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A number of adult and family activities are provided at the Center. Adult education is addressed by GED/HSED test preparation, ESL and computer classes. Center computers are open to the public and staff members are always available to help. A community food pantry is held each month. A coffee shop and lunch are offered weekly. Special events – such as a concert series, a resource fair, holiday celebrations, and family get-togethers – are held throughout the year. Meeting space is also provided for organizations such as Planned Parenthood, Joining Forces for Families, neighborhood groups and condo associations.

The BLW 50+ program serves seniors in the community with food, games, prizes, and other activities such as excursions and s computer classes.

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Adult Computer Lab


Weekdays 9:30-5:30

Our computer lab is open to community members. It has free internet access, and other useful programs for various purposes. In addition to open access the center provides computer classes and training for youth, seniors, and adults.



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GED/HSED Program

General Education Development
High School Equivalency Diploma


Tuesdays 12:00pm to 2:00pm

CONDUCTED BY MATC.
Instruction tailored for each individual based on their educational needs.

What is a GED/HSED?
The General Educational Development certificate (GED) is issued by a national testing service. The High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) is issued by the Wisconsin State Superintendent to people who meet the legal requirements. Only the HSED is legally equivalent to a High School Diploma in Wisconsin.

The Difference between the GED and HSED.
The GED Certificate is issued to a student who passes the GED Test and who completes career awareness counseling.
The HSED is issued to a student who completes the GED requirements and in addition:
  • has earned 0.5 credits in health, has passed an approved course or has passed a test in health;
  • has earned 3.0 credits in social studies, has passed an approved course in citizenship or has passed an approved test in citizenship;
  • has attained employability skills;
  • has completed instruction in career awareness




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Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry

12:00pm-1:00pm third Wednesday of the month
Volunteers must arrive by 10:30

Food from the Second Harvest warehouse is trucked to the BLW Neighborhood Center on the third Wednesday of the month for immediate distribution to residents. The program provides additional food to those in need and gives Second Harvest a valuable channel to increase distribution of perishable food items to ensure that good food will not go to waste.

Volunteers are always welcome. To volunteer, come to the center on food pantry day by 10:30 (10:15 if this is your first time volunteering at BLW).



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If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access any of these services, activities or programs, please call Tom Solyst at (608) 441-9661.

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