5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 6 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
October 6, 2023
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.
Sen. Lena Taylor and Rep. Lakeshia Myers present the Historically Black College and Universities Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Vincent High School, 7501 N. Granville Road.Informationaldisplays will be vailable whereindividuals can receive assistance and learn more about a college of interest, army recruitment or atrade program. More information here.
The Wisconsin Council of Churches is organizing an event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 7. Unloaded guns should be placed in the back seat of a vehicle. Officials will remove the firearms and get them dismantled at Alice’s Urban Garden on 2136 N. 21st St. Those who surrender will also receive a gift card. More information here.
Martin Luther King Jr. Economic Development Corp. is hosting its second annual Harvest Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. This free fall event will take place at Victory Over Violence Park, 2625 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. You can pick free pumpkins and enjoy other activities. More information here.
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Take the kids to the Mitchell Street Library, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. You can build with magnetic tiles, LEGO bricks and foam. More information here.
Join the Sherman Park neighborhood for a cleanup day at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 3052 N. 37th St. Afterward, a community celebration with activities and refreshments will  he Marcus Garvey Garden. More information here.