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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Meet Milwaukee Wave Superstar Marcio Leite Friday

The soccer star will be at PyraMax Bank from 2-4 p.m. Friday as a guest of Greenfield Patch, the bank's May business of the month.

The Milwaukee Wave, the most successful professional sports team in Milwaukee, is fresh off its sixth Major Indoor Soccer League title. And thanks to Greenfield Patch and PyraMax Bank, you can meet Wave star and fan favorite Marcio Leite, the most valuable player of the 2012 championship series over the Baltimore Blast in March. Leite will be at PyraMax Bank's Greenfield Branch, 7001 W. Edgerton Ave., from 2-4 p.m. Friday, May 18, posing for photos, signing autographs and talking soccer with fans and bank customers. Leite, a 27-year-old midfielder/forward, has played professionally for 10 years and just completed his sixth year with the Wave. Leite's appearance is part of Greenfield Patch's designation as PyraMax Bank's business of the …

Poll: What's Your 'Dancing With the Stars' Involvement?

Are you one of the people who helped Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver reach the finals on the popular TV show?

Don’t underestimate this Packers wide receiver's ability. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to Green Bay Packers fans that Donald Driver has the moves. We’ve all seen him wiggle his bum on national TV after a good play. And for the past few months, Packers fans have watched him excel on Dancing With the Stars. Driver needed a miracle to stay alive this week to make it to the show’s finale, wrote the Washington Post. He got that miracle Tuesday night. Is it bad to admit I have yet to see an episode of Dancing With the Stars? I’m not a big TV person and I watch stuff when I get to it. But I’ve seen fans on Donald Driver’s Facebook page cheering him on and talking about voting for him. It makes me curious – what’s your involvement in helping …

Monday, May 14, 2012

Pro Baseball Pick 'Em Contest Winner Announced

Patch user "mp" guessed that the teams would combined for 33 runs, two fewer than the actual total of 35.

Editor's note: Due to an oversight, the winner of this contest was incorrectly announced on Monday. We sincerely regret the error. It shouldn’t be surprising that most entrants in Patch’s Pro Baseball Pick ‘Em Contest did not give the batters enough credit in making their selections. Milwaukee outscored Chicago 18-17 in the three-game series over the weekend, and few participants counted on 35 total runs from the teams battling for last place in the division. By guessing the teams would score 33 runs (Brewers 19, Cubs 14), Patch user "mp" was chosen to win the $100 gift card good for pro baseball apparel. Thanks to everyone who participated. Enjoy the rest of the baseball season!

Sunday, May 13, 2012

PHOTOS: Greendale Twi-Nite Baseball Opener

The baseball fields came alive as Greendale's Twi-Nite league opened their 2012 season.

Greendale's Twi-Nite teams decended upon the town's baseball fields in full force during opening day Saturday.  Teams ranging in ages 7 to 15 occupied all three baseball fields from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for one fun-filled day. Fans also enjoyed concessions as they cheered their favorite team.  Proceeds from concession sales benefit Greendale's Twi-Nite baseball league. ***If you have own photos from opening day feel free to add them on to our gallery.

Greendale Citizen

8:30 am on Sunday, May 13, 2012

Fantastic idea having an Opening Day! Way to go Greendale Twi-Nite!   more ›

Friday, May 11, 2012

Green Bay Packer Jordy Nelson Helps Promote Home Safety for Families

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson partnered up with Kohl’s and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to host a fun, interactive home safety event at Kohl’s – Southridge Mall on Friday.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson partnered up with Kohl’s and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to host a fun, interactive home safety event at Kohl’s – Southridge Mall on Friday. Kohl’s Cares: The Great Safety Adventure introduced local families to Rover, the Home Safety Hound, and his Safety Rangers as they explored a retrofitted semitrailer designed to represent a 1,200-square-foot home. This tour is dedicated to educating parents and children about the five leading safety risks found inside and outside the home. Kohl’s Cares is funding the effort through a $725,000 donation to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Greendale Tennis Wins Invitational Tournament

Despite the rain this weekend, Greendale Tennis pulled through with a successful win.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Meet Patch's 'Commissioner of Baseball' — Yankees' Mark Teixeira

All-star first baseman will answer questions, post exclusive videos and share advice for young athletes in new, regular feature on Patch.

Good news, Milwaukee baseball fans! There’s a high-priced, power-hitting, left-handed first baseman on the way. Not to play for the Brewers, of course. Instead, Patch users young and old can tap into the expertise of New York Yankees star Mark Teixeira, who has been named “Commissioner of Patch Baseball.” Teixeira, a four-time Gold Glove winner and two-time All-Star, will interact with Patch users by regularly responding to questions, sharing baseball tips, and posting exclusive videos. Teixeira will also offer young athletes advice on how to stay in shape and why healthful eating is so important for optimal performance. “I live in a Patch town now and I keep tabs on my original hometown via the Patch site there, so I’ve seen the ways that…

Chris Larsen

4:35 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012

Seeing as how Patch is supposed to be a local news reporting entity, couldn't we use Jason Jaramillo or Marcus Hanel, the Brewers Bullpen Catcher, both from Racine County? How about a Brewer Player. Someone other then a freaking Yankee.......   more ›

Friday, April 6, 2012

Batter Up! Share Your Opening Day Photos With Patch

The long-awaited Major League Baseball season is here.

It’s game day in Milwaukee. The long-awaited baseball season at Miller Park begins at 3:10 p.m. today with fans tailgating in the parking lot, playing catch with their kids and enjoying a good game. With the Milwaukee Brewers’ playoff run last season, fans’ hopes are high as the season begins with a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. If you are at the game, take a few pictures of you and your pals tailgating or having a great time in the game. Be sure to upload them to our photo gallery to share your fanhood pictures with others throughout southeastern Wisconsin. While you are at it, take our Patch Poll about who will win the big game. Voting ends at 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Marching Band First Annual ZUMBA FITNESS Fundraiser

This event is open to all ages, and you don't have to know anything about Zumba to participate.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Casino Night Helps Greendale Athletics Hit a $12,000 Jackpot

The Greendale Panthers Athletic Booster Club put the "fun" in fundraiser Saturday night during their Casino themed event raising about $12,000.

The Greendale Panthers Athletic Booster Club's Casino Night fundraiser may have been held at Tuckaway Country Club in Franklin this year, but the interior decorations gave no sign that the nearly 116 guests were in neighboring Saber territory. The night raised $12,000 for about 22 athletic sports teams at Greendale High School A large Greendale Panthers banner decorated the front lawn and the entrance was home to a display of green, white and black balloons, decorations and sports equipment. The new location came with a new makeover too. Although the night was still casino themed, committee member, Melissa Bychinski, added more attractions. “It’s still casino focused, but not everyone likes to gamble so we added a band this year and also a…

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