June/July Roundup

You may have missed the most-recent release of the Enderis Park Newsletter. Here's a quick summary of what has and will happen in and around Enderis Park.

Did you catch the first concert?

• June 18th was the first concert of the season for Enderis Park's Concerts on the Green series. The Haakon-Frye Blues Band kicked it off with Enderis Park resident Eric Thorne on guitar and vocals. H2OH finished things off with some classic rock favorites and a few originals off their new album. The next concert is Thursday, June 9th at 6PM.

• Be sure to check the agenda to the right for the rest of the concert schedule and more upcoming events.

Game on at Enderis Park

• The Enderis Park Neighborhood Association is committed to providing a safe, fun atmosphere for children and adults alike and provides supervision of the basketball courts at Enderis Playfield.
  

• The sand courts for volleyball have been raked, the nets are up and Melissa and Jennifer are waiting for teams or individuals to set up a schedule for league games. Games are co-ed and typically take place middle of the week during the evenings. Contact Melissa at 771-4936, magillies3@yahoo.com, or Jennifer at 774-2658, jwolff@gklaw.com.

• The Enderis Park Wading Pool opens June 22nd. Hours are Monday through Friday, 11AM to 4PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 3PM.

4th of July

Independence Day is almost here. Enderis Park is home to many family-friendly events that celebrate our freedom and way of life...somehow a watermelon eating contest seems in order. Below is a brief list of EPNA-sponsored events.

• 8:30 AM - Parades leave from 81st Street School and MGC Church.
• 9 AM - Registration for stroller, coaster, bike and trike decoration judging.
• 9:15 AM - Flag Raising
• 9:45 AM - Music, contests and games until noon
• 11 AM - World Famous Watermelon-Eating Contest

• Free ice cream and flags
• Volunteers are needed: Contact Kathy Grothe 774-1898

As we approach the first official day of summer please remember to keep Enderis Park safe and enjoyable for all who visit by following these few guidelines:

• Alcohol is prohibited in the Enderis Playfield
• Lighting fireworks is not allowed in the City of Milwaukee
• Trash receptacles are located through the Enderis Playfield for your convenience and to preserve the beauty of the park

Have a good summer!