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.

1. Crime and Safety Meeting: Monday, Jan. 8

A crime and safety meeting will be held by Milwaukee Police Department District 7 from      5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8 at 4129 W. Villard Ave. Attendees will be updated on crime statistics, traffic stops and other topics. More information here.

2. Youth Culture Class: Tuesday, Jan. 9

The Youth Empowerment Program invites Native American youths ages 7 to 18 to attend a storytelling class from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, 930 W. Historic Mitchell St. Elders from the Menominee and Ho-Chunk nations will share traditional stories. Refreshments will also be served. Please register or RSVP with Amaya Varela by calling 414- 316-5011 or emailing avarela@gliihc.net  More information here.

3. Food for Thought Poetry Night: Tuesday, Jan. 9

Attend a poetry open mic night on Tuesdays at Mi Casa Su Cafe, 1835 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan 9. Tickets are $5, and seating is first come, first served. The event will feature open mic, poets, local vendors, soul food and more. Performing artists will need to sign up upon arrival. More information here.

4. Classic Movie Club: Tuesday, Jan. 9

Spend your Tuesday afternoons for the next month, viewing a movie at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. The film, “The Princess and the Pirate” will be presented from  12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Refreshments will be provided. More information here.

5. Community Engagement Session for Parents and Students: Wednesday, Jan. 10

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is hosting a community engagement session from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10 to hear from parents and community members about what they believe is best for students when it comes to public schools and libraries. The session will be held at the Milwaukee Public Schools Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet St. Click here to register. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the week of Jan. 8

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 8, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of Jan. 8</h1> <p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />January 8, 2024</p> <p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f3f3f3"><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/2024/01/53445063918_5fcad837aa_h-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-93063" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Food for Thought MKE sponsors a poetry open mic night on Tuesdays at<br />Mi Casa Su Cafe, 1835 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The next one will be on Tuesday, Jan. 9.<br />Pictured are Dj Marty Marr (left) and Host Trunk Bussa on the microphone. (Photo provided by Craig Jackson Photography)</figcaption></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=689346346715922&amp;set=a.243186047998623">Crime and Safety Meeting:</a> <strong>Monday, Jan. 8</strong></h2> <p>A crime and safety meeting will be held by Milwaukee Police Department District 7 from &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8 at 4129 W. Villard Ave. Attendees will be updated on crime statistics, traffic stops and other topics. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=689346346715922&amp;set=a.243186047998623">More information here.</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1023051328985367/1023051338985366/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Youth Culture Class:</a> <strong>Tuesday, Jan. 9</strong></h2> <p>The Youth Empowerment Program invites Native American youths ages 7 to 18 to attend a storytelling class from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, 930 W. Historic Mitchell St. Elders from the Menominee and Ho-Chunk nations will share traditional stories. Refreshments will also be served. Please register or RSVP with Amaya Varela by calling 414- 316-5011 or emailing <a href="mailto:avarela@gliihc.net">avarela@gliihc.net</a> &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1023051328985367/1023051338985366/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">More information here.</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-night-food-for-thought-at-mi-casa-su-cafe-bronzeville-mke-tickets-675440048367">Food for Thought Poetry Night:</a> <strong>Tuesday, Jan. 9</strong></h2> <p>Attend a poetry open mic night on Tuesdays at Mi Casa Su Cafe, 1835 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan 9. Tickets are $5, and seating is first come, first served. The event will feature open mic, poets, local vendors, soul food and more. Performing artists will need to sign up upon arrival. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-night-food-for-thought-at-mi-casa-su-cafe-bronzeville-mke-tickets-675440048367">More information here.</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4. </strong><a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=137721">Classic Movie Club: </a><strong>Tuesday, Jan. 9</strong></h2> <p>Spend your Tuesday afternoons for the next month, viewing a movie at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. The film, “The Princess and the Pirate” will be presented from&nbsp; 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Refreshments will be provided. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=137721">More information here.</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/743814790937037/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Community Engagement Session for Parents and Students:</a> <strong>Wednesday, Jan. 10</strong></h2> <p>The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is hosting a community engagement session from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10 to hear from parents and community members about what they believe is best for students when it comes to public schools and libraries. The session will be held at the Milwaukee Public Schools Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet St. <a href="https://widpi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6m0QqEZvcfKpvcW">Click here to register.</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/743814790937037/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">More information here.</a></p> <p>This &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/01/08/5-things-to-know-and-do-the-week-of-jan-8/&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; first appeared on &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org&quot;&gt;Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service&lt;/a&gt; and is republished here under a &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/&quot;&gt;Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;img src=&quot;https://i0.wp.com/milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-NNS-Favicon.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;amp;ssl=1&quot; style=&quot;width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;&quot;&gt;</p> &lt;img id=&quot;republication-tracker-tool-source&quot; src=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/?republication-pixel=true&amp;post=93061&amp;amp;ga4=G-HGM4XK3QCM&quot; style=&quot;width:1px;height:1px;&quot;&gt;&lt;script&gt; PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: &quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/01/08/5-things-to-know-and-do-the-week-of-jan-8/&quot;, urlref: window.location.href }); } } &lt;/script&gt; &lt;script id=&quot;parsely-cfg&quot; src=&quot;//cdn.parsely.com/keys/milwaukeenns.org/p.js&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

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