Voces de la Frontera advocates for the rights of immigrants and workers. Community members gather for a citizenship class held in collaboration with the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch. The next session is Thursday, Nov. 7 (NNS file photo)

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. Foot Care Clinic: Wednesday, Nov. 6

City on a Hill Inc. will hold its monthly foot care clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 2224 W. Kilbourn Ave. Free foot services, including toe nail trimming, diabetic foot maintenance and more will be offered. More information here. 

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2. Candela Wednesdays: Wednesday, Nov. 6

Every Wednesday, Daync Academy hosts a Latin night that is free and open to the public. You can salsa, bachata and more from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 636 S. Sixth St. More information here. 

3. Contractor’s Connection: Thursday, Nov. 7

The Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute Inc. will host a  breakfast for contractors from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 3419 W. Forest Home Ave. Guest speakers will provide insights and resources to help you grow your business. Breakfast will be served. To register, call 414-383-4633. More information here.

4. Community Study Series: Thursday, Nov. 7 

Midtown Neighborhood Alliance is hosting a study series on the Growing MKE zoning plan. Residents from the 15th aldermanic district can learn about zoning changes that will impact housing, neighborhood design, cleanliness and safety. The session will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 2240 N. 17th St. Click here to register. More information here.

5. Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Classes: Thursday, Nov. 7 

Voces de la Frontera will offer citizenship classes for the English exam from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. Classes will be offered in English and Spanish. To register, call 414-581-9617. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows. More information here. 

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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.