 Milwaukee Brewers Games
Tuesday, June 28th @ 7:10pm
Wednesday, June 29th @ 7:10pm
Monday, June 25th @ 6:20pm
If you have already received Brewers tickets from Variety this year - you may select ONE game.
If you have not received Brewers tickets from Variety this year - you may select up to TWO games.
Tickets are free for families of children with physical disabilities.
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Saturday, July 9th
Variety teens - bring a friend and experience all the excitement of the Bristol Renaissance Faire.
We will meet at 11:00am at the front gates. TICKETS WILL BE HANDED OUT AT 11:00AM AT THE FAIRE.
This is a free event for teens with physical disabilities and their peers, age 13-18.
A maximum of three (3) tickets will be given per child - one for the Variety teen, one for a teen friend, and one for an adult caregiver (if necessary).
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Variety at
Slinger Speedway
Sunday, July 10th
Qualifying starts at 5:00pm
Races begin at 6:30pm
Enjoy the car races with Variety families at Slinger Speedway - the world's fastest 1/4 mile oval!
Tickets are free for families of children with physical disabilities only.
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Variety Summer Picnic!
Saturday, August 13th
1:00pm-5:00pm
YMCA's Miracle League of Milwaukee
Enjoy adaptive baseball, swimming, adaptive playground, games, crafts, picnic and more!
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Variety National Vintage League Baseball & Picnic
Saturday, August 20th
Picnic time TBD
Baseball games occur all day
Greenfield Park in West Allis
Enjoy a good old fashioned baseball game! Watch the teams play in traditional uniform following the 1860 rules of the game. Visit with other Variety families and enjoy a FREE picnic lunch. Kids get to run the bases on the field!
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The following are not sponsored by Variety
but are provided for your information:
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Handy NEWS & NOTES
Click here to read the latest issue of Handy NEWS & NOTES put out by the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities.
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Sunday, June 12th ~ 12pm-4pm
Variety Kids - bring your adaptive bike and have the rest of the family bring their bikes, too!
Ciclovia MKE is a bike and open streets initiative that promotes positive social, health, environmental and economic growth and connects Milwaukee's diverse neighborhoods. Walkable city streets are closed to motor-traffic for use by runners, walkers, skaters, cyclists and anyone who wants to hit the pavement and explore their city.
Enjoy fun activities, bike raffles, free children's helmets, dance classes, public art, local vendors and more!
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Wednesday's 10am - 3pm
June 15th, July 13th, August 17th
Caregivers & Children (ages 5-25)
$5.00 per person - includes activities & snacks
Held at Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center in West Bend, WI
Children with special needs and their parents/caregivers can enjoy outdoor activities such as nature walks, fishing, kayaking/canoeing, yoga, games, picnicking and more.
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Summer Workshops & Camps for People with Disabilities
Sponsored by IndependenceFirst
Sessions are FREE and held at 540 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee
Weekly topics: Youth Leadership Summit (application required), Advocacy 101, Social Skills, Employment and Independent & Living Skills, Basic Money Management, Safe Relationships, Safe Places, Accessible Art Camp, and more.
Limited classes in Waukesha and Mequon.
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Kids Bowl Free for the Summer
This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
Children 18 years and younger receive a voucher for
2 free games a day, all summer long!
All participants must wear bowling shoes - rental shoes available.
Call for lane availability. Each participating ally has their own start dates.
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Team Up with Families Presents:
PARK & PLAY
Sunday, June 26th Noon - 4:00pm
Roosevelt Park, Oconomowoc
FREE event for children with special needs with their families and friends.
Fully accessible playground with planned activities and lunch at noon until we run out! Entertainment by Nickey and Fah Fynn from 2 - 3pm.
We have a covered pavilion so if it rains we can stay dry!
Bring a snack such as pretzels, M&Ms, raisins or other item to add to our trail mix.
No nuts please!
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Friday's June 2nd - August 26th
9:30am-12pm and 1pm-3pm
12 Dates Available - Hoyer lift is UNAVAILABLE.
Any person with a disability, their family and friends are invited to join us for a refreshing sail on Lake Michigan. The Sail Away launches from the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, 1450 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. in Milwaukee.
The boat can accommodate up to four sailors. There is no charge for the sail. Reservations are required and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. If you have any questions please call Tim at 414-278-3930 or email
Timothy.Ochnikowski@milwaukeecountywi.gov
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Penfield Montessori Academy
Milwaukee's newest Montessori public charter school with openings for K3, K4, and K5 starting in Fall 2016. Penfield Montessori Academy will foster an inclusive environment in which children of all abilities can learn and grow together in multiage classrooms. Using the Montessori approach, all students will have the opportunity to learn and thrive in a diverse environment that promotes academic and social skills.
Apply online or pick up an application at Penfield Children's Center
833 N. 26th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
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Some times we receive a limited number of tickets to events, such as festivals and sporting events. We share these tickets with Variety families who respond to posts on our Facebook page. Like our page today to make sure you don't miss out!
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It's simple! Just
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It's a simple way to support your favorite charity!
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