East Tosa » Our Community http://easttosa.org A progressive urban community in Wauwatosa, WI Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:46:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 TosaPoolooza http://easttosa.org/blog/2010/09/tosapoolooza/ http://easttosa.org/blog/2010/09/tosapoolooza/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:46:04 +0000 Meg http://easttosa.org/?p=835 Hoyt Park Pool is an inspiring community endeavor  – which will soon be open for all of us to enjoy!  Before the pool opens this coming Memorial Day, you are invited to enjoy music, food and a silent auction at TosaPoolooza on September 24th at the Milwaukee County Historical Society on Old World Third Street. Click here for tickets.

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]]> http://easttosa.org/blog/2010/08/public-design-workshops/feed/ 0 East Tosa to be featured on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee http://easttosa.org/blog/2010/04/east-tosa-to-be-featured-on-88nine-radio-milwaukee/ http://easttosa.org/blog/2010/04/east-tosa-to-be-featured-on-88nine-radio-milwaukee/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:03:11 +0000 Meg http://easttosa.org/?p=427 Last year, the 88Nine Neighborhood Project opened our eyes to a whole new production paradigm at 88Nine. From beginning to end, the process was intensely collaborative, which allowed us to present stories that were at times fun, at times moving, and always intimate. Without being overly heavy-handed or high-minded, we took on difficult conversations about community, race, socioeconomics, and many other issues, all within the framework of first-person narratives.

This year, we will use a similar collaborative approach to tracking down stories, but with a new overarching theme. Whereas last year we had an inwards focus (“take care of your block” and “work in your neighborhood”), this year the focus will turn outwards – our listeners will be encouraged to present their neighborhood as well as get out and explore new parts of the city. The tagline of the series, “Love where you live,” will be interpreted in two ways: (I) take pride in your own neighborhood’s rich culture and (II) discover what other Milwaukee neighborhoods have to offer.

As the central part of our campaign, for each of our seven weeks, we will focus on a different Milwaukee neighborhood. The neighborhoods, in no particular order, are Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, Martin Drive, Havenswoods, Walker’s Point, Harambee, and East Tosa.The audio pieces covering each neighborhood will be tailored to the unique history, culture, and character of each neighborhood.

]]> http://easttosa.org/blog/2010/04/east-tosa-to-be-featured-on-88nine-radio-milwaukee/feed/ 0 Join us for our Free Seminars at the Lutheran Home http://easttosa.org/blog/2009/07/join-us-for-our-free-seminars-at-the-lutheran-home/ http://easttosa.org/blog/2009/07/join-us-for-our-free-seminars-at-the-lutheran-home/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:22:56 +0000 Meg http://easttosa.org/?p=336 Luthern Home invites you to participate in these FREE seminars, open to the public.  Participate in one or all. 

“Early Evaluation & Review of Behavior Treatment Medications”  Wednesday, August 19, 2009

“When do Patients & Loved Ones Qualify for Hospice?” Wednesday, September 16, 2009.

“Domestic Violence” Wednesday,September 29, 2009.

All seminars start 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

]]> http://easttosa.org/blog/2009/07/join-us-for-our-free-seminars-at-the-lutheran-home/feed/ 0 How many gardens can we plant in Milwaukee in one weekend? http://easttosa.org/blog/2009/05/how-many-gardens-can-we-plant-in-milwaukee-in-one-weekend/ http://easttosa.org/blog/2009/05/how-many-gardens-can-we-plant-in-milwaukee-in-one-weekend/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 19:15:00 +0000 Meg http://easttosa.org/?p=311 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

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Wednesday, April 29th, 5 – 7 pm  (drop in anytime)
Firefly Room at the Wauwatosa Library, North Avenue and 76th Street

Bring your family and join us at an informational open house and learn how you can help make Wauwatosa a green and sustainable city. The event is free and open to the public. Bring your questions & ideas to share with experts and enthusiasts from 20 areas.YOUR GREEN HOME
Carbon Footprint Reduction ~ Mike Arney
Rain Gardens for Wauwatosa ~ Harris Byers
Back Yard Composting and Master Gardening ~ Jennifer Wakefield
WE Energies Focus on Energy ~ Nicholas Welch & Kenny DeBauche

YOUR GREEN TRANSPORTATION
Zoo Interchange Project ~ Wisconsin DOT
Regional Transit ~ Milw. Metropolitan Assoc. of Commerce
Little Red Ride and Community Bike Sharing ~ Wauwatosa Historical Society

YOUR GREEN CITY
Beautification Committee ~ Marge Donegan
How to E-Recycle ~ Wauwatosa Dept. of Public Works
Park People ~ Wendy Mesich
Grocery Bag Program ~ Nikki Beckwith
Wauwatosa Energy Committee ~ John Bahr

YOUR GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD
Emerald Ash Borer ~ Parks and Forestry Dept.
UWEX Urban Apiculture Institute ~ Harris Byers
The Monarch Trail ~ Barb Agnew

YOUR GREEN FOOD SYSTEM
Growing Power ~ Jim Price
Tosa Market (Farmer’s Market) ~ Heather Zydeck
SHARE of Wisconsin ~ Ben LeFort
Natural STEP for Communities ~ Diane Herman

AND MORE!

Sponsored by the Tosa Green Team. Visit us at www.tosagreen.ning.com

Questions? Contact Jeff Roznowski at 414-258-0633 jroznowski@wi.rr.com

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]]> http://easttosa.org/blog/2009/04/neighborhood-discussion/feed/ 0 Tuesdays at Ten Storytime at Cranky Al’s http://easttosa.org/blog/2009/03/tuesdays-at-ten-storytime-at-cranky-als/ http://easttosa.org/blog/2009/03/tuesdays-at-ten-storytime-at-cranky-als/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:20:24 +0000 Meg http://easttosa.org/?p=238 Join Molly at Cranky Al’s for Tuesdays at Ten storytime.  Molly engages children in reading, singing and socializing  – while you can enjoy a cup of coffee and breakfast.  Stop by every Tuesday at 10am at Cranky Al’s.  For more details, visit www.tuesdaysatten.blogspot.com or call Molly at 414.303.0799.

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Meeting to Focus on Hart Park and Community Issues

Wauwatosa Mayor Jill Didier is pleased to announce her first town hall meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Garden Room of the Muellner Building, 7300 Chestnut Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213.

The meeting will focus on Wauwatosa’s Hart Park, the city’s center for recreation and community events.  Mayor Didier and city officials will update the community on recent improvements to the park and plans for further development.  Wauwatosa residents are invited to join the Mayor to ask questions and talk about community issues and concerns.  A majority of Common Council members may be present, but no action will be taken.

For more information on the meeting, please call David Brinker at 414-479-8900 ext. 5605 or email dbrinker@wauwatosa.net.

]]> http://easttosa.org/blog/2009/03/town-hall-meeting/feed/ 0 Juniper 61 now open for Lunch! http://easttosa.org/blog/2009/02/juniper-61-now-open-for-lunch/ http://easttosa.org/blog/2009/02/juniper-61-now-open-for-lunch/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:35:29 +0000 Meg http://easttosa.org/?p=166 Enjoy lunch at Tosa’s newest hot spot – Juniper 61.
Tuesday – Thursday 11am to 10pm
Friday – Saturday 11am to 11pm

Watch for more information on their upcoming brunch hours.

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