It’s Monday 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. Boswell Book Company presents Kiese Laymon and Christine Kendall: Monday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 19
Boswell Book Company is talking with two well-known Black authors this week. The first talk is with Kiese Laymon who will be discussing his collection of essays in “How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America.” The conversation will take place virtually from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16. Click here to register.

Later this week, Boswell Book is speaking with Christine Kendall, the author of “The True Definition of Neva Beane.” The discussion will take place virtually from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. Click here to register.

2. Pinto con Tinto: Sugar skulls: Tuesday, Nov. 17
Latino Arts, 1028 S. 9th St., is hosting Pinto con Tinto from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Participants will make papier mache sugar skulls, which are associated with Day of the Dead. Spots are limited and pre-registration is required. Tickets cost $25. Guests must be 21 and older to attend.

3. Rent for Success program: Thursday, Nov. 19
The City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services is hosting a Rent for Success event. Rent for Success is a free program designed to educate and empower Milwaukee tenants. The class will take place at the Department of Neighborhood Services, 841 N. Broadway, Room 105, beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. For more information, contact Herlyn Roberson at 414-286-8122 or email hrober@milwaukee.gov. 

4. Milwaukee Health Services annual Thanksgiving dinner: Friday, Nov. 20
Milwaukee Health Services is hosting its ninth annual Thanksgiving dinner giveaway while supplies last. Early registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 18. To register, click here. Someone will call you to confirm a dinner is available and if you prefer to pick it up via drive-thru or have it delivered. The dinners will be available to pick up at the MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.

5. WeGiveMKE food distribution: Saturday, Nov. 21
The Christian Faith Fellowship is hosting a WeGiveMKE food distribution at the Destiny Plaza, 7220 N. 76th St., from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Registration is required to receive a box. To register, click here. Boxes are limited. The group is asking that people bring a printed copy of their ticket or show the ticket on their phone to confirm they registered.    

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Earlier this year, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Wisconsin Watch and Outlier Media launched News414. News414 is service journalism that works for and with Milwaukee residents to provide them with the information they need regarding housing, mental health and domestic violence, food security, health and safety and jobs and money. Join News414 today by texting MILWAUKEE to 73224.

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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service reporters are hard at work bringing readers up-to-date information regarding coronavirus. Stay informed by following us on our Facebook page and subscribing to our daily newsletter. All coronavirus related articles can be found on this landing page. If you have a question or concern about coronavirus, send them in our way. We’re here to serve you.

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5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Nov. 16 to Nov. 21

by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
November 16, 2020

<h1>5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Nov. 16 to Nov. 21</h1> <p class="byline">by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />November 16, 2020</p> <br /> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-71006 is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/31175823675_a6d07a23c8_o.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-71006" height="4186" width="7309" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Milwaukee Health Services is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner giveaway, but pre-registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 18. (NNS File Photo)</figcaption></figure> <p><em>It’s Monday 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 </em>info@milwaukeenns.org<em> and put “5 things” in the subject line by <strong>noon Thursday</strong>.</em><strong><br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>1.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/720204198845041/"><strong>Boswell Book Company presents Kiese Laymon</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2639466936314663/"><strong>Christine Kendall</strong></a><strong>: Monday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 19<br /> </strong>Boswell Book Company is talking with two well-known Black authors this week. The first talk is with Kiese Laymon who will be discussing his collection of essays in “How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America.” The conversation will take place virtually from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16. Click here to <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LTHzc7EJTb6u4oBoMC8FGg?fbclid=IwAR3UnXWqRg3Go2JsN57WpK3cefGlzrpYSF2B9PD5SQ9dqXcN8Dw_E6rOfDY">register</a>.</p> <p>Later this week, Boswell Book is speaking with Christine Kendall, the author of “The True Definition of Neva Beane.” The discussion will take place virtually from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. Click here to <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GohUAZx2QvWpM-Fu6mmKig?fbclid=IwAR0znv5xnVjlz5dLEmgaaKmoI4gO_9uxy6Ao7S3s-ZqKPxC3NFygrQgsWBw">register</a>.</p> <p><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/348724986225551/"><strong>Pinto con Tinto: Sugar skulls</strong></a><strong>: Tuesday, Nov. 17<br /> </strong>Latino Arts, 1028 S. 9th St., is hosting Pinto con Tinto from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Participants will make papier mache sugar skulls, which are associated with Day of the Dead. Spots are limited and pre-registration is required. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pinto-con-tinto-sugar-skulls-tickets-128299989723?fbclid=IwAR0LaFhOX-dizxjxant6plUz63I6ulSflnd4Flp4ZRxNUVIr2jGyRBCqP5c">Tickets</a> cost $25. Guests must be 21 and older to attend.</p> <p><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/840081403458898/"><strong>Rent for Success program</strong></a><strong>: Thursday, Nov. 19<br /> </strong>The City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services is hosting a Rent for Success event. Rent for Success is a free program designed to educate and empower Milwaukee tenants. The class will take place at the Department of Neighborhood Services, 841 N. Broadway, Room 105, beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. For more information, contact Herlyn Roberson at 414-286-8122 or email <a href="mailto:hrober@milwaukee.gov">hrober@milwaukee.gov</a>.&nbsp; <strong><br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/363966484689833/"><strong>Milwaukee Health Services annual Thanksgiving dinner</strong></a><strong>: Friday, Nov. 20<br /> </strong>Milwaukee Health Services is hosting its ninth annual Thanksgiving dinner giveaway while supplies last. <strong>Early registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 18.</strong> To register, click <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=L2LnHcPaNUi8FRq0TREWsKByL16wgZROrmQ1K1TTK29UOENVNkNEMlRRS1REUlZJUEwzMkg3REJBUC4u&amp;fbclid=IwAR2_ipqK8d4k1p_b6m3axvVglBhssDkcgm2TpRcgXMOZ4eesl1lJ3r65weM">here</a>. Someone will call you to confirm a dinner is available and if you prefer to pick it up via drive-thru or have it delivered. The dinners will be available to pick up at the MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. <strong><br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/664694000897113/"><strong>WeGiveMKE food distribution</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, Nov. 21<br /> </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/cffcmke/?eid=ARAU1pJUtr0WM1O3zEcXmjgbj_5x2lqYqE1_apoXNKYKD1y8EqbGJwlVXQokRCYyY1Cnr-HAXOP1AEDy&amp;fref=tag">The Christian Faith Fellowship</a> is hosting a WeGiveMKE food distribution at the Destiny Plaza, 7220 N. 76th St., from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Registration is required to receive a box. To register, click <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wegivemke-food-distribution-november-2020-tickets-127812776455?fbclid=IwAR1EeLdXvRkh9BdKhNY2-ELFPErW3N0a_kCNHlCSSKai18RwFqMbdazP2Ms">here</a>. Boxes are limited. The group is asking that people bring a printed copy of their ticket or show the ticket on their phone to confirm they registered.&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Bonus: </strong><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/news414/"><strong>Service journalism for Milwaukee: News414</strong></a><br /> Earlier this year, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Wisconsin Watch and Outlier Media launched <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/news414/how-news414-works/">News414</a>. News414 is service journalism that works for and with Milwaukee residents to provide them with the information they need regarding housing, mental health and domestic violence, food security, health and safety and jobs and money. Join News414 today by texting MILWAUKEE to 73224.</p> <p><strong>Bonus: </strong><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/tag/coronavirus/"><strong>The latest coronavirus coverage from NNS</strong></a><br /> Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service reporters are hard at work bringing readers up-to-date information regarding coronavirus. Stay informed by following us on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/milwaukeenns/"><strong>Facebook page</strong></a> and <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/subscribe-to-milwaukee-nns-news-updates/"><strong>subscribing to our daily newsletter</strong></a>. All coronavirus related articles can be found on this <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/milwaukee-covid-19-coverage/"><strong>landing page</strong></a>. If you have a question or concern about coronavirus, <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2020/03/16/what-questions-do-you-have-about-covid-19-in-milwaukee/"><strong>send them in our way</strong></a>. 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