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Dog Days and Labor Day
Inside: Bark at the Park, dog swims, apple picking, library upgrades
As we approach Labor Day, it’s appropriate to thank local DPW workers who have worked tirelessly to assist with flood clean-ups. In just Bayside alone, public works crews conducted nearly 300 special pickups and collected 224,960 pounds of storm debris through special storm damage pickups. In addition to pickups, 74,390 pounds of storm debris have been added to the village dumpsters. And that’s just one North Shore community.
We thank these men and women behind the scenes that keep our communities running, and wish them all some well-deserved time off this long Labor Day Weekend.
Know the North Shore: Library Solar Upgrades
Recently, Mequon’s Frank L. Weyenberg library completed a solar panel project thanks to Arch Solar’s installation of a 98.865kW rooftop solar panel system. Check out these photos to see what the panels look like courtesy of drone photos taken by the Arch Solar crew.
Apple Picking Guide
Late summer/early fall in Wisconsin means one thing: apple picking season has arrived! The greater Milwaukee area offers some of the Midwest's finest apple-picking destinations, and we have your complete apple picking guide with locations, dates and hours.
Dogs taking a dip
As summer winds down, several communities open their public pools to dogs before draining them for winter. Mequon Community Pool hosts an annual Dog Swim Day on August 31st from 4-7 PM, welcoming well-behaved pups to paddle, fetch, and play in the pool before it closes for the season. Coast Guard-approved life vests are welcome, and the city ensures safety rules are in place for both furry swimmers and their families.
Brewers host Bark at the Park
Bring your furry best friend to American Family Field on Wednesday, September 3! Bark at the Park is the Brewers' special dog-friendly game where you can enjoy America's pastime alongside your four-legged companion. Looking for more Brewers game promotions and theme nights? We have you covered.
Dog Swims at Brown Deer Pond
You want MORE FUN FOR THE DOGGOS??! You got it. The Brown Deer Farmers Market is hosting Dog Days of Summer TODAY, Wednesday, August 27, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Village Park & Pond (4920 W. Green Brook Dr.). This tail-wagging event features the Brown Deer Police Department's K-9 Unit demonstrations, local dog rescues including Mutt Life Dog Rescue and WI Humane Society, plus plenty of pet-focused vendors offering everything from gourmet dog treats to artful pet accessories. The highlight of the day is the special dog swim at Brown Deer Pond from noon to 5 PM - a perfect opportunity for your furry family members to cool off and make new friends. Here’s a full list of local places to take your dog for a swim at the end of summer.
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North Shore Calendar
Whitefish Bay Farmers Market: Saturday, August 30, 5–9 pm on Silver Spring Drive.
Raptor Encounter: Saturday, August 30, 1 - 2 pm at Schlitz Audubon Center
Shorewood Farmers Market: Sunday, August 31, 9:30 am–1:30 pm at Estabrook Park.
First day of school schedule for area schools
North Shore History: 75 Years of St. Monica’s
Archbishop Samuel A. Stritch blessing of St. Monica's basement church
The original St. Monica church in Whitefish Bay was a barn, which was converted into a worship space. A new worship site was created in the basement of the school in 1928. In 1939, construction began on the present church, built in the Southern Italian Romanesque style, and was fully completed in 1955.
The founding pastor was Rev. Peter Dietz, who was an important figure in the organized labor movement of the time. In fact, one of the four bells in the bell tower was given to Rev. Dietz by the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, in gratitude for his efforts in settling a police and fireman strike in their city.
See you out there,
North Shore Family Adventures
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