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 submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.

A conversation for Black people about pregnancy prevention planning and resources takes place Monday at .Alice’s Garden Urban Farm. (NNS file photo by Adam Carr)

1. Pregnancy prevention and abortion care discussion for Black people: Monday, July 25

A real conversation about pregnancy prevention planning and what resources are available to support your choices. This conversation for Black people runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 25 at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm, located at 2136 N. 21st St.

2. COA’s skyline music series: Tuesday, July 26 and every Tuesday through Aug. 23

COA Youth & Family Centers’ Skyline Music Series is a weekly concert every Tuesday through Aug. 23. This week’s show features the Extra Crispy Brass Band playing New Orleans-style brass. The set runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26 at Kilbourn-Kadish Park, located at 750 E. North Ave. Full summer schedule here.

3. Monthly support space for Hmong LGBTQ+ people: Thursday, July 28

Queer Roots Space is a monthly opportunity for Hmong LGBTQ+ people to connect and share stories. This month’s meeting is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at 3030 W. Highland Blvd.

4. MCTS is hiring bus drivers and mechanics: ongoing

MCTS is hiring bus drivers starting at $20.77 an hour and “A” mechanics starting at $29.71 an hour. Learn more about these opportunities here.

5. Volunteers needed to drive people to the polls: Now through Aug. 9

Souls to the Polls seeks volunteer to drive people to the polls for early voting from Tuesday, July 26 to Saturday, Aug. 6 and on Election Day Aug. 9. If you are interested, call Norma Balentine at 414-383-1821 or fill out an online form.

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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: July 25 to July 29

by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
July 25, 2022

<h1>5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: July 25 to July 29</h1>
<p class="byline">by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />July 25, 2022</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f4f3f3"><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 submit your news by</em><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em> </em></a><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>clicking here</em></a><em> at least two weeks in advance.</em>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/29355597056_890c6b8ea1_k-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-83737" /><figcaption>A conversation for Black people about pregnancy prevention planning and resources takes place Monday at .Alice’s Garden Urban Farm. (NNS file photo by Adam Carr)&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>
<h4><strong>1. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/827496134861297" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Pregnancy prevention and abortion care discussion for Black people</strong></a><strong>: Monday, July 25</strong>&nbsp;</h4>
<p>A real conversation about pregnancy prevention planning and what resources are available to support your choices. This conversation for Black people runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 25 at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm, located at 2136 N. 21st St.&nbsp;</p>
<h4><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coas-skyline-music-series-tickets-332239115137" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>COA’s skyline music series</strong></a><strong>: Tuesday, July 26 and every Tuesday through Aug. 23</strong>&nbsp;</h4>
<p>COA Youth &amp; Family Centers’ Skyline Music Series is a weekly concert every Tuesday through Aug. 23. This week’s show features the Extra Crispy Brass Band playing New Orleans-style brass. The set runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26 at Kilbourn-Kadish Park, located at 750 E. North Ave. Full summer schedule <a href="https://www.coa-yfc.org/skyline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<h4><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=421183066714393&amp;set=a.421116146721085" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Monthly support space for Hmong LGBTQ+ people</strong></a><strong>: Thursday, July 28</strong>&nbsp;</h4>
<p>Queer Roots Space is a monthly opportunity for Hmong LGBTQ+ people to connect and share stories. This month’s meeting is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at 3030 W. Highland Blvd.</p>
<h4><strong>4. </strong><a href="https://www.ridemcts.com/about-mcts/careers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>MCTS is hiring bus drivers and mechanics</strong></a><strong>: ongoing</strong>&nbsp;</h4>
<p>MCTS is hiring bus drivers starting at $20.77 an hour and “A” mechanics starting at $29.71 an hour. Learn more about these opportunities <a href="https://www.ridemcts.com/about-mcts/careers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<h4><strong>5. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/souls2thepolls/photos/a.2040211279333819/5604782612876650/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Volunteers needed to drive people to the polls</strong></a><strong>: Now through Aug. 9</strong>&nbsp;</h4>
<p>Souls to the Polls seeks volunteer to drive people to the polls for early voting from Tuesday, July 26 to Saturday, Aug. 6 and on Election Day Aug. 9. If you are interested, call Norma Balentine at 414-383-1821 or fill out an <a href="https://sttpmil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sttpmil/survey.jsp?surveyId=5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">online form</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: July 25 to July 29

1. Pregnancy prevention and abortion care discussion for Black people: Monday, July 25

2. COA’s skyline music series: Tuesday, July 26 and every Tuesday through Aug. 23

3. Monthly support space for Hmong LGBTQ+ people: Thursday, July 28

4. MCTS is hiring bus drivers and mechanics: ongoing

5. Volunteers needed to drive people to the polls: Now through Aug. 9

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1. Pregnancy prevention and abortion care discussion for Black people: Monday, July 25

2. COA’s skyline music series: Tuesday, July 26 and every Tuesday through Aug. 23

3. Monthly support space for Hmong LGBTQ+ people: Thursday, July 28

4. MCTS is hiring bus drivers and mechanics: ongoing

5. Volunteers needed to drive people to the polls: Now through Aug. 9

Related

Sam Woods