Join the African American Roundtable for a food access town hall on Saturday, April 25. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service)

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. All You Can Eat Taco Dinner with Mexican Fiesta: Friday, April 24

Enjoy unlimited tacos, music and dancing to raise money for scholarship funds for local students with Mexican Fiesta from 5 to 8 p.m. at Flores Hall, 2997 S. 20th St., on Friday, April 24. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children between the ages of 3 and 8. Purchase tickets here. More information here.

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2. ‘From Finances to Front Door’ MKE Homeowners Fair: Saturday, April 25

Looking to buy a home for the first time but feel like homeownership is out of reach? Join JobWorks MKE for a homeowners fair with trusted lenders, housing counselors, real estate professionals and more on April 25 from noon to 3 p.m. at ThriveOn King, 2153 N. Martin Luther King Drive. More information here.

3. Food Access Town Hall: Saturday, April 25

The African American Roundtable is hosting a community town hall as part of its Northwest Side Food Access campaign on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 2 p.m. Hear from Northwest Side leaders and learn more about demands for investment in Milwaukee’s fresh food fund at the Lois and Tom Dolan Community Center, 4355 W. Bradley Road. Register here. More information here.

4. MPS Refugee and Immigrant Resource Fair: Saturday, April 25

Celebrate traditions and learn helpful information about resources for refugee and immigrant students in Milwaukee Public Schools including housing, health care, tutoring, English language programs and more on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd. More information here.

5. Civic Bites: Environmental Collaboration Office: Saturday, April 25

Learn what the Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office does and enjoy a homemade snack at the Mitchell Street Library Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., on Saturday, April 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. Registration is recommended here.

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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.