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Photo of the Day
Margie Meyer-Shahwan (right) and Charles Reese pick up trash in an alley near the Bay View Library on Tuesday to help kick off a Spring into Action cleanup program of the Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful organization.
Journal Sentinel photo by Kristyna Wentz-Graff

FAMILY WATCHDOG

Family Watchdog

Locate sex offenders
in your neighborhood

BayViewNOW.com is teaming up with Family Watchdog, a national organization, to provide residents with an interactive map that shows where registered sex offenders are living and working in the Bay View area.

With just one click of the mouse, you can quickly find out whether any offenders are in your neighborhood and can get details on those individuals.
Go to Family Watchdog offender map

THE PARK PEOPLE

Citizens group is now online

Faye Stay on top of what's happening in the Milwaukee County parks system with the blog from The Park People, a member-driven organization dedicated to citizen stewardship of our county parks.

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Around the South Shore

Our picks from
the Community Calendar

Volunteers sought for Grant Park weed-out
Date: Saturday, May 10
Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plant species during a spring weed-out from 9 a.m. to noon at Grant Park, 100 E. Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee; call (414) 273-7275 for details.

Historical society holding potluck
Date: Monday, May 12
The South Milwaukee Historical Society is holding a potluck, with anyone interested in the society invited to attend if they bring a dish to pass, at 5:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1111 N. Chicago Ave. For information, call (414) 764-2118.

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 Your Place Your Stories
Do you have some news that you'd like to share with the rest of the community? Tell us what's going on with your family, business, school or organization!

Milwaukee Recreation Plans "Second Prom" for Adults
Speaker at Arts Guild Meeting
Bay View Neighborhood Association Membership Social
Pink Banana One Acts at Alchemist Theatre
Curves Women's Fitness Study

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Your Photos
Your Photos Jeff Walkowiak
Oak Creek, WI
Enlarge | Full Gallery		 Click here to submit your photos: From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, here's your chance to share your visual memories of with the rest of the community.
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Community Voices
Residents weigh in on what's happening in Bay View.
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Bay View Links
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Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and BayViewNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate.
Go to honor rolls page

Around Your Corner

Bay View Neighborhood Association's new blog

Bay View Neighborhood Association Get the latest updates on the BVNA's many activities and programs by checking out the association's blog.

Created in 2004 by residents impassioned about living in Bay View, the BVNA's mission is to maximize the quality of life for residents and to promote economic development in the neighorhood.

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The Art of Everything

Bay View Arts Guild online

Stay on top of the vibrants cultural scene in Bay View by checking out the new blog of the Bay View Arts Guild.

The Guild strives to integrate art into the lives of those in the Bay View area by providing a resource for artists and increasing appreciation and support for all the arts.

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Who is making contributions?

Want to know which Bay View residents are contributing to the presidential campaigns - and how much they're giving? Wonder if Democrats or Republicans are getting more financial support in your community? Search our list of presidential campaign contributions.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

How much do educators earn?

Who's the highest paid person in your school district? How much is your child's teacher earning? How do salaries of educators here compare to the rest of the Milwaukee area?

Get the answers to those questions and more by searching our list of public school employee salaries.

ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

Humane Society blog
features pets who need a home

Wisconsin Humane Society There are hundreds of dogs and cats who are looking for a new home. The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles those animals in its new blog.
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Community

This is Bay View: Alderman Tony Zielinski shares his thoughts about why Bay View is a great place to live, work and play.
From public officials to overnight parking rules, here's everything you need to know about living in Bay View.


This is Bay View: Steve Salfer, executive director of Forward Bay View, talks about his organization and what makes Bay View a unique neighborhood.
The Basics: Whether you've lived in Bay View for decades or are a newcomer, here's your guide to Bay View's parking rules, trash pickup schedule, school attendance boundaries, shopping, library hours, election information and much more.

Local Links: Web sites for the local schools, community organizations and more.

Schools: Test scores, dropout rates, per-pupil spending and other facts about Bay View area schools. Plus, a complete list of schools and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of top school officials.

Your Elected Officials: Want to express your opinion to your local officials, county board members, state legislators or congressman? Find out who they are and how to contact them.

Demographics: What's the neighborhood's population? What's the median age? The average home value? The median household income? All the statistics you need about Bay View.
Population | Crime

Dining Out: Read reviews of your local restaurants published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.


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