5 things to know and do the weekend of March 15 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
March 14, 2024
It’s Friday 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.
Cream City (WI) Chapter of the Links Inc. will host a wellness expo for Black families from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 15 at the Milwaukee Academy of Science, 2000 W. Kilbourn Ave. All ages are welcome to attend, have food and participate in wellness activities. Click here to register. More information here.
A science fair will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 15 at Escuela Verde, 3628 W. Pierce St. All ages are invited to bring and present a science project they created at home that focuses on a challenge in the community or just show up to learn or volunteer as a judge. If presenting or volunteering, click here to register.  More information here.
Come listen to trap and R&B music while playing Bingo for cash prizes and giveaways from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 15 at 801 S. Second St. Vivent Health will  provide free HIV/STI testing and condoms. More information here.
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The Center for Leadership of Afrikan Women’s Wellness will have a Sankofa Drum Circle from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at 3910 W. Lisbon Ave. Individuals can borrow or bring their own drums to participate. You can even come to dance, as this event is all about rhythm and reconnecting with ancestors. All skill levels are welcome. More information here.
“Opposite of a Suicide Note” is a new book written by Mikey Cody Apollo. A release party to celebrate the publication will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at Dream Lab, 738 S. Third St. The event will feature a performance by Cody Apollo and will also include a period product drive, so please feel free to bring any unopened menstrual goods to donate to the Milwaukee Diaper Mission. Click here to register. More information here.
Otto Bremer Trust and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation have partnered to distribute $3.5 million in grants of up to $75,000 to local nonprofits through the Community Responsive Fund. Applications will close on Monday, April 15. Click here to access the grants portal for the application.  Click here to view the grant calendar.  More information here.