The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) will hold a "Shelter Stars Showcase" adoption event on Saturday, Jan. 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at Central Bark Doggy Day Care - Menomonee Valley. Central Bark is located at 333 N. 25th St. in Milwaukee. The event will feature adoptable dogs from MADACC and is a great way for people to find a companion animal to add to their family.

Dogs will be available to do meet-and-greets, and foster families will be present to share information about the dogs’ personality and behavior. The adoption fee is $100 and includes age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, heartworm testing, and flea/worm treatment. There is also an additional $12 fee to license a dog over five months old who will reside in Milwaukee County. To view all of the adoptable animals, visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/WI13.html.

With the completion date set for June 2012, ground was broken for the Mitchell Street Market Lofts on Oct. 6. The complex, to be built on the corner of W. Mitchell St. and S. Muskego Ave., will feature two-bedroom apartments available to people earning up to 60 percent of the area’s median income, according to the press release.

Another key component of the 24-unit apartment building will be a year-round farmers market to be housed on the ground level of the building. The market, which will be run by Growing Power, will replace the Mitchell Street Farmer’s Market, which had been located at the current site for numerous years. Growing Power is a non-profit organization whose goal is to develop community food systems in Milwaukee... Read More

The 7th Annual South Side National Night Out in Kosciuszko Park will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Aug. 5. The park is located on 2201 S. 7th Street. The rain date is scheduled for Aug. 9.

This year's event includes:

• FREE Admission to Pelican Cove Aquatic Center all day

• Live Entertainment/Talent Show from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., featuring D. J. Monk with Lil Pito

• Welcoming ceremony from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. featuring Supervisor Romo West and Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan

• More Live Entertainment from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring Cache Milwaukee

• Block Watch & Neighborhood Safety Information

• Features Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Milwaukee Police Department, resource booths and children’s area with face painting and McGruff the Crime Dog!