The 7th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards will be held at 1531 W. Vliet St. on Monday, Feb. 16. Dancers and musicians from Ko-Thi Dance Company perform at last year’s event. (Photo courtesy of Yvonne Kemp)

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. Mindful Monday: Monday, Feb. 16

Join Your Move MKE for a free mindfulness circle with community connection, art expression and more at 1674 S. 11th St. from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16. More information here.

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2. 7th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards: Monday, Feb. 16

The Northwest Side Community Development Corp. and Nearby Nature Milwaukee are hosting their 7th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards on Monday, Feb. 16. The event celebrates Black community members who have dedicated themselves to work in environmental conservation, sustainability or advocacy in Milwaukee. Network, enjoy a meal and watch the awards ceremony at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St., from 4 to 7 p.m. Register here. More information here.

3. Civic Studios Creative Exchange: Tuesday, Feb. 17

Check out “Civic Studios: The Creative Exchange,” its quarterly showcase of emerging projects and creatives shaping Milwaukee’s cultural and creative future. The exchange takes place at 5020 W. Vliet St. at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Tickets are free and available here. More information here.

4. Stepping Out Walking Club: Wednesday, Feb. 18

Join adults and older adults for a walk through Washington Park on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Meet-up location is the Washington Park Branch of the Milwaukee Public Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd. More information here.

5. Living History: Gallery of Black Excellence: Thursday, Feb. 19

Head to Neu-Life Community Development’s annual Black history program on Thursday, Feb. 19 to hear youths tell the stories of pioneers of the past and enjoy a complimentary meal from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2014 W. North Ave. Get free tickets here. More information here.

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Alex Klaus is the education solutions reporter for the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and a corps member of Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America plays no role in editorial decisions in the NNS newsroom.

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Alex Klaus covers education and is a Report for America corps member. Previously, she covered Detroit K-12 schools for Chalkbeat Detroit. She’s also reported for Outlier Media, Detroit Documenters and Bridge Detroit as a freelancer. She graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in urban studies and public history.