Upcoming Events

Below is a quick list of our upcoming events. Some events are open to the public while others require advance registration. If the event name or location is underlined, you can click on it for more information. Some of the links may require Acrobat Reader to view and print a registration brochure or location map. For advice about installing and configuring Acrobat Reader to view and print UW-Extension publications, read our Technology Tip.

On-Going

4-H
For a complete list of upcoming 4-H events, see the 4-H Calendar

Master Gardener Events
Master Gardeners have their own web site with a list of Master Gardener Events.

Get Checking
For people without a checking or savings account
Classes offered once or twice a month
Download the brochure ( 2 pages, 672 KB)
Download the 2009 class schedule ( 1 page, 9 KB)
To have a brochure and class schedule mailed, call: 414-256-4600

October

Nutrition Education at Senior Meal sites
For limited-income senior citizens
Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 - educational program at 10:30 am followed by meal at 11:30 am
To pre-register for meals, call 414-788-8236 or register at the site
Convent Hill
455 E. Ogden, Milwaukee
For more information, contact Kathryn Cieszki, 414-256-4684, kathryn.cieszki@ces.uwex.edu

Ages and Stages Questionnaire and Social Emotional Questionnaire Training
Training on tools used by successful home visitation programs to collect data on the outcomes of their services
Thursday, October 8, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa
For more information, contact Kimberly Porter, 414-256-4671 or kimberly.porter@ces.uwex.edu
Download the registration brochure ( 336 KB, 2 pages)

Eating Smart, Staying Active
Nutrition education program for limited-income families
Tuesdays, October 13, 20, & 27, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Forest Home Library
1432 W. Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee
For more information, contact Jonny Flamboe, 414-256-4685 or jonny.flamboe@ces.uwex.edu

Hazardous Waste Collection for Agricultural Chemicals
For farms, businesses and public institutions with agricultural-related chemicals
Friday, October 16
State Fair Park, Gate 8
Pre-registration required - first-come, first served
Download the program brochure ( 88 KB, 1 page)
Pre-registration form ( 35 KB, 1 page)
Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Inventory form ( 80 KB, 1 page)
For more information, contact Andy Yencha, 414-256-4600 or andrew.yencha@ces.uwex.edu

Milwaukee Foreclosure Prevention Event
Free professional assistance from nonprofit counselors for people who need help avoiding foreclosure
Sponsored by the City of Milwaukee and the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council
Monday, October 19, 2:00 - 8:00 pm
Destiny Youth Plaza
7220 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee
For more information or to start the process of getting help, call the
     Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, 414-921-1090
Additional resources available at www.milwaukeehousinghelp.org
Download the event flyer in English and Spanish ( 1984 KB, 2 pages)

Nutrition Education at Senior Meal sites
For limited-income senior citizens
Monday, October 12, educational program at 10:30 am followed by meal at 11:30 am
Pre-registration required for meals, call 414-933-1401
Indian Council of the Elderly
631 N. 19th Street, Milwaukee
For more information, contact Kathryn Cieszki, 414-256-4684, kathryn.cieszki@ces.uwex.edu

November

Foreclosure in Wisconsin: Responses and Resources for Living Beyond the Bubble
One of a series of conferences in Wisconsin to address the increasing number of foreclosures
Thursday, November 5
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
5311 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee
Register at http://www.chicagofed.org/community_development

Nutrition Education at Senior Meal sites
For limited-income senior citizens
Thursdays, November 12 & 19 - educational program at 10:30 am followed by meal at 11:30 am
To pre-register for meals, call 414-788-8236 or register at the site
Convent Hill
455 E. Ogden, Milwaukee
For more information, contact Kathryn Cieszki, 414-256-4684, kathryn.cieszki@ces.uwex.edu

Menomonee River Water Action Team
Public participation is encouraged, no registration required
Tuesday, November 17, 4:00-6:00 pm
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa
For more information, contact Gail Epping Overholt, 256-4632, gail.overholt@ces.uwex.edu

Nutrition Education at Senior Meal sites
For limited-income senior citizens
Monday, November 23, educational program at 10:30 am followed by meal at 11:30 am
Pre-registration required for meals, call 414-933-1401
Indian Council of the Elderly
631 N. 19th Street, Milwaukee
For more information, contact Kathryn Cieszki, 414-256-4684, kathryn.cieszki@ces.uwex.edu

December

Nutrition Education at Senior Meal sites
For limited-income senior citizens
Thursdays, December 3, 10 & 17 - educational program at 10:30 am followed by meal at 11:30 am
To pre-register for meals, call 414-788-8236 or register at the site
Convent Hill
455 E. Ogden, Milwaukee
For more information, contact Kathryn Cieszki, 414-256-4684, kathryn.cieszki@ces.uwex.edu

PACE - Poverty Awareness for Community Engagement - Workshop
Explore the complexity of poverty issues including power and privilege, social class, and racism
Friday, December 11, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa
Download the registration brochure ( 310 KB, 2 pages)
For more information, contact Cindy Muhar, 414-256-4670, cynthia.muhar@ces.uwex.edu

Nutrition Education at Senior Meal sites
For limited-income senior citizens
Monday, December 21, educational program at 10:30 am followed by meal at 11:30 am
Pre-registration required for meals, call 414-933-1401
Indian Council of the Elderly
631 N. 19th Street, Milwaukee
For more information, contact Kathryn Cieszki, 414-256-4684, kathryn.cieszki@ces.uwex.edu