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. Community Walk: Tuesday, March 19

Every Tuesday and Thursday, join Lideres por la Salud, a program of the Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, for a community walk along the      Hank Aaron State Trail. The purpose is to encourage spending time in green spaces and socializing with community members. The next walk will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19. The group will meet in the parking lot of the Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Walkers of all ages can win prizes along the way. More information here.

2. Crime and Safety Meeting: Wednesday, March 20      

The Milwaukee Police Department District 2 will have its crime and safety meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at 906 W. Mitchell St. Three guest speakers will also be present to address landlord and tenant issues and other community concerns. More information here.  

3. Student Job Fair: Wednesday, March 20

Milwaukee Public Schools will host a student job fair for high school juniors from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Students can learn about different employers and receive applications for the summer and year-round. Transportation will be provided and juniors must obtain a permission slip from their counselor or college and career center adviser. More information here.

4. Vision Clinic: Wednesday, March 20

Receive free vision screenings and eyeglasses at a vision clinic hosted monthly by City on a Hill. The next one is from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 20 at 2224 W. Kilbourn Ave.  More information here.

5. Film screening of “Judging Juries”: Wednesday, March 20

Black Leaders Organizing for Communities will host a film screening of “Judging Juries” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at 1037 W. McKinley Ave. It  will highlight the challenges jurors face while on jury duty.  After the screening, a panel discussion will be led by the film’s director, Abby Ginzberg, and local judges. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the week of March 18

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
March 17, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of March 18</h1> <p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />March 17, 2024</p> <p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f2f0f0"><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"><em> </em></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/2024/03/53584912686_e14afa144f_k-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-93979" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Residents join Lideres por la Salud during its weekly walks along the Hank Aaron State Trail. The group will meet in the parking lot of Mitchell Park Domes from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19. (Photo provided by Lideres por la Salud)</figcaption></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=821310290036512&amp;set=a.566081688892708">Community Walk: </a><strong>Tuesday, March 19</strong></h2> <p>Every Tuesday and Thursday, join Lideres por la Salud, a program of the Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, for a community walk along the &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hank Aaron State Trail. The purpose is to encourage spending time in green spaces and socializing with community members. The next walk will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19. The group will meet in the parking lot of the Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Walkers of all ages can win prizes along the way. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=821310290036512&amp;set=a.566081688892708">More information here.</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=804245291736867&amp;set=a.233295205498548">Crime and Safety Meeting:</a> Wednesda<strong>y, March 20      </strong></h2> <p>The Milwaukee Police Department District 2 will have its crime and safety meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at 906 W. Mitchell St. Three guest speakers will also be present to address landlord and tenant issues and other community concerns. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=804245291736867&amp;set=a.233295205498548">More information here. </a>&nbsp;</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/News/Student-job-fairs-are-open-to-MPS-juniors-and-seniors.htm">Student Job Fair: </a><strong>Wednesday, March 20</strong></h2> <p>Milwaukee Public Schools will host a student job fair for high school juniors from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Students can learn about different employers and receive applications for the summer and year-round. Transportation will be provided and juniors must obtain a permission slip from their counselor or college and career center adviser. <a href="https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/News/Student-job-fairs-are-open-to-MPS-juniors-and-seniors.htm">More information here.</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://nearwestsidemke.org/event/city-on-a-hill-vision-clinic/2024-03-20/">Vision Clinic:</a> <strong>Wednesday, March 20</strong></h2> <p>Receive free vision screenings and eyeglasses at a vision clinic hosted monthly by City on a Hill. The next one is from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 20 at 2224 W. Kilbourn Ave. <a href="https://nearwestsidemke.org/event/city-on-a-hill-vision-clinic/2024-03-20/">&nbsp;More information here.</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/judging-juries-screening-and-p/381587777984901/">Film screening of "Judging Juries":</a> <strong>Wednesday, March 20</strong></h2> <p>Black Leaders Organizing for Communities will host a film screening of “Judging Juries” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at 1037 W. McKinley Ave. It&nbsp; will highlight the challenges jurors face while on jury duty.&nbsp; After the screening, a panel discussion will be led by the film’s director, Abby Ginzberg, and local judges. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/judging-juries-screening-and-p/381587777984901/">More information here.</a></p> <p>This &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/03/17/5-things-to-know-and-do-the-week-of-march-18/&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=93977&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/2024/03/17/5-things-to-know-and-do-the-week-of-march-18/&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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