Fouad Boulaleh (left) joins in on the Tuesday food distribution at the Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center in 2020. The next one is on Monday, July 1. (NNS file photo by Mark Doremus)

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. Dawah Center Food Pantry: Monday, July 1

The Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center will be distributing food from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 1 at 5135 N. Teutonia Ave. Upon your arrival, be sure to have an ID and a box or bag to put food items in. Click here to RSVP. More information here.

2. Pizza Gardens at Zablocki: Tuesday, July 2

Teens are invited to plant their own pizza garden from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. Starter pots and seeds will be provided. More information here.

3. Budding Botanists: Wednesday, July 3

If you are a plant enthusiast, join Independence First for a hands-on workshop from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at 540 S. First St. The workshop will teach individuals with special needs how to care for plants and make gardening more accessible. To RSVP, contact Yer Thao at 414-226-8370 or via email at YThao@independencefirst.org. More information here.

4. The Tasty Roll: Thursday, July 4

Join Red Bike & Green-Milwaukee for its weekly bike ride through the Lindsay Heights neighborhood on Thursday, July 4 at 5:30 p.m. The ride will begin at the Taste of Lindsay Heights, 1617 W. North Ave. You can purchase refreshments there as well. More information here.

5. Celebrate the Fourth Milwaukee: Thursday, July 4

The City of Milwaukee Fourth of July Commission is sponsoring a day filled with parades, games and fireworks on Thursday, July 4. These festivities will be located at various parks on Milwaukee’s North and South sides. Be sure to view the chart for varying times and locations. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the week of July 1

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
June 30, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of July 1    </h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />June 30, 2024</p>
<br />
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/49670272026_066117f03c_o-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-96817" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fouad Boulaleh (left) joins in on the Tuesday food distribution at the Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center in 2020. The next one is on Monday, July 1. (NNS file photo by Mark Doremus)</figcaption></figure>
<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f1f1f1"><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> clicking here</em></a><em> at least two weeks in advance.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1.</strong> <a href="https://www.dawahcenter.org/event-details/food-pantry-2024-07-01-19-00">Dawah Center Food Pantry:</a> <strong>Monday, July 1</strong></h2>
<p>The Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center will be distributing food from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 1 at 5135 N. Teutonia Ave. Upon your arrival, be sure to have an ID and a box or bag to put food items in. <a href="https://www.dawahcenter.org/event-details/food-pantry-2024-07-01-19-00/form">Click here to RSVP.</a>  <a href="https://www.dawahcenter.org/event-details/food-pantry-2024-07-01-19-00">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=146431">Pizza Gardens at Zablocki:</a> <strong>Tuesday, July 2&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Teens are invited to plant their own pizza garden from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. Starter pots and seeds will be provided. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=146431">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong><a href="https://www.independencefirst.org/Events/Budding-Botanists---2024.htm?Occurrence=2024-07-03T14:00:00"> Budding Botanists:</a> <strong>Wednesday, July 3&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>If you are a plant enthusiast, join Independence First for a hands-on workshop from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at 540 S. First St. The workshop will teach individuals with special needs how to care for plants and make gardening more accessible. To RSVP, contact Yer Thao at 414-226-8370 or via email at <a href="mailto:YThao@independencefirst.org">YThao@independencefirst.org</a>. <a href="https://www.independencefirst.org/Events/Budding-Botanists---2024.htm?Occurrence=2024-07-03T14:00:00">More information here.</a>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2021335851597337/2021335888264000/?active_tab=about&amp;rdid=l33gyJZjjSm07Uz2">The Tasty Roll: </a><strong>Thursday, July 4</strong></h2>
<p>Join Red Bike &amp; Green-Milwaukee for its weekly bike ride through the Lindsay Heights neighborhood on Thursday, July 4 at 5:30 p.m. The ride will begin at the Taste of Lindsay Heights, 1617 W. North Ave. You can purchase refreshments there as well.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2021335851597337/2021335888264000/?active_tab=about&amp;rdid=l33gyJZjjSm07Uz2">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://city.milwaukee.gov/DCD/BoardsCommissions/July4th">Celebrate the Fourth Milwaukee: </a><strong>Thursday, July 4</strong></h2>
<p>The City of Milwaukee Fourth of July Commission is sponsoring a day filled with parades, games and fireworks on Thursday, July 4. These festivities will be located at various parks on Milwaukee’s North and South sides. Be sure to view the chart for varying times and locations. <a href="https://city.milwaukee.gov/DCD/BoardsCommissions/July4th">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
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5 things to know and do the week of July 1

1. Dawah Center Food Pantry: Monday, July 1

2. Pizza Gardens at Zablocki: Tuesday, July 2

3. Budding Botanists: Wednesday, July 3

4. The Tasty Roll: Thursday, July 4

5. Celebrate the Fourth Milwaukee: Thursday, July 4

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1. Dawah Center Food Pantry: Monday, July 1

2. Pizza Gardens at Zablocki: Tuesday, July 2

3. Budding Botanists: Wednesday, July 3

4. The Tasty Roll: Thursday, July 4

5. Celebrate the Fourth Milwaukee: Thursday, July 4

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter