5 things to know and do the week of Jan. 22 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
January 22, 2024
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.
Attend a discussion for queer Black, Indigenous and people of color about challenges, goals and more from  6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22 at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 315 W. Court St. Snacks will be provided. More information here.
Mikey Cody Apollo, a Milwaukee-based Black queer writer, will lead a free workshop on writing raps, short stories and poems about places of comfort. The session will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22 at Mitchell Street Arts, 710 W. Historic Mitchell St. Bring a pen, a notebook or an electronic device to type on. A $5 suggested donation is encouraged. More information here.
Teens 14 and up with special needs are invited to attend a presentation by the Wisconsin Youth Health Transition Initiative. The presentation will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday Jan. 25 at 540 S. First St. The event will explore how to transition to adult life after receiving pediatric care.  Registration must be completed by Monday, Jan. 22.  More information here.
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Join the Urban Ecology Center from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 4023 W. Galena St. for a family-friendly game night. There will be a variety of games to play and attendees can feel free to bring their own. Refreshments will also be provided. Click here to register. More information here.
Let your voice be heard at an open house hosted by the City of Milwaukee from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 4830 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The purpose is to discuss an action plan for making Milwaukee’s streets safer and reducing traffic deaths by 2037. More information here.  From the archives: Traffic-calming poles part of Milwaukee’s efforts to combat reckless driving