In my last blog I talked about the importance of shopping local to keep our downtown healthy. Another important thing you can do is to get involved in your community. Do you know the main reason that someone volunteers? It is because someone asked them to volunteer, and I am asking you now!
We have many worthwhile organizations in Pewaukee that are looking for volunteers. Positively Pewaukee is of course on the top of the list, but did you know that we have a Pewaukee Kiwanis that does many wonderful events to raise money for our community? The Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce is always looking for new people along with our schools and churches. These are just a few of the community groups looking for help.
We will be hosting our annual Friend Raiser on Monday May 4th to celebrate that summer is on its way and to bring together past volunteers together with new volunteers. We talk a bit about who we are and how you can help your community through our organization.
If you are interested in attending our Friend Raiser, please email me at elaine@positivelypewaukee.com or call either Kim or myself at 695-9735.
If you would like more information on other organizations volunteer opportunities call or email and we will get you hooked up with someone from those groups. The most important thing is to volunteer and make the community you call home a better place for us all!!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Think Local When Shopping
Please consider the following when deciding where to shop -
Shop Local / Think Local
Our Lake Country community is defined in part by the businesses that thrive here. Your local business owners are concerned about the ongoing economic crisis and our ability to survive it. We ask that you please take a minute to think about the enormous power of your consumer dollar.
You Have a Choice Where To Spend Your Money
You are investing in your community by supporting the businesses that exist here. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of our community. Where we shop, where we eat and hang out- all of it makes this our home. This is what brought many of us here and what keeps us here.
Put Your Money Where Your House Is
When you shop local, three times the revenue remains in your community, supporting parks, schools and more! For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 goes back into the community and our tax base.
Get Better Service
Local businesses often hire people who have a better understanding of the products they're selling, and take more time to get to know their customers.
Live Local/Give Local
Independent businesses are the largest contributors to local charities. Non-profit organizations receive an average of 250% more support from local businesses owners than they do form non-locally owned businesses.
Our Future is Now
By standing by and supporting independent businesses today, you are investing in a unique and sustainable future for our community. Small business owners are people who live locally and are more invested in our future. Local businesses are also the largest employer nationally and they provide the most new jobs to residents. If you have a favorite store, restaurant or service provider, we urge you to think about continuing your support to the best of your abilities.
Be sure to visit our Village Shoppes webpage to see a complete listing of all our local merchants!
www.thevillageshoppesofpewaukeelake.com
Shop Local / Think Local
Our Lake Country community is defined in part by the businesses that thrive here. Your local business owners are concerned about the ongoing economic crisis and our ability to survive it. We ask that you please take a minute to think about the enormous power of your consumer dollar.
You Have a Choice Where To Spend Your Money
You are investing in your community by supporting the businesses that exist here. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of our community. Where we shop, where we eat and hang out- all of it makes this our home. This is what brought many of us here and what keeps us here.
Put Your Money Where Your House Is
When you shop local, three times the revenue remains in your community, supporting parks, schools and more! For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 goes back into the community and our tax base.
Get Better Service
Local businesses often hire people who have a better understanding of the products they're selling, and take more time to get to know their customers.
Live Local/Give Local
Independent businesses are the largest contributors to local charities. Non-profit organizations receive an average of 250% more support from local businesses owners than they do form non-locally owned businesses.
Our Future is Now
By standing by and supporting independent businesses today, you are investing in a unique and sustainable future for our community. Small business owners are people who live locally and are more invested in our future. Local businesses are also the largest employer nationally and they provide the most new jobs to residents. If you have a favorite store, restaurant or service provider, we urge you to think about continuing your support to the best of your abilities.
Be sure to visit our Village Shoppes webpage to see a complete listing of all our local merchants!
www.thevillageshoppesofpewaukeelake.com
Monday, February 16, 2009
2009 Positively Pewaukee Events
Motor Madness – Sunday, May 17 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Pewaukee Village Park
Free Admission
This amazing day of classic cars, trucks, engines and construction equipment is sure to delight the kid in everyone. On display will be dozens of vehicles of all kinds from the past, present and future – learn about, peek under the hood and crawl into motor madness! Don’t forget your camera.
Lakeside Classics at Lakefront Park – This event runs each Wednesday
June 10th - August 26th, Noon – 1:00 pm (weather permitting) No music on July 22nd.
This is an hour of pre-recorded classical music at Lakefront Park on Pewaukee Lake. Bring your lunch and sit and enjoy an hour of classical music.
Waterfront Wednesday's – This event runs each Wednesday
June 3rd – August 26th, 6pm – 9pm
This free musical series is held (weather permitting), at the Pewaukee Lakefront on Wisconsin Avenue, Pewaukee.
Positively Pewaukee’s Park Run (Formerly Run to the Beach) – Wednesday, June 17th
Pewaukee Village Park
Adult - 5K Run/2 Mile Walk - Kid’s Fun Run
Registration 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Race/Walk time 7:00pm
Kid’s Fun Run 6:30 pm
North Shore Bank Taste of Lake Country – Pewaukee Lakefront
Friday, July 24 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Saturday, July 25, 4:00 pm to 10:30pm
Fireworks at 10:30pm both nights
This festival celebrates food and music in Lake Country, and is topped off with fireworks.
Cinema in the Sand –
Friday, June 12 ET, the Extra Terrestrial
Friday, July 10 – Wizard of Oz
Friday, August 14 – Charlotte’s Web
7:45 pm event starts – movie shown at dusk
Join us on Pewaukee Beach for a free movie, fun for the whole family!
Halloween Hullabaloo
Trick or Treat Path, Scarecrow Contest/Halloween Fun Fest–
Scarecrow contest judging Sunday, October 11
Trick or Treat Path- Friday, Oct 23 Wagner Park
Halloween Fun Fest Saturday, October 24, noon-2:00pm located in Downtown Pewaukee – top three scarecrow winners to be announced at this event as well as a Kiddies’ Parade, trick or treating at area merchants and pumpkin decorating.
Night at the Races
Friday, October 9th
Alberte Hall – Pewaukee
We are bringing the Kentucky Derby to Pewaukee. Come and enjoy an evening of horse racing and other games of chance. This is our annual fundraiser.
Pewaukee Village Park
Free Admission
This amazing day of classic cars, trucks, engines and construction equipment is sure to delight the kid in everyone. On display will be dozens of vehicles of all kinds from the past, present and future – learn about, peek under the hood and crawl into motor madness! Don’t forget your camera.
Lakeside Classics at Lakefront Park – This event runs each Wednesday
June 10th - August 26th, Noon – 1:00 pm (weather permitting) No music on July 22nd.
This is an hour of pre-recorded classical music at Lakefront Park on Pewaukee Lake. Bring your lunch and sit and enjoy an hour of classical music.
Waterfront Wednesday's – This event runs each Wednesday
June 3rd – August 26th, 6pm – 9pm
This free musical series is held (weather permitting), at the Pewaukee Lakefront on Wisconsin Avenue, Pewaukee.
Positively Pewaukee’s Park Run (Formerly Run to the Beach) – Wednesday, June 17th
Pewaukee Village Park
Adult - 5K Run/2 Mile Walk - Kid’s Fun Run
Registration 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Race/Walk time 7:00pm
Kid’s Fun Run 6:30 pm
North Shore Bank Taste of Lake Country – Pewaukee Lakefront
Friday, July 24 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Saturday, July 25, 4:00 pm to 10:30pm
Fireworks at 10:30pm both nights
This festival celebrates food and music in Lake Country, and is topped off with fireworks.
Cinema in the Sand –
Friday, June 12 ET, the Extra Terrestrial
Friday, July 10 – Wizard of Oz
Friday, August 14 – Charlotte’s Web
7:45 pm event starts – movie shown at dusk
Join us on Pewaukee Beach for a free movie, fun for the whole family!
Halloween Hullabaloo
Trick or Treat Path, Scarecrow Contest/Halloween Fun Fest–
Scarecrow contest judging Sunday, October 11
Trick or Treat Path- Friday, Oct 23 Wagner Park
Halloween Fun Fest Saturday, October 24, noon-2:00pm located in Downtown Pewaukee – top three scarecrow winners to be announced at this event as well as a Kiddies’ Parade, trick or treating at area merchants and pumpkin decorating.
Night at the Races
Friday, October 9th
Alberte Hall – Pewaukee
We are bringing the Kentucky Derby to Pewaukee. Come and enjoy an evening of horse racing and other games of chance. This is our annual fundraiser.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Heart of Europe Tour Event
How would you like to take a trip to Europe and not leave Pewaukee? If so, we have the perfect event for you. It is called the Heart of Europe Tour and 13 of our downtown merchants are turning their businesses into European Cities for the evening.
Visit Marseilles, London and Dublin, learn how to arrange flowers, get healthy living tips and listen to live music. Forget about winter and take yourself to a far away place!
Visit our homepage for full information on this fun new event!
Visit Marseilles, London and Dublin, learn how to arrange flowers, get healthy living tips and listen to live music. Forget about winter and take yourself to a far away place!
Visit our homepage for full information on this fun new event!
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