MKE Activities: Interest, hobbies, clubs, and organizations--Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living - Activities - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Milwaukeans take part in many clubs and organizations; activities include interest groups, clubs, hobbies, community centers, organizations, and groups

AA: Alcoholics Anonymous Milwaukee
AIDS: Resource Center of Wisconsin; provides HIV prevention, training and education, access to services for people affected by HIV disease, clinical research on HIV treatment and HIV advocacy through nine statewide offices
Amateur Radio ES: Milwaukee/Waukesha Amateur Radio Emergency Service; consists of licensed amateur radio operators (hams) who have voluntarily registered qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service during disasters
Anthropology, Urban: Urban Anthropology Inc. (UrbAn); engaged exclusively in the practice of urban anthropology; cultural diversity and a holistic approach to urban problem-solving
Art Bayview: Bay View Arts Guild; works to make art a part of life in the neighborhood of Bay View, a neighborhood south of downtown Milwaukee
Art Latino: Latino Arts; provides and promotes Hispanic programming in the arts
Art Riverwest: Riverwest Artist Association; aims to foster reflective, innovative, and proactive art to enrich and stimulate the community
Art Visual MVAR: Milwaukee Visual Artists Roundtable; coalition of representatives from greater Milwaukee visual arts organizations. MVAR's purpose is to promote the visual arts and to raise public awareness and support
Art Youth: Milwaukee Youth Arts Center; a contemporary arts education and rehearsal facility for the young people; joint venture of First Stage Children's Theater and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra
Artist Resources MARN: Milwaukee Artist Resource Network; an advocacy group that pools knowledge and skills to help promote the arts in Wisconsin
BarCamp: gathering for sharing and learning; focused on technology and creativity; discussions, demos and interaction; the name "bar" comes from computer jargon--a name for a function as a temporary example (foo and bar are commonly used)
Billiards: Billiard Congress of Wisconsin; conducts tournaments on professional-size pool tables
Blood: BloodCenter of Wisconsin; provides blood products, medical expertise, and scientific discovery
Bowling: United States Bowling Congress; national governing body of bowling; located in Greendale, Wisconsin near Southridge Mall; serves more than three million bowlers across the country
Boys & Girls Clubs: Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee; a youth-serving agency to empower all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens
Broadcast: Society of Broadcast Engineers Chapter 28 Milwaukee; gives chapter information, newsletters, and articles about broadcasting such as the story of Milwaukee's first radio and television stations
Bucketworks: Creative factory; art workshops and classes in philosophy of art, visual arts and sculpture, woodworking, music, digital video and art, crafts, dance, theater, and creative writing; see photo album page
Burns, Robert: Robert Burns Club of Milwaukee; dedicated to Scotland's 18th century poet Robert Burns; includes club information as well as links to information about Robert Burns and his works
Business Comm: International Association of Business Communicators Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter; a learning community for professionals committed to improving the effectiveness of organizations through strategic communication
Catholic: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee; information and news about the Roman Catholic Archdiocese which includes Dodge, Fond du Lac, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties
Christian Ctr: Milwaukee Christian Center; based on the south side of Milwaukee, an agency offering community programs
Citizens 4 Res Govt: Citizens for Responsible Government; provides infrastructure, organizational, and possible financial support for grassroots groups interested in political action; grew out of activities starting in January 2002 to recall Milwaukee County Executive Tom Ament who, faced with more than 180,000 recall signatures, resigned in February 2002 over a pension scandal
Civil Air Patrol: Milwaukee Composite Squadron Five, Civil Air Patrol
Clogging: Milwaukee Cream City Clogging Co; clogging club for adults and young people
Community Shares: Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee; supports and funds organizations actively working to solve serious social problems confronting the Milwaukee area
Custard: CustartList.com; devoted to listing the daily flavors of custard (a dessert made of eggs, sugar, and milk) available for sale at restaurants or stands; custard is a great Milwaukee tradition; this Web site originated for Milwaukee-area stands, this list now provides information all over the United States; customizable
Engineers: Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers; supports the ethical practice of Professional Engineering
Filipino: Filipino American Association of Wisconsin
Food Systems: Growing Power; focuses on community food systems, sustainable agriculture, community gardening, and leadership
Folk Dancing: Milwaukee Folk Dance Community; lists schedules and information for Milwaukee Folk Dance and music activities
French: Alliance Francaise de Milwaukee; dedicated to promoting French language, literature, history and culture and to encouraging French-American cultural exchange and friendship; offers classes
Fun: MKE Fun; a list of Milwaukee area attractions related to unique shopping, dining, nightlife, and things to do
Genealogical Society: Milwaukee County Genealogical Society; collects, exchanges and preserves genealogical materials; informs the general public about genealogy; and purchases books of genealogical value to be donated to public libraries in the Milwaukee area
Genealogy PAF: Milwaukee Personal Ancestral File (PAF) Users Group; dedicated to genealogy
Genealogy WIGenWeb: Wisconsin Genweb Project; information about Milwaukee County, Wisconsin genealogy resources
Greater Milw Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation; helps people establish permanent charitable funds that serve people throughout Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties and beyond
Green Bldgs: Wisconsin Green Building Alliance; facilitates and promotes the development and use of ecologically sustainable materials and practices within Wisconsin's built environment
Goodwill: Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago; provides work opportunities and skill development for people with barriers to employment
Habitat: Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity; opporunities for home ownership
Historic Milw: Historic Milwaukee; dedicated to increasing the public's awareness of Milwaukee's historical and architectural heritage; provides walking tours and guided bus tours, and lectures
Human Res Mgt: Human Resource Management Association of Southeastern Wisconsin; a professional organization for those involved in the human resource management profession; the local affiliate chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management
Humane: Wisconsin Humane Society; provides quality, cost effective services for homeless animals; site includes information on animal adoption
Hunger: Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee; provides donated food and food purchased in bulk to area emergency feeding organizations; offers various forms of administrative and technical assistance; promotes social policies that ensure food security
Ice Age Trail: Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation; works to protect, promote, build and maintain segments of the Ice Age Trail--a 1,600 kilometer national and state scenic trail located entirely in Wisconsin that shows Ice Age and continental glaciation; headquarters is in Milwaukee
Irish Arts: Milwaukee Irish Arts; a group dedicated to the initiation, presentation and promotion of Irish and Irish American arts in the Midwest with particular emphasis on theater, film and the visual arts
Irish Cultural Ctr: Irish Cultural and Heritage Center; information on Irish events in Milwaukee
Irish Shamrock Club: Shamrock Club of Wisconsin; oldest and largest Irish American organization in the State of Wisconsin
International: International Institute of Wisconsin; dedicated to the promotion of international cooperation, understanding, and a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective through education, exchange, communication, social activities, and immigration and naturalization services
Jewish: Milwaukee Jewish Federation; builds a strong unified Jewish community in Milwaukee, in Israel and throughout the world; committed to the principles of Klal Yisrael (the collective unity of the Jewish people), tzedakah (the obligation to care for one another) and tikkun olam (improving the society in which we live)
Journeys: Journeys to Inspire; grassroots long distance hiking organization
Keep Milw Beautiful: Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful; works for waste reduction and reuse, recycling, composting, and litter and graffiti prevention; environmental education and community involvement programs and events
Law Bar: Milwaukee Bar Association; advocates for local and state practice standards, ethics codes and lawyer discipline and licensure
LGBT: Milwaukee Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center; community-based organization to improve the quality of life for LGBT people in the Metro Milwaukee area
Literacy: Milwaukee Achiever Program Adult Literacy Services; provides adult literacy education to economically and educationally disadvantaged adults living in the Milwaukee area
Lunar: The Lunar Reclamation Society; engaged in public outreach and education about the benefits of establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon to help solve Earth's long-term energy and environmental problems; a chapter of the National Space Society
MACC Fund: Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer; a charitable organization formed in 1976 to support research into the effective treatment and cure of childhood cancer; special events include professional athletes, community-minded business people, corporations, fraternal organizations, local celebrities, and volunteers
Medical: Medical Society of Milwaukee County; an organization of physicians that provides leadership responsive to the needs of its members and collaborates with others to improve the community's health by maintaining the highest possible standards in the practice of medicine
Medieval Life: Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr; dedicated to providing an atmosphere of learning, sharing, growth and recognition through the study and re-enactment of medieval life
Ministries: Milwaukee Outreach Center; unites churches and ministries to reach out to those in need of physical and spiritual help
Mentoring: Milwaukee Mentors; a program to increase the number of adult mentors for Milwaukee youth
MS Soc: Wisconsin Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; helps people with multiple sclerosis
Nightlife: clubMilwaukee; coverage of nightlife venues with reviews; audio of local music groups and DJ mixes; discussion forum; events calendar
Nonprofit Ctr: Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee; serves as a resource to nonprofit agencies
Park People: Park People of Milwaukee County; a volunteer group working in partnership with the Milwaukee County Park Department to protect, enhance and preserve the more than 144 parks and 6,000 hectares of land in Milwaukee County
Parenting: MilwaukeeMoms.com; a resource and networking community for parents raising kids ages 0-6 years
Performing Arts: United Performing Arts Fund; raises operating funds for its member performing arts groups
PCUsers: Milwaukee Area IBM-PC Users Group; promotes and facilitates the use of personal computers
Press: Milwaukee Press Club; local journalism organization
Radio: Forum for local radio; presents information and discussion of local and area broadcast radio; includes Arbitron ratings of radio stations and shows
Radio Repeater: Milwaukee Repeater Club; an Amateur Radio Club in Milwaukee Wisconsin which owns and maintains an Amateur Radio Repeater system WI9MRC covering 13 counties across Southeastern Wisconsin
Railroad Club: Lionel Railroad Club-Milwaukee; operates a Lionel train layout at its club location
Recall Campaigns: Publictrough.com; covers political, activist issues in the Milwaukee area, with a focus on limiting government and reducing taxes
Recreation: Milwaukee Recreation; a department of the Milwaukee Public Schools to provide community recreation programs for adults and children
Red Cross: American Red Cross Greater Milwaukee Chapter; provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies; includes Dodge, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties
River: Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers; works to advocate for water quality, land use, and the biota in the watersheds of the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic rivers
St. Vincent: St. Vincent de Paul Society District Council of Milwaukee; a Catholic lay organization which involves its volunteer members in helping situations with those who are in need
Salvation Army: Salvation Army Greater Milwaukee; provides food and housing
SCORE: Service Corps of Retired Executives; works for entrepreneur education and the formation, growth, and success of small businesses
SciFi: Milwaukee Time Lords; a science fiction fan club with its original foundation being the British TV series Doctor Who
Scottish: Wisconsin Scottish; preserves the traditional arts and crafts, culture, heritage and traditions of the British Isles through educational activities
Scottish Dancers: Milwaukee Scottish Country Dancers; a social group that enjoys learning and dancing the traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys of Scotland
Singles: MKE Personals; a resource that allows singles connect through personal ads as well as a personality profile that helps match dimensions of compatibility
Special Olympics: Special Olympics Wisconsin; provides persons with cognitive disabilities year-round sports training and competition
Swing Dancing: Cream City Swing; Swing dancing information in and around Milwaukee
Tech Comm: Society for Technical Communication Wisconsin Chapter; serves Technical Writers, Graphic Artists, and other technical communication professionals throughout Wisconsin, especially in the Southeastern area of the state
Turners: Milwaukee Turners; hosts public discussions and debate on democracy and programs for physical health such as gymnastics education, public forums, music and art events; has its roots in the German Turn Verein associations of the early 19th century founded by Frederick Ludwig Jahn in 1811 to prepare youth mentally and physically for resistance to Napoleonic domination; these organizations were later founded in the United States by German immigrants; the Milwaukee Turners were founded in 1855
United Way: United Way of Greater Milwaukee; conducts a single, community-wide fund-raising campaign once a year to provide local health and human service programs with money for community problems like child abuse, hunger, homelessness and substance abuse
Volunteers: Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee; connects people with opportunities to volunteer in a wide range of organizations; site includes a listing of volunteer opportunities with many area nonprofit organizations
Web414: Milwaukee's Web Community; people involved in building Web sites; includes online forum as well as meetings in the Milwaukee area
Women's Business: Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation; an economic development corporation offering business education, technical assistance and access to capital for women and minority entrepreneurs
Writing: Redbird studios; a small educational organization dedicated to helping people write; located in the Marian Center on the shore of Lake Michigan in Bay View, Milwaukee
YMCA: YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee; provides exercise and fitness programs to the community as well as programs for families, mentoring, teens, children, and young women
YWCA: YWCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
Zoological Society: Zoological Society of Milwaukee; conserves wildlife and endangered species, educates people about the importance of wildlife and the environment, and supports the Milwaukee County Zoo
-Milwaukee List-: Milwaukee clubs and organizations list; from Neighborhood Link
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