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.

Youngsters enjoy a game of kickball in 2014. If you’re also interested in kickball, check out the 414 Trust Kickball tournament on Thursday at Baran Park, 2600 S. Chase Ave. (NNS file photo by Andrea Waxman)

1. Alverno Tour: Monday, Aug. 14

Alverno College hosts free tours on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for those interested in the school, which is located at 3400 S. 43rd St. Registration is required. More information here.

2. Tech-Splanation: Wednesday, Aug. 16

Having a hard time utilizing your technology? Milwaukee Public Library’s Zablocki Branch is offering a free session on Wednesday, Aug. 16 to help adults with any questions they have about their phones and tablets. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. More information here.

3. Mil”WALK”ee Club: Wednesday, Aug. 16

If you are 18 and older, you have the chance to walk up to four miles with the Mil”WALK”ee Club on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This free event requires registration and will begin at Pete’s Pops, 3809 W. Vliet Ave. More information here.

4. Wake-Up Wednesdays: Wednesday, Aug. 16

Get up early on Wednesday, Aug. 16 to experience yoga at the Milwaukee County Historical Society from 7 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. Elissa Albert will lead the all-level yoga classes at 910 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. There is a suggested donation of $5. Don’t forget to register, and bring your yoga mat. More information here.

5. Kickball Tournament: Thursday, Aug. 17

414 Trust Kickball is a free annual tournament for youths ages 9 to 14, joined by law enforcement, to build a sense of community and engagement. This year’s tournament is Thursday, Aug. 17 at Baran Park, 2600 S. Chase Ave., beginning at 4 p.m. Registration is required. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 14

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
August 14, 2023

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 14</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />August 14, 2023</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f5f4f4"><em>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</em> <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"></a><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-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/14665092644_e967c9e7eb_k-1024x575.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-90120" /><figcaption>Youngsters enjoy a game of kickball in 2014. If you’re also interested in kickball, check out the 414 Trust Kickball tournament on Thursday at Baran Park, 2600 S. Chase Ave. (NNS file photo by Andrea Waxman)</figcaption></figure>
<h2>1. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-alverno-registration-681872036617?aff=erelpanelorg"><strong>Alverno Tour:</strong></a><strong> Monday, Aug. 14</strong></h2>
<p>Alverno College hosts free tours on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for those interested in the school, which is located at 3400 S. 43rd St. <a href="https://www.alverno.edu/Visit">Registration is required.</a> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-alverno-registration-681872036617?aff=erelpanelorg">More information here.</a></p>
<h2>2. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=130068"><strong>Tech-Splanation:</strong></a><strong> Wednesday, Aug. 16 </strong><strong></strong></h2>
<p>Having a hard time utilizing your technology? Milwaukee Public Library’s Zablocki Branch is offering a free session on Wednesday, Aug. 16 to help adults with any questions they have about their phones and tablets. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=130068">More information here.</a></p>
<h2>3. <strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/wimilwaukeewt.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=40098012"><strong>Mil”WALK”ee Club</strong></a><strong>: Wednesday, Aug. 16</strong></h2>
<p>If you are 18 and older, you have the chance to walk up to four miles with the Mil”WALK”ee Club on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This free event <a href="https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/wimilwaukeewt.wsc/login.html?_csrf_token=dk6S1G6R0Q012F442Q382D3N5P3K5M4Y0C734R6Q5C1K714J654Y71515V4F5A6W5U4O5I580D5Q4N515X6Y5M56575I075L4V5C6F1G5U4Q59676R5M5S4H6C0F054D5E">requires registration</a> and will begin at Pete’s Pops, 3809 W. Vliet Ave. <a href="https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/wimilwaukeewt.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=40098012">More information here. </a>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>4. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/donation-based-yoga-wake-up-wednesday-tickets-667650329107?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete"><strong>Wake-Up Wednesdays:</strong></a><strong> Wednesday, Aug. 16</strong></h2>
<p>Get up early on Wednesday, Aug. 16 to experience yoga at the Milwaukee County Historical Society from 7 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. Elissa Albert will lead the all-level yoga classes at 910 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. There is a suggested donation of $5. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv84Hn-Jra5CgBde_8scf-fCN5WzQ_KsJjuqsZIJgJKhxEaQ/viewform">Don’t forget to register,</a> and bring your yoga mat. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/donation-based-yoga-wake-up-wednesday-tickets-667650329107?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete">More information here.</a></p>
<h2>5. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfy4vSOgK38yoKGlSXjfoO4BUm3fy5z12u31o7VcUisIu-o_A/viewform?fbzx=-6023748965901141141"><strong>Kickball Tournament: </strong></a><strong>Thursday, Aug. 17</strong></h2>
<p>414 Trust Kickball is a free annual tournament for youths ages 9 to 14, joined by law enforcement, to build a sense of community and engagement. This year’s tournament is Thursday, Aug. 17 at Baran Park, 2600 S. Chase Ave., beginning at 4 p.m. &nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfy4vSOgK38yoKGlSXjfoO4BUm3fy5z12u31o7VcUisIu-o_A/formResponse">Registration is required.</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfy4vSOgK38yoKGlSXjfoO4BUm3fy5z12u31o7VcUisIu-o_A/viewform?fbzx=-6023748965901141141">More information here.</a></p>
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5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 14

1. Alverno Tour: Monday, Aug. 14

2. Tech-Splanation: Wednesday, Aug. 16

3. Mil”WALK”ee Club: Wednesday, Aug. 16

4. Wake-Up Wednesdays: Wednesday, Aug. 16

5. Kickball Tournament: Thursday, Aug. 17

BONUS EVENTS

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1. Alverno Tour: Monday, Aug. 14

2. Tech-Splanation: Wednesday, Aug. 16

3. Mil”WALK”ee Club: Wednesday, Aug. 16

4. Wake-Up Wednesdays: Wednesday, Aug. 16

5. Kickball Tournament: Thursday, Aug. 17

BONUS EVENTS

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter