Photos: Indian Hill Back to School Ice Cream Social

Youngsters and their families dropped off school supplies and checked out the new playground equipment at Indian Hill before school kicks off next week. Oh yeah, and there was some ice cream, too.

Dozens of students scattered behind Indian Hill Elementary School Wednesday helping themselves to ice cream sundaes filled with cookies, marshmallows, chocolate syrup and a little bit of ice cream.  Sponsored by the Maple Dale-Indian Hill PTO, students got some time to meet their new teachers, drop off school supplies and try out the new playground equipment.  Did you snap a few pictures at the social? Add yours to our gallery by clicking "Upload!"

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All Fired Up for the 2012 Fourth of July Festivities

Fox Point and Bayside will both hold festivities next week in honor of Independence Day. But while neither have their own fireworks displays, we've pulled together a list of many others nearby so you won't miss the explosions in the sky.

The Fourth of July means barbecues, beaches and fireworks and this sparkling, food-filled holiday is right around the corner. In an effort to keep you from wandering around looking for Independence Day fun next week, Patch has pulled together this guide of events taking place in Fox Point and Bayside, along with other fireworks and events throughout the Milwaukee area. The annual parade will kick off at the Fox Point Police Station, traveling north on Santa Monica Boulevard to Lombardy Road, west on Lombardy Road to Bell Road and back east on Bell Road to the Longacre Pavilion. In addition to the traditional festivities, Sapphire the Dragon and members of the Dragon Dash committee will be marching in the parade as well. A jazz quartet, …

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Parades, Best Dog Competitions and Ice Cream Socials Planned for July 4th

Fox Point and Bayside both celebrating Independence Day with community gatherings.

Get your red, white and blue ready and bring that puppy. Fox Point and Bayside are gearing up for their Independence Day celebrations. In Fox Point, there will be a parade and ice cream social from 9 a.m. until noon on Monday. The parade will kick off at the Fox Point Police Station, traveling north on Santa Monica Boulevard to Lombardy Road, west on Lombardy Road. to Bell Road and back east on Bell Road to the Longacre Pavilion. A jazz quartet, free ice cream and beverages will be available. The annual softball game will also take place, featuring village residents against the Fox Point Police. Kids will have an opportunity to jump around in a bounce house, play with clowns, and get their faces painted. Bayside will be hosting their own …

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Photo Gallery: Ice Cream in the Park

Rainy weather holds off for another great Ice Cream Social in Schoolhouse Park Wednesday evening.

The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation hosted the first of its two Ice Cream Social events in Schoolhouse Park Wednesday evening. The event featured free ice cream and musical entertainment from the Whitefish Bay Community Band.

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