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A hike through Havenwoods State Forest will take place this week to kick off the new year. (NNS file photo by Sue Vliet)

1. Imani Celebration: Monday, Jan. 1

The last day of Kwanzaa is called Imani, which is a celebration of faith. To honor this principle, a community program, featuring drumming, dancing, and more, will be from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1 at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center, 3020 W. Vliet St. More information here.

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2. Yoga Fest: Monday, Jan. 1

Free yoga sessions will be offered by Milwaukee Recreation on Monday, January 1 at the Beulah Brinton Community Center, 2555 S. Bay St. Bring your yoga mat and towel as required. Refreshments will be provided. Times vary, and registration is required. More information here.  

3. First Day Hike: Monday, Jan. 1

Join the Havenwoods State Forest for a hike to kick off the new year. The guided hike will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1 at 6141 N. Hopkins St. Dress warmly for the weather. More information here.

4. Crime and Safety Meeting: Wednesday, Jan.3

The Milwaukee Police Department District 5 will hold its monthly Crime and Safety Meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 2909 N. 20th St. Attendees will receive crime prevention tips and updates on neighborhood crime. More information here.

5. Milwaukee Mobile Crisis Resource Table: Thursday, Jan. 4

Milwaukee Mobile Crisis will provide mental health and harm reduction resources from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. 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.