Get a behind the scene look at the historic Hills Building, now the Mitchell Street Branch library, on Saturday, Sept. 26. (NNS file photo)

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. Clarke Square Park Movie Nights: Friday, Sept. 25

Catch a free outdoor movie with neighbors at Clarke Square Park, 2330 W. Vieau Place, on Friday, Sept. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. More information here.

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2. Doors Open Milwaukee — Mitchell Street Branch library: Saturday, Sept. 26

Go behind the scenes of the historic Hills Building, built in 1919 and now home to the Mitchell Street Branch library, at 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information here.

3. Greater Good(s) MKE Produce Market: Saturday, Sept. 26

Shop a pay-what-you-can produce market at Concordia 27, 801 N. 27th St., on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information here.

4. Community Forum: Healthcare and Food Equity Issues in Milwaukee County: Saturday, Sept. 26

Weigh in on healthcare and food access with the Milwaukee County League of Women Voters at the Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St., or on Zoom on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Register and get more information here.

5. Black Authors Market: Saturday, Sept. 26

Celebrate and meet local Black authors at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon to 4 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.