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Ald. Russell Stamper addresses Sherman Park residents at a 2015 town hall meeting. He will be present at the holiday party and town hall gathering at St. Ann Center Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave., on Monday, Nov. 24. (NNS file photo)

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. Holiday Party and Town Hall: Monday, Nov. 24

North Avenue Community Ambassador welcomes residents to a holiday party and town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24 at St. Ann Center Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The gathering will feature free food, a turkey giveaway and raffles. Ald. Russell Stamper and Mike Hutchinson of the Milwaukee Department of Public Works are guest speakers. Registration is required. More information here.

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2. Cybersecurity Workshop: Monday, Nov. 24

A free cybersecurity workshop for all ages will be led by Community Resilience at Cactus beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24 at 2496 S. Wentworth Ave. You will learn how to protect your data online through strong passwords, VPNs, multifactor authentication and other tools. More information here.

3. Yoga Class: Monday, Nov. 24

Stretch your body and relax your mind during a free yoga class through Kennedy’s Circle of Wellness from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24 at 3614 W. North Ave. The class will be led by instructor Adwoa Asentu and all levels are welcome. Registration is required. More information here.

4. Amani Thanksgiving: Tuesday, Nov. 25

Amani United and the Dominican Center are partnering to host a Thanksgiving grocery giveaway from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 2470 W. Locust St. Amani residents who live in the 53206 ZIP code will receive a bag filled with food and resources. Please bring an ID or a piece of mail to show proof of residency. More information here.

5. Read Aloud, Read Along: Wednesday, Nov. 26

Elementary school children ages 6-12 are invited to join children’s librarian Miss Liz to practice their reading. The read along will take place in the children’s room at the Milwaukee Public Library Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., from 3:30 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. More information here.

Here’s our updated list of places to find free turkeys and Thanksgiving meals in Milwaukee


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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.