An African drum troupe member performs for the crowd at the “Heal the Hood” block party in 2016. The next one will take place from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. (NNS file photo)

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.

1. Senior Wellness & Fun Fair: Friday, May 24

Havenwoods Neighborhood Partnership and Direct Supply will host a senior wellness and fun fair from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 24 at 7301 W. Champions Way. Activities and resources will be available to help seniors with their well-being. Click here to register.  More information here.

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2. Growing MKE Office Hours: Friday, May 24

The Department of City Development is working on a project called Growing MKE. Its aim is to create more housing options in Milwaukee. You can give your input on the project by attending office hours from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Friday, May 24 at the Milwaukee Public Library Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. More information here.  In case you missed it: The city seeks your input on how Milwaukee grows. Here’s how to provide it.

3. Bloom & Groom: Saturday, May 25

Muskego Way Forward will hold its inaugural “Bloom & Groom” plant sale from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 25 between South 24th and West Lapham streets. Customers can support local vendors by purchasing plants, vegetables and more. More information here.

4. Master Your Mental Health: Saturday, May 25

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Chad Roper will have a conversation with mental health expert Cedric Hoard. The conversation will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at Radio Milwaukee, 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave. Social media, signs of mental health issues and other topics will be discussed. Click here to register.  More information here. 

5. Heal the Hood Block Party: Saturday, May 25

The 12th annual “Heal the Hood” block party and resource fair will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between West Center and North Sixth streets. There will be free food, live performances and more. More information here. 

Bonus: Closing Reception: One of a Kind:  Saturday, May 25

View the work of visual artist and curator Adam Correa during the closing reception for the show “One of a Kind” from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at Mitchell Street Arts, 710 W. Historic Mitchell St.  Bring your friends and celebrate the 30+ artists whose work is on display. 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.