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Evans Scholarships Awarded to 14 Wisconsin High School Seniors

Submitted by Milwaukee Public Schools, Division of Community Engagement

Friday, February 25th, 2011, 11:43am

Evans Scholarships Awarded to 14 Wisconsin High School Seniors

Fourteen high school seniors from Wisconsin have been awarded the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship, a full tuition and housing college scholarship, beginning in fall 2011.

Evans Scholars are golf caddies who were selected based on four criteria: a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character.

The students, whose names are listed below, were awarded the scholarship to the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where they will live in the Evans Scholarship House. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years.

The Western Golf Association, headquartered in Golf, Illinois, has overseen the Chick Evans Scholarship Program through the Evans Scholars Foundation since 1930. It is among the nation’s largest privately funded scholarship programs.

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Become a community reporter or contributor for BLOCKS

Submitted by Milwaukee Public Schools, Division of Community Engagement

Friday, February 11th, 2011, 12:44pm

Become a community reporter or contributor for BLOCKS

Are you a school administrator or principal? Maybe you work at the Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement District or Visitor's Bureau. Perhaps you're part of a local community group or non-profit. Or, maybe you're just an enthusiastic member of your community.

Whatever your role, we're looking for you!

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24th Annual Old Settlers' Club Banquet

Submitted by Milwaukee Public Schools, Division of Community Engagement

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011, 3:15pm

Join the Washington County Historical Society in celebrating the history of Germantown. Enjoy an afternoon of memories with food, dancing and a special presentation on the history of Germantown.

Reservations are required by February 10, 2011. The cost, which includes a full lunch, is $17 per person. To register please call the Washington County Historical Society.

The event will be held at BuBs Irish Pub in Germantown February 20 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

More information:

Washington County Historical Society

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Red Cross Honors Blood Donors during National Blood Donor Month

Submitted by Milwaukee Public Schools, Division of Community Engagement

Thursday, January 6th, 2011, 3:43pm

Red Cross Honors Blood Donors during National Blood Donor Month

Since 1970, January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month. This year, the American Red Cross thanks all blood donors for helping to ensure a stable blood supply for patients in need both locally and across the country.

“Every year in the United States, nearly five million patients need blood transfusions,” said Greg Novinska, CEO of the local Red Cross Blood Services Region. “Because of dedicated, volunteer blood donors, the American Red Cross can help meet those needs.”

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Two Haitian students find hope in Wisconsin after the devastating earthquake in Port-au-Prince

Submitted by Milwaukee Public Schools, Division of Community Engagement

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011, 9:57am

Milwaukee Lutheran High School is sponsoring a Share the Hope Concert benefitting two Haitian students studying in Wisconsin. The concert will feature Christian recording artist Mike Westendorf and will take place on Saturday, January 22 at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium, 9700 Grandtosa Drive, Milwaukee. The concert is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected to help raise funds for the Haitian students.

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Blood drive January 10 at Northfield Manor

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 22nd, 1:22 pm

Please join the BloodCenter of Wisconsin & Northfield Manor Memory Care & Assisted Living community on January 10th for our Annual BloodCenter of Wisconsin Blood Drive at Northfield Manor in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Please contact Kelly Crabb at Northfield Manor - CRL at (262) 532-0800 or kcrabb@crlcares.com - with any questions.

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Lutheran Urban Mission Initiative Concordia University School students to receive Christmas Stocking

Submitted by Milwaukee Public Schools, Division of Community Engagement

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 4:40pm

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Grace Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls has adopted the students and families of LUMIN’s Concordia University School on Granville Road in Milwaukee. More than 200 handmade stockings filled with toys, necessities, and gift cards will be presented to the students following their school Christmas programs on December 9th (grades 4K-4) and December 16th (grades 5-8).

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