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.

Venice Williams of The Table and Alice’s Garden Urban Farms will be the keynote speaker for the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee’s 53rd annual luncheon. Friday, Nov. 24 is the deadline to register for the Dec. 4 event. (NNS file photo by Adam Carr)

1. Certified Nursing Assistant Meet and Greet: Friday, Nov. 24

Men and women interested in finding out more about programs that will cover their training costs to become certified nursing assistants, or CNAs, are invited to a meet and greet hosted by Better Days Ahead CNA & CBRF Training. Attendees can ask questions and meet the instructor, staff and students in the certified nursing assistant field. This event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24 in the lower level of 3489 N. 76th St. Text 414-391-1842 to RSVP. More information here.

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2. Group Art Exhibition: Friday, Nov. 24

A group art exhibition, featuring local artists, will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24 at Greenwood Park Gallery and Framing Inc., 4233 W. Fond du Lac Ave. This art exhibition is free and open to the public. Live entertainment and refreshments will be available. More information here.

3. Register for 53rd annual luncheon for the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee: Friday, Nov. 24

Friday, Nov. 24 is the deadline to register for the 53rd annual lunch for the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee. The event will take place at noon Monday, Dec. 4 at the Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave. Venice Williams of The Table and Alice’s Garden Urban Farms will be the keynote speaker. More information here.

4. Community Meal: Saturday, Nov. 25 

Karma Community Garden invites community members to a Thanksgiving community meal around a bonfire at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 2129 N. 35th St. More information here.

5. HYFIN Blackity Black Holiday Market: Saturday, Nov. 25

The second annual HYFIN Blackity Black Holiday Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 at Turner Hall, 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave. The event will feature 50 vendors, music, food and community resources. More information here.

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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.