Thursday, June 11 2009

Thursday, June 11 2009

Jun
6 - 12

Bike to Work Week - Milwaukee

Saturday, June 6, 2009 (All day) - Friday, June 12, 2009 (All day)

Every day, more Americans choose to forgo their automobiles and ride their bicycles to work. People ride to work for many reasons: for exercise, to save money, to help the environment or to see their communities in a whole new light. Biking to work is one of the fastest-growing trends in the country!

Events List:

Sat, June 6th

9:30 a.m., Milwaukee Major Taylor Cycling Club
30-40 mile ride on low-traffic urban streets and trails.
Meet at Amaranth Bakery, 3329 W Lisbon Ave

10 a.m., Social Bike Ride
Ride the Menomonee River Parkway and Hank Aaron
State Trail. Meet at Amaranth Bakery, 3329 W Lisbon Ave

Sun, June 7th

7 - 8:15 a.m., Miller Lite Ride for the Arts
Meet up with Team Bike Fed next to the Alterra Coffee booth
15 minutes prior to the start of each wave.
Pre-register for Team Bike Fed here. The team password is bikefed

Mon, June 8th

7 - 10 a.m., Morning Commuter Station
Coffee, bakery and & bike repair. Ziedler Park, 301 W. Michigan St.

8 a.m. Rollin' to Work with Mayor Barrett
Bike to Zielder Park with Mayor Barrett. Meet at 51st & Washington Blvd

8:30 a.m., Press Conference
Celebrating Bike to Work Week at Ziedler Park, 301 W. Michigan St.

5 - 6:30 p.m., Bicycle Friendly Business Happy Hour
Socialize with fellow bikers and bicycle-friendly employers
over drinks & appetizers at The Abbey, 134 E. Juneau Ave.

8:30 p.m., Bike Trivia Night
Test your knowledge with rounds of bike-themed trivia
at the Nomad, 1401 E. Brady St.

Wed, June 10th

Bike to the Brewers Game
Bikes, beer, brats & baseball! 5:30pm meet-up at one of the following locations to ride to the stadium and tailgate before the game together: Alterra Foundry or Washington Park Urban Ecology Center.

Fri, June 12th

8 p.m., Bike-in Movie
Join us in celebrating the end of Bike to Work Week by kicking-off the summer's Bike-In Movie Series with the screening of Medicine for Melancholy.

11 p.m., After Party
Dancing, music, bikes. Nomad, 1401 E. Brady St.

Morning Commuter Stations:

Tuesday - Friday, 7 - 9am
Free coffee, bakery & bike repair

Alterra Foundry, 170 S 1st St
Stone Creek Coffee, 2266 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park, Oak Leaf Trail.
Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St.
(Monday's Commuter Station is at Zielder Park for the Press Conference.)

In the meantime, if you're organizing a Bike to Work Week program for your community - let us know by emailing Shea. We'd love to help promote your event.

Name: 
Shea Schachameyer
Jun
6 - 12

Volunteer during Milwaukee's Bike to Work Week!

Saturday, June 6, 2009 (All day) - Friday, June 12, 2009 (All day)

There are many ways to get involved in Bike to Work Week this year from chalking stencils on area bike paths to hanging up posters promoting the events, to volunteering the week of in the morning over coffee and bakery and helping during the week's events. We even need help after all the fun is over, so please look over the list below and let us know if you're able to help out!

For a full list of opportunities and if interested in volunteering, please contact John Revord, Milwaukee Bike to Work Week Coordinator below.

Name: 
John Revord
Jun
11

Taste of the Great Lakes 2009: Sip, Savor & Smile

Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Raise your glass and toast a year of accomplishments at Alliance for the Great Lakes annual Taste of the Great Lakes event. Savor a Great Lakes buffet and don't forget to enter your bid in their online silent auction.

The signature fundraising event drew 220 guests and raised more than $45,000 last year to support the Alliance’s vital Great Lakes protection programs. In this year of belt-tightening, your support is needed more than ever.

Celebrate with regional seafood and seasonal fare from Shaw's Crab House, and signature brews from Goose Island Beer Company. Also sample artisan cheeses from Wisconsin, and wines from the Great Lakes region while enjoying live Chicago Blues music.

For more information on how to register, about prizes and much more visit the link below.

Jun
11

Milwaukee River Basin Rain Garden Fair

Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The 2nd Annual Milwaukee River Basin Rain Garden Fair is hosted by the UW-Extension's Wisconsin Basin Initiative. The effort is in partnership with the Rain Gardens for Wauwatosa Program. Download the poster below for more information.

The Rain Garden Fair has all you need to finalize your Rain Garden Plans!

  • Rain Garden Educational Exhibitors
  • Rain Garden Supply Exhibitors
  • Master Gardeners Question & Answer Booth

Expert Presentations:

  • Mechanics of Creating a Rain Garden
  • Choosing Rain Garden Plants