BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/milwaukee-wi/src-8224.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - milwaukee-wi BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Lemonade Stand for a Cause DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTSTAMP:20260730T000528Z UID:699@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nDo your little entrepreneurs love running summe r Lemonade Stands? Put those budding small business skills to work and inv ite your kids to host a lemonade stand for Kids Impact Community (KIC)!\n\ nKIC provides service projects throughout the year at no cost to our parti cipating families. The donations from these lemonade stands will help KIC put on future projects to support our community.\nActivities\nFrom creativ e marketing to financial management\, your kids will get to take charge. E ncourage your children to create a flyer or use one of our templates to ma rket their lemonade stand. Following registration\, we will send you flyer templates as well as a sales tracking form to help your kids identify how much they will be able to give back.\n\nThis is a great opportunity to ta lk about finances! Invite your kids to choose to donate some\, all\, or a part of the profits. We will give you information on how to give your prof its back to KIC once you register.\nImpact\nYour kids will get to use thei r energy and passion to help give back to Kids Impact Community and fund f urther projects for our community. They will learn how to engage their cir cle of neighbors\, friends\, and families to support a great cause.\nWhen & Where\nHost a lemonade stand at any point throughout the summer on your front lawn or in your neighborhood.\nRegistration Information\nParticipant Cap: Unlimited\n\nAge: All ages. Great for the whole family!\n\nCost: How ever much you'd like to spend on lemonade stand supplies.\n\nQuestions: Em ail erin@kicmke.org with any specific questions.\nCancellations: We will include all registrants in our annual volunteer counts. If you can no long er volunteer\, please email erin@kicmke.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T000528Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/summer-lemonade-stand-for-a-cause-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intergenerational Playgroups at Hartland Terrace DTSTART:20260911T140000Z DTEND:20260911T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T063042Z UID:734@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nBring your little one(s) to Hartland Terrace for a special intergenerational experience where children and older adults can play\, learn\, and connect.\nOur monthly playgroups offer a welcoming \, relaxed environment for young children to meet new friends while bright ening the day of our grandfriends at Hartland Terrace. Through simple\, en gaging activities children have the opportunity to learn patience and resp ect for older adults\, how joy is contagious\, and to build social skills while interacting with people of different ages and abilities.\nThe relati onships that grow through these playgroups make this experience so meaning ful. By participating regularly\, children and residents have the chance t o become familiar with one another and look forward to seeing each other e ach month. Our grandfriends truly delight in the smiles and energy our chi ldren bring from just being themselves.\nThis project is also hosted in co llaboration with Lake Country Mom Movement offering a coffee shop meet-up and short walk to and from the assisted living facility. Connect with care givers at similar ages and stages!\n\n\nActivities\nEach playgroup follows a familiar structure to help both children and residents feel comfortable and engaged.\nWe begin with a hello song\, followed by:\n\n\n - Simple c raft\n - Themed activity\n - Free play\n - Goodbye song\n\nEach month w ill feature a fun new theme and activities designed to encourage interacti on between children\, caregivers\, and Hartland Terrace residents.\n\nImpa ct\nIntergenerational playgroups boost the social and emotional health for everyone involved by fostering empathy in children\, reducing isolation i n seniors\, and strengthening a sense of belonging\, purpose\, and communi ty spirit.\n\nWhen & Where\nJoin us every month through the end of the yea r from 9-11:30 a.m.\n\n\n - Friday\, September 11\n - Thursday\, October 22\n - Thursday\, November 19\n - Friday\, December 18\n\nDuring these Friday's\, you can also join the Lake Country Mom Movement (LCMM) before a nd/or after our time at Hartland Terrace!\n\n \n\n - Meet at Birch and B anyon Coffee: 9-9:30 a.m. - 150 E Capitol Drive\, Hartland WI 53029 (Birc h and Banyon will be offering a discount on drinks for LCMM participants)\ n - Walk to Hartland Terrace: 9:30-10 a.m. (0.6 mile walk) - 327 North A venue\, Hartland\, WI 53029 \n - Intergenerational Playgroup: 10-11 a.m. \n - Walk back to Birch and Banyon Coffee: 11-11:30 a.m. (0.6 mile walk)\ n\n\n\nPlease Note: We are encouraging participants to sign up for the ent ire session if possible. If there are only a few dates you can make in the session\, please indicate your availability during registration. Signing up for a session helps the residents see familiar faces and helps to ensur e participation in our playgroup. We send out monthly emails with details. Please reach out with questions.\n\nRegistration Information\nParticipant Cap: 30 volunteers\n\nAge: All ages welcome!\n\nCost: Free\nMaterials: Br ing your openness\, creativity\, and joy!\nQuestions: If you have any ques tions\, please contact brianna@kicmke.org.\nCancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However\, we u nderstand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer parti cipate\, please email brianna@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.\n\ nOur Partner\nHartland Terrace is a premier senior living facility that of fers the best in care to all residents. They take pride in providing an en riching environment for all so they can thrive during their senior years. Whether you need basic care support or advanced medical care\, Hartland Te rrace can provide residents and their families peace of mind that all thei r needs are fulfilled. Check out the Harland Terrace facility here.\nThe L ake Country Mom Movement is a community-focused group in Wisconsin offerin g support\, connection\, and events for mothers\, including regular mom wa lks. Founded to foster "village" building\, it provides free or low-cost a ctivities like stroller-friendly walks\, coffee meetups\, and park playdat es. The movement often partners with local businesses for events and empha sizes connecting moms\, supporting local\, and building community. Check o ut LCMM here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T063042Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/intergenerational-playgroup-at-hartland-terr ace-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's Center Dinner Service with Community Advocates DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062914Z UID:739@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nJoin us in preparing and serving a hot dinner t o women and their children (about 50-70 total) staying at the Women’s Ce nter Shelter. Founded in 1980\, the Milwaukee Women’s Center provides co mprehensive services and treatment for women\, men\, and children whose li ves have been affected by domestic violence\, addiction\, mental health is sues\, homelessness\, and poverty.\nActivities\nOur volunteer group of chi ldren and caregivers will serve dinner to about 55 women and their childre n staying at the shelter. KIC will be bringing food to prepare on-site. Yo u can sign up to bring ingredients that are needed. There is a kitchen at the center where we will prep the meal service. Then we will serve dinner to the women and their children. Following the meal\, we will clean up.\nI mpact\nKids and their caregivers will brighten the evening of families sta ying at the shelter. Kids will see that serving others can be fun and that they are capable of making a difference.\nWhen & Where\nThursday\,  Sept . 17 from 5-7 p.m. (Dinner service begins at 6 p.m.)\n\nMilwaukee Women’ s Center Shelter of Community Advocates is in the Burnham Park Neighborhoo d (for the safety of the residents\, addresses will be provided after sign -up).\nRegistration Information\nAge: All ages are welcome to help!\n\nCos t: Free\n\nMaterials: Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoe s. Plastic gloves and hairnets will be provided upon arrival.\n\nQuestions : Email katiem@kicmke.org with any specific questions.\nCancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. H owever\, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate\, please email katiem@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill y our spot.\n\nOur Partner\nFor more information about Community Advocates a nd the Women’s Center\, visit their website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062914Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/womens-center-dinner-service-with-community- advocates-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intergenerational Playgroups at Hamilton House DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062914Z UID:741@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nBring your little one(s) to Hamilton House for a special intergenerational experience where children and older adults can play\, learn and connect.\nOur monthly 45-minute playgroups offer a welco ming\, relaxed environment for young children to meet new friends while br ightening the day of our grandfriends at Hamilton House. Through simple\, engaging activities\, children have the opportunity to learn patience and respect for older adults\, how joy is contagious\, and to build social ski lls while interacting with people of different ages and abilities.\nThe re lationships that grow through these playgroups make this experience so mea ningful. By participating regularly\, children and residents have the chan ce to become familiar with one another and look forward to seeing each oth er each month. Our grandfriends truly delight in the smiles and energy our children bring from just being themselves.\n\nActivities \nEach playgrou p follows a familiar structure to help both children and residents feel co mfortable and engaged.\nWe begin with a hello song\, followed by:\n\n\n \ n\n - Story\n - Simple craft\n - Themed activity\n - Free play\n - Go odbye song\n\n\n\nEach month will feature a fun new theme and activities d esigned to encourage interaction between children\, caregivers and Hamilto n House residents.\n\nImpact\nIntergenerational playgroups boost the socia l and emotional health for everyone involved by fostering empathy in child ren\, reducing isolation in seniors\, and strengthening a sense of belongi ng\, purpose\, and community spirit.\nOur friends at Hamilton House benefi t tremendously from the interaction with our children. Residents in the me mory care unit of Hamilton House will have a chance to be around our energ etic and humorous littles and offer their love and gentle care for them.\n \nWhen & Where\nJoin us every month through the end of the year from 10-11 a.m.\n\n \n\n - Friday\, September 18\n - Friday\, October 16\n - Fri day\, November 20\n - Friday\, December 18\n\n\n\nPlease Note: We are enc ouraging participants to sign up for the entire session if possible. If th ere are only a few dates you can make in the session\, please indicate you r availability during registration. Signing up for a session helps the res idents see familiar faces and helps to ensure participation in our playgro up. We send out monthly emails with details. Please reach out with questio ns.\nHamilton House Address\nW76N629 N Wauwatosa Rd.\nCedarburg\, WI 53012 \n\nRegistration Information\nParticipant Cap: 10 volunteers\nAges: All ag es welcome!\nCost: Free\nMaterials: Bring your openness\, creativity\, and joy!\nQuestions: If you have any questions\, please contact Sara Block a t sara@kicmke.org.\nCancelations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However\, we understand illness and eme rgencies do come up so if you can no longer participate\, please email sar a@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.\n\nOur Partner\nHamilton House is a beautiful residential community in the heart of Cedarburg directly a cross from the local middle school. They provide apartments designed for i ndependent and assisted living\, as well as memory care options. We are pa rtnering specifically with the residents in the memory care unit. Please v isit the Hamilton House website for additional information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062914Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/intergenerational-playgroups-hamilton-house- senior-living-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Milwaukee Diaper Mission Birthday Celebration DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T063042Z UID:743@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nThe Milwaukee Diaper Mission (MDM) is turning s ix\, and we’re excited to celebrate this incredible milestone with them! We’ve been proud to partner with MDM since the very beginning\, and it' s been wonderful to see the impact they’ve made in our community over th e years.\nActivities\nCome spend an hour volunteering alongside us\, and t hen stay for the birthday celebration! It’ll be a great opportunity to g ive back\, connect with others\, and celebrate all that MDM has accomplish ed. There will be outdoor games\, sidewalk chalk\, music\, face painting\, treats and other family-friendly activities.\n\nKids will also have the o pportunity to color\, draw pictures and write encouraging notes that will be included with the diaper packages. This will add a thoughtful\, persona l touch to each distribution.\nWhen & Where\nSaturday\, September 19\nRegi ster for a one hour time slot between 10 am - 1 p.m.\nStay for the celebra tion as long as your family would like!\n\nMilwaukee Diaper Mission\n4900 S. Pennsylvania Ave.\nCudahy\, WI 53110\nRegistration Information\nPartici pant Cap: 20-30 volunteer spots per session\nAges: All ages welcome!\nCost : This celebration is free to attend. You’ll see an option to make a sug gested $25 donation per family during registration\, but there is no oblig ation to donate.\n\nOur Partner\nLearn more about the Milwaukee Diaper Mis sion\, visit their website at milwaukeediapermission.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T063042Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/milwaukee-diaper-mission-birthday-celebratio n-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunch Pack and Love with Just One More Ministry DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260921T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062914Z UID:742@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nJust One More Ministry\, located in Glendale\, is an organization that rescues excess food from area restaurants\, food s uppliers\, and caterers and repackages it for shelters\, food pantries\, a nd community members in need. Inflation and rising grocery prices continue to create challenges for our hurting neighbors\, and these lunches are ea sy to distribute and are handed out as quickly as they are received. Just One More Ministry is currently distributing over 1\,400 bagged lunches a w eek!\nActivities\nYour family will assemble 20-30 sandwiches (meat and c heese with no condiments) wrapped in a plastic sandwich bag.\nAn inspirati onal note/care card (or any beautiful decoration your littles wish to crea te) will be taped to each sandwich bag. The sandwich bags will then be sta cked inside the empty bread bag so they can be easily frozen by Just One M ore Ministry.\n\nImpact\nKids will gain awareness and understanding of how their own capabilities can help their community in need.\n\nWhen & Where\ nYour family will complete this project in your own home following food sa fety guidelines.\nDrop off the packed lunches outside a KIC family home (B ayside\, Whitefish Bay\, Grafton\, west side of Milwaukee - specific addre sses will be provided after sign-up.) between 1-8 p.m. on Sunday\, Sept. 2 0. KIC leaders will deliver all lunches to Just One More Ministry for dist ribution on Sept. 21.\n\nRegistration Information\nAges: All ages welcome to help however they can.\nCost: The cost of bagged lunch supplies\nMate rials: You will be responsible for supplying the following materials to co mplete 20 packed lunches:\n\n\n \n\n - Approximately 2-3 loaves of brea d\n - Meat and cheese for sandwiches\n - Plastic sandwich bags\n - Insp irational notes decorated by the kids\n\n\n\nQuestions: Please contact r achel@kicmke.org with any questions.\nCancellations: In the event that ci rcumstances change and you are no longer able to assist\, please email ra chel@kicmke.org.\nIn order to assure food safety in preparing food for the community in your own home\, all volunteers must agree to:\n\n\n \n\n 1 ) Follow CDC guidelines to fully disinfect the surface prior to meal pre paration\n 2) Follow the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade and Consumer Protection guidelines on washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds\n 3) Follow the WI DATCP rules on no bare hand conta ct with ready-to-eat foods ie. wear gloves or use tongs. When using dispo sable gloves\, refer to these guidelines.\n 4) To ensure health and safe ty in preparing food for people outside of our own families\, we also ask that everyone two years of age and older wear a cloth face covering while preparing the sandwiches.\n\n\n\nOur Partner\nLearn more about the Just On e More Ministry on their website\, JSonline article\, and CBS58 segment. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062914Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/lunch-pack-and-love-with-just-one-more-minis try-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Serving Pantry Guests with Kinship Community Food Center DTSTART:20260922T203000Z DTEND:20260922T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002935Z UID:737@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\nWork with your child at the Kinship Community Fo od Center (formerly called Riverwest Food Pantry) – an organization focu sed on coming together around food to relieve hunger\, improve lives and g row community well-being. While their name has changed\, their mission is still the same! Kinship empowers residents to create nourishment\, belongi ng and prosperity in low-income communities through the power of food.\nAc tivities\nYou and your child will assist shoppers with registration and gr ocery selection\, help shoppers carry bags\, serve snacks and share food w ith shoppers\, and clean up. Hands-on orientation and assignments given up on arrival.\nThe shelves at Kinship are constantly in need of restocking. Please consider bringing a donation of non-perishable food items or hygien e products with you to help fill their shelves!  We will also be collecti ng reusable bags to donate to the pantry. Their goal is to eliminate as ma ny plastic shopping bags as possible. If you have extra reusable bags at h ome\, please consider bringing some with you to donate!\n\nImpact\nHelp to eliminate food insecurity in Milwaukee and dissolve barriers of division as the community comes together at a common table. Your child will be imme rsed in an environment where they will help others and also be mentored in acts of dignity and grace by those very same people. Kinship Community Fo od Center embodies their motto: In a community of generosity everyone give s and everyone receives!\nWhen & Where\nTuesday\, Sept. 22 from 3:30-6 p.m .\nSt. Casimir’s Parish Hall\n924 E. Clarke St\, Milwaukee\nThe hall is located on the basement level of the school building behind Our Lady of Di vine Providence Parish/St. Casimir. Volunteer entrance doors are on the we st side of the building in the alley between the church and the school. On Saturday mornings we ask that volunteers find street parking (on Clarke o r Weil) as the lot is reserved for shoppers.\n\nRegistration Information\n Participant Cap: 10 volunteers\n\nAge: Ages 6+ strongly recommended. If yo u have a child that is younger\, please reach out to Lizzy at lizzy@kicmke .org prior to signing up to discuss the possibility of bringing them. We a lso recommend at least one parent/guardian for every 2 children under the age of 10 years.\n\nMaterials: Please dress casually with closed-toe shoes and keep all your valuables at home. Wear your Kids Impact Community shir t if you have one!\n\nCost: Free. Kinship Community Food Center does acce pt non-perishable food donations if your family would like to bring someth ing to donate.\n\nQuestions: Reach out to Lizzy at lizzy@kicmke.org with any questions.\n\nCancellations: We understand that illness and emergenci es can happen. If you cannot make it\, please let Lizzy know at lizzy@kicm ke.org as soon as possible so we can open up this opportunity to a family on the waitlist.\nOur Partner\nLearn more about the Kinship Community Foo d Center on their website: www.kinshipmke.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002935Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/serving-pantry-guests-with-kinship-community -food-center-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intergenerational Playgroups at Saint John's on the Lake DTSTART:20260924T150000Z DTEND:20260924T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062914Z UID:740@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nBring your little one(s) to Saint John’s on t he Lake for a special intergenerational experience where children and olde r adults can play\, learn and connect.\nOur monthly 45-minute playgroups o ffer a welcoming\, relaxed environment for young children to meet new frie nds while brightening the day of our grandfriends at Saint John’s. Throu gh simple\, engaging activities\, children have the opportunity to learn p atience and respect for older adults\, how joy is contagious\, and to buil d social skills while interacting with people of different ages and abilit ies.\nThe relationships that grow through these playgroups make this exper ience so meaningful. By participating regularly\, children and residents h ave the chance to become familiar with one another and look forward to see ing each other each month. Our grandfriends truly delight in the smiles an d energy our children bring from just being themselves.\n\nActivities\nEac h playgroup follows a familiar structure to help both children and residen ts feel comfortable and engaged.\nWe begin with a hello song\, followed by :\n\n\n \n\n - Story\n - Simple craft\n - Themed activity\n - Free pl ay\n - Goodbye song\n\n\n\nEach month will feature a fun new theme and ac tivities designed to encourage interaction between children\, caregivers\, and Saint John’s residents.\n\nImpact\nIntergenerational playgroups boo st the social and emotional health for everyone involved by fostering empa thy in children\, reducing isolation in seniors\, and strengthening a sens e of belonging\, purpose\, and community spirit.\n\nWhen & Where\nJoin us every month through the end of the year from 10-10:45 a.m.\n\n \n\n - Th ursday\, September 24\n - Thursday\, October 22\n - Thursday\, November 19\n - Thursday\, December 17\n\n\n\nPlease Note: We are encouraging part icipants to sign up for the entire session if possible. If there are only a few dates you can make in the session\, please indicate your availabilit y during registration. Signing up for a session helps the residents see fa miliar faces and helps to ensure participation in our playgroup. We send o ut monthly emails with details. Please reach out with questions.\n\nSaint John’s on the Lake - North Tower\nThird Floor "Stratford Neighborhood"\n 1858 N. Prospect Ave\, Milwaukee 53202\nParking: There are two parking lot options.\n\n\n \n\n - 1858 N. Prospect Ave. (North Lot)\nClosest to the playgroup space\; Limited angle parking on the ground level underneath th e building (around 10 vehicles). Enter from Prospect Ave.\n - 1800 N. Pro spect Ave. (South Lot)\nAmple angle parking spots in a surface lot just so uth of the south tower. Enter from Prospect Ave.\n\n\n\nRegistration Infor mation\nParticipant Cap: 25 volunteers\nAge: 0-8 years old\nCost: Free\nMa terials: Bring your openness\, creativity\, and joy!\nQuestions: If you ha ve any questions\, please contact Hannah at hannah@kicmke.org. \nCancella tions: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come t o life. However\, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if y ou can no longer participate\, please email hannah@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.\n\nOur Partner\nSaint John’s on the Lake provides a continuum of residential living and care options with dignity and compassi on. They focus on wellness\, personal growth\, meaningful connections and a dynamic environment. Learn more on their website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062914Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/intergenerational-playgroups-at-saint-johns- on-the-lake-2026-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gardening for Good: Hoop House Helpers with Kinship Community Food Center DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002935Z UID:691@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nKinship Hoop Houses provide fresh and local foo d to those in need. Let’s help take care of the hoop houses so we can he lp Kinship harvest healthy flowers\, fruits\, and veggies for their Commun ity Food Center! The food goes directly to families who might go without t hroughout our area. This project is a fun\, hands-on gardening experience. Can't make this one? We are there the last Saturday morning of each month through September.\n\nActivities\nKids and families will help prepare Hoo p Houses for the gardening season! Activities may include planting seeds\, watering\, painting\, shoveling\, moving mulch and dirt\, pulling weeds\, supporting growing things\, and some general maintenance of the site. Ple ase prepare for an indoor/outdoor experience. Our host Julie brings all th e master gardener knowledge to the day. She also supplies a craft or books \, and other fun things for littles to enjoy too.\nImpact\nLet’s teach o ur kids how to keep food security in our local community and how they can help. Plus a little outside family time\, gardening education\, and physic al activity is healthy too!\n\nWhen & Where\nSaturday\, September 26 from 9-11 a.m.\nThe “hoop houses” are located at the Maglio Tomato Building \n4287 N Port Washington Road\, Milwaukee\, WI 53212.\nPlease park in the lot on the North side of the building and walk through the fence to the bi g “hoop houses.”\n\nRegistration Information\nParticipants: Max 12 fam ilies/small groups\nAges: All ages are welcome\, you can even wear your ba by!\nCost: Free\nAttire: Please wear weather-proof shoes and gloves you ca n work in\, tie your hair back/wear a hat\, and dress to get a little dirt y. Perhaps bring water and whatever your family might need during the two- hour event. Note that the hoop houses are much warmer than the outside.\nQ uestions: Please contact senta@kickmke.org with any specific questions.\nC ancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However\, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate\, please email senta@kickmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.\n\nOur Partner\nKinship Community Food Center en gages volunteers and neighborhood residents to end hunger\, isolation\, an d poverty. Our innovative programs nourish food security and wellness\, fo ster belonging and community engagement\, and empower stability and econom ic prosperity in our city. For more information\, visit their website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002935Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/gardening-for-good-hoop-house-helpers-with-k inship-community-food-center-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Birthday Buddies with Kids Matter Inc. DTSTART:20260928T153000Z DTEND:20260928T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002935Z UID:735@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nHelp kids in foster care celebrate their birthd ays! Most kids look forward to their birthday all year. However\, for the more than 2\,000 children in foster care in Milwaukee County\, birthdays a re often forgotten. In times of upheaval\, your family can help spread joy by assembling birthday kits filled with everything a child needs to celeb rate their special day.\nKids Matter Inc.\, an organization that supports kinship and foster children\, will distribute all the birthday kits.\n\nAc tivities\nWe will start the day with a fun story and then decorate special birthday crowns and design birthday cards to include in our kits. Then\, kids and their caregivers will work to pick out cake mix\, frosting\, spri nkles\, balloons\, candles\, and a gift. We invite each family to bring tw o extra large 16" birthday gift bags to put all of the goodies in.\nA huge thank you to Cream City Reporting\, LLC for their generous toy donation. And a big shoutout to Herb Kohl Philanthropies Homegrown Grant and the Gre ater Milwaukee Association of Realtors for helping fund this project.\n\nI mpact\nKids will learn how to help support other kids going through a diff icult time. They will gain an understanding of how a small act of giving c an have a big impact.\nWhen & Where\nMonday\, Sept. 28 from 10:30-11:30 a. m.\nNorth Shore Library - Community Room\n711 Grace St.\, Bayside\, WI 532 17\n\nRegistration Information\nParticipant Cap: 30 kids\n\nAge: All ages\ n\nWhat to Bring: Two XL 16" birthday gift bags (please let us know if th is isn't doable and we'll be sure to have extras)\n\nQuestions: If you hav e any questions\, contact erin@kicmke.org.\n\nCancellations: Please email erin@kicmke.org if you are no longer able to participate.\nOur Partner\nKi ds Matter Inc.: Kids Matter is an organization that supports kinship and f oster children. Nearly 100 children in Milwaukee County are removed from t heir homes each month because they are deemed unsafe\, according to Childr en’s Wisconsin. Kids Matter Inc. believes that every child needs someone in their corner. Through staff and volunteers\, Kids Matter makes sure th at children and their foster families get the support they need. Learn mor e about Kids Matter Inc. on their website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002935Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/birthday-buddies-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Books Go! Ve Perro ¡Ve! Book Drive DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260902T002935Z UID:744@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nIn collaboration with the First Stage productio n of Go Dog Go! / Ve Perro ¡Ve!\, KIC is hosting a book drive for Next Do or Milwaukee and Bernie’s Book Bank.\n\nActivities\nGrab the family and raid your bookshelves for gently used books to donate! Maybe your little o ne has outgrown some of their board books\, or your big kid is ready for c hapter books and no longer needs those easy readers. All books can be dro pped off at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center lobby.\nAdditionally\, conside r joining KIC families for a special Go Dog Go! | Ve Perro ¡Ve! Book Part y on Saturday\, Oct. 24 at Noon. This interactive theater workshop invites kids to use their imaginations\, move\, play\, and experience firsthand h ow a favorite book can leap from the page to the stage. Then\, catch the s how before or after the party!\n\nImpact\nThrough book donations and bring ing a beloved story to life\, children will discover that books can move\, connect\, inspire\, and bring joy while helping children in our community experience the magic of having books of their own.\n\nWhen & Where\nDrop off donations between Oct. 3 -Nov. 1 at:\nMilwaukee Youth Arts Center\n325 W. Walnut Street\nMilwaukee\, WI 53212\nThere is a parking lot with limit ed spots right in front of MYAC. Street parking is also available nearby.\ n\nRegistration Information\nParticipant Cap: Unlimited\nAges: All ages we lcome!\nQuestions: If you have any questions\, please contact Lynn Raines at lynn@kicmke.org.\n\nOur Partners\n\n \n\n - Bernie’s Book Bank: ht tps://www.berniesbookbank.org/\n - First Stage: https://www.firststage.or g/Production-Details/GoDogGo\n - Milwaukee Youth Arts Center: https://www .myac.org/\n - Next Door Milwaukee: https://www.nextdoormke.org/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002935Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/go-books-go-ve-perro-ve-book-drive-fall-2026 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Assemble Lasagna with Lasagna Love DTSTART:20261015T150000Z DTEND:20261015T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002859Z UID:733@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\nOur children will be assembling homemade lasagna s for neighbors in our community who are going through challenging times a nd could use a little extra support. This activity is about more than prep aring a meal—it’s about kindness\, connection\, and learning the value of helping others. As the kids work together\, they’ll be creating not only delicious food\, but also a reminder to our neighbors that they are c ared for and not alone.\n\nActivities\nAt this event\, we will start by ha ving story time with an age-appropriate book discussing kindness and helpi ng our community read.\nThen\, we will work to assemble lasagnas for commu nity members who requested a homemade meal through Lasagna Love. After we are done with this\, the children will make handmade cards to be delivered with meals to seniors in our community. Cookies will be provided by a loc al bakery\, The Coop.\n\nImpact\nBy helping make homemade lasagnas for com munity members in need\, children will experience the joy of giving back i n a hands-on and meaningful way. They’ll learn the value of teamwork as they collaborate in the kitchen\, practice important life skills like foll owing directions and measuring ingredients\, and gain confidence by seeing the impact of their efforts.\nMost importantly\, they’ll discover how s mall acts of kindness—like preparing a comforting meal—can make a big difference in someone’s day. This event helps children build empathy\, r esponsibility\, and a deeper connection to their community\, all while hav ing fun and creating something delicious.\n\nWhen & Where\nThursday\, Oct. 15 10 a.m.-Noon\n2720 Lily Road\nBrookfield\, WI 53005\n\nRegistration In formation\nParticipation Cap: 25 families\nAges: All ages are welcome\, la sagna assembly best suited for 3+\nCost: To help keep the costs of the eve nt within budget\, we ask that you please  bring 3-24 oz jars of spaghett i sauce and 1 box of oven ready lasagna noodles. If you are unable to do s o at this time\, extra ingredients will be available at the event.\nMateri als: Please bring a mixing bowl\, cooking spoon\, and spatula to use. If y ou would like to bring an apron\, feel free to do so. Hair nets and food s afe gloves will be provided.\nQuestions: Please email Brianna Kulp at bria nna@kicmke.org.\nCancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to m ake these projects come to life. However\, we understand illness and emerg encies do come up so if you can no longer participate\, please email brian na@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.\n\nOur Partner\nLasagna Love' s mission is to feed families\, spread kindness\, and strengthen communiti es. Through their neighbor-to-neighbor movement\, they connect volunteer l asagna chefs who want to help with individuals and families in need\, prov iding home-cooked lasagnas made with love. They focus on removing barriers to asking for help\, ensuring dignity and support\, and delivering kindne ss without judgment or qualifications. Whether someone is facing financial challenges\, emotional overwhelm\, medical issues\, or any other hardship \, Lasagna Love strives to provide relief\, hope\, and connection through the simple yet profound gesture of a warm meal. Learn more on their websit e.\nCommunity Projects for Seniors strives to brighten the everyday lives of low-income senior citizens residing in subsidized apartment buildings t hrough programs that fight loneliness\, reduce social isolation\, create h uman connections\, and build community. Programs include delivering free h ot meals on holidays\, delivering care packages\, and hosting social event s and nature trips. Learn more on their website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002859Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/assemble-lasagna-with-lasagna-love-october-2 026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Serving Pantry Guests with Kinship Community Food Center DTSTART:20261024T124500Z DTEND:20261024T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002935Z UID:738@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\nWork with your child at the Kinship Community Fo od Center (formerly called Riverwest Food Pantry) – an organization focu sed on coming together around food to relieve hunger\, improve lives and g row community well-being. While their name has changed\, their mission is still the same! Kinship empowers residents to create nourishment\, belongi ng and prosperity in low-income communities through the power of food.\nAc tivities\nYou and your child will assist shoppers with registration and gr ocery selection\, help shoppers carry bags\, serve snacks and share food w ith shoppers\, and clean up. Hands-on orientation and assignments given up on arrival.\nThe shelves at Kinship are constantly in need of restocking. Please consider bringing a donation of non-perishable food items or hygien e products with you to help fill their shelves!  We will also be collecti ng reusable bags to donate to the pantry. Their goal is to eliminate as ma ny plastic shopping bags as possible. If you have extra reusable bags at h ome\, please consider bringing some with you to donate!\n\nImpact\nHelp to eliminate food insecurity in Milwaukee and dissolve barriers of division as the community comes together at a common table. Your child will be imme rsed in an environment where they will help others and also be mentored in acts of dignity and grace by those very same people. Kinship Community Fo od Center embodies their motto: In a community of generosity everyone give s and everyone receives!\nWhen & Where\nSaturday\, Oct. 24 from 7:45-11 a. m.\nSt. Casimir’s Parish Hall\n924 E. Clarke St\, Milwaukee\nThe hall is located on the basement level of the school building behind Our Lady of D ivine Providence Parish/St. Casimir. Volunteer entrance doors are on the w est side of the building in the alley between the church and the school. O n Saturday mornings we ask that volunteers find street parking (on Clarke or Weil) as the lot is reserved for shoppers.\n\nRegistration Information\ nParticipant Cap: 10 volunteers\n\nAge: Ages 6+ strongly recommended. If y ou have a child that is younger\, please reach out to Lizzy at lizzy@kicmk e.org prior to signing up to discuss the possibility of bringing them. We also recommend at least one parent/guardian for every 2 children under the age of 10 years.\n\nMaterials: Please dress casually with closed-toe shoe s and keep all your valuables at home. Wear your Kids Impact Community shi rt if you have one!\n\nCost: Free. Kinship Community Food Center does acc ept non-perishable food donations if your family would like to bring somet hing to donate.\n\nQuestions: Reach out to Lizzy at lizzy@kicmke.org with any questions.\n\nCancellations: We understand that illness and emergenc ies can happen. If you cannot make it\, please let Lizzy know at lizzy@kic mke.org as soon as possible so we can open up this opportunity to a famil y on the waitlist.\nOur Partner\nLearn more about the Kinship Community Fo od Center on their website: www.kinshipmke.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002935Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/serving-pantry-guests-with-kinship-community -food-center-october-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Dog Go! | Ve Perro ¡Ve! Book Party with KIC + First Stage DTSTART:20261024T170000Z DTEND:20261024T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002935Z UID:745@kicmke.org CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nFirst Stage will host KIC families for a specia l Go Dog Go! | Ve Perro ¡Ve! Book Party! \n\nDuring the Book Party\, Firs t Stage teaching artists will lead KIC families through an interactive the ater workshop inspired by the lively world of Go Dog Go! | Ve Perro ¡Ve!\ n\nKids will use their imaginations to move\, play\, and experience firsth and how a favorite book can leap from the page to the stage. \n\nThe Book Party takes place between First Stage’s two performances that day\, maki ng it easy to add a show to your family’s afternoon! Families interested in attending Go Dog Go! / Ve Perro ¡Ve! can purchase tickets directly th rough First Stage. One of our very own KIC volunteers\, Mia Raines\, is pe rforming as Yellow Dog in the El Pequeño Cast! You can use her 25% off di scount code: MIADOG.\nActivities\n📚 Bring new or dignity-conditioned bo oks for the Go Books Go! Book Drive \n\n🎭 Participate in an interactive theater workshop led by First Stage teaching artists \n\n🐶 Explore the silly\, energetic world of Go Dog Go! / Ve Perro ¡Ve! through movement\, imagination\, and creative play \n\n❤️ Help share books and the joy o f reading with children throughout our community \n\nFamilies interested i n seeing the First Stage production can purchase tickets for either perfor mance:\n\n \n\n - 11 a.m. performance right before the Book Party\n - 1 p.m. performance right after the Book Party\n\n\n\nCan’t make it to the Book Party? You can still participate in the Go Books Go! Book Drive. Yo u can drop off books outside the Goodman Theater in the Main Lobby during MYAC open hours from October 3rd-November 1st.\nImpact\nThrough book donat ions and bringing a beloved story to life\, children will discover that bo oks can move\, connect\, inspire\, and bring joy while helping children in our community experience the magic of having books of their own.\nWhen & Where\nSaturday\, Oct. 24 from Noon-12:45 p.m.\n\nMilwaukee Youth Arts Cen ter\n(Moncayo and Spolin Studios\, Garden Level)\n325 W. Walnut Street\nMi lwaukee\, WI 53212\n\nThere is a parking lot with limited spots at MYAC. S treet parking is also available nearby.\nRegistration Information\nPartici pant Cap: 60 participants\nAges: The show/party is recommended for ages 3+ .\nAge: All ages welcome. The show/party is recommended for ages 3+.\n\nCo st: FREE. Book donations are highly encouraged.\n\nFamilies interested in attending Go Dog Go! / Ve Perro ¡Ve! can purchase tickets directly throug h First Stage. One of our very own KIC volunteers\, Mia Raines\, is perfor ming as Yellow Dog in the El Pequeño Cast! You can use her 25% off discou nt code: MIADOG.\n\nQuestions: Email lynn@kicmke.org with any specific que stions.  \n\nCancellations: We have limited spots for this book party. W e understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer pa rticipate\, please email lynn@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.\nO ur Partner\n\n \n\n - Bernie’s Book Bank: https://www.berniesbookbank. org/\n - First Stage: https://www.firststage.org/Production-Details/GoDog Go\n - Milwaukee Youth Arts Center: https://www.myac.org/\n - Next Door Milwaukee: https://www.nextdoormke.org/\n\n\n\nYoung Changemakers' Week\nT his project is just one of the events in Young Changemakers’ Week. Young Changemakers’ Week is designed to ignite a passion for service in our y oungest community members. \n\nThis is where Kids Impact Community began - collaborating with local nonprofits to develop age-appropriate and meani ngful service opportunities for volunteers ages newborn - kindergarten and their families. \n\nStay tuned for an inspiring week of projects designe d for our littlest helping hands starting October 24! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002935Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/go-books-go-ve-perro-ve-book-party-october-2 026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Homepage X-SOURCE-URL:https://kicmke.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR