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City of West Allis issued the following announcement on June 15.
Please take notice that on Thursday, June 23, 2022 in Room 128 of West Allis City Hall, on behalf of the members of the Block Grant Committee, City staff will host a public information meeting to consider public comments and ideas in developing goals and projects for FY 2023 funding of the Community Development Block Grant program. City staff members will be available to outline goals developed in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and forum will serve as a platform for the public to share ideas and concepts for proposed funding for 2023.
The City expects a 2023 Community Development Block Grant of approximately $1.4 million available for funding comprised of entitlement and program-generated income. To have a request considered for funding, it must meet one of two priorities. It must either benefit low and moderate-income persons as individuals or as a group; or aid in the elimination of slums or blighting influences.
For further information, contact Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 7525 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, Wisconsin 53214 or submit your email comments to: planning@westalliswi.gov. This notice is also available here: Public Meeting Notice 6-23-2022 (PDF).
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE JULY 1 & FIREWORKS JULY 4
Join the City of West Allis, West Allis Events Committee, and the West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation and Community Services Department for this year’s Independence Day celebrations on Friday, July 1, and Monday, July 4! Start your holiday weekend off right by bringing the whole family to the festive parade in downtown West Allis on Friday evening and end your weekend with a boom on Monday evening! Enjoy live music by Failure to Launch, a popular high-energy cover band, followed by an incredible fireworks show hosted by Festival Foods.
- Independence Day Parade | Friday, July 1 | 7 p.m.
- Parade route starts at 77th and Greenfield, continues east on Greenfield towards 70th St., and then south onto 70th St.
- Please note the post-parade celebration will not be held this year.
- Participants are still needed for this year's parade! Registration closes on June 21. West Allis businesses are particularly encouraged to contribute a float or decorated unit this year - don't miss this great opportunity to promote your business to thousands of customers, free of charge. Learn more.
- Independence Day Grandstand Show & Festival Foods Fireworks | Monday, July 4 | 8:30 p.m. (Grandstand Show) 9:30 p.m. (Festival Foods Fireworks)
- State Fair Park Grandstands, 640 S. 84thSt.
- Parking at State Fair Park opens at 7:30 p.m. and costs $10 per vehicle. In case of weather issues, please check the City website home page under "City News" or the City’s Facebook page.
- Music by Failure to Launch, 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Failure to Launch is a popular high-energy cover band that has been rockin’ together for nearly two decades. You can expect to see a dynamic show of some of the most upbeat and danceable pop, rock, hip-hop, and country music of the past 60 years!
FIRST-EVER CHEESE WHEEL CLASSIC BIKE RACE, JUNE 21, NEXT WEEK!
The first-ever Cheese Wheel Classic bike series will be held on Tuesday, June 21, less than a week away! Say you're going at our Facebook event to stay in-the-loop. June 21 will feature 10 exciting races as part of the Tour of America's Dairyland, brought to you by the West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe. Each year, the Tour welcomes nearly 1,100 men and women pro and amateur athletes from more than 40 U.S. states and 15 countries, with an average of 450 people racing daily. This event is akin to a neighborhood block party complete with entertainment, family fun, and kids’ activities. And it’s free to come and watch. We'll see you June 21 on Becher street!
FAMILY NIGHT FOR CHARITY & MEET YOUR FIREFIGHTERS
Please join the West Allis Fire Department (WAFD) at Culver's on Wednesday, June 22 for Family Night, to Support West Allis Fire Fighters Charities, Inc. (WAFFC)! From 5 - 8 p.m., fire apparatus will be on display and you can get a look up-close at the equipment as well. A portion of the sales will be donated to the WAFFC.
Children's fire safety literature will also be available. Come grab dinner and hang with our staff at the Culver's at 1672 S. 108th St., West Allis. See you there, and be sure to follow our WAFD Facebook page for helpful info.
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY AT THE FARMERS MARKET
Celebrate summer with Food Truck Fridays at the West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 W. National Ave. from 5 - 8 p.m.! Milwaukee’s best food trucks will gather at the Market for a fun, outdoor dining experience. Grab a beer from Westallion Brewery while you listen to live music by Ricky Orta Jr.
Admission is FREE! Connect with West Allis Farmers Market on Facebook for Food Truck Friday news. We hope to see you there!
June 17 Line Up: El Sazon Dominicano, Firewise BBQ, Flour Girl & Flame, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pete's Pops, Pina Mexican Eats, Riley's Good Dogs, Roll MKE, S’Blendid Boba Tea, Shorty's Grilled Cheese, Taqueria La Vecindad, and Tots on the Street. View our events page for all Farmers Market events.
POLKA, BEER, & BRATS AT OUR FIRST SUMMER CONCERT SERIES JUNE 23
Enjoy a free live concert this summer at Veterans Memorial Park, 70th and National Ave., as our Summer Concert Series returns for 2022! Join us on Thursday, June 23 from 6 - 8 p.m, with food truck and beer service beginning at 5 p.m. First up, listen to the Tom Brusky Band as you enjoy an early "june"-toberfest with polka, country, swing, and more.
Grab a beer from 1840 Brewing Co. and a 'dog from Riley's Good Dogs. Thank you to our sponsors, 1840 Brewing, CHR Hansen, and Festival Foods.
Make sure to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Concerts can be canceled last minute due to weather or other conditions beyond the City's control. We hope to see you there!
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TRAVELING BEER GARDENS IN WEST ALLIS
The 2022 Traveling Beer Gardens Schedule is here! What are the Traveling Beer Gardens? The Traveling Beer Gardens are two restored fire trucks, converted into a mobile beer truck serving up craft brews from Milwaukee’s Sprecher Brewery. Two trucks travel around Milwaukee County Parks on two simultaneously running tours between May and September. The Traveling Beer Garden is run by Milwaukee County Parks concessions staff. All revenue collected goes back into improving the parks.
- Pass Me a Pint Tour:
- McCarty Park, July 6 - July 24
- Roll Out the Barrel Tour:
- Greenfield Park, August 3 - August 21
Whether seasonal, part-time, or full-time, we offer amazing opportunities for your career. West Allis residents earn 3.5% on top of their pay, and we offer not only a competitive wage but the opportunity for increased pay based on performance or, for certain roles such as with the Department of Public Works, the opportunity for seasonal roles to become full-time. Learn more and apply today at www.westalliswi.gov/careers.
Full-time positions we are hiring for within Public Works include Sanitation & Streets Crewmembers, and Street Maintenance Repairers. We offer great pay and rewarding benefits. We are also hiring for seasonal laborers, with West Allis residents earning up to $16.56 per hour ($16 for non-residents). Take advantage of a $300 bonus after 8 weeks as a seasonal employee. These positions offer opportunity for promotion to full-time, year-round, benefit-eligible positions.
Our benefits are unparalleled. Benefited positions receive 25 days of starting paid time off on an accrual basis in your first year. Our quality healthcare and fully-covered dental options, pension planning, and more offer the quality of life our employees seek and deserve. Come work with us and check out all of our openings at www.westalliswi.gov/careers.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Last week’s COVID-19 summary report will be available later today at www.westalliswi.gov/coronavirus.
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