August Newsletter

SHNA Annual Picnic & Neighborhood Meeting

Join neighbors for our annual picnic and combined summer picnic/quarterly meeting!

πŸ“… Saturday, Sept. 19 | πŸ•” 5:00-9:00 PMπŸ“ Mitchell Boulevard Park - 5115 W. Bluemound Rd.

Cost: $10 per person, Children 10 & under free

Payment: Square, cash, or check (made out to SHNA with "Neighborhood Picnic" with payment.)

Schedule

  • 5:00 PM: Neighborhood updates from the SHNA Board

  • 5:30 PM: Dinner begins

Food Provided

  • Pulled pork & chicken

  • Hot dogs & black bean burgers

  • Beverages

Please Bring to Share

  • Last names A-G: Dessert

  • Last names H-Z: Side dish or appetizer

We look forward to seeing you at this favorite neighborhood tradition!

RSVP by Sunday, Sept. 13

email: admin@storyhillmke.com

πŸ“¬ paper: 

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2026 SHNA Picnic RSVP

Names of Attendees: ___________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________ Email:  ________________________________________

Amount Enclosed: _____________________________________________________________

Please fill out the above section for your picnic RSVP information. The form can be returned to 411 N 50th St. or emailed to admin@storyhillmke.com. Picnic costs or additional donations can be paid by cash or check (made out to Story Hill Neighborhood Association or SHNA) and returned with this form. Payments can also be made via using the following link or by scanning the QR code (https://square.link/u/a6ZeYX3N).

Important Announcement:  

We will be discontinuing paper flyers in 2027 unless you opt-in.  

Visit our new website storyhillmke.com to sign up for the SHNA e-newsletter to stay informed on important news and events in our neighborhood.

Listening Session: County Proposal paid parking during Brewers games

πŸ“… Sunday, Aug. 23 | πŸ•” 1:00-2:00 PM πŸ“ Mitchell Boulevard Park - 5115 W. Bluemound Rd.

Issue: Milwaukee County is proposing adding paid parking to Story Pkwy, Mitchell Blvs, and Doyne Park during Brewers games.

Purpose: We want your inputβ€”both for and against the proposal, and especially your reasonsβ€”so SHNA can develop a community-informed position before the September County sub-committee hearing. 

*If you are unable to attend this listening session, please share your thoughts with an email to admin@storyhillmke.com by Aug. 25.

Ice Cream Social and School Supply Drive 🍨

πŸ“… Wednesday, Aug. 26 | πŸ•” 6:00-7:30 PM πŸ“ Mitchell Boulevard Park - 5115 W. Bluemound Rd.

Let’s celebrate the start of school with ice cream sundaes and help a local school! 

We will have ice cream toppings but encourage neighbors to bring additional toppings to share. 

Suggested school supply donations include: 

  • Clorox wipes

  • headphones

  • Dry eraser markers

  • Post It Notes

  • Ziploc bags (quart, gallon)

  • Baby wipes (flushable)

  • Spray deodorant

  • Lotion

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Hairbrush and combs

  • Hair ties/barrettes

September Happy Hour 🍻 

πŸ“… Wednesday, Sept. 2 | πŸ•” 6:00-8:00 PM πŸ“ J&B’s - 5230 W. Bluemound Rd.

Story Hill Merchandise Sale πŸ‘•

πŸ“… Sept. 18- 28th 

We will be opening the SHNA Merchandise online storefront.  Check the SHNA website and Facebook page for more details.  Sign up on the SHNA website to receive an email notification and link when it’s available.

October Happy Hour 🍻 

πŸ“… Wednesday, Oct. 7 | πŸ•” 6:00-8:00 PM πŸ“ Valley Inn - 4000 W. Clybourn St.

Mulch Out 🌳

πŸ“… Saturday, Oct. 17 | πŸ•” 10:00 AM πŸ“ Mitchell Boulevard Park - 5115 W. Bluemound Rd.

Join us to beautify our park as we volunteer to mulch the trees. Please bring your own gloves, wheelbarrows, shovels, etc. We would love to see more neighbors involved in this event, as many hands make for light work!

SHNA Trick-or-Treat πŸ‘»πŸ¬πŸ« πŸŽƒ

πŸ“… Saturday, Oct. 31 | πŸ•” 6:00-8:00 PM 

Neighborhood trick-or-treat will take place ON HALLOWEEN this year! If you are participating in trick-or-treat, please be sure to turn on your porch light and/or have your decorations lit up.

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