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. Milwaukee Police Department District 7 Crime and Safety Meeting: Monday, March 16

District 7 of the Milwaukee Police Department is hosting its monthly crime and safety meeting on Monday, March 16 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Jehudah, 3100 N. 52nd St. Guest speakers will talk about substance abuse and fraud prevention. More information here.

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2. American Family Field Hiring Event: Monday, March 16

Want to work as a seasonal team member at American Family Field? Head to the stadium at 1 Brewers Way on Monday, March 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to learn about and interview for positions. On-the-spot job offers are possible for positions like cook, concessions stand attendants, suite runners and more. Apply online to speed up the hiring process. More information here.

3. Poetry Tuesdays at Freight 38: Tuesday, March 17

Join Gideon Verdin-williams for an open mic poetry night at Freight 38, 838 S. 1st St., from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17. More information here.

4. Civic Studios: Brand Milwaukee Part 1: Tuesday, March 17

Who gets to tell the city’s story? Join Culture x Design, Ranell Washington and Geraud Blanks for a Civic Studios conversation about representation, authorship and narrative control about the city at Dandy, 5022 W. Vliet St., on Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Grab a free ticket here. More information here.

5. West National Avenue Pre-Construction Meeting: Wednesday, March 18

Want to give your input on the construction project on West National Avenue between South 39th and South 1st streets? Join VIA Community Development Corp. and the Milwaukee Department of Public Works at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., on Wednesday, March 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a community engagement meeting about the project. 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.