Yatesha Brown, a local artist, will be displaying her latest artwork at Tricklebee Cafe. (Photo provided by Yatesha Brown)

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. Walk-in interview sessions at SourcePoint Staffing: Friday, Nov. 29
SourcePoint Staffing, 569 W. Lincoln Ave., is conducting walk-in interviews on Friday, Nov. 29. The positions offered include assembler, material handler, warehouse worker, CNC machine operator, press operator and many more. The positions are full time with benefits. The interview session will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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2. Black Friday at the Bronzeville Collective: Friday, Nov. 29 – Sunday, Dec. 1
The Bronzeville Collective MKE, 339 W. North Ave., is having a Black Friday sale all weekend long, starting Friday, Nov. 29. There will be daily doorbusters, light refreshments and a special surprise for the first 15 customers. Local vendors include Alice’s Garden, Indigo Body, Fly Blooms, Papyrus & Charms and more. The store opens on Friday from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m., on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3. The story of the Menominee: Saturday, Nov. 30
Richard Plass, a poet, storyteller and educator, will be telling the story of the Menominee on Saturday, Nov. 30. The event is to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. It will take place at the Washington Park Public Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., from 11 a.m. to noon.

4. First time home buying requirements session: Saturday, Nov. 30
The Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, 5460 N. 64th St., is hosting an informational session for first time homebuyers on Saturday, Nov. 30. The session will cover the minimum requirements needed to purchase a home such as having a good credit score. The session will take place from 10 a.m. to noon.

5. “That Moment” at Tricklebee Cafe: Sunday, Dec. 1
Local artist Yatesha Brown will be sharing her latest artwork at Tricklebee Cafe, 4424 W. North Ave., on Sunday, Dec. 1. The series is titled “That Moment.” Each piece captures the moments before a person’s life changes because of one decision or another. Some art will be available for purchase and refreshments will be served. The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m.

Bonus: EmpowHER debutante cotillion: Saturday, Nov. 30

The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation is hosting its 46th annual debutante cotillion on Saturday, Nov. 30. Ten young women from Milwaukee Public Schools and surrounding districts will be awarded scholarships and recognized for their scholastic achievement, community service impact projects and more. The cotillion will be held at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., and begins at 7 p.m.

Bonus: Milwaukee NNS fundraising campaign: Now through Tuesday, Dec. 31

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is a nonprofit news organization. In order to survive, we rely on donations. Consider making a donation to our NewsMatch campaign, which ends Tuesday, Dec. 31. When you donate, NewsMatch will match your donation up to $1,000. Click here to donate.

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Ana is the community engagement reporter and beat reporter for neighborhood groups and nonprofits. As the community engagement reporter, Ana is known for writing five things to know/do for the week and weekend, how to articles and spotlight articles. Ana attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated in 2017 with degrees in Spanish and journalism.