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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. Healthy Warrior Men’s Gathering: Friday, Nov. 13

Men 18 and older are invited to the Healthy Warrior Men’s Gathering at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center parking lot, 930 W. Historic Mitchell St., on Friday, Nov. 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. Please RSVP on the Facebook page. More information here.

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2. Caring for the Caregiver: Saturday, Nov. 14

Caregivers can get a day of support with food, massages, gifts and free community resources at the fourth annual Caring for the Caregiver event at Ascension Southeast Wisconsin Hospital St. Joseph Campus, 5000 W. Chambers St., on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free on-site respite care is available for loved ones. Registration is required here.

3. Handmade Holiday: Saturday, Nov. 14

Browse holiday gifts from local makers filling the halls and businesses at Torzala Brewing Company’s fourth Handmade Holiday at the Lincoln Warehouse, 2018 S. 1st St., on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information here.

4. Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway: Saturday, Nov. 14

Get a Thanksgiving turkey at the 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at the corner of North 37th and West Center streets on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Turkeys are available first come, first served. More information here.

5. Milwaukee Intertribal Circle Open House: Saturday, Nov. 14

Attend the Milwaukee Intertribal Circle’s Open House at 6510 W. Layton Ave., Suite 101, on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tour the space, learn about the organization’s mission and programs and more. 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.

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.