Individuals in the Hmong community gather together at Hmong American Women’s Association Inc. to showcase empowerment and share stories. The organization will be hosting a community check-in session from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 at 3030 W. Highland Blvd. (Photo provided by HAWA)

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. Immigration Rights Training: Tuesday, March 25

County Supervisor Caroline Gòmez-Tom is partnering with the Milwaukee Turners to host an immigrants rights training session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 at 2201 S. 7th St. The session will be spoken in English and Spanish. More information here.

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2. March Gathering: Tuesday, March 25

Walker’s Point Association will have its community gathering from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 at BizStarts Community Market, 161 S. 1st St. The community gathering will include local updates, info on local nonprofits and connecting with neighbors. More information here.   

3. Community Check-In: Tuesday, March 25

Hmong American Women’s Association Inc. will have a community check-in for Hmong and the southeast Asian LGBTQ+ community from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 at 3030 W. Highland Blvd. It will be a safe space for you to discuss your emotions and share topics. You must be 18 and up. Food and drinks will be provided. Registration is required. More information here.

4. Office Hours: Wednesday, March 26

Juan Miguel Martinez, county supervisor of District 12, will be available for office hours from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at VIA Community Development Corp., 3524 W. National Ave. You can discuss issues, share ideas and ask him questions. More information here.

5. Budget Listening Session: Wednesday, March 26

Residents are welcome to chat with legislators from the 6th Senate District and give their input on the biennial budget. The listening session will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at 801 N. 27th St. 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.