Sonja Leroy paints a canvas at an Urban Indigenous League event in November. The group will be celebrating its one year anniversary with a self-love event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 5233 W. Morgan Ave. (NNS file photo by Meredith Melland)

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. Cook and Conversation: Friday, Feb. 21

If you are a beginner interested in cooking, Owen’s Place will be leading a cooking class from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at 504 W. National Ave. More information here.

2. Youth Job Fair and Basketball Game: Saturday, Feb. 22

A youth job fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 6680 N. Teutonia Ave. Afterward, the Milwaukee Police Department and the Office of Community Wellness and Safety will compete in a basketball game. More information here.

3. Chili Cook-off: Saturday, Feb. 22

The Kinnickinnic River Neighbors in Action will gather for its fifth annual chili cook-off from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2677 S. 16th St. You will get to try different chili and cast a vote, so winners can win a prize. To enter the contest, registration is required. More information here.

4. Urban Indigenous League One Year Anniversary: Saturday, Feb. 22

The Urban Indigenous League will be celebrating its one year anniversary with a self-love event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 5233 W. Morgan Ave. There will be games, food, giveaways and more. More information here. In case you missed it: NNS Spotlight: How the Urban Indigenous League is creating safe spaces for Milwaukee’s Native community

5. Grocery Giveaway: Saturday, Feb. 22

Dream Team United WI Inc. is partnering with local organizations to do a free grocery giveaway that is open to the public from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 9155 N. 76th St. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 21

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
February 20, 2025

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 21</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />February 20, 2025</p>
<br />
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/54186599020_cef8e23696_o-2048x1536-1-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-104039" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sonja Leroy paints a canvas at an Urban Indigenous League event in November. The group will be celebrating its one year anniversary with a self-love event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 5233 W. Morgan Ave. (NNS file photo by Meredith Melland)</figcaption></figure>
<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#ebeaea"><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> 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/100064336583468/posts/1018205167000693/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=l7rpWWNb42WS74uq">Cook and Conversation: </a><strong>Friday, Feb. 21</strong></h2>
<p>If you are a beginner interested in cooking, Owen’s Place will be leading a cooking class from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at 504 W. National Ave. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/100064336583468/posts/1018205167000693/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=l7rpWWNb42WS74uq">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1029172422585820&amp;set=gm.2462956677400071">Youth Job Fair and Basketball Game: </a><strong>Saturday, Feb. 22</strong></h2>
<p>A youth job fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 6680 N. Teutonia Ave. Afterward, the Milwaukee Police Department and the Office of Community Wellness and Safety will compete in a basketball game. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1029172422585820&amp;set=gm.2462956677400071">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=625183866706481&amp;set=pcb.638732261947115">Chili Cook-off:</a> <strong>Saturday, Feb. 22</strong></h2>
<p>The Kinnickinnic River Neighbors in Action will gather for its fifth annual chili cook-off from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2677 S. 16th St. You will get to try different chili and cast a vote, so winners can win a prize. To enter &nbsp;the contest, registration is required. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=625183866706481&amp;set=pcb.638732261947115">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122207346752206666&amp;set=gm.593496053601464">Urban Indigenous League One Year Anniversary: </a>&nbsp;<strong>Saturday, Feb. 22</strong></h2>
<p>The Urban Indigenous League will be celebrating its one year anniversary with a self-love event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 5233 W. Morgan Ave. There will&nbsp; be games, food, giveaways and more. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122207346752206666&amp;set=gm.593496053601464">&nbsp;More information here.</a> <strong>In case you missed it:</strong> <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2025/01/09/nns-spotlight-how-the-urban-indigenous-league-is-creating-safe-spaces-for-milwaukees-native-community/">NNS Spotlight: How the Urban Indigenous League is creating safe spaces for Milwaukee’s Native community</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9576675209032784&amp;set=a.585280081505720">Grocery Giveaway:</a> <strong>Saturday, Feb. 22</strong></h2>
<p>Dream Team United WI Inc. is partnering with local organizations to do a free grocery giveaway that is open to the public from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 9155 N. 76th St. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9576675209032784&amp;set=a.585280081505720">More information here.</a></p>
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 21

1. Cook and Conversation: Friday, Feb. 21

2. Youth Job Fair and Basketball Game: Saturday, Feb. 22

3. Chili Cook-off: Saturday, Feb. 22

4. Urban Indigenous League One Year Anniversary: Saturday, Feb. 22

5. Grocery Giveaway: Saturday, Feb. 22

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1. Cook and Conversation: Friday, Feb. 21

2. Youth Job Fair and Basketball Game: Saturday, Feb. 22

3. Chili Cook-off: Saturday, Feb. 22

4. Urban Indigenous League One Year Anniversary: Saturday, Feb. 22

5. Grocery Giveaway: Saturday, Feb. 22

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Chesnie WardellReporting Fellow