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.
1. Get certified as a woman- and/or minority-owned business: Tuesday, Oct. 25
Learn how to become certified as a women and/or minority-owned business during this free presentation from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Rise and Grind Cafe, located at 2737 N. Martin Luther King Drive. This is a hybrid event. If you register for the virtual option, the Zoom link will be emailed to you before the program.
2. Get out the vote: Tuesday, Oct. 25
There are two get-out-the-vote events happening on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is hosting a voting rally and march to the polls for early voting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting 1015 N. 6th St. More information on the event here.
Show off your baseball skills while voting from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Clinton Rose Park, located at 451 W. Burleigh St. The event is hosted by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, but you do not need to be a Democrat to participate in the event. More information here.
3. Lincoln Village resource fair: Wednesday, Oct. 26
Learn about home repair loans and grants, home buying resources, maximizing energy savings and receive advice about tenant rights and landlord issues. This resource fair lasts from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Kosciuszko Community Center, located at 2201 S. 7th St.
4. HERE2PLAY: “Misery”: Wednesday, Oct. 26
Hear actors from the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s upcoming play “Misery” read live from the script at this free event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Escuela Verde Newline Cafe, located at 3618 W. Pierce St. More information here.
5. “Hot sauce poetry night”: Friday, Oct. 28
“Hot sauce poetry night” is back at Daddy’s Soul Food & Grille, with an open mic and food and beverages available for purchase. The event takes place from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 28 at 754 N. 27th St. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door.
BONUS: Mental health professionals meetup: Thursday, Oct. 27
Wisconsin mental health clinicians are invited to meet their peers at the WI Clinical Collective’s October experiential meeting. The free meeting lasts from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 at STRONG Milwaukee Center, located at 510 W. Burleigh St.
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