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Individuals receive assistance with securing a job through Milwaukee Public Schools. MPS is hosting a career fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet St. (Photo provided by Kara Posnanski)

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. Amani Affordable Home Tour: Monday, Oct. 27

Residents are invited to get on a bus and tour the Amani neighborhood from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27. Attendees will meet at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust Ave. You will learn about affordable home options and what’s happening in the neighborhood. The first 25 people to register and complete an onsite survey will receive a $25 gift card. Click here to RSVP. More information here. 

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2. Cutz, Cops and Conversation: Monday, Oct 27

Owen’s Place and Milwaukee Police Department District 7 are hosting a barbershop-style conversation for youths ages 16 through 24. Free haircuts and food will be available while you engage with law enforcement. The conversation is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27 at 4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave. More information here.

3. Women’s Gathering: Wednesday, Oct. 29

Circles of Strength is a program that offers a space and provides services for individuals who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault and more. A women’s gathering will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, 930 W. Historic Mitchell St. Women 18 and up will experience a poetry writing workshop with Michaela Lacy. Food will be provided. More information here.

4. Day of the Dead Ofrendas: Wednesday, Oct. 29

Managing artistic director Jacobo Lovo of Latino Arts Inc. will guide community members on a gallery tour focusing on the Day of the Dead Ofrendas exhibit. You will learn about art, symbolism and other techniques. The English tour begins at 8:30 a.m. and the Spanish tour is at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1028 S. Ninth St. Registration is $5. More information here.

5. October Career Fair: Wednesday, Oct. 29

Milwaukee Public Schools is hosting a career fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet St. There will be onsite interviews. 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.