5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 1 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
December 1, 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.
The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center is hosting a “Diva Day” event for female veterans from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 1. at 5000 W. National Ave. The event will include refreshments, free items, makeup demonstrations and more. More information here.
Meet a librarian over coffee, tea and donuts to discuss books of your interests from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 at the Milwaukee Public Library Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.  More information here.
Spend some time at the Youth Forward Milwaukee “Winter Jam” from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 at Nō Studios, 1037 W. McKinley Ave. The event will feature food, music, raffles and youth vendors. More information here.
Do you have feedback on Milwaukee NNS's reporting? Take our survey to let us know how we're doing!
Participate in a meeting to create committees to address the 10th anniversary of Dontre Hamilton, who was killed by a police officer at Red Arrow Park in Milwaukee. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Progressive Baptist Church, 8324 W. Keefe Ave. The anniversary will also honor those who have lost their lives to violence in Milwaukee. More information here.
The Wisconsin Family Connections Center and PIK Photography will be partnering to host a photography workshop for teens from      10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Teens will learn the basics of photography from an instructor with assistance from their parents and guardians. Registration is required. More information here.