http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Wed, 23 May 2012 12:45:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/19/boys-girls-clubs-salute-to-youth-mvp-dinner-and-celebration-recognizes-business-and-community/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/19/boys-girls-clubs-salute-to-youth-mvp-dinner-and-celebration-recognizes-business-and-community/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 11:35:51 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12380 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee will honor Mary Ellen Stanek, managing director and director of asset management for Robert W. Baird Co. as this year’s Most Valuable Person during its annual Salute to Youth-MVP Dinner and Celebration on Monday, May 21 at Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s expo center. The evening begins with a reception [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/19/boys-girls-clubs-salute-to-youth-mvp-dinner-and-celebration-recognizes-business-and-community/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/19/dinos-return-to-zoo/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/19/dinos-return-to-zoo/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 11:31:35 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12378 If you think you feel the earth rumbling Memorial Day weekend, no need to check with your meteorologist – it may not be the weather! Starting May 26, and running through September 3, the Milwaukee County Zoo presents its newest rumbling and roaring guests – that’s right, the dinosaurs! Take a trip back to a [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/19/dinos-return-to-zoo/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/19/hud-awards-nearly-760000-in-grants-to-combat-housing-discrimination-in-wisconsin/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/19/hud-awards-nearly-760000-in-grants-to-combat-housing-discrimination-in-wisconsin/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 11:03:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12360 Last week the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded nearly $760,000 to three fair housing organizations to assist people in Wisconsin who believe they have been victims of housing discrimination. “We are pleased to provide the only federal grant support to private fair housing enforcement and education,” said HUDs Assistant Secretary for Fair [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/19/hud-awards-nearly-760000-in-grants-to-combat-housing-discrimination-in-wisconsin/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/18/international-c-m-e-missionary-council-president-to-speak-at-st-matthew-c-m-e-church/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/18/international-c-m-e-missionary-council-president-to-speak-at-st-matthew-c-m-e-church/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 04:05:25 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12352 On May 27, 2012, Mrs. Princess Pegues, the International President of the Women’s Missionary Council of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will be the guest speaker at the Ida Mae Black Missionary Society’s Annual Day. Mrs. Pegues will speak at the 10:15 AM Sunday Morning services at St. Matthew C.M.E. Church (2944 North 9th Street-Milwaukee) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/18/international-c-m-e-missionary-council-president-to-speak-at-st-matthew-c-m-e-church/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-urban-league-hosts-its-annual-national-achievers-society-induction-ceremony/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-urban-league-hosts-its-annual-national-achievers-society-induction-ceremony/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 15:58:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12317 The Milwaukee Urban League will host its annual National Achievers Society Youth Induction Ceremony on Monday, May 14, 2012 at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM), Student Union, 2200 East Kenwood Boulevard, from 5:30-7:30pm. The National Achievers Society (NAS) is a key component of the League’s Education and Training Initiatives. The purpose of the NAS [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-urban-league-hosts-its-annual-national-achievers-society-induction-ceremony/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/jobs-and-more-at-spring-job-and-resource-fair/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/jobs-and-more-at-spring-job-and-resource-fair/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 15:53:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12315 Finding work that can sustain a family is a real challenge. Milwaukee area residents looking for work will get the chance to meet with employers who are trying to fill positions at the 6th Annual Spring Community Job and Resource Fair. The daylong event will be held Saturday, May 19 from 10am to 3pm by [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/jobs-and-more-at-spring-job-and-resource-fair/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/get-a-suntan-while-you-work-youth-jobs-available/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/get-a-suntan-while-you-work-youth-jobs-available/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 15:41:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12310 Lifeguards openings at many County Park Pools Milwaukee County Parks is looking to fill its ranks for lifeguard positions at many of the county pools this summer. No experience necessary, the Parks Aquatics Department will train the right individuals ages 16 and above. The final lifeguard training class for 2012 will start on Tuesday, May [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/get-a-suntan-while-you-work-youth-jobs-available/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/minority-unemployment-town-hall-meetings/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/minority-unemployment-town-hall-meetings/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:14:07 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12306 Wisconsin State Representative Coggs has announced there will be two town hall meetings on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212, 12PM – 2PM; and Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Department of Natural Resources, 2300 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/minority-unemployment-town-hall-meetings/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/one-flesh-marraige-retreat-at-lake-lawn-resort/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/one-flesh-marraige-retreat-at-lake-lawn-resort/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 00:25:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12268 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH: DR. DEMETRIUS K. WILLIAMS, PASTOR MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: REV. JOHN K. PATTERSON, PASTOR TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH: REV. DON DARIUS BUTLER, PASTOR “ONE FLESH” (Genesis 2:24 KJV) MARRIAGE RETREAT AT LAKE LAWN RESORT 2400 EAST GENEVA STREET DELAVAN, WI 53115 FRIDAY JUNE 1-3, 2012 Retreat cost includes: room, retreat materials, workshops [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/one-flesh-marraige-retreat-at-lake-lawn-resort/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/join-the-american-cancer-society-to-help-create-a-world-with-less-breast-cancer-at-the-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-walk/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/join-the-american-cancer-society-to-help-create-a-world-with-less-breast-cancer-at-the-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-walk/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 23:24:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12252 Thousands of event participants including local breast cancer survivors, volunteers, businesses and community members will unite to fight breast cancer and save lives at the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® 5K walk presented by Kohls Cares. This noncompetitive, inspirational event raises awareness and funds to fight breast cancer and provides hope to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/join-the-american-cancer-society-to-help-create-a-world-with-less-breast-cancer-at-the-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-walk/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/matc-students-to-showcase-their-work-at-annual-portfolio-night-may-10/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/matc-students-to-showcase-their-work-at-annual-portfolio-night-may-10/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 23:00:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12250 Hundreds of Milwaukee Area Technical College students from 15 academic programs will showcase their work at the annual Portfolio Night from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 10. The free, public event will be held on the sixth floor of the Main Building at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, 1015 N. 6th St. The following programs will be [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/matc-students-to-showcase-their-work-at-annual-portfolio-night-may-10/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/new-testament-church-college-career-fair-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/new-testament-church-college-career-fair-2012/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:57:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12247 New Testament Church of Milwaukee will host its 13th Annual College & Career Fair on Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 8:30AM – 2:00PM. This year’s theme, “God’s Plan for Success”, is based on Joshua 1:6-9. Targeted primarily for high school students, the College & Career Fair provides students the opportunity to learn about college life [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/new-testament-church-college-career-fair-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/notice-of-partisan-recall-primary-for-the-offices-of-governor-lieutenant-governor-and-sample-ballots/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/notice-of-partisan-recall-primary-for-the-offices-of-governor-lieutenant-governor-and-sample-ballots/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:27:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12225 NOTICE OF PARTISAN RECALL PRIMARY FOR THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SAMPLE BALLOTS May 8, 2012 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a partisan recall primary to be held in the several wards in Milwaukee County, on the 8th day of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/notice-of-partisan-recall-primary-for-the-offices-of-governor-lieutenant-governor-and-sample-ballots/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/ida-m-johnson-foundation-and-abbott-nutrition-presents-expo/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/ida-m-johnson-foundation-and-abbott-nutrition-presents-expo/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 22:07:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12218 Put yourself and your health first at this engaging event for women and girls of all ages As women and young girls (high school) we devote a lot of our time to others. As mothers, daughters, workers, wives and friends in the daily shuffle of life we tend to forget about ourselves, we forget to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/03/ida-m-johnson-foundation-and-abbott-nutrition-presents-expo/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/28/saturday-free-clinic-to-begin-seeing-pediatric-patients/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/28/saturday-free-clinic-to-begin-seeing-pediatric-patients/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:09:34 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12166 The Saturday Clinic for the Uninsured, a joint venture of the Medical College of Wisconsin and Columbia St. Mary’s, will expand its services to include pediatric patients not covered by health insurance. The Saturday Clinic for the Uninsured was founded by medical students from the Medical College in 1991, and provides free primary medical care [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/28/saturday-free-clinic-to-begin-seeing-pediatric-patients/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/28/gwen-moore-to-host-grant-writing-forum/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/28/gwen-moore-to-host-grant-writing-forum/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:06:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12163 Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) announced her first ever Grant Writing Forum to assist constituents with grant writing and research. “As a Member of Congress, it is one of my responsibilities to ensure my constituents understand the grant research, writing and approval process,” said Rep. Moore. “I am pleased to help provide the fourth district with [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/28/gwen-moore-to-host-grant-writing-forum/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/28/toyota-general-counsel-to-keynote-waal-scholarship-award-dinner/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/28/toyota-general-counsel-to-keynote-waal-scholarship-award-dinner/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:03:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12161 The Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers (WAAL) is honored to host attorney Christopher P. Reynolds, General Counsel at Toyota Motor Group Inc. USA, at its annual “VelanDale” Scholarship Award Dinner May 1o at 6 p.m. at the Italian Community Center . The “VelanDale” Scholarship Award Dinner recognizes the life and legacy of the Honorable Vel [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/28/toyota-general-counsel-to-keynote-waal-scholarship-award-dinner/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/23/opportunity-to-learn-about-head-start/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/23/opportunity-to-learn-about-head-start/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:47:43 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12103 Parents of preschool age children will get the opportunity to learn about the Head Start Program. A special Super Saturday Enrollment session is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 to help parents find out about the no-cost preschool program in Milwaukee County. The Super Saturday will be held from 9 am to 2 pm at more [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/23/opportunity-to-learn-about-head-start/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/23/50000-volunteers-to-lend-a-helping-hand-for-keep-greater-milwaukee-beautifuls-great-american-cleanup/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/23/50000-volunteers-to-lend-a-helping-hand-for-keep-greater-milwaukee-beautifuls-great-american-cleanup/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:44:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12100 Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful is encouraging people of all ages to demonstrate that they love where they live by joining hands and volunteering for the 2012 Great American Cleanup. The Great American Cleanup takes place across the country in urban areas and rural hamlets alike, reaching it’s apex during the spring season. Throughout the months [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/23/50000-volunteers-to-lend-a-helping-hand-for-keep-greater-milwaukee-beautifuls-great-american-cleanup/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/23/american-cancer-society-to-focus-on-prevention-and-early-detection-at-sankofa-health-and-wellness-forum-in-the-african-american-community/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/23/american-cancer-society-to-focus-on-prevention-and-early-detection-at-sankofa-health-and-wellness-forum-in-the-african-american-community/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:17:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12092 National Minority Cancer Awareness Week is April 15- 21, and the American Cancer Society is committed to helping reduce the cancer burden facing African Americans in the Milwaukee area. The American Cancer Society 8th annual Sankofa Health and Wellness Forum will be held at North Division High School on Saturday, April 28th from 7 a.m. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/23/american-cancer-society-to-focus-on-prevention-and-early-detection-at-sankofa-health-and-wellness-forum-in-the-african-american-community/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/22/community-events-address-wisconsins-high-rate-of-african-american-infant-mortality/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/22/community-events-address-wisconsins-high-rate-of-african-american-infant-mortality/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:11:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12065 Tuesday, April 24 Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, Inc. 3020 W. Vliet St, Milwaukee 5:30 pm -7:30 pm No RSVP required Join the Milwaukee LIHF Collaborative to hear recommendations to eliminate racial disparities in infant mortality in Milwaukee by 2020. This Community Action Plan is the result of a collaborative effort involving more than 30 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/22/community-events-address-wisconsins-high-rate-of-african-american-infant-mortality/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/job-fair-scheduled-2/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/job-fair-scheduled-2/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:49:50 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12025 More than 30 employers looking to hire workers will be on hand at the Spring Career Fair hosted by the Social Development Commission (SDC) W-2 Program and Kaplan University Learning Center. The fair is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 at the Wisconsin Army National Guard Armory at 4108 N. Richards Street in Milwaukee. The doors [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/job-fair-scheduled-2/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/national-international-urban-small-farm-conference-sept-7-9-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/national-international-urban-small-farm-conference-sept-7-9-2012/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:45:40 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12022 Request For Workshop Proposals Deadline: April 30th, 2012 Growing Power is proud to announce its request for proposals for workshop presentations. At this year’s conference we expect to have over 100 breakout sessions, we anticipate over 3,000 participants will attend, and we have invited First Lady Michelle Obama to be our keynote speaker. We are [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/national-international-urban-small-farm-conference-sept-7-9-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/pre-occupy-symposium-to-be-held-at-uw-milwaukee-beginning-on-friday-april-13/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/pre-occupy-symposium-to-be-held-at-uw-milwaukee-beginning-on-friday-april-13/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:41:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12019 The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee’s Center for 21st Century Studies will look at the roots of the Occupy movement, the Wisconsin 2011 political protests, and other activist movements on Friday, April 13. The “Pre-Occupy Symposium” will start at 1:30 p.m. in room 175, Curtin Hall, 3234 N. Downer Ave. Presentations will discuss how Oakland’s Oscar [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/pre-occupy-symposium-to-be-held-at-uw-milwaukee-beginning-on-friday-april-13/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/we-energies-works-with-customers-to-stay-connected/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/we-energies-works-with-customers-to-stay-connected/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:33:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12013 Wisconsin moratorium on shut-offs ends April 15 We Energies urges customers who are behind on their energy bills to get caught up before the end of the winter heating moratorium. Customers in significant arrears are at risk of disconnection starting April 16. The company is launching its Stay Connected campaign, using phone calls, bill inserts [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/14/we-energies-works-with-customers-to-stay-connected/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/nationally-renowned-speaker-scheduled-for-a-milwaukee-presentation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/nationally-renowned-speaker-scheduled-for-a-milwaukee-presentation/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:40:50 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11975 By Taki S. Raton Dr. Ray Hagins, Chief Elder and Spiritual Leader of The Afrikan Village and Cultural Center in St. Louis, will be the featured speaker Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Brotherhood of Firefighters Hall, 7717 West Good Hope Rd. beginning at 6 p.m. In the anticipation of a fairly large turnout, event [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/nationally-renowned-speaker-scheduled-for-a-milwaukee-presentation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/five-star-food-wine-evening-scheduled-for-thursday-april-19/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/five-star-food-wine-evening-scheduled-for-thursday-april-19/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:50:15 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11952 Cuisine prepared by Milwaukee Area Technical College culinary arts, and baking and pastry arts students highlights the annual “Five Star Food & Wine Evening,” set for Thursday, April 19, from 5-8 p.m. on the Sixth Floor of the Main Building at MATC’s Downtown Milwaukee Campus, 1015 N. 6th St. The event features a cuisine smokehouse, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/five-star-food-wine-evening-scheduled-for-thursday-april-19/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/join-the-american-cancer-society-and-kohls-cares-in-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-may-5/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/join-the-american-cancer-society-and-kohls-cares-in-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-may-5/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:37:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11926 Join the fight against breast cancer and the movement to create a world with more birthdays. Participate in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® 5K walk, presented by Kohl’s Cares, on Saturday, May 5, at Discovery World starting at 10 a.m. This inspiring event unites the entire community to honor and celebrate [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/join-the-american-cancer-society-and-kohls-cares-in-making-strides-against-breast-cancer-may-5/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/department-of-health-services-to-hold-town-hall-meetings-on-draft-proposal-for-virtual-pace/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/department-of-health-services-to-hold-town-hall-meetings-on-draft-proposal-for-virtual-pace/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:34:07 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11924 The Department of Health Services is holding public meetings to solicit comments on a draft proposal for Virtual PACE, a program to integrate the care for people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. More than 120,000 Wisconsin residents receive their health care through a combination of their Medicare and Medicaid benefit. This proposal [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/department-of-health-services-to-hold-town-hall-meetings-on-draft-proposal-for-virtual-pace/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/celebrate-national-volunteer-week-by-donating-blood/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/celebrate-national-volunteer-week-by-donating-blood/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:29:02 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11922 The need is constant. Each year, 3.5 million volunteers donate more than six million pints of blood through the Red Cross to help save lives. This National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, the American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate and help save lives. Currently, blood products are being distributed [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/07/celebrate-national-volunteer-week-by-donating-blood/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/free-birth-certificates-still-available-for-voters/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/free-birth-certificates-still-available-for-voters/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:20:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11881 Milwaukee County is still providing free birth certificates for the purposes of voting in Milwaukee County, despite the ruling from Dane County Judge Richard Niess against the recently adopted Voter ID law. Supervisor Harris authored a 2012 Budget Amendment to provide a limited number of free birth certificates for individuals who have never received a [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/free-birth-certificates-still-available-for-voters/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/walker-rejects-request-to-discuss-unemployment-with-citizens/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/walker-rejects-request-to-discuss-unemployment-with-citizens/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:54:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11879 MADISON – Representative Leon D. Young (D-Milwaukee) denounced Governor Walker’s failure to respond to an invitation to a roundtable discussion in Milwaukee to address Black male unemployment. Numerous attempts were made to engage Gov. Walker and his staff in coordinating a date and time to hold such a discussion. “Simply put, our request for Gov. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/walker-rejects-request-to-discuss-unemployment-with-citizens/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/potawatomi-bingo-casino-to-hold-spring-food-and-beverage-job-fair-2/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/potawatomi-bingo-casino-to-hold-spring-food-and-beverage-job-fair-2/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:49:39 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11876 Potawatomi Bingo Casino will host a Food and Beverage Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31, and from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 2. The job fair is open to the public and will be held at Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s Woodland Dreams Ballroom, 1721 W. Canal Street. The Casino [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/potawatomi-bingo-casino-to-hold-spring-food-and-beverage-job-fair-2/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/notice-of-spring-election-and-sample-ballots/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/notice-of-spring-election-and-sample-ballots/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:17:25 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11851 NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS APRIL 3, 2012 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, MILWAUKEE COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the City of Milwaukee on the 3rd day of April, 2012, at which the officers named [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/31/notice-of-spring-election-and-sample-ballots/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/24/the-beckum-stapleton-little-league-baseball-registration-time-opens/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/24/the-beckum-stapleton-little-league-baseball-registration-time-opens/#comments Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:01:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11790 It is registration time again for BASEBALL. The Beckum- Stapleton Little League is embarking on another season of providing supervised activities for more than 400 young people in our 48th baseball season. Registration for any boy or girl ages 4 to 16, whose parent(s)/guardian(s) reside in the Beckum-Stapleton Little League boundaries. Registration will be on [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/24/the-beckum-stapleton-little-league-baseball-registration-time-opens/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/24/potawatomi-bingo-casino-to-hold-spring-food-and-beverage-job-fair/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/24/potawatomi-bingo-casino-to-hold-spring-food-and-beverage-job-fair/#comments Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:57:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11788 Potawatomi Bingo Casino will host a Food and Beverage Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31, and from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 2. The job fair is open to the public and will be held at Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s Woodland Dreams Ballroom, 1721 W. Canal Street. The Casino [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/24/potawatomi-bingo-casino-to-hold-spring-food-and-beverage-job-fair/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/brew-crew-and-the-milwaukee-county-zoo-offer-special-ticket-package/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/brew-crew-and-the-milwaukee-county-zoo-offer-special-ticket-package/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:46:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11712 With spring training in full “swing,” baseball season is almost upon us! During the 2012 season, Zoo fans and baseball fans can enjoy both of these popular pastimes for a special reduced rate through the “Brew Crew & the Zoo Ticket Package.” Here’s the deal: For just $20, see the Brew Crew & the Zoo! [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/brew-crew-and-the-milwaukee-county-zoo-offer-special-ticket-package/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/drivers-license-restoration-events-at-parklawn-ymca-and-john-c-cudahy-ymca-march-24-and-april-21/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/drivers-license-restoration-events-at-parklawn-ymca-and-john-c-cudahy-ymca-march-24-and-april-21/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:42:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11709 The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee will be hosting Driver’s License Restoration events on March 24 and April 21. Has your driver’s license been suspended or do you need your driver’s license restored? If so, visit one of the Driver’s License Restoration events, which will be held at the John C. Cudahy YMCA on Saturday, March [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/drivers-license-restoration-events-at-parklawn-ymca-and-john-c-cudahy-ymca-march-24-and-april-21/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/morse-marshall-master-dancers-to-host-production/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/morse-marshall-master-dancers-to-host-production/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:39:16 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11707 The Morse.Marshall Master Dancers will present ‘2012… A Dance Odyssey’ on Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium at 4141 N. 64th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53216. For more information please contact Mrs. Locklear at 393-2355.]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/morse-marshall-master-dancers-to-host-production/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/12th-annual-spring-into-wellness-health-fair/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/12th-annual-spring-into-wellness-health-fair/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:30:37 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11702 The snow we never really got is melting away and soon spring will be in full bloom. It’s time to begin anew. Start with an emphasis on your health courtesy of Milwaukee Catholic Home! Milwaukee Catholic Home will host the 12th Annual Spring into Wellness Health Fair on Thursday, March 29th from 10:00 a.m. – [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/12th-annual-spring-into-wellness-health-fair/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/second-annual-black-marriage-day-seminar/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/second-annual-black-marriage-day-seminar/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:51:26 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11682 Brentwood Church of Christ’s 2nd Annual Black Marriage Day Seminar will be held on March 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the church’s fellowship hall, 6425 N. 60th Street. The theme of the event will be It Takes Two!. The featured speaker will be Pastor Leslie Odoms of Brentwood. Special musical performance will be provided [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/17/second-annual-black-marriage-day-seminar/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/celebration-featuring-african-dance-cuisine-stories-and-music-to-raise-funds-for-senegalese-school/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/celebration-featuring-african-dance-cuisine-stories-and-music-to-raise-funds-for-senegalese-school/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:33:22 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11586 Event proceeds will help raise the roof on new library for impoverished African school Milwaukee Montessori School has announced it will hold a public celebration featuring African dance, music and a guest performance by ‘American Idol’ alumna Naima Adedapo on Friday, March 9. Proceeds from the event will help raise the roof on a new [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/celebration-featuring-african-dance-cuisine-stories-and-music-to-raise-funds-for-senegalese-school/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/legend-hank-aaron-is-marquette-commencement-speaker/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/legend-hank-aaron-is-marquette-commencement-speaker/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:18:22 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11578 Baseball great Hank Aaron will be Marquette University’s Commencement speaker at this year’s spring ceremony. As part of the ceremony, Aaron will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree. “Mr. Aaron is a superb role model for our graduates, someone we are proud to present as an illustration of the principles of leadership and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/legend-hank-aaron-is-marquette-commencement-speaker/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/help-with-your-prescriptions-2/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/help-with-your-prescriptions-2/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:13:19 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11576 Income eligible patients can get assistance with filling prescriptions through a program coordinated by the Social Development Commission (SDC). The Prescription Advocacy and Referral Service (PARS) program is a service that helps low-income residents get free or low-cost medications from participating pharmaceutical companies. To find out more about the PARS program, visit the SDC website [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/help-with-your-prescriptions-2/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/miller-lite-free-rides/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/miller-lite-free-rides/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:09:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11573 The popular Miller Lite Free Rides™ program is returning to Milwaukee this St. Patrick’s Day to encourage residents and visitors to celebrate responsibly by planning ahead for a safe ride home. In partnership with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Beer Capitol Distributing, Miller Lite is providing free bus service Sat., March 17, on all [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/miller-lite-free-rides/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/delta-sigma-theta-sororitys-womens-day-event/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/delta-sigma-theta-sororitys-womens-day-event/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:02:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11532 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.-Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter seeks to empower women from all over Milwaukee County as it addresses domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking during its Annual Women’s Day/National Impact Day event on Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heartlove Place, located at 3229 N. Martin Luther King Dr. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/03/03/delta-sigma-theta-sororitys-womens-day-event/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/brentwood-church-of-christs-2nd-annual-black-marriage-day-seminar/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/brentwood-church-of-christs-2nd-annual-black-marriage-day-seminar/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:57:28 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11502 Brentwood Church of Christ’s 2nd Annual Black Marriage Day Seminar will be held on March 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the church’s fellowship hall, 6425 N. 60th Street. The theme of the event will be It Takes Two!. The featured speaker will be Pastor Leslie Odoms of Brentwood. Special musical performance will be provided [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/brentwood-church-of-christs-2nd-annual-black-marriage-day-seminar/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/milwaukee-school-choice-final-evaluation-to-be-released-feb-27/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/milwaukee-school-choice-final-evaluation-to-be-released-feb-27/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:54:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11500 The School Choice Demonstration Project invites you to a presentation Monday, Feb. 27 in Milwaukee during which the final reports on the Milwaukee School Choice Evaluation Project will be released. The event at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St. in Milwaukee, begins at 8:00 a.m. and includes two panels with time for questions [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/milwaukee-school-choice-final-evaluation-to-be-released-feb-27/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/match-day-a-new-way-to-give-back-to-milwaukee-on-march-8/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/match-day-a-new-way-to-give-back-to-milwaukee-on-march-8/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:47:53 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11497 One-day, online event raises money, awareness about need for food, shelter in greater Milwaukee On March 8, members of the community will come together to raise funds for 19 nonprofits participating in Match Day. Match Day is an online giving event and the first of its kind in Wisconsin designed to raise awareness for basic [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/match-day-a-new-way-to-give-back-to-milwaukee-on-march-8/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/michael-eric-dyson-to-serve-as-keynote-speaker-at-matc-soul-food-celebration-march-2/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/michael-eric-dyson-to-serve-as-keynote-speaker-at-matc-soul-food-celebration-march-2/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:26:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11474 Michael Eric Dyson, American Book Award recipient and two-time NAACP Image Award winner, will be the keynote speaker on Friday, March 2, at the 20th Annual Soul Food Celebration, sponsored by Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Black Student Union and Office of Student Life. Part of MATC’s Black History Month celebration, Dyson will present “Embrace the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/25/michael-eric-dyson-to-serve-as-keynote-speaker-at-matc-soul-food-celebration-march-2/feed/ 0