Tag Archives: Wisconsin
Community Spotlight: The Wisconsin State Fair
Celebrating 163 years, the Wisconsin State Fair has over 16 decades of history, tradition and development. The first Wisconsin State Fair took place in 1851 in Janesville on a six-acre plot along the banks of the Rock River. Admission …
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Shorewest’s DIY Project: Crate Bookshelf
Materials Needed: • 10 wooden crates from JoAnn’s Fabrics • Miniwax Dark Walnut Wood Stain • Foam Brushes • Old t-shirts • Screws • Drill 1. Apply the wood stain to all 10 crates. Make sure the …
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Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Suggests: Why Renters Should Reconsider
Whether you’re currently renting, looking for a new place, or debating between renting and buying, there’s one thing that’s clear: renting is costing you more money. As your rent continues to increase year after year, the cost of homeownership stays …
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Community Round-Up
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s our Community Round-Up: Milwaukee County *Enjoy German culture and tradition at German Fest Milwaukee *Watch the Phantom of the Opera at the Marcus Theater for the Performing Arts Waukesha County *Head over …
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Community Spotlight: German Fest
Beginning in 1840, many Germans immigrated to Milwaukee, which had a reputation as a “boom-town.” Milwaukee had become a national center for German Catholicism. By 1860, German immigrants and their American-born children constituted a considerable majority of Milwaukee. By 1880, …
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Shorewest’s DIY Project: Bottle Craft
Materials Needed: Seven Bottles (You can choose any size and shape, or follow ours.) Yarn (You can choose from getting seven different colors or create a pattern.) Scissors Seven Flowers (You can choose fake or real.) Scotch Tape Start wrapping …
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Community Round-Up
Need help planning what to do this weekend? Here’s our Community Round-Up: Milwaukee County *Bring your appetite to Festa Italiana for all things Italian *Enjoy a free outdoor movie and fish fry at Point Fish Fry and a Flick …
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Community Round-Up
Need help planning what to do this weekend? Here’s our Community Round-Up: Milwaukee County * Enjoy Milwaukee’s popular French Festival, Bastille Days, in Cathedral Square Park * Take the family out to one of the beautiful Milwaukee County Parks …
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Spotlight: Milwaukee County Parks
The Milwaukee County Park system has been a long source of pride in southeastern Wisconsin. With over 140 parks and parkways totaling nearly 15,000 acres, they offer a source of recreational enjoyment for all ages. The park system began with …
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Shorewest’s Shares How to: Make My Home More Energy Efficient in the Summer
Before it gets too warm, it’s time to make sure your home is ready for the hot weather. Summer months can bring some of the highest energy costs of the year — with the highest demand for air conditioning. Keeping …
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