On Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18, MPS Athletics continued its tradition of primetime basketball with the sixth annual City Review at Marquette University's Al McGuire Center! The City Review is now a cornerstone piece of MPS Athletics, as it not only recognizes several of the top teams in the City Conference, but also because it emphasizes the importance of extra-curricular activities for the city, the district, the schools, and the students.

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  Join us for the 17th annual Daddy/Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 15 at North Division High School! Fathers and daughters are invited to come dressed in their favorite evening attire for a night of dinner and dancing! Event Information Date: Saturday, Feb. 15 Time: 5-8 p.m. Where: North Division High School Registration Information Fee for Dinner AND Dance (limit 3 children total): $30 for adults, $10 for first child, $5 for each additional child Fee for Dance ONLY (limit 3 children total): $20 for adults, $5 per child Register here!

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Throughout January, Milwaukee Recreation is conducting its free New Year's Healthy Yoga Challenge to kick off 2020! We are encouraging everyone to share healthy recipes that you find online or in cookbooks on our Healthy Cooking Challenge Facebook Event page. "We are excited to ring in the new year with this Healthy Cooking Challenge," Milwaukee Recreation's Wellness Supervisor Erica Wasserman said.

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Tucked inside the entrance of the high school gymnasium at James Madison Academic Campus is a sign that identifies what it means to be a student-athlete, a coach, a referee, a fan, and a representative of MPS Athletics. "At JMAC, we take pride in: Quality Education, Good Customer Service, Meeting our Deadlines, and Working as a Team." MPS Athletics Commissioner Bobbie Kelsey emphasized that message and clearly outlined her expectations for the upcoming winter season as she met with Madison's student-athletes ahead of the winter season.

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    Milwaukee’s premier boys and girls high school basketball event is back! Join us at the sixth annual City Review presented by Gruber Law Offices on Jan. 17-18 for four primetime games during this two-night event at Marquette University’s Al McGuire Center. Participating in City Review is a highlight for everyone involved - players, coaches, parents, referees, fans, and sponsors - and it is the perfect event to showcase MPS Athletics' role in molding the next generation.

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On Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23, Milwaukee Recreation hosted the inaugural Middle School Girls Basketball tournament for all 16 teams that participated in the fall 2019 league. Participating schools included: Andrew Douglas, Barack Obama SCTE, Bruce Guadalupe/Acosta Middle School, Carmen Northwest, Clarke Street, Gaenslen, Golda Meir, Hartford University, Hope Fortis, Lincoln Center, Milwaukee Excellence, Morse, Notre Dame, Sherman, WCLL, and Wedgewood Park.

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Milwaukee Recreation has introduced 20 new classes for adults, families, and youth during the upcoming winter programming session. See our full list of programs here in our 2020 Winter Recreation Guide. Online registration for classes begins on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. for city of Milwaukee residents. Registration for non-residents begins the following week on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. Sign up online when you are eligible to register.

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Celebrate winter in style with Milwaukee Recreation's inaugural Winter Wonder Woods! Join us to experience seasonal serenity at one of the city's hidden gems. See Hawthorn Glen in a new light as you stroll through our trails that are twinkling with holiday cheer. Over 18,000 lights will illuminate the beauty of the Glen, winding you through the woods and past displays. Winter Wonder Woods will feature a selfie station, Hiking Santa, educational facts along the trail, and more!

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It’s time to stop looking backwards and start looking forward! Kick off the new year with our free, fun, and fantastic yoga event! Yoga Fest is the perfect way to re-energize after the busy holiday season. Multiple yoga classes will be scheduled throughout the morning. Child care (ages 1 & up) will be provided on site for those children too young or not wanting to participate in the yoga classes.

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    Milwaukee Recreation has joined the American Red Cross Aquatics Centennial Campaign to provide $5 swim lessons at four select Milwaukee pools in an expansion of a national multi-year campaign to increase access to water safety skills. “We’re partnering with Red Cross aquatics training providers like Milwaukee Recreation Aquatics to create an ecosystem of water safety in communities where there are high numbers of drownings or drowning rates that are higher than the national average,” Mark Thomas, Regional CEO and Southeast Wisconsin Chapter Executive, American Red Cross, said.

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