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.

Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club will host weekly open gym sessions for basketball players who are 13 and older starting Wednesday. (NNS file photo)

1. Garden Homes Chess Club: Tuesday, Nov. 14

Chess players of all skill levels are invited to the Garden Homes Chess Club from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Milwaukee Public Library Atkinson Branch,1960 W. Atkinson Ave.

2. Coffee Connection: Tuesday, Nov. 14

BizStarts is a business development program that supports entrepreneurs. BizStarts will host its November Coffee Connections from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 161 S. First St. in the Walker’s Point neighborhood. The purpose is to promote diversity and networking in the area. Coffee and refreshments will also be provided. More information here.

3. Employ Milwaukee Resource Table: Tuesday, Nov. 14

From noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, Employ Milwaukee will have a resource table at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. This is your chance to explore career opportunities, training programs and more.

4. Open Gym: Wednesday, Nov. 15

T. Herro Foundation is collaborating with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to provide free open gym sessions every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club at 3000 N. Sherman Blvd. The next session is Wednesday, Nov. 15 for basketball players who are 13 and up. More information here.

5. Community Closet Giveaway: Thursday, Nov. 16

The Hmong American Friendship Association will give away donated clothing at its next closet giveaway from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 3824 W. Vliet St. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the week of Nov. 13

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
November 13, 2023

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of Nov. 13</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />November 13, 2023</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f8f8f8"><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/2023/11/16726180023_bc970cd169_k-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91864" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mary Ryan Boys &amp; Girls Club will host weekly open gym sessions for basketball players who are 13 and older starting Wednesday. (NNS file photo)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1. </strong><a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=133203">&nbsp;</a><strong>Garden Homes Chess Club:</strong> <strong>Tuesday, Nov. 14</strong></h2>
<p>Chess players of all skill levels are invited to the Garden Homes Chess Club from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Milwaukee Public Library Atkinson Branch,1960 W. Atkinson Ave.<a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=133203"></a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://walkerspointassociation.org/event/coffee-connection/">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://walkerspointassociation.org/event/coffee-connection/">Coffee Connection:</a><strong> Tuesday, Nov. 14</strong></h2>
<p>BizStarts is a business development program that supports entrepreneurs. BizStarts will host its November Coffee Connections from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 161 S. First St. in the Walker’s Point neighborhood. The purpose is to promote diversity and networking in the area. Coffee and refreshments will also be provided.<a href="https://walkerspointassociation.org/event/coffee-connection/"> </a><a href="https://walkerspointassociation.org/event/coffee-connection/">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3. </strong> Employ Milwaukee Resource Table: <strong>Tuesday, Nov. 14</strong></h2>
<p>From noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, Employ Milwaukee will have a resource table at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. This is your chance to explore career opportunities, training programs and more.<a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=128440"> </a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4. </strong><a href="https://www.therrofoundation.org/post/t-herro-open-gyms">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.therrofoundation.org/post/t-herro-open-gyms">Open Gym</a>: <strong>Wednesday, Nov. 15</strong></h2>
<p>T. Herro Foundation is collaborating with the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to provide free open gym sessions every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mary Ryan Boys &amp; Girls Club at 3000 N. Sherman Blvd. The next session is Wednesday, Nov. 15 for basketball players who are 13 and up. <a href="https://www.therrofoundation.org/post/t-herro-open-gyms">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.therrofoundation.org/post/t-herro-open-gyms">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HmongAmericanFriend"> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=748845743954361&amp;set=a.461066099398995">Community Closet Giveaway:</a> <strong>Thursday, Nov. 16</strong></h2>
<p>The Hmong American Friendship Association will give away donated clothing at its next closet giveaway from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 3824 W. Vliet St.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HmongAmericanFriend"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=748845743954361&amp;set=a.461066099398995">More information here.</a></p>
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5 things to know and do the week of Nov. 13

1. Garden Homes Chess Club: Tuesday, Nov. 14

2. Coffee Connection: Tuesday, Nov. 14

3. Employ Milwaukee Resource Table: Tuesday, Nov. 14

4. Open Gym: Wednesday, Nov. 15

5. Community Closet Giveaway: Thursday, Nov. 16

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1. Garden Homes Chess Club: Tuesday, Nov. 14

2. Coffee Connection: Tuesday, Nov. 14

3. Employ Milwaukee Resource Table: Tuesday, Nov. 14

4. Open Gym: Wednesday, Nov. 15

5. Community Closet Giveaway: Thursday, Nov. 16

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter