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Kaleidoscope has two outdoor gigs coming up soon!"Waukesha Friday Night"In front of the Waukesha Civic Theater,264 W Main Street, Waukesha,Friday, July 11th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.Elm Grove Village Park "Tunes on Tuesday"Tuesday, August 12th from 6:30 to 9:00 pmPlease come out and see us play! Thanks!Kaleidoscope

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Group Guided Energy Clearing and Sound Bathwith Lynda StrongAugust 10, 2025Cedar Valley Retreat Center West Bend, WI3 times to choose from:9:00 - 11:00 am12:00 - 2:00 pm3:00 - 5:00 pm$33email questions toimperialserenityandwellness@gmail.comUse the QR code to register, or find theregistration link atimperialserenityandwellness.com

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Seeking Manager of Community Engagement WHY WORK FOR COMMON GROUND? Common Ground is a multi-racial, nonpartisan group of everyday people dedicated to building power to bring about more racial equity and economic justice, to hold elected and corporate officials accountable, and to create positive change in the Greater Milwaukee area. Common Ground’s success is rooted in the commitment of its member organizations: congregations, neighborhood groups, non-profits, small businesses, and schools. We set daring goals, create savvy strategies, and are willing to stand up to powerful interests. We get results. You can make an impact. Common Ground has a 17-year track record of creating meaningful change around foreclosure, education, youth jobs, health care access, voting, safe neighborhoods, and more. Visit our website to see our current and legacy campaigns: www.commongroundwi.org. WHY COMMON GROUND WORKS (CGW)? Common Ground has spent six years researching local and national workforce development programs, seeking to understand the types of programs that are most effective in creating lasting change for under and unemployed individuals. THE OPPORTUNITY: The Manager of Community Engagement for Common Ground Works (CGW) will lead outreach and relationship-building efforts that connect the organization with the individuals, communities, and partners we serve in support of our mission to create pathways to economic mobility through job training, education, and employment services. This role is responsible for developing partnerships with local employers, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to expand access to workforce development resources and drive program participation. The Manager of Community Engagement is responsible for leading the startup and administration of a unique workforce development program in Greater Milwaukee that focuses on the ‘whole individual’ by providing services, training, mentoring, and coaching with the goal of long-term job retention. Services of CGW will include a comprehensive range of training and support for motivated individuals affected by poverty, homelessness and incarceration including life-skills training, and personalized career placement services. Compensation and Benefits: ● 40 hours a week with some flexibility; occasional evening and weekend hours required ● Work remotely or in an office; some work will need to be in person ● Salaried position $75-90K based on qualifications and experience ● Health insurance stipend of $2,055 ● Holidays and paid time off ● 5% retirement contribution after one year How to Apply: Interested applicants should email their resumes to emiller@commongroundworkswi.org

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Seeking Administrative Assistant Common Ground Works seeks an administrative assistant to support our mission on a wide range of administrative and logistical responsibilities. WHY WORK FOR COMMON GROUND? WHY WORK FOR COMMON GROUND? Common Ground is a multi-racial, nonpartisan group of everyday people dedicated to building power to bring about more racial equity and economic justice, to hold elected and corporate officials accountable, and to create positive change in the Greater Milwaukee area. Common Ground’s success is rooted in the commitment of its forty-two member organizations: congregations, neighborhood groups, non-profits, small businesses, unions and schools. We identify and develop leaders. We set daring goals, create savvy strategies, and are willing to stand up to powerful interests. We get results. You can make an impact. Common Ground has a 17-year track record of creating meaningful change around foreclosure, education, youth jobs, health care access, voting, safe neighborhoods, and more. Visit our website to see our current and legacy campaigns: www.commongroundwi.org WHY COMMON GROUND WORKS (CGW)? Common Ground has spent six years researching local and national workforce development programs, seeking to understand the types of programs that are most effective in creating lasting change for under and unemployed individuals. The outcome of that research has resulted in a determination to create our own Workforce Development Program called Common Ground Works (CGW), using the highly successful, long-term, and unique models of Cara Plus out of Chicago, Illinois; https://caracollective.org/ and Cincinnati Works out of Cincinnati, Ohio. https://cincinnatiworks.org/ TO APPLY Send a letter of interest and resume to mailto:emiller@commongroundworkswi.org Available immediately. Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about Common Ground at www.commongroundwi.org

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All Peoples Church2600 North 2nd StreetMilwaukee, WI 53212This is another opportunity tohelp with Veggie Chop Shop!Our program used to run oneday a week, but to be able tomake fantastic-tastingvegtetarian meals in largequantities, we extended ourprogram times.On Tuesdays, we finish cookingand baking, make green salads,pack and organize the meals.Our meals go to over a dozenlocal agencies, ranging fromchildcare centers in low-incomezip codes, rehabalitationcenters, and shelters.The volunteer shift is 10-NOON,but you are free to stay longer ifyou would like, there is just nolunch with this volunteer shift.All ages are welcome. Somemobilty is required, as there is astaircase to the church cafeteria.Please know it can be quitewarm in the summer in fall, sodress comfortably, be okay withgetting a little dirty, wear close-toed shoes, and bring a waterbottle if possible!Sign Up Today!Tuesday Volunteeringwith Veggie Chop Shop

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Submitting a Posting to"Beyond UU Church West"Anyone from our online viewing communityis invited to submit a posting to this portionof our e-news. Please note the followingrequirements:1.We welcome submissions that are ofinterest to UUCW members and friends andalign with our UU values.2. Files must be a single page .pdf and include a date of expiration in the text.3. Submissions will be added and removed at the availability of UUCW staff.4. Hyperlinks to websites and emails will be added as time allows. Thank You5. Please send submissions to Kelly Bognar, Communications and Marketing Specialist, at kellyb@uucw.org