b'MB-906 2020-21 Relo - Single Page_MB-706.qxd2/16/20209:17 PMPage 12MILWAUKEE LIVINGWhat are the people like .For starters, were very friendly. In fact, we were named one ofAmericas friendliest cities in 2017 by Travel & Leisuremagazine.Were down-to-earth, hard-working and like to have fun. Were alsoan ethnic melting pot that celebrates our heritage every summer ina series of lakefront festivals, including German Fest, Irish Fest,Mexican Fiesta, Polish Fest and Festa Italiana. MostMilwaukeeans are American by birth, but they are proud of theircultural heritage. Major ethnic groups include German (38 percent),African (15 percent), Polish (13 percent), Hispanic (11 percent),Irish (10 percent), English (5 percent), French (4 percent), Italian(4 percent), Asian and Pacific Islander (4 percent), and AmericanIndian (1 percent). Racine has a rich ethnic heritage of its own. Itwas home to the largest Danish settlement in the world outside ofDenmark and continues to have a strong Danish community.We are also a tolerant community. Milwaukee is home to a largeand active LGBTQ community that offers support resources, filmfestivals and social events, including PrideFest Milwaukee, anVISIT Milwaukee annual three-day celebration held on Milwaukees lakefront. . and how do I meet them?One challenge when moving to a new community is developing friendshipsevenin a very friendly city such as Milwaukee. Local resources for meeting people aremilwaukeedowntown.com (click on experience, then Milwaukee events) andsocialxmke.com (click on events). Following are other suggestions:1.If you have children, get active at their schools and enroll them in recreationalprograms. Theres no doubt that children make it easier to meet people. Make NEWaukeesure you acquaint yourself with the parents of your childrens friends.2.Find people with common interests at work. Corporate wellness committeesoften have user groups that promote certain types of activitiessuch as biking,running and hiking. They offer the opportunity to get to know like-minded peopleoutside of work.3.Join a neighborhood group. Many communities, especially in Milwaukee, havea group that is actively involved with the local neighborhood. These present ideal VISIT Milwaukeeopportunities to meet neighbors and find out whats going on. The NextDooronline neighborhood hub is also useful and fun, offering trusted connections forlocal information, goods, and services (nextdoor.com).4.Get involved in professional organizations. Almost every profession has atrade organization with a local chapter. And for young adults there is FUELMilwaukee (fuelmilwaukee.org) and NEWaukee (newaukee.com), whichconnect people and events.5.Another place to meet people is at your place of worship. Volunteer to be an VISIT Milwaukeeusher, a greeter or a reader. Or, you can get involved with a committee or event.6.Volunteer. Organizations are always looking for help. Volunteermilwaukee.orgis an excellent resource for finding an opportunity that interests you.7.Get season tickets to theater, music or sports. Youll get to know people whosit around you while you enjoy Milwaukees outstanding cultural amenities.12 YOUR RELOCATION RESOURCE'