A family spends time together during the holiday parade at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, which runs through Sunday, Jan. 5. (Photo provided by Lynn Winter)

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. ESL Drop-in Tutoring: Monday, Dec. 23

If you need help improving your English skills, ESL tutors will be available from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. You can receive help with reading, writing, listening and speaking. More information here.

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2. Community Christmas Gift Giveaway: Tuesday, Dec. 24

Evolve Church is partnering with various organizations and community activists to host a community Christmas giveaway for the 11th annual RBG GiftMust MKE from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 6550 N. 76th St. Resources and other services will also be provided. Registration is required. More information here.

3 JobsWork MKE Office Hours: Tuesday, Dec. 24

JobsWork MKE will offer employment readiness workshops and assistance addressing employment barriers to residents from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24. This will take place at 2470 W. Locust St. Walk-ins are welcome. More information here.

4. Kwanzaa 2024 Opening and Traditional Ceremony: Thursday, Dec. 26 

The Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum will host an opening and traditional ceremony for Kwanzaa at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26 at 2620 W. Center St. Attendees will honor the first principle of Kwanzaa called, Umoja (unity). This event is free and open to all. More information here. 

5. Holiday Floral Show: The Domes Holiday Parade: runs through Sunday, Jan. 5

The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory is hosting a holiday parade that runs through Sunday, Jan. 5 at 524 S. Layton Blvd. It will feature a bed of poinsettias and stationary floats, honoring various holidays, such as Advent, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Special hours vary. Admission prices range from $6 to $9 for children and adults. More information here. 

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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.