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Editor’s Letter: Embracing Change

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    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
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    Vanessa’s Soft Sugar Cookie Base

    This recipe was originally inspired by Adriana from TikTok (@adrianassweetlife). Be sure to follow her for more amazing cookie inspiration! This is Vanessa’s personal adaptation of her snickerdoodle base, transformed into a soft sugar cookie.

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
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    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
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    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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    Sweet Potato Pie

    This warm spicy sweet potato pie is perfect for Fall. Pair with whipped cream or warm custard and you have yourself a delicious after dinner treat. Or be a bit cheeky and enjoy at breakfast.

    By Diane Barker
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    Q & A with Diane Barker

    Giving back as a self-employed creator. It can be hard when you are a self-employed creator to find the resources, let along the time, to give back to your community. Diane created a free monthly resource to help connect writers and…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
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The Makers’ Forge is a free collaborative magazine provided by the non-profit Sustainable Farmstead Solutions. It inspires, empowers, and connects creators, builders, and dreamers. It blends art, sustainability, community impact, and practical skills to shape a stronger, more connected future. Every issue sparks creativity, supports local talent, and provides actionable tools to thrive. 

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The Makers' Forge is a collaborative magazine that inspires, empowers, and connects creators, builders, and dreamers.
Life is strange. You get to a certain point and yo Life is strange. You get to a certain point and you look back at everything you’ve been through, everything you’ve believed, everything you’ve lost, and you realize there was an old version of you that had to dissolve. You are not the same person anymore. That’s where I am right now at this age. My life is in flux. The Makers’ Forge is changing, too.Read more at The Makers' Forge!https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/09/08/editors-letter-embracing-change/#nonprofit #transitioning #metamorphosis #embracingchange #buildingcommunity
If you are looking for things to do in Milwaukee f If you are looking for things to do in Milwaukee for September, we've got you covered! Check out some of these fun events and support some great causes!https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/09/02/september-local-events/
We'll be at @riverwestfarmersmarket tomorrow! Lear We'll be at @riverwestfarmersmarket tomorrow! Learn about our non-profit. Come say hi, get some cookies, and free kids books! We can't wait to meet you!
These past few years it seems like we're hearing m These past few years it seems like we're hearing more about dangerous heat more often than we used to in the world. Every summer brings another stretch of days when the temperature and humidity climb higher than expected. Most people think we'll know when it's "too hot," but heat-related illnesses can develop gradually and the real danger can hit you without warning, especially after hours spent working or exercising in the heat. Knowing the signs of heat stroke gives us a chance to respond quickly to seek help. Here are some things to look out for:https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/08/21/signs-treatments-of-heat-stroke-and-heat-exhaustion/
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