LARSON REPORT
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
November 23, 2011
CONTACT ME
Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or opinions you might
have.
Office Phone: (608) 266-7505
Toll-free Phone: (800) 361-5487
Email:
Sen.Larson@legis.wi.gov
Mailing Address:
State Capitol
P.O. Box 7882
Madison, WI 53707
Web Site:
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
Supporting our neighbors and being involved in our community is of the utmost importance. Some community events that might be of interest to you and your family are listed below.
Environmental Short
Films
November 30 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join student
filmmakers from UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, and MPS for a screening and
discussion of several "green" short films. Each film focuses on a
different issue facing Wisconsin. The discussion will investigate and
expand on what makes a film "environmental." Cost for adults and
accompanied children is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. For more
information about the Urban Ecology Center and this event, please
CLICK HERE.
Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park (MAP)
4145 W. Lisbon Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 344-5460
9th Annual Broom
Ball Classic at MSOE
December 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Broomball is a great game for new and veteran players alike. For
the past eight years, Milwaukeeans have teamed up to provide toys for
disadvantaged Milwaukee area children. This year’s efforts will benefit
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee. Join in on the fun this
holiday season by playing some broomball for a good cause. Team fee
registration is $50; player fee is $10 or a new toy donation.
CLICK HERE to visit the Milwaukee School of Engineering's Web site.
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MAP)
1025 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(800) 332-6763
Milwaukee Bike Swap
December 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the Bike Federation's annual Milwaukee Bike
Swap. Stop by the union to buy and sell parts, accessories, bicycles,
clothing and bike-themed crafts. The swap is a fundraiser for the
Milwaukee Bicycle Works and the UW-Milwaukee Cycling Club.
Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, and free for children 12
and under.
CLICK HERE for additional information.
UW-Milwaukee Union's Second Floor Ballroom (MAP)
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 229-1122
Local First
Milwaukee's Buy Local Gift Fair
December 4 from Noon to 4 p.m.
Shop 40 local vendors, all under one roof while listening to festive
holiday tunes. Free brewery tours will also be offered at 12:30, 1:30
and 2:30 p.m. Beer and other beverages will be available for purchase
from Lakefront Brewery and sandwiches will be available for purchase
from Fast Foodie. Admission is free.
CLICK HERE for more information including a list of participating
vendors.
Lakefront Brewery (MAP)
1872 N. Commerce Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 372-8800
Holiday Artisan
Market
December 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy one-of-a-kind handmade goods from local artisans at Discovery
World’s Holiday Artisan Market. There will also be live music, festive
treats, artist demonstrations, and complimentary gift wrapping for all
purchases. Admission is free. For additional information, please
CLICK HERE.
Discovery World (MAP)
500 N. Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 765-9966
Dear Friend,
This Thanksgiving I am thankful not only for the chance to celebrate with friends and family this holiday season, but also for the opportunity to serve you in the State Senate.
I wish you a happy holiday weekend. Enjoy celebrating this festive day and remember to give thanks.
Due to the holiday, this week's Larson Report will be somewhat abbreviated, but will return to covering the most up-to-date state and community news topics next week.
Sincerely,
Chris Larson
State Senator, District 7
Happy Thanksgiving!
This
upcoming Thursday marks the beginning of the holiday season with
Thanksgiving. Take time to enjoy the day and reflect on everything you
have to be thankful for with family, friends, and neighbors.
Our community hosts an array of activities to help us celebrate the
holiday season. Continue reading to see a list of family-friendly
holiday events taking place throughout our neighborhoods.
Milwaukee Holiday
Lights Festival
Now through January 1
Kick-off the local holiday season at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 17
with the Holiday Lights Kick Off in Downtown Milwaukee. This event will
feature more than 500,000 lights, 360 wreaths, 35 animated sculptures
and 17 Moravian stars. This six-week long holiday celebration will also
offer hundreds of activities.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Family Free Day at
Zoo
Thursday, November 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
All visitors receive free admission to the Milwaukee County Zoo on this
day, although the parking fee remains in effect. For additional
information on this event or the Milwaukee County Zoo, please
CLICK HERE.
Milwaukee County Zoo (MAP)
10001 W. Blue Mound Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 256-5466
South Milwaukee
Parade and Old Fashioned Christmas
Sunday, November 27 beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy holiday festivities in South Milwaukee this year by stopping by their parade and Old Fashioned Christmas. The parade kicks-offs at 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of 12th and Milwaukee Avenues later ending at the South Milwaukee City Hall and Community Center. The Old Fashioned Christmas will feature children's crafts from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a scheduled visit from Santa from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Other family-friendly activities include
stockings, a movie, and food for sale. There will also be a city tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.
The holiday season also provides many opportunities to give back to our
community. This Thanksgiving, try volunteering in one of our local food
pantries. Hunger Task Force Inc. and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin,
both based out of the Milwaukee area, provide excellent volunteering
opportunities. More information can be found on their Web sites:
Make Your Voice Heard
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) will continue taking public comment on the possible addition of a bike and pedestrian lane to the Hoan Bridge until Wednesday, November 30. This is the final opportunity to make your voice heard on this issue before DOT makes their final determination on the proposed project.
Please send any comments you have on this project to Carolynn Gellings, Wisconsin DOT Project Manager.
Email:
Send a letter:
WisDOT’s Southeast Regional Office
P.O. Box 798
Waukesha, WI 53187-0798
Attention Carolynn Gellings
I
would also like to thank the 250 neighbors that joined me at the DOT
public hearing to including a bike and pedestrian lane as part of the Hoan Bridge reconstruction project. The
hearing began with DOT discussing the various plans for the project, which can be
viewed by
CLICKING HERE, and was followed with a Q&A discussion where our
neighbors offered thoughtful questions. To watch video from the public
hearing, please
CLICK HERE.
Coffee Recap
Thank
you to everyone that attended the coffees in Bay View, Cudahy, St.
Francis, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, and Downtown Milwaukee to share
their views on community and state issues.
The thoughtful comments and questions are greatly appreciated. Hearing
your perspective on issues that will have a significant impact on our
community is crucial as we continue working together through this
legislative session.
See You in the Neighborhood
I created a survey that I
am distributing to neighbors asking about various issues that are
important to them, our community and our state. I have been
distributing the survey door-to-door throughout our community and will
continue doing so through the month of November and hopefully into
December. To return the survey, simply
fold it, tape it, and affix a stamp.
To save a stamp and take the survey online, please CLICK HERE.
You can also
CLICK HERE to download and print a copy of this survey, which you
can return to my office via mail, email or fax upon completion.
I look forward to hearing your views on these important issues. Hope to see you in the neighborhood soon!
Know Your Voting Rights
Scott Walker and Republican
legislators recently enacted some of the most restrictive ID
requirements for voters in the country. While they have been working to silence Wisconsin's voters, I have been
working hard to keep Wisconsin's voters informed of their rights. I have
created a simple handout answering some of the most frequently asked
questions surrounding Wisconsin's new voter restrictions.
To view this handout please CLICK HERE or visit my Web site, SenatorChrisLarson.com. You can also CLICK HERE to view the same PDF in Spanish.