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1. Promise Zone Bike Ride: Saturday, June 7
The Northwest Side Community Development Corp. has partnered with other organizations to host the eighth annual Promise Zone Bike Ride. The ride will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 in Garden Homes Park, 2600 N. Atkinson Ave. Bikes are limited, so you are encouraged to bring your own. In addition, there will be free bike repairs from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. along with T T-shirts, snacks and prizes. Come with a helmet and closed-toed shoes. Click here to register. More information here.
2. Third Annual Men’s Wellness Day: Saturday, June 7
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will host its third annual Men’s Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at 5370 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Men will have the opportunity to participate in self-care activities like getting a manicure, massage, haircut and engaging discussions. Click here to register. More information here.
3. June in Bloom BBQ: Saturday, June 7
The Native Wellness Garden invites community members to a barbecue to celebrate the laying down of its first seeds. The barbecue is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at 3780 S. Sixth St. Activities during this cookout include garden crafts, a food demonstration and a mint plant giveaway. More information here.
4. What’s the Tea Sis: Sunday, June 8
HoneyBee Sage Wellness invites women to a networking event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 8 at its Wellness and Apothecary Cafe, 1819 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Women will meet entrepreneurs, listen to a presentation and empower others. Tickets are $10 and registration is required. Refreshments will be provided. More information here.
5. Annual National Puerto Rican Day Festival: Sunday, June 8
In honor of National Puerto Rican Day, El Conquistador Latino Newspaper invites residents to a festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 8 at Mitchell Park, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Attendees will enjoy traditional music, a parade, food and drinks. More information here.
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