Menomonee Valley Partners

The Big Huzzah is only one week away! Come to the annual benefit through our friend in the Valley, All Hands Boatworks and help support transformative youth development and hands-on learning through wooden boatbuilding and their use for Milwaukee's youths. Tickets include two drinks, food, and great camaraderie as you mingle with staff, volunteers, supporters, students, and their parents. Come to the Boat Shop at 621 S 12th St Milwaukee, WI 53204, to see what and how we help build youth, community and, yes, boats here in Milwaukee!

Are you or a colleague interested in pursuing a Master's level degree from Marquette University and could use a discount? We have a couple of days left for the second information session for the Marquette Tuition Savings Program, which will be held on Wednesday, October 30th. Marquette University and Menomonee Valley Partners, in partnership with Near West Side Partners (NWSP), have a very unique program that provides scholarship dollars for workers of the district pursuing upper-level business degrees. To make attendance easier for all, the event will be virtual. Learn more here- https://ow.ly/neTG50TTB2f RSVP here at Noon- 1pm- https://ow.ly/WGXB50TTB2h or RSVP here at 4.30pm- 6pm- https://ow.ly/NltV50TTB2i

Congrats to the Valley's very own Third Space Brewing!!

Trail Closure Notice – Prescribed Burn Operations On Saturday, October 19th from 9am-4:30pm, Urban Ecology Center will be conducting an prescribed burn between Valley Passage and 33rd Court. During this time, the burn unit will be closed to trail use. Valley Passage bridge will remain open during the burn. Thank you for your patience as this important habitat management work is completed. Additionally, if you are interested in participating in the prescribed burn, offered as a training session open to public, UEC is offering the training for $25 and registration can be found at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gN3issVD

Remember there are 2 more days in October to come to Safer Streets Workshops and let your voice be heard. We want your help in envsioning a safer future for the streets in our community! RSVP Here: https://ow.ly/GsJE50TJfyA

Through a partnership with Marquette University, employees of Near West Side Partners (NWSP) (Business Improvement District 10) and Menomonee Valley Partners (Business Improvement District 26) may save $6,000 while pursuing a master’s degree and at least $2,400 while pursuing a graduate certificate through the Tuition Savings Program. The Tuition Savings Program website contains a list of eligible programs – many of which may be completed fully or partially online. Tuition savings through Marquette may be combined with employer-provided tuition benefits. To learn more, please visit the Tuition Savings Program website: https://lnkd.in/evtvAg3K Or attend one of the following workshops: October 9, 11:30am-1pm, Charter Wire, 3700 W Milwaukee Rd, RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gZXBiftd October 30, 4:30-6pm, Concordia 27, 801 N 27th St, RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gbBjBzTY For more questions, please contact [email protected]

Big thanks to Menomonee Valley Partners and Urban Ecology Center for organizing fun family outings on the HAST this Fall with children's story hikes. The leaves are changing colors - let's enjoy the outdoors together! ????

Valley Week, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel continues tomorrow as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of MVP with Kids Story Hike! This will be our last event for Valley Week so come out! Enjoy a morning hike for kids in Three Bridges Park. Come to 3700 West Pierce St to get the day started. Three storytellers will be stationed along the route, ready to engage young minds with stories amidst nature in the heart of the city. Two Story Hikes will depart, one at 9:30 AM and one at 10:30 AM The route is 1 mile and will take about an hour to complete. Parents must accompany children during this activity. This event is offered in collaboration with the Urban Ecology Center. This event is free, but we ask you to RSVP so we have an estimate of how many people will attend. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/cFZf50TsaLo

Valley Week, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel continues tomorrow as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of MVP with Valley Trivia Night! Find your friends with the most smarts and best deduction skills to assemble a group for Valley Trivia Night! Come to MOTOR Bar and Restaurant this Friday from 6pm-9pm! All questions are multiple choice and are based on anything and everything in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley, and a few from Milwaukee and Wisconsin too! Trivia is $1 per player and you can have up to four people per team. Our amazing quizmaster Dan Sterk from Regal Rexnord is volunteering his expertise, so your whole entry fee will benefit Menomonee Valley Partners and the continued revitalization of the Menomonee River Valley! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eE-tUJFa

Valley Week, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel, continues tomorrow as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of MVP with Electronics Recycling & Breakfast and Happy Hour Cruises! Alongside our hosts at Stamm Technologies, come to 1207 W. Canal St from 7am- 12pm to recycle your old laptops, cables, wires and more while you enjoy some delicious breakfast and coffee from 7am- 9am. Then join us for a relaxing and casual 45-minute happy hour float along the Menomonee River and Menomonee Canal. Hear about some of the Valley's history and upcoming developments along the way! The boat departs from the Twisted Fisherman Crab Shack. Cruises leave the dock sharp at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your cruise sets sail. You will need time to check-in and grab your drink at the Twisted Fisherman bar before boarding. If you have a large group, try to board first to ensure you get seats together. Cost is only $15, which gets you a drink ticket and $5 of your ticket will be donated to Menomonee Valley Partners, a nonprofit working to revitalize the Menomonee River Valley. For more info about these events and others during Valley Week, go here: https://ow.ly/2xOC50Tpz9b