Cambridge Woods Neighborhood Association (CWNA)

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What? The Cambridge Woods Neighborhood Association received a grant through the City of Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Improvement Development Corp. Healthy Neighborhoods Project to assist with the design, development, and installation of neighborhood identification signs throughout the neighborhood. The signs are due to arrive and we want to celebrate before they are installed.

Where? At the corner of Hampshire and Cambridge Ave. (near the ‘Boat House’)

Who? You of course…the Cambridge Woods Neighborhood

When? Saturday, May 30, 2009, rain or shine. Festivities begin at Noon… Unveiling at 12:30 p.m

Food Provided by: Shahrazad (2847 N. Oakland Ave.) & CWNA Residents…bring a dish to share

Sign Art Design by: Kat & Mouse Graphic Design (Cambridge Woods Resident)

Announcement Printing by: Clark Graphics (2915 N. Oakland Ave.)

The following list of people graciously contributed towards the development of the neighborhood signs and whose generosity is greatly appreciated

Else Ankel, Dena Aronson, Mary Boulanger & Phillip Cook, Elaine Burns, Paul & Jeanette Coleman, Daisy Cubias, Angela De Ianni, Mark Eisenberg, Dave & Jen Kahn-Pettigrew, Victoria Leigh, Barb & Mark Lucius, Linda M. Matson, Peter & Rose McMullen, Amy Murphy, Musto Family, Rebecca North & Adolph Paul, Al Rank & Judy Knight, Mark Schmandt, Deborah Slakes, Rusty Smith, Deb Verhagen & Bruce Halmo

3/17 Tuesday
7:00pm at the Urban Ecology Center, 2nd floor

…Sure, you know some of your neighbors…but do you know me?
This evening we will talk about ourselves, and get to know other neighbors…
Do you have a fun job?  Do you love to kayak?  Would you like to join a book club?
Need a friend to bike ride with?  Want to “Run to the Movies” at UWM?

When people know each other the neighborhood is safer.
MPD will do a Neighborhood Watch presentation, with block party kits.

And there’s a very interesting business meeting, too.
Join us Tuesday, 3/17, 7:00, UEC
Bring yourself and a neighbor!

See you,
Carole Dede
CWNA VP

Tuesday, November 18th, 08 at 7 – 8:30 PM
Urban Ecology Center, Community Room

Squirrels in your attic? Rabbits eating your vegetables? Fox on your doorstep? UEC staff member Mike Larson will talk about wildlife living in Cambridge Woods and how to coexist with these creatures in a safe and humane way.
Bring your family and your wildlife questions!
Also, Christina and Dan from the UWM COAST safety patrols will offer us tips for winterizing your home.

Winterizing raffle prize – maybe a draft door stopper!

Cookies & Hot Cocoa.

Tuesday, July 15th

6 – 9 pm

HAMPSHIRE / CAMBRIDGE Intersection 

Bring … Dish to share, Chair to sit on, Your kids, their bikes, scooters + boards, Your dog, Musical instruments, Fun ideas, …

• Q & A with Shiraz and Qdoba about extended hours

–        whether you are for or against, your opinion is requested

• Explore ideas/plans for Hampshire bike-path entrance
• Discuss traffic patterns and concerns
• Nic Kovac

See flyer for details

Tuesday, May 20^th Read the flyer
7- 8:30 pm
Urban Ecology Center
Community Room

Oh, beautiful Cambridge Woods … Into the 20th Century
All are welcome to join us for Part 2 in our exploration of local history with expert
Pieter Godfrey – Restoration Architect and Historian of the Cambridge Woods area

Tuesday, March 18^th    Read the flyer
7- 8 pm
Urban Ecology Center
Community Room

Business Improvement Development (BID)
Update from Jim Plaisted, Executive Director

What are the plans for developing Oakland Ave/Locust St?
What is in the works for the old Walgreens?
How will current plans impact the CWNA residential area?
Join us to find out and bring your own questions!