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. Science Strikes Back: Friday, March 13

Community members are invited to share a science project with other residents at Escuela Verde’s Newline Community Cafe, 3618 W. Pierce St., from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Sign up to present your project here. More information here.

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2. Milwaukee Baseball Club’s First Birthday Party: Saturday March 14

Celebrate the first year of the Milwaukee Baseball Club with food, music, a photo booth and impact stories at the club, 1623 S. 38th St. The celebration happens from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. More information here.

3. Health Connections Inc. Health Fair and Charity Basketball Game: Saturday March 14

Get free health screenings, support colorectal and prostate cancer awareness, watch a free basketball game and listen to a live DJ at the Health Connections Inc. Inter-Generational Cancer Health Fair at the Milwaukee Lutheran High School Fieldhouse, 9700 W. Grantosa Drive.  The fair takes place on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get free tickets here. More information here.

4. Be My Neighbor – Meet Daniel Tiger: Saturday March 14

Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Public Library are hosting a free meet-and-greet with Daniel Tiger, where families can learn how to be a caring neighbor. Head to the Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information here.

5. Resist and Build: Saturday, March 14

Join Active Bystander MKE and Tres Ojos for a mutual aid open mic, bystander intervention training, lino cut station, and healing sound bath at Kuumba Juice & Coffee, 274 E. Keefe Ave., from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. 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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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.