Monday, October 20, 2008

Funding the Parks

There will be a referendum on the November ballot for a 1% increase in the sales tax. This tax increase is meant to increase funding for the parks, transit and emergency services. The bulk of the increase will go to the parks.

This sales tax increase will also fund some property tax relief, as parks, transit and emergency services will be removed from the property tax levy.

The sales tax increase will provide a dedicated stream of funding for Milwaukee County's parks.

Please read more:
http://qualityoflifealliance.com/
http://cityparksblog.org/2008/10/16/referendums-for-city-parks/

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Last week for South Shore Farmers Market

Thank you, everyone, for such a wonderful season at the South Shore Farmers Market. It has been another season of record crowds!

This Saturday, October 18, is the last market for the season.

Please join us again, next year on Saturday, June 20, 2009.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Think*Taste*Trust at South Shore Farmers Market

Think|Taste|Trust Festival

A festival to celebrate local eating....

Rain Date: Sat, October 11th - 8 am until noon.

At the South Shore Farmer's Market in Milwaukee (2900 South Shore Drive in Bayview)

Stop on by and say hello- it should be a beautiful day. Here’s what you’ll find:

  • · Talk with members of Friends of Real Food, Slow Food WiSE, and the Milwaukee CSA Initiative about the importance of local eating
  • · Sign the Healthy Food Bill Declaration.
  • · Be inspired by food-related art.
  • · Tour the market. Meet farmers. Talk with producers. Ask questions. Buy local delicacies.