Men gather at “Immense Wellness” for conversations and activities that empower them mentally, physically, emotionally and financially. The next session is at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. (Photo provided by Marquayla Ellison)

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. Kids Snowflake Keychains Workshop: Monday, Dec. 9

Children are welcome to craft their own snowflake and transform it into a keychain or token from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. More information here. 

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2. 15th Annual Martin Drive Neighborhood Caroling/ Holiday Party: Monday, Dec. 9

The Martin Drive Neighborhood Association will host its annual holiday party at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 at 1260 N. 43rd St. Community members will also walk around the Martin Drive neighborhood singing holiday songs and enjoying each other’s company. Click here to RSVP.  More information here. 

3. Walker’s Point Association Holiday Gathering: Tuesday, Dec. 10 

You’re invited to a holiday gathering hosted by the Walker’s Point Association from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 215 W. Bruce St. This is your chance to connect with neighbors and get in the holiday spirit. Holiday treats will be served. More information here. 

4. Free Legal Services Biweekly: Wednesday, Dec. 11

Sherman Park Community Association and Legal Action of Wisconsin are partnering to provide residents living in the 53210 and 53216 ZIP codes with free biweekly legal services. Office hours are from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 3526 W. Fond du Lac Ave. More information here. 

5. Men’s Wellness Event: Wednesday, Dec. 11

Social X MKE will host a session for men called, “Immense Wellness: What About Me?” Attendees will discuss how they care for themselves as men in today’s society. The discussion will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Rise & Grind Cafe, 2737 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Refreshments will be served. 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.