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    Q & A with Antonio of Warpstorm Games & Lounge

      Creating community with games, boba, and safe spaces. Meet Antonio, one of the owners of Warpstorm Games and Lounge over on 6120 W Layton Ave in Greenfield. This wonderful store creates a safe place in the neighborhood that welcomes…

    By Diane Barker
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    March Local Events

    Space Night March 4th 7PM – 8:30PM FREE admission. UWM is putting on a free stargazing session followed by the opportunity to ask questions. Dress the kiddos up in as astronauts or aliens! Physics Building Room 1391900 E Kenwood Blvd,…

    By Diane Barker
  • Community,  Creative

    Love Your Tools

    Winter in Wisconsin is no joke. Everything is cold, wet, and covered with a layer of rust. And inevitably there’s always a tool left forgotten outside only to be discovered in spring looking worse for wear and a sad shade…

    By Diane Barker
  • Food,  Recipes

    Twice Baked Potatoes

    When winter is getting pretty harsh, I like to warm up the house and my belly with this easy-to-make potato recipe. You can dress it up as much as you like and it will always hit the spot. Baked potatoes…

    By Diane Barker
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    February Local Events

    3rd St. Vintage Market Feb 6th – 7th 12PM – 7PM FREE admission. 22 total vendors over the weekend, with 11 different vendors each day 3rd Street Market Hall275 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee Mittenfest 2026 Feb 7th 12PM – 8PM…

    By Diane Barker
  • Food,  Recipes

    Peppermint Bark

    Tis the season for delicious peppermint bark! Few recipes are as simple and as fun as this one. Grab the kids, a hammer, and smash some candy canes! Peppermint Bark is the perfect recipe to do with the family and…

    By Diane Barker
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    Milwaukee Holiday Markets

    West Allis Christkindlmarkt Dec. 5th 4-9 p.m & Saturday, Dec. 6th noon-4 p.m FREE admission. Outdoor Christmas Market featuring over 50 community vendors.West Allis Farmer’s Market Old World Christmas Market Dec 5th – 14th 10AM – 5PM Admission is $8…

    By Diane Barker
  • Community,  Food,  Local Events

    Bayview Community Center Food Drive

    The Bayview Community Center Needs Our Help! Tis the season of giving and one of the best things to do is to help out our local community. The Bayview Community Center has a list of items that you can donate…

    By Diane Barker
  • Community,  Creative,  Features,  Local Makers

    Q & A with Vanessa Vanderhoef

    BUILDING THE WHOLE VILLAGE, ONE PIECE AT A TIME I fund my own nonprofit while working as a personal care worker, Uber driver, and small business owner. My focus is on building projects that connect people to faith, housing, and…

    By Diane Barker
  • Community,  Local Business,  Local Events

    Local Halloween Events

    Cedarburg Creek Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm Monday – Sunday 10AM – 6PM FREE farm admission. Pumpkin farm, corn maze, petting zoo, and more! 649 WI-60 Trunk,Cedarburg, WI 53012 Lindner Pumpkin Farm Monday – Sunday 10AM – 6PM Pumpkin…

    By Diane Barker
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