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5 things to do and know the weekend of May 29: The COVID-19 edition

May 29, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

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Voces de la Frontera and Youth Empowered in the Struggle are hosting a virtual day of action this weekend. (File photo by Sue Vliet)

It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about as the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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. Hmong Census Coalition to livestream “The Stranger”: Friday, May 29

The Hmong Census Coalition is livestreaming an original Hmong film, “The Stranger,” at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 29. The film will be shown on YouTube and Facebook, followed by a Q&A session with the director, Bryan Vue, and the star, Tom Thao. The story follows Steve as he escapes from Laos and lives the “American Dream.” The Hmong Census Coalition will also use this time to update the Hmong community on census activities and why everyone needs to be counted.

2. Feeling restless inside? Get out and play Social Distancing Block Bingo

It’s inevitable to feel a little bored or cagey these days. That’s why we’ve s created Social Distancing Block Bingo (download here). Each square contains a fun activity that can be done while still maintaining social distancing. Print or download your card today.

3. Voces de la Frontera digital day of action: Saturday, May 30

Voces de la Frontera along with Youth Empowered in the Struggle is hosting a digital day of action on Saturday, May 30. The day will be split into two sessions with the first going from 10 a.m. to noon and the second from noon to 2 p.m. The event is dedicated to encouraging community members to participate in the census, register to vote and join grassroot efforts to mobilize youth and communities of color. To join in, click the Zoom link.

4. Milwaukee’s North Side has COVID-19 testing sites
There are COVID-19 testing sites on Milwaukee’s North Side, including Progressive Community Health Centers, 3522 W. Lisbon Ave., Outreach Community Health Centers, 210 W. Capitol Drive, and Milwaukee Health Services, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. For the full list, click here. Milwaukee residents experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should call their healthcare provider or dial 2-1-1 for assistance.

5. Milwaukee Public Schools virtual summer academy

Parents can now register their children for Milwaukee Public Schools virtual summer academy July session. The academy is available for students in K5 through grade 12. Classes will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting Monday, July 6 until Friday, July 31. The deadline to register is Friday, June 26. To sign out a Chromebook for the summer session, families will need to contact their home school before the end of the school year.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid 5 things

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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.

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