5 things to do and know the weekend of April 9 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
April 9, 2021
Friends of Havenwoods State Forest planting trees this Saturday and you’re invited to help out. (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.
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1. Evelyn’s Circle blood drive at the Sherman Phoenix: Friday, April 9
Eveyln’s Circle is hosting a blood drive at the Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 9. To schedule your appointment, click here. Photo ID and face masks are required to donate blood.
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2. Southside Organizing Center celebrates milestone:: Friday, April 9
When the coronavirus pandemic began, Southside Organizing Center shifted its in-person forums to an online forum with “3 o’clock with SOC.” The organization is celebrating the forum’s one-year anniversary with a Facebook Live at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 9. Participants will receive a mental health basket that includes a mask, sanitizer, essential oils and other items. To register, click here. READ: With feet on the ground, local groups are spreading the word on the COVID-19 vaccine
3. Tree planting with Friends of Havenwoods State Forest: Saturday, April 10
Friends of Havenwoods State Forest is planting trees in Havenwoods, 6141 N. Hopkins St., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 10. The group will meet in the parking lot and go over how to plant a tree. Equipment will be provided. Participants are asked to register to ensure that social distancing can be maintained.
4. Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival virtual series: Saturday, April 10
The Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition is hosting the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival. This week, the festival will be screening the documentary “Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football.” The documentary follows a predominantly Arab American high school football team as they practice for a game during the last 10 days of Ramadan. The film will be screened virtually at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 10. Click here to register.
5. Danceworks family fun day: Sunday, April 11
Danceworks, 1661 N. Water St., is having a family fun day from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 11. The theme is “Aliens in April” and tickets can be purchased here. The workshop includes a visual art component and a dance component. Participants are invited to “space out” on the dance floor and create a little alien.