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Letter from Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy
Dear Glendale neighbors:

What a year 2020 has been for our community and our country!
None of us expected to be hit with a pandemic, widespread social unrest, and a struggling economy because of the pandemic. I am grateful to our city staff and all of our local businesses for their creativity, ingenuity and adaptability in these times of crisis and unpredictability. We have truly demonstrated resilience and perseverance. I am especially thankful to all of you for continuing to patronize our Glendale businesses, order takeout from our local restaurants, and make do in these extraordinary times. It is my hope that 2021 brings more stability in every aspect of our lives, and a return to normalcy.

Happy Holidays! Here’s to a 2021 with less drama and more calm. 

Bryan Kennedy, Ph.D.
Mayor, City of Glendale
Shop Local this Holiday Season!
Support local businesses and our
Glendale-Area Business Association members (GABA).
Glendale's hotels welcome your holiday guests.
Your guests will feel at home in Glendale's six hotels. Management has implemented high-standards of cleanliness and sanitation protocols. Discover a spectrum of brand-name lodging venues from "budget" to "full-service". Several of Glendale's hotels are designed for long-term visits, too! Many of the hotels are offering reduced rates and specials. During COVID-19, meeting at a hotel could be the ideal (and safest) option for your visits.
CHEER ON THE PACKERS!
DECEMBER 19TH (7:15pm)
FREE!
Watch the Green Bay Packers take on the Carolina Panthers at 7:15PM. Enjoy the open-air environment in THE YARD at Bayshore and watch the game on the big screen. Order your beer and food from a BAYSHORE restaurant or food truck. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Plenty of room to social-distance.
#GABAmember
Save a Life and Donate Blood!
BAYSHORE hosts Blood Drive
Friday, December 18 - 2:00PM-7:00PM
The Kiwanis invite your kids to
visit Santa Claus virtually!
Thanks to the Kiwanis Club, children can now virtually visit Santa Claus. They can have a one-on-one talk with the jolly Kris Kringle himself in the convenience of their own home. Sign up for the last chance, on Saturday, December 19th.
#GABAmember
Balance Fitness is offering an online "PREVENT Type 2" Diabetes Program for the new year.
Is your New Year's resolution to get healthier? Join Balance Fitness for a year-long program to help prevent type 2 diabetes. This online program begins January 4. Join others in a cohort style support program that focuses on lifestyle education and weightloss. Prevent T2 can reduce developing type 2 diabetes by 58%.

Contact gstangel@livebalancefit.com or call 414-405-2855 if interested.
#GABAmember
COMMUNITY NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENT!

Due to COVID-19, Glendale City Hall will be closed to the public November 30, 2020 - January 31, 2021.

Staff will be available by appointment or telephone to assist with questions or concerns. Payments can be made in one of the following ways:

• Via the drop box in the parking lot of the Police Department
• By mail to 5909 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209
• On-line payment options are available on the City website at www.glendale-wi.org

Appointments can be made by calling 414-228-1702 Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) City Hall is closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1 and 18.
No staff will be available on those days. The Common Council will review the accessibility of City facilities to the public at their January 25, 2021 Council meeting.
#RescuetheRestaurants

Let's keep Glendale restaurants thriving. Here are ways you can support our local dining, confectionery, and coffee house establishments.
Check out our new "Eat Local" Bingo.
DO YOU HAVE A BINGO?

Many of Glendale's restaurants have adapted to accommodate the coronavirus guidelines. We recommend calling ahead for hours and service options. Click on the graphic below, for a link to an updated restaurant directory.
Help Fix the Oak Leaf Trail ZIP LINE in Glendale
A group is raising funds to fix the ZIP LINE sinkhole on the Oak Leaf Trail. The ZIP LINE is a six-mile trail that provides a direct connection between downtown Milwaukee and Ozaukee County in Glendale. This sinkhole is close to the Richard E. Maslowski Community Park Trailhead. A grant was issued for part of the expense. However, FRIENDS OF THE TRAILS have started a GO FUND ME ACCOUNT to raise the 20% balance.
A Cure for Cabin Fever!
Sign Up for the 2021 Nicolet Recreation Department Winter/Spring Programs
Discover a variety of classes and programs for youth, adults, and seniors. Virtual and in-person programs are offered. This is a great cure for Cabin Fever during COVID.
#GABAmember
GREAT GIFT IDEA!
Mini Christmas Market at the Bavarian Bierhaus
Are you looking for unique holiday gifts? Visit the Bavarian Bierhaus' Mini Christmas Market. You'll find European chocolate, coffee, sweets, advent calendars, holiday decorations, mulled wine, and other goodies! Located inside the restaurant and open restaurant hours.
While supplies last.
#GABAmember
Glendale Little League
Registration
Be sure to sign-up for the champion Glendale Little League 2021 program. Registration begins December 6th. This winning league enrolls kids ages 5 to 14. The GLL is truly a proud North Shore tradition.
#GABAmember
The Bavarian Bierhaus offering Heat & Eat Christmas Meals
Don't feel like cooking for the holiday? Purchase a delicious Christmas Heat & Eat Meal. For only $24.95/person, this meal includes ham and glaze, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, red cabbage, and apple strudel. The deadline to order is December 23rd at 9 p.m. Pickup between 1-4 p.m. on Christmas Eve (December 24th) Place orders online or call
(414) 236-7000
#GABAmember
Grow a Garden of Spinners!
Support St. Francis Children's Center.
Help our beloved St. Francis Children's Center Grow a Garden of Spinners! This fundraising campaign is designed to show children with special needs, and their family members, that they are not alone during Covid-19. The goal is to raise $42,200—equaling one spinner for each of the 844 kids with special needs they served in 2019!
#GABAmember
Happy Five Year Anniversary
to The Brick Pub & Grill!
The NEW Glendale-Area Business Association (GABA) News & Updates
Save the Date!
Networking Trivia Challenge Online Event for GABA Members
The Glendale-Area Business Association and The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce will be co-hosting a Trivia Night on December 30th from 4:00PM-5:30PM. This online event is FREE and exclusive to GABA/Brookfield Chamber members and their families. Kids are more than welcome to participate too! A great opportunity to network and have some fun! Details and sign-up will be distributed soon.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the GABA Businesses and a warm welcome to its newest member-
KIWANIS Club of North Shore Milwaukee
Need COVID-19 Testing?
There are two convenient local (and free) testing locations:
  1. UWM offers Rapid-Testing Monday-Friday. Get your results fast! (Appointment is required) https://uwm.edu/coronavirus/rapid-results-testing/
  2. Health Connections offers testing in the parking lot North of Solly's Grille (limited hours). See below.
Governor Evers Advises Wisconsinites to Stay Home
On November 10th, Governor Evers signed Executive Order #94 advising Wisconsinites to stay home, use precautions when leaving their residence, and encouraging businesses to take additional measures to protect their workers, customers, and community.
In Need of Food Assistance?
These are challenging times. If you are in need of food for your family, there are various services to help. WELCOME TO GLENDALE has created a list of FREE resource services available in Milwaukee County.
Mental Health, Counseling, and Domestic Abuse Resources
Are you concerned for a loved one or do you need help? This year has proven difficult with the coronavirus and now the holiday season and seasonal depression can take a toll on mental health. WELCOME TO GLENDALE has created a list of Mental Health Resources.
Are You Struggling Financially?
You CANNOT be evicted if COVID19 has left you without money to make rent. (Deadline is December 31st.)
COVID-19 WISCONSIN COUNTY
Orders & Updates
...Click below for local guidelines.
WELCOME TO GLENDALE
Glendale's Convention, Visitors, and Business Association
The City of Glendale is Milwaukee’s premier North Shore destination to shop, dine, stay, play, and reside. More than 500 businesses are based in Glendale. We're less than a mile from Lake Michigan and minutes from Milwaukee’s top attractions.
Our family-friendly community is where to meet! 
Planning an event? Need resources? Visit WelcometoGlendale.com
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