Volunteers help set up for the mobile food pantry at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St. The mobile food pantry will be serving residents in the 53206 ZIP code from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30. (Photo provided by Dominican Center)

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. Vogel Park Ribbon Cutting: Tuesday, July 30

Celebrate the grand opening of a new playground at Vogel Park, 8601 W. Lancaster Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 30. County Executive David Crowley and other officials will be present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. More information here.

2. Dominican Center Mobile Food Pantry: Tuesday, July 30

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s mobile food pantry will be serving residents in the 53206 area from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 at 2470 W. Locust St. Visitors will receive a box filled with meat and produce in a drive-thru style distribution. More information here.

3. Tech-splanation: Wednesday, July 31

If you’re an older adult who struggles with using technology, you can bring your device to the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., to receive assistance. A librarian will explain how to use it and answer your questions from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 31. More information here.

4. The Tasty Roll: Thursday, Aug. 1

Join Red Bike & Green-Milwaukee for a weekly bike ride through Lindsay Heights. Meetup time is 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1 at The Taste of Lindsay Heights, 1617 W. North Ave. The ride is open to all ages and there will be refreshments for purchase. More information here.

5. 2024 Community Health Fair: Thursday, Aug. 1

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center Inc. will host a community health fair from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 930 W. Historic Mitchell St. There will be free health screenings, raffles and community organizations to connect with. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the week of July 29

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
July 28, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of July 29 </h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />July 28, 2024</p>
<br />
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/53880613044_d2bd425f34_o-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-97721" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Volunteers help set up for the mobile food pantry at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St. The mobile food pantry will be serving residents in the 53206 ZIP code from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30. (Photo provided by Dominican Center)</figcaption></figure>
<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f0f0f0"><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><em> </em><a href="https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Experience/Events-Calendar/Event-Detail?DataID=434982&amp;Occurrence=2024-07-30T10:00:00">Vogel Park Ribbon Cutting:</a> <strong>Tuesday, July 30</strong></h2>
<p>Celebrate the grand opening of a new playground at Vogel Park, 8601 W. Lancaster Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 30. County Executive David Crowley and other officials will be present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.  <a href="https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Experience/Events-Calendar/Event-Detail?DataID=434982&amp;Occurrence=2024-07-30T10:00:00">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://feedingamericawi.org/event/dominican-center-mobile-food-pantry-2/">Dominican Center Mobile Food Pantry:</a> <strong>Tuesday, July 30&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s mobile food pantry will be serving residents in the 53206 area from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 at 2470 W. Locust St. Visitors will receive a box filled with meat and produce in a drive-thru style distribution.<a href="https://feedingamericawi.org/event/dominican-center-mobile-food-pantry-2/"> More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=147444">Tech-splanation:<strong> </strong></a><strong>Wednesday, July 31&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>If you’re an older adult who struggles with using technology, you can bring your device to the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., to receive assistance. A librarian will explain how to use it and answer your questions from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 31. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=147444">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2021335851597337/2021335858264003/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">The Tasty Roll:</a> <strong>Thursday, Aug. 1</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Join Red Bike &amp; Green-Milwaukee for a weekly bike ride through Lindsay Heights. Meetup time is 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1 at The Taste of Lindsay Heights, 1617 W. North Ave. The ride is open to all ages and there will be refreshments for purchase. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2021335851597337/2021335858264003/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">More information here. </a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1110160137171565&amp;set=gm.1893412231121961&amp;idorvanity=1867616080368243">2024 Community Health Fair:</a> <strong>Thursday, Aug. 1</strong></h2>
<p>Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center Inc. will host a community health fair from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 930 W. Historic Mitchell St. There will be free health screenings, raffles and community organizations to connect with. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1110160137171565&amp;set=gm.1893412231121961&amp;idorvanity=1867616080368243">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
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5 things to know and do the week of July 29

1. Vogel Park Ribbon Cutting: Tuesday, July 30

2. Dominican Center Mobile Food Pantry: Tuesday, July 30

3. Tech-splanation: Wednesday, July 31

4. The Tasty Roll: Thursday, Aug. 1

5. 2024 Community Health Fair: Thursday, Aug. 1

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1. Vogel Park Ribbon Cutting: Tuesday, July 30

2. Dominican Center Mobile Food Pantry: Tuesday, July 30

3. Tech-splanation: Wednesday, July 31

4. The Tasty Roll: Thursday, Aug. 1

5. 2024 Community Health Fair: Thursday, Aug. 1

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter