Residents gather for a monthly VIA CDC meeting in August. The next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 3524 W. National Ave. (Photo by Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local)

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 byclicking here at least two weeks in advance.

1. Bank like a Boss: Monday, Feb. 9

Young people ages 16 to 24 can learn financial literacy skills and open a checking and savings account with Summit Credit Union from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9. at Owen’s Place, 4610 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. School or government ID required. More information here.

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2. All Ages Bingo Night: Tuesday, Feb. 10

Join Merrill Park Neighbors at the St. Rose community room, 540 N. 31st St. on Tuesday, Feb. 10 for a free bingo night from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome, but attendees under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. More information here.

3. Building Unity with Wisconsin Voices: Wednesday, Feb. 11

Join Building Unity on Wednesday, Feb. 11 for a potluck and monthly gathering to explore collaborative action and speak with groups working for peace, justice, sustainability and mutual aid. The meeting will be held on the seventh floor of Wisconsin Voices, 4201 N. 27th St., from 6 to 8:30 p.m. More information here.

4. February Neighbor Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 11

VIA Community Development Corp. is hosting its monthly meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 3524 W. National Ave. Dinner will be provided. RSVP to attend here. More information here.

5. Jam House: Thursday, Feb. 12

Arts @ Large is hosting a free jam to play and listen to music on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m., 1100 S. 5th St. A piano, amp and drums are provided. More information here.

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Alex Klaus is the education solutions reporter for the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and a corps member of Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America plays no role in editorial decisions in the NNS newsroom.

Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.

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Alex Klaus covers education and is a Report for America corps member. Previously, she covered Detroit K-12 schools for Chalkbeat Detroit. She’s also reported for Outlier Media, Detroit Documenters and Bridge Detroit as a freelancer. She graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in urban studies and public history.