It’s Friday 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. The Mission is Possible Tour: Saturday, June 10

Prepare for financial wellness at the Mission is Possible Tour, where attendees will learn about investments, credit and more. The event will take place beginning at noon on Saturday, June 10 at Ruby J’s Restaurant, 4734 W. Lisbon Ave. Reservations are required. More information and RSVP link here.

2. Community Pop-Up: Saturday, June 10

A community pop-up event with a grocery giveaway and cookout will take place at the Saints Cathedral-Rehoboth Campus, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  on Saturday, June 10 at 2830 W. Elder Wallace Drive. Other activities include the Milwaukee Police Department serving snow cones to kids along with haircuts, resources and more. More information here.

3. Healing Workshop for Children and Families: Saturday, June 10

LaPorche Barham is a mother who lost her son, Maurice Grimes Jr., in August 2019 to gun violence. Barham and her daughter Quenaysha Tucker organized Butterfly’s Sacred Journey, a program that helps others on a healing journey when dealing with grief, trauma and more. Their healing workshop will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the Milwaukee Public Library Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St. Participants will be creating a memory box, so individuals should bring an image of their lost angel and other art supplies they would like to use. Registration is free. More information here.

4. INVIVO Yoga Class: Saturday, June 10

Step into a peaceful environment by attending a beginners-friendly yoga class at INVIVO Wellness on 2060 N. Humboldt Ave. Suite 300 . The free session will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. Fitness equipment is provided, but feel free to bring your own. Sixteen people is the limit, so register while there’s time. More information here.

5. Community Baby Shower: Sunday, June 11

The Maternal Outcomes Matter Showers (M.O.M.S.) tour travels across the United States, holding community baby showers, supporting Black and American Indian/Alaska Native mothers who experience the highest mortality rates. Milwaukee is one of the designated cities, with a community baby shower scheduled from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ, 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way. Volunteers for the event are also needed, so feel free to sign up. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of June 9

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
June 9, 2023

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of June 9</h1> <p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />June 9, 2023</p> <p class="has-background" style="background-color:#fafafa"><em>It’s Friday 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"><em>clicking here</em></a><em> at least two weeks in advance.</em> </p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/52960306892_de891a1871_b.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-88743" /><figcaption>The Butterfly’s Sacred Journey workshop will be held Saturday in the conference room of Milwaukee Public Library’s Villard Square Branch. (Photo provided by The Butterfly’s Sacred Journey)<br /> </figcaption></figure> <h2>1. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mission-is-possible-tour-tickets-641845265467?aff=ebdssbdestsearch"><strong>The Mission is Possible Tour:</strong></a><strong> Saturday, June 10</strong></h2> <p>Prepare for financial wellness at the Mission is Possible Tour, where attendees will learn about investments, credit and more. The event will take place beginning at noon on Saturday, June 10 at Ruby J’s Restaurant, 4734 W. Lisbon Ave. Reservations are required. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mission-is-possible-tour-tickets-641845265467?aff=ebdssbdestsearch">More information and RSVP link here.</a></p> <h2>2. <a href="https://facebook.com/events/s/community-pop-up/262422649528353/"><strong>Community Pop-Up:</strong></a><strong> Saturday, June 10</strong></h2> <p>A community pop-up event with a grocery giveaway and cookout will take place at the Saints Cathedral-Rehoboth Campus, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. &nbsp;on Saturday, June 10 at 2830 W. Elder Wallace Drive. Other activities include the Milwaukee Police Department serving snow cones to kids along with haircuts, resources and more. <a href="https://facebook.com/events/s/community-pop-up/262422649528353/">More information here.</a></p> <h2>3. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healing-workshop-for-children-families-tickets-646994537077?aff=ebdssbdestsearch"><strong>Healing Workshop for Children and Families</strong></a><strong><u>:</u></strong><strong> Saturday, June 10</strong></h2> <p>LaPorche Barham is a mother who lost her son, Maurice Grimes Jr., in August 2019 to gun violence. Barham and her daughter Quenaysha Tucker organized Butterfly’s Sacred Journey, a program that helps others on a healing journey when dealing with grief, trauma and more. Their healing workshop will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the Milwaukee Public Library Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St. Participants will be creating a memory box, so individuals should bring an image of their lost angel and other art supplies they would like to use. Registration is free. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healing-workshop-for-children-families-tickets-646994537077?aff=ebdssbdestsearch">More information here.</a></p> <h2>4. <a href="https://invivowellness.com/class-schedule/"><strong>INVIVO Yoga Class</strong></a><strong>:</strong><strong> Saturday, June 10</strong></h2> <p>Step into a peaceful environment by attending a beginners-friendly yoga class at INVIVO Wellness on 2060 N. Humboldt Ave. Suite 300 . The free session will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. Fitness equipment is provided, but feel free to bring your own. Sixteen people is the limit, so register while there’s time. <a href="https://invivowellness.com/class-schedule/">More information here.</a></p> <h2>5. <a href="http://themomstour.info"><strong>Community Baby Shower:</strong></a><strong> Sunday, June 11</strong></h2> <p>The Maternal Outcomes Matter Showers (M.O.M.S.) tour travels across the United States, holding community baby showers, supporting Black and American Indian/Alaska Native mothers who experience the highest mortality rates. Milwaukee is one of the designated cities, with a community baby shower scheduled from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ, 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way. 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