http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:47:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/05/lambert-rideout-30th-annual-family-reunion-held/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/05/lambert-rideout-30th-annual-family-reunion-held/#comments Sat, 06 Oct 2012 03:25:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13735 The family began arriving Friday afternoon at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport hotel. The meet and greet was spirited, filled with spontaneity and lots of hugs and kisses! The family assembled from 14 states for the reunion and from as far away as California and Florida. The large hospitality room had round tables and the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/05/lambert-rideout-30th-annual-family-reunion-held/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/05/you-can-and-must-talk/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/05/you-can-and-must-talk/#comments Sat, 06 Oct 2012 03:14:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13728 By Nicole Angresano Vice president Community Impact United Way of Greater Milwaukee My son is 5 years old. Well, 5 ¾, actually—he’s at an age where every extra month counts. He is the cherry on top of my family’s ice cream sundae—and there isn’t a thing we wouldn’t do for him. Some choices are obvious: [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/05/you-can-and-must-talk/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/14/camp-in-the-city-but-at-the-zoo/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/14/camp-in-the-city-but-at-the-zoo/#comments Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:59:56 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12969 You can experience nature— and exotic animals— without leaving the city when you participate in the Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s annual Snooze at the Zoo campout, sponsored by Old Orchard Brands and Sentry Foods. Pitch a tent at the Milwaukee County Zoo on the two remaining nights available— Aug. 8 or 9—and listen to animals [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/14/camp-in-the-city-but-at-the-zoo/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/14/milwaukee-youth-learn-about-rural-life/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/14/milwaukee-youth-learn-about-rural-life/#comments Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:04:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12951 A group of young people from the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Youth Programs got a firsthand look at life in the country. The youth took a field trip to a large dairy farm and petting zoo in Mid-Wisconsin. The field trip was organized by SDC to provide a look at how people live and work [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/14/milwaukee-youth-learn-about-rural-life/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/coa-youth-family-centers-ranked-the-number-one-childrens-family-services-nonprofit-in-the-nation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/coa-youth-family-centers-ranked-the-number-one-childrens-family-services-nonprofit-in-the-nation/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:17:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8005 On the heels of being ranked the top nonprofit organization in Wisconsin across all categories in September, COA Youth & Family Centers is now the number one Children’s & Family Services agency in the nation, according to Charity Navigator. Based in Glen Rock, NJ, Charity Navigator assesses nonprofits on their financial health, accountability and transparency. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/10/coa-youth-family-centers-ranked-the-number-one-childrens-family-services-nonprofit-in-the-nation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/get-the-conversation-started-during-lets-talk-month/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/get-the-conversation-started-during-lets-talk-month/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:42:25 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7525 By Nicole Angresano Vice president, Community Impact, United Way of Greater Milwaukee Is there anything parents look forward to more than talking to their children about SEX? I mean, I don’t know about you, but when my 4 ½ son asks me where babies come from, I throw a party! “Bring it on,” I say. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/get-the-conversation-started-during-lets-talk-month/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/15/barrett-health-department-and-faith-leaders-unite/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/15/barrett-health-department-and-faith-leaders-unite/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:59:35 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7510 Safe Sleep Sabbath educates congregations on infant mortality By Maricha Harris Sunday morning service is the last place a churchgoer would expect to learn how to place her baby safely to sleep. But on Sunday, October 9th that’s just what various area congregations were taught. Mayor Tom Barrett and Health Commissioner Bevan Baker visited three [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/15/barrett-health-department-and-faith-leaders-unite/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/15/hundreds-of-fathers-gather-to-better-themselves/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/15/hundreds-of-fathers-gather-to-better-themselves/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:34:16 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7503 Men seeking to become better fathers were inspired and helped towards achieving that goal at the 6th Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit. The two day event held at Destiny Youth Plaza attracted hundreds of fathers to the event organized by the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative (MFI) and the Social Development Commission (SDC). The Fatherhood Summit presented workshops [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/15/hundreds-of-fathers-gather-to-better-themselves/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/02/reconnecting-fathers-with-children/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/02/reconnecting-fathers-with-children/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:55:51 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5274 A pilot program is successfully connecting Milwaukee area fathers with the lives of their children. The On My Shoulders program is improving the quality of father-child and co-parenting relationships among Milwaukee area families. The program is one of only a few pilot efforts being done around the country. In Milwaukee County, it is coordinated by [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/02/reconnecting-fathers-with-children/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/20/united-way-has-toolkits-still-available-for-the-talk/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/20/united-way-has-toolkits-still-available-for-the-talk/#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2010 18:11:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3882 Your children need your presence more than your presents. ~Jesse Jackson October was Let’s Talk Month, a national public education campaign to increase effective parent-child communication about sex and healthy relationships. United Way of Greater Milwaukee distributed over 5,000 toolkits in Milwaukee to help parents prepare for and begin conversations. And despite what you might [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/20/united-way-has-toolkits-still-available-for-the-talk/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/16/united-way-of-greater-milwaukee-and-serve-marketing-launch-groundbreaking-central-city-social-media-campaign/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/16/united-way-of-greater-milwaukee-and-serve-marketing-launch-groundbreaking-central-city-social-media-campaign/#comments Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:28:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3572 Conventional wisdom says to stay offline when trying to reach central city young adults and teens. Last Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, this wisdom was challenged when up to 200 men participated in “tell it straight” and recorded their positive “Get at You” videos and shared them on Facebook with the goal of reaching between 100,000 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/16/united-way-of-greater-milwaukee-and-serve-marketing-launch-groundbreaking-central-city-social-media-campaign/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/12/the-taylor-and-jackson-family-held-their-family-reunion/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/12/the-taylor-and-jackson-family-held-their-family-reunion/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:08:13 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3027 ]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/12/the-taylor-and-jackson-family-held-their-family-reunion/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/06/alpha-kappa-alpha-family-fun-day-2010/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/06/alpha-kappa-alpha-family-fun-day-2010/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:17:51 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2990 Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (R) is sponsoring its thirteenth annual AKA Family Fun Day. This yearly event provides a FREE fun-filled afternoon for Milwaukee community members of all ages. The theme for the 2010 event is: “An Active Family is a Healthy Family: Fun, Fitness, and Fellowship.” The event [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/06/alpha-kappa-alpha-family-fun-day-2010/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/31/african-world-festival-to-be-held-this-sunday/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/31/african-world-festival-to-be-held-this-sunday/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:27:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2933 African World Festival is a celebration of African heritage and culture held on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan at Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, WI. Since its inception in 1982, the festivals mission has been to promote and share the culture and heritage of all people of African descent with the global community. Known [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/31/african-world-festival-to-be-held-this-sunday/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/24/11th-annual-men-who-cook-dads-who-cook/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/24/11th-annual-men-who-cook-dads-who-cook/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:27:52 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2834 The 11th Annual “Men Who Cook” & Dads Who Cook! will be held August 7, 2010 at The Parklawn YMCA 4340 N. 46th Street 11:00am – 5:00pm. On Saturday, August 7, 2010 we will celebrate the 11th Annual “Men Who Cook” and the 2nd Annual “Dads Who Cook”. We are looking for a few more [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/24/11th-annual-men-who-cook-dads-who-cook/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/24/black-family-pride-day-saturday-july-24/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/24/black-family-pride-day-saturday-july-24/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:20:38 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2830 United Alliance of Day Care Providers Presents Black Family Pride Day Saturday July, 24, 2010 11:00 am to 6:00 pm 16th Street between North Avenue and Lloyd Street Let’s Break Bread Together - Free Food Endorsed by NAACP Children’s Area Entertainment Great Prizes Family Fun Sponsored by 2-9 Street Block Club, Geon’s Lead Safe Company, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/24/black-family-pride-day-saturday-july-24/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/03/exciting-new-attractions-at-2010-wisconsin-state-fair/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/03/exciting-new-attractions-at-2010-wisconsin-state-fair/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:59:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2571 Wisconsin State Fair officials are excited to announce new attractions and activities for the 2010 Wisconsin State Fair. In addition to the beloved, highly anticipated traditions Fairgoers look forward to, this year’s celebration will showcase a variety of new family friendly shows and displays, agriculture experiences and breathtaking horticultural exhibits. The 2010 Wisconsin State Fair, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/07/03/exciting-new-attractions-at-2010-wisconsin-state-fair/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/17/milwaukee-fatherhood-collaborative-wisconsin-donor-network-and-parklawn-ymca-hosts-teenage-father-and-family-symposium/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/17/milwaukee-fatherhood-collaborative-wisconsin-donor-network-and-parklawn-ymca-hosts-teenage-father-and-family-symposium/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:36:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2433 Teen fatherhood challenges will be addressed in a free symposium purposed to focus on teen fathers and their families on June 26th at the Parklawn YMCA, 4340 North Sherman Boulevard, from 10 AM until 3 PM. The forum, hosted by The Milwaukee Fatherhood Collaborative (MFC), Wisconsin Donor Network and Parklawn YMCA, will target fathers ages [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/17/milwaukee-fatherhood-collaborative-wisconsin-donor-network-and-parklawn-ymca-hosts-teenage-father-and-family-symposium/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/safe-sleep-messages-expand-to-reduce-infant-deaths/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/safe-sleep-messages-expand-to-reduce-infant-deaths/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:06:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2392 By Lynda Jones, Editor Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker unveiled additional hard-hitting safe sleep campaign messages aimed to prevent further infant deaths in Milwaukee. After two reports last week of infants who died after sleeping in an unsafe sleep environment, Barrett and Baker held a news conference to announce the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/safe-sleep-messages-expand-to-reduce-infant-deaths/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/hunger-task-force-expands-its-annual-free-summer-meals-program-for-children/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/hunger-task-force-expands-its-annual-free-summer-meals-program-for-children/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:55:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2389 By Cassandra Lans The Hunger Task Force launched its seventh annual summer meals program this week an initiative that provides free meals to Milwaukee children in the summer months. The program has increase in popularity, from about 400,000 meals served in 2004 to 1.5 million meals last year. And this year, about 20 sites will [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/hunger-task-force-expands-its-annual-free-summer-meals-program-for-children/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/22/camp-fly-and-slide-your-way-through-an-affordable-and-kid-friendly-wisconsin-getaway/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/22/camp-fly-and-slide-your-way-through-an-affordable-and-kid-friendly-wisconsin-getaway/#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 14:55:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2095 Families looking for a reasonably priced getaway close to home won’t have to look further than Wisconsin. According to Quirk’s Marketing Research Review’s January report, “a family trip with the kids” ranks second in the type of trip travelers expect to take in the next six months. In addition, consumers are seeking value for their [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/22/camp-fly-and-slide-your-way-through-an-affordable-and-kid-friendly-wisconsin-getaway/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/14/a-tour-guide-to-whats-new-for-travelers-in-wisconsin/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/14/a-tour-guide-to-whats-new-for-travelers-in-wisconsin/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 18:51:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2000 New events, attractions, exhibits and activities make their debut in 2010 Wisconsin’s tourism industry has a penchant for attracting national-level events, creating new attractions and expanding old favorites, and searching for ways to make the travel experience fresh and exciting year after year. And 2010 is no exception. Whether your ideal getaway is to be [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/14/a-tour-guide-to-whats-new-for-travelers-in-wisconsin/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/01/building-better-fathers/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/01/building-better-fathers/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 11:37:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1850 A daylong workshop is seeking to help Milwaukee men become better fathers. The SDC Head Start Healthy Relationship and Marriage Enhancement Program is sponsoring “What does it take to be a Man/Father?” The session will be held Saturday, May 15 from 8 am to 4 pm at the Doubletree Hotel at 611 W. Wisconsin in [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/01/building-better-fathers/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/01/brewers-frontier-airlines-mayor-barrett-and-community-partners-announce-fatherhood-initiative-road-trip/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/01/brewers-frontier-airlines-mayor-barrett-and-community-partners-announce-fatherhood-initiative-road-trip/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 11:34:19 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1859 On Saturday, May 22, The Milwaukee Brewers, Brewers Community Foundation, Frontier Airlines, Mayor Tom Barrett’s ‘Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative’, and others will come together to reinforce the importance of parenting, and reward individuals who have committed to strengthening their own family ties. On that day, a group of approximately 50 fathers and their children will board [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/05/01/brewers-frontier-airlines-mayor-barrett-and-community-partners-announce-fatherhood-initiative-road-trip/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/06/letter-to-the-editor-fatherhood-and-solutions-to-youth-violence/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/06/letter-to-the-editor-fatherhood-and-solutions-to-youth-violence/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:29:00 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=1192 On February 18, 2010 – in honor of Black History Month – the Alliance of Concerned Men (ACM) hosted a roundtable and town hall meeting at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) titled “Fatherhood and Solutions to Youth Violence”. The event was deemed an historical occasion with the first African American U.S. Attorney [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/03/06/letter-to-the-editor-fatherhood-and-solutions-to-youth-violence/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/20th-annual-christmas-family-feast/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/20th-annual-christmas-family-feast/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:41:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=267 The 20th Annual Christmas Family Feast sponsored by 1290 WMCS and the Salvation Army will take place on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2009, at the Midwest Airline Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. The event is free and open to all who wish to join in the festivities including, entertainment [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/20th-annual-christmas-family-feast/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/a-holiday-celebration-for-children-in-foster-care/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/a-holiday-celebration-for-children-in-foster-care/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:34:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=260 When: Sat., Dec. 19, 2009, 1-5 pm Sponsoring Organizations: Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin (CSS) in partnership with The Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare and Congregations Caring for Children and Families (CCCF). CCCF works in partnership with CSS to recruit foster and adoptive families in the faith community. Host: St. Marcus School Where: 2215 North [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/12/12/a-holiday-celebration-for-children-in-foster-care/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/05/09/marquette-college-of-engineering-outreach-offers-seven-new-programs-for-children-in-summer-2009-academies/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2009/05/09/marquette-college-of-engineering-outreach-offers-seven-new-programs-for-children-in-summer-2009-academies/#comments Sat, 09 May 2009 15:52:58 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=19 Children between the ages of 6 and 18 are invited to participate in Marquette University’s annual summer Engineering Academy. Seven new programs are being added, in addition to the popular programs offered last year by Marquette’s College of Engineering. Through hands-on experiments, students will enter the world of robotics, electronics and engineering with engaging instructors. 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