Sherman Phoenix
Entrepreneurs and community members gather at Sherman Phoenix for its 2018 grand opening. A seventh anniversary fundraiser for Sherman Phoenix will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29. (NNS file photo)

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1. Somali Youth Night: Saturday, Nov. 29

Somali Resources Center of Milwaukee invites youths to a night filled with interactive games, community feedback and learning about opportunities from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 1020 W. Mitchell St. Registration is required. More information here.

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2. Phoenix Forward: Saturday, Nov. 29

Join Sherman Phoenix for its seventh fundraising celebration of entrepreneurs, partnerships and supporters from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Attendees will enjoy music, auctions, giveaways and food. Click here to RSVP. More information here.

3. Kids Coat Giveaway: Saturday, Nov. 29

The Milwaukee Hope Initiative will be giving away free gently used and new coats to children at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 2020 W. Fond du Lac Ave. One coat will be given to each child and the child must be present to receive it. Other warm weather items will be available. Registration is required. More information here.

4. MASTERing LEGO: Saturday, Nov. 29

Children and adults are welcome to challenge their creativity with a LEGO master from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Branch, 2901 N. Martin Luther King Drive. More information here. 

5. Sundaes on Sunday: Sunday, Nov. 30

Milwaukee Police Department Districts 3, 5 and 7 partner with Sentry Foods and Cedar Crest Ice Cream each month to give away free sundaes to community members and hear feedback from them regarding important issues. The next gathering will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30 at Sentry Foods, 7101 W. Lisbon Ave. More information here.



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Chesnie Wardell serves as a reporting fellow for NNS. In addition to compiling our popular “5 things to know and do” lists, she also writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and digital media.