Check out student science, technology, engineering, arts and math projects from over 50 schools on Thursday, May 21. (Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local)

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. Learn and Ride the City Bus: Monday, May 18

Want to learn how to take the bus in Milwaukee? Join Freedom on Wheels and MKE REC at OASIS Community Center, 2414 W. Mitchell St., on Monday, May 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to learn how to plan your Milwaukee County Transit System trips, pay for rides and join a guided bus tour. Register here. More information here.

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2. Back 2 Block Reentry and Opportunity Night: Tuesday, May 19

Get connected with resources to navigate reentry, get help finding jobs and access other resources to help you build a strong foundation at Milwaukee City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., on Tuesday, May 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. More information here.

3. Learn Technology with Confidence: Wednesday, May 20

Learn basic technology skills like scam protection, email basics and internet safety with the Greater Milwaukee Urban League and AT&T Connected Learning on Wednesday, May 20 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the AT&T Connected Learning Center, 435 W. North Ave. Register by contacting award@tmul.org or call 414-374-5850. More information here.

4. Milwaukee Health Department Community Health Assessment Roadshow: Wednesday, May 20

Learn about key findings with the Milwaukee Health Department’s Community Health Assessment, which looks at the health and well-being of residents and what influences these outcomes, at Northwest Health Center, 7630 W. Mill Road, on Wednesday, May 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. More information here.

5. MPS STEAM Fair: Thursday, May 21

Check out Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) projects from students at over 50 schools at Milwaukee Public Schools’ STEAM fair at the Harold S. Vincent School of Agricultural Sciences Fieldhouse, 7501 N. Granville Road, on Thursday, May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More information here.

Bonus: Spring Planting and Cooking Family Cookshop: Wednesday, May 20

Plant vegetables and herbs in the FoodRight garden and learn how to cook a plant-based meal with the whole family at FoodRight’s Teaching Kitchen, 2323 N. Commerce St., on Wednesday, May 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person in advance and $10 at the door. Register 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.