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Children breakdance during a block party hosted by Kellogg PEAK Initiative. The next block party is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at 2480 W. Cherry St. (Photo provided by Mariah Johnson)

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. Flavors of Muskego Way: Saturday, July 19 

Muskego Way Forward invites South Side residents to its community celebration from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at Reiske Park, 1640 S. 24th St. The market-style event will feature local vendors, pinatas, food and more. More information here. 

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2. Summer Celebration Slam Jam: Saturday, July 19

Local organizations across Milwaukee are partnering to host the third annual Summer Celebration Slam Jam from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at Missing Peace Community Collective, 3248 W. Brown St. There will be healthy food demonstrations, lead testing, yoga classes and other activities. The free event is open to the public. More information here. 

3. Food Not Bombs:  Saturday, July 19 

Food Not Bombs Milwaukee will hold a food drive for individuals to pick up free food and shop at the free store. It will take place starting at noon on Saturday, July 19 at Jackson Park, off South 43rd Street and West Cleveland Avenue, across from the pond. More information here. 

4. Coffee with a Cop: Saturday, July 19

The Milwaukee Police Department District 6 invites you to join liaison officers for coffee and discuss what’s happening in the neighborhood. Coffee with a Cop will be from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19 at the Brew-Jas Coffee House, 3062 S. 13th St. More information here. 

5. PEAK Initiative Block Party: Saturday, July 19

PEAK Initiative will host its annual block party from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at 2480 W. Cherry St. Attendees will enjoy free food and ice cream, live music, games and community sources. 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.