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Harbour Village

• The first half of October Harbour Village host the 3rd Annual Haunted Nature trail, 4th Annual Pumpkin Launching Competition and various other spooktacular activities!

Indian Summer Festival

• September 13-15 at Henry W. Maier Festival Park Highlights contemporary American Indian music & dance, lifestyle and customs Marketplace with vendors selling Native American inspired goods Circle of Art featuring Native artists who display & sell their works

THE GREAT AMAZING RACE, Wisconsin 1m/.5k adventure race for adults & kids grades K-12

• September 13, 2015 • Presented by Great Amazing Race at Cool Waters Aquatic Park at Greenfield Park • The Great Amazing Race Series is a national skills competition for the whole family to experience.

Come and Sing!

2015-2016 Choral Season Auditions • Presented by Milwaukee Children’s Choir Through September 19, 2015 Welcoming children ages 4-18 for the 2015-2016 choral season!

To schedule an audition: call 414221-7040 or E-mail membership@ milwaukeechildrenschoir.org

Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County

• Presented by Wisconsin State Fair Park September 20 - 26, 2015

Maker Faire Milwaukee

• September 26 & 27 at Wisconsin State Fair ParkOver 150 makers will demonstrate such things as 3-D printing, robotics, lasers, blacksmithing and many more…Hands on instructional workshops & activities for visitors of all ages.

Cedarburg Oktoberfest

• Presented by Festivals of Cedarburg October 10 - 11, 2015

Pumpkin Fest

• Presented by Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce October 17, 2015 • A fun-filled family day! Pancake Breakfast, Scavenger Hunt, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Food, Karaoke, Live Music, Games and entertainment for kids of all ages including Pumpkin Bowling, Pie in the Face for Charity, and a special guest appearance from Ronald McDonald!

• PumpkinCross SuperCup Bike Race all day in Lime Kiln Park

Rummage (n) Rarities

• Presented by Wisconsin State Fair Park at Wisconsin State Fair Park October 17 - 18, 2015

Pioneer Power: Old World Wisconsin Takes Part in the Wisconsin Science Festival • Presented by Old World Wisconsin at Old World Wisconsin Saturday, October 24, 2015 - Sunday, October 25, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

Skate America 2015

• Presented by U.S. Figuring Skating at UWMilwaukee Panther Arena October 23 - 25, 2015

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ummer is ending and parents are running around finishing last-minute school supply shopping. With fall almost here we start to think of extracurricular activities, fall events, even Thanksgiving plans! It’s a wonderful time of year cooler days , pumpkin patches, picking apples, and much more!

Speaking of fall, check out our events calendar in our publication as well as our website so parents can plan upcoming events in their own backyard.

Our advertisers use this calendar to keep you posted on their upcoming specials, events, etc.

We feel this is a valuable listing both in print and on our website, www.WIKidsDirectories.com Speaking of our website, thank you so much for checking it out! We currently have over 71,000 visitors since its soft launch on July 7, 2015.

As always, many thanks to our readers and advertisers for your support! Happy Back-toSchool!

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t seems as though summer vacation just started and suddenly here we are just a few weeks out before school starts again.

No matter how you feel about the situation, most parents agree that back to school time is madness. But getting a head start is going to be easier on you and your budget. Here are a few things you can do right now to get you ahead of the game.

1. Schedule doctor’s appointments. It is time to think about the medical and dental forms you will need on file as you prepare for the new school year. Many children will need immunizations and well checkup appointments before school starts.

It can take several weeks to be able to schedule this appointment with your doctor or local health department, so please call your doctor now.

2. Shop for the basics now. You know that children need pencils, glue or glue sticks, Kleenex, crayons, scissors and paper. This is going to eliminate you having to climb over people the evening after the first day of school trying to get the essentials.

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lish a supply list ahead (and many schools now have them up and ready for your viewing) then get your hands on that list and get moving!

3. Get ahead on school lunches. Granola bars, snack size bags of chips and cookies, juice boxes and whatever else your child likes to eat that is non-perishable can be purchased now while they are on sale at the grocery store. You don’t need to rush out and buy in bulk the week before school. Of course, make sure to use your coupons.

4. Purchase clothes little by little. Don’t wait until the night before school to get everything ready for your child. Each weekend buy a few items, this will cut down on your spending, and you will avoid hitting the stores with every other parent in a few weeks!

5. Have a plan. Like everything else in life, you will feel less stressed, save money, and avoid the ‘panicked’ parents syndrome. Figure out what your child needs, make a budget, start leisurely shopping now, and you might be able to take advantage of summer sales that are getting ready for the new fall lineup!

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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Yield: About 2 dozen

INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup unflavored vegetable shortening 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 tsp vanilla extract

FROSTING 3 oz cream cheese, softened 3 Tbsp butter, softened 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp milk

FOR THE COOKIES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for 20 seconds, set aside.

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, shortening and sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix in egg yolks one at a time. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. With mixer set on low speed, slowly add in dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Scoop dough out and shape into 3 Tbsp balls (I just filled 1/4 cup 3/4 full). Place on Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheets (you’ll only be able to fit about 8 per sheet, these are fairly large cookies), and using your fingers lying flat, evenly flatten cookies into rounds until they are slightly under 1/2-inch thick.

Bake in preheated oven 11 - 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheet several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool frost with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Store in an airtight container.

FOR THE FROSTING: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together cream cheese and butter until pale and fluffy. Mix in cinnamon, vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Mix in enough milk to reach desired consistency and mix until smooth and slightly fluffy.

Recipe Source: Cooking Classy

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HARBOUR VILLAGE ACTIVITIES

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Aug 28 – 30: Celebrate Summer Weekend Come out and help us end our regular season with a bang!

Our open-mic talent show chili cook-off, prizes and store specials all weekend! For those crafty people, we will be holding our final FREE-TO-ENTER craft/bake/rummage sale for the year!

October: el mes de los muertos (Check back this summer for complete list of “the month of the dead” activities)

September 4 - 7: Labor Day Weekend In honor of the last weekend of the summer, we will have tons of outdoor activities and games to end the season with a bang!

The first half of October we will be holding our

3rd Annual Haunted Nature Trail & 4th Annual Pumpkin Launching Competition and various other spooktacular activities!

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