Kids and adults at park.
Children gather near a table for face paintings at “Rock Da Block” in 2021. The next annual event is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. (Photo provided by Farina Brooks)

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. Community Closet: Saturday, Sept. 13

Muskego Way Forward invites its residents to a community closet to pick out free clothing, shoes and accessories for all ages from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 807 S. 14th St. Donations will also be accepted that day and every Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information here.

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2. Community Cleanup: Saturday, Sept. 13

In honor of Revel Bar’s 10th anniversary, a community cleanup will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 starting at 2246 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. You will clean surrounding blocks with the supplies provided, and as a thank you, you will receive a drink voucher. More information here. 

3. Flower Bouquets at the Garden: Saturday, Sept. 13

Residents are welcome to make a free flower bouquet with We Got This Milwaukee from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at its flower farm near 3169 N. Ninth St. Be sure to bring a vase or jar to fill with flowers. More information here.

4. Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair: Saturday, Sept. 13

Birthworkers United will be hosting its fifth annual community baby shower and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum, 2620 W. Center St. There will be entertainment, pampering, raffles, photos and refreshments. The featured guest will be Skai Academy of the Performing Arts. Click here to RSVP. More information here. 

5. Rock Da Block: Saturday, Sept. 13

Dream Team United WI will host its seventh annual “Rock Da Block” from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at North 35th and West Center streets. The gathering will feature a concert, bookbag and grocery giveaway, cookout and resources. Volunteers are welcome, too. 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.