Participants dance and play drums during the Bembé Bombazo at Harbor View Plaza. The next one is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11. (Photo provided by Imani Jalil)

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. 23rd Annual Back-to-School Health Fair: Saturday, Aug. 10

The City of Milwaukee Health Department will host its 23rd annual back-to-school health fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Milwaukee Academy of Science, 2000 W. Kilbourn Ave. Children will receive free school supplies, immunizations, food and more. More information here.

2. Community Dance Workshop: Saturday, Aug. 10

Artist Pablo Guerreiro will lead a Brazilian Samba dance workshop from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Casa Cultural de Bembé, 611 S. Layton Blvd. This event is open to individuals 18 and older. Click here to register and purchase a $25 ticket. More information here.

3. Back-to-School Festival: Saturday, Aug. 10

Families are invited to a book bag giveaway with free school supplies from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at King Park, 1531 W. Vliet St. Other activities include bounce houses, food, a talent show and more. More information here.

4. Teen Movie Night: Saturday, Aug. 10

Milwaukee Central Library will host a movie night for teens to celebrate summer reading. Teens can watch “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. More information here.

5. Bembé Bombazo at Zócalo Food Truck Park: Sunday, Aug. 11

Bembé Drum & Dance invites you to an evening filled with singing, dancing and drumming, featuring Afro-Puerto Rican traditions. This free community event will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Zócalo Food Truck Park, 636 S. Sixth St. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 9

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
August 8, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 9 </h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />August 8, 2024</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/53904320790_3fa2acc22a_o-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-98069" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Participants dance and play drums during the Bembé Bombazo at Harbor View Plaza. The next one is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11. (Photo provided by Imani Jalil)</figcaption></figure>
<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f7f3f3"><em>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</em><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"><em> </em><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://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/News-and-Events/Back-to-School-Health-Fair">23rd Annual Back-to-School Health Fair:</a> <strong>Saturday, Aug. 10&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The City of Milwaukee Health Department will host its 23rd annual back-to-school health fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Milwaukee Academy of Science, 2000 W. Kilbourn Ave. Children will receive free school supplies, immunizations, food and more. <a href="https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/News-and-Events/Back-to-School-Health-Fair">More information here. </a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1054266196131627&amp;set=gm.510892668175942">Community Dance Workshop:</a> <strong>Saturday, Aug. 10</strong></h2>
<p>Artist Pablo Guerreiro will lead a Brazilian Samba dance workshop from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Casa Cultural de Bembé, 611 S. Layton Blvd. This event is open to individuals 18 and older. <a href="https://proyectobembe.networkforgood.com/events/74849-community-afro-brazilian-samba-dance-workshop-with-pablo-guerreiro">Click here to register and purchase a $25 ticket.</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1054266196131627&amp;set=gm.510892668175942">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://county.milwaukee.gov/County-Events/King-Back-To-School-Festival">Back-to-School Festival: </a><strong>Saturday, Aug. 10&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Families are invited to a book bag giveaway with free school supplies from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at King Park, 1531 W. Vliet St. Other activities include bounce houses, food, a talent show and more. <a href="https://county.milwaukee.gov/County-Events/King-Back-To-School-Festival">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=145180">Teen Movie Night:</a> <strong>Saturday, Aug. 10&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Milwaukee Central Library will host a movie night for teens to celebrate summer reading. Teens can watch “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds &amp; Snakes” from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=145180">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/bembe-bombazo-at-zocalo-food-p/1188430875663788/?mibextid=9l3rBW&amp;rdid=yl5xEYlUXjXum2W4&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FZU7fNpbsFSteCPeC%2F%3Fmibextid%3D9l3rBW">Bembé Bombazo at Zócalo Food Truck Park:</a> <strong>Sunday, Aug. 11</strong></h2>
<p>Bembé Drum &amp; Dance invites you to an evening filled with singing, dancing and drumming, featuring Afro-Puerto Rican traditions. This free community event will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Zócalo Food Truck Park, 636 S. Sixth St. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/bembe-bombazo-at-zocalo-food-p/1188430875663788/?mibextid=9l3rBW&amp;rdid=yl5xEYlUXjXum2W4&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FZU7fNpbsFSteCPeC%2F%3Fmibextid%3D9l3rBW">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p>

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 9

1. 23rd Annual Back-to-School Health Fair: Saturday, Aug. 10

2. Community Dance Workshop: Saturday, Aug. 10

3. Back-to-School Festival: Saturday, Aug. 10

4. Teen Movie Night: Saturday, Aug. 10

5. Bembé Bombazo at Zócalo Food Truck Park: Sunday, Aug. 11

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1. 23rd Annual Back-to-School Health Fair: Saturday, Aug. 10

2. Community Dance Workshop: Saturday, Aug. 10

3. Back-to-School Festival: Saturday, Aug. 10

4. Teen Movie Night: Saturday, Aug. 10

5. Bembé Bombazo at Zócalo Food Truck Park: Sunday, Aug. 11

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter