Family-friendly winter activities are back this week. (File photo by Andrea Waxman)

It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. 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 testing: ongoing

Looking for COVID-19 tests? Testing locations and hours are available here.

2. Make snow art with the kids: Monday, Jan. 3

Looking for something to do with the kids? Check out activities at the Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center, 1130 N. 60^th St. Rent paint and toboggans from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, Monday, Jan. 17 and Feb. 14. Parent must attend with their child.

3. Premiere of “Toni Stone,” the first woman to play baseball n Negro Leagues: Tuesday, Jan. 4 to Jan. 30

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “Toni Stone,” the story of the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues. The play runs from Tuesday, Jan. 4 through Jan. 30. Tickets available for shows here.

4. Engaging BIPOC youth in literature: Wednesday, Jan. 5

Teachers and tutors are welcomed as Milwaukee Public Library shares ways to infuse BIPOC authors and literature into a curriculum using LibraryNow. The virtual event runs from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5. You can register here.

5. Winter hiking in the Menomonee River Valley: All month

If you’re looking to snowshoe, cross-country ski or hike in the snow, check out winter hiking trails within the Menomonee River Valley here.

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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Jan. 3 to Jan. 7

by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 3, 2022

<h1>5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Jan. 3 to Jan. 7</h1>
<p class="byline">by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />January 3, 2022</p>
<br />
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-80561 is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/16332830286_a457e2076e_k.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-80561" height="1080" width="1920" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Family-friendly winter activities are back this week. (File photo by Andrea Waxman)</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. 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>.</p>
<p><strong>1.</strong> <a href="https://www.healthymke.com/testing"><strong>COVID-19 testing</strong></a><strong>: ongoing</strong></p>
<p>Looking for COVID-19 tests? Testing locations and hours are available <a href="https://www.healthymke.com/testing">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1035062037345070/?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>Make snow art with the kids</strong></a><strong>: Monday, Jan. 3</strong></p>
<p>Looking for something to do with the kids? Check out activities at the Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center, 1130 N. 60<sup>th</sup> St. Rent paint and toboggans from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, Monday, Jan. 17 and Feb. 14. Parent must attend with their child.</p>
<p><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://www.milwaukeerep.com/shows/show/toni-stone/"><strong>Premiere of “Toni Stone,” the first woman to play baseball n Negro Leagues</strong></a><strong>: Tuesday, Jan. 4 to Jan. 30</strong></p>
<p>The Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “Toni Stone,” the story of the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues. The play runs from Tuesday, Jan. 4 through Jan. 30. Tickets available for shows <a href="https://www.milwaukeerep.com/shows/show/toni-stone/">here</a>.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=117206"><strong>Engaging BIPOC youth in literature</strong></a><strong>: Wednesday, Jan. 5</strong></p>
<p>Teachers and tutors are welcomed as Milwaukee Public Library shares ways to infuse BIPOC authors and literature into a curriculum using <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=117206">LibraryNow</a>. The virtual event runs from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5. You can register <a href="https://bit.ly/3rMdcNH">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.thevalleymke.org/frosty-fun/#walks"><strong>Winter hiking in the Menomonee River Valley</strong></a><strong>: All month</strong></p>
<p>If you’re looking to snowshoe, cross-country ski or hike in the snow, check out winter hiking trails within the Menomonee River Valley <a href="https://www.thevalleymke.org/frosty-fun/#walks">here</a>.</p>
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