Thursday, May 2, 2013
Saturday's event in the community center parking lot is the first of nine scheduled for 2013.
The Oak Creek Community Center's annual slate of rummage sales begins Saturday, May 4. Sales are held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the center, 8580 S. Howell Ave. Saturday's event is the first of nine scheduled at the center this year. Sales are also set for May 18, June 8 and 22, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 7 and 21 and Oct. 5. In the event of inclement weather, rummages are re-scheduled for the following Saturday. Vendor spaces are sold out for May but good availability remains for the other dates, Community Center Director Rich Duchniak said. For more information, contact the center at (414) 768-5840 or visit the community center's website.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
A dinner is planned at the Oak Creek Community Center to benefit victims of the Aug. 5 shootings at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
After the shocking Aug. 5 shootings at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, many business leaders called the Oak Creek Community Center wondering what they could do to help. The facility, after all, has long been known for its ability to coordinate large fundraisers, and "strengthening community" is directly in its mission statement. So after a few weeks passed and things started to settle, Community Center Director Rich Duchniak started contacting those businesses and organizations that reached out to him the week of the shootings. After numerous conversations, the idea of a community fundraiser was hatched. "A Community United," a benefit to support the Oak Creek Sikh temple and injured police officer Brian Murphy, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m…
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Rich Duchniak has been heavily involved in Oak Creek activities as executive director of the Oak Creek Community Center for the past 13 years.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
It wasn't exactly a natural next step when Rich Duchniak left the bar business in 1999 to take over as director of the Oak Creek Community Center. But nearly 13 years later, Duchniak is still at the helm of the community center, presiding over a time in which the facility has increased its number of community service offerings and grown to the point that 125,000 people pass through the doors each year. The spirit of community service is evident in its mission -- to improve lives, strengthen community and foster civic engagement -- and in practice. Events added over Duchniak's tenure include the community tree-lighting, a Thanksgiving dinner for those in need and the summer concert series. For his efforts, Duchniak has been named this year'…
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The Oak Creek Community Center played host to two Breakfast with Santa events.
The sounds of Jingle Bells and Banana Phone rang through the Oak Creek Community Center Dec. 18 as Santa Claus came to town. He was invited by Rich Duchniak, the executive director of the community center, to have breakfast with residents and hear kids' last-minute Christmas wishes of video games and classic toys. Duchniak coordinated a whole event for Mr. Claus' visit. A large tree stood tall in the center of the lobby and behind that was a small room where Santa awaited his visitors. In a connecting dining room, people congregated to listen to the live music and enjoy the food. This is the 10th year Santa made this stop in Oak Creek. Five years ago, the program expanded to two weekend visits because the event sold out so quickly. This …
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Oak Creek Community Center served up a free dinner Wednesday night.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
'Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and for the sixth year, the Oak Creek Community Center opened its doors for a free Thanksgiving meal. About 500 were expected to attend the "Evening of Blessings” event held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Local faith-based organizations and students from Oak Creek schools combined to provide close to 75 volunteers for the event, Community Center Executive Director Rich Duchniak said. Financial support from several Oak Creek area businesses covered the dinner expense. Duchniak said organizers targeted the dinner largely toward seniors and those living in government-subsidized housing, but anyone with an appetite was welcome.
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Margaret Coonan
5:09 pm on Thursday, June 14, 2012
Congratulations, Rich. Very much deserved! more ›