What's Up This Week in Shorewood? Police Contract Considered; Veterans Day

Shorewood officials mull police contract, updated policy on weapons on school campuses

With represented police personnel excluded from ACT 10 or the budget repair bill, which has eliminated collective bargaining rights for most other public workers, the Village Board will go into closed session Monday to consider ratifying a contract with the police union.

Also on the docket is discussion of the village’s budget, and an update on .

The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at , 3930 N. Murray Ave.

In observance of the , school officials will update the district’s policy on firearms and dangerous weapons on its campuses.

Also, Superintendent Blane McCann is expected to update the board on progress related to a and the district’s business manager will discuss finding a consultant to help the district decide on health care insurance for district employee for 2012-2013.

The School Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday night at 7 in the Library, 1701 E. Capitol Dr.

Shorewood students honor veterans

Friday is Veterans Day, and Shorewood schools will hold special assemblies both Thursday and Friday honoring veterans. United States Air Force veteran and School Board member, Rob Reinhoffer and his father Joe Reinhoffer are keynote speakers. Students are encouraged to donate $1 to honor a veteran with . Last year, students raised enough money to send six veterans. In addition, Student Council has organized a "penny war" and a collection was held this weekend at Pick ‘n Save.

Kid-friendly library events

Looking for something to do with your little ones this week? The Shorewood Public Library has some options. Monday, head over for the for children 6 months to 2 years old at 10:10 a.m. and 6:10 p.m. and at 9:10 a.m. and 7 p.m., both on Monday. Saturday, grab the kids and head over to the library for

The library is located at 3920 N. Murray Ave.

Shop for a cause

in Shorewood is offering a unique way to . Wednesday evening at 7:30, the upscale retailer is offering of fun, food, wine and private shopping to benefit PEARLS -- a unique leadership development organization empowering some of Milwaukee's most at-risk teen girls to succeed in school, avoid teen pregnancy, and become powerful women capable of achieving their goals and dreams. Goldi’s is located at 4114 N. Oakland Ave.

Save energy with your business

With the seasons changing, WE-Energies and members of Shorewood's Conservation Committee will be hosting a meeting to discuss . However, the seminar is open to qualifying Wisconsin business, non-profit or 2-8 unit multi-family building owners only. The forum is set for 10 Saturday morning in the , 3920 N. Murray Ave Lower Level. RSVP by Friday by calling 877-598-4376 or e-mail, rsvp-incentives@we-energies.com.