Spring 2026 Newsletter
- Meg Nate
- 2 days ago
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In this issue:
Our volunteer of the year is Jen Lemke!  Nominated by Linda Tanner and voted on by the EPNA board - Our volunteer of the year is Jen Lemke !! In 2025, Lemke spearheaded the effort to bring SNAP benefits to the Enderis Park Farmers Market. She completed all of the government paperwork, got the approvals, figured out the technology for the card reader, and documented the process. On top of all that, she attended every single market in 2025, to make sure that we were able to administer the benefit when needed. Implementing SNAP expanded the reach of our market to more of our neighbors, helped them to purchase fresh produce, and helped our vendors as well. Jen’s hard work to implement SNAP benefits truly embodies the meaning of the word "neighbor".
We have many volunteers who keep EPNA going strong (But we can always use more! Check out our Get Involved Page to learn how to lend a hand!) Here are our fabulous 2025 volunteer team - we offer them our sincere gratitude for another great year.
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THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERTS! The music begins at 6 pm. June 18
July 9
July 23
August 13
FARMERS MARKET NEW TIMES! The first market is scheduled on the Sunday after Father's Day - June 28. The last market is on Sept. 20. This year the markets will begin at 9:00am and end at 12:00pm.
EASTER EGG HUNT The annual egg hunt will be on Saturday, March 28, 2026 10:00am to 11:30am Registration starts at 9:30am Children under 12 are invited to bring their baskets and hunt for eggs filled with candy treats. Enjoy Spring themed arts and crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, a jelly-bean guess and more. The registration fee $6 per member child, $7 non-member child Rain/snow date: April 18, 2026
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS NOTE: CHANGED DATES! Zootopia 2 - Thursday - July 16 at 6:30pm Back to the Future - Thursday - Aug. 20 at sunset 7:30pm There will be free popcorn while it lasts! FULLEPNA 2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 28 10:00am to 11:30am (9:30 registration). Children under 12 should bring their baskets and hunt for eggs filled with candy treats, Enjoy spring-themed arts and crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, a jelly-bean guess and more. Rain/snow date: April 18 Registration fee: $6 per member child, $7 non-member child Bloom & Groom Plant Sale Saturday, May 16 9:00am to 11:00am Celebrate the beauty of our entire neighborhood. Purchase annuals and hanging baskets and perennials at greatly reduced prices thanks to partnerships with the City of Milwaukee and Minor's Garden Center.
Farmers Market Sundays from June 28 to September 20 9:00am to 12:00pm Featuring produce, flowers, fruits, baked treats, artisan meats, vegetables and other special offerings. Thursday Concerts on the Green June 18, July 9, July 23 and August 13 Music starts at 6:00pm. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beverages for sale.
4th of July Celebration Saturday, July 4 9:00am to 12:00pm Decorated bike and scooter contest, plus a parade, lawn games and fire truck and police car demonstrations. There will be hot dogs, brats and sodas for sale — and free ice cream.
Free Family Movie Nights Thursday July 16 and Thursday, August 20 Enjoy a family-friendly movie and free popcorn. Bring chairs and blankets.
Harvest Fest Saturday, September 26 9:00am to 12:00pm Mum and pumpkin sale and special handmade items to celebrate the end of summer. Halloween Decorating Contest Judging is Friday, October 30 6:00pm to 7:30pm EPNA judges will award signs for Scariest, Most Decorative and four other winners.
Halloween Trick of Treat Friday, October 30 6:00pm to 8:30pm Halloween Decorating Contest Judging on Friday, October 30 6:00pm to 8:30pm EPNA judges will recognize the most seasonal and scary decorations.
Enderis Park Gives Thanks November through December Online food drive in partnership with the Hunger Task Force.
Christmas Holiday Decorating Contest Judging on Wednesday December 16 6:00pm to 8:00pm EPNA judges will recognize the most festive seasonal/holiday celebrating decorations.
ENDERIS PARK NEIGHBORHOODASSOCIATION, INC. 2025 ANNUAL REPORT The year 2025 was again a very successful one for the Enderis Park Neighborhood Association, Inc. (EPNA). Despite a rainout of one Concert on the Green, the three remaining concerts were enjoyed by many. Also, a full season of Farmers’ Market events filled summer Sundays with good food, arts & crafts - with music adding an additional treat for attendees. Non-profits and various EPNA sponsors were also present at both the concerts and Farmers’ Market events. Regular seasonal activities also brought many neighbors and friends to Enderis Park. These included ‘Mulchfest’, Spring Clean-up, Easter Egg Hunt, July 4th Celebration, Bloom & Groom Plant Sale, Harvestfest, Halloween Trick or Treat and Holiday Decorating contest. EPNA also concluded another successful “Enderis Park Gives Back” (Hunger Task Force) fund raiser with well over $5,000 in donations. EPNA continued its neighborhood landscape maintenance activities at public spaces within the EPNA boundaries. EPNA began the first of its Family Movie Nights in 2025. The plan is to expand to two Movie Nights in 2026. EPNA also funded the construction and installation of a Triangle Park monument with solar lighting at the south end of the small City ‘boulevard’ on N. 67th Street and Hartung Avenue. EPNA also experienced a solid financial year in 2025. Total year receipts exceeded disbursements by $3,695. This surplus resulted mainly from the rainout of one of the Concerts on the Green. Membership receipts totaled $8,666. Other revenue sources included Concerts on the Green (+$4,759) and the Farmers’ Market (+$2,905). Net expenditures for neighborhood maintenance and capital improvements totaled (-$9,252) after receiving $4,000 City grant to partially offset the cost of the Triangle Park monument. Event cost net of receipts totaled -$1,045. Operations (insurance, PO box, etc.) cost -$1,845, while other committee net costs totaled -$542. As of December 31, 2025, the EPNA Fund Balance totals $60,533.77 compared to a January 1, 2025 balance of $56,838.48, for an increase of $3,695.29. Of the $60,533.77 balance, $24,798.17 is invested in eight-week US Treasury Bills. The remaining $35,735.60 remains in a business checking account at PNC Bank. Of the total Fund Balance, $10,000.00 is reserved for Stage related expenses. Please see the 2025 Annual Financial Report for details. Michael J. Daun, Treasurer, Enderis Park Neighborhood Association, Inc. January 9, 2026   |
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