Greendale Park & Recreation 'Patch Pick' Class of the Week

Learn Something New: Juggling

Patch pick class of the week: Don't just watch juggling. Learn it. Greendale Park & Recreation is offering the class this fall.

Looking for something different to do? Well, juggling might be for you. Greendale Park and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs. Juggling is one of them.  "It's a fun and quirky class that we also held in the spring and summer," said instructor Jeff Katz. "The kids and adults that took the class had a great time learning tojuggle." Here's why it's a good idea to join the juggling class: If you have ever watched a juggler and thought, "I want to do that!", then this class is for you. Whether a novice or “know a little”, with a little guidance and steady practice, you will be on your way to learning the skills to ful!ll that thought! Come and learn the basics, or if you already know a little bit, learn some new tricks or styles…

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Greendale Parks and Rec Fall Brochure

The Greendale Parks and Recreation Department has released their fall brochure. Registration starts right after Labor Day.

It's sad to say but fall is just around the corner. It's time to start planning those fall activities for yourself and family. The Greendale Parks and Recreation Department might be able to help with their wide range of programming this fall Take a look at the PDF! Click here to download the entire Program Book. Registration Guidelines:

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Greendale Park & Rec Offices Moving to Library on Monday

Park & Rec will have temporary offices until the construction of the new Community Learning Center.

The Greendale Park & Recreation Department will move to a temporary office on August 6 in the Greendale Public Library until construction of the new Community Learning Center is completed in January 2013. Construction of the new space is scheduled to begin in September. The Community Learning Center will include the Public Library, the Greendale Health Department and the Greendale Park & Recreation Department. “This collaboration will enhance services to residents, extend the hours the library is open, and save both the Village and School District funds in coming years,” said Erin Green, Director of Business Services and Interim Superintendent in a release. Residents should keep in mind that the Park & Recreation staff is working hard to …

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Greendale Park and Recreation Village Days Softball Tournament

Registration for the 31st Annual Village Days Men’s Softball Tournament has begun.

Park and Rec Office, School District Move

The Greendale School District offices can be found at the high school. The Greendale Park and Recreation Department will temporarily stay at Highland View's library until it moves to the public library in August.

The Greendale School District office has moved from Highland View Elementary to its new location at Greendale High School at the old wood shop and auto garage. The move was completed on July 6. The Greendale Park & Recreation office has temporarily moved into the Highland View Elementary School library until its new offices are built at the Greendale Public Library on August 6 as part of the future Greendale Community Learning Center.  The school district office will remain open during the summer from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for July 13 and July 27. The old district office area at Highland View is being renovated to create additional classrooms, which should be ready by late summer so that the Time 4 Learning Charter School classes and …

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Board Takes Another Step in Making Learning Center a Reality

The Village Board approved its part of $50,000 for the creation of the $150,000 community learning center.

The Village of Greendale has joined the Greendale Library Board in approving funding for a proposed Community Learning Center. The Greendale Village Board approved $50,000 towards the $150,000 creation of the CLC in collaboration with the library board and the Greendale School District. The library board approved its part of the funding of $50,000 on June 12. Now it’s left to the school district to also approve its part of $50,000. Shared services between the Park and Recreation Department, the school district and the library will bring operating costs down, while providing the opportunity for new programming and expanded hours. As part of it’s approval the village board also agreed to lend $90,000 to the library to go towards the purchase…

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Open Market Moved from Municipal Parking Lot to Broad Street

Broad Street will be closed off every other Saturday from June 23 through Oct. 20 for the Greendale Open Market. The change was proposed after discussions with the Village Center business owners.

The Greendale Village Board voted yesterday to move Greendale Parks and Recreation's Open Market from the Municipal Parking Lot to Broad Street. The Open Market begins June 23 and is held every other Saturday through Oct. 20. The move will require closing off Broad Street.  Trustee Jim Birmingham, also owner of Broad Street Coffee, said the idea to move the Open Market came from talks with the Greendale Village Business Association, an organization made up of Village Center business owners. They hoped the move would bring more people to the Village Center and improve the visibility of the market. Park and Rec did not make the proposal.  "Whatever you think would be best we’re willing try," said Parks and Rec Director Jackie Schweitzer. "We…

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Greendale Parks and Rec Summer Brochure

The Greendale Parks and Recreation Department has released their Summer brochure. Let them help you plan out your Summer!

Slowly but surely Summer is coming. It's time to start planning those summer activities for yourself and family. The Greendale Parks and Recreation Department might be able to help with their wide range of programming this summer. Take a look at the PDF! Click here to download the entire Program Book. Registration Guidelines:

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PHOTOS: Father/Daughter Dance Begins, Ends with Aloha

Greendale Park and Recreation's 12 annual Father/Daughter Dance sported a Hawaiian theme.

There are three meanings for the Hawaiian word aloha: hello, goodbye and love. On Friday, March 31 some lucky girls had a date night with dad, grandpa, uncle, or brother during the Greendale Park and Recreation’s 12th annual Father Daughter Dance.   The girls experienced all the meanings of aloha with their dates and were also treated to a special free hula lesson. This year, 22 families signed up, many with two sisters, one for each of dad’s arms. John Gnadt looks forward to this date night with his daughters every year. “We’ve been coming about four years now and it’s just awesome,” Gnadt said. Jim Bohn and his 9-year-old daughter have been coming since the first dance in 2001 and have made a group date night out of this event. “A bunch …

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Plenty to do this Weekend in Greendale

Looking for something to do in Greendale? Enjoy a 'Disney' musical, empty bowls, open market and Clinton Kelly!

Beauty and the Beast musical Last week's musical Beauty and the Beast at Greendale High School was a huge success. The high school theater was transformed into a Broadway-like stage with a live orchestra, first-rate costumes and a magical set. Click here for the full review and photos. Empty Bowls Make sure to come hungry to the musical for the 11th annual Empty Bowls at the high school. Not only will you enjoy a meal of homemade soup and fresh bread served in a handmade ceramic bowl, but you will also help benefit the Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee. Click here for a full description. Greendale Open Market Don't miss another popular open market brought to you by the Greendale Parks and Rec Department. Come check out some apples, artisian …

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