Milwaukee, long known for its beer, brats and cheese, is becoming a Good Food destination. Growing Power, an organization headed by the sustainable urban farmer and MacArthur Fellow Will Allen, this week announced it is hosting the largest farm conference of its kind Sept. 10-12 at State Fair Park in West Allis.
The first annual National- International Urban & Small Farm Conference, expected to draw thousands of visitors from around the world, will bring together a diverse audience of not only those interested in urban agriculture and sustainable farming practices, but …

State officials highlight new booster shots, encourage everyone to get their flu shot
MADISON— It’s back-to-school time, and state health officials are encouraging parents to put immunizations at the top of their lists. While Wisconsin traditionally ranks high on childhood immunizations, parents are advised to be aware of newly recommended vaccines, including seasonal flu shots.
“A healthy school year begins with making sure your child’s immunizations are up-to-date. Immunizations help students stay healthy and in school, rather than being sick at home with an illness that could have been prevented,” said Department …

Dozens of organizations and businesses will offer their services and programs to the public at the Fall Community Job and Resource Fair. The free event will be held Sat., Sept. 18 from 11 am to 3 pm at St. Mark AME Church at 16th and Atkinson.
The Job and Resource Fair will feature employment training opportunities, healthcare resources, housing, and educational services. Attorneys will also be on hand to answer legal questions at no charge, staff from Child Support will discuss with residents possible debt reduction and Drivers License Recovery personnel …

The Fresh Coast Classic Basketball Tournament today announced that the following Historically Black Colleges and Universities will participate in the 2010 basketball tournament: Bowie State University (Bowie, MD), Clark-Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA), Johnson C. Smith University (Charlotte, NC) and St. Paul College (Lawrenceville, VA) will compete for this year’s championship title.
Scheduled to take place in Milwaukee at Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8800 West Bluemound Road, November 26-27, the Fresh Coast Classic is far more than a basketball game; it’s an unforgettable experience that brings the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and …

Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG), the nation’s largest retail provider of flu immunization services, today announced details of the most comprehensive flu shot program in the U.S.
Walgreens is offering unprecedented access to flu shots, with immunizations now available at every Walgreens pharmacy and Take Care Clinic nationwide, every day, during nearly all pharmacy and clinic hours – with no appointment necessary. Most New York City-area Duane Reade pharmacies are also now offering flu shots daily, with all Duane Reade stores expected to be offering them during all pharmacy hours by September. …

Beginning Monday, Aug. 16 and running through Saturday, Aug. 28, La Causa’s Crisis Nursery & Respite Center will host a donation drive for children in need.
Truly unique to Milwaukee, the Crisis Nursery and Respite Center is a 24- hour free emergency shelter for children during times of family crisis. It is designed to prevent abuse and neglect, provide a safe haven for innocent children, and offer resources to parents who have little support. By acting as a last line of defense for children in vulnerable, often dangerous, situations, the Crisis …

In an effort to bring families, cultures and communities together from across Milwaukee, a positive community event will take place Aug. 14, Noon-5 p.m. at Lincoln Park. The “Thomas R. Harris Community-Wide 2010 Charity Basketball Tournament” is a one-day event featuring a 5-on-5 basketball tournament between eight teams; Milwaukee- area vendors; collegiate basketball players; and family, fun and entertainment.
The winning team of the event will receive a cash prize of $1000, and the remaining proceeds will be donated to the Sisters Network, a national African American breast cancer survivorship organization.
“This …

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer for American women after skin cancer. But surviving breast cancer and thriving is very possible, especially if the disease is detected early. Learn more about the disease at a special Breast Cancer Information Session held Wednesday, August 18 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Health Education and Referral Center at the Social Development Commission building at 4041 N. Richards Street in Milwaukee. The free session is being offered by Kohl’s Department Stores, the American Cancer Society and SDC. For …

Republican gubernatorial candidates Mark Neumann and Scott Walker will participate in a ground-breaking 60-minute, commercial-free, town hall meeting originating from Eckstein Hall, the new Marquette University Law School building. It will be broadcast statewide on Wed., Aug. 25, from 7 to 8 p.m., by an innovative media collaboration led by WISN 12, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, with its co-production partner, Milwaukee Public Television (MPTV).
“12 News UPFRONT” Anchor, Mike Gousha, a Distinguished Fellow in Law and Public Policy at Marquette University Law School, will moderate this first-of-its-kind Wisconsin event. “We’ve …

Five local organizations challenge Milwaukee area residents to eat locally for the first two weeks in September as part of Milwaukee’s fourth annual Eat Local Challenge.
The Challenge encourages participants to make a conscious choice in learning more about food sources and choosing local producers.
The Urban Ecology Center, Slow Food Wisconsin SE, Fondy Food Center Inc., Westown Association and Outpost Natural Foods, have joined together to organize the Milwaukee Eat Local Challenge, which is one of many local food challenges throughout the country that ask people in their respective communities to …