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. District 7 Barbershop Monday: Monday, Oct. 28 

The Milwaukee Police Department District 7, Owen’s Place and Safe & Sound, Inc. are partnering to host  “Barbershop Monday” to give children free haircuts. Children who stop by can also engage in a youth dialogue about community issues. It will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28 at 4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave. More information here. 

2. Mil-Book-ee Book Club: Monday, Oct. 28 

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, Oct. 28 at 910 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. You will read and discuss a book titled, “Milwaukee Mayhem: Murder and Mystery in the Cream City’s First Century,” by Matthew Prigge. You may bring your own copy of the book or purchase one at the gift shop. Refreshments will be provided. More information here. 

3. Aurora Mobile Health Clinic: Tuesday, Oct. 29

Aurora Health Care will be at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch to provide adults and children free health care services, including health screenings, medication review and more. The health clinic will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. More information here.

4. Intergenerational Talking Circle: Another One Gone Too Soon: Tuesday, Oct. 29 

Heal the Hood Milwaukee invites community members of all ages to attend an intergenerational talking circle in honor of the late Milwaukee radio host Keyon Jackson-Malone. You will engage in an open discussion about death in the Black community, seek wisdom and more. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Safe & Sound, Inc., 4422 W. Leon Terrace. Food will be provided. More information here. 

5. Resource Fair and Trick-or-Treating: Thursday, Oct. 31 

Children can participate in a costume contest, trick-or-treating activities and receive resources from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 at Kosciuszko Community Center, 2201 S. Seventh St. More information here. 

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5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 28 

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
October 27, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 28 </h1> <p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />October 27, 2024</p> <br /> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/53542963411_31dcc96b84_o-1024x819.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-100819" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Different generations gather to have conversations about their experiences, community and more. The next intergenerational talking circle will honor the late Milwaukee radio host Keyon Jackson-Malone on Tuesday, Oct. 29. (Photo provided by JaQai Ali)</figcaption></figure> <p class="has-background" style="background-color:#26202014"><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.facebook.com/share/bbCre46aQXAEnbCe/?">District 7 Barbershop Monday: </a><strong>Monday, Oct. 28&nbsp;</strong></h2> <p>The Milwaukee Police Department District 7, Owen’s Place and Safe &amp; Sound, Inc. are partnering to host&nbsp; “Barbershop Monday” to give children free haircuts. Children who stop by can also engage in a youth dialogue about community issues. It will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28 at 4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/bbCre46aQXAEnbCe/?">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1566602040951618/?_rdr">Mil-Book-ee Book Club:</a> <strong>Monday, Oct. 28&nbsp;</strong></h2> <p>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, Oct. 28 at 910 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. You will read and discuss a book titled, “Milwaukee Mayhem: Murder and Mystery in the Cream City’s First Century,” by Matthew Prigge. You may bring your own copy of the book or purchase one at the gift shop. Refreshments will be provided. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1566602040951618/?_rdr">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://mpl.libnet.info/event/11709780">Aurora Mobile Health Clinic:<strong> </strong></a><strong>Tuesday, Oct. 29</strong></h2> <p>Aurora Health Care will be at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch to provide adults and children free health care services, including health screenings, medication review and more. The health clinic will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 906 W. Historic Mitchell St.<a href="https://mpl.libnet.info/event/11709780"> More information here.</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=854825176849362&amp;id=100069656625612&amp;rdid=KtYKg5mGrfnGnrch">Intergenerational Talking Circle: Another One Gone Too Soon: </a><strong>Tuesday, Oct. 29&nbsp;</strong></h2> <p>Heal the Hood Milwaukee invites community members of all ages to attend an intergenerational talking circle in honor of the late Milwaukee radio host Keyon Jackson-Malone. You will engage in an open discussion about death in the Black community, seek wisdom and more. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Safe &amp; Sound, Inc., 4422 W. Leon Terrace. Food will be provided. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/c7G1qkS3MULbrrji/?">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5. </strong><a href="https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Experience/Events-Calendar/Event-Detail?DataID=436196&amp;Occurrence=2024-10-31T17:00:00">Resource Fair and Trick-or-Treating: </a><strong>Thursday, Oct. 31 </strong></h2> <p>Children can participate in a costume contest, trick-or-treating activities and receive resources from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 at Kosciuszko Community Center, 2201 S. Seventh St. <a href="https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Experience/Events-Calendar/Event-Detail?DataID=436196&amp;Occurrence=2024-10-31T17:00:00">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p> <p>This &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/10/27/5-things-to-know-and-do-the-week-of-oct-28/&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; first appeared on &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org&quot;&gt;Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service&lt;/a&gt; and is republished here under a &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/&quot;&gt;Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;img src=&quot;https://i0.wp.com/milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-NNS-Favicon.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;amp;ssl=1&quot; style=&quot;width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;&quot;&gt;</p> &lt;img id=&quot;republication-tracker-tool-source&quot; src=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/?republication-pixel=true&amp;post=100818&amp;amp;ga4=G-HGM4XK3QCM&quot; style=&quot;width:1px;height:1px;&quot;&gt;&lt;script&gt; PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: &quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/10/27/5-things-to-know-and-do-the-week-of-oct-28/&quot;, urlref: window.location.href }); } } &lt;/script&gt; &lt;script id=&quot;parsely-cfg&quot; src=&quot;//cdn.parsely.com/keys/milwaukeenns.org/p.js&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

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