October Gallery Night at Neighborhood House was a classy affair. Art on the theme of birds reflected our nature-oriented educational programming. Pop art and Abstract art were also topics of exploration. The scene in our studio-gallery included passed hors’ d’oeuvres and pastries, helpful docents, sculptures and paintings by children in our Early Childhood and University Kids…
Our annual Back to School Block Party was bigger than ever this year! With a record 320 in attendance, we gave out more than 140 fully-loaded backpacks. Another 150 received supplies to get their school year started off right. Performances included the Neighborhood House Idol talent contest, and special guest Woodsy Owl from the US Forest Service. Balloon animals,…
When kids tell you their favorite Neighborhood House memory, it often has to do with summer and swimming. This year is no different – Summer Camp kids are attending weekly swim lessons at Milwaukee Public Parks, weather permitting. These pictures from a day at McCarty Pool remind us why summer experiences at Neighborhood House are so special:…
Neighborhood House kids were among 50 local students who kicked off the summer at a special Build-a-Bike event. Wrenches in hand, they adjusted handle bars, put on pedals, and set seats at the right level with a little help from Johnson Controls and volunteers from the Optima Batteries Ultimate Street Car Invitational. It was a day to make new…