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.

Men gather at a homeownership kickoff session to gain knowledge about finances and well-being that will help them with future home purchases. The next session will be from
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 8. (Photo provided by Rovaughn Ricks)

1. Homeownership Kick-off: Monday, April 8

Changing the Game Men’s Cohort brings men together monthly to receive coaching on entrepreneurship, leadership, investments and mental health. The next session will focus on homeownership and will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 8 at 6737 N. Teutonia Ave. More information here.

2. Aurora Mobile Health Clinic: Tuesday, April 9

From 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, children and adults are welcome to stop by the Milwaukee Public Library Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., to receive free health services, including medication reviews, goal setting, blood pressure screenings and more. Nurse practitioners from Aurora Health Care will be available for consultations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. More information here.

3. Wednesday Night Trivia: Wednesday, April 10

Play on a team with friends for a chance to win prizes during a trivia night hosted by the Lost Valley Cider Co. and Shenanigans Trivia Co. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10 at 438 W. Florida St. More information here.

4. Maximus Community Resource & Job Fair: Thursday, April 11

Potawatomi Casino Hotel recruiters will be at the Maximus community resource and job fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 11 at Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Walker’s Square Education Center, 816 W. National Ave., Suite 400. Click here to register. More information here.

5. National Pet Day Celebration: Thursday, April 11

Celebrate National Pet Day from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 at Zócalo Food Park, 636 S. Sixth St. There will be pet vendors, live music, pet portraits and more for you and your pet to enjoy. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the week of April 8

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

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of April 8</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />April 8, 2024</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f7f7f7"><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/2024/04/53629787681_174fe872f0_k-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-94262" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Men gather at a homeownership kickoff session to gain knowledge about finances and well-being that will help them with future home purchases. The next session will be from<br />6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 8. (Photo provided by Rovaughn Ricks)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1</strong>. <a href="https://safesound.org/event-time/changing-the-game-mens-cohort-homeownership-kickoff/2024-04-08/">Homeownership Kick-off:</a> <strong>Monday, April 8</strong></h2>
<p>Changing the Game Men’s Cohort brings men together monthly to receive coaching on entrepreneurship, leadership, investments and mental health. The next session will focus on homeownership and will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 8 at 6737 N. Teutonia Ave. <a href="https://safesound.org/event-time/changing-the-game-mens-cohort-homeownership-kickoff/2024-04-08/">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2</strong>. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=145316">Aurora Mobile Health Clinic: </a><strong>Tuesday, April 9</strong></h2>
<p>From 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, children and adults are welcome to stop by the Milwaukee Public Library Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., to receive free health services, including medication reviews, goal setting, blood pressure screenings and more. Nurse practitioners from Aurora Health Care will be available for consultations. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=145316">More information here. </a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3</strong>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wednesday-night-trivia/6701176003321319/">Wednesday Night Trivia:</a><strong> Wednesday, April 10</strong></h2>
<p>Play on a team with friends for a chance to win prizes during a trivia night hosted by the Lost Valley Cider Co. and Shenanigans Trivia Co. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10 at 438 W. Florida St. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wednesday-night-trivia/6701176003321319/">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4</strong>. <a href="https://careers.paysbig.com/us/en/event/6605b790ce975e6cfad187d2/Maximus-Community-Resource-and-Job-Fair">Maximus Community Resource &amp; Job Fair:</a> <strong>Thursday, April 11</strong></h2>
<p>Potawatomi Casino Hotel recruiters will be at the Maximus community resource and job fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 11 at Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Walker’s Square Education Center, 816 W. National Ave., Suite 400. <a href="https://careers.paysbig.com/us/en/event/6605b790ce975e6cfad187d2/Maximus-Community-Resource-and-Job-Fair"> Click here to register.  </a> <a href="https://careers.paysbig.com/us/en/event/6605b790ce975e6cfad187d2/Maximus-Community-Resource-and-Job-Fair">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5</strong>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/805835598267268?ref=newsfeed">National Pet Day Celebration: </a><strong>Thursday, April 11</strong></h2>
<p>Celebrate National Pet Day from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 at Zócalo Food Park, 636 S. Sixth St. There will be pet vendors, live music, pet portraits and more for you and your pet to enjoy.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/805835598267268?ref=newsfeed"> More information here.</a></p>
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5 things to know and do the week of April 8

1. Homeownership Kick-off: Monday, April 8

2. Aurora Mobile Health Clinic: Tuesday, April 9

3. Wednesday Night Trivia: Wednesday, April 10

4. Maximus Community Resource & Job Fair: Thursday, April 11

5. National Pet Day Celebration: Thursday, April 11

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1. Homeownership Kick-off: Monday, April 8

2. Aurora Mobile Health Clinic: Tuesday, April 9

3. Wednesday Night Trivia: Wednesday, April 10

4. Maximus Community Resource & Job Fair: Thursday, April 11

5. National Pet Day Celebration: Thursday, April 11

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter