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April 28, 2017 • Milwaukee County Post • 17 Please Call if you M O V E D ! at 414-744-6370 Leave a Message Name • Phone # Old Address & New Address & Apt. # or Lot # We Love Our Readers Thank You Milwaukee Co. Post Explore the zoo with your five senses at Zootastic MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Zoo is a place you experience with all five of your senses. That's the theme at this year's Zootastic, a special family night at the zoo tonight that raises money for the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. See animals around the zoo and hear zookeepers and volunteers answer your questions. Touch animal items such as a pelt or training ball and maybe even a crit- ter or two. The smell of dinner will draw you to the Peck Welcome Center to taste food from various vendors, and visitors can even sample cheese curds from Clock Shadow Creamery, which uses milk from the zoo's dairy cows. Throughout the night, hear the kid- friendly grooves of DJ Tim Sledge. Zoo Pass members: $75 per family of four, $15 per individual child (12 and younger), $25 ages 13 and up. Nonmembers: $80 per family of four, $20 per child, $30 ages 13 and up. The fee, less $10 per person, is tax-deductible. For more information and to register, visit zoosociety.org/Zootastic or call 414- 258-2333. Free six-week golf program for veterans underway MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Parks System invites local mili- tary veterans to participate in the free, six-week PGA Helping Our Patriots Everywhere golf program. The program began Tuesday with a clinic at Oakwood Park, 3600 W. Oakwood Road, and contin- ues with instruction every Tuesday through June 6. In its second year, the HOPE program is offered to area veterans through the partnership of PGA America and Milwaukee County Parks. In 2016, local PGA Professionals provided instruction on the game and the use of adaptive equip- ment, when needed, to 30 Veterans of all abilities. "I'm proud that Milwaukee County is taking part in the HOPE golf program to enhance the rehabilitation and assimila- tion back into civilian life of our Veterans," said County Executive Chris Abele. "This is a small gesture of thanks to those we owe so much." Parks Director John Dargle, Jr., a for- mer commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, said, "I am pleased to be in a posi- tion to support our veterans by providing them the opportunity to learn to play golf for free. Giving our military men and women this opportunity is a simple demonstration of gratitude for their serv- ice and sacrifice in defending our free- dom." Program participants will meet every week at the golf course practice area for instruction. The program also includes play on the course. Details on the program are available at pgareach.com/military. Veterans may reg- ister for the program by contacting Chet Hendrickson at 414-257-4856 or chet. hendrickson@milwaukeecountywi.gov. Boerner opens season FRANKLIN — Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive in Whitnall Park, has kicked off its season. Hours of the Botanical Gardens and Garden House are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Saturday through Oct. 29, admission is $5.50 for adults 18 and up; $4.50 for stu- dents of any age with ID, Milwaukee County seniors 60 and up with ID, and peo- ple with disabilities; and $3.50 for youths age 6 to 17. First Tuesdays at The Gardens, the free-admission day for Milwaukee County residents, will be offered from May through September, except major holi- days. In 2017, the free days are May 2, June 6, Aug. 1 and Sept. 5. To receive free admis- sion, residents must show ID and proof of residency and must wear the official daily wristband. For more information, call Boerner Botanical Gardens at 414-525-5601 or visit countyparks.com. Strong swimmers sought for lifeguards at Bradford Beach, aquatic parks and pools MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Parks System is seeking at least 50 strong swimmers for summer lifeguard positions at beaches, pools and aquatic parks. To be considered for a lifeguard posi- tion, candidates must attend a free train- ing session at Pulaski Pool, 2701 S. 16th St., and must be able to swim 100 meters in less than 1 minute 45 seconds. No early registration is necessary. "As a lifeguard, you will deal with life- saving issues and be responsible for the safety and well-being of thousands of peo- ple on a daily basis," said Jodi Pritzlaff, Recreation and Aquatic manager at Milwaukee County Parks. Lifeguards must be at least 16 years old by July and be in good physical condition. Lifeguard pay starts at $10.36 per hour. Lifeguard training sessions will be at 7 p.m. Monday and May 6. Details of all training sessions are available at h t t p : / / c o u n t y. m i l w a u k e e . g o v / Lifeguard8066.htm. BloodCenter of Wisconsin to host May blood drives in Milwaukee County MILWAUKEE — As BloodCenter of Wisconsin celebrates its 70th anniversary, there is an especially great need for O neg- ative donors, a universal blood type that can be used in emergency situations. Upcoming blood drives: ■ 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday — St. Anthony High School, 4807 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee. ■ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday — Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1025 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. ■ 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday — United Methodist Church, 819 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay. ■ 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 9 — Fox Point Lutheran Church, 7510 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. ■ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 — Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave., Milwaukee. ■ 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11 — South Milwaukee High School, 801 15th Ave., South Milwaukee. ■ 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 16 — US Bank Center, 777 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. ■ 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 17 — St. Matthew Catholic Church, 9329 S. Chicago Road, Oak Creek. Donors can schedule an appointment by calling 1-877-BE-A-HERO (1-877-232- 4376) or visiting www.bcw.edu. MPS Alumni Reunion set MILWAUKEE — The second annual Milwaukee Public Schools Alumni Reunion will be held from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St. The event and parking are free. There will be recognition for schools with the most alumni present. Wear school gear and encourage classmates to join you by spreading the word on social media. RSVP today at mpsmke.com/alumni or call 414-475- 8633. Submitted photo Zootastic will be held tonight at the Milwaukee County Zoo. 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