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Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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A beer garden at Old Falls Village is one event going on in May in the Menomonee Falls and Germantown area. Other events this May include a block party, a German Fest and a charity event.
A beer garden at Old Falls Village is one event going on in May in the Menomonee Falls and Germantown area. Other events this May include a block party, a German Fest and a charity event.

Summer hasn't even officially begun yet, but activities are already gearing up in the greater Menomonee Falls and Germantown area.

Some events require advance registration. Check for updates closer to the date of the event.

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Community Block Party

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 13

Where: The front parking lot of the Germantown Police Department, N112 W16877 Mequon Road

What: This event is slated to be a family-friendly event with games and kids activities, a bouncy house, a visit with Germantown Police Department's K9 Arek and several food trucks. Donations will be collected to support Family Promise of Washington County, which urgently needs the following items: baby wipes, black permanent markers, twin-size bedding, paper towels, zip-close bags (snack and sandwich size bags), disinfectant spray, toilet paper, copy paper and stamps.

Cost: Free

For more information: For a complete list of donation items for Family Promise of Washington County, visit /familypromisewc.org/how-to-help. For more updates on the event, visit the Germantown Police Department Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GermantownPoliceDepartment.

Sports Card and Memorabilia Show

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14

Where: Wisconsin on Tap, N88 W16521 Main St., Menomonee Falls

What: The Sports Card and Memorabilia Show will feature more than 40 tables with modern and vintage items. There will be food and drinks available with raffles every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be giveaways for the kids.

Cost: Free admission

For more information: Contact Scott at scott@russellrestaurants.com or text 262-391-4931. For updates, visit www.facebook.com/WisconsinOnTap.

Mai Fest

When: 5 p.m. to midnight May 20; 11 a.m. to midnight May 21 and noon to 8 p.m. May 22.

Where: Germantown Marketplace, N112 W16560 Mequon Road (corner of Mequon Road and Squire Drive)

What: After being canceled in 2020 and held only as a drive-thru event in 2021, this German festival to celebrate spring is back as an in-person event this year. The event will have German music; food, including a fish fry; live music; dancing; a sheepshead tournament and cultural dancers. This weekend is slated to be full of "Gemütlichkeit for people of all ages." Proceeds go toward the Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation, which supports local charitable organizations in the Germantown area.

Cost: There will be a $10 cover charge beginning at 6:30 p.m. May 20.

For more information and a schedule of events: Visit maifestgermantown.org.

Old Falls Revolutionary War Days

When: The event opens at 10 a.m. with mock battles scheduled for 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21. A parade is scheduled for 5 p.m. that day. On Sunday, May 22, the event opens at 10 a.m. with mock battles at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and a parade by 4 pm.

Where: Old Falls Village, N96 W15791 County Line Road

What: Old Falls Revolutionary War Days is a two-day event with mock battles,18th-century civilian fashion shows, tomahawk and bayonet competitions and a parade each day.

Cost: Free

For more information: Visit www.oldfallsvillage.com.

Kick for a cure! Soccer game benefit

When: The event begins at 2, followed by the game at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22.

Where: Pewaukee Sports Complex, N45 W23440 Lindsay Road, Pewaukee

What: This game is a fundraiser for Sussex Village Trustee Stacy Riedel, who was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in March. There will be the game, concessions and a raffle.

Cost: Free with the opportunity to donate

For more information: To volunteer and for more information, visit bit.ly/StacySoccer,

Old Falls Village Beer Garden

When: Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, with Depot Grill offering food; 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 28, with OTR with Attitude classic rock and Rise & Shine food truck

Where: Old Falls Village, N96 W15791 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls

What: This annual beer garden features live music with the sale of drinks and features food trucks. Times and entertainment varies with each beer garden. The beer garden season at Old Falls Village begins May 21 and ends Oct. 8

Cost: Free admission

For more information and a complete schedule: Visit www.oldfallsvillage.com/events/beer-garden.

Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @kozlowicz_cathy.

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