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When: Saturday February 11, 2012 6:00 pm
You choose! There will be two foreign comedy films to choose from.
Get your laugh on at my place in Shorewood on Saturday, February 11th. Movie time is 7:30pm. Potluck at 6:00pm before. I will have a main dish, beer, and some munchies like popcorn.
If you can't come for both the potluck & movie, just come for one! RSVP to: katiejbhandare@gmail.com or cell: 920-960-8559.
Bring a friend or two -- see you then!
When: Sunday January 8, 2012 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Kevin Kuschel's House, 2711 N. Grant Blvd
All MPCA members are welcome to attend our Annual Meeting. Among other things, we'll be planning out our 2012 and 2013 event schedule and strategizing some longer-term plans for the association.
When: Saturday December 3, 2011 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Gordon Park Lodge
Cost: $3/member, $4/non-member
Join us for the most diverse and most delicious potluck in Milwaukee!
Free admission to anyone who joins/renews their membership ($12) and buys a new MPCA t-shirt ($15) at the party!
Please bring a group sized dish to pass featuring a food from a country where Peace Corps Volunteers have served. We will again vote for the most delicious dish served. Peace Corps Calendars will also be for sale. $10 non-members, $8 members, $6 for members who buy 10 or more.
We will also be collecting items and donations for the nonprofit group Health Care for the Homeless. Items needed include:
- Winter outerwear: adult sized hats, gloves, mittens, scarfs, coats, and boots
- Personal hygiene products: toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, combs, brushes. Travel size items are especially helpful
To learn more about the work of this organization visit their website at http://www.hchm.com/
When: Tuesday November 22, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: East Branch Library, 1910 E. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
When: Friday November 18, 2011 - Sunday November 20, 2011
Where: State Fair Expo Center
This year's Holiday Folk Fair International will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Peace Corps, and MPCA is helping out in a lot of ways. The Folk Fair is at the State Fair Expo Center from Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 20. And there are a lot of third goal opportunities for you to participate in!
See Our Cooking Demonstrations
Throughout the fair, RPCVs will be performing cooking demonstrations. They'll prepare food from their country of service, and share some of their host country's culture with fair-goers. If you're interested in presenting, please contact us. A complete schedule of the presentations will be available soon.
Honor the Sargent Shriver Award Winner
We will be presenting our Sargent Shriver Award for Community Service and Volunteerism on Friday night. Join us for this special occasion when we honor an RPCV for their outstanding service in the community.
Visit or Staff Our Booth
The MPCA will have a booth. We'll be there to talk about Peace Corps with people and share our own experiences. We'll also be selling calendars and t-shirts and be distributing Peace Corps recruiting material. Feel free to stop by and say hi, share some stories, and pick up a few calendars. If you're interested in staffing the booth at some point during the weekend, please let us know.
Explore the Fair
Finally, be sure to explore the fair! There are lots of countries and ethnic groups represented - spend some time wandering around, meeting people, and sharing your Peace Corps experiences!
When: Saturday November 12, 2011 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: St. Francis Brewery, 3825 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., St. Francis, WI 53235
Join us on Saturday, November 12th for our annual Family and Friends Brunch.
Join us as we recognize and celebrate the many contributions that parents and families make towards their volunteer's service. The morning will include a brunch buffet, and a panel of recently returned Volunteers and parents of currently-serving Volunteers. Families, RPCVs, prospective volunteers, and those interested in Peace Corps are invited to attend. This is a great opportunity for friends and family members of current Volunteers to connect with others, and for prospective Volunteers to hear some first-hand stories about Peace Corps.
Admission is free, but we ask for $14/person for those eating brunch. St. Francis Brewery puts on a delicious spread!
If you're planning attend, please RSVP to info@milwaukeepeacecorps.org by Thursday, November 10th. Thanks!
When: Wednesday November 9, 2011 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Martin Luther King Library 310 W. Locust St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Peace Corps recruiter Kirk Longstein will be in Milwaukee to lead an information session where we will discuss community integration and cultural exchange across the 76 countries where Peace Corps Volunteers serve, talk about the application process, and discuss the benefits of service. All are welcome!
More information at: http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=meet.regrec.event&eventid=98094
When: Thursday October 27, 2011 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: VonTrier, 2235 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Join us for some after our monthly Board meeting for some drinks, popcorn, and good company! Everyone is welcome to attend.
When: Thursday October 27, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
When: Saturday October 15, 2011 12:00 pm
Where: Casablanca (728 E. Brady St.)
Cost: $20
Join us on Saturday October 15th at 12:00 for a delicious lunch buffet at Casablanca Restaurant (728 E. Brady St.). This event will be a Peace Corps Partnership fund raiser, and part of the cost of the event will be donated to two Peace Corps Partnership projects in Africa. The cost is $20, which includes Casablanca's delicious vegetarian buffet and the Peace Corps Partnership donation. RSVP by Thursday, October 13th to Maggie Krochalk at krochamb@yahoo.com.
You may send payments to P.O. Box 511322, Milwaukee, WI 53203 or purchase tickets online.
If you would like to learn more about Casablanca see their website: www.casablancaonbrady.com.
When: Thursday September 29, 2011 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Lubar Hall - N440, UW-Milwaukee
Peace Corps recruiter Kirk Longstein will be at UW-Milwaukee to lead an information session where we will discuss community integration and cultural exchange across the 76 countries where Peace Corps Volunteers serve, talk about the application process, and discuss the benefits of service. All are welcome!
More information at http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=meet.regrec.event&eventid=97841
When: Wednesday September 28, 2011 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Office of International Education, Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor, 1324 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI
Peace Corps recruiter Kirk Longstein will be at Marquette to lead an information session where we will discuss community integration and cultural exchange across the 76 countries where Peace Corps Volunteers serve, talk about the application process, and discuss the benefits of service. All are welcome!
More information at http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=meet.regrec.event&eventid=97840
When: Thursday September 22, 2011 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: VonTrier, 2235 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Join us for some after our monthly Board meeting for some drinks, popcorn, and good company! Everyone is welcome to attend.
When: Thursday September 22, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: East Branch Library, 1910 E. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
When: Thursday August 25, 2011 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: VonTrier, 2235 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Join us for some after our monthly Board meeting for some drinks, popcorn, and good company! Everyone is welcome to attend.
When: Thursday August 25, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: East Branch Library, 1910 E. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
When: Thursday July 28, 2011 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: VonTrier, 2235 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Join us for some after our monthly Board meeting for some drinks, popcorn, and good company! Everyone is welcome to attend.
When: Thursday July 28, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: East Branch Library, 1910 E. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
When: Saturday July 16, 2011 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Lake Park, 3233 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual summer picnic on Saturday July 16, 2011 at Lake Park. The rain held off, and we had some good food, good conversation, and a lot of fun. Our silent auction brought in nearly $200, which will be used to support MPCA grants.
When: Thursday July 14, 2011 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53208
Want to learn more about Peace Corps? Talk to our regional recruiter, Kirk Longstein, and find out more about the Peace Corps experience.
More information is available on the Peace Corps website.
When: Wednesday July 13, 2011 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Milwaukee Urban Ecology Center, 1500 East Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Meet returned Peace Corps volunteers and learn about volunteer projects addressing food security issues. Peace Corps volunteers serving in undernourished communities take part in initiatives along the entire food value chain, from better agricultural practices and sustainable agriforestry, to more efficient food processing and marketing. As part of the presentation, a hands-on workshop will demonstrate Peace Corps’ participatory Pre Service Training style. Come ready to be inspired with a demonstration on how to educate, build and use locally available materials by focusing on a specific food security project.
More information is available on the Peace Corps website.
When: Thursday June 23, 2011 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: VonTrier, 2235 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Join us for some after our monthly Board meeting for some drinks, popcorn, and good company! Everyone is welcome to attend.
When: Thursday June 23, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: East Branch Library, 1910 E. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
When: Thursday May 26, 2011 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: VonTrier, 2235 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Join us for some after our monthly Board meeting for some drinks, popcorn, and good company! Everyone is welcome to attend.
When: Thursday May 26, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: East Branch Library, 1910 E. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
When: Thursday April 28, 2011 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: VonTrier, 2235 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Join us for a few drinks and some Peace Corps stories!
When: Thursday April 28, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: East Branch Library, 1910 E. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
When: Saturday April 16, 2011 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave.
MPCA will again be participating in the 2011 Spring River Cleanup Sponsored by Milwaukee RiverKeeper. The annual Spring River Cleanup taking place at almost 50 sites throughout the Greater Milwaukee area.
Our site will be at Jackson Park. Meet at the boathouse, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave. We will be cleaning the Kinnickinnic River.
Bags and gloves are provided and we just need YOU to come and pick up trash, litter, and the random assortment of bizarre garbage that makes its way to our beautiful river system.
Please RSPV to Maggie Krochalk of the MPCA if you will be joining our team so I can look for you at the site and provide further information. krochamb@yahoo.com
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
If you need more information about the MPCA team, please contact Maggie Krochalk. You may also contact Davita Flowers at davita@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org, or call 414-287-0207 x234 with more general questions about the event.
TRASH BASH - 12:30PM - 3:00PM, Milwaukee Ale House
After you're done digging a shopping cart out of a riverbank join us for the post-clean-up trash bash for food and drink! The party will go from 12:30-3pm. Milwaukee Ale House, 233 North Water St in the 3rd Ward.
When: Saturday April 9, 2011 12:00 pm
Where: Tulip Restaurant, 360 E. Erie St. Milwaukee, WI
Cost: $25
Thanks to all who joined us at Tulip Restaurant on April 9, 2011 for our spring 2011 Peace Corps Partnership Lunch. Proceeds from the lunch will be used to support two Peace Corps Partnership projects in eastern Europe and central Asia. We funded $500 for a school cafeteria project in Moldova and $321 for English textbooks for a school in Ukraine.
When: Thursday March 24, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
When: Wednesday March 2, 2011 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park, 1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211
The MPCA, in partnership with the Peace Corps office in Chicago, held a Nomination Party on March 2 at the Urban Ecology Center. We enjoyed delicious food, shared wonderful stories from all over the world, and offered encouragement to those in the application process or whose bags were practically packed! Thanks to all who made that event a great success.
When: Thursday February 10, 2011 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Brookfield
For more information about this meeting, please contact us at
info@milwaukeepeacecorps.org.
When: Thursday December 9, 2010
Where: Whole Foods Market (2305 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211)
We have cancelled our December 2010 board meeting.
When: Saturday December 4, 2010 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Gordon Park Lodge, 2828 N. Humboldt Ave. (Corner of Locust & Humboldt)
Cost: $3 MPCA members, $4 non-members
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Holiday Ethnic Potluck on Saturday, December 4th!
Everyone brought a dish of their favorite food from their country of service, and at the end of the night we voted for our favorite!
The focus of the evening was the local non-profit, Healthcare for the Homeless. We were able to donate items that were greatly needed and will be much appreciated, to the worthy organization.
If you are interested in further contributing to or seeking information for Healthcare for the Homeless and the incredibly important work they do, please visit www.hchm.com.
Thanks again for your support! Happy Holidays to all, and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
When: Saturday November 13, 2010
On Saturday, November 13th nearly 50 friends and family members of the Milwaukee Peace Corps Association gathered together at the St. Francis Brewery for our yearly Family and Friends Brunch.
Our celebration marked the many contributions volunteers, their parents, families, and friends, make for the Peace Corps! We also were excited to welcome 3 prospective Peace Corps volunteers, and their families, who are currently in the process of applying to serve!
Our morning included a brunch buffet, a presentation by the Chicago Peace Corps Office, and a presentation by the MPCA- including a four panel interview of 3 returned volunteers and one Peace Corps parent. Our panelists’ did a great job of providing detailed descriptions of their experiences with the Peace Corps and even were able to answer and address questions and concerns presented by our future Peace Corps volunteers and their families.
The MPCA is so thankful for everyone who was able to join us for our celebration brunch, and look forward to seeing you all (and more!) at our next event!
When: Thursday November 11, 2010 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market (2305 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211)
When: Thursday October 14, 2010 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market (2305 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211)
When: Saturday October 9, 2010 12:30 pm
Where: Mayura Indian Restaurant, 1958 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee
Cost: $22
Join us for our Peace Corps Partnership Lunch, featuring a lunch buffet at Mayura Indian Restaurant. $10 from every ticket will be used to fund Peace Corps Partnership projects in Asia.
Please buy tickets online in advance.
When: Thursday September 9, 2010 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market (2305 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211)
When: Monday August 23, 2010 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Von Trier (2235 N. Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI)
As Peace Corps' 50th anniversary nears, we invite you to stop by for an RPCV gathering:
Evening Gathering with Milwaukee RPCVs
Monday, August 23, 2010
Von Trier (2235 N. Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Connect with members of the local Peace Corps community. Meet NPCA Advocacy Coordinator Jonathan Pearson and learn the latest about upcoming activities, including plans for Peace Corps' 50th anniversary celebration.
For details contact info@milwaukeepeacecorps.org or call Katie Decker at 920-960-8559.
When: Sunday August 22, 2010 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Alterra on the Lake (1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. Milwaukee, WI)
As Peace Corps' 50th anniversary nears, we invite you to stop by for an RPCV gathering:
Afternoon gathering with Milwaukee RPCVs
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Alterra on the Lake (1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. Milwaukee, WI)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Connect with members of the local Peace Corps community. Meet NPCA Advocacy Coordinator Jonathan Pearson and learn the latest about upcoming activities, including plans for Peace Corps' 50th anniversary celebration.
For details contact info@milwaukeepeacecorps.org or call Katie Decker at 920-960-8559.
When: Thursday August 12, 2010 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Dzidra's House
When: Saturday July 17, 2010
Our annual summer picnic at Lake Park was a great success. There was plenty of food, good times, and Peace Corps stories to go around.
When: Saturday April 24, 2010
Where: Charro Restaurant, Milwaukee
Thanks to everyone who attended our spring Peace Corps Partnership Dinner at Charro Restaurant. A good time was had by the nearly 30 attendees!
When: Monday March 15, 2010
Where: Milwaukee Friends Meetinghouse
The Volunteer Sendoff hosted by the Chicago Peace Corps Office and the Milwaukee Peace Corps Association was a great success. We had 52 people attend, and got to see recruiter Dan O'Rourke present invitations to two applicants and heard some wonderful stories from recently returned volunteers.
When: Saturday December 12, 2009
Our annual holiday party on December 12 had quite possibly the best and most diverse potluck ever found in Milwaukee! Thanks to all who attended and brought food, and special thanks to Alterra Coffee for providing free coffee.
When: Saturday November 7, 2009 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: St. Francis Brewery (3825 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, Saint Francis, WI 53235)
Our annual parent brunch is an opportunity for parents to connect with other families, learn more about what their volunteer may be experiencing during the Peace Corps process, and get informed on ways that they can assist their volunteer. This year was no exception. Thirty guests enjoyed the fantastic brunch provided by St. Francis Brewery. Panelists discussed the challenges and rewards of their service, a typical day as a volunteer, and a parent's perspective on her daughter's experience. Thank you to everyone who participated.
When: Saturday October 10, 2009 11:37 am
Where: Ethiopian Cottage, 1824 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee
On October 10th our fifth Peace Corps Partnership Dinner was held at the Ethiopian Cottage, a traditional Ethiopian restaurant located at 1824 N. Farwell Ave. in Milwaukee; owned by Yigletu and Alma Debebe.
A total of $570 was raised by the dinner through donations and MPCA matching funds - a special thanks to Allegra Troiano who made an extra donation all the way from Colombia! After dinner, the group voted to fund $500 of a Community Granary Project in Cameroon. The project is headed by Wisconsin PCV (E. Bussiere). The total project cost was $7,995 of which approximately $2,800 remains unfunded. The project will fund the construction of a community granary so that local farmers can store their harvests.
The remaining $70 raised was donated to a Health Clinic Electrification Project located in Mali. This project was second in voting behind the Granary, and will provide a solar panel to a newly constructed community clinic. The electricity generated will give doctors and nurses the light needed to provide services at night - especially for delivering babies. Total project cost is $5,648 of which approximately $3,550 remains unfunded.
Private donations to these two projects, and many others, can be made online by visiting the "Donate Now" section of the Peace Corps website at: www.peacecorps.org.
We send a special "thank you" to Marquette Trinity Fellows for sharing the evening with us. We hope they stay in touch with the MPCA, and that they will not hesitate to contact us if there is anything we can do help them with their acclimation to Milwaukee life.
Please watch our website for the next PC Partnership Dinner event to be held in March 2010 (region supported, location and time to be announced). As always we are open to suggestions for suitable ethnic restaurants and/or event ideas. Send us your thoughts: info@milwaukeepeacecorps.org
