saturday this winter (except November 29 and December 27). Its dual goals are to provide a venue for the community to access local and regional produce, meats, bread, honey and other value-added products, and to support local family businesses and entrepreneurs. Click here to [...]

  • Earn $15 an Hour Surveying Home Exteriors

    Milwaukee Community Crossroads 808 S. 14th Street, Milwaukee, WI

    Sherman Park residents, we need your help to complete SPCA's annual housing survey of home exteriors in the neighborhood. You'll get paid $15 an hour for your time and effort. You must live in Sherman Park (download the map below), you must be able to walk for two hours minimum, and you must know how [...]

  • Free Spring Music at Sherman Perk

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

    The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features singing guitarist Lindsay Shanks. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you tip [...]

  • April Board Game Night at Sherman Perk

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

    Wednesday evening, April 1, is the first Wednesday of the month, so that means it’s Board Game Night at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors to play games in a fun and safe environment. This month, That's Not a Hat and FlipToons are the featured games. You’re also welcome to bring your own [...]

  • VOTE – Election Day is April 7

    The Spring General election is Tuesday, April 7. Sherman Park residents will vote for a Milwaukee County Supervisor and several candidates for judge, as well as Wisconsin's next Supreme Court Justice. Be a voter! Make a plan to vote, whether it's by mail or in person, early or on Election Day. Click here for details [...]

  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station Discussion

    Urban Ecology Center @ Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Have a say in where the City of Milwaukee places EV chargers. Join the City of Milwaukee for an interactive session where staff from the Environmental Collaboration Office will answer your questions about EV charging infrastructure and gather community input on potential locations for future EV charging stations. All community members are welcome, whether or [...]

  • A Community Meeting on Sherman Boulevard

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

    Join Alderman Russell Stamper on April 9 for the latest updates on the proposed redesign of Sherman Boulevard from North Avenue to Capitol Drive. A civil engineer from the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works will also attend to help answer your questions. Click here to download Ald. Stamper's letter to his constituents. Click [...]

  • Free Spring Music at Sherman Perk

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

    The spring music series at the Sherman Perk Coffee Shop has returned for 2026. This week’s show features harmonizing guitarists Paul & Andy. Bring your friends and neighbors every week and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous live music. In order to keep these shows free, the proprietors of Sherman Perk request that you [...]

  • Good to Game with Safe & Sound

    Safe & Sound 4422 W Leon Terrace, Milwaukee, WI

    You're invited to join the community for monthly family board games. Everyone is welcome. Bring a game or choose from Safe & Sound's game library. We kindly ask that all games be appropriate for all ages and audiences, as well as ones that avoid mature themes and gambling. The Safe & Sound tabletop game library [...]

  • April’s Housing Committee Meeting is Canceled

    The April 2026 Housing Committee Meeting has been canceled. The Housing Committee will meet next on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Click here to go to the May 5 meeting. Click here to download a flyer. Click here to join or call 414-514-6441.

  • Fight for Your Lights Rally

    We Energies 3100 W. North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    Now that winter has passed, WE Energies will resume cutting off power and light to Milwaukee-area homes starting April 15. Ending this grace period will do real damage to families who struggle to meet the cost of living and are forced to choose between rent, groceries and utility bills. That's just plain wrong. It's time [...]