TETNA Events
Community Events
TETNA puts on several events throughout the year to maintain the quality of life and sense of community in the neighborhood.
Spring Egg Hunt - April
Run Tosa Run - May
Rummage Sale - June
Block Party - August
Porch Concerts - September
Halloween Trick or Treat - October
Taste of East Tosa - November
Meetings
TETNA board meetings are open to the public. Come meet your neighbors, get involved, or just find out what we are up to! Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every month (except December).
Upcoming Events
Run Tosa Run
Run Tosa Run is a 5K run/walk and untimed half-mile kids' run through the beautiful tree-lined streets of the Tosa East Towne neighborhood, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin.
REGISTRATION: The registration period for the 2024 race is now open. The cost to sign up for this year’s 5K race is just $25 through March 1, after which the price increases to $30 through April 1 and $35 through May 1. Last-minute registration through race day will be $40, with T-shirts only as available. (Online registration closes the Tuesday before the race.)
Tosa Community Fair
Connecting neighbors to local organizations & small businesses through an afternoon of fun activities.
TETNA Annual Meeting
TETNA’s Annual Meeting set for April 17 at Roosevelt Elementary
Tosa East Towne Neighborhood Association’s Annual Meeting is a great way to get to know your neighbors, learn about your neighborhood and become more involved in our all-volunteer organization. And TETNA is trying something new at this year’s meeting, which will be held in the multipurpose room at Roosevelt Elementary School and will feature a selection of East Tosa pizzas to sample.
All Tosa East Towne residents are invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, as we recap the past year, look ahead to our upcoming events, receive updates from City of Wauwatosa officials and award TETNA’s $1,000 scholarship to one 2024 high school graduate from our neighborhood.
TETNA’s Annual Meeting also is a great time to think about getting more involved, including on our board. Any TETNA member can serve. Board members are expected to attend our monthly meetings, held on the second Monday of each month, and to volunteer at some of our events when available. If you are interested or want more information, please email us at info@tosaeasttowne.org.
Spring Egg Hunt
This year’s Spring Egg Hunt, sponsored by Ruckus and Glee, is scheduled for Saturday, March 16.
Taste of East Tosa
TETNA returns to the Birch event space on Nov. 9 for our annual Taste of East Tosa, a members-only evening of local cuisine and good cheer. Tickets are limited and selling fast, so get yours today!
The following food purveyors have committed to participate so far, and we will be adding to the list as we hear back from others:
BelAir Cantina
Lutheran Home & Harwood Place
Cranky Al's
North Avenue Grill
Ono Kine Grindz
Maggio's Wood Fired Pizza
Delicious Bites
Chinese Pagoda
On event night, doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and tasting is at 7 p.m. Last year's event helped us raise more than $500 for the TETNA scholarship fund. Tickets are $20 and limited to the first 100.
The All-Tosa Cribbage Tournament
Each November, teams representing all Tosa neighborhood associations are invited to compete in an all-city tournament playing this popular card and board game. The evening includes shared refreshments, friendly competition and a grand traveling trophy for the lucky winners. The current tournament winners are Wendy & Brian Halm from Ravenswood NA.
TETNA Trick or Treat
TETNA is excited to host another nighttime trick or treat event on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6:30-8:30pm. Check out the website for more information, including key changes to the registration process! If you would like to register online, please do so.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details on registration dates, a kickoff event, and how to nominate your block to be one of this year’s spotlight blocks!
Fall Fest
Come join us for Fall Fest on October 14th at Center Street Park! This family friendly event will feature live music, food and beverage concessions from Milwaukee County Parks, bounce houses, pumpkin painting and carving, scarecrow building, arts and crafts, and more. A special thanks to Beth Jaworski, Shorewest Realtors for sponsoring the event. If you’re able to volunteer please check out the link below. What a perfect way to kick off the fall season with friends and family!
TETNA Porch Concerts
Enjoy an afternoon of music on Sept. 17, with some of our neighbors serving has concert hosts. Musicians will be assigned to porches and front yards around the neighborhood for staggered concerts throughout the afternoon from noon to 6 p.m.
Lineup and details TBA.
Tosa Neighborhoods Pool Party
Tosa East Towne Neighborhood Association is again joining with other neighborhood associations around Wauwatosa in scheduling a pool party for our members. The party will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, at TOSA Pool at Hoyt Park.
Admission will be available and free to all dues-paying TETNA members, but you must RSVP at our Eventbrite page to reserve your spot. Our neighborhood association is limited to the first 60 who RSVP. Additional registrants will be added to a waiting list for when additional spaces open up.
If you would like to help coordinate refreshments and other neighbor outreach efforts for this event, email info@tosaeasttowne.org.
Neighborhood Rummage Sale
Annual Neighborhood Rummage Sale set for June 3
Start cleaning out your basements and garages for this year’s Neighborhood Rummage Sale, happening on June 3. TETNA members are welcome to participate and list their rummage sale for free. Thanks to Beth Jaworski for sponsoring again this year.
TETNA Annual Meeting
TETNA’s Annual Meeting set for April 19 at Roosevelt Elementary
Tosa East Towne Neighborhood Association’s Annual Meeting is a great way to get to know your neighbors, learn about your neighborhood and become more involved in our all-volunteer organization. And TETNA is trying something new at this year’s meeting, which will be held in the multipurpose room at Roosevelt Elementary School and will feature a selection of East Tosa pizzas to sample.
All Tosa East Towne residents are invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, as we recap the past year, look ahead to our upcoming events, receive updates from City of Wauwatosa officials and award TETNA’s $1,000 scholarship to one 2023 high school graduate from our neighborhood.
TETNA’s Annual Meeting also is a great time to think about getting more involved, including on our board. Any TETNA member can serve. Board members are expected to attend our monthly meetings, held on the second Monday of each month, and to volunteer at some of our events when available. If you are interested or want more information, please email us at info@tosaeasttowne.org.
Spring Egg Hunt
This year’s Spring Egg Hunt, sponsored by Ruckus and Glee, is scheduled for Saturday, April 8.
Taste of East Tosa
After a two-year hiatus, TETNA is happy to announce that Taste of East Tosa will return for a members-only evening of local cuisine and good cheer on Nov. 10.
The event will be held at Birch, the event space next to Camp Bar, and we are finalizing a great lineup of samplings from numerous East Tosa restaurants. The latest lineup will be posted on the Eventbrite page and on tosaeasttowne.org and shared to Facebook as updates come in.
Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased now at Eventbrite. All net proceeds will go to TETNA's scholarship fund.
Each order will be limited to two tickets. At least one of those two attendees must be a TETNA member. If you aren't a TETNA member or need to renew your membership, visit tosaeasttowne.org/join. Family memberships are just $10.
Nighttime Trick or Treat
Join in on the Halloween fun with TETNA’s Nighttime Trick or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 29. This annual event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is open to all TETNA members. The whole family is invited to participate, and children ages 14 and younger are welcome to trick-or-treat.
In-person registration will be held at the 69th Street Plaza (69th Street and North Avenue) at the following times and dates: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Not familiar with our event? Here’s an FAQ to give you the basics.
Trick or Treat Registration
In-person registration will be held at the 69th Street Plaza (69th Street and North Avenue) at the following times and dates: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Not familiar with our event? Here’s an FAQ to give you the basics.
Trick or Treat Registration
In-person registration will be held at the 69th Street Plaza (69th Street and North Avenue) at the following times and dates: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Not familiar with our event? Here’s an FAQ to give you the basics.
Trick or Treat Registration
In-person registration will be held at the 69th Street Plaza (69th Street and North Avenue) at the following times and dates: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Not familiar with our event? Here’s an FAQ to give you the basics.
TETNA Porch Concerts
TETNA is organizing an afternoon of music with some of our neighbors serving has concert hosts. Musicians will be assigned to porches and front yards around the neighborhood for staggered concerts throughout the afternoon.