I finally made it the measly seven or so blocks over to the UCC this weekend for their Latino Arts…read more"Noche de Gala" fundraiser, and after a lovely evening of string music, salsa dancing, cupcakes, sangria, and community, I couldn't help but wonder why (oh why) I've never made the trek the seven or so measly blocks before. For shame, RF! UCC = United Community Center = "... a comprehensive social service agency serving the families of Milwaukee's south side. Programs range from education to elder programs, meeting the needs of three year olds to 93 year olds and everyone in between." So what that means, exactly? Bruce-Guadalupe community school, Latino Arts Inc., Cafe el Sol, Walker Square Neighborhood Development Initiative, elder/youth programs and so much more. While all of these community-centric programs and pursuits are not just worthwhile (they're also necessary!), it really warms my goofy, cynical little heart to know that there are arts programs for children and young adults alive and well right down the street. Latino Arts puts on a number of shows and exhibitions throughout the year... so if you're an MKE culture vulture, you should definitely consider checking out their schedule! It's here: http://www.latinoartsinc.org/home.htm They bring in nationally-recognized acts; the music is stellar, and I really enjoyed the gallery/art on display this past weekend. Also of note? I'm pretty excited about the Dia de los Muertos/Ofrendas. Cultural, community goodness on the south side, y'all!

Mixed feelings abound for this community center, partially supported by my donations. They have an…read moreambivalent attitude towards the neighborhood, they allow neighborhood community meetings here, but their parents association is somewhat hostile to the neighborhood as they don't feel that the neighborhood is part of their community (most of the students don't live around here). Some of the parents are downright dangerous when they are dropping off or picking up their children, and collectively they bring traffic to a standstill for a half mile radius twice a day for over an hour. They are parking bullies, since they don't have adequate parking facilities, they "reserve" public spaces in front of the school for administrators, workers, and guests they consider "VIPs" adding to parking and congestion problems in the neighborhood. They didn't help with our neighborhood speed bumps (they really don't seem to take much interest in the safety of area pedestrians), or the playground we built and they use. They have an award winning music program, but they don't invite the neighborhood, they seem to purposely snub the residents right around the school. I'm a little suspicious because every child in this school is cute, without exception. What happens to the homely children? What have they done with them? On the other hand, they do a great job with the elderly people under their care, the Cafe del Sol is wonderful both for food and entertainment, the gym and health club are very affordable and well used by the neighborhood. The small art gallery is usually interesting, with rotating displays. A small number of interesting handicrafts are sold here too.

You'll have an awesome time always! Friendly and helpful people! I have been going to activities…read morehere for many years!

I was thrilled to see Dr Jill (Giacoppa) Biden speak and open Festa Italiana 2024. I like her am…read morehalf Italian - my grandparents were from Calabria, Sorbo San Basile. Like Dr Jill Biden my Italian roots run deep. It was inspiring to see her in our city and community. Bravo! Italian Community Center for enriching our lives

Great venue just off Lake Michigan with spectacular views. Host weddings, galas, expos, beer…read moregardens, festivals and so much more

Stopped by here one late fall day with winter just around the corner. Was concerned that I had an…read moreexhaust leak and CO buildup in the cabin. Had picked up one of these cheep $15 hand held carbon monoxide detectors online but it wasn't clear it was doing the trick. They were more than happy to help. Came out to my car with a device that probably cost at least 10 times as much. And while we waited for the test to complete, they proceeded to tell me of a gentleman who had died the winter before of CO poisoning when he decided to sleep off his drunken stupor before driving home to his wife and kids. It had been a very cold night and he had left his car running to stay warm. When the test of my vehicle cabin completed, it was was negative but I was encouraged to have a shop make a further assessment. Very congenial. Welcoming place. Felt as if one was hanging out with friends. Need to see if they are hosting any upcoming events. I've seen other Firehouses that have hosted open houses but I've never noticed one at Firehouse #1.

We've been doing Greendale Village Days for years. This one marks their 85th Anniversary, and it…read morewas spectacular! One of the things we loved on Saturday was that they had nickel games. Nickel games!!!! This would be welcome anytime they've got a fair going on, really. The games were fun, challenging, affordable, and had so many neat toys for the kids to win. They were similar to carnival games or fair games, but at a fraction of the cost, of course. If you needed to brush up on some games for state fairs, this would be your time :D Getting the ride pass for the whole weekend was a steal because in this weather, it's easy to just go back over and over. Plenty of great food from local restaurants as well as food trucks; seriously, you can't walk away hungry, and if you do, you've missed out. The walking taco, grilled cheese, pizza, ribs, brats, Eagle Park beer selections, soft pretzels, and wine tent. It's easy to head out and find all sorts of shops to visit while you're enjoying the music and weather. The bands are great, and there's always plenty of room for dancing. The crowds come and go, so you have a good chance of snagging a decent parking spot if you make it in at the right time. Bring the family, plan on spending time relaxing and enjoying what the Village of Greendale has to offer!

Greendale.......such an odd community, and much bigger than it appears! Its approximate boundaries…read moreare 92nd street on the west, Root River Parkway where it crosses Loomis/36 on the south, 43rd street on the east and Edgerton on the north. There are teeny, tiny houses crowded together on one lane streets and then there is South Ridge Mall. That's right, South Ridge is in Greendale, NOT Greenfield! The mini-mall where Bed, Bath and Beyond is, IS in Greendale. Greenfield Fashion Center, home to Half Price Books and Jo-Ann Fabric is NOT. Most of the other Greendale neighborhoods are "normal", it's just the one around the downtown area where the houses are lined up like cans on a grocery store shelf with a narrow one lane street to access them. These homes are why Greendale is called a village. So, the village.... it's home to some cute stores, a malt shoppe, a couple of restaurants, a couple of hair salons, a middle school, a nice bakery, a library and the village hall, among other things. Tucked behind the shops on the east side of the main street, aka Broadway, is a small park. At the southern end is Greendale High School. There is even an industrial loop, but you can only access it from Loomis, near the Steakout. Speaking of the Steakout, I hear it's a pretty decent place to eat; it even has 4 Yelptastic stars! Ray and Dot's Tap is located on Grange and I've been told it's a pretty neat place to get a drink; 4 1/2 Yelpy stars! Pretty much anything else you could want is located on 76th, right in or near the mall, so take a day and explore the area. You'll like it! 28/2016

Out of all the little towns and villages, I loved staying at Gills Rock at the Top of the Thumb in…read moreDoor County. It is away from the hustle and bustle of the other towns, but still just 10-15 minutes away from the rest of the fun. It is right by the ferry, and there is something so lovely about the remoteness, I wish I could bottle up the sunsets, whitefish, and watching the fishing boats...it's a very special place.

Having seen many of the Thomas Dambo trolls, I can honestly say that Mama Rosa is one of my…read morefavorites. I love her whimsical nature and gentle spirit. The light fixture flowers are the cherry on top as Dambo reminds us to stop and smell the roses. Though it can be hard to tell from photos alone, she is quite large as my husband is 6ft tall and her leg is longer than him when he stands next to her. I can't imagine how much joy she must bring to the children here as they play at the playground with her watching over them. She is a glorious sight to behold, indeed!

We stopped by to visit the troll and was surprised with the cute park…read more We visited during the day and I heard from local night time is the best. Amazing artwork and so glad we stopped by. Things to know: Stroller friendly. Wheelchair friendly. Restrooms at location. Trail area to walk. Skate park. Water refill station.

If you get Peter, get ready to not pass your test. He said I was a great driver and I did nothing…read morewrong, but said he had to fail me because I was "too cautious" and have to wait 7 days .He was a bigger guy with glasses named Peter once again, and happy birthday to me I guess i would say better luck next time. - Kylie

A trip to the DMV is never easy or fun but I will say this place was run well. The line looked long…read morebut it really wasn't too bad. Everyone was polite and friendly.