With COVID-19 cases once again on the rise, you may need to plan ahead to get tested. (NNS file photo by Adam Carr)

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. COVID-19 tests limited availability this weekend: Ongoing

Increased demand has led to the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s COVID-19 testing locations expanding their hours recently, but these locations will be closed Saturday, Jan. 1 and Sunday, Jan. 2. For testing locations and their hours, go here.

2. Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve: Friday, Dec. 31

Bounce Milwaukee is hosting a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Paid ticket include rock climbing, laser tag, food, family portrait and more.

3. Cosplayers Countdown 2022: Friday, Dec. 31

Battle Lounge hosts this New Year’s Eve cosplay party with karaoke, costume contest and more at 5419 W Lisbon Ave. This event starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31. Those in costume get in for free.

4. First Day of the Year Hike: Saturday, Jan. 1

Start the year off by walking in Hawthorn Glen, a nature and education center located at 1130 N. 60th St. The hike begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1. Click here to register. For more information, call 414-647-6050.

5. Yoga Fest: Saturday, Jan. 1

Milwaukee Recreation offers free yoga classes to start off your 2022 at Beulah Brinton Community Center, 2555 S. Bay St. Class size is limited ,and pre-registration is required. Bring your own yoga mat, water and towel. Face masks or face coverings are required. Register for classes, which begin at 9 a.m., here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 31

by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
December 31, 2021

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 31</h1>
<p class="byline">by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />December 31, 2021</p>
<br />
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-80544 size-full is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/49667152462_b3c7a1e53e_k.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80544" height="1365" width="2048" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">With COVID-19 cases once again on the rise, you may need to plan ahead to get tested. (NNS file photo by Adam Carr)</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.healthymke.com/testing"><strong>COVID-19 tests limited availability this weekend</strong></a><strong>: Ongoing</strong></p>
<p>Increased demand has led to the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s COVID-19 testing locations expanding their hours recently, but these locations will be closed Saturday, Jan. 1 and Sunday, Jan. 2. For testing locations and their hours, go <a href="https://www.healthymke.com/testing">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.bouncemilwaukee.com/nye-2021-22.html"><strong>Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve</strong></a><strong>: Friday, Dec. 31</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.bouncemilwaukee.com">Bounce Milwaukee</a> is hosting a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. <a href="https://www.bouncemilwaukee.com/nye-2021-22.html">Paid ticket </a>include rock climbing, laser tag, food, family portrait and more.</p>
<p><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/4223334941068299/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_interested_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D"><strong>Cosplayers Countdown 2022</strong></a><strong>: Friday, Dec. 31</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/battleloungeonlisbon/">Battle Loung</a>e hosts this New Year’s Eve cosplay party with karaoke, costume contest and more at 5419 W Lisbon Ave. This event starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31. Those in costume get in for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/4223334941068299/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_interested_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">free</a>.</p>
<p><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/440519300918619/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_interested_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D"><strong>First Day of the Year Hike</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, Jan. 1</strong></p>
<p>Start the year off by walking in <a href="https://milwaukeerecreation.net/rec/Programs/Outdoor-Education/Hawthorn-Glen.htm">Hawthorn Glen</a>, a nature and education center located at 1130 N. 60th St. The hike begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1. <a href="https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/wimilwaukeewt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&amp;module=AR&amp;primarycode=3P125091&amp;fbclid=IwAR1w3La3f-ymzB_XDno7DqZgTbYmj5i68xKqshC1VSV7uV0aOorAFh7mxMs">Click here</a> to register. For more information, call 414-647-6050.</p>
<p><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://milwaukeerecreation.net/rec/Special-Events/Yoga-Fest.htm"><strong>Yoga Fest</strong></a><strong>: Saturday, Jan. 1</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://milwaukeerecreation.net">Milwaukee Recreation</a> offers free yoga classes to start off your 2022 at Beulah Brinton Community Center, 2555 S. Bay St. Class size is limited ,and pre-registration is required. Bring your own yoga mat, water and towel. Face masks or face coverings are required. Register for classes, which begin at 9 a.m., <a href="https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/wimilwaukeewt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&amp;module=AR&amp;primarycode=3RAE3620">here</a>.</p>
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