5 things you need to know this week in Milwaukee: March 10 to March 17 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Elyse McFeggan
March 11, 2019
The ninth annual “Girl’s Day” at City Hall exposes young women of high school and middle school age to strong female role models in political leadership positions as well as careers in public service. (Photo courtesy of the City of Milwaukee.)
1. Fire and Police Commission research committee meeting on Tuesday, March 12
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission’s research committee will host a meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St. in Room 301-B. At the meeting, a controversial decision to install public video surveillance cameras throughout Milwaukee will be discussed. The cameras provide live and recorded video feeds to police departments. For more information on the cameras, visit the city’s website. To learn more about the meeting, visit the legislative research center’s website.
2. Miller Park season hiring event take place Wednesday, March 13
Miller Park will hold a season hiring event from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Most applicants will receive job offers the same day. Employees will receive uniforms, paid training and free meals. For more information, call (414) 902-4700.
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3. Celebrate Pi Day at The Tandem on Thursday, March 14
The Tandem is set to celebrate Pi Day with Venice Williams, executive director of Alice’s Garden Urban Farms. Williams will cook a variety of fresh pot pies, including vegan and vegetarian options. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at The Tandem, 1848 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
4. ‘Girl’s Day’ at City Hall takes place Thursday, March 14
“Girl’s Day” takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at City Hall. It will be hosted by Alderwomen Milele A. Coggs, Chantia Lewis and Nikiya Dodd. It will feature speakers, panel discussions, and multiple workshops. There will be opportunities to network and get involved in public service organizations led by women.
5. Winter Farmers Market enters final month Saturday, March 16
Milwaukee’s winter farmers market is still going! From 8 a.m. to noon, a farmers market will be held in the greenhouse annex at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. There will be an array of fresh foods and drink. You can find more information on the Milwaukee winter farmers market’s website.
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