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. League of Women Voters Milwaukee County – Voter Registration: Monday, Oct. 5

Register to vote with the League of Women Voters Milwaukee County at the Milwaukee County Library’s Zablocki branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., on Monday, Oct. 5 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. More information here.

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2. Coffee with Community Leaders: Tuesday, Oct. 6

Learn about the Milwaukee Elections Commission and meet community leaders over coffee at the Clark Square Park Pavillion, 2330 W. Vieau Place, on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. More information here.

3. MKE Night Market Western Night: Wednesday, Oct. 7

Shop local vendors, artists and performers at MKE Night Market’s Western Night at 321 W. Wisconsin Ave. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. More information here.

4. Storytelling Workshop with Ex Fabula: Wednesday, Oct. 7

Learn to discover, structure and share a true personal story with storytelling coaches at Kuumba Juice & Coffee, 274 E. Keefe Ave., on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. More information here.

5. Havenwoods Walking Club: Thursday, Oct. 8

Take a relaxed walk through the trails while discussing what you’re reading with the Milwaukee Public Library’s Havenwoods Walking Book Club.  Meet at the Havenwoods Environmental Awareness Center, 6141 N. Hopkins St., on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 10 to 11 a.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.