Learn about Milwaukee Public Schools Grow Your Own program on Wednesday, June 3 during a virtual event. (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 by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.

1. Free Food and Fellowship: Tuesday, June 2

Enjoy a free dinner and fellowship with the Konionia Family Development Center, 2944 N. 9th St., on Tuesday, June 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. More information here.

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2. Love, Peace and Soul Band at Indaba Nights: Wednesday, June 3

Listen to local entertainers and watch world-class art organizations at Indaba Nights on Wednesday, June 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Indaba Band Shell on the grounds of St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care-Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. More information here.

3. Bike Ride Thru the Parks: Wednesday, June 3

Bike through the Estabrook Beer Garden, 4600 Eastabrook Parkway,  with the Milwaukee Parks Foundation and Wisconsin Bike Fed on Wednesday, June 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. More information here.

4. MPS Grow Your Own Information Session: Wednesday, June 3

Learn about Milwaukee Public Schools Grow Your Own program, which allows recent MPS graduates to work 15 to 30 hours a week as a paraprofessional while attending college for a bachelor’s degree at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3. This event is virtual. Register here.

5. Prevention in the Park: Thursday, June 4

Learn and practice injury prevention strategies, connect with local resources, explore services from women and children’s health teams and more with Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital at the North Point Water Tower, 2288 N. Lake Drive, at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. More information here.

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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.