Celebrate the Earth at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Every year with the coming of Spring, communities and organizations around Milwaukee prepare for a celebration of the Earth.

Second Annual Fish Fry at Cardinal Stritch University

As part of Stritch’s 75th anniversary celebration this year, the University is hosting the second annual fish fry from 5-7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30. Dine in and carry out will be available.

Scott Walkers WI Resource Rummage Sale.

Governor Scott Walker Hosting a Rummage Sale with the intent of selling off Wisconsin's natural resources for personal profit.

Nicolet Rec. Dept. - Summer Registration Information

Please visit our website at: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/activities/recreation.cfm or call (414) 351-7566 for more details.

Nicolet Knight on the Town, Cruising the Knight Away

Annual Nicolet Foundation Fundraiser - This year's event will be held at Cardinal Stitch University on Saturday, March 31st and will have a Cruise Ship theme.

Emerald Ash Borer Returns

With warm weather and spring fever, don't forget that the emerald ash borer also returns to Southeast Wisconsin.

Stritch's Literacy Centers Opening Two New Sites

In early March, Stritch’s Literacy Centers, which provide comprehensive literacy assessment and intervention services for K-12 students in Milwaukee, began operating at two new sites.

Maple Sugaring with the Audubon Preschool

The month is March - here comes the melting snow, muddy shoes, and maple sugar! Share the sweetness at a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 31 benefiting the Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool.

Free Tickets Still Available for The Elves and The Shoemaker

Students have a half-day of school on Friday, German contestants advance to State and free tickets still available for Children's play at Nicolet High School.

Our Natural Health Service: The Great Outdoors!

Studies show exercising outdoors results in an improvement in mental well-being among other things, as compared to exercising indoors.

Stritch Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebration

Stritch is proudly celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2012 with festive events that commemorate the University's history.

Former University School Field Hockey Players Recieve National Honor

Two University School alumnae field hockey players receive academic honors.

The Colossus of Hormuz (or Corporate Sam god of War)

Political cartoon about an possible war with Iran.

Nicolet Rec. Dept. Offering “How To Eat A Brownie - Children’s Etiquette”

Sign up today at: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/activities/recreation.cfm or call (414) 351-7566.

Climate Change: A Doctor Frankenstein Moment

Cartoon using the Movie version (1931) of Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein" to depict what a costly experiment burning Fossil Fuels has been and will be to Mankind's future.

FitnessPhobic No More

I recently started exercising.

Friends of the North Shore Library Book and Bake Sale Kicks Off Next Thursday

The Friends of the North Shore Library are hosting their annual spring Book and Bake Sale starting March 29 at 5 p.m.

Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery

The North Shore Fire Department recommends changing batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms twice a year.

USM Falls Short in Playoff Game at Sheboygan Falls

The University School girls basketball team lost 47-31 in a state tournament playoff game against Sheboygan Falls.

Sellers Succumbing to Buyer Demands

The rules have changed, and it is time for you to understand them. Buyers seem to want the Earth, moon and stars from the sellers. As a seller, do you have to do what the buyer is asking for?

For Sale From the Olsons

But then he's wearing his pj's all warm and cozy, snuggles up on my lap and whispers, "I love you, Mommy," and I remove the listing from the classified ads.

Nicolet Rec. Dept. Offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

To sign up, go to: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/activities/recreation.cfm or call (414) 351-7566.

Drill Baby, Drill!

Drawing of world covered in fossil fuel extraction devises like ticks on a dog.

Oostburg Ousts USM from State Tournament

Oostburg's boys basketball team defeated USM 65-41 in a Division 3 state tournament Regional game Saturday night.

Parenting is a Brutal Sport

Our hang-ups sometimes come back to haunt us.

Count Walkula and his Evil Minions

A metaphor using Governor Walker as a parasitic Dracula figure with his Vampire accomplices The indomitable Koch Brothers sucking the life out of our State.

15 Days in the Bush

I'm recently home from a two and half week trip to Tanzania and Ethiopia looking for coffee. I put together a few thoughts on my first trip to Africa.

From the Olson Crime Files

Before school one morning I watched Abe and Henry play Playmobil. It was WAY better than any news station.

If Your Home Caught Fire, Are You Prepared? Would You Know What to Do?

Make sure your home is equipped with smoke detectors, and make sure you and your family know what to do when they are sounding.

Poop Soup or, Potty-Training with The Olsons

My yummy and darling Henry (who will kill me when he's in college because I told this story) used the contents of a baby potty as Play-Doh. I know. He doesn't sound so yummy or darling, now does he?

Nicolet Rec. Dept. Offering Mad Science NASA Camp

To sign up, go to: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/activities/recreation.cfm or call (414) 351-7566.

Milking the State!

Political cartoon insinuating Scott walkers involvement with Corporation people like the Koch brothers

Sanctions Will Not Stop Iran

Sanctions will not stop Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons.

Political Cartooning in the Shadow of the Apocalypse

A cartoon about the Keystone XL Tar sands Pipeline controversy .

Goal in Second Overtime Ousts Wildcats from Playoffs

The University School co-op girls hockey team lost a state tournament playoff game to Kettle Moraine co-op 3-2 in two overtimes Tuesday.

Six Months On the Market and Still For Sale

Your home has been on the market for six months with not much activity. Is it time to switch agents? The answer is not so simple.

Nicolet Announces District-Wide Free Throw Contest Winners

On Saturday, about 80, third through eighth-graders participated in the district-wide free throw contest.

Wildcats Skiers Finish Well at State Tournament

Members of the University School ski team participated in the Wisconsin State High School Ski and Snowboard Championships held in LaCrosse on Sunday and Monday.

Wildcats Drop Overtime Game to Dominican

The University School boys basketball team lost to Dominican 73-68 in overtime Thursday.

Wildcats Win Playoff Game in Final Four Seconds

The University School co-op girls team defeated Appleton 3-2 in a state tournament play of game Friday.