Volunteers help set up for the mobile food pantry at the Dominican Center. The next mobile pantry is in the Muskego Way neighborhood from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at 1414 S. Comstock Ave. (Photo provided by Dominican Center)

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. Honoring the Fathers: Monday, June 9 

To kickoff Father’s Day, Sherman Phoenix Marketplace invites fathers to experience free pampering services, dinner and gifts from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9 at 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Click here to register. More information here. 

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2. Tech-splanation: Tuesday, June 10

If you’re an older adult who struggles with using technology, you can bring your device to the Milwaukee Public Library Capitol Branch, 3969 N. 74th St., from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. A librarian will explain how to use it and answer your questions. More information here. 

3. Brat with a Cop: Wednesday, June 11 

The Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office are partnering to host “Brat with a Cop” from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 at Center Street Park, 6420 W. Clarke St. This community pop-up is free and open to the public. You will enjoy fellowshipping, food and music. More information here. 

4. Walking Club: Thursday, June 12 

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center Inc. will be leading biweekly walks from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting Thursday, June 12 at 3500 W. Forest Home Ave. This walk is meant to improve heart health, lower stress, improve sleep and provide other benefits. All ages are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. Before the walk begins, you can visit the Jackson Park Farmers Market from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. More information here. 

5. Mobile Food Pantry: Thursday, June 12 

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin will host a mobile food pantry in the Muskego Way neighborhood from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at 1414 S. Comstock Ave. Guests will receive a box filled with meat and produce. 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.