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It's almost that time again in Milwaukee, when Farmers Market season hits us. There are many markets to shop at, all through Milwaukee. Here are several links to Farmers Market Guides in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Online
Milwaukee Green Food
Ecommandos

East Library Participating in Summer Soulstice 2008

East Library
Saturday June 21st
12:00 Noon -- 3:00PM
Displays will include:
Bubble-ology, Crafts for Kids, Wi-Fi (Check-Your Email), and Ask-a-Reference Librarian

Please come and be a part of the Celebration!!!

The City of Milwaukee Health Department invites you to attend a lead poisoning information program at your local neighborhood library.

Get Important Information on about:

* Who gets lead poisioned
* The effects of lead poisoning
* The importance of lead testing
* Common sources of lead in the home
* Ways to reduce lead hazards in the home
* How to make lead-safe home improvements
* FREE funding for window lead hazard abatement

Call 414.286.0387 for times, dates and locations.

or

Pick up a schedule at your local library.

Courtesy of Milwaukee East Side Local, Mark Gilligan, A Beautiful Tasha Tudor and Paddington Bear Display is currently at East Library. These collectibles depict different seasons and time periods of both of these lovely characters.

Stop on by East Library and check it out!!!

East Library
1910 E. North Ave
414.286.3058

As the City Hall restoration project comes to a close, Mayor Barrett invites Milwaukeeans to participate in events surrounding the occasion, including an exhibit of the historic building's artifacts and the official re-opening on Thursday, December 18.

The completion of work will be celebrated with a free, public event at City Hall on
Thursday, December 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. Mayor Barrett will be joined by members of
the Common Council in a re-dedication ceremony at 6:15 p.m. The rest of the evening
will feature live music, refreshments and guided tours.

When: December 18 from 5 to 7 p.m
Where: City Hall
Cost: Free

Click to View Offical Announcement

College Trade Fair
Saturday April 4th, 2009
11am - 2pm

Northside YMCA
1350 W. North Ave

!! Raffling off 2 Computers !!

* School Information
* Scholarship Information Availible
* Job/Career Information
* Learn about $5 YMCA Youth Membership
* Scholarship Packets Availible

Contact
David Crowley - YMCA-CDC Northside
414-374-9444

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Juneteenth Day is one of our oldest (1865) national celebrations, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19th that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.

Milwaukee Juneteenth Day history is steeped in tradition as one of the nation's largest celebrations--- begun after an employee of the Northcott Neighborhood House returned from a trip to Georgia in 1971 with news about the celebrations there.

King Library will be at the epicenter of Milwaukee's 38th annual Juneteenth Day . On Friday, June 19th, check out the delicious soul food, music, live African dance, and other festival favorites available all day long. (And don't miss the parade that kicks off the event.) The celebration is on King Drive, between Burleigh and Center Streets. It starts at 9:00am and shuts down at 6:00pm. Last year's attendance was estimated at 40,000.

King Library will be open, but the library parking lot and surrounding streets will not be available for parking. Stop in and say hello!

For information on other community events, check out the Milwaukee Area Sites links on the MPL Homepage.

Once again us Summer is upon us and for Milwaukeeans that mean Summer Festivals. True, we need to hibernate for the brutal winters, but Milwaukee knows how to tear it up once the sun is comes out! With loads of diverse food, music, arts, beer, and activities, Milwaukee is a unique beacon in the summer! Check out these websites for more information and details on these festivals.

Summerfest
When: June 25-July 5
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.

Bastille Days
When: July 9-11
Where: Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St.

Festa Italiana
When: July 16-19
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.

German Fest
When: July 23-26
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.

Arab World Fest
When: August 7-9
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.

Irish Fest
When: August 13-16
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.

Mexican Fiesta
When: August 21-23
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.

Labor Fest
When: September 3
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.

Indian Summer Festival
When: September 11-13
Where: Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr.

Bring the whole family to this unique to Milwaukee event.

Creepy Crawler Cuisine
Grasshopper Jumping Contest
(Bring your own critters or catch some at Wehr)
Insect Displays, Crafts, Walks, and Stories!
Cost: $1 per person (2 and under-free) $3 Parking
When: Sunday , September 20th 1 - 4 pm
Where: Wehr Nature Center (in Whitnall Park)
Contact: 414-425-8550

StartUpAccelerator
September 26th 2009; 10am to 7pm
Milwaukee County Research Park
startupaccelerator.org

Crisis, or Opportunity?
An economic crisis can bring out the best in us, but why go it alone? Instead, come to the Startup Accelerator, September 26th, 10am to 7pm at the Milwaukee County Research Park, 10437 West Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa. More details on the website startupaccelerator.org.

• Connect with others, make new friends
• Brainstorm ideas, learn and develop
• Use your expertise to help others
• Find a fresh exciting direction for yourself, your business or project
• Work past obstacles and achieve, achieve, achieve

Register online at: startupaccelerator.org

Additional Sponsors welcome!
Sign up by September 10th to get a free T-shirt
Admission is free with a donation to the Hunger Task Force

For more information, on registration or sponsors click HERE. Or visit their webpage!!