Woman holding box of diapers.
Milwaukee Diaper Mission will give away free diapers at the Burmese Rohingya Community of Wisconsin health fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. (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. Let’s Talk About It: Friday, Sept. 26

Women and men are invited to attend a live talk show hosted by Xavia Fox from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 at Wall Street Stock Bar, 219 S. Second St. Conversations will be about dating, gender values, finances and other topics. Click here to purchase $10 tickets. More information here.  

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2. Pet Microchip and Food Popup: Friday, Sept. 26

Friends of MADACC is helping families with pets by providing free microchips, leashes, collars and pet food from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 at 3839 W. Burnham St. No registration is required. This will be first come, first served. More information here.

3. Minds in Motion: Friday, Sept. 26

Community members will gather for a panel discussion about uplifting teen voices and strengthening their emotional and mental resilience from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 at Flores Hall, 2997 S. 20th St. Special guests include retired Green Bay Packer and Pro Football hall of famer Leroy Butler. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. More information here. 

4. From Pain to Flame: Friday, Sept. 26

4th Dimension Sobriety welcomes the public to come celebrate recovery and creativity by listening to storytellers impacted by addiction. Storytellers will share moments that brought them pain but shaped their journey. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 at 500 E. Center St. There will be music, interactive art, painting and free food. Registration is required. More information here.

5. Health fair: Saturday, Sept. 27

The Burmese Rohingya Community of Wisconsin will host a health fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 2330 W. Scott St. The health fair will have free health screenings, vaccines and care kits, and free diapers from the Milwaukee Diaper Mission. Food will be provided. 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.