5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: July 1 to July 6 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
July 1, 2019
Youths ages 13-18 can learn how to develop their own video games Tuesday. (Photo provided by the Milwaukee Public Library)
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1. Game Jam Day at the Milwaukee Public Library:Milwaukee Public Library is hosting a  as a part of its Teen Summer Challenge on Tuesday, July 2. Youths ages 13-18 can learn how to develop their own video game, talk with professionals and make some friends. Game Jam Day will take place at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave. and go from noon to 7 p.m.
2. Grand opening at Owens Community Garden: Tuesday, July 2
Friends of Valley Park & Garden recently planted a garden honoring Jesse Owens. Tuesday, July 2, the group will host a  for the garden at 3901 W. St. Paul Ave. The celebration starts at 4 p.m. For questions contact John Gardner at (414) 405-2288.
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3. EXPO’s “Unlock the Vote” campaign: Tuesday, July 2
EXPO, Ex-incarcerated People Organizing, is hosting its  on Tuesday, July 2 at 2821 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., Room 108. EXPO organizer, Alan Schultz will be discussing the  campaign, which aims to restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated people. The meeting starts at 6 p.m.
4. Adopt-a-river clean up in Washington ParkJoin the Urban Ecology Center and Milwaukee Riverkeeper on Friday, July 5 to , 1859 N. 40 St. In the spirit of the Fourth of July, the Urban Ecology Center and Milwaukee Riverkeeper want to help keep America beautiful. All supplies will be provided and the clean up starts at 9 a.m.
5. Fourth of July fun in Enderis Park: Thursday, July 4
Enderis Park Neighborhood Association will host a  beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the Enderis Park playground, 2956 N. 72 St.  Activities include a children’s parade, a water balloon toss, a demonstration from the Milwaukee Fire Department and an opportunity to meet officials from the Milwaukee Police Department.