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

Women will meet at the Urban Ecology Center of the Menomonee Valley on Thursday, Dec. 28 to take a stroll and build community. (NNS file photo)

1. Washington Park Christmas Dinner Giveaway: Monday, Dec. 25

A Washington Park Christmas Dinner Giveaway will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 25 at 3940 W. Lisbon Ave. Pick up a hot meal that can feed a family of four. To register, call 414-344-1818, email rebia.taylor@rootedandrisingwp.org, or go in person. More information here.

2. Christmas Party: Monday, Dec. 25

Cross Roads Kitchen will host a Christmas party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 25 at 931 W. Madison St. The party includes a dinner, Santa Claus and more. To RSVP call 414-649-9555. More information here.

3. “Makin’ Moves Breakdancing”: Tuesday, Dec.26

Your Move MKE will hold a six-week workshop every Tuesday called “Makin’ Moves Breakdancing.” Youths will learn about how breakdancing can benefit them. The next session is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 1107 W. Historic Mitchell St. More information here.

4 .Garden Homes Chess Club at Atkinson Branch: Tuesday, Dec. 26

Play chess at the Milwaukee Public Library Atkinson Branch from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. All skill levels can participate. More information here.

5. Walks for Women: Thursday, Dec. 28

The Urban Ecology Center’s Menomonee Valley branch, 3700 W. Pierce St. invites women to take a walk from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 to build comfort in green spaces and a sense of community. More information here.

In case you missed it: UPDATED: From free meals to coat drives, how you can keep the holiday season affordable in Milwaukee

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5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 25

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
December 24, 2023

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 25</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />December 24, 2023</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f1f1f1"><em>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</em> <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"></a><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"><em>clicking here</em></a><em> at least two weeks in advance</em></p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/7437399748_fc59a6c451_k-1-1024x678.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-92818" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Women will meet at the Urban Ecology Center of the Menomonee Valley on Thursday, Dec. 28 to take a stroll  and build community. (NNS file photo)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a><strong>1. </strong></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10211665387668166&amp;set=a.1058949291908">Washington Park Christmas Dinner Giveaway:</a> <strong>Monday, Dec. 25</strong></h2>
<p>A Washington Park Christmas Dinner Giveaway will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 25 at 3940 W. Lisbon Ave. Pick up a hot meal that can feed a family of four. To register, call&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;414-344-1818, email <a href="mailto:rebia.taylor@rootedandrisingwp.org">rebia.taylor@rootedandrisingwp.org</a>, or go in person. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10211665387668166&amp;set=a.1058949291908">More information here. </a>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=360658153311216&amp;set=a.155491843827849">Christmas Party:</a><strong> Monday, Dec. 25</strong></h2>
<p><a>Cross Roads Kitchen will host a Christmas party from </a>11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 25 at 931 W. Madison St. The party includes a dinner, Santa Claus and more. To RSVP call 414-649-9555.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=360658153311216&amp;set=a.155491843827849"> More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/makin-moves-breakdancing-free-6-week-workshop-ymmke-tickets-779024391927?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&amp;aff=ebdsshios">"Makin’ Moves Breakdancing":</a> <strong>Tuesday, Dec.26</strong></h2>
<p>Your Move MKE will hold a six-week workshop every Tuesday called “Makin’ Moves Breakdancing.” Youths will learn about how breakdancing can benefit them. The next session is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 1107 W. Historic Mitchell St. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/makin-moves-breakdancing-free-6-week-workshop-ymmke-tickets-779024391927?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&amp;aff=ebdsshios">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4 </strong>.<a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=133209">Garden Homes Chess Club at Atkinson Branch: </a><strong>Tuesday, Dec. 26</strong></h2>
<p>Play chess at the Milwaukee Public Library Atkinson Branch from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. All skill levels can participate. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=133209">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5. </strong><a href="https://calendar.urbanecologycenter.org/event/caminatas-para-mujeres-8/">Walks for Women:</a> <strong>Thursday, Dec. 28</strong></h2>
<p>The Urban Ecology Center’s Menomonee Valley branch, 3700 W. Pierce St. invites women to take a walk from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 to build comfort in green spaces and a sense of community. <a href="https://calendar.urbanecologycenter.org/event/caminatas-para-mujeres-8/">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>In case you missed it:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2023/12/19/from-free-meals-to-coat-drives-how-you-can-keep-the-holiday-season-affordable-in-milwaukee/"><strong>&nbsp;UPDATED: From free meals to coat drives, how you can keep the holiday season affordable in Milwaukee</strong></a></h2>
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5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 25

1. Washington Park Christmas Dinner Giveaway: Monday, Dec. 25

2. Christmas Party: Monday, Dec. 25

3. “Makin’ Moves Breakdancing”: Tuesday, Dec.26

4 .Garden Homes Chess Club at Atkinson Branch: Tuesday, Dec. 26

5. Walks for Women: Thursday, Dec. 28

In case you missed it: UPDATED: From free meals to coat drives, how you can keep the holiday season affordable in Milwaukee

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1. Washington Park Christmas Dinner Giveaway: Monday, Dec. 25

2. Christmas Party: Monday, Dec. 25

3. “Makin’ Moves Breakdancing”: Tuesday, Dec.26

4 .Garden Homes Chess Club at Atkinson Branch: Tuesday, Dec. 26

5. Walks for Women: Thursday, Dec. 28

In case you missed it: UPDATED: From free meals to coat drives, how you can keep the holiday season affordable in Milwaukee

Related

Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter