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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Supervisor Haas Invites HS and College Students to VOLUNTEER

MILWAUKEE (MPA) - July 24, 2012
Press Release
This Weekend’s Garden District Neighborhood Association Festival Relies on Volunteer Support.

Supervisor Jason Haas is pleased to announce an opportunity for high school and college students to gain volunteer credit by working at the Garden District NeighborhoodAssociation Festival, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 27 - 29, 2012.

“Volunteering is important for both individualsand their communities as it provides everyone involved with feelings ofpride and accomplishment,” noted Supervisor Haas. “Additionally, studentvolunteers can receive class credit for lending their time and talentsto the 2nd Annual Garden District Days Festival, and I encouragethem to do so.”

The weekend festival, which is set tobe held at S. 5th Street and W. Layton Avenue, features livemusic, free children’s activities, food and beverage vendors, rides and games as well as the Garden District Neighborhood Association Farmers’Market on Saturday, July 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Dawn Reigel at jdreigel@msn.comor 414-380-9047.

“I also personally welcome people wholive in the 14th Supervisory District and beyond to enjoy the Garden District Days Festival; it’s a perfect example of the many summertime celebrations that make Milwaukee County a vibrant place to live, work and play.” 

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Velia Alvarez
Public Information Assistant
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
(O) 414-278-4230
(F) 414-223-1380
velia.alvarez@milwcnty.com
county.milwaukee.gov/CountyBoard

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