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PHOBRUARY – “PHO TO GO!”
Experience a signature Vietnamese dish from the comfort of your home.
Photo Credit: Adam Carr
“PHO TO GO,” Phobruary with a twist! During the month of February, enjoy Pho from participating restaurants on National Avenue in Silver City. Silver City participating restaurants include Bamboo Restaurant, Thai Bar-B-Que, and Vientiane Noodle Shop (all supplied by the Asian International Market). Each restaurant is offering “PHO TO GO.” 

This year the restaurants will not provide the $5 Pho special, however, they will continue to make delicious authentic Pho for everyone to enjoy. 2021 is the most vital year for patrons to participate in Phobruary. Small business owners need the support more than ever as they continue to take precautions and work through the pandemic so they can stay afloat. 

 
ENTER PHO RAFFLE AND WIN A $25 GIFT CARD – Throughout the month of February, VIA CDC will be hosting a weekly “PHO TO GO” raffle.

Here is how you can participate:

  • Visit one of the 3 restaurants mentioned above and take a photo of your Pho or a selfie of you with your Pho


  • When submitting your photo use hashtag #Phomke

Every week the raffle will open on Monday and run through Thursday. The weekly winner will be announced every Friday and will receive a $25 gift card to Thai Bar-B-Que or Vientiane Noodle Shop. If you have any questions please send an email to Christian@viacdc.org.


 VIA CDC seeking Accounting Services  
VIA CDC seeks to contract with an independent financial professional or firm to perform routine accounting functions for our 501(c)(3) organization and affiliate LLC’s focused on real estate. Responses must be received by February 9, 2021. Please see the RFQ for more information and how to apply.
40 under 40 winners
Have you heard? VIA’s Executive Director Brianna Sas-Pérez is one of Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 under 40 winners!


Congratulations Brianna!
Free "Love Where You Live" Photo Shoot
Sign up below for a FREE front-porch photo session on Saturday, February 13th in celebration of Valentine's Day and the love of our neighborhood.

Silver City neighbor and photographer Adam Carr and his wife Glenna Holstein will come to your home or business and take photos of you in front of your home or business (socially distanced of course). They will do one polaroid and several digital photos, which will be emailed to you. 
Washington & Scott Streets Bicycle Boulevard
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) is developing a bicycle boulevard along Washington and Scott Streets in Milwaukee’s near south side neighborhoods.

Bicycle boulevards are local streets with lower speeds and volumes of auto traffic where the safety and comfort for bicycling, walking, and playing is the priority. They typically include pavement markings, signs, and traffic calming treatments such as speed humps, curb extensions, traffic circles, and diverter islands.

In addition to more public meetings in 2021, DPW is gathering feedback from neighbors through an online survey. The survey results will help DPW staff identify safety issues along the streets and hear what types of traffic calming treatments neighbors prefer. The survey will remain open until mid-February.
Join the Silver City Festival Planning Committee
Help us capture the beauty of all the cultures in our neighborhood! Represent your culture, meet neighbors, help brainstorm ideas for this year’s event and work to make it a reality! We meet monthly through Zoom. 

Contact Lidia at lidia@viacdc.org or (414) 207-8608 to find out more!
Tutoring and Play with Tandem
Need a little help with some school work? Want to have some fun and play with nature, science, and more?

Come join the Urban Ecology Center, Menomonee Valley Branch on Thursdays in February from
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm for help with a little work before crafting and enjoying the outdoors! As part of this program, UEC is partnering with Tandem to provide a meal for each participant to take home at the end of each session. Tandem will also be providing volunteers for homework help and additional resources to assist with tutoring.

Due to COVID-19 prior registration is needed.
Rising Artists Council
Rising Artists Council (RAC) is looking to recruit young artists from 7th-12th grade looking to develop their creative and professional abilities. This is a free program where young artists are allowed to explore new art materials, attend creative collaboration workshops, and meet with local artists. They're holding a virtual information session on Friday, February 5th at 5:00 pm. You also can always contact Program Manager, Audrey Moore, at audrey-awe-inc.org with any questions.
Safe & Sound Week of Care
Join Safe & Sound’s Week of Care Event! A Whole week to share out who and what you most value. Visit their facebook page for more information.
Primary Elections
February 16th you’ll have the opportunity to narrow down the ballot for the April Election’s State Superintendent candidate! 


Check your voter registration, request absentee ballots and find your polling location at myvote.wi.gov.
Computer Classes
The Latino Chamber of Commerce will be holding Computer Classes for anyone who is interested in learning more about computers. The class will be completely free and in person. Call 414-888-2270 or email info@lenwisconsin.org if interested.



Small Business Accounting Classes

The Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute has Entrepreneurial Certificate and Small Business Accounting classes starting in March. For more information or to register, call 414-383-4633.

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