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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Support Local Schools at Swing with Shorewood, RSVP by Friday

The tenth annual event, organized by SEED, features local music, dinner by Bartolotta's, and is all aimed at supporting Shorewood schools.

RSVP by Friday to jam with local blues-soul-funk-hip-hop quartet Tweed Funk while supporting Shorewood schools March 16, at Swing with Shorewood.  The tenth annual event, organized by SEED (Supporters of Excellence in Educational Development), will be held at Pier Wisconsin, 500 N. Harbor Dr. The SEED Foundation has raised more than $1 million since its inception in 2003 — $675,000 from the Swing with Shorewood event over the years. The funds go to the district to help teachers and schools implement new academic curriculum and safety programs, purchase new computers and other classroom equipment, among other things.  The event includes dinner catered by Bartolotta's, live entertainment and a raffle with a trip to New York City on the line…

Sunday, February 26, 2012

What's Up This Week in Shorewood? Distrct Leaders Could Get New Contract; Support Local Schools

A look ahead at next week's local events and news.

Here's a look at what's coming up this week in Shorewood. If we're missing something, you can add it to the calendar. School Board meeting Tuesday — School officials could approve new contracts for administrators at a regular meeting starting at 7 p.m. In addition, the board will consider approval of several school district policies. The meeting is held in the Shorewood High School Library, 1701 E. Capitol Dr. Support local schools this week — Dine out in Shorewood Monday night and support local schools. Head out between 5 to 9 p.m., when a percentage of your purchase will benefit the Shorewood SEED Foundation (Supporters of Excellence in Educational Development). Choose from these popular Shorewood restaurants: City Market, Culver's, …

Friday, February 24, 2012

RSVP by Wednesday for Swing with Shorewood Event

The ninth annual event, organized by SEED, features local music, dinner by Bartolotta's, and is all aimed at supporting Shorewood schools.

Jam with local blues-soul-funk-hip-hop quartet Tweed Funk and music students while supporting local schools March 10, at the Swing with Shorewood. The ninth annual event, organized by SEED (Supporters of Excellence in Educational Development), will be held at Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr. The venue, with great views of the lakefront and downtown, will come complete with dinner catered by Bartolotta’s. Since 2004, Swing with Shorewood has raised nearly $585,000 to help teachers and schools implement new academic curriculum and safety programs, purchase new computers and other classroom equipment. The event is $80 per person; interested parties must RSVP by Feb. 29. Contact Melissa Nelson at 414.964.1842 for tickets or more information.

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