coming soon

I am looking forward to the the doors being open. You will, most definitely find me there. If you've been to farmer's market at all this past summer you may have tasted the talents going into The Black Trumpet.

The Black Trumpet is now taking reservations. Located inside the new and soon to open, The Clarke Hotel on 314 W. Main Street in Waukesha, The Black Trumpet promises

"classic world cuisine to the modern American palette".

The combined talents of Andy Ruggeri (Owner) and Dean Schmit (Executive Chef) mesh 'tradition' with 'creativity'. Using local, organic ingredients and offering more than 1000 different local and international wines.

• Lunch: Monday - Saturday 11am to 2pm
• Dinner: Monday - Sunday 5pm to 10pm

The opening date is December 1st. Call: 262-549-3800 to make your reservation. http://www.theclarkehotel.com/

Is Sarah Palin qualified?

Alex over at Hobo Springs is encouraging readers to take the PBS NOW poll to let their vote be seen.

This is an unscientific poll that PBS is using to confirm their primarily liberal audience's point that Sarah Palin is not qualified to sit in the seat of Vice President.

You can have your vote count as well. I did! What were the results? As of 3:50pm today, the votes were 49% yes, 49% no.

Let em know what YOU think at: http://www.pbs.org/now/polls/poll-435.html

Feed the Hungry

I am ashamed to say that not until recently, like the past 6 or 7 years, have I been aware of some of our communities services. Yeah we already know, by default, about our schools, churches, hospitals... yaada, yaada... But not necessarily other stuff.

I have been involved in social services, on several levels, for the past few years. Those experiences has forced me to learn about our Waukesha resources. While at the last Art Crawl downtown on Oct. 3rd. I asked a few people if they knew about any of them. Shelters? Clothing? Food? Most people were oblivious to our resources, just as I had been. Soooo, I would like to invite readers to learn more about our community here at Blog-Waukesha Talks. Please give them a call, check out their site, or stop by. First stop... Food!

• Organization Name: Food Pantry of Waukesha County
• Location: 215 W. North Street, Waukesha
• Phone: 262-542-5300
• Who Do they serve: "The Food Pantry serves Waukesha County residents who are unemployed, working poor, and/or underemployed; individuals with disabilities; those with health issues and related costs; the elderly; and children."
• Hours of Operation: Donation Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am-4 pm Additional evening hours provided on Thursday: 6-8 pm Saturday: 9:30-11:30 am Pickup Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 1-3 pm Thursday: 1-3 pm 6-8 pm Friday: 1-3 pm Saturday: 9:30-11:30 am
• Website: http://www.foodpantryofwaukeshacounty.org/index.htm
• Tag Line: End Hunger
• Mission: "Hunger hurts. It denies dignity, lessens human energy and impairs the potential of people to succeed."
• Did You Know?: That the Food Pantry is not a government agency, but a freestanding, nonprofit organization that distributes food - donated and purchased food as well as surplus U.S. government food.

A little about the Food Pantry of Waukesha County. According to their web-site the pantry 'serves approximately 5,752 people each month from all parts of the county.'

Special Events:

• What: Celebrating A Community That Cares:The Food Pantry of Waukesha County’s30th Anniversary Event
• Invitation Reply Card
• When & Where: Sunday, October 26th, 3:00 p.m.Country Springs Hotel & Resort

Here is a copy of their newsletter from Summer/Fall 2008

If you are involved with a non-profit in Waukesha that you would like to see featured here, please e-mail us at: waukeshablogger@gmail.com. All posted information from this post was found at: http://www.foodpantryofwaukeshacounty.org/index.htm

Enjoy it while it lasts

There never seems to be a lull in activity at our house. Today, after getting off the phone with the school nurse, my son's not feeling well, I got in my car to go check it out myself. I was stopped on the side of the road by some prehistoric size bug, which conveniently landed in my lap. Ewwww! (this is why I have to make sure my windows are closed at night... all the creepy bugs get into my car) Once composed I continued on my journey to the school.

Boy, it seems bright today. Way brighter than yesterday and the sun isn't even shining. Now where did I put my glasses? Pulling to the side of the road for the second time it hit me. How beautiful is this? Every other tree was magically pained over night. Scarlet reds, jolting yellows, bright greens, rich burgundy's. Oh my.

The weather forecast did say that today would be one of the last of the warm ones. I'm not taking that for granted. Once I got home, took care of my son, I got out my camera to snap a few photos for you to enjoy also.

This post is for all you home bounders or those of you stuck inside four walls not able to enjoy this last day of gorgeousness.

Homecoming

Ahhh... homecoming week. I remember the class color wars, senior stunt day, pep rally, working on the float, a week of organized chaos leading up to the well cheered game and finally the dance.

Now that my kids are in high school I get to re-live it all through their eyes. We have had the closets emptied looking for outfits for 50's day, pajama day, crazy hair day and color wars day. One of my sons was in the pie-eating contest earlier this week (who's bright idea was that? What a mess and in the middle of the school day. He smelled like day old bakery for 2 days) and the following day the class tug-of-war.

Carroll University http://www.cc.edu/ is also celebrating Homecoming this week. Expect a fun crowd to be lining the streets. Carroll has around 3000 students that will be out and about the celebration. The parade begins at 10 am tomorrow. The route will head west down Main st. Here are the streets on the route:

• Main-Clinton, to Wisconsin, to East, to College, to Barstow, to Cook.

Barstow will be closed from 9am-5pm.
Have Fun!