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Children come to play at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm during drop-in hours. The next playtime is from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 2136 N. 21st St. (Courtesy of Glenna Holstein)

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. Cutz, Cops and Conversation Barbershop Talk: Monday, Aug. 25

Owen’s Place and Milwaukee Police Department District 7 are hosting a barbershop-style conversation for youths ages 16 through 24. Free haircuts and food will be available while you engage with law enforcement. The conversation is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25 at Owen’s Place, 4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave. More information here.

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2. Renters Rights Legal Clinic: Monday, Aug. 25

Rooted & Rising-Washington Park and staff attorneys from Legal Action of Wisconsin are offering a free clinic to help Milwaukee residents understand their rights as renters. The clinic will have free legal advice, information on renters rights and guidance on specific housing issues from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25 at 3940 W. Lisbon Ave. More information here.

3. Women’s Gathering: Wednesday, Aug. 27

Circles of Strength is a program that offers a space and provides services for individuals who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault and more. A women’s gathering will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, 930 W. Historic Mitchell St. Women will learn the benefits of meditation and how to manage stress. Food will be provided. More information here.

4. Musical Bingo for Older Adults: Wednesday, Aug. 27

The Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch is hosting a musical bingo session for older adults from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. More information here.

5. Playtime in the Garden: Thursday, Aug. 28

Children from newborns to 6 years old can come to Alice’s Garden Urban Farm to spend the morning reading, learning numbers, exploring nature and more in the garden. Drop-in hours are from 9:30 a.m. to  11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 2136 N. 21st 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.