Individuals gather for a weekly art class that teaches them about ceramics. During the next session on Wednesday, June 25 at 710 W. Historic Mitchell St., individuals will learn how to make their own ramen bowl. (Photo provided by Rew Gordon)

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. Garden Community Swaps:  Tuesday, June 24

Alice’s Garden Urban Farm will be hosting a garden community swap from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24 at 2136 N. 21st St. During this community swap session, you will bring in puzzles and board games to give to someone else and acquire new items. More information here. 

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2. Ramen Bowl Class: Wednesday, June 25 

Learn how to make a ramen bowl from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25 at Mitchell Street Arts, 710 W. Historic Mitchell St. The class will be led by artist Sam Wolf and is pay-what-you-can. A $20 donation is suggested. Click here to register. More information here. 

3. Free Legal Services Biweekly: Wednesday, June 25

The Sherman Park Community Association and Legal Action of Wisconsin are partnering to provide residents living in the 53210 and 53216 ZIP codes with free biweekly legal services. Office hours are from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25 at 3526 W. Fond du Lac Ave. More information here. 

4. Ice Cream Social: Thursday, June 26

VIA Community Development Corp. is hosting an ice cream social from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at Rogers Playfield, 3514 W. Rogers St. La Michoacana Plus will be passing out free ice cream. In addition, there will be local resources, activities and more to participate in. More information here.  

5. Habitat Helpers – Invasive Species Removal: Thursday, June 26 

Havenwoods State Forest Park is seeking volunteers to help remove invasive species from its Naturalist’s Backyard and Rain Garden areas from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at 6141 N. Hopkins St. You will learn what invasive species are and what’s being targeted. Volunteers should come dressed appropriately in closed-toe shoes, long pants, insect repellent and sunscreen. Bring a bottle of water; additional supplies will be provided. 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.