There is a very important primary election for Sherman Park on August 11 this year, and early voting is on now, so make a plan to avoid the lines on Election Day and vote early at one of six City of Milwaukee early voting sites. Click here for dates, times and locations you can vote [...]
Today at noon, join members of Milwaukee's Black community for a conversation about our neighborhoods' priorities with candidate for Governor Francesca Hong. Support the small businesses of Sherman Phoenix while you share what matters most to you with Fran. Click here to download a flyer.
Enjoy free live music on select Wednesday evenings this summer in Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park, right across Burleigh from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. This is a family-friendly event with activities and games for kids, food truck vendors, a mini farmers market, and live music by popular area artists. The next performance features hip-hop, top 40, [...]
Enjoy free live music on Saturdays throughout the summer at Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, our neighborhood gathering place. The next patio performance features Don & Friends, a very talented ensemble of young musicians playing high energy jazz, pop, indie and originals. Bring your friends, neighbors and lawn chairs, and enjoy some lovely refreshments along with fabulous [...]
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 [...]
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 other Wednesday from 1:30-4:00 pm, in the SPCA offices at 3526 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Just drop in if [...]
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 other Wednesday from 1:30-4:00 pm, in the SPCA offices at 3526 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Just drop in if [...]
Wednesday evening, August 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, CATAN - The Game is the featured game. You’re also welcome to bring your own games to [...]
Join the fine vendors from the Sherman Phoenix for summer evenings filled with music, food, shopping, games and community. The Sherman Phoenix Night Market and Patio Party is happening on select Thursday evenings this summer. Click here to download a flyer.
Alderman DiAndre Jackson invites you to attend a community meeting to learn about and voice your opinions regarding a residential group home proposal for 4513 W Leon Terrace. He will be joined by Block Captain Timothy Scott, as well as representatives from the Sherman Park Community Association and the City of Milwaukee Office of African [...]
If you or someone you know is hungry, stop by the SPCA Food Pantry and stock up on fresh fruits and veggies for free. Here's what's in the Fridge this week: Tomato Cherry Tomato Green Garlic Leeks Chard Basil Summer Squash Beans Cucumber Click here to download this week's list.
Enjoy free live music on Saturdays throughout the summer at Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, our neighborhood gathering place. The next patio performance features duo Paul & Andy, guitarists and singers who bring harmony, humor and laid-back style to songs from the past. Bring your friends, neighbors and lawn chairs, and enjoy some lovely refreshments along [...]
Vote in the August primary election for Wisconsin's Governor, Milwaukee's Congressperson and more -- TODAY, Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Click here for times, locations and more.
The City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation have proposed installing four mini-roundabouts on N. 51st Street/Boulevard between W. Hadley Street and W. Keefe Avenue. The Department of Public Works invites you to a public involvement meeting to discuss the plan. This is an opportunity for people who live, work and travel along [...]
Enjoy free live music on select Wednesday evenings this summer in Sr. Jeanne Gengler Park, right across Burleigh from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. This is a family-friendly event with activities and games for kids, food truck vendors, a mini farmers market, and live music by popular area artists. The final performance of the season features [...]
If you or someone you know is hungry, stop by the SPCA Food Pantry and stock up on fresh fruits and veggies for free. Here's what's in the Fridge this week: Beans Green Garlic Summer Squash Parsley Tomato Cherry Tomato Ground Cherry Cilantro Click here to download this week's list.
Motivational speaker Doyle Sprewer will moderate "Am I Eligible," a monthly discussion on Wisconsin's felony pardon process. Stop in on the third Saturday of each month to learn who may be eligible for a pardon, how the application process works, and steps to take toward a second chance. Click here to download a flyer.
The Norwood Neighborhood is starting preparations for the annual neighborhood party, the group's biggest event of the year. Bring a chair, and enjoy live music and outdoor games for all ages. Food will be available at $1 per plate for everyone over the age of 12. Kids under the age of 12 will eat for [...]
We Energies is seeking a 14% residential electric rate increase by 2028. Join our friends at Healthy Climate Wisconsin as they prepare to testify against rate increases before the Public Service Commission. They are holding an online public hearing prep session on Tuesday evening, August 18. They then invite all of us to testify with [...]
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 other Wednesday from 1:30-4:00 pm, in the SPCA offices at 3526 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Just drop in if [...]
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 other Wednesday from 1:30-4:00 pm, in the SPCA offices at 3526 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Just drop in if [...]
Join the fine vendors from the Sherman Phoenix for summer evenings filled with music, food, shopping, games and community. The Sherman Phoenix Night Market and Patio Party is happening on select Thursday evenings this summer. Click here to download a flyer.
You’re invited to join the community for another series of monthly family board games at Safe & Sound HQ. Everyone is welcome. Bring a game or choose from Safe & Sound’s game library, which contains games for all ages and experiences. Guidance and assistance learning a game will be available as needed. Click here to [...]
If you or someone you know is hungry, stop by the SPCA Food Pantry and stock up on fresh fruits and veggies for free. Here's what's in the Fridge this week: Tomato Carrots Summer Squash Parsley Beans Ground Cherry Cucumber Fresh Onion Cherry Tomato Click here to download this week's list.
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church is holding a community resource fair called "Ready, Set, School!" on August 21. They'll have school supplies, a bounce house, face painting, nail technicians, barbers, hairstylists, and other resources. Click here to download a flyer. Click here to register to attend.
Join Mayor Cavalier Johnson for City Hall Day this Saturday at Marcus DeBack Playground. He will be joined by City staff and public safety partners for a candid conversation with Uptown and other Sherman Park residents about the community. This will be an opportunity to sit down with the Mayor, talk about what you're seeing [...]
Uptown Get Down is a signature summer event series that brings the community together through live music, local food and neighborhood businesses. Held every fourth Thursday from June through September, the series celebrates the vibrant spirit of Uptown by creating a welcoming space where residents and visitors can connect. Bring a lawn chair, a friend [...]
If you or someone you know is hungry, stop by the SPCA Food Pantry and stock up on fresh fruits and veggies for free. Here's what's in the Fridge this week: Tomato Cherry Tomato Eggplant Sweet Pepper Cucumber Leeks Basil Beans Radish Onion Click here to download this week's list.
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League is looking for businesspeople between the ages of 10 and 17 to participate in the Entrepreneurship Connection Youth Marketplace. This innovative event will give the community an opportunity to discover, support and shop local youth-owned businesses. Vendor spots are free for youth entrepreneurs, and the first 15 who sign up [...]
The committee studying the possibility of establishing a second Neighborhood Improvement District in Sherman Park has scheduled four neighborhood meetings in the proposed NID district. Residents in Sunset Heights are encouraged to attend this meeting their neighborhood. However, if you can't attend the meeting in your neighborhood, please feel free to attend the one that [...]
We Energies is seeking a 14% residential electric rate increase by 2028. Join our friends at Healthy Climate Wisconsin as they testify against rate increases before the Public Service Commission. They invite all of us to testify with them at the first of two hearings on September 1, or to submit a written comment by [...]
We Energies is seeking a 14% residential electric rate increase by 2028. Join our friends at Healthy Climate Wisconsin as they testify against rate increases before the Public Service Commission. They invite all of us to testify with them at the second of two hearings on September 1, or to submit a written comment by [...]
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 [...]
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 other Wednesday from 1:30-4:00 pm, in the SPCA offices at 3526 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Just drop in if [...]
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 other Wednesday from 1:30-4:00 pm, in the SPCA offices at 3526 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. Just drop in if [...]
Milwaukee Vision Project is a portrait and research initiative asking Milwaukeeans what this city is, what it could be, and how we get there. The kick-off event is focused on Sherman Park, a historic district with a distinct perspective. This summer, the MVP team sat down with Sherman Park residents to hear how we see [...]
If you or someone you know is hungry, stop by the SPCA Community-Powered Fridge and stock up on fresh fruits and veggies for free. Here's what's in the Fridge this week: Tomato Cherry Tomato Beans Cabbage Cucumber Kohlrabi Sweet Pepper Chard Summer Squash Click here to download this week's list. Click here to learn more [...]