b'MB-106 2022-23 Relo - Single Page_MB-706.qxd2/14/20222:28 PMPage 17MILWAUKEE LIVING MOVEMKEMeet and Get to Know PeopleOne challenge when moving to a new community is developing friendshipseven in a very friendly city such as Milwaukee. Some good local resources for meeting people are milwaukeedowntown.com (click on experience, then Milwaukee events),VISIT Milwaukeesocialxmke.com (click on events) and FUEL Milwaukee (fuelmilwaukee.org), whichCITY ofconnects young professionals with the regions vibrant social scene to help them meet peopleFESTIVALSand integrate them into the fabric of the community. Another way to meet and get toMilwaukeeans are proud of their citys history know people is by volunteering. If that interestsand share a deep love for their hometown. you, check out volunteermilwaukee.org Once known as a melting pot that drew its strength from the varied immigrant groups who planted roots here hoping to find opportunity, peace and prosperity, Milwaukee can now be seen as a nexus that connects individuals from various backgrounds to create an urban environment made stronger through vibrant diversity. St. Josaphat BasilicaMilwaukee embraces the distinct character of (2333 S. 6th St.)its various heritages by hosting a cavalcade of Polish immigrants built this beautifulethnic festivals throughout the year, bringing South Side church with 500 railroad carloads of marble, limestone, granitetogether the larger community to celebrate the columns, metal and woodwork from theunique contributions and traditions of each demolished Chicago courthouse and postLauren Justice group. Larger festivals rotate through the office.lakefront Henry W. Maier Festival Park, including Polish Fest, German Fest, Festa Italiana, Mexican Fiesta and Irish Fest, as well as the citys musical showcaseSummerfest. The city also boasts an abundance of smaller seasonal fests, community celebrations, niche events and more in individual neighborhoods, JMKEPhotography at its beautiful parks, on award-winning Annunciation Greek Orthodox Churchbeaches, along the Milwaukee River, and (9400 W. Congress Street, Wauwatosa)throughout the surrounding area. Its earned Frank Lloyd Wrights last major project, completed in 1961,is one of manythe accolade The City of Festivals for good examples of the famed architects work throughout southeasternreason.Wisconsin and the state.@discoverMKE.com / discovermilwaukee.com 17'