Runners gather for a warmup to participate in an evening run led by FEAR MKE. The next run is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27. (Photo provided by Tenia Fisher)

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. Learn About Composting: Monday, Aug. 26

Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful Inc. invites adults to come learn about the importance of composting from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. More information here.

2. FEAR MKE Tuesday Night Runs: Tuesday, Aug. 27

Join FEAR MKE for its weekly Tuesday night run at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at Juneau Beer Garden, 900 N. Prospect Ave. Participants must fill out a waiver before running. Registration is required. More information here. In case you missed it: NNS Spotlight: How one group provides a safe space for Milwaukee’s runners of color

3. “Real Men Vote”: Tuesday, Aug. 27

100 Black Men of Milwaukee Inc. invites Black men to come listen to panelists talk about the importance of voting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 700 W. State St. Registration is required. More information here.

4. “Grab & Go”: Wednesday, Aug. 28

Owen’s Place will have a “Grab & Go” from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Attendees will receive resources, snacks, clothing and other essentials for free. More information here.

5. Vinyl Vibes Wednesdays: Wednesday, Aug. 28

Bring your favorite vinyl records to play at Indeed Brewing Co., 530 S. Second St., from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 and receive $2 off your first beer. More information here.

Bonus:: It’s back-to-school time in Milwaukee: Here are free giveaways and resources you need to know about

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5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 26

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
August 26, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 26</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />August 26, 2024</p>
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<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#ececec"><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.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=149027">Learn About Composting: </a><strong>Monday, Aug. 26</strong></h2>
<p>Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful Inc. invites adults to come learn about the importance of composting from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=149027">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fear-mke-2024-tuesday-night-runs-tickets-862471644907">FEAR MKE Tuesday Night Runs:</a> <strong>Tuesday, Aug. 27</strong></h2>
<p>Join FEAR MKE for its weekly Tuesday night run at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at Juneau Beer Garden, 900 N. Prospect Ave. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAKFieXWsBbPLcdU-9lS6zLQi4Gp10u0S2v8a9zV9bad7YbQ/viewform?vc=0&amp;c=0&amp;w=1">Participants must fill out a waiver before running.</a> Registration is required. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fear-mke-2024-tuesday-night-runs-tickets-862471644907">More information here.</a> <strong>In case you missed it:</strong> <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2020/09/01/nns-spotlight-how-one-group-provides-a-safe-space-for-milwaukees-runners-of-color/" title="">NNS Spotlight: How one group provides a safe space for Milwaukee’s runners of color</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=908735574629230&amp;set=gm.808776304773580">"Real Men Vote":</a> <strong>Tuesday, Aug. 27</strong></h2>
<p>100 Black Men of Milwaukee Inc. invites Black men to come listen to panelists talk about the importance of voting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 700 W. State St. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf30Ib1R3-BkJgvuhr5TJxhNQ5z_7s3DlIq_CV_mZfdvm8szQ/viewform">Registration is required.</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=908735574629230&amp;set=gm.808776304773580">More information here. </a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=887403053414239&amp;set=a.460049909482891">Grab &amp; Go":</a> <strong>Wednesday, Aug. 28</strong></h2>
<p>Owen’s Place will have a “Grab &amp; Go” from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Attendees will receive resources, snacks, clothing and other essentials for free. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=887403053414239&amp;set=a.460049909482891">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1110280686630877/1110280716630874/?mibextid=9l3rBW&amp;rdid=bkv4C8I9pF68bl6X&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FupAihbApU29AEziE%2F%3Fmibextid%3D9l3rBW">Vinyl Vibes Wednesdays:</a> <strong>Wednesday, Aug. 28</strong></h2>
<p>Bring your favorite vinyl records to play at Indeed Brewing Co., 530 S. Second St.,  from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 and receive $2 off your first beer. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1110280686630877/1110280716630874/?mibextid=9l3rBW&amp;rdid=bkv4C8I9pF68bl6X&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FupAihbApU29AEziE%2F%3Fmibextid%3D9l3rBW">More information here. </a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bonus:: <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/08/19/its-back-to-school-time-in-milwaukee-here-are-free-giveaways-and-resources-you-need-to-know-about/">It’s back-to-school time in Milwaukee: Here are free giveaways and resources you need to know about</a></h2>
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5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 26

1. Learn About Composting: Monday, Aug. 26

2. FEAR MKE Tuesday Night Runs: Tuesday, Aug. 27

3. “Real Men Vote”: Tuesday, Aug. 27

4. “Grab & Go”: Wednesday, Aug. 28

5. Vinyl Vibes Wednesdays: Wednesday, Aug. 28

Bonus:: It’s back-to-school time in Milwaukee: Here are free giveaways and resources you need to know about

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1. Learn About Composting: Monday, Aug. 26

2. FEAR MKE Tuesday Night Runs: Tuesday, Aug. 27

3. “Real Men Vote”: Tuesday, Aug. 27

4. “Grab & Go”: Wednesday, Aug. 28

5. Vinyl Vibes Wednesdays: Wednesday, Aug. 28

Bonus:: It’s back-to-school time in Milwaukee: Here are free giveaways and resources you need to know about

Related

Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter