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.

Sherman Park has had multiple community cleanups in the past, and the next one is this weekend. (NNS file photo by Andrea Waxman)

1. Historically Black College and Universities Fair: Saturday, Oct. 7

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 available whereindividuals can receive assistance and learn more about a college of interest, army recruitment or atrade program. More information here.

2. Safe Surrender Event: Saturday, Oct. 7

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.

3. Harvest Fest: Saturday, Oct. 7

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.

4. Build It Saturday: Saturday, Oct. 7

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.

5. Sherman Park Community Cleanup: Sunday, Oct. 8

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.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 6

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
October 6, 2023

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 6</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />October 6, 2023</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f6f3f3"><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"></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/2023/10/30801430005_7f937e1402_k-1024x696.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91461" /><figcaption>Sherman Park has had multiple community cleanups in the past, and the next one is this weekend. (NNS file photo by Andrea Waxman)</figcaption></figure>
<h2><strong>1<em>.</em> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/100095034671386/posts/pfbid02ns9n52DPZ8ghY9eH8aqSdLCimeL8d1znX7aw9TqWQisnLQ558UdVbMgVXFRCprUDl/">Historically Black College and Universities Fair:</a> Saturday, Oct. 7</strong></h2>
<p>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 <s>a</s>vailable whereindividuals can receive assistance and learn more about a college of interest, army recruitment or atrade program. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/100095034671386/posts/pfbid02ns9n52DPZ8ghY9eH8aqSdLCimeL8d1znX7aw9TqWQisnLQ558UdVbMgVXFRCprUDl/">More information here. </a>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>2. <a href="https://www.wichurches.org/2023/09/safe-surrender-in-milwaukee/">Safe Surrender Event:</a> <strong>Saturday, Oct. 7</strong></h2>
<p>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.<a href="https://www.wichurches.org/2023/09/safe-surrender-in-milwaukee/"> More information here.</a></p>
<h2>3. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvestfest-2023-tickets-722213077757">Harvest Fest:</a> <strong>Saturday, Oct. 7</strong></h2>
<p>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. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvestfest-2023-tickets-722213077757">More information here.</a></p>
<h2>4. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/index.php?eid=134001">Build It Saturday:</a> <strong>Saturday, Oct. 7</strong></h2>
<p>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. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/index.php?eid=134001">More information here.</a></p>
<h2>5. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/6699570100171174/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Sherman Park Community Cleanup</a>: <strong>Sunday, Oct. 8</strong></h2>
<p>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 &nbsp;he Marcus Garvey Garden. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/6699570100171174/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">More information here.</a></p>
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 6

1. Historically Black College and Universities Fair: Saturday, Oct. 7

2. Safe Surrender Event: Saturday, Oct. 7

3. Harvest Fest: Saturday, Oct. 7

4. Build It Saturday: Saturday, Oct. 7

5. Sherman Park Community Cleanup: Sunday, Oct. 8

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1. Historically Black College and Universities Fair: Saturday, Oct. 7

2. Safe Surrender Event: Saturday, Oct. 7

3. Harvest Fest: Saturday, Oct. 7

4. Build It Saturday: Saturday, Oct. 7

5. Sherman Park Community Cleanup: Sunday, Oct. 8

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter