Winter 2024-2025 Newsletter

In this issue:

• Mulchfest!

• Holiday decorating contest winners!

• Connect with your neighbors

• 2025 Events/Volunteer Opportunities

• Farmer's Market recipes coming - here's a sample!

• Meet your EPNA board

Mulchfest is Saturday, January 4!

Bring your holiday tree to the EPNA's Mulchfest and help keep our community green.

Your tree has one more gift to give - it will be turned into mulch. Milwaukee uses the mulch for the many beautiful boulevards and parks throughout the city.

It’s just one more way that Enderis Park residents can give back!!! Weather permitting, the City of Milwaukee truck will be on hand on the morning of the 4th to mulch our trees.

If Saturday isn't convenient, bring your tree any time between New Year’s Day and 11:45 a.m. January 4. Place your tree on the northeast side of the Enderis Park parking lot /driveway. Please DO NOT block the park entrance, driveway and snow plowing efforts.

Sorry this event cannot handle large quantity tree disposals from area businesses. Each person/family delivering a tree will receive a small goody bag as a thank you. No trees can be left in the park after 11:45 on the 4th,

And of course, we're grateful to the City of Milwaukee Forestry Department for their hard work and support.

**If snowy conditions on January 4th require the city trucks to be out clearing the streets, we'll have to cancel the event. Notification will be sent asap to give you more information if changes due to weather conditions.***

Here are the winners of the Enderis Park Christmas Holiday Decorating Contest!!

The winning houses are (pictured below):

2827 N. 71st St. - The Fischer Family

2721 N. 72nd St. - Mr. Braford (and his dachshunds)

2867 N. 72nd St. - Name unknown

2801 N. 67th St. - The Schramm Family

Honorable Mentions go to:

2757 Carlton Pl.

7430 Burleigh St.

2750 Hartung Ave.

2819 Hartung Ave.

2797 N. 68th St.

2802 N. 71st St.

2875 N. 73rd St.

3040 N 74th St.

2900 N. 74th St.

3009 N. 74th St.

7225 Hadley St.

6641 Hadley St.

2815 N. Lefeber Ave.

Congratulations all - and thanks for making Enderis Park sparkle!

Community Groups

Enderis Park has a diverse range of neighbor-run community groups, all aimed at building connections and fostering a strong sense of belonging within the neighborhood.

These groups provide a great way to meet new people, share common interests, and contribute to the vibrant spirit of the community.

Whether you're interested in joining the Book Club for engaging discussions, the Beer and Wine Club for socializing over drinks, or the Gardening Club for cultivating both plants and friendships, there's something for everyone. Board Game Nights bring people together for fun and friendly competition, while the Mom/Dad groups offer support and camaraderie for parents.

The list of groups continues to grow, with more activities and events being organized by passionate neighbors. While these are not EPNA-sponsored activities but are coordinated by interested neighbors. There will be sign-up opportunities at EPNA events, but the groups are organized by interested neighbors.

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

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

2025 EPNA Calendar of Events

EPNA has a year full of events in 2025 - and we could use your help. To volunteer at any of these events (it'll be fun, we promise) contact Sandy at Enderisvolunteers@gmail.com.

Mulchfest – Sat., Jan. 4, 9 am – 11:45 am

Bring Christmas trees to Enderis Playfield to be shredded into mulch by City’s chipper truck.

Easter Egg Hunt – Sat., April 12, at 10 am

Children under 12 can bring their Easter baskets and hunt for eggs filled with candy treats. Other activities include pictures with the Easter Bunny, drawing and coloring Easter eggs, tattoos, jellybean-jar guessing and sidewalk chalk drawing. There will be free hot chocolate/water/lemonade.

Registration fee: $5 per child for non-EPNA members and $4 per child for EPNA members

Volunteer Recognition Event – April, date TBD

Enjoy dinner and friendship when we recognize our many wonderful volunteers and sponsors, courtesy of EPNA.

Spring Clean Up – Sat., May 3, at 9 am

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, 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Purchase perennials, annuals, grasses and hanging plants at greatly reduced prices. This is a perfect opportunity to start or grow your garden.

Farmer’s Market – Sundays June 15 through September 14, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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 (Thursdays) at 6:00 pm

Bring chairs/blanket to enjoy these free concerts. Food and beverages will be available for sale. Celebrate the 20th year of concerts on the green!

4th of July Celebration – Friday, July 4, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

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. We'll also get to enjoy an exciting water hose demonstration by Engine #32 of the Milwaukee Fire Dept.

Movie Night - July date TBA

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 with signs and mentions in the EPNA newsletter and social media

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

Enderis Park Gives Back – November/December

An online fund-raising campaign for Hunger Task Force.

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

Four winners will be recognized with signs and mentions in the EPNA newsletter and social media

Glazed Streusel-Top Pumpkin Loaf

Recipe by Danielle King adapted from The Domestic Rebel

Here’s a recipe for pumpkin loaf that uses cardamom - a terrific, slightly floral, slightly citrusy, warming spice. I love this recipe for the full, rich flavor that comes from the butter, spices and streusel. While you can call this “pumpkin bread,” let’s not kid ourselves. It’s more of a fully adorned pumpkin pound cake. It would be excellent at a holiday brunch, with afternoon tea, or divided into mini loaves for you to give as gifts (start checking the doneness of the minis at the 35-min. mark). The loaf will last well for a few days on the counter. If you don’t have or want to buy multiple spices, feel free to substitute in an equal amount of pumpkin pie spice. The flavor profile will shift, but it’s personal preference and no need to stress about spice!

Ingredients

FOR THE PUMPKIN LOAF:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened and sliced into about 8 pieces

1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed

1 cup pumpkin puree (use the rest of the can in pancakes or oatmeal!)

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cardamom

½ tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp fresh nutmeg (or ground)

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp fine sea salt (or table)

1½ cups AP flour

FOR THE STREUSEL:

6 Tbsp salted butter, melted (or use unsalted and give a pincer pinch of salt)

¾ cup AP flour

½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp cardamom

¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds (optional)

FOR THE MAPLE GLAZE:

Approx 1 cup powdered sugar

¼ tsp vanilla extract

1 Tbsp maple syrup

Approx 1 Tbsp milk

Delicate pinch of sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Liberally grease a 9" metal loaf pan with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper and grease. Set aside.

For the bread: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter slices with the brown sugar, creaming on medium speed until smooth and very well incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add in the pumpkin and mix for 1 minute, followed by the eggs and vanilla, mixing well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the spices, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just barely combined (30 seconds oughta do it). Repeat with the second half. Do not over-mix! The components should be just barely combined with no white streaks remaining. It may behoove you to fold the second addition by hand with sturdy rubber spatula.

Spread the loaf batter into the prepared pan in an even layer with a small spatula. It will be thick. Set aside.

Next, make your streusel: in a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, brown sugar and spices. Once the butter has fully saturated the dry ingredients, drop handfuls of the streusel evenly over the top of the bread, and gently press down to help adhere to the batter.

Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the bread comes out clean. No wet crumbs! Cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare your glaze: in a medium bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients (easy on the milk) until a sturdy glaze of drizzling consistency comes together. Drizzle the glaze with flare over the bread. Let set before cutting into slices to serve.

Danielle King is a self-taught baker with a focus on utilizing sourdough. She received classic French and Italian culinary training via Robert Reynolds Chef Studio in Portland, OR, and runs a cottage microbakery, totally whatever mke, out of her Enderis Park home kitchen. To learn more about her bakes, click here.

Meet your EPNA board members

The EPNA Board is made up of Enderis Park residents who spearhead the various activities and events that make our neighborhood great. Linda Tanner and Dave Hoose are two of our hard-working board members.

Linda Tanner

Moved to the neighborhood: 2018

Joined EPNA Board: 2021

Role on board/committees served: July 4th and holiday decor judging, chair of the Farmers Market Committee

Family: Single. I live with my dog, Kekse

Profession: Health care operations, certified personal trainer

Favorite hobbies/activities: Gardening, traveling, fostering rescue dogs

Why did I decide to serve on the board: To contribute to maintaining all of the ways the board helps make Enderis Park a great place to live

Favorite EPNA accomplishment: Re-opening the Farmers Market after a 3-year COVID hiatus

Anything I hope to see in the future: Activities that appeal to all neighbors that call Enderis Park home.

Dave Hoose

Moved to the neighborhood: 1998

Joined EPNA Board: 2017

Role on board/committees served: Chair of the Concert Committee. We had committee representatives in the past but I felt it better the chair was a Board member - as are chairs of other EPNA committees.

Family: Married

Profession: Retired librarian

Favorite hobbies/activities: I like reading novels of all kinds but especially mysteries and fantasies. I’ve been a member of a fantasy book club for 40 years. I love to bike in the summer when I also garden. And I like playing music with friends. I play bass and guitar.

Why did I decide to serve on the board: To contribute to maintaining all of the ways the board helps make Enderis Park a great place to live

Favorite EPNA accomplishment: Providing to Board members a bit more insight into the workings and the needs of the Concert Committee.

Anything I hope to see in the future: A permanent stage built for staging the concerts and other arts activities.