REAL TIME BUS – On Thu, July 17, 7-8:30PM representatives from the Milw County Transit System will be at the Gordon Park Pavilion to roll out their new services for riders. Starting this year MCTS will offer real-time bus information (the ability to go online and see exactly when the bus will be at your […]
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Further Down Stream June 2014
Locust Street Festival Sunday, June 8 Ticket & Tow Warning! Residents are warned not to park along the Beer Run Route on Sunday morning, June 8, from 7:00 AM to Noon. Move your car or the Department of Public Works will ticket and tow it away, starting at 7:00 AM sharp! Residents in the area […]
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Further Down Stream June 2013
Power Down Week, July 7-14
by Zahner of Transition Milwaukee
“Reduce your carbon footprint and do it together!”
Transition Milwaukee will host the fourth annual Power Down Week, a series of events held throughout the city designed to build community while using less energy. From July 7 through July 14, individuals and organizations will participate in teaching do-it-yourself skills and workshops that incorporate less reliance on fossil fuels. Last year neighborhoods hosted a “kalegate” party, clothing swap, general fix-it gathering, honey-tasting, contra dance, homemade personal care products workshop, and many other group gatherings.
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Clean Rivers Clean Lake
Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc. (Sweet Water)
Eighth Annual Clean Rivers Clean Lake Conference on April 30, 2012 at Discovery World
by Vince Bushell
What struck me first and foremost about this conference was Melanie Ariens’s art. It was on display and hanging in the window in the long entrance way of Discovery World. Expanding on her metaphor, hanging there in the window was the familiar, her blue jean baby. Recycled, maybe a little worse for wear, but still functional, indeed vital for life.
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Door County Sled Dogs
by Janice Christensen Photos provided by Door County Sled Dogs Meet & Greet the Door County Sled Dogs! Saturday Feb. 4, 3pm at RRF’s Gateway Park
Off Humboldt & Commerce St. on Riverboat Road Free!
Don’t miss this great event as the sled dogs arrive in their little custom bus, ready to provide a great Winter experience. These extra special dogs are a recreational mushing team made up of ten rescued Siberian Huskies, two very special Alaskan Huskies, and their two mushers, Bonnie Ulrich and Rick Desotelle.
Cuddle up with the pups, learn about good pet care, obedience training tips, and the sport of DOG SLEDDING with plenty of time for questions, answers, and fabulous photo opportunities!