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A group poses during a walk in Warnimont Park in January. The next monthly walk will be on Milwaukee’s North Side in Jackson Park on Friday, Feb. 2. (Photo provided by Eddee Daniel)

1. A Walk in the Park: Friday, Feb. 2

Every first Friday of the month, the Milwaukee Parks Foundation and Milwaukee County sponsor a walk through a city park. Attending the walks will allow you to enjoy nature and connect with others. The next walk will begin at noon on Friday, Feb. 2 at Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave. Be aware of inclement conditions such as mud or ice. More information here.

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2. Teen Empowerment Gathering: Saturday, Feb. 3

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. To teach teens about the importance of healthy relationships, the Youth Empowerment Project will hold a gathering for Native teens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 930 W. Historic Mitchell St. Participating teens will play games, eat lunch, and complete a craft activity. More information here.

3. CPR Training: Saturday, Feb. 3

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network will offer hands-on CPR training on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Gee’s Clippers, 2200 N. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. To register and hear varying session times, call      414-777-7700. More information here.

4. Community Mosaic Workshop: Saturday Feb. 3

Artist Andy Lira-Landa invites you to a free mosaic workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Milwaukee Christian Center, 807 S. 14th St. Each mosaic design will also contribute to the landscape of the Muskego Way neighborhood. More information here. 

5. Black History Trivia Night: Saturday, Feb. 3

Gather a team of four to six people to participate in Black History Trivia Night at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Company Brewing, 735 E. Center St. You will be tested on a variety of topics, including historical facts, pop culture and more. This event is meant to create unity and appreciation for cultural heritage. 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.