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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. On the Issues: See Something, Scan Everything: Tuesday, Sept. 22

Hear a panel on Flock cameras with the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin’s Melinda Brennan, Milwaukee police Chief of Staff Heather Hough and Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Vice President Jim Olson at Marquette Law School’s Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St., on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 12:15 p.m. Light lunch is included. Pre-register here.

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2. FEAR Tuesday: Goodmiles Nutrition Demo: Tuesday, Sept. 22

Pick up healthy-eating tips at a nutrition demo with Goodmiles, then go on a run with Forget Everything And Run (FEAR) at Wick Field, 4929 W. Vliet St., on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6 to 7 p.m.Register here.

3. Indeed We Can — United Community Center Night: Tuesday, Sept. 22

Support United Community Center at Indeed Brewing Company’s Walkers Point taproom, 530 S. 2nd St., on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 2 to 11 p.m., when the brewery donates 100% of its taproom net proceeds to UCC as part of its monthly “Indeed We Can” giving series. More information here.

4. W.O.L.F.E. (Work Out Low Fat Elders): Wednesday, Sept. 23

Join a free weekly exercise, socialization and nutrition program for Indigenous elders and friends 45 and older at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, 930 W. Historic Mitchell St., on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A meal is provided. More information here.

5. Jackson Park Farmers Market: Thursday, Sept. 24

Shop local produce and vendors at the Jackson Park Farmers Market at the boathouse, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. More information here.

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Alex Klaus is the education solutions reporter for the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and a corps member of Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America plays no role in editorial decisions in the NNS newsroom.

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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.