Sunday, May 15, 2011
Waukesha North High School's prom was held at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee on Saturday.
Dinner and dancing at Waukesha North High School's prom Saturday was held at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee. The theme for prom was A Night on the Nile, and James Blackburn and Amy Wielgus were named prom king and queen.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Fundraiser benefited Waukesha County Museum and Historical Society.
The leg warmers were on and the hair was teased high as community members came out for Retro Night: MTV 80s Edition at Crites Field. The fundraiser held Saturday night benefited the Waukesha County Museum and Historical Society. IN addition to food, drinks, PacMan and Rubik’s Cube, 2nd Wave, an 80s pop cover band, performed during the event.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Children ages 4 to 12 brought their unique Lego creations to the Waukesha Public Library's Children's Department for display.
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Children exhibited their one-of-a-kind Lego creations Thursday afternoon at the Waukesha Public Library. The creative Lego displays ranged in scope from fictional farm settings to small town diners and epic space battles. Each child got a chance to speak about their creation in front of the group and pose for pictures. Afterwards, the group broke up into teams for a timed Lego-building competition.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Walker Brothers Circus showcases international acts at the Waukesha County Expo.
The smell of popcorn wafted toward those standing in line waiting with bright, colorful umbrellas to avoid the drizzle. Inside the Waukesha County Expo center and away from the rain, children had their faces painted and received pony rides. Vendors selling pink, fluffy cotton candy and bright, glowing wands made their way through the crowds. The Walker Brothers Circus performed twice at the Waukesha County Expo on Tuesday. Then, before they knew it, everyone was seated and Jason Walker, the ringmaster for Walker Brother's Circus was introducing the first act – The Human Volcano. Many of the children just stared with their eyes wide open as they watched The Human Volcano, who comes from South Africa, bring the flames near his face. One …
Friday, April 22, 2011
SOPHIA organization holds neighborhood walk.
A group of downtown church members and people from SOPHIA – Stewards of Prophetic, Hopeful, Intentional Action – held a neighborhood prayer walk to remember Good Friday. The walk started at St. Luke's Lutheran Church and stopped at six stations where the members paused for reflection and prayer.
In honor of Earth Day, Retzer Nature center has been hosting a series of nature-themed events all week. Thursday afternoon, a group of 3- to 6-year-olds took to the trails on a nature hike.
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Friday, April 22, 2011
In celebration of Earth Day a group of 3- to 6-year-olds hit the trails at Retzer Nature Center for a nature exploration hike Thursday. The kids were given a bag with pictures of things to collect before the hike. The kids kept their eyes open in search of the items, including moss, bark and pine cones, while hiking through the woods. Friday marks the 41st anniversary of Earth Day.
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
Makeover competition benefited the Humane Animal Welfare Society.
Groomers from across the state competed in the "Extreme Makeover: HAWS" edition to benefit the Humane Animal Welfare Society shelter Sunday afternoon. The 11 adoptable dogs served as models for the competition. Groomers were given two hours to work with their dogs, which were given baths and a nail trim before the show. The event included raffle prizes and a doggie treat bake sale.
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The WCT PlayMakers and the ACAP Players join forces with a musical-comedy adaptation of the immortal bard's classic story.
The WCT PlayMakers and ACAP Players are currently putting on a musical-comedy adaptation of William Shakespear's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Waukesha Civic Theater. The fun production runs just under an hour and a half and is showing April 15 through 19. You can catch the play at 2 p.m. Sunday and at 10 a.m. and noon Monday and Tuesday. Tickets are $5 each, or $4 each for a group of 10 or more.
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Monday, April 11, 2011
The Waukesha Lacrosse team beat Montini Catholic at the Curds and Whey Pre-Season Jamboree on Saturday at Uihlein Soccer Park.
Waukesha Lacrosse played pre-season games at the Curds and Whey Jamboree Saturday at Uihlein Field. Waukesha Patch was there to shoot a photo gallery at the Waukesha-Montini Catholic matchup.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
City leaders and firefighters gather at Fire Station no. 4 to celebrate Lt. Jack Christenson's retirement.
A retirement party was held in honor of Lt. Jack Christenson, who spent his last day with the Waukesha Fire Department on Friday. Christenson's retirement was accepted at the last Police and Fire Commission. He plans to move back home to an hour north of Eau Claire, he said.
Jill
10:44 am on Wednesday, April 27, 2011
After seeing Mystere in Vegas this wasn't very exciting for me but my 2 year old loved it.   more ›