Since joining FEAR MKE, Devin Jenkins (right) has started running in races. Runners of all skill levels can join FEAR MKE at 6 p.m. on May 20 at Royal Street MKE, 4191 N. Green Bay Ave., for a two-mile run.(Photo provided by Devin Jenkins)

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. District 7 Crime and Safety Meeting: Monday, May 19

Milwaukee Police Department District 7 will hold its crime and safety meeting from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19 at 3737 N. Sherman Blvd. You can listen to crime updates for the neighborhood and ask officers questions. More information here. 

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2. Amani Outreach Day: Tuesday, May 20 

Amani Outreach Day is a pop-up community resource fair for Amani residents that runs once a month from May to August. The first pop-up is from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St. If you run an organization or business that serves the Amani neighborhood, feel free to bring your own equipment to be a part of the resource fair and sign up to become a vendor. More information here. 

3. FEAR Tuesday: Tuesday, May 20 

FEAR MKE is a running crew that focuses on diversity, safety and fitness. Runners of all skill levels can join FEAR MKE at 6 p.m. on May 20 at Royal Street MKE, 4191 N. Green Bay Ave., for a two-mile run. All participants must complete a waiver. More information here. 

4. Art Works for Water: Wednesday, May 21 

A traditional Mexican ceremony with art and movement will be held to celebrate water from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21 at Pulaski Park Pavilion, 2677 S. 16th St. Alejandra Jiminez will lead the ceremony by sharing the symbolism of this tradition. More information here. 

5. May Career Fair: Wednesday, May 21 

Milwaukee Public Schools will be hosting a career fair from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21 at 5225 W. Vliet St. There will be application assistance and interviews for positions including teachers, substitute teachers and more. 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.