Residents in the Amani neighborhood visit resource tables in 2023. A housing meeting will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 at 2470 W. Locust Ave. (Photo provided by Christina Chronister)

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. Suicide Prevention Training: Tuesday, March 4

KK River Neighbors in Action is hosting free suicide prevention training from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 at 2677 S. 16th St. The session is open to individuals who are 18 and up. You will learn about the warning signs of a mental health crisis, practical methods and more. More information here.

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2. Natural Dyeing Art Class: Wednesday, March 5

Sixteenth Street Community Wellness is hosting an art class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 at 1032 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive. Participants will create eco-friendly fabrics. Registration is required. More information here.

3. Amani Housing Meeting: Wednesday, March 5

Amani’s monthly housing meeting will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 at 2470 W. Locust Ave. Residents will be able to receive housing information and resources. More information here.

4. Resident Leadership Training: Thursday, March 6

A resident leadership training hosted by Muskego Way Forward will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 at 807 S. 14th St. During this session, Alea McHatten will talk about collective power and how residents can build decision-making skills. Registration is required.

5. Safe and Smart On Campus: Thursday, March 6

High school and college students can join a weekly session about becoming familiar with your campus resources, safety and more. The first session will kick off from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 at Owen’s Place, 4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave. 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.