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. District 8 Community Clean Up: Monday, April 13

Come clean up trash around Kosciuszko Park, 2201 S. 7th St., with Ismael Luna, a candidate for state Assembly, on Monday, April 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. More information here.

2. Connect Community Free Dinner and Prayer: Monday, April 13

Join Connect Community Outreach for a free community dinner and prayer from 6 to 8 p.m. at 3041 W. North Ave. on Monday, April 13. More information here.

3. Intro to ASL: Tuesday, April 14

Want to learn basic American Sign Language? Head to Puddler’s Hall, 2461 S. St Clair St., for an introductory class on Tuesday, April 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 and people under 21 must be accompanied by a guardian. More information here.

4. 414 Day Party at Sherman Phoenix: Tuesday, April 14

Celebrate 414 Day at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., from 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14 with a DJ, karaoke, Milwaukee-themed drinks and discounts at Sherman Phoenix vendors. More information here.

5. Bridging Voices Intergenerational Dialogues with Women and Teen Girls: Thursday, April 16

Join PEAK Initiative and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service for a guided conversation about community safety, violence prevention and the experiences of women and girls on Thursday, April 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 2480 W. Cherry St. The event is only for women and girls. Register for free here. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the week of April 13

by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
April 12, 2026

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of April 13</h1>
<p class="byline">by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />April 12, 2026</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f4f2f2"><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/share/1JB9aSwkqv/">District 8 Community Clean Up</a>: <strong>Monday, April 13</strong></h2>
<p>Come clean up trash around Kosciuszko Park, 2201 S. 7th St., with Ismael Luna, a candidate for state Assembly, on Monday, April 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1JB9aSwkqv/">More information here</a>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1CNb7BpptJ/">Connect Community Free Dinner and Prayer</a>: <strong>Monday, April 13</strong></h2>
<p>Join Connect Community Outreach for a free community dinner and prayer from 6 to 8 p.m. at 3041 W. North Ave. on Monday, April 13. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1CNb7BpptJ/">More information here</a>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/18U5RDoVVc/">Intro to ASL</a>: <strong>Tuesday, April 14</strong></h2>
<p>Want to learn basic American Sign Language? Head to Puddler’s Hall, 2461 S. St Clair St., for an introductory class on Tuesday, April 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 and people under 21 must be accompanied by a guardian. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/18U5RDoVVc/">More information here</a>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1FxnroE9aB/">414 Day Party at Sherman Phoenix</a>: <strong>Tuesday, April 14</strong></h2>
<p>Celebrate 414 Day at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., from 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14 with a DJ, karaoke, Milwaukee-themed drinks and discounts at Sherman Phoenix vendors. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1FxnroE9aB/">More information here</a>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1BqJHuiDft/">Bridging Voices Intergenerational Dialogues with Women and Teen Girls</a>: <strong>Thursday, April 16</strong></h2>
<p>Join PEAK Initiative and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service for a guided conversation about community safety, violence prevention and the experiences of women and girls on Thursday, April 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 2480 W. Cherry St. The event is only for women and girls. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjnEkzpDQ-Veqtun5BRgMNDlEQYPf0aH3hJLFzW74rCNYkgQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawRAyzlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeHni_uhpowy6YYF1LTAFB_LQMPkjOUNEJULhaAyNRVZGRTmLjGuDUo3RHcW4_aem_9bA7Kf-1KYARiw4diEY-cQ">Register for free here</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1BqJHuiDft/">More information here</a>.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2026/04/08/theres-still-time-to-get-free-tax-help-in-milwaukee-heres-how/">There’s still time to get free tax help in Milwaukee. Here’s how.</a></h2>
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5 things to know and do the week of April 13

1. District 8 Community Clean Up: Monday, April 13

2. Connect Community Free Dinner and Prayer: Monday, April 13

3. Intro to ASL: Tuesday, April 14

4. 414 Day Party at Sherman Phoenix: Tuesday, April 14

5. Bridging Voices Intergenerational Dialogues with Women and Teen Girls: Thursday, April 16

There’s still time to get free tax help in Milwaukee. Here’s how.

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1. District 8 Community Clean Up: Monday, April 13

2. Connect Community Free Dinner and Prayer: Monday, April 13

3. Intro to ASL: Tuesday, April 14

4. 414 Day Party at Sherman Phoenix: Tuesday, April 14

5. Bridging Voices Intergenerational Dialogues with Women and Teen Girls: Thursday, April 16

There’s still time to get free tax help in Milwaukee. Here’s how.

Share your news through our Posts From Community portal

Related

Alex Klaus