By Dylan Deprey Children scattered throughout the Wilson Park woods. Some hid behind trees, others tucked below brush. All were waiting for their opportunity to capture the flag being guarded … [Read more...]
26th Annual Salvation Army Christmas Family Feast
By Milwaukee Courier Staff Thousands of people came together on Christmas Day at the Wisconsin Center to enjoy a warm holiday meal prepared and served by hundreds of community volunteers. With … [Read more...]
Be Our Guest at The 26th Annual Christmas Family Feast
Federal Grant for Milwaukee Fathers Renewed for Another Five Years
By Ariele Vaccaro County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Child Support Services last Thursday announced that Milwaukee would be renewed for a five-year federal grant to help fathers … [Read more...]
Family Informational Schedule for Individuals Interested in Being Foster Parents
Dads and daughters celebrate
The special bond between a father and daughter was celebrated at the 11th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance. 800 dads and daughters packed the gym at North Division High School for an evening of dining, … [Read more...]
Lambert Rideout 30th Annual Family Reunion held
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 … [Read more...]
You can – and must – talk
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 … [Read more...]
Camp in the city—but at the Zoo!
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 … [Read more...]
Milwaukee youth learn about rural life
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 … [Read more...]