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Fathers from across Milwaukee gather at the 2023 Fatherhood Summit, hosted by the City of Milwaukee. The 2025 summit is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Destiny Youth Plaza Center, 7220 N. 76th St. (Photo provided by Christina Klose)

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. Flu and Germs Workshop: Friday, Oct. 31

Tenderness Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield are hosting a flu prevention and germs workshop about how to stay healthy this season. There will be tips on when to seek medical care, flu symptoms and prevention, best hygiene practices and more. The workshop begins at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31 at 823 S. Layton Blvd. Refreshments are provided. More information here.

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2. Country Line Dance Workshop: Friday, Oct. 31

Mitchell Street Arts is hosting a pay-what-you-can country line dance workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31 at 710 W. Historic Mitchell St. Participants will learn choreography and dance techniques to several line songs. A $20 donation is suggested and registration is required. More information here.

3. Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit: Saturday, Nov. 1

The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Fatherhood Coalition are partnering to host the Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Destiny Youth Plaza Center, 7220 N. 76th St. The summit will celebrate fathers through workshops, resources, services and more. Free transportation will be available. Click here to RSVP. More information here.

4. Rise & Grind Anniversary:  Saturday, Nov. 1

Rise & Grind Cafe will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2737 N. Martin Luther King Drive. Enjoy music, food specials, community highlights and other festivities. More information here.

5. Women’s Health Healing Summit: Saturday, Nov. 1

Community members, health care workers and students are invited to attend a Tri-Group Women’s Health Healing Summit that will explore different approaches to birth plan creation, women’s herbal medicine, menstrual health and wellness and more. The summit is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 at ThriveOn King, 2153 N. Martin Luther King Drive. Registration is required. 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.