5 things to know and do the week of June 19 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
June 20, 2023
It’s Tuesday 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.
Amani Day is a celebration that brings fun and entertainment to the Amani neighborhood. It takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 on West 24th and North Locust streets There will also be other events at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St. Families and individuals can come to the center at noon to visit a mobile food pantry for free goods and a resource fair. Click here for more information.
The Wisconsin Bike Fed is offering free bike tune-ups across Milwaukee’s North and South sides. The week of June 20, tune-ups will be at Franklin Square Playfield, 2643 N. 13th St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other locations include Mitchell Park playground, Walker Square Park, Merrill Park and more. See the complete calendar for all dates. More information here.
Celebrate Gordon Park’s new playground from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at 2828 N. Humboldt Ave. Bring the kids for fun, food and sports. More information here.
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Cawker Park will soon be renamed  Al Jarreau Park after the Milwaukee musician who earned national recognition for his talents. Artist Tia Richardson will create two murals for the park. Residents are invited to join a listening session to share ideas on the murals on Wednesday, June 21 and Friday, June 23 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Moody Park Pavilion, 2201 W. Auer Ave.  More information here.
The American Black Holocaust Museum and HYFIN radio partners up to host a free book club Wednesday, June 21 at the museum on 401 W. North Ave. at 6 p.m. Discussions revolve around racism, history, current events, and more. The book selection of the day will be “Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures.” Readers should have bought the book before the event but attending the book club is free. More information here.
MKE Rec will host a cycling celebration on Thursday, June 22. Space is limited to 25 students who are in 6th to 12th grade. Riders can meet professional cyclists, get free bike tune-ups, experience a cycling station and get free ice cream at the end. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting at the Beulah Brinton Community Center on 2555 S. Bay St. Bring your own helmet. Free bikes will be available to use. Registration is required. More information here.
Walnut Way Conservation Corp. is inviting Milwaukee’s input on the Percentage of Income Program, an initiative through We Energies that helps Milwaukee residents pay their gas and electric bill based on an individual’s income instead of solely how much gas and electricity is used. To help, you may submit an online comment expressing your personal opinion or knowledge here.