Starry Nights of Winter Tuesday at SANC
Enjoy an evening of stargazing from the trails and the top of the Schlitz Audubon Nature tower.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Schlitz Audubon October Calendar of Events
Looking for things to do that can get you outside before the flurries begin to fly? Take a look at the SANC calendar here for nature hikes, yoga and more.
As temperatures continue to decline and bring us closer to snow storms and shoveling, there's still some time to get outside and enjoy the crisp Fall air. Take a look at the October calendar of events for the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center for all kinds of outdoor activities from nature hikes to yoga, bird watching clubs and more. Get more from Fox Point-Bayside Patch by “Liking” our Facebook Page!
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Orionids Meteor Shower 2012 Peak: When to Watch in Fox Point, Bayside
Shooting stars will be flying early in the morning in the Fox Point and Bayside area. The Orionids meteor shower promises to be a show worth watching.
The offspring of Halley's Comet are about to put on quite a show in the skies of Fox Point and Bayside. Earth will pass through a stream of debris from Halley's Comet beginning Oct. 15, which will give us the benefit of the annual Orionids meteor shower — though you probably won't see much until a bit later. The best place to view the shower is near the northern end of Bayside near the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center or East near Doctors Park (far away from city lights). No viewing parties have been organized in the area, but if you plan to host one please add it to the Fox Point-Bayside Patch calendar. The shower should be at its peak the night of Saturday, Oct. 20, until just before dawn on Oct. 21. This year, the moon will be setting at…
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Road Closures on Sunday Due to Lakefront Marathon
About 2,500 runners will hit the streets on Sunday for the 32nd annual Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, and that means some area road closures, too. Plus, check out who's joining from Fox Point and Bayside. Good luck!
About 2,500 runners will hit the streets on Sunday for the 32nd annual Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, and that means some area road closures, too. The run starts at 7:30 a.m. at Grafton High School, 1950 Washington St. and snakes 26.41 miles south along Lake Michigan taking runners through a hefty chunk of Fox Point and Bayside, according to the event website. Specifically, the local roads impacted are North Port Washington Road from County Line to Fairy Chasm, down Lake Drive past the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, continuing along Lake Drive all the way to finish line at Veterans Park in Milwaukee. The race starts at 7:30 and closures will likely last two hours. Of the 2,500 runners, 33 are from the Fox Point and Bayside area. Here's …
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
SANC Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
The Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool celebrating its 10th year this fall, alumni are invited to attend a special reunion event to connect with old friends, visit the classrooms, hike on the nature center trails and help with a service project.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Week Ahead: Zumba, Patch Chat and SANC Gala
A roundup of places to be and people to meet in Fox Point and Bayside.
Who said nothing ever happens in Fox Point or Bayside — Patch certainly doesn't think so! Check out all the places to be, things to do and people to see as we look at the week ahead. Zumba Classes at St. John Lutheran Every Thursday evening you can check out the Zumba class in the St. John's Lutheran School gymnasium. A certified instructor will help you get into shape from 6 to 7 p.m. Punch cards will be available. Please enter in the back of the school in the gymnasium entrance. The class is $5. Patch Chat Office Hours Thursday With a web-based news source like Patch, I spend more of my time behind a computer screen and less of my time face-to-face with readers. That's why from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, I'll be at Stone Creek Coffee, 6969 …
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Week Ahead: Nicolet Board Meeting, Medicare 101 and Horicon Marsh Birding Trip
A roundup of places to be and people to meet in Fox Point and Bayside.
Who said nothing ever happens in Fox Point or Bayside — Patch certainly doesn't think so! Check out all the places to be, things to do and people to see as we look at the week ahead. Nicolet High School Board Meeting The Nicolet School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Among other things, the board will vote on approving the resignation of girls basketball coach Corey Wolf and the appointment of DavidQuam as head football coach. Getting to Know Medicare at the North Shore Library Whether people are new to Medicare or have been in the program for years, most still have questions. Jesse Grutz, a Wisconsin Licensed Health Insurance Agent, will provide general information and answer …
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
The Editor's Notebook
Week Ahead: Primary Election, Bats and The Cupcake Run
A roundup of places to be and people to meet in Fox Point and Bayside.
Who said nothing ever happens in Fox Point or Bayside — Patch certainly doesn't think so! Check out all the places to be, things to do and people to see as we look at the week ahead. Election Day is Tuesday From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., voters can hit their local polling places to cast their ballot for the Democratic Primary race. Among others are the two gubernatorial candidates, Tom Barrett and Kathleen Falk. Here are the polling places in Fox Point and Bayside: Get all your detailed voter information, video interviews with the gubernatorial candidates and much more on Patch's Wisconsin Recall 2012 page here. Check Out the Bats at SANC Wednesday Join biologist Bill Mueller from the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory for a program on …
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
Celebrate the Return of Migratory Birds at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Can you hoot like an owl? Caw like a crow? Or produce the lovely song of a Baltimore Oriole? At 11 a.m., join others in a bird-call contest. You don’t have to be a pro to participate – all ages and talent levels are welcome!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Week Ahead: Audubon Babies, Friends of Doctors Park Meeting and Earth Day Celebration
A roundup of places to be and people to meet in Fox Point and Bayside.
Who said nothing ever happens in Fox Point or Bayside — Patch certainly doesn't think so! Check out all the places to be, things to do and people to see as we look at the week ahead. Friends of Doctors Park Meeting Wednesday The Friends of Doctors Park will be holding their next regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Fox Point Police Department. The group is agendaed to talk about: Audubon Babies Thursday Children are never too young to enjoy the fresh air and the wonders of nature. Come enjoy a hike on the trails and some good fellowship at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Thursday at 10 a.m. We will meet inside and venture out when we are ready. Dress for the weather – we will explore outdoors rain or shine. Earth Day …
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