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.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Voces de la Frontera, which advocates for the rights of immigrants and workers, is holding a citizenship class Wednesday in collaboration with the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch.  (NNS file photo)

1. Free Produce: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m., All Peoples Gathering Church will give away free produce at its table stand at West Clarke and North Second streets. In addition to produce, there will be plenty of organic vegetables, eggs, yogurt, bread and more. More information here.

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2. Small Business Open House: Monday, Dec. 4

The Sherman Phoenix Marketplace will hold a small business open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4 at 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Individuals interested in learning more about small business, creative arts and retail space opportunities are welcome to attend. RSVP here.  More information here.

3. Growing MKE Open House: Monday, Dec. 4

Growing MKE, the citywide planning effort that focuses on future housing growth and choice in the city, will host an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 at the Good Hope Library, 7715 Good Hope Road. More information here. In case you missed it: The city seeks your input on how Milwaukee grows. Here’s how to provide it.

4. Keeping Community Covered: A Health Insurance Meetup: Tuesday, Dec. 5

The monthly Keeping Community Covered virtual session takes place the first Tuesday of the month. The session for December will focus on the ins and outs of health insurance and run from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the event. More information here

5.  Citizenship Classes: Wednesday, Dec. 6

Voces de la Frontera and the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch are partnering to offer citizenship classes from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. The classes, offered in English and Spanish, are for individuals who have at least five years of residency or three years as a permanent resident who is married to a U.S. citizen. To register, call 414-236-0415 or 262-346-4027. Walk-ins are welcome. More information here.

BONUS: Meditation Mondays: Monday, Dec. 4

Enjoy an hour of free yoga and meditation from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.  on Monday, Dec. 4. at MKE Yoga Social at 735 N. Water St., Suite 728. MKE Yoga Social will be giving away yoga mats to participants. Click here to obtain a free ticket. 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.