It’s summer along the Lake! Help us make our adopted beach the pride of Bay View. Meet at the steps at Bay View Park (east end of Oklahoma Avenue). Bags and gloves will be provided.
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The Bay View Neighborhood Association is a not for profit, 501(c)3 organization that exists to maximize the quality of life for individuals and families, and to promote economic development in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood. The BVNA was founded in 2004 and currently has more than 150 members. Check out our web site for more information about us.
Bay View Holiday
It’s a wonderful world out there! Especially on Kinnickinnic Avenue on December 5th and 6th.
The BVNA, along with the Bay View Business Association, brings you yet another Bay View Holiday! This is a great opportunity to shop locally and check off all those gifts on your holiday gift list. Enjoy the storefronts’ holiday decorations and LIVE music at participating businesses. Get your Bay View purchases gift-wrapped for free, and check out our auction. And earn a chance to win these awesome local Bay View business prizes:
- Day of Beauty
- An Evening Out
- Fun for Kids (Santa will be around)
- Fair Trade Day
Stroll up and down Kinnickinnic Avenue and waltz into our local businesses. Come rain, shine, or blizzard - we’ll be there!
- Saturday, December 5th, 12pm - 6pm
- Sunday, December 6th, 9am - 4pm cookie sale, 2pm concert (Bay View United Methodist Church)
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Quarterly BVNA Membership Meeting
BVNA Membership Meeting - Save the date!
Come to your quarterly BVNA membership meeting to discuss certain agenda items that interest us all. It's a chance to listen, be heard and get involved. Not a member? No problem! Feel free to show up and join and get in on the conversation!
- Where: Bay View Library, 2566 S. KK
- When: Thursday, November 19th
- Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
- Agenda: TBD
- Afterwards: come hang out at the Bay View Brew Haus!
Chill on the Hill: Sue DaBaco and the Wise Fools
Get your blues on. This coming Tuesday night, celebrate summer with a local blues band that has become quite popular, Sue DaBaco and the Wise Fools! Come hear Sue sing and rock on her rythmic guitar. As their website says, this is “melt-your-face-off-home-cooked-blues.”
Opening act this week is Informal Blues, our own Bay View group of talented youths! Concert begins at 6pm!
As always, come enjoy beverages from Milwaukee County Parks, food from Hector's and treats from Babe’s. You’re gonna need them after dancing all evening!
And remember: help feed others by bringing your non-perishable food items for our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to benefit local food pantries. So pack an extra can in that picnic basket.
Beach Clean-up Wednesday
Chill on the Hill: Lumberhorn July 14
We know Bay View, and we know you’ll *love* this band. This night is gonna be AWESOME! Come down to Chill on the Hill this Tuesday night to see Milwaukee’s own Lumberhorn, a bluegrass Americana band that plays its own instrument made of plywood and two piano strings, and they named it…the Lumberhorn! Opening Act is Redlight Renegade, a local group of talented kids who will share their original music at 6pm.
http://www.myspace.com/themightylumberhorn
This great event is sponsored by Bay View’s Dover Street School. As always, come enjoy beverages from Milwaukee County Parks, food from Hector's, and treats from Babe’s. You’re gonna need them after dancing all evening!
And remember: help feed others by bringing your non-perishable food items for our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to benefit local food pantries. So pack an extra can in that picnic basket.
See you there, cowboy hat and all!
Chill on the Hill: Christopher's Project July 7th
This upcoming event puts the “chill” in “Chill on the Hill!” Come hear this very talented group perform a variety of jazz, urban, R&B and funk. Christopher’s Project, this Tuesday’s band, boasts an impressive musical past. Check them out! Music starts at 6:30pm
As always, come enjoy beverages from Milwaukee County Parks and treats from Babe’s. And please remember to bring your non-perishable food items for our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to benefit local food pantries. So pack an extra can in that picnic basket.
Come hear the meaning of “chill!” See you Tuesday…
Chill on the Hill: American Legion Band
Join us for a night of patriot and all-American music on Tuesday, June 30 at 6pm! A perenial favorite, the American Legion Band will again grace the Humboldt Park Band Shell for an evening of wonderful music and great neighbors!
The Daley Debutantes Baton and Drum Corp will kick off the show with their award winning twirling and music!
This concert is brought to you by our nightly sponsor Bay View United Methodist Church.
See you at Chill on the Hill!
Chill on the Hill: Pupy Costello and his Big City Honky Tonk! Tuesday, June 23
The BVNA and Milwaukee County Parks announce the next exciting Chill on the Hill event on Tuesday, June 23rd, with a band whose style you hear throughout hip Bay View joints that boast a rockabilly, 50’s, americana honky tonk gig:
Pupy Costello and His Big City Honky Tonk, makin’ you dance with a smile on your face this Tuesday night!
http://www.myspace.com/pupycostelloandhisbigcityhonkytonk
If this sound isn’t Bay View, we don’t know what is. The event is sponsored by Delaware House. Enjoy food from Hector’s, sweet treats from Babe’s and beverages from Milwaukee County Parks.
And remember: help feed others by bringing your non-perishable food items for our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to benefit local food pantries. So pack an extra can in that picnic basket.
Now THIS is summer. Seriously. We can’t wait. See you there!
Chill on the Hill: Copper Box!
The BVNA and Milwaukee County Parks announce the next Chill on the Hill event on Tuesday, June 16th, with a polka-zydeco-rock band, whose been on many TV shows and radio stations. We guarantee you, you’ve never heard such a unique, hometown mix of music from such an energetic band:
Copper Box, rockin’ the stage with their party accordion this Tuesday night!
http://www.myspace.com/copperboxband
Alie Kriofske is our opening act at 6pm. She'll warm us and get us ready to play!
The event is sponsored by Lela Boutique. Enjoy food from Hector’s, sweet treats from Babe’s and beverages from Milwaukee County Parks.
And remember: help feed others by bringing your non-perishable food items for our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to benefit local food pantries. So pack an extra can in that picnic basket. And don’t forget to stamp your 88.9 Summer Passport here!
www.bayviewneighborhood.org
Copper Box, rockin’ the stage with their party accordion this Tuesday night!
http://www.myspace.com/copperboxband
Alie Kriofske is our opening act at 6pm. She'll warm us and get us ready to play!
The event is sponsored by Lela Boutique. Enjoy food from Hector’s, sweet treats from Babe’s and beverages from Milwaukee County Parks.
And remember: help feed others by bringing your non-perishable food items for our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to benefit local food pantries. So pack an extra can in that picnic basket. And don’t forget to stamp your 88.9 Summer Passport here!
www.bayviewneighborhood.org
Chill on the Hill with Sharking Hour and Aimless Blades Double Bill!
It's good to relaaax on the Chilaaax (on the Hilaaax). Join us this coming Tuesday to see two awesome americana-type bands, Sharking Hour and Aimless Blades! Our nightly sponsor is Maytag Coin Laundry, and thank you to our June sponsor, Embark Pet Spa.
Get there early for a great seat on the Hill, great food from Babe's and Hector's, great drinks from Milwaukee County, and lots of love from the Bay View Neighborhood Association!
Show the love to the ones in need and bring a canned good to donate to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, our weekly food drive for local pantries.
For a full Chill on the Hill line up, please visit www.bayviewneighborhood.org
Chill on on the Hill Opening Night with Paul Cebar!
The Bay View Neigbhorhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks along with our sponsors proudly present Chill on the Hill every Tuesday night at Humboldt Park!
Opening night begins the the Band of South Shore Drum Line (formerly Fristche), kicking off the evening with their award winning performance at 6pm. Paul Cebar, a Milwaukee favorite, will begin his show at 6:30pm.
Spend a glorious night at the Humboldt Park Band Chalet! Food from Hector's, sweet treats from Babe's and beverages from Milwaukee County Parks will be on sale.
And help feed others by bringing your non-perishable food items for our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to benefit local food pantries.
This show is sponsored by the Highbury Pub.
A big thank you to our Monthy Sponsor for June, Embark Pet Spa!
Chill in the Hill is brought to you by our very generous sponsors:
Miller Chill
Bay View Homes
Sugar Maple/Bird Ladder
Prasser Kleczka Funeral Home
Front Room Photography
Babes Ice Cream
Hectors on Delaware
For a full schedule of Chill on the Hill, visit www.bayviewneighborhood.org
Cancelled: Warm up to Chill on the Hill, Tuesday, May 26th, 6 pm
Due to the cold and rainy weather conditions, the local school groups have opted to cancel their performance tonight at Humboldt Park. We are sad we won't get to see these wonderfully talented kids, but understand that rain and cold can ruin those instruments!
However, you will be able to see the Band of South Shore Drum Line next week Tuesday, June 2, as the Opening Act for Paul Cebar! Meet us on the Hill at 6pm for this fine show and the Opening Night of Chill on the Hill!
Also next week, you'll be able to get your dinner, drinks, and dessert on the Hill! No picnic basket? No problem! Hector's, Babe's and the Milwaukee County Concessions will be there to fill your belly.
And to fill the belly of others, make sure to bring your non-perishable food items for our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to benefit local food pantries.
Thanks, and see you next week for Paul Cebar!
Chill on the Hill Committee
Bay View Neighborhood Association
www.bayviewneighborhood.org
Bay View Neighborhood Rummage Sale, Saturday, May 16th
Over 50 houses are signed up to participate in the Bay View Neighborhood Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 16, from 8am to 3pm.
You will find a map to the participating house at www.bayviewneighborhood.org
Please join us for great deals and steals!
Bay View Neighborhood Clean Up, April 25th
Celebrate Earth Week in Bay View!
The Bay View Neighborhood Association, the South Shore Park Watch and Bay View Community Center is proud to announce its committment to a cleaner earth by sponsoring a neighborhood and beach clean-up.
Saturday, April 25th
Registration and coffee 8:30-9:00am
South Shore Park Pavilion-Lower Level
Clean-up 9:00-noon
Crews of volunteers will be dispersed throughout Bay View, including South Shore Park, Humboldt Park, Bay View Park Beach, KK Avenue, the KK River and other locations.
Lunch will be served for volunteers noon-1:00 back at the South Shore Pavilion.
Join us in this neighborhood-wide effort to shine up Bay View!
Bay View Neighborhood Association Kicks Off New Year
The Bay View Neighborhood Association (BVNA) members and Bay View neighbors alike attended the BVNA annual meeting last Thursday, February 26th. The gathering took place at RDI Stages, Wisconsin’s first and only independent stage rental and movie studio complex. The group met to discuss past and future events, present awards, and elect several Board positions. \ Patty Pritchard Thompson, BVNA’s President, energetically described how the group positively affected the community through its popular events such as Chill on the Hill, Pumpkin Pavilion, KK Holiday and Winter Fun. To highlight the contributions of special BVNA members, Patty presented the following awards:
Business of the Year Award: Bird Ladder.
Volunteer of the Year Award: Dale and Karen Nook.
Mary Morris Trailblazer Award: Carl Voss.
A new position, the Economic Development Chair, was created that night to facilitate BVNA’s interaction with Bay View businesses. The decision behind creating this position was to forge strong relationships with local businesses to make a greater impact to the community. The group elected several Committee Chairs and Regional District Representatives to the board, half of which are new faces:
Communications Chair: Gretchen Theisen
Membership Chair: Brian Williams-VanKloosterEnvironment and Transportation Chair: Christa Marlowe
Economic Development Chair: Meagan Holman
Public Spaces Chair: Open Safety Chair: OpenRegional District #1: Open
Regional District #2: Patty Pritchard Thompson
Regional District #3: Dale Nook
Regional District #4: Jen Aicher
Regional District #5: Bob Schneider
At Large Representatives:
Mercedes Chavez
Mary Fisher
Carol Voss
Sue Neiderheiser
“I wanted to say thank you to all the newly elected Board Members for your passion for Bay View and your willingness to be a part of this wonderful group,” Patty Pritchard-Thompson mentioned in a welcoming message to the newcomers. “The work will be fulfilling, and we will have lots of fun.” Toward the end of the meeting, RDI Stages co-founder and BVNA member Janine Sijan Rozina discussed the positive impact of a booming film industry on the community. Rozina and Tom Davenport, another co-founder of RDI Stages, gave the group a well-received tour of the facility, which consists of two vintage factory buildings.
BVNA strives to maximize the quality of life for Bay View residents and to promote economic development in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood. The BVNA meets regularly and invites everyone to participate. For more information on the BVNA, please visit www.bayviewneighborhood.org or its Facebook group.
Bay View Neighborhood Association annual meeting to be held at RDI Stages
by Jenn Kresse
The Bay View Neighborhood Association (BVNA) will hold its annual meeting at 7:00 p.m., February 26th at RDI Stages, 2525 E. Crawford Avenue in St. Francis. Housed in two WWII-vintage factory buildings, RDI Stages is Wisconsin’s first and only independent stage rental and movie studio complex. General manager, partner and Bay View resident Janine Sijan Rozina will discuss the local impact of the film industry and what it means for the Bay View community.
This is a great opportunity to see what’s going on in the BVNA, get involved with one of our many committees, run for a board position or just stop by and see what we’re all about!
The annual meeting will commence with highlights from the BVNA’s annual report, a summary of events looking forward as well as board position nominations and awards. Board positions up for renewal are at-large and district representative positions, Environment and Transportation Committee Chair, Public Spaces Chair, Safety Committee Chair and Communications Chair. Janine Sijan Rozina will address the group and take questions followed by the board elections results. A facility tour of RDI Stages will conclude the evening’s events.
CONTACT:
Patty Pritchard Thompson, President
Bay View Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 070184
Milwaukee, WI 53207
www.bayviewneighborhood.org
bayviewneighborhood@gmail.com
Winter Fun in Bay View: Return of the Chili Cook-off!
by Stephanie Harling
The Bay View Neighborhood Association with Milwaukee County Parks announce “Winter Fun in Bay View”. The event will take place on February 15th from 1:00 – 4:00 at the South Shore Pavilion.
BVNA is soliciting businesses and residents to enter our Chili Cook Off. No entrance fee. $3.00 charge for
anyone that wishes to be a tasting participant for the Chili Cook Off.The Winter Fun in Bay View event is designed to bring all of the organizations that serve Bay View to one
place and let residents see what these organizations are doing and have to offer. The event includes musical
entertainment, children’s activities, a food drive , a silent auction with donations from local businesses and
artists. All of the Bay View Community is welcome to this free event.Bay View Neighborhood Association seeks to improve the quality of life for Bay View Area residents by
leading unique initiatives and partnering with other, existing organizations to achieve community goals. The
South Shore Park Watch and Milwaukee County are also co-sponsors of the Winter Fun Event.Be sure to check in with the Bay View Neighborhood Association website for more details of the event.
www. bayviewneighborhood.org
Contact: Stephanie Harling
414-238-5731
BVNA annual meeting to be held at RDI Stages, February 26th at 7:00 pm - all are welcome!
by Jenn Kresse
The Bay View Neighborhood Association (BVNA) will hold its annual meeting at 7:00 p.m., February 26th at RDI Stages, 2525 E. Crawford Avenue in St. Francis. Housed in two WWII-vintage factory buildings, RDI Stages is Wisconsin’s first and only independent stage rental and movie studio complex. General manager, partner and Bay View resident Janine Sijan Rozina will discuss the local impact of the film industry and what it means for the Bay View community.
This is a great opportunity to see what’s going on in the BVNA, get involved with one of our many committees, run for a board position or just stop by and see what we’re all about!
The annual meeting will commence with highlights from the BVNA’s annual report, a summary of events looking forward as well as board position nominations and awards. Board positions up for renewal are at-large and district representative positions, Environment and Transportation Committee Chair, Public Spaces Chair, Safety Committee Chair and Communications Chair. Janine Sijan Rozina will address the group and take questions followed by the board elections results. A facility tour of RDI Stages will conclude the evening’s events.
CONTACT:
Patty Pritchard Thompson, President
Bay View Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 070184
Milwaukee, WI 53207
www.bayviewneighborhood.org
bayviewneighborhood@gmail.com
KK Holiday: It's a Wonderful Life in Bay View - Friday, December 5th, through Sunday, December 7th
by Dana Jones
Bay View Neighborhood Association's KK Holiday: It's a Wonderful Life in Bay View festival will be held the weekend of December 5th with family-friendly, walkable activities all weekend long. Between the silent auction, live music, art crawl and children's activities, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, become reacquainted with Bay View and get some holiday shopping done! Event schedule is as follows:
Friday, December 5th
4:00 – 9:00 Art @ Anodyne, Anodyne Café, 2920 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Open Late: South Shore Gallery & Framing
Saturday, December 6th
4:00 - 9:00 KK Holiday Art Crawl, beginning at the Sugar Maple
4:00 - 8:00 Holiday Tree of Canned Goods at Stone Creek Coffee
4:00 - 9:00 Babe’s Ice Cream Holiday Gift-Giving Tree
4:00 - 8:00 Wine Tasting at Dee’s Wine Stop
6:00 - 8:00 Meet Santa Claus
6:00 - 7:00 Rainbow Randa the Clown w/face painting
4:00 - 8:00 Silent Auction featuring donated items from area business and artists
4:00 - 7:00 Trillium Vocalists featured at Sugar Maple
5:00 - 8:00 Learn how to Scrapbook!
Sunday, December 7th
9:00 - 4:00 Buy cookies by the pound @ the Bay View United Methodist “Cookie Walk” Bake Sale
3:00 Holiday concert featuring instrumentalists from Dover, the Bay View High School Choir, Fritsche Middle School, the BVUMC Choir, and BVUMC Hand Bell Choir.
Festivities begin on Friday, December 5th at Anodyne Café, 2920 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. from 4:00 until 9:00 pm. This is Anodyne’s third annual Art @ Anodyne. Available for purchase will be hand-made ornaments, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and paintings as well as Anodyne’s delicious coffee beverages. Don’t forget to stop and check out the art at South Shore Gallery & Framing.
Saturday events include an art crawl, silent auction, carolers, demonstrations, decorated trees and storefronts, live music and kid-friendly events such as music and dance for children, stories and photos with Santa and face painting. Make sure to stop at the Bay View Neighborhood Association’s information center, located at the Sugar Maple next to Café Centraal where you can pick up a program guide for the evening’s activities.
KK Holiday continues on Sunday with a bake sale beginning at 9:00 a.m.. Enjoy live music at 3:00 by the Bay View Methodist Handbell Choir, Bay View High School Choir, Fritsche Middle School and Dover Elementary
For further information on KK Holiday, silent auction items, featured art crawl artists or children’s events, please visit the Bay View Neighborhood Association websites at www.bayviewneighborhood.org.
The Bay View Neighborhood Association (BVNA) exists to maximize the quality of life for individuals, families and commerce in Bay View though activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse community neighborhood. The BVNA was founded in 2004 and currently has over 150 members.
Contact: Stephanie Harling; Event Chair
Bay View Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 070184
Milwaukee, WI 53207
www.bayviewneighborhood.org
bayviewneighborhood@gmail.com
Phone: (414) 238-5731
The Pumpkin Pavilion returns - volunteers, decorations needed!
by Dana Jones
Remember the VERY cool pumpkin display at the Beulah Brinton House a couple of years back?
Well, this year it returns from the dead!
Rush mor Records, Bird Ladder, Studio Q, Milwaukee County Parks and the BVNA are working hard to revive the Pumpkin Pavilion this year! Its new location will be at the Humboldt Park Pavilion, from Oct 24 - 26th, 6:00 - 10:00 each night. In addition to hundreds of festive pumpkins on display, there will be food and beverages available, live bands (Friday 7-9 Testa Rosa, Sat 8-9:30 John the Savage), kids activities, movie showings, and more! All neighbors are invited to help carve the pumpkins at the following socials:
Tuesday, Oct 21st - 5:00- 9:00 - Bella's Fat Cat
Wednesday, Oct 22nd - 6:00 - 10:00 - Club Garibaldi
Thursday, Oct 23rd - 6:00 - 9:00 - Humboldt Park Pavilion. This event will also be the Fall Membership Social for all BVNA Members.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The planning committee is seeking volunteers to help out with the following activities:
- Loading the pumpkins and cleaning up after carvings
- Decorating the pavilion and park on Thursday, Oct 23rd
- Helping out at the event - hopefully in costume!
- Kids activity leaders
- Distributing posters for the event
- Getting the word out!
WE ARE ALSO SEEKING DONATIONS!
In addition to donations of time, we are also in need of the following
- Tombstone/cemetery prop builders
- Ghost makers
- Scarecrow artists
- Donations of old halloween decorations, orange or white string lights, other Halloween themed items
- Candy or other "kids prize" items
If you would like to help out, or know of a group who is willing to help, please respond to this email or phone 232-2008
Bay View Neighborhood Association
PO Box 070184
Milwaukee, WI 53207
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