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Supervisor Logsdon issued a press release with next steps and partnership possibilities regarding the Hales Corners Pool: Response from Don Schwartz, President, Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool: This summer will be the sixth straight summer that Hales Corners Pool is closed. As for Hoyt Park they were closed for eight straight summers and…
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After learning yesterday that Hales Corners Pool was not on the list of open pools for this summer, despite countless efforts by the Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool and numerous residents over the past few years, I decided to go straight to the sources to get answers. I asked County Supervisor Patti Logsdon…
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The 14th Memorial Day Ceremony, a poignant tribute to the nation’s valiant service members, underscores the significance of unity and gratitude in fostering progress. Organized by the Hales Corners American Legion Post 299, Hales Corners Franklin VFW Post 10394, and the Veterans Memorial Committee, this observance of service and sacrifice exemplifies the essence of communal…
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The Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool marked Earth Day with our 22nd Annual cleanup of Hales Corners Park & Pool, joining forces with Georgetown University Alumni Clubs’ 12th Hoya Baxa Give Back, a global community service initiative driving meaningful change. Giving back to our community is a core value that Georgetown University instilled…
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Happy Thursday, Community Friends, I hope you’re doing well. Spring is here, which means our Annual Earth Day Clean-up will be on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Hales Corners Park. Please look at the attached flyer for additional information, and feel free to share it with your friends, neighbors, and relatives. Thank you for your…
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The Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool hosted a highly successful inter-community meeting tonight at Double D’s Sports Pub in Hales Corners, bringing together 21 enthusiastic individuals who shared innovative ideas and inspiration. The energy was electric, and the collective passion for positive change was palpable. Stay tuned for exciting developments!
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Happy Sunday, Community Friends, I hope you are doing well. Please take a look at the Lifeguard training and the great pay the Milwaukee County Parks Department offers below. Let’s get Hales Corners Pool open this summer! Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, Donald G. Schwartz President, Friends of Hales Corners Park…
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Good morning, Milwaukee County, Friends, I hope you and Milwaukee County are doing well. Please join us for a community planning meeting on February 26, 2025, and see the flyer below for more details. On a related note, I’m pleased to announce that the Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool obtained a permit from…
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Good Morning, and Happy Sunday! The correct date for our Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool general community meeting is Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Double D’s, beginning at 6:00 pm. We hope you can make it. Also, on December 24, 2024, our Friends group received a $5,000.00 donation from one of our long-time…
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Good Afternoon Milwaukee County, I hope the new year is going well for you. This message is just to briefly update you about our Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool; in February, it will be 22 years since we started our advocacy with your asset, Hales Corners Park & Pool. The best way to…
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