 5 things to know and do the week of May 29 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
May 30, 2023
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.
Public safety responder Monte Fronk is an Indigenous father spreading awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous people. His daughter, Nada Fronk, was among those murdered. His presentation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 at the Gerald Ignace Indian Health Center, 930 W. Historic Mitchell St, on the second floor.  More information here.
The Ambition Center MKE is providing business owners with an information session at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31. Owners will have the opportunity to learn about obtaining a suppliers diversity certification to secure contracts and other benefits in the future. This will take place at the Ambition Center MKE, 530 E. Vienna Ave. and will be streamed live. More information and a livestream link here.
Clippers and Cops of Atlanta is coming to Milwaukee to connect with the community. Clippers and Cops is a community engagement program that seeks to create a  dialogue between law enforcement and the community.
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A forum on “Bridging the gap between police and community” will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31 at Gee’s Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon, 2200 N. Martin Luther King Drive.
There will be free haircuts (ages 12-21), light refreshments and giveaways.
The Milwaukee Christian Center,  Ambrose Place MKE, Safe & Sound and City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention are collaborating on the event.
Red Bike & Green-Milwaukee, a group of cyclists, gathers for a bike ride to encourage quality sustainable development for Black and Brown people. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, riders will depart from Taste of Lindsay Heights on 1617 W. North Ave. The ride ends at 7 p.m. More information here.
Grab a blanket, a friend or family member as Martin Drive Neighborhood kicks off its free outdoor movie night for residents on Friday, June 2 from 8:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. Families will watch “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” in the Martin Drive Community Gardens and Pavilion, 1335 N. 46th St.  More information here.