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Safe Babies Healthy Families Promises “An Evening to Remember” at Annual Gala Event

Waukesha, Wis. – The May 3 Annual Gala Event of Safe Babies Healthy Families, Waukesha County’s premier agency working to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect, promises “An Evening to Remember” of fun, food, great auction items and the chance to make a tremendous difference in our communities…

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Outstanding Volunteers Honored at 30th Annual Awards Celebration

On Thursday, April 12, the Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee honored exceptional volunteers and their contributions to our community through area nonprofits at the 30th Annual Volunteer Celebration at the Italian Conference Center in Milwaukee. The annual "Inspire by Example" awards recognize …

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World Malaria Day on April 25, 2012.

BROOKFIELD, WI (April 17, 2012) –Mosquito Squad of Waukesha County (www.mosquitosquad.com) is joining forces with Malaria No More, (http://www.malarianomore.org/) to raise awareness of malaria as a disease that is treatable and preventable through the recognition of World Malaria Day on April 25, …

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WCTC Instructor Wins Mold Maker of the Year Award

Waukesha County Technical College instructor Bob Novak has been awarded the 2012 Mold Maker of the Year by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Mold Making and Mold Design Division. The award recognizes one industry professional who has contributed to the betterment of the mold making industry. …

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Earth Day Weekend E-Recycling Events

Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, and the annual reminder to take care of the planet is a good time to e-cycle the unwanted and unused electronics in your home or office. “E-cycling a computer, DVD player, or other electronic device provides an opportunity to recycle reusable components and keep …

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Rabid Aardvarks win WAMI 2012 Cover Band of the Year award

Waukesha-based RABID AARDVARKS were named the WINNERS for 2012 Cover Band of the Year at last night's WAMI Award Show. Coverage of the Award show and a full list of winners can be found at the WAMI website: http://wamimusic.com The members of Rabid Aardvarks are: Annie Buege (Lead & Backing Vocals…

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Wisconsin Woman Shares How She Teaches Exburb Livers to Enjoy Life Near a Farm in Current Issue of Country Magazine

When Waukesha’s Janice Biniok and her husband John moved to their farm it was figuratively way out there, in the heart of the country.  In the ensuing decades, as the neighboring metropolis and its suburbs spread, Biniok now finds their piece of heaven surrounded by subdivisions, ones full of city …

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Chairman of Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Speaks at Cornell Club of Wisconsin Annual Dinner on May 2, 2012

William Foote, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will be the keynote speaker at the Cornell Club of Wisconsin banquet on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Foote is the retired CEO of USG Corporation, North America’s leading producer of gypsum wallboard, joint compound and a vast array of …

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“Savvy Social Security Planning” Seminar to Detail Strategies for Maximizing Benefits

Pewaukee, Wis. – For most people, Social Security is a simple equation. They work. They pay in. They retire. They collect benefits. However, Social Security offers many opportunities for retired workers to supplement their income from the longstanding federal program. A well-planned strategy can …

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Catholic Memorial High School Girls Rugby Team Going to Nationals

The Catholic Memorial Varsity Girls Rugby team is one of only eight teams in the country invited to Stanford University to compete in the High School National Championships May 11-13, 2012.  Memorial first began competing in girls’ rugby in 2007 and now finds itself bound for its first trip to the …

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