by Janice Christensen Since January, 2012, many residents of Riverwest have been participating in a new style of community organizing. The first phase of the project was called Abundant Riverwest. It was inspired by a book, The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods, by John McKnight and Peter Block. Abundant Riverwest At […]
Posted inGreen Spaces Briefs, Neighborhood News
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
by Nick DeMarsh Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Farmer Open House Set for March 8 Meet and support your local farmers. Connect to get farm-fresh produce & more. If You Go: 12th Annual Local Farmer Open House Saturday March 8, 11AM – 3 PM Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park 1500 E Park Pl ~Free […]
Posted inFurther Down Stream
Further Down Stream – March 2014
RIVERWEST FOLLIES! – Come on out for a great night in the neighborhood with local talent, a Radio Show, and plenty of family fun and food on Sat, March 15 at Falcon Bowl (see banner story) COMMON COUNCIL CHANGES – With the sudden resignation of Alderman and Common Council President Willie Hines on Feb 1, […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Music & Events
Not Just Another Saturday Night
by Lee Gutowski You don’t want to miss it, folks – be sure to come out for this year’s installment of the Riverwest Follies on Saturday, March 15 at the Falcon Bowl. If you haven’t yet done so, make sure to mark your calendar for this fun community event. Doors open at 7pm and the […]
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Neighbor Spotlight – Paul Atwater
Story and photo by Peggy Schulz Paul Atwater has owned his Weil Street duplex, on its typically small 120’x30’ Riverwest lot, for almost 18 years. Before buying his current home, he lived in the house to the north, as a renter. But he has a love for the neighborhood, and, more importantly, his neighbors, that […]