 5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 15 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
December 15, 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.
Bring your kids to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St., for a free breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. The first 200 kids, 12 years and younger, will receive a free pancake breakfast and a free toy.  More information here.
The Eco Families Sustainability Learning Group will host an eco-friendly gift giving and “treasure trade” from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 5305 W. Capitol Drive. Individuals are encouraged to bring gently used items to trade with others. More information here.
Your Move MKE is a nonprofit organization on Milwaukee’s South Side that provides programs and resources for young people. You can learn more about their programs and meet the staff from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1107 W. Historic Mitchell St.  More information here. Fron the archives: NNS Spotlight: How Your Move MKE uses hip-hop and chess to help youths
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The Milwaukee Central Library will be teaching children about the winter solstice and making candles from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. More information here.
From 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, UMOS invites individuals to its drive-thru style event at 2701 S. Chase Ave. to pick up a free gift from Santa and a McDonald’s breakfast gift certificate. More information here.
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