5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 9 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
October 9, 2020
Voces de La Frontera is hosting a community block party and will be painting “Voting is Power. Black and Brown Lives Matter” on the street. (NNS file photo)
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.
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1. Community Block Party: Voting is powerVoces de la Frontera is hosting a community block party. During the event, the group will be painting “Voting is Power. Black and Brown Lives Matter” on the street. The block party is being held on West Mitchell Street between South Seventh Street and South Eighth Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Everyone is invited to help paint and learn about voter engagement.
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3. Lincoln Park weed outFriends of Lincoln Park is hosting a weed out to remove invasive species from Lincoln Park. The group will be meeting at the Blatz Pavilion, 1301 W. Hampton Ave., from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 10. All ages are welcome. Tools will be provided, but participants are asked to bring their own gloves and wear comfortable shoes.
“On The Table MKE”Registration is open for “On The Table MKE,” the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s fourth annual event dedicated to meaningful conversations about Milwaukee.  The theme is “Healing Justice.” This year, the conversations will take place virtually starting Monday, Oct. 12 through Wednesday, Oct. 14. To see the topics and register for free, click here.
5. Black Wmnz Emancipation: Protect Black womenKamila Ahmed, Connie Sille and SunShine Raynebow are hosting a Black Wmnz Emancipation event to protect Black women. The event will take place at Sojourner Family Peace Center, 619 W. Walnut St., from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. The protest is in honor of Breonna Taylor and all other Black women who have died by police brutality, domestic violence and medical malpractice.
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