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. Real Men Real Talk: Monday, Dec. 15 

Men and boys are encouraged to come to a monthly discussion held at Gee’s Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon for a conversation on issues that men face in society. The next session will focus on grief and will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15 at 2200 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. There will be food, raffles and resources. More information here. 

2. Active Shooter Presentation: Monday, Dec. 15

The Milwaukee Police Department District 4 and John Busch of the Department of Homeland Security will give  a presentation about active shooting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15 at the Milwaukee Police Academy Regional Training Center, 6680 N. Teutonia Ave. More information here.  

3. Pulling Together on King Drive: Tuesday, Dec. 16

Heard Space and local organizations are hosting a movie screening that celebrates the Harambee neighborhood from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 2901 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Click here to reserve a free ticket. More information here. In case you missed it: Heard Space MKE to preview ‘mockumentary’ about Harambee on Tuesday

4. Singing Songs of the Season: Wednesday, Dec. 16

The Milwaukee Garden District will host its sixth annual “Sing-A-Long” event that will include caroling, hot chocolate, cookies and connecting with residents from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16.  It will take place at  3989 S. Sixth St. Afterward, children can pick out a toy and wrap it at the Town of Lake Water Tower at 4001 S. Sixth St. Song lyric books will be provided. More information here. 

5. South Division High School Monthly Community Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 18 

Students, family members, staff and community members are invited by South Division High School for a monthly meeting to discuss current school issues, student grades, progress to improvement and more from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 1515 W. Lapham Ave. If you arrive after 4:15 p.m., email Jessica Mendez at mendezj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us ahead of time. Dinner will be provided. More information here.

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Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.

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5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 15

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
December 14, 2025

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 15</h1> <p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />December 14, 2025</p> <p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f4f4f4"><em>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</em><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"><em> clicking here</em></a><em> at least two weeks in advance.</em></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/rmrt-barbershop-conversations-/813726604799299/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=xdANPTiqgi1VEwY0&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1DYtnWr6CZ%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Real Men Real Talk:</a> <strong>Monday, Dec. 15&nbsp;</strong></h2> <p>Men and boys are encouraged to come to a monthly discussion held at Gee’s Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon for a conversation on issues that men face in society. The next session will focus on grief and will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15 at 2200 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. There will be food, raffles and resources. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/rmrt-barbershop-conversations-/813726604799299/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=xdANPTiqgi1VEwY0&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1DYtnWr6CZ%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here.</a>&nbsp;</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/district-4-active-shooter-pres/1177336427701683/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=MMxq4SFn8lgx22Bg&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BwRhVr4F2%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Active Shooter Presentation:</a> <strong>Monday, Dec. 15</strong></h2> <p>The Milwaukee Police Department District 4 and John Busch of the Department of Homeland Security will give&nbsp; a presentation about active shooting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15 at the Milwaukee Police Academy Regional Training Center, 6680 N. Teutonia Ave. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/district-4-active-shooter-pres/1177336427701683/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=MMxq4SFn8lgx22Bg&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BwRhVr4F2%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/pulling-together-on-king-drive/1934406237460684/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=zl6XU73mP4j5DyrB&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F17eE3a6sX1%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Pulling Together on King Drive:</a> <strong>Tuesday, Dec. 16</strong></h2> <p>Heard Space and local organizations are hosting a movie screening that celebrates the Harambee neighborhood from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 2901 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Click <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulling-together-on-king-drive-a-movie-screening-tickets-1957313630759?aff=oddtdtcreator">here</a> to reserve a free ticket.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/pulling-together-on-king-drive/1934406237460684/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=zl6XU73mP4j5DyrB&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F17eE3a6sX1%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr"> More information here.</a> <strong>In case you missed it:</strong> <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2025/12/11/heard-space-mke-to-preview-mockumentary-about-harambee-on-tuesday/">Heard Space MKE to preview ‘mockumentary’ about Harambee on Tuesday</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/singing-songs-of-the-season-an/1364941021670637/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=MuYL7vPNUK3O30LN&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BsnM5JLn8%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Singing Songs of the Season:</a> <strong>Wednesday, Dec. 16</strong></h2> <p>The Milwaukee Garden District will host its sixth annual “Sing-A-Long” event that will include caroling, hot chocolate, cookies and connecting with residents from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16.&nbsp; It will take place at&nbsp; 3989 S. Sixth St. Afterward, children can pick out a toy and wrap it at the Town of Lake Water Tower at 4001 S. Sixth St. Song lyric books will be provided. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/singing-songs-of-the-season-an/1364941021670637/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=MuYL7vPNUK3O30LN&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BsnM5JLn8%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">More information here.&nbsp;</a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1407978181335498&amp;set=gm.895882310277223">South Division High School Monthly Community Meeting: </a><strong>Thursday, Dec. 18</strong>&nbsp;</h2> <p>Students, family members, staff and community members are invited by South Division High School for a monthly meeting to discuss current school issues, student grades, progress to improvement and more from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 1515 W. Lapham Ave. If you arrive after 4:15 p.m., email Jessica Mendez at <a href="mailto:mendezj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us">mendezj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us</a> ahead of time. Dinner will be provided. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1407978181335498&amp;set=gm.895882310277223">More information here.</a></p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading has-background" style="background-color:#f2f2f2"><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/category/posts-from-community/">Share your news through our Posts From Community portal</a></h4> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <p><em>Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between </em><a href="https://www.catchlight.io/local"><em>CatchLight Local </em></a><em>and </em><a href="https://www.reportforamerica.org/"><em>Report for America</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p>This &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/2025/12/14/5-things-to-know-and-do-the-week-of-dec-15/&quot;&gt;article&lt;/a&gt; first appeared on &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org&quot;&gt;Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service&lt;/a&gt; and is republished here under a &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/&quot;&gt;Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;img src=&quot;https://i0.wp.com/milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-NNS-Favicon.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;amp;ssl=1&quot; style=&quot;width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;&quot;&gt;</p> &lt;img id=&quot;republication-tracker-tool-source&quot; src=&quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/?republication-pixel=true&amp;post=136599&amp;amp;ga4=G-HGM4XK3QCM&quot; style=&quot;width:1px;height:1px;&quot;&gt;&lt;script&gt; PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: &quot;https://milwaukeenns.org/2025/12/14/5-things-to-know-and-do-the-week-of-dec-15/&quot;, urlref: window.location.href }); } } &lt;/script&gt; &lt;script id=&quot;parsely-cfg&quot; src=&quot;//cdn.parsely.com/keys/milwaukeenns.org/p.js&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

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