Volunteers gather for a workday at Green Tech Station in May. The next one will take place at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26. (Photo provided by Northwest Side Community Development Corp.)

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. Silver City Safety Walk: Monday, June 24 

Join VIA Community Development Corp. to examine infrastructure and the conditions of buildings that are along public sidewalks. During this walk, you can also network with neighbors, business owners, neighborhood groups and others. It will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at 3524 W. National Ave. More information here. 

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2. Mil-Book-ee Book Club: Monday, June 24

You are invited to the Mil-Book-ee Book Club, led by the Milwaukee County Historical Society, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at 910 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. You will read and discuss a book called, “Finding Freedom: The Untold Story of Joshua Glover, Runaway Slave.” You may bring your own copy of the book or purchase one at the gift shop. More information here. 

3. Green Tech Station Volunteer Workday: Wednesday, June 26

Green Tech Station invites you to volunteer for a land conservation day. You will pick up trash, prune trees and more. Work will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26 at 4101 N. 31st St. Lunch and tools will be provided. Registration is required. More information here. 

4. Mini Galaxy Jars:  Thursday, June 27

From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, teens are invited to personalize a necklace or keychain with a constellation of stars and enjoy music at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. Materials will be provided. More information here. 

5. Free HIV Testing at Walgreens: Thursday, June 27 

In observance of National HIV Testing Day, the City of Milwaukee Health Department, Greater Than HIV and Walgreens are partnering to provide free rapid HIV testing and resources to the public. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 at 6442 N. 76th St. More information here. 

Bonus: Amazing Faith Dinner Dialogues: Wednesday, June 26

People of all faiths and no faith, all spiritualities and theologies are invited to participate in a moderated discussion about their lived experiences and the role of faith and/or no spirituality in their lives. This discussion will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2812 W. Wisconsin Ave. Register here.  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.