5 things to know and do the weekend of May 10 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
May 9, 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.
Connect with maternal health advocates and receive resources, complimentary appetizers and more at the “Community Connect” networking event sponsored by Culture X Design and GE HealthCare. The event starts at  6 p.m. on Friday, May 10 at 5020 W. Vliet St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. More information here.
Adopt-a-River is a program sponsored by the Milwaukee Riverkeeper, a science-based advocacy organization. Riverkeeper volunteers will clean the Mitchell Park Lagoon from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 11 at 524 S. Layton Blvd. Cleaning supplies will be provided.  Click here to register. More information here.
If you want to learn more about your family history, you can work with a genealogist from the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St.  More information here.
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Plastic-Free MKE encourages you to bring any clothes, small houseware or supplies you no longer want and swap them with others. This swap will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at 2677 S. 16th St. Remember to bring your own bag to collect your items in. Click here to register. More information here.
The Fondy Farmers Market spring opening day will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 11 at 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Spring produce, flowers and more will be available for you to purchase. More information here.
Letter carriers across Milwaukee will be collecting non-perishable food contributions on Saturday, May 11 to support the Hunger Task Force. Their efforts are part of the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers. The one-day initiative aims to stock food banks in U.S. cities and towns. Milwaukee residents can donate non-perishable food by leaving it in a bag outside their mailbox and a letter carrier will pick it up.  More information here.