Newcomers and Families Pack the Station at Saturday's Welcome New Neighbors Event on January 11, 2014! (And - keep reading - the next three dates and "hot" spots, revealed!)
The first-ever Saturday gathering for the Welcome New Neighbors Program drew over 100 attendees to the Police and Fire Departments in Shorewood on Saturday, January 11, 2014, from 10-11:30AM. This family-friendly event signaled a new level of collaboration of the Welcome Neighbor Program, the Police and Fire Departments, and the School District, as Rachel Vesco, School Communications Officer, helped the Program invite any new families (resident or non-resident) to the District in the 2013-2014 school year. The School promoted it in communications, and Superintendent Marty Lexmond was at the event to personally connect with the District parents and students.
The event was hosted by NSFD Battalion Chief John Maydak and Shorewood Police Chief David Banaszynski. Excited visitors gathered for coffee and cookies and an orientation by Welcome Neighbor Director, Jenny Heyden, and a short talk by the Police and Fire Departments. Groups were led by officers and firefighters through the buildings many intricate spaces, which encompasses the Police and Fire Departments. Visitors toured living quarters, the jail, the hallways and myriad nooks, and the fire pole. Many officers from both departments were on hand to expertly explain the squad bikes, cars, and engines, give out fire hats and information about the Village. Shorewood Trustee Ann McKaig was also in attendance.
Many good new resident questions came up such as proper operation of a wood-burning fireplace, and the police programs of citizen engagement and free home safety checks were appreciated by many. The program was news to longtime resident and Shorewood Historical Society Treasurer, Marilyn John, who said she learned new things at Saturday’s event (see her clever photobomb in banner picture).
Kerry Moore, new resident and Shorewood parent of daughter Calissa at SIS, asked for volunteer opportunities for herself and daughter. "I can't wait to get involved with my new community," she said.
A new Shorewood parent and resident, Debbie Timko, with son Warren, made a point to thank organizers for the event, and echoed sentiments of many parents. “This was a great experience for my son and me to share today.” She went on, “It just adds to a great year, and it was a great decision to move to Shorewood.”
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Coming Up:
February 8, 2014, 10AM-11AM Saturday Morning Chocolate and New Neighbors
Indulgence Chocolatiers (indulgencechocolatiers.com)
Join Welcome Neighbors and Indulgence Chocolatiers at their Shorewood Chocolate Boutique, 4525 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, Wis., for the February meet and greet of new neighbors and residents. Join us for samplings of chocolate, Valentine' Day Specials, and New Neighbor orientation.
RSVP by February 4, welcome@villageofshorewood.org.
March 6, 2014, 7-8 PM Thursday Evening
Garden Room/Tochi Restaurant, gardenroomonline.com,
2107 E Capitol Dr, Shorewood, Wis.
New Neighbor orientation, reception and tour of Garden Room spaces including the glass rooftop greenhouse and new restaurant Tochi. Guests will have the opportunity to join the artist reception for Slava Yanovsky at Tochi.
RSVP by March 4, 2014. Welcome@villageofshorewood.org.
About the artist: Slava Yanovsky, a Shorewood resident since 1980, created a large folk art piece for the Shorewood Public Library as a counter-point to the technology present in a modern library. Yanovsky was originally trained as a printmaker then began experimenting with cutting zinc and copper etching plates into weather vanes. Today, he approaches folk art in his own creative way with boldly-carved wood whirligigs and other whimsical objects.
http://www.mcfls.org/shorewood/building/art.htm
April 5, 2014, 10-11AM Saturday Morning at the Shorewood Public Library
Shorewood Public Library, 3920 N Murray, Shorewood, Wis.
Welcome Neighbor and the Shorewood Public Library join forces to provide Forms and Fun - Tax Time Preparation forms and Voter Registration. Enjoy a cup of coffee, get your library card and those for the kids, finish up any tax time forms, sign up for recreation department exercise classes, and register to vote! Activities for kids available while you take care of business.
RSVP recommended by April 2, 2014 to welcome@villageofshorewood.org
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Quick View:
February 8, 2014 Saturday 10-11AM
Indulgence Chocolatiers, 4525 N. Oakland, RSVP to welcome@villageofshorewood.org by February 4
March 6, 2014 Thursday Evening 7-8PM
Garden Room/Tochi, 2107 E. Capitol, RSVP welcome@villageofshorewood.org March 4
April 5, 2014 Saturday 10-11AM
Shorewood Public Library, 3920 N Murray, RSVP welcome@villageofshorewood.org April 2
