5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 17 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
November 17, 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.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper is looking for volunteers to clean up the Mitchell Park Lagoon from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 18. Meetup will be at the Mitchell Park Pavilion, 2200 W. Pierce St. Registration is required, and supplies will be provided. More information here.
A community walk along the Kinnickinnic River Trail will be held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. Join Yesi Perez, Dr. Kirsten Beyer and Esperanza Gutierrez as they explore how water can positively impact our mental health. Refreshments will be available after the walk and an optional post-walk focus group will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the UMOS Latina Resource Center, 2701 S. Chase Ave, Suite D. Participants will receive a $25 gift card for their time and feedback.  More information here.
Simple But Clean Barbershop will host “Cutzgiving,” a free haircut, food and activity day for children from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2491 S. 9th Place. Participating barbers will be entered in a raffle for a pair of clippers. More information here.
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Milwaukee Dream Center will host a free Thanksgiving community event beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 929 S. 37th St. Bring identification and proof of address to receive free bags of food and a free turkey. More information here.
World Day of Remembrance MKE honors those who have lost their lives as a result of reckless driving and other forms of  traffic violence. The Coalition for Safe Driving MKE will hold a vigil honoring road traffic victims from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19 at All Saints Catholic Church, 4051 N. 25th St. Refreshments and resources will be available. More information here.