Group stands in front of storefront.
Voces de la Frontera advocates for the rights of immigrants and workers. An ICE verifier training will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 733 W. Mitchell St. (NNS File Photo)

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. Cowork with Creators:  Friday, Aug. 1

Hashtag MKE invites creators and social media enthusiasts to a networking event that will give you the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals in Milwaukee. The free event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1 at Kuumba Juice & Coffee, 274 E. Keefe Ave. Registration is required. More information here.

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2. Ascension Community Picnic: Saturday, Aug. 2

Ascension Lutheran Church, 1236 S. Layton Blvd., invites the public to a community picnic at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Greenfield Park, 2028 S. 124th St., Area 3B. The picnic will feature games and activities for all ages. Bring a chair and a dish to share with others. More information here.

3. Martin Drive Neighborhood Rummage Sale: Saturday, Aug. 2

The Martin Drive Neighborhood Association is holding its 22nd annual rummage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. Shoppers can walk through the neighborhood and purchase items from neighbors. Click here to view the rummage sale Google Map. More information here.

4. Milwaukee ICE Verifier Training Series: Saturday, Aug. 2

Voces de la Frontera will host a training on how verifiers respond to ICE alerts in the community. As verifiers, you will learn to confirm or deny any ICE activity in the community. The training is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 733 W. Mitchell St. Registration is required. More information here.

5. Community Baby Items Giveaway: Saturday, Aug. 2

Yolanda Hamilton will be giving away free baby items to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7910 N. 76th St. More information here.

Here’s where your child can get free school supplies and have fun before school starts

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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.