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Summerfest STEM, Milwaukee kids take behind-the-scenes tour

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1 year ago

June 27, 2023

Summerfest STEM, Milwaukee kids take behind-the-scenes tour

Summerfest STEM, Milwaukee kids take tour

Students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee got a VIP tour of the Summerfest grounds Tuesday – seeing the big gig from a STEM point of view.

MILWAUKEE – Students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee got a VIP tour of the Summerfest grounds Tuesday, June 27 – seeing the big gig from a STEM point of view.

U.S. Cellular has a mission of bringing kids into STEM careers: science, technology, engineering and math.

“Technology is only going to advance in the future. As you can see, there’s more and more devices being powered up every day,” said Marlon Bailey, U.S. Cellular director of sales and operations. “We want to make sure we can bridge that connection between the stem program and technology.”

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The effort hoped showing STEM students all that goes into the Big Gig will show them that career opportunities exist right here in Milwaukee.

“We got a chance to speak to one of our architects who talked a lot about how science and also technology goes hand in hand. I’m hoping they saw future careers out of today’s experience,” said Bailey.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee students tour Summerfest grounds to explore STEM

“It’s just all about the kids being able to see opportunities that otherwise they may not be able to get access to or maybe even recognize even exist as a career opportunity,” said Aaron Rice, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee chief development officer.

The last part of the tour taught students all about American Family Insurance Amphitheater – from the engineering of the stage setup to the technology in show production.

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“Every kid, no matter what ZIP code they come out of, should have the opportunity to see the potential they have already and for us to be able to enable them, coach them, and push them to that next level,” said Rice.

There are four STEM programs through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.

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Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

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3 hours ago

November 30, 2024

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Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

WEST ALLIS — It’s become a special tradition for neighbors near the corner of 64th & Lapham.

Miracle on 64th St. returns Friday. In its third year, the display features 12,000 lights that illuminate this little slice of West Allis along with holiday decorations and inflatables.

Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and the elves also make appearances each night outside of the 24th and 25th when they have to return to the North Pole.

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Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

The nonprofit hosts this fundraiser all to benefit a cause each year. This year, donations will go to the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative just down the street.

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They’re also accepting food, gloves, hats, and coats.

“We’re really out here to help the people and keep it local, so that’s really what we’re all about, is making sure we help the community at large,” said Santa Claus.

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Santa at Miracle on 64th St.

The display runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. all the way up until Christmas.

You are encouraged to walk around the displays. There are several parking lots nearby open for visitors.

Cash donations can be dropped off at the corner of 64th and Lapham.

You can also make a donation by going to any Landmark Credit Union. Just tell them you are making a donation to ’64 Street Project Co.’

This year, Modern Woodmen of America are matching donations up to $2,500.

Home Depot also makes a donation to help with the lights display.

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