- Friday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec. 5 is the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop registration period. Registration for families who would like to receive toys will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday. “We’ve already pre-registered more than 8,000 children to receive toys this Christmas, but there are almost 2,700 families who received letters for express registration who have not pre-registered. Families must have an appointment to pick up toys for their children. Receiving a letter does not register you to receive toys,” Debra Lewis, director of Salvation Army social services said. “Despite a 30 percent increase in emergency assistance, The Salvation Army is committed to providing Christmas assistance to families in need,” said Major Jesse G. Collins, Salvation Army Milwaukee County Commander.
- Saturday, Dec. 5, Holiday Card Workshop at the Redline Community Printshop, 1422 N. 4th St., Milwaukee, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can print three cards for $5 or can bring their own cards, and card stock to print more. For more information email Redlineprintshop@gmail.com
- Saturday, Dec. 12, The Milwaukee Wave are partnering with The Salvation Army and Fox 6 in a hat and mitten drive at its home game against Philadelphia. Bring hats and mittens to the U.S. Cellular Arena for that game, and when the Wave score their first goal, toss them over the glass and onto the field. Representatives from The Salvation Army will collect the items and distribute them to families in need this winter. The Salvation Army will also bring their iconic red kettles to the arena that day, allowing fans to donate cash to their cause.
- Saturday, Dec. 12, Community Warehouse, 521 S. 9th St. in Milwaukee will host a health fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The fair will provide information about various illnesses as well as health resources available to the community. Walker’s Point Clinic will perform blood pressure tests, and representatives from the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Wisconsin, Community Advocates’ Health Care, Grand Avenue Club, Independence First, 16th Street Community Health Clinic, and Wisconsin Well Woman Program will attend the fair. Free food and live music will be available during the event.
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