Spring 2025 Newsletter

In this issue:

Easter Egg Hunt

Bloom and Groom

Spring Clean-Up

New Garden Club

Concert Schedule

And More!

Easter Egg Hunt

We’re planning a basket of activities for Easter!

Come to the Enderis Park Playfield on April 12 for our annual Easter egg hunt.

All Enderis Park neighborhood children, (age 12 and under) are invited. All participants need parental supervision.

9:30 a.m. Registration

10 a.m. Event begins

Kids – Bring an Easter basket (or other container) to gather the eggs.

Adults – Don’t forget to bring cameras to capture those priceless memories.

Also, bring your loose change for the Penny Jar (to support EPNA) and any gently used children’s books for the Little Free Library

Activites will include:

Easter Egg Hunt

Photos with the Easter Bunny

JellyBean Guess

Penny Jar

Chalk for Sidewalk

Art Coloring Sheets

and surprises to take home!

Decorated-Egg Contest / Easter Art

Decorate your eggs at home and bring your favorite egg enter in the contest. Create a hand-made stand to display your egg. Prizes will be awarded by age level for the most creative egg and display.

Draw the Easter Bunny, your favorite Easter treat or a Spring Day and bring your drawing your park for our art display.

The registration fee is $5 per child for EPNA members and $6 per child for non-member.

(Bring day of – we’ll take cash, check, credit or debit card payment)

Weather make-up date is April 26.

Volunteers welcome! Help with registration, arts and crafts, egg hunt, decorated egg contest judging, filling plastic eggs with candy.

Contact Pat Yahle at 414-550-3055 or epna.paty@gmail.com with questions or to volunteer.

EPNA 2025 Calendar of Events

EPNA has a year full of events in 2025 - and we could use your help. To volunteer contact Sandy at Enderisvolunteers@gmail.com.

Spring Clean Up – Sat., May 3, at 9 a.m. Help us to pick up litter and debris from 60th to 76th St, Center to Lisbon/Burleigh. This great, environmentally friendly event helps enhance the appearance of the neighborhood after the snow melts

Bloom & Groom Plant Sale – Sat. May 17, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Purchase perennials, annuals, grasses and hanging plants at greatly reduced prices. This is a perfect opportunity to start or grow your garden. Come early - the plants go fast!

Dumpster Day - Sat. June 21, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The City of Milwaukee Sanitation Services will provide a dumpster for our neighborhood cleanup efforts. It will be located at 71st and Locust.

Farmer’s Market – Sundays June 15 through September 14, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The market features produce, flowers, artisan meats, sweets, chips & salsa, fresh juices and more!

Concerts on the Green – June 19, July 10, July 24 and August 14 at 6 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for sale.

4th of July Celebration – Friday, July 4, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Activities will include a children’s parade with decorated bikes, wagons, scooters, and strollers. Trophies will be awarded to the best decorated in each category. Brats, hot dogs, soda and water will be available for sale.

Movie Night - August 19 at dusk (About 8:15 p.m.) We'll be showing "Goonies." on an inflatable screen. Free popcorn for the first 70 attendees.

Harvest Fest – Saturday, September 20, 9 am to 12 pm There' will be mum plant and pumpkin sales at great prices - plus art activities for the children.

Halloween Decorating Contest - Judging on Friday, Oct. 31, 6 pm - 7:30 pm Scariest, Most Decorative and four more winner will be recognized.

Halloween Trick or Treat – Friday Oct. 31, 6 pm - 8:30 pm

Christmas Holiday Decorating Contest – Judging will be Dec. 17, 6 pm - 8 pm Four winners will be recognized.

Community Groups

Want to organize a neighborhood get-together? Here are some tips.

Enderis Park neighbors have started to find new ways to get together, get to know each other and have fun.

While the Enderis Park Neighborhood Association doesn’t start or lead these groups. We’re happy to help with advice and getting the word out at events, etc.

If you’re thinking of starting up a group – for running, board games, play dates, book club, whatever - it’s usually nice to find a buddy to help with the organizing, but a group can definitely be launched by one person. If you build it – they will come, as the saying goes.

Here are some tips for starting a “get-together group.”

Communicate Frequently: Use a mix of methods—emails, social media, flyers—to keep everyone informed and engaged.

Hold Regular Meetups: Schedule consistent meetups to stay organized and participation in order to foster community

Delegate Tasks: Share responsibilities to prevent burnout and encourage participation from a variety of neighbors

Encourage New Members: Actively recruit new neighbors to keep the group fresh and diverse.

These community-driven efforts help create a welcoming, inclusive environment where residents can connect, learn and grow together.

Use this link to sign up for a group: https://gformsapp.com/f/1Z9hNLEfsZR3hu6o1DciL85RkiDZls_lfvjfGp-KzrlA/en/

Join the New Garden Club

We’re excited to introduce the Enderis Park Garden Club—a community of plant lovers dedicated to growing, sharing and beautifying our neighborhood. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you are welcome to join. Sign up here: https://gformsapp.com/f/1Z9hNLEfsZR3hu6o1DciL85RkiDZls_lfvjfGp-KzrlA/en/

Here are tips on how to keep the group growing:

*Frequent Communication – Stay connected through email, social media, and flyers to keep up with meetings, events and gardening tips.

*Regular Meetups – Gather with neighbors to share gardening knowledge, work on community projects, and enjoy the beauty of nature together.

*Plant Swaps & Workshops – Exchange plants, seeds and gardening advice.

*Park Orchard & Garden – Help cultivate and maintain shared green spaces in Enderis Park, creating a lasting community resource.

*Shared Responsibilities – Get involved in organizing events, maintaining communal plots or leading special gardening projects.

*New Members Welcome! – Know a neighbor with a green thumb (or one looking to grow theirs)? Invite them to join the fun!

Let’s cultivate a greener, more vibrant Enderis Park together! As the group forms, the EPNA will feature your group on our website and the welcome packet for new EP neighbors!

Start an Enderis Park Pickleball Group

Pickleball is a fun and social way to stay active and connect with your neighbors. Whether you're a seasoned player or brand new to the sport, everyone is welcome to join in. As a reminder, here are tips on how to get the group started:

* Frequent Communication – Stay updated through email, social media, and flyers so you never miss a game.

*Regular Meetups – Join us for weekly matches, casual rallies and friendly tournaments.

*Shared Responsibilities – Help organize games, bring extra paddles, or introduce new players to the sport.

*All Skill Levels Welcome – Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s a place for you on the court.

New Members Welcome! – Know a neighbor who’s interested? Invite them to join the fun!

Let’s hit the courts and make Enderis Park the place to play pickleball! As the group forms, the EPNA would be will feature your group on our website and the welcome packet for new EP neighbors!

Looking for Sheepshead Players!

Neighbor Anne Curley has volunteered to coordinate a neighborhood group to play Sheepshead. Anyone interested should email Anne at anneconnects@gmail.com.

EPNA 2024 FINANCIAL REPORT

2024 was a great year for the Enderis Park Neighborhood Association, Inc. (EPNA).

EPNA experienced a strong financial year, with total receipts exceeding expenses by more than$16,000. This surplus was primarily the result of lower-than-budgeted capital spending and the cancelled fourth concert on the green.

*Concerts on the Green produced a net +$7,896 due to $14,950 in sponsorships, while concert expenses were lower due to a rained-out 4th concert.

* The Farmers’ Market produced a net +$2,731, made possible by $4,931 in vendor fees.

* Neighborhood improvements’ net expenses totaled $3,379, mainly for landscape maintenance in public spaces within the neighborhood.

* Events generated a net +$904 with the help of reimbursement grants from the City of Milwaukee. Spending by MPS to maintain the Enderis Park space and create the bocce ball and cornhole courts are not included in Enderis Park expenses.

As of December 31, 2024, the EPNA Fund Balance totals $56,838.48 compared to a January 1, 2024 balance of $40,838.13, for an increase of $16,000.35.

Of the $56,838.48, $24,798.17 is invested in eight-week US Treasury Bills, and the remaining $32,040.31 remains in a business checking account. $10,000 of the fund balance is reserved for stage-related expenses

Get more details here.

Michael J. Daun, EPNA Treasurer, Inc / January 16, 2025

More Spring and Summer Activities!

Spring Cleanup - May 3

Let’s spruce up our neighborhood! Enderis Park residents are invited to come together on Saturday, May 3, to clean up the neighborhood and our borders – Burleigh St., Lisbon Ave. and Center, 76th and 60th streets..

Come at 9 a.m. (or later) to 2802 N. Sholes to receive your bag(s), pickers and gloves. You will be assigned an area to clean up, or you may also pick your own area. Work with a group -- it's more fun!

Questions? Contact Lori Sommervold at jodis754@aol.com or (414) 445-8742.

Bloom and Groom - May 17

“One of EPNA’s favorite traditions will return again this year. Our annual spring plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 9 a.m. The sale, located next to the Enderis Park field house, will include a wide variety of annual flowering plants along with tomatoes and peppers. Minors Garden Center (7777 N. 76th St.) is once again providing the plants.

Because of the generous support of the City of Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation, the plants can be offered at below-market prices. We look forward to greeting our neighbors at the sale and to then witness neighborhood yards come alive with spring colors. Come early - the plants go fast!

Dumpster Day- June 21

The City of Milwaukee Sanitation Services will provide a dumpster for our neighborhood cleanup efforts on June 21 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Use of the dumpster is limited to disposal of unwanted items by Enderis Park residents as part of the EPNA cleanup effort. It will be located at 71st and Locust.

The following items CANNOT be placed in the containers:

Tires

Construction debris (lumber, concrete, dirt)

Building Materials (roofing, drywall, tiles, paint, etc.)

Hazardous Waste (paint thinner, pesticides, used motor oil, etc.)

Large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, etc.)

Yard waste (tree branches, brush, leaves, grass, and garden debris)

Recyclables

Electronics (TV's, stereos, computers, printers, DVD players, etc.).

The bins will be monitored and illegal dumping with be reported to the Milwaukee Police Department.

Hazardous Waste must be dropped off at one of the Milwaukee Department of Public Works drop-off centers. Find the locations online at https://city.milwaukee.gov/sanitation/DropOff.

NOTE: Many Milwaukee shelters and organizations accept new and gently used donations of clothing, shoes, home goods, furnishings, building materials and other items. Some organizations also offer pick up services.

2025 Farmers Market Schedule

The Enderis Park Farmers Market will be back in 2025, for 14 markets starting on June 15 and continuing through September 14. We will have some of our long-time favorite vendors, as well as new vendors and expanded selections in several categories. Also returning - fun activities for families, kids, adults, and pets - and local musicians and craft artisans.

Enderis Park Gives Back – and Gives Thanks!

The 2024 Enderis Park Gives Back campaign ended up raising about $4,200 dollars for Hunger Task Force. It was short of our ambition $5,000 goal but the Task Force was very happy.

For 2025, EPNA plans to expand the campaign. We will create a point of purchase donation display to be on a table at every Farmers’ Market and run this summer campaign from June- September. (It will stop at the last market.) We will then pick up with Enderis Park Gives Thanks on the Nov.1st and run through December. Hunger Task Force specifically is local and free. There are no fees for those in need.

Concerts on the Green