A progressive urban community in Wauwatosa, WI

Events

U-Turn Hosts Fashion Show to Benefit Milwaukee Women’s Center

Don’t miss U-Turn’s Fashion Show at Cranky Al’s Sunday December 5th, 2-4 pm. Cost is $10 and proceeds will go towards the Milwaukee Women’s Center. Seating is limited so be sure to register at U-Turn located at 6905 West North Avenue.

“Investment Myths” – A conversation with Curt Teberg

As a valued member of the Wauwatosa community, you are cordially invited to hear Curt Teberg, advisor to The Teberg Fund, discuss his views on investing and the mutual fund marketplace. Curt brings with him nearly 40 years of investment experience. He is recognized as market historian and has been featured on CNBC’s Squawk box, as well as quoted and published in a variety of periodicals, including the Wall Street Journal. Curt’s views on the market have been sought out by many and now we are lucky enough to have him coming to Tosa. Curt will be presenting his current essay on investment myths, followed by an open Q & A session.

We’ll provide the speaker, the pizza and the drinks. You supply the questions and an appetite. As we navigate through the current economic environment, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity.

What: “Investment Myths” – A conversation with Curt Teberg

Where: Cranky Al’s – 6901 W North Avenue

When: Wednesday, November 18th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Please RSVP by sending an email to: jsandvik@duluthmn.com. We are limited space to keep the audience to a manageable level and ensure your questions are answered.

For additional information on Curt Teberg and The Teberg Fund, please visit our website at www.tebergfund.com.

Fall Fashion Event

Grab your girlfriends and enjoy an opportunity to put together a hot new look for fall.

Where: U-Turn Boutique| 6905 W. North Avenue |

When: Sat., October 3, 1:00~4:00 pm

Phone: 414/443-0143 RSVPs appreciated

Find that perfect something at U-Turn, a unique consignment boutique. U-Turn is dedicated to utilizing , selling and promoting recycled clothing and accessories.

From New York, Chicago, Florence and now Wauwatosa, Annie Guercini, stylist and mom of two, will be on hand to share her fashion expertise and offer free fashion consultations.

Complete your new look with a skincare and makeup consultation with Pam Foti, consultant for Arbonne International. Arbonne offers beauty products for face, eyes, and lips with botanical extracts, vegetables and flower ingredients.

Tosa Yoga Open House

You are invited to the Tosa Yoga Open House from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8. The open house, hosted by owner Melanie Landgraf, will feature live demonstrations, prize drawings, light refreshments and local artwork.

Dr. Sarah Smasal, of Smasal Family Chiropractic; Shayna Broadwell, Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner and Registered Yoga Teacher; and Nikka Pamenter, Belly Dance Instructor, will each be on hand to demonstrate their specialties at each of these three times: 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

Plus, guests will have a chance to enter to win several great prizes including a free 10-week yoga session! Light refreshments will be served. The event will also feature paintings by local artist, Guy Landgraf.

Tosa Yoga is located at 6428 W. North Avenue. Registration for the fall session at Tosa Yoga is now open. Visit www.tosayoga.com for details.

For questions about the event, please email Melanie Landgraf at info@tosayoga.com.

Domestic Violence

Discuss the effects of domestic violence on society, its prevalence, the continuum of care in domestic violence and the role of healthcare professionals. Presented by Krista Brugger, MSW. Wednesday, September 29, 2009.

Seminar starts at 8:00am. Complimentary breakfast will be served. 1 free CEU credit available with professional license.

RSVP 414-258-6171 ext. 744. For more information visit www.thelutheranhome.com.

When do Patients and Loved Ones Qualify for Hospice?

Learn the guidelines for assessing hospice and appropriateness and understand the clinical guidelines for multiple end-stage diseases including cancer, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, dementia and others. Presented by Kathy Misum, RN. 

Seminar starts at 8:00am. Complimentary breakfast will be served. 1 free CEU credit available with professional license.

RSVP 414-258-6171 ext. 744. For more information visit www.thelutheranhome.com.

Early Evaluation and Review of Behavior Treatment Medications

Review early symptoms, the benefits of early diagnosis and enhancing medications for Alzheimer’s disease, as well as understanding the use of behavioral medication. Presented by Dr. Cary Kohlenberg.

Seminar starts at 8:00am. Complimentary breakfast will be served. 1 free CEU credit available with professional license.

RSVP 414-258-6171 ext. 744. For more information visit www.thelutheranhome.com.

North Avenue Neighborhood Alliance Board Meetings

The Board of Directors is made up of 9-11 community stakeholders.   Board members shall be selected through a nomination process followed by Board approval with one board member appointed by the Mayor.  Board members serve a 3 year term.  

Board Meeting dates are listed on the calendar under “Upcoming Events.”

Clean and Green North Avenue

Please join us for the first Clean & Green North Avenue event in East Tosa.   Focusing on North Avenue from 60th – 76th, this event is an opportunity for neighbors and businesses along North Avenue to take pride in our neighborhoods by helping to clean up. Clean Green

Volunteers should walk to their nearest North Avenue corner at 9am on June 20th with gardening/ work gloves in order to weed out the cracks and pavers.  Trash will be placed in black garbage bags, which will be provided, and plant material in the provided clear bags.  The city will pick up and dispose of the filled bags. 

We hope you join us to make North Avenue Clean & Green!

This event is hosted by Tosa East Towne Neighborhood Association.

How many gardens can we plant in Milwaukee in one weekend?

The Victory Garden Initiative, Transition Milwaukee, Community Growers, and other partners will attempt to answer that question on Memorial Day weekend, when teams of volunteers will install gardens at a number of sites around Milwaukee. Planned sites include private homes, a rooftop garden at a local business, a food pantry, a church, and schools. The goal is to bring attention to the importance of cultivating community resilience through gardening – anywhere and everywhere, and now!There has never been a better time for gardening!
• Provides food security in an unstable economy.
• Reduces our dependence on fossil fuels.
• Know where you food comes from and how it’s grown.

How you can help:
• Come play in the dirt with us! Email gretchenmead@hotmail.com or call 414-943-0109 to volunteer.
• Gather a team and start your own garden project! Get help and learn more at thevictorygardeninitiative.com.
• Donate. We need soil, lumber, plants, rainbarrels, and more. Cash & material donations are much appreciated… and tax-deductible!
• Spread the word! Call or email your friends, share this flier, write a letter to your local paper, post or make an announcement at your church, school, workplace, or organization. Let’s get growing!

This is a grassroots movement.
Move grass. Grow food.
thevictorygardeninitiative.com