It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some events that can enrich your weekend. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please email info@milwaukeenns.org and put 5 things in the subject line by noon Thursday

1. Imagining a future without lead: Saturday, June 15
Walnut Way is celebrating the completion of its Growing Healthy Soil for Health Communities project. The project’s purpose was to reduce the level of lead in the soil and allow neighbors a chance to garden. The event is broken down into three sessions and includes a lunch and story by Chef Anomalous Campbell of Ex-Fabula. The celebration is at Bradley Tech High School, 700 S. 4^th St., and will start at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 15. To register, click here.

2. Block party for father figures and sons: Saturday, June 15
Father figures and sons are invited to Midtown, 1645 N. 25^th, for a block party hosted by the Salvation Army, Safe & Sound, Midtown Partners and others. Activities include a DJ, a basketball tournament, haircuts, free clothes, food and ice cream and more. Ald. Russell Stamper and Milwaukee Police Department’s Captain Jeffery Norman will be speaking. The party starts at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15.

3. Volunteer opportunity with Hope Without Borders: Saturday, June 15
Hope Without Borders is looking for volunteers to help serve the homeless on Saturday, June 15 at Repairers of the Breach, 1334 W. Vliet St. Deserts, individual bags of chips and servers are all needed. Email Julie at parve@hwb-intl.org if interested.

4. Praise 4 Peace march and rally: Saturday, June 15
Crossing Jordan Ministries is hosting its 16^th Annual Praise 4 Peace march and rally. The event will begin with a march at Garden Homes Square, N. 26^th St. at 11 a.m. The main goal is to restore families, provide resources and lower violence.

5. Father’s for progress community cookout: Sunday, June 16
Shine A Light MKE 2020, is hosting a Father’s Day cookout in Sherman Park, 3000 N. Sherman Blvd. Anyone is welcome to join, and tickets are free. Food and information will be provided. There will also be activities and prizes. The cookout starts at 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, June 16.

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5 things to do this weekend: June 14 to June 16

by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
June 14, 2019

<h1>5 things to do this weekend: June 14 to June 16</h1> <p class="byline">by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />June 14, 2019</p> <br /> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-58430 is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/48056158493_953d136194_o.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-58430" height="540" width="960" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fathers day cookout home photo: Milwaukee fathers and their families are welcome to join a picnic at Sherman Park this Sunday. (Photo provided by Shine A Light MKE 2020)</figcaption></figure> <p><em>It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some events that can enrich your weekend. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please email </em><em>info@milwaukeenns.org</em><em> and put 5 things in the subject line by noon Thursday</em></p> </p> <p><strong>1. Imagining a future without lead: Saturday, June 15</strong><br /> Walnut Way is celebrating the completion of its Growing Healthy Soil for Health Communities project. The project’s purpose was to reduce the level of lead in the soil and allow neighbors a chance to garden. The event is broken down into three sessions and includes a lunch and story by Chef Anomalous Campbell of Ex-Fabula. The celebration is at Bradley Tech High School, 700 S. 4^th St., and will start at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 15. To register, click <a href="https://www.walnutway.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&amp;q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&amp;reset=1&amp;id=837&amp;mc_cid=01cc81fcc5&amp;mc_eid=7764651159">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/335215573856417/"><strong>Block party for father figures and son</strong></a><strong>s</strong><strong>: Saturday, June 15</strong><br /> Father figures and sons are invited to Midtown, 1645 N. 25^th, for a block party hosted by the Salvation Army, Safe &amp; Sound, Midtown Partners and others. Activities include a DJ, a basketball tournament, haircuts, free clothes, food and ice cream and more. Ald. Russell Stamper and Milwaukee Police Department’s Captain Jeffery Norman will be speaking. The party starts at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15.</p> <p><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/685713371866433/"><strong>Volunteer opportunity with Hope Without Borders</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, June 15</strong><br /> Hope Without Borders is looking for volunteers to help serve the homeless on Saturday, June 15 at Repairers of the Breach, 1334 W. Vliet St. Deserts, individual bags of chips and servers are all needed. Email Julie at <a href="mailto:Julie.parve@hwb-intl.org">parve@hwb-intl.org</a> if interested.</p> <p><strong>4.&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/338470343503590/"><strong>Praise 4 Peace march and rally:</strong></a><strong> Saturday, June 15</strong><br /> Crossing Jordan Ministries is hosting its 16^th Annual Praise 4 Peace march and rally. The event will begin with a march at Garden Homes Square, N. 26^th St. at 11 a.m. The main goal is to restore families, provide resources and lower violence.</p> <p><strong>5. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/421485131988770/"><strong>Father’s for progress community cookout</strong></a><strong>: Sunday, June 16</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShineALightMKE2000/?eid=ARBxST64ujM78ogNfmcXst15g3M6rcP9r2bNYJps21x_Juuuo2oSCoydqc74339-HOjSz-JQYn19a3f7">Shine A Light MKE 2020</a>, is hosting a Father’s Day cookout in Sherman Park, 3000 N. Sherman Blvd. Anyone is welcome to join, and tickets are free. Food and information will be provided. There will also be activities and prizes. 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