It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know.

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. Bronzeville Collective third anniversary celebration: Friday, Oct. 1 through Monday, Oct. 4

The Bronzeville Collective, 339 W. North Ave., is celebrating its third anniversary. The celebration will begin with a happy hour sale on Friday, Oct. 1, continue with collaboration marketplaces on Saturday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 3 and conclude with an online sale on Monday, Oct. 4. In case you missed it: ‘A big blank canvas’: Milwaukee’s creatives of color talk about the city’s challenges and their triumphs

2. Habitat for Humanity open house and information session: Saturday, Oct. 2

Habitat for Humanity is hosting an open house at 3459 N. 3rd St. from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. Attendees will tour a newly built home and learn how they can become first-time homeowners through Habitat for Humanity. The open house is free and tickets can be found here. Additional information on becoming a homeowner can be found here.

3. Taste of Lindsay Heights grand opening: Saturday, Oct. 2

The grand opening of a Taste of Lindsay Heights, 1617 W. North Ave., is taking place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. The carryout cafe is a part of Walnut Way’s Community Wealth Building Campaign. The goal is to increase access to healthy food and economic opportunities for residents of Lindsay Heights.

In case you missed it: Lindsay Heights gears up for Phase II of The Commons

4. Franciscan Peacemakers anniversary celebration and fundraiser: Saturday, Oct. 2

Franciscan Peacemakers is celebrating its 26th anniversary and annual fundraiser. The event will take place at its retail store, 3333 W. Lisbon Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. Attendees will be able to shop at the store, tour the soap shop and hospitality center, enjoy refreshments and more. Watch: NNS Video: Franciscan Peacemakers opens retail store, outreach center for victims of sex trafficking.

5. DreamBikes basement sale and bike swap: Sunday, Oct. 3

DreamBikes Milwaukee, 2021A N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, is hosting a basement sale and bike swap from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. The sale will take place in the parking lot next to DreamBikes. The store will be selling as-is bikes, wheels, parts and accessories.   

Bonus: Harambee community barbeque: Friday, Oct. 1

St. Marcus School, Safe & Sound, Cross Words North and more are hosting a community barbeque in Harambee. The event will take place on the northeast corner of North Hubbard Street and East North Avenue from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1. The barbeque is to raise awareness of reckless driving.

Bonus: Milwaukee Diaper Mission’s first birthday: Sunday, Oct. 3

Milwaukee Diaper Mission is celebrating its first birthday with live music, crafts, snacks, raffles and more. The celebration will take place at South Shore Park, 2900 S. Shore Drive, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. The event is free but monetary donations will be accepted. Read: NNS Spotlight: ‘Diapers, dollars and doers’: How Milwaukee Diaper Mission is answering the community’s needs.

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5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 1

by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
October 1, 2021

<h1>5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 1</h1> <p class="byline">by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />October 1, 2021</p> <br /> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-78766 is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/32887677287_26f9b68e56_k.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-78766" height="1048" width="1869" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Bronzeville Collective is celebrating its third anniversary this weekend. (File photo by Andrea Waxman)</figcaption></figure> <p><em>It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know.</em></p> <p><em>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 <strong>Thursday</strong>.</em></p> <p><strong>1.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/605492257495551?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D%5D%7D"><strong>Bronzeville Collective third anniversary celebration</strong></a><strong>: Friday, Oct. 1 through Monday, Oct. 4</strong></p> <p>The Bronzeville Collective, 339 W. North Ave., is celebrating its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BronzevilleCollectiveMKE/photos/a.2045647125467412/4590920750940024/">third anniversary</a>. The celebration will begin with a happy hour sale on Friday, Oct. 1, continue with collaboration marketplaces on Saturday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 3 and conclude with an <a href="https://www.bronzevillecollective.com/">online sale</a> on Monday, Oct. 4. <strong>In case you missed it:</strong> <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2020/08/22/a-big-blank-canvas-milwaukees-creatives-of-color-talk-about-the-citys-challenges-and-their-triumphs/">‘A big blank canvas’: Milwaukee’s creatives of color talk about the city’s challenges and their triumphs</a></p> <p><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/180203157581564/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D"><strong>Habitat for Humanity open house and information session</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, Oct. 2</strong></p> <p>Habitat for Humanity is hosting an open house at 3459 N. 3rd St. from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. Attendees will tour a newly built home and learn how they can become first-time homeowners through Habitat for Humanity. The open house is free and tickets can be found <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-habitat-homeownership-tickets-165147619977?fbclid=IwAR0F5oz7H8Rf8CwgASDp2R03xY_kLeprjFZ3vWXxTidtsvzqrNs6MTN7008">here</a>. Additional information on becoming a homeowner can be found <a href="https://milwaukeehabitat.org/housing/become-a-habitat-homeowner/?fbclid=IwAR3wuAuRbsbIIjSbABd4JEsHLtcdmJlQAzauJgXPQJAVtAOeTytILv6mU5g">here</a>. <strong><br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/582987553072239/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D"><strong>Taste of Lindsay Heights grand opening</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, Oct. 2</strong></p> <p>The grand opening of a <a href="https://www.tasteoflindsayheights.com/?fbclid=IwAR3RMO9ywtX1LKqsp_t99i-P-w5MIbONmubHb30FprcidCan2OclhsFpZSA">Taste of Lindsay Heights</a>, 1617 W. North Ave., is taking place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. The carryout cafe is a part of Walnut Way’s Community Wealth Building Campaign. The goal is to increase access to healthy food and economic opportunities for residents of Lindsay Heights.</p> <p><strong>In case you missed it:</strong> <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2020/12/08/lindsay-heights-gears-up-for-phase-ii-of-the-commons/">Lindsay Heights gears up for Phase II of The Commons</a></p> <p><strong>4. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/575331640330850/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D"><strong>Franciscan Peacemakers anniversary celebration and fundraiser</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, Oct. 2</strong></p> <p>Franciscan Peacemakers is celebrating its 26th anniversary and annual fundraiser. The event will take place at its retail store, 3333 W. Lisbon Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. Attendees will be able to shop at the store, tour the soap shop and hospitality center, enjoy refreshments and more.<strong> Watch: </strong><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2019/10/30/nns-video-franciscan-peacemakers-opens-retail-store-outreach-center-for-victims-of-sex-trafficking/"><strong>NNS Video: Franciscan Peacemakers opens retail store, outreach center for victims of sex trafficking</strong></a><strong>.<br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>5. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/529207451471213/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D"><strong>DreamBikes basement sale and bike swap</strong></a><strong>: Sunday, Oct. 3</strong></p> <p>DreamBikes Milwaukee, 2021A N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, is hosting a basement sale and bike swap from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. The sale will take place in the parking lot next to DreamBikes. The store will be selling as-is bikes, wheels, parts and accessories.&nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Bonus: Harambee community barbeque: Friday, Oct. 1</strong></p> <p>St. Marcus School, Safe &amp; Sound, Cross Words North and more are hosting a community barbeque in Harambee. The event will take place on the northeast corner of North Hubbard Street and East North Avenue from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1. The barbeque is to raise awareness of reckless driving.</p> <p><strong>Bonus: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/234780101914481/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D"><strong>Milwaukee Diaper Mission’s first birthday</strong></a><strong>: Sunday, Oct. 3</strong></p> <p>Milwaukee Diaper Mission is celebrating its first birthday with live music, crafts, snacks, raffles and more. The celebration will take place at South Shore Park, 2900 S. Shore Drive, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. The event is free but monetary donations will be accepted. <strong>Read: </strong><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2021/09/24/nns-spotlight-diapers-dollars-and-doers-how-milwaukee-diaper-mission-is-answering-the-communitys-needs/"><strong>NNS Spotlight: ‘Diapers, dollars and doers’: How Milwaukee Diaper Mission is answering the community’s needs</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p>This &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/2021/10/01/5-things-to-do-and-know-the-weekend-of-oct-1/&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; first appeared on &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org&quot;&gt;Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service&lt;/a&gt; and is republished here under a &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/&quot;&gt;Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;img src=&quot;https://i0.wp.com/milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-NNS-Favicon.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;amp;ssl=1&quot; style=&quot;width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;&quot;&gt;</p> &lt;img id=&quot;republication-tracker-tool-source&quot; src=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/?republication-pixel=true&amp;post=78762&amp;amp;ga4=G-HGM4XK3QCM&quot; style=&quot;width:1px;height:1px;&quot;&gt;&lt;script&gt; PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: &quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/2021/10/01/5-things-to-do-and-know-the-weekend-of-oct-1/&quot;, urlref: window.location.href }); } } &lt;/script&gt; &lt;script id=&quot;parsely-cfg&quot; src=&quot;//cdn.parsely.com/keys/milwaukeenns.org/p.js&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

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