May 23, 2013 by Hatch Staffing Services

Hatch Weekender-Memorial Day Weekend Edition 2013

It’s Memorial Day Weekend!! Now what are you going to do with all the extra time off? Looking for a great restaurant, the hottest movie, or what bands are playing in your favorite clubs? Check out the Hatch Weekender! We will give you the Hatch Team’s picks of the latest and greatest events happening in your town!!

Finders Keepers

Bargain Hunters Corner-Flea Markets, estate sales, city wide rummages, free events, etc.

Go to bed early Saturday Night, because “The Early Bird Gets The Worm”.

Join the 2013 “Treasure Hunt”., Sunday May 26th at Firemen’s Park-W65N796 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Gates Open at 6:00a.m. until 3:00p.m.

Free Admission, Adjacent Parking $5.00

Quality Vendors

Antiques, Collectibles, Sports, Old Toys, Produce, Seasonal, Garage finds & more. “Kids for Kids” only selling area. Tasty Food!!!

Heads Up!! Milwaukee County Zoo

June 16th, Father’s are Free on Father’s Day!!!

All Fathers are admitted “Free” to celebrate the day. (Admission only).

Adrenaline Junkies BEWARE:

Hey all you adrenaline junkies! I have the perfect Memorial Day Weekend activity for you! Check out Gran-Aire at Timmerman Field for an hour of flight instruction –

http://www.flymilwaukee.com/.

You will have an opportunity to fly a Cessna 172 in the air – yes you heard it right! You will obtain 100% of the controls in the air! No better view of the city this weekend than from the sky. So don’t delay – call Gran-Aire today at 461-3222! Don’t forget to let them know Hatch recommended their fabulous team of pilots and planes!

Walking in a Wisco Wonderland: walks/runs

Celebrate the outdoors this weekend with a little activity . . .

It would seem as though our weekend events are dictated by the weather around here. This weekend is no different. It will be a mild weekend, perfect weather to get out for a stroll or jog.

There are two run/walks this weekend that we’d like to feature. First is the 5K Run for Love on Saturday, May 25th. It takes place at Fox River Park in Waukesha. The run starts at 9:00AM and the walk starts at 9:15AM. The proceeds of this run go toward providing and distributing of water packs for families in Kenya, Africa, something that we take for granted.

My personal pick for the weekend takes place in Racine. The infamous Color Run takes place on Saturday starting in Pershing Park. You will want to show up in all white by 8:00AM to hit the streets for this fun run/walk. If you haven’t had the opportunity to do a Color Run yet, this one is a personal favorite! Every 1K of this 5K event, you get splashed in paint. You start the run wearing all white and finish in more colors than you knew existed!

Have fun and remember, the faster you run the faster you’re done!

Food Glorious Food

Duck Duck Goose…RUUUUUN don’t walk to Bayview’s Odd Duck (www.oddduckrestaurant.com.) This trendy neighborhood brings a new Milwaukee delight that not only fits the style, but the flavor expectations of a restaurant that without reservation can have a 2-3 hour wait on prime nights. And trust me, grab a cocktail…it is worth the wait! Their variety of seasonal small and large plates are designed to be shared…and there are some that once you taste them, you may not want to! Start with a craft cocktail, beer, or glass of wine from their excellent list and select cheese and meats for a “make your own” style cheese and meat tray.

Try and narrow down the choices of your dishes to share, and trust me you find yourself saying “just one more” much longer than you thought.

The atmosphere is modern, but with beautiful strong wood giving it a warm home-like feeling. The staff is wonderful. The are very knowledgeable of their menu, and very eager to help. So pick a night, make a reservation, bring your sweetie or your friends and have a deliciously “odd” night out.

There’s no Business Like Show Business

ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN is a full-on concert experience into the life and inspirations of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest legends. With a live onstage band, the show features Joplin hits such as “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Ball and Chain” and “Summertime”.

For tickets and information, call 414-224-9490, or visit http://www.MilwaukeeRep.com

Music Madness

If you looking for something to do tomorrow night, love music and it’s for a good cause, then this is it!! ROCK THE HUNGER at the Best Place Historic Pabst Theater at 7:00pm!! Featuring nine of Milwaukee’s best musical groups, the concert is sure to have you dancing into the night. Come out and support the hard work of local music students in addition to the community. Admission to the concert is $7, or just $5 if you donate a non-perishable food item upon entry. All donations directly benefit the Hunger Task Force and those in need this holiday season. Admission to the concert also gives you a chance to win prizes…Also this Friday at the Intercontinental Milwaukee at 10pm, check it out for Free!! Steve Grimm is back! After graduating from the famed Berkley School of Music in Boston he began a musical journey performing countless gigs across the nation and is still performing his much loved music today.

Some great concerts coming up next weekend too so stay tuned! Have fun this weekend music lovers!

Sports Corner

Greetings, friends of the Hatch Weekender! Here is what I have for sporting/sports fun this weekend.
Brewers
Brewers are Home all weekend! They play the Pirates Fri 7:10pm game, Sat 3:10pm and Sunday is Ryan Braun bobble head day starting at 1:10pm. They welcome the Minnesota Twins to town for Memorial Day game starting at 1:10pm.A few wins are needed, Let’s go Brew Crew!
http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=mil…

Lakeshore Chinooks
Check out this promotional video of the Lakeshore Chinooks. The setting looks incredible with Lake Michigan so close to the ballpark. I can’t wait to check out a game there this summer. Season opener is May 30th, more to follow next week.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knly7Yd_fzY
Enjoy the weekend and remember those that served or gave all this Memorial Day.

Movie Minute

The summer movie season is fast approaching! This weekend brings sequels to two very popular movie series.

May 23^rd: The Hangover Part 3:

This time, there’s no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

A Los Angeles-based story that will deviate from the forgotten-debauchery formula of the first two films. It’s safe to say a reunion between Stu and Jade is on the itinerary.

May 24^th: The Fast & Furious Part 6:

Vin Diesel and the crew are back in this sixth installment of the popular movie franchise! On the wrong side of the law once again, they try to pull off a high-octane heist on the streets of Europe – with federal agent Luke Hobbs hot on their tails.

Fun For the Whole Family

School is out SOON!

Free bowling for kids all summer long!

All AMF’s Locations

Kids registered in the Summer Unplugged program can bowl two games per day, every day, all summer long!

https://freebowling.amf.com/

Shop til you Drop

We are featuring: Little Random Boutique

Little Random Boutique creates unique handmade and up cycled accessories and home goods. The owner, Erin Dummert, gives new life to old things by rescuing unwanted items and creating completely new pieces that can be enjoyed for years to come. Most items are made of salvaged materials, all are made locally (New Berlin, WI), and are one of a kind.

You can shop online at www.etsy.com/shop/LittleRandomBoutique. You can also find her items at The Salvaged Studio and Gallery located in the Washington Heights neighborhood.

Unique Milwaukee

St. Joan of Arc Chapel brings European beauty

Marquette University isn’t just home to academic excellence and a fantastic basketball scene. In fact, it is also the home of a hidden Milwaukee gem. St. Joan of Arc Chapel, a 15^th century French stone chapel (Chappelle de St. Martin), which was moved stone by stone from Chasse, France to Long Island, NY in 1927. In 1964, the chapel was dismantled and presented to Marquette. The chapel contains a stone on which St. Joan of Arc prayed before going into battle against the English 1429.

This chapel will awe anyone who takes the time to trek to Marquette’s campus to explore its simple European beauty. You can schedule a tour at Marquette University’s Campus Ministry 414-288-6873 or stop in Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm.

May 17, 2013 by Hatch Staffing Services

Hatch Gives Back!!

HATCH EMBRACES COMMUNITY

When you think of charitable donations, what comes to mind? Perhaps writing a check to a local non-profit organization, participating in a run/walk or maybe a golf outing is the extent of our community “action”. While these are important, worthwhile endeavors that should continue, they are also beneficial on a personal level for the participants. It could be in the form of taxable deductions, individual physical fitness or business gain.

At Hatch, we believe giving back is about so much more!

Have you ever wondered who walks Humane Society dogs, visits elderly people that are living without family, volunteers in giving our children food at schools or volunteers at homeless shelters? These are all examples of ways that you can make an impact on your community without giving a dime! True community action is about sacrificing what we all hold so importantly in our lives…time.

At Hatch, we want well rounded, caring employees who are balanced and fulfilled both personally and professionally. As a result, we pay our employees up to 20 hours of volunteer time a year – this time doesn’t include efforts and participation in volunteer boards or committees. This time is strictly dedicated to making a difference in our community.

This week Kristin Adelmund is our Community Action featured employee. Kristin spent a couple of hours during the day today at her kid’s school. She had an opportunity to work with another parent, see her kids, their friends and deliver hot lunch with a smile. It is little things like this that make our employees happier, more productive and balanced daily!

Get involved in your community through giving your valuable time to put a smile on an elderly person’s face by listening to them talk or volunteer to walk an otherwise abandoned pet. The personal rewards you will get back cannot be measured monetarily or physically but rather in knowing that you made something you touched a little brighter.

Hatch will continue to impact our community by encouraging involvement not because we feel obligated, it is about so much more!

May 17, 2013 by Hatch Staffing Services

Hatch Weekender: May 17th, 2013

Unsure what to do this weekend? Looking for a great restaurant, the hottest movie, or what bands are playing in your favorite clubs? Check out the Hatch Weekender! We will give you the Hatch Team’s picks of the latest and greatest events happening in your town!!

Shop til you drop!

Monograham, located at 719 Genesee St. in Delafield, is a quaint gift boutique. They also have a wide variety of greeting cards and paper. The owner of Monograham is also the Creative Director and Designer of Smock, an internationally renowned paper and invitation company, so the store specializes in personalized items. At Monograham you can find candles, jewelry (from designers such as B.U. which happens to be one of my personal favorites), baby gifts, greeting cards for every occasion under the sun, gift-wrap, and personalized invitations and stationery.

Due to a friendly staff and unique merchandise Monograham has become a must stop for me any time I’m in the downtown Delafield area.

Walking in a Wisco Wonderland: Runs / Walks

It would appear that spring has finally decided to grace us with its presence. It doesn’t last long in Wisconsin so take advantage of the blue skies and 70 degree weather with some activity outdoors. Whether you are a runner or walker, there are always activities for you to enjoy throughout the state and this weekend is no different!

• The Habitat for Humanity Home Run/Walk, a 5K is taking place on Saturday, May 18th at Frame Park in Waukesha.

• Run the Bay in Whitefish Bay includes a 5K run or walk along with a kids run also on Saturday.

What is more Wisconsin than Lambeau Field This marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 5K and kids run will give you the opportunity to see Lambeau from a whole different perspective. Starting on Lombardi Avenue you will get to be a participating athlete as opposed to watching the athletes!

Music Madness

Alright music fans…..Big weekend!! We a have a little bit of everything for all types of music lovers out there. First thing is first though! Kenny Chesney is coming to Miller Park this weekend and if you love Country Music you have to go see this!!

This is going to be a party, the park opens at 1pm so tailgating at Miller Park is game on…its going to be fun and crazy for the “No Shoes Nation” coming to town. Cowboy up and get there!

The concert will also feature special guest Eric Church, whose new album “Chief” was selected as “Album of the Year” at the 2012 Country Music Awards!!

Here are two other notables you need to get out and see too!

The Mystic Crew will be doing a mixture of rock, country and blues covers and originals. Great cover band this weekend on Saturday! Check these guys out!

Rocco’s Bar and Hall

2860 S KK, Bay View, Wisconsin

Saturday, May 18th at Starting at 8:30

Now for the final pick this weekend….the Jazz Estate on Murray Street is the best kept secret in Milwaukee. If you want to see some of the best Jazz in the city you have to visit here. Most locals don’t even know it’s here but its pitch black in the place with just lights on performers, like jazz was made to be played.

This Sunday at 6pm come to the Jazz estate to celebrate the life and music of the legendary Melvin Rhyne. They have a great lineup of musicians coming in to play his music. Sunday are made for Jazz!

Movie Minute!!

Theater Releases May 15^th -17^th:

Hatch Runs to Festa Italiana!

Hatch’s Summer of Wellness continued at the 2012 Wheels & Heels Rush on Festa. This was part of Hatch’s Wellness Challenge with/against FedEx SmartPost. Both teams qualified for the points that week with the Rush to Festa and the week before with Bastille days.

The 5K race benefits The National Spinal Cord Injury Association of S.E. Wisconsin.

With the beautiful setting of Milwaukee’s lakefront, the event is made up of a one mile run walk and a 5K race. In addition to the fun and fundraising, participants are given free admission to the fairgrounds. More info can be found at http://www.spinalcordwi.org/

Festa Italiana celebrates the food, music and culture of Milwaukee’s Italian community. As they say; “It’s Food. It’s Family. It’s Tradizione.”

And it was a special year for Festa. 2012 marked the 35^th anniversary of the event. It was the first of the ethnic festivals to be held at the Summerfest grounds and is one of the city’s most beloved. And in a city that is firework crazy, Festa boasts some of the finest fireworks you’ll see all summer.

Another highlight of the festival is the Festa Mass. One can join tens of thousands of participants on the Sunday morning of Festa at the Marcus Amphitheatre for this special mass. A non-perishable food item gets you into the mass and the festival. The food donations benefit the Hunger Task Force with the goal of collecting 10,000 pounds of food.

Stay tuned to see where Hatch shows up next!

August 2, 2012 by Hatch Staffing Services

Hatch Storms the Bastille!

Hatch’s ‘Summer of Wellness’ continued with the Storm the Bastille 5k Run at Milwaukee’s Bastille Days. Created as a way to bring attention and tourists to Milwaukee’s downtown in 1982, Bastille Days has become the largest and one of the most popular street festivals in the city.

The festival takes place in Cathedral Square park and features a forty-three foot tall replica of the Eiffel Tower. Cathedral Square Park also hosts one of Milwaukee’s summer mainstays, Jazz in the Park.

Jazz in the Park

The Hatch team joined 4,000 other runners in the 5k walk/run.

Kristin said, “We had a great time that night and it was a success. The people that participated from Hatch were, Eric, Lucas, May, Hannah (intern), Kristin, Lori, Ryann, and Michelle.”

Kristin Adelmund and Lori Malett

Kristin adds, “It was a lot more humid that we originally thought, but everyone successfully completed the run.” In addition to the internal team members, a lot of additional family and friends came out to participate with the Hatch Team.

This was the first of the Wellness Challenge runs in Hatch’s competition against FedEx SmartPost. FedEx SmartPost had a great turnout as well and the two teams got together for some group shots.

Cathedral Square Park was donated by one of Milwaukee’s founders, Solomon Juneau, in 1836.

The park was originally named Courthouse Square and contained the city’s courthouse and jail. And just as was the case with the Bastille, Milwaukee’s jail was overrun by a mob of 5,000 people determined to rescue Joshua Glover, a runaway slave who was being held there during the Civil War.

Milwaukee’s jail paled in comparison to the imposing Bastille Prison in Paris which was stormed on July 14^th, 1789, and ignited the French Revolution.

Milwaukee’s run has none of those ominous connotations. It’s a fun way to kick off the festival with lots of wine, food, music and dancing to follow.

July 3, 2012 by Hatch Staffing Services

Pedal Power!

The summer of 2012 has been a hot one so far, but that hasn’t stopped the Hatch staff from heading outside and getting a little exercise…Milwaukee style!

Hatch on the Scene headed out last Friday night to the Walker’s Point area for a little fun on the Pedal Tavern. A sort of last hurrah before the next wellness challenge.

The tavern was powered by 16 thirsty folks comprised of a mix of internal staff, clients and friends who set out through the Walkers Point area pedaling with all their might.

Among the stops was O’Lydias which Hatch gives a big thumbs up for great hospitality and food!

Another favorite spot was Georges on 1^st and Washington, a really fun tavern where the hospitality is unbelievable! Here’s Tim Sellner wearing the hat they raffled off to the Hatch group.

And his wife, Beth, won a t-shirt!

Other stops included The Wicked Hop, Screaming Tuna and Zad’s.

Eric Becher, Hatch Sales Director commented on the night, “What a great event! My wife and I had a blast with the team and would do it again in a heartbeat!”

Many laughs, good music, exercise and drinks were shared by the team. A good time was had by all and Hatch on Scene gives the Pedal Tavern Milwaukee tour a definite thumbs up!

The Milwaukee Pedal Tavern describes themselves as “A 16 person bicycle powered party on wheels.” They have three routes: the Third Ward, Walker’s Point/Fifth Ward and the Gay Bars. For more information go to www.pedaltavern.com

And in the “just for fun” category, can you guess who this is powering the Tavern in the photo above? We’ll help you out by telling you it’s not Lori!

June 22, 2012 by Hatch Staffing Services

Hatch Wins!

The Trophy!

Dressed in Black and Blue, the Hatch Boot Camp Challenge team looked great when they arrived at the MMAC for the Awards Ceremony. Their journey began seven weeks ago when they made the decision to commit to the BOOT CAMP CHALLENGE.

Hatch Team member and Co-winner, RyAnn

The Awards Ceremony was marked by many individual achievements that were highlighted, and then the winner was finally announced! Hatch won the overall competition and will be receiving a trophy for their successes. Our team jumped up over 5% from where we started.

The team was led by RyAnn and Kristin – both gaining over 100 points from March to now!!!! May won the New Runner award and all Hatch employees who participated were highlighted for some pretty amazing accomplishments.

Hatch Team Member and Co-winner, Kristin, pictured center

Individuals who contributed to our first wellness victory were:

Julie Hasler

Kristin Adelmund

Lucas Harvey

Eric Becher

Michelle Werner

May Yang

Elsa Medrano

Tara Palmer

RyAnn Vassallo

Thanks to Leigh for getting this program launched with Ian and to all of you who participated – an outstanding job to all!!!!

The Hatch Team

Next up: Hatch Staffing vs Fed Ex! The challenge begins July 2nd. Check back for more details.

May 31, 2012 by Hatch Staffing Services

The Madison Marathon 10k Twilight Run

Madison’s full Marathon, which was scheduled for Sunday, May 27^th, was cancelled due to oppressive heat, but that was no problem for the participants of the inaugural Madison Marathon 10K Twilight Run.

Lori Malett and Kristin Adelmund

Hatch’s Lori Malett and Kristin Adelmund took part in the debut run, which started and ended at the Capitol building.

Kristin said, “It was a very cool run. The most difficult part of the run were the hills. Running on Observatory Drive uphill between miles one and two, and the 0.2 miles uphill on the final approach to the Capitol was hard. Why do all runs end on a hill?!”

She adds, “Because the run was at night, we could see the Capitol building in the distance all lit up. It seemed like we would never reach it, but we made it at last. It was also nice because we weren’t faced with blistering heat. There were a total of about 1000 runners, 200 of which were running their first 10K.”

The Hatch team continues to come together for community events and runs/walks with a passion for employee wellness. If you would like to join them this summer, contact your Hatch representative today. Team Hatch will be participating in Storm the Bastille, Prowl the Peak in Delafield as well as the Half Moon Half Marathon in Sheboygan to name a few of this summers’ featured events. Keep an eye out for highlights from future Hatch events.

May 23, 2012 by Hatch Staffing Services

The Color Run

What’s more fun than running a 5k race? Running a 5k race and having people throw stuff at you! It’s the Color Run and it’s coming to a city near you soon.

Toni Fletcher (pictured 2nd from left) with friends at the Racine Color Run

Hatch’s Toni Fletcher and a group of her friends participated in the Racine run this past weekend. While running the 5k or 3.1 mile course is certainly permitted, the goal is hardly to come in with the best time; the goal is pure joy expressed with color. Toni commented, “We had a blast! Everyone was so fun and nice. I’d do it again in a heartbeat!”

Each leg of the race is realized with a different color: 1k is yellow, 2k is blue, 3k is green, 4k is pink and 5k is what the race organizers refer to as a “Color Extravaganza.”

There are three lanes depending on how much of that color you actually want to get plastered with. We suspect that those who choose the center lane just aren’t going to have as much fun.

There are no age requirements for The Color Run, but you’ll have to leave your dog at home as they are not permitted. The only requirement is that you wear a shirt that is mostly white. Oh yeah, and that you have some fun!

The Color Run selects a different organization from each participating city and a percentage of the profits go to their cause. The Racine race benefitted Real Racine – The Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau. You still have two chances to participate in a Color Run nearby; June 2^nd in Chicago and September 8^th right here in Milwaukee. Registration fills up fast so don’t delay. And look for the Hatch Team. We’ll be there!

For more info on The Color Run go to http://thecolorrun.com/

May 21, 2012 by Hatch Staffing Services

Tough Mudder

They bill themselves as “Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet.” According to their website: “Tough Mudder events are hardcore, 10-12 mile obstacle courses, designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses, half a million inspiring participants, and more than $3 million raised for the Wounded Warrior Project, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world.”

While the goal is to finish the race, there’s a lot of fun involved as well and Tough Mudder recognizes those who go out of their way to make the race as entertaining as possible. There are awards for Toughest Mullet, Toughest Mohawk, Best Costume, Least Clothing, and our personal favorite, Most Likely To Have Been In The Village People.

Hatch’s Eric Becher participated in the Minnesota Twin Cities Tough Mudder race this past weekend in Somerset, Wisconsin. We thought we’d get his thoughts on the event.

Posing with his teammates, Eric is in the back row, fourth from the left.

Was this your first Tough Mudder?

Eric- Yes this was my first, as it was for everyone on my team.

What got you involved?

Eric- It was after I ran the half marathon in Kansas City Half Marathon, Lori (Malett) and others pushed and motivated me to do something else. My buddy Jim asked me, so I signed up and began training for this new challenge.

What was the toughest obstacle?

It’s tough to say, but probably Everest as they call it…you run up a full half pipe and rely on someone to catch you as you leap for their hand to pull you up. I made it up the first try with a guy who caught my arm as I lept. Others not so lucky. I saw three people run up and face plant after leaping to be caught.

It was the most intimidating because from the ground level looking up at it…it looks like Everest. At this point in the race we were already 9 miles in and our shoes and clothes were covered in mud. It almost seemed impossible to get up it. I cut my arm up bad on that one The worst part though was running for a mile and half up monster hills, and running on all logs and sticks.

Did you help any of your fellow runners throughout the race or did any of them stop to help you?

On Everest I helped four people. Like many others, I hung over the half pipe with my arms extended and grabbed the people leaping and pulled them up. To be honest, the whole race is about helping one another the whole time. You can’t make it without the help of others no matter how tough you are. The motto of the run is not about your time, but it’s all about helping your fellow mudders. I developed a severe cramp in my calf at mile nine and I needed two people to help me for about half mile until it loosened up again.

The shock treatment, what was that like?

They had two Electric Eels as they called them during the race. I was shocked in the crawl space of one and all I can say is it feels like a jolt going through your body like no other. Then you black out for a couple seconds and then you are right back up and ready to rock. My friend, Andrea, got it the worst. At the end, she got hit by one with 10,000 volts. It hit her in the side of the face. She crumbled like a ton of bricks and didn’t get up for a couple of seconds. She hit a rock on way down and was bleeding everywhere…fun right??

Was it tougher than you thought it would be or about what you expected?

The obstacles I felt were the easy part, I know it sounds crazy but they were. The hills and the running through the worst terrain I have ever seen was just down right brutal. If anyone wants to do this and is training, all I will tell them is run up the biggest hills you can find for hours at a time non-stop. They brought people to their knees and to the hospital. More broken bones, twisted ankles and people passing out from the heat, than from the running the obstacles themselves.

So how did the team do?

We all finished and there is not one of us that could have done it alone. Everyone at some point needed another team member to pick them up or motivate them to keep them going.

For more info on Tough Mudder, check out their website: http://toughmudder.com/

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