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Community Walk for Transit Advocacy
Apr
19
11:30 AM11:30

Community Walk for Transit Advocacy

Join us for a 1.2-mile walk from the future BRT hub at 27th & Wisconsin down into the Valley. Participants will experience the current conditions for commuters along the route, and will provide input on the types of pedestrian enhancements they’d like to see in the corridor. Your discussion feedback will contribute to the MobiliSE Advocacy Action Plan to help improve pedestrian safety.

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June Sunset Kayak & Canoe Tour
Jun
18
5:30 PM17:30

June Sunset Kayak & Canoe Tour

  • Milwaukee Kayak Company @ Twisted Fisherman (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on a relaxed paddle into the sunset on the Menomonee River. We'll learn about the history of the Menomonee River Valley and see the city from a different perspective. On the way back, we'll switch on our headlamps and enjoy a moonlit trip back past the Harley-Davidson Museum® and other sights.

Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Don’t delay. We will paddle upriver as far as time allows before turning around and paddling back to our dock.

Cost: $45 per single kayak, $85 per tandem kayak/.canoe; half will be donated to Menomonee Valley Partners

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Walk the Hank - Along Harley Segment and Reed Street Yards
Jun
18
5:30 PM17:30

Walk the Hank - Along Harley Segment and Reed Street Yards

The Harley-Davidson Museum® is located in one of Milwaukee’s most interesting locations, jutting out between the Menomonee River and Menomonee Canal. Beautifully landscaped, this segment loops around the Museum, connecting to the Sixth Street Bridge, and to Reed Street Yards, an area with innovative stormwater management techniques that keep pollutants out of our waterways. Judy Springer, Hank Aaron State Trail Board Member will guide the walk along the waterway highlighting the innovative stormwater manager bioswales, the creative features of Freshwater Way, Reed Street Yards, and more. Event will take place rain or shine.

Location: Meet at the northwest parking lot at the intersection of Sixth Street and Canal Street in Milwaukee. The North Parking Garden is part of the Harley-Davidson Museum and is located on the west side of Sixth Street.

COST: $2 Residents or Non-Residents. Register at www.MilwaukeeRecreation.net

Under ‘On-line Registration’ search, ‘Walk the Hank’ Registration code: TBD QUESTIONS: Please contact info@hankaaronstatetrail.org.

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July Sunset Kayak Tour
Jul
23
5:30 PM17:30

July Sunset Kayak Tour

  • Milwaukee Kayak Company @ Twisted Fisherman (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on a relaxed paddle into the sunset on the Menomonee River. We'll learn about the history of the Menomonee River Valley and see the city from a different perspective. On the way back, we'll switch on our headlamps and enjoy a moonlit trip back past the Harley-Davidson Museum® and other sights.

Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Don’t delay. We will paddle upriver as far as time allows before turning around and paddling back to our dock.

Cost: $40 per person; $15 will be donated back to Menomonee Valley Partners

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Walk the Hank - Through the Central Valley
Aug
6
5:30 PM17:30

Walk the Hank - Through the Central Valley

You've probably passed this area dozens of times, but didn't realize what is not seen and certainly didn't realize what was here before. Let's take a closer look at the ponds, their function, and their artistic embellishments. We'll also talk about the history of the Milwaukee Road, one of the largest rail yards of its time, its thousands of dedicated workers, and the project to honor them. We'll end by enjoying the walking paths, riverside trails, and abundance of native plants on this section of the trail.

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August Sunset Kayak Tour
Aug
20
5:30 PM17:30

August Sunset Kayak Tour

  • Milwaukee Kayak Company @ Twisted Fisherman (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on a relaxed paddle into the sunset on the Menomonee River. We'll learn about the history of the Menomonee River Valley and see the city from a different perspective. On the way back, we'll switch on our headlamps and enjoy a moonlit trip back past the Harley-Davidson Museum® and other sights.

Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Don’t delay. We will paddle upriver as far as time allows before turning around and paddling back to our dock.

Cost: $40 per person; $15 will be donated back to Menomonee Valley Partners

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Valley Week 2024: Sunset Kayak Tour
Sep
17
5:30 PM17:30

Valley Week 2024: Sunset Kayak Tour

  • Milwaukee Kayak Company @ Twisted Fisherman (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on a relaxed paddle into the sunset on the Menomonee River. We'll learn about the history of the Menomonee River Valley and see the city from a different perspective. On the way back, we'll switch on our headlamps and enjoy a moonlit trip back past the Harley-Davidson Museum® and other sights.

Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Don’t delay. We will paddle upriver as far as time allows before turning around and paddling back to our dock.

Cost: $40 per person; $15 will be donated back to Menomonee Valley Partners

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Valley Week 2024: Happy Hour Cruise
Sep
18
4:00 PM16:00

Valley Week 2024: Happy Hour Cruise

The 45-minute Happy Hour Cruise will tour you around the Menomonee River. Bring some friends, grab a drink, and enjoy the views and stories of the Valley. Cruises depart at 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm. $15/person gets you a cruise, drink from Twisted Fisherman, and tour - and $5 is donated back to MVP!

With the seasons changing, this is likely your last chance to get out on the river this year!

Cost: $15, $5 of your ticket is donated to Menomonee Valley Partners

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Celebrate at UEDA's Carnival Milwaukee 2024
Mar
8
5:30 PM17:30

Celebrate at UEDA's Carnival Milwaukee 2024

This year, Menomonee Valley Partners will receive the 2024 Bill Johnson Bridge Builder Award! Every year, the Bridge Builder Award recognizes a community member or partner for their efforts to honor diversity and connect people and places through the expression of culture in food, art, music, and space.

Menomonee Valley Partners has been recognized for our commitment to connecting people and place through projects that feature the cultural identity, natural heritage, vibrant local businesses, and unique spaces in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley.


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Urban Candlelight Hike in Three Bridges Park - hosted by UEC and FOHAST
Feb
24
5:30 PM17:30

Urban Candlelight Hike in Three Bridges Park - hosted by UEC and FOHAST

  • Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hiking by candlelight and warm refreshments await at Three Bridges Park’s annual Urban Candlelight Hike! The Hank Aaron State Trail will be lit with candles to welcome and guide explorers through this beautiful urban oasis. This event will take place with or without snow. Co-hosted by the Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail and Urban Ecology Center.

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Sunset Kayak Tour
Oct
3
5:00 PM17:00

Sunset Kayak Tour

Join us on a relaxed paddle into the sunset on the Menomonee River. Great for beginners or those with paddling experience! We'll learn about the history of the Menomonee River Valley and see the city from a different perspective. On the way back, we'll switch on our headlamps and enjoy a moonlit trip back past the Harley-Davidson Museum® and other sights.

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Cost: $45 per single kayak, $85 for tandem kayak/canoe; and half will be donated back to Menomonee Valley Partners

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Happy Hour Cruise
Sep
27
4:00 PM16:00

Happy Hour Cruise

The 45-minute Happy Hour Cruise will tour you around the Menomonee River. Bring some friends, grab a drink, and enjoy the views and stories of the Valley. Cruises depart at 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm. $15/person gets you a cruise, drink from Twisted Fisherman, and tour - and $5 is donated back to MVP!

With the seasons changing, this is likely your last chance to get out on the river this year!

Cost: $15, $5 of your ticket is donated to Menomonee Valley Partners

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Public Art Walking Tour
Sep
24
11:00 AM11:00

Public Art Walking Tour

  • Shimek Memorial Track & Field Facility (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the Menomonee Valley Public Art Walking tour on Sunday, September 24th 2023 from 11:00am - 12:30pm. This is one-way walking tour will take you from “Tending the Fire” in front of Potawatomi Casino | Hotel to a new mural going up on the bridge across from Brew City CrossFit.

Cost: Free

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August Sunset Kayak & Canoe Tour
Aug
29
5:30 PM17:30

August Sunset Kayak & Canoe Tour

Join us on a relaxed paddle into the sunset on the Menomonee River. We'll learn about the history of the Menomonee River Valley and see the city from a different perspective. On the way back, we'll switch on our headlamps and enjoy a moonlit trip back past the Harley-Davidson Museum® and other sights.

Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Don’t delay. We will paddle upriver as far as time allows before turning around and paddling back to our dock.

Cost: $45 per single kayak, $85 per tandem kayak/canoe; $15 will be donated back to Menomonee Valley Partners

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July Sunset Kayak & Canoe Tour
Jul
25
5:30 PM17:30

July Sunset Kayak & Canoe Tour

Join us on a relaxed paddle into the sunset on the Menomonee River. We'll learn about the history of the Menomonee River Valley and see the city from a different perspective. On the way back, we'll switch on our headlamps and enjoy a moonlit trip back past the Harley-Davidson Museum® and other sights.

Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Don’t delay. We will paddle upriver as far as time allows before turning around and paddling back to our dock.

Cost: $45 per single kayak, $85 per tandem kayak/.canoe; half will be donated to Menomonee Valley Partners

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Harley-Davidson Homecoming™
Jul
13
to Jul 16

Harley-Davidson Homecoming™

  • Harley-Davidson Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 120TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

H-D will celebrate its 120th anniversary in 2023 with the launch of Harley-Davidson Homecoming, an annual four-day festival filled with music, food, and moto-culture. The inaugural event will be held in Harley’s hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 13–16, 2023. Riders, enthusiasts, and fans from around the world will gather for this unforgettable weekend. 

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Free Fishing Weekend
Jun
2
to Jun 3

Free Fishing Weekend

Wisconsin is home to 49 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, roughly 15,000 lakes and so much more. On Free Fishing Weekend, you can cast a line without having a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp. What a great opportunity for family and friends to give it a try!

Free Fishing Weekend happens twice per year! Free Fishing Weekends are always held the third full weekend in January and the first full weekend in June.

Anglers can fish state waters where there is an open season. All other fishing regulations apply, such as limits on the number and size of fish you can keep and any seasons when you must release certain fish species.

Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources page for more information on how to get out and catch some fish this weekend!

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Melissa Cook Spring Ride
May
6
1:00 PM13:00

Melissa Cook Spring Ride

The Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail invite you to kick off the spring trail season at the 2023 Melissa Cook Spring Ride. This is a fun, family-friendly, leisurely group ride that can be done at your own pace! It’s a great way to see where the Hank Aaron State Trail goes, how it connects, and just enjoy a spring day in this urban wilderness. More than 10 acres of green space run along the Hank Aaron State trail, a sight to behold.

We will meet as a group at 1pm in Menomonee Valley Community Park (212 S 36th Street where W Canal Street and W Milwaukee Road meet). From here, we’ll ride 3 miles to the west end of the trail where it ends at Underwood Creek and connects with Oak Leaf Trail and ultimately to the New Berlin Trail. A unique feature at this intersection is the refurbished copper shelter. Our return trip will feature awesome views of the Wisconsin State Fair Park, murals on Kelmann Restoration buildings, new sapling and revegetation from the Dickinson Volunteer Planting Day, and more.

Upon your return to the Menomonee River Valley, grab a drink and snacks at a number of local businesses open to bikers and trail enthusiasts.

Questions? Contact info@hankaaronstatetrail.org

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Everything DiSC Training
Apr
14
8:30 AM08:30

Everything DiSC Training

  • Marquette University’s 313 Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
 
 

What is DiSC and how can it help workers?

Everything DiSC® is a research-validated assessment tool that measures a leader’s preferences and tendencies based on the DiSC® model. This simple yet powerful model describes four basic styles: D, i, S, and C (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness).

 

Participants receive a 20-page report containing personalized insights that deepen their understanding of self and others, making workplace and personal interactions more enjoyable and effective. In addition, participants will have unlimited access to the MyEverythingDiSC website for further insights about DiSC and strategies for applying DiSC to real work situations.

 

Training Session

Through personal reflection, group interaction, and discussions, participants will explore the priorities that drive their behavior and learn what comes naturally and what might be challenging when interacting with others. They will also gain actionable strategies to strengthen their interpersonal interactions at all levels in the workplace.  

Instructor: Wendy S. Butler, MSHR, Certified DiSC trainer

Costs

This session is a benefit for employees in the Menomonee River Valley and will only cost participants $50, thanks to the generosity of Marquette University and the Menomonee River Valley BID. Similar opportunities are upwards of $250 per person.

The class is limited to 24 participants, so be sure to register by Friday, March 24, 2023. Due to class size, the number of registrants per business will be limited.

Sponsored by:

The Menomonee Valley BID and Marquette University Department of Human Resources

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Steelhead Run
Apr
1
to Apr 30

Steelhead Run

Fishing for steelhead, also known as rainbow trout, can be one of the most exciting of Wisconsin’s many angling opportunities - and some the best time for steelhead fishing arrives around April to Lake Michigan tributary streams.

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John McGivern's Main Streets - Menomonee Valley Premiere
Mar
28
7:00 PM19:00

John McGivern's Main Streets - Menomonee Valley Premiere

Be among the first to view the Menomonee Valley Episode of "John McGivern's Main Streets"! Join John McGivern as he explores this thriving district in the heart of the city. Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley features some of the most popular entertainment destinations in Wisconsin with the Harley-Davidson Museum, Potawatomi Casino Hotel, and American Family Field. But there is also plenty of great food and drink, shopping, art, and outdoor fun for John to experience. In addition, John and his new co-host, Emmy Fink, will go behind the scenes to see what delicious goods are made only in the Valley!

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Urban Candlelight Hike in Three Bridges Park
Feb
25
5:30 PM17:30

Urban Candlelight Hike in Three Bridges Park

Hiking by candlelight and warm refreshments await at Three Bridges Park’s annual Urban Candlelight Hike! The Hank Aaron State Trail will be lit with candles to welcome and guide explorers through this beautiful urban oasis. This event will take place with or without snow. Co-hosted by the Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail and Urban Ecology Center.

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Free Fishing Weekend
Jan
21
to Jan 22

Free Fishing Weekend

Wisconsin is home to 49 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, roughly 15,000 lakes and so much more. On Free Fishing Weekend, you can cast a line without having a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp. What a great opportunity for family and friends to give it a try!

Free Fishing Weekend happens twice per year! Free Fishing Weekends are always held the third full weekend in January and the first full weekend in June.

Anglers can fish state waters where there is an open season. All other fishing regulations apply, such as limits on the number and size of fish you can keep and any seasons when you must release certain fish species.

Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources page for more information on how to get out and catch some fish this weekend!

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