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Guinness world record attempt happens June 23, Lake Geneva

Submitted by Dustin Alexander, Community Reporter
Saturday, March 31st, 2012, 2:05am
Guinness world record attempt happens June 23, Lake Geneva

Vespa and scooter enthusiasts and their fans can participate in a Guinness world record attempt for the largest scooter parade on the planet. The rally happens Saturday, June 23, 2012. The parade kicks off at 11:00 a.m.

Participation is free to anyone who will be driving any type of scooter in the parade. For those who don't wish to ride in the parade, it's a great opportunity to watch the event and be a part of history in the making.

The two-mile route through historic Lake Geneva will have a police escort. It ends with a celebration at Flatiron Park in the City of Lake Geneva. Coordinators hope to have 1,000 Vespas and scooters of all types participate.

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Clarke Square still unmarked as permit problems persist

Submitted by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011, 6:00pm
Clarke Square still unmarked as permit problems persist

 

City of Milwaukee officials and representatives of the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative are working to secure locations for Clarke Square gateway markers after the city denied permits at three of the five original sites. Of the original locations, only one is still being proposed on city property.

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Raining Jane August 5 at Millions For Music Concert Series

Submitted by Dustin Alexander, Community Reporter
Monday, August 1st, 2011, 2:15am
Raining Jane August 5 at Millions For Music Concert Series

Raining Jane comes to town August 5 as part of the Millions For Music Concert Series in Milwaukee. The four lady band plays the acoustic, indie-rock genre of music that's becoming all the rage across the nation.

Millions For Music events are concerts hosted by Susan Million who has a love and passion for music. Million said, "This is a chance for local and national artists to play in an intimate, cozy setting with a small group of people. It gives artists the chance to showcase their talents right here in Milwaukee."

The venue couldn't be more fitting for these type's of events. Live Artists Studio, 228 S. 1st Street, Suite 302, in Milwaukee is a New York Style loft equipped with a bar and an ever changing gallery of progressive artwork.

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Country Thunder roars into Wisconsin July 21-24

Submitted by Dustin Alexander, Community Reporter
Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 6:50am
Country Thunder roars into Wisconsin July 21-24

Country music fans dust off your cowboy hats, shine your boots and get on those jeans and faded shirts. The 2011 Country Thunder Concert Series saddles up and rides into Twin Lakes July 21 through 24.

Some of C & W's hottest music acts from yesterday and today take two to stages over a fun-filled, all-American, four-day period. Folks will be camping out right on the grounds, enjoying tailgaiting, the beautiful Wisconsin Summer weather and nights under the stars. The sounds of country crooners like Lady Antebellum, Lorrie Morgan, Josh Turner, Rascal Flatts, The Charlie Daniel's Band and many more will play into the early morning hours.

Here's the 2011 Country Thunder all-star lineup.

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Traffic advisory: Jimmy Buffet concert to see 30,000 attendees

Submitted by Dustin Alexander, Community Reporter
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011, 10:29pm
Traffic advisory: Jimmy Buffet concert to see 30,000 attendees

The Jimmy Buffet Concert will be a lot of fun, but also proposes a logistical nightmare for Walworth County Sheriff's deputies, local authorities and road crews trying to get work done on a multi-mile stretch of Interstate 43 near Bowers Road. The concert is proposed to draw nearly 30,000 fans of  the recording industry giant with many coming from all over the FOX 6 viewing area.

Musical legend Jimmy Buffett performs at Alpine Valley Music Theatre Saturday, June 25 at 8 p.m. The Walworth County Sheriff's Office has issued a traffic advisory for the entire area.

Road construction is underway on I-43 between Elkhorn and the Waukesha County line in both directions. Additionally, the Highway D bridge is being replaced.

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Library book club information

Submitted by CT Kaupp, FOX6 Intern
Monday, May 30th, 2011, 10:18am
Library book club information

Join your neighbors, friends and family for lively book discussions at the following Milwaukee Public Library locations:

*All discussions are free and open to public. New members are always welcome!*

Tippecanoe Library - 3912 South Howell Avenue

Driftless by David Rhodes

Wednesday June 8: 6-7 p.m.

 

Washington Park Library - 2121 North Sherman Boulevard

Green Lantern: Secret Origin by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis

Washington Park comic book and graphic novel book club (readers of 18+ are welcome to attend)

Tuesday June 14: 6:45-7:45 p.m.

 

Bay View Library - 2655 South Kinnickinnic Avenue

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Wednesday June 15: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

 

East Library - 1910 East North Avenue

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin

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Foreclosed Home Demolished in Clarke Square

Submitted by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, 11:47am
Foreclosed Home Demolished in Clarke Square

A home on the corner of South 20th and Scott Street in Clarke Square was demolished last week. The house was torn down as part of the Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). One NSP strategy is to raze blighted foreclosed properties in target areas. The program’s goal is to stabilize neighborhoods most affected by the foreclosure crisis.

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