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SUMMARY:Milwaukee Milkmen Game
DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets and catch the excitement with us on Friday\, June 26 at 6:30 PM at Franklin Field\, as the Milwaukee Milkmen take on the Cleburne Railroaders! Vision Forward is the featured non-profit\, so come out and support a great cause and bring the whole family. \nEnjoy a night full of fun with a basket raffle\, 50/50 raffle\, ball toss\, and more—all while cheering on your favorite team. \nTickets can be purchased online here at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Visionforward2026
URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/milwaukee-milkmen-game/
LOCATION:Franklin Field\, 7035 S Ballpark Dr\, Franklin\, WI\, 53132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Community,Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Parent Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:This Resource Fair is for parents of children with vision loss. Join us on May 20\, from 11am – 1pm in the 3rd floor conference room. \nPick up free braille books from Wisconsin Braille\, connect with other parents and talk directly with representatives who can answer your questions. Discover valuable resources and learn about the services available to support your family. \nThe following organizations will be present: \n\nLife Navigators\nWisconsin Braille\nIndependence First\nMPS *Teacher of the Visually Impaired\nHEAR Wisconsin\nWDBTAP (Wisconsin Deaf Blind Technical Assistance Program)\nCenter for Deaf-Blind persons\nWTBBL (Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library\nABLE\nMilwaukee County Birth to Three program\nOffice of Hard of Hearing (Wisconsin Department of Health)\nMilwaukee County Aging and Disabilities\n\n 
URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/parent-resource-fair/
CATEGORIES:Community,Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T173000
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SUMMARY:2026 Dining in the Dark
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out\, but you can still help to support our mission!\nhttps://vision-forward.org/donate/ \nJoin us for the unique experience of a gourmet\, four-course dining experience savored under blindfold. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres\, beverages\, dinner\, and valet parking. \nThursday\, May 14\, 2026 at the Wisconsin Club\, 900 W Wisconsin Avenue\, Milwaukee \nReception  5:30 pm\, Dinner  6:30 pm \nTo see past events\, visit 2024 Dining in the Dark Event \nSee media coverage of Media Coverage of the 2024 Dining in the Dark and https://www.tmj4.com/shows/the-morning-blend/a-new-way-to-experience-a-gourmet-meal
URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/2026-dining-in-the-dark/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Club\, 900 W. Wisconsin Avenue\, Milwaukee
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T090000
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SUMMARY:2026 Braille Games
DESCRIPTION:Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement\, Vision Forward Association\, the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library and Beyond Vision\, in cooperation with the Milwaukee and suburban school districts\, are hosting this intergenerational event. Braille Games strengthens literacy skills through creative and recreational activities for braille users ages 3-18. \nBraille Games will take place on Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Beyond Vision\, located at 1540 S 108th St\, West Allis\, WI 53214. \nFor any questions\, or to volunteer for the event\, please contact Elle Henderson at ehenderson@vision-forward.org or 414-615-0161. \nAttention – please read!\nIf you would like to attend\, you will need to fill out the e-bill reader form in order to receive one for the event. This form will need to be filled out and sent to: U.S. Currency Reader Program 14th & C Streets\, S.W.\, Washington\, DC 20228. Upon verification\, a currency reader and operating instructions will be shipped via U.S. Postal Service. Please allow up to eight weeks for delivery. For more information please visit www.bep.gov\, or call toll-free 844-815-9388. Download that form here at US_Currency_Reader_Application.pdf \nRegister here before Tuesday\, April 28 at https://vision-forward.org/2026-braille-games-registration/
URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/2026-braille-games/
CATEGORIES:Community,Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled morning with Springtime activities!\nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nVision Forward Association 10150 W National Ave\, Suite 100 \nVision Forward is collaborating with the Milwaukee Zoological Society for a morning of hands on activities that inspire and educate. Children and families will enjoy art projects\, an egg hunt with beeping eggs\, and the zoo’s Sensory Safari. \nThis event is for children with vision loss\, ages 0-10 years. Bring the whole family\, siblings are welcome to participate! \nThis is a FREE event. Breakfast snacks will be provided. Please register by Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026.\nRegister here! \nThis event is sponsored in part by our partners at: \n \n 
URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/spring-festival/
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T093000
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SUMMARY:2026 Beep Baseball
DESCRIPTION:Have fun and learn how to play beep baseball with Raiders players from MSOE! \nThursday\, March 19\, 2026  \n9:30 am – 12:30 pm\nLocation: Kern Center – MSOE Campus\n1245 N Broadway\, Milwaukee\, WI 53202 \n9:30 am: Registration \n10:30 am: Practice drills and game \nNoon – 12:30 pm: Pizza lunch provided \nVision Forward is once again partnering with MSOE for a morning of Beep Baseball for youth ages 5-18 with vision loss with MSOE Raiders new coach\, Adrian Santiago. \nThis event gives students an opportunity to play baseball in an accessible way\, be physically active and have fun! Players will work hands on with the youth to teach them the fundamentals of baseball\, while using adaptive equipment like baseballs and bases that beep. \nPlease register by Friday\, March 13.\nContact Elle Henderson at 414-615-0161 or ehenderson@vision-forward.org for more information.
URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/beep-baseball/
LOCATION:MSOE\, Kern Center\, 1245 N Broadway\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53213-3222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Open House Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, March 12\, 2026\, from 4:00-7:00 pm or Friday\, March 13\, 2026\, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm for our Open House Event in our new location at 10150 W National Ave\, Suite 100\, West Allis\, WI 53227 \nStop by either day to explore our new facility\, including: \n– Tours of our children’s and adult’s services\, and training kitchen\n– Demonstrations\n– See the latest in assistive technology\n– Staff-led activities\n– Explore our newly accessible space\n– Store Promotions and adaptive products \nFor questions\, contact Elle Henderson at ehenderson@vision-forward.org or 414-615-0161. \n 
URL:https://vision-forward.org/event/open-house-event/
LOCATION:Vision Forward New Location\, 10150 W National Ave\, West Allis\, Wisconsin\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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