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Community members gather for a crime and safety meeting led by Milwaukee Police Department District 3. The next meeting is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30 with MPD District 4. (Photo provided by Selenia Rodriguez)

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. Crime and Safety Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 30

Milwaukee Police Department District 4 will host a meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Milwaukee Police Academy, 6680 N. Teutonia Ave. You can listen to crime updates for the neighborhood and ask questions. Guest speaker John Busch from the Department of Homeland Security will discuss active shooter situations. More information here.

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2. Bilingual Storytime: Wednesday, Oct. 1

Rescued Roasters and Bilingual Storytime MKE are collaborating to host interactive bilingual stories read to children in English and Spanish from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 4435 W. Forest Home Ave. Children will also sing, dance and create crafts. Coffee and popcorn will be available for purchase. Click here to register. More information here.

3. Community Engagement Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 1

Milwaukee Police Department District 3 is hosting a community engagement meeting to discuss crime and safety, community organizing, block watches and nuisance properties. The meeting will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Greater Life Community Center, 2432 N. Teutonia Ave. More information here.

4. Stepping On Workshop: Thursday, Oct. 2

Stepping On is a seven-week workshop sponsored by Advocate Aurora Health that teaches individuals how to prevent falling. The workshop will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Thursday beginning Oct. 2 and will run through Nov. 13 at Aurora Sinai Medical Center, 945 N. 12th St., in the Garden Room on the first floor. To register, call 414-219-5241. Voluntary donations are accepted. More information here.

5. National Hispanic Heritage: Thursday, Oct. 2

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, LIBRE Initiative-Wisconsin will celebrate with music and food, cultural traditions and recognition of local leaders from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 at Catrina Cantina, 606 S. Fifth St. Click here to register. 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.