Sharon McGowan, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

“At a time when young people can no longer expect an introduction to art through their schools, COA’s programs are more important than ever,” said Kari Nervig, COA’s Youth Development director. “The local artists we introduce our youth to come from the same roots they do, and they are able to show young people how they can use their life experiences to express themselves in healthy, creative ways.”

Milwaukee artist Reginald Baylor and Vedale Hill (who began as a COA participant at age 5 and now teaches the art program) and the young artists attended the opening. The program is funded in part by the Mary Nohl Foundation and the Helen Bader Foundation... Read More

Running Rebels is sponsoring a logo contest open to youths aged 10-19 for the “It Just Takes One (You)” anti-violence campaign started in September. The winner will receive a $300 cash prize and a $200 gift card.

Rebels members Makeisha Young and Alyandra Maneese, with their adult advisor Norma Balentine, came up with the campaign to get youth and adults to pledge to be that one person who makes a difference in someone’s life and in their community... Read More

Nutmeg, lemon juice, beef stock, celery stalks and oxtails are a sample of ingredients that can be found in the “Friends of Lindsay Heights Cookbook.” Created and written by community members, the cookbook offers alternatives to unhealthy eating habits in Lindsay Heights.