5 things to know and do the week of July 24 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
July 24, 2023
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Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that, item 2, the Milwaukee Recreation’s Before & After-School Programs’ student showcase, is not open to the general public. It has also been corrected for a different start time for the Milwaukee Diaper Mission celebration.
Come watch the annual 3 v 3 Safe Summer Basketball League led by Mike Taylor and the Taylor-Made Foundation. The league meets from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday until  Tuesday, Aug. 8 for ages 5 to 16 at McGovern Park, 5400 N. 51st St. Registration for participants are no longer being accepted, but there’s room for those who want to volunteer or have a resource table present. More information here.
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Milwaukee Recreation’s Before & After-School Programs offers a chance for students in its child care camps and Community Learning Centers to participate in outdoor activities to encourage physical activity during the summer months. Participation is not open to the general public. This event will take place Wednesday, July 26 at Wick Playfield, 4929 W. Vliet St. There will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. sessions. The theme is ‘Strong Mind, Strong Body.”
Bike + STEAM Fest is a free bike ride open to all on Friday, July 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Riders will begin at Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St. and ride through the surrounding area looking and learning about the community’s developments and establishments. Wheel & Sprocket will be there for free bike repairs and Bublr Bikes will be lending a limited number of bikes. You are encouraged to bring your own. More information here.
The Outpost Natural Foods team needs volunteers to come to the Hunger Task Force, 5000 W. Electric Ave., on Friday, July 28 to sort through donated food and items to feed the hungry. Volunteers must wear closed- toe shoes. Sorting is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. but arrive 10 to 15 minutes earlier for orientation. More information here.
Milwaukee Diaper Mission, a nonprofit organization that provides families with diapers and other resources, has made approximately 1 million distributions since 2020. To celebrate, volunteers will distribute items to families in need Friday, July 28 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Hayat Pharmacy on 807 W. Layton Ave.