It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about as the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please email info@milwaukeenns.org and put “5 things” in the subject line by noon Thursday.

1. Watch “Metcalfe Park: Black Vote Rising”: Ongoing

371 Productions recently produced  “Metcalfe Park: Black Vote Rising.” The short film follows Danell Cross and Melody McCurtis of Metcalfe Park Community Bridges as they work to encourage Metcalfe Park residents to use their voices and vote. The short film can be viewed on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Wisconsin Watch.   

READ: Community Heroes: Metcalfe Park organizers go digital with mass-texting and mutual aid during COVID-19 crisis

2. Virtual story time and programming at the Milwaukee Public Library: Friday, Oct. 23

The Milwaukee Public Library is hosting virtual story time and programming for children in Spanish and English. The Spanish program will be held on Zoom from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. The English program will be held on Zoom and begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. The programs feature stories and songs and are designed to help children develop early literacy skills.  

3. Pedal and paddle with Red Bike & Green Milwaukee: Saturday, Oct. 24

Red Bike & Green Milwaukee, along with its partners, is hosting a biking and kayaking event. The group will meet at the Lincoln Park Pavilion, 1301 W. Hampton Ave., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. The plan is to ride a few miles on the Oak Leaf Trail toward the Milwaukee River and then jump in some kayaks. There is a limited number of kayaks available.

4. Vliet Street pumpkin patch: Saturday, Oct. 24

Ald. Russell Stamper II is inviting residents to check out the Vliet Street pumpkin patch and pick up a free pumpkin. The patch will be at the Vliet Street Oasis, 3743 W. Vliet St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. There will be refreshments, including warm beverages and Pete’s Pops.    

5. Community pop-up and grocery giveaway: Sunday, Oct. 25

The Parklawn Assembly of God and Dream Team United MKE are hosting a community pop-up and grocery giveaway. The event will take place at Parklawn Assembly of God, 3725 N. Sherman Blvd., from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. Food boxes and other products will be distributed.    

Bonus: Fireside reading circle of “Unlearn”: Saturday, Oct. 25

As part of the “See Me Because: Art Start Portrait Project Volume 8,” currently on display at Alice’s Garden, there will be a reading of the book, “Unlearn: 1010 Simple Truths for a Better Life” by Humble the Poet. The reading circle will take place at Alice’s Garden, 2136 N. 21st St., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. Books will be provided, but attendees are advised to bring a chair, wear a mask and layer up.

Bonus: Service journalism for Milwaukee: News414

Earlier this year, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Wisconsin Watch and Outlier Media launched News414. News414 is service journalism that works for and with Milwaukee residents to provide them with the information they need regarding housing, mental health and domestic violence, food security, health and safety and jobs and money. Join News414 today by texting MILWAUKEE to 73224.

Bonus: The latest coronavirus coverage from NNS

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service reporters are hard at work bringing readers up-to-date information regarding coronavirus. Stay informed on coronavirus by following us on our Facebook page and subscribing to our daily newsletter. All coronavirus related articles can be found on this landing page. If you have a question or concern about coronavirus, send them in our way. We’re here to serve you.

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5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 24

by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
October 23, 2020

<h1>5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 24</h1> <p class="byline">by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />October 23, 2020</p> <br /> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-70601 is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/49819451532_8732ba258e_o.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-70601" height="3807" width="5705" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Watch a short film featuring Metcalfe Park Community Bridges’ Danell Cross and Melody McCurtis by 371 Productions. (Photo by Sue Vliet)</figcaption></figure> <p class="p1"><i>It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about as the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.</i></p> <p class="p1"><i>If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please email info@milwaukeenns.org and put “5 things” in the subject line by noon </i><b><i>Thursday</i></b><span class="s1"><i>.</i><b><br /> </b></span></p> <p><b>1. Watch “Metcalfe Park: Black Vote Rising”: Ongoing</b></p> <p>371 Productions recently produced<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>“Metcalfe Park: Black Vote Rising.” The short film follows Danell Cross and Melody McCurtis of Metcalfe Park Community Bridges as they work to encourage Metcalfe Park residents to use their voices and vote. The short film can be viewed on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=436PBWqGsmU"><span class="s2">YouTube</span></a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=687611805496491"><span class="s2">Facebook</span></a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/theintercept/status/1318951248977080320"><span class="s2">Twitter</span></a>, <a href="https://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2020/10/wisconsin-gop-leaders-made-it-harder-t"><span class="s2">Wisconsin Watch</span></a>.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; &nbsp; </span></p> <p><b>READ:</b> <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2020/04/02/community-heroes-metcalfe-park-organizers-go-digital-with-mass-texting-and-mutual-aid-during-covid-19-crisis/"><span class="s3">Community Heroes: Metcalfe Park organizers go digital with mass-texting and mutual aid during COVID-19 crisis</span></a><span class="s1"><b><br /> </b></span></p> <p><b>2. Virtual story time and programming at the Milwaukee Public Library: Friday, Oct. 23</b></p> <p>The Milwaukee Public Library is hosting virtual story time and programming for children in Spanish and English. The <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92600751852"><span class="s2">Spanish program</span></a> will be held on Zoom from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. The <a href="https://zoom.us/j/681728982?status=success"><span class="s2">English program</span></a> will be held on Zoom and begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. The programs feature stories and songs and are designed to help children develop early literacy skills. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span><span class="s1"><b><br /> </b></span></p> <p><span class="s4"><span class="s5"><b>3. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/739927766591476/">Pedal and paddle with Red Bike &amp; Green Milwaukee</a></b></span></span><b>: Saturday, Oct. 24</b></p> <p>Red Bike &amp; Green Milwaukee, along with its partners, is hosting a biking and kayaking event. The group will meet at the Lincoln Park Pavilion, 1301 W. Hampton Ave., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. The plan is to ride a few miles on the Oak Leaf Trail toward the Milwaukee River and then jump in some kayaks. There is a limited number of kayaks available. <span class="s1"><b><br /> </b></span></p> <p><b>4. Vliet Street pumpkin patch: Saturday, Oct. 24</b></p> <p>Ald. Russell Stamper II is inviting residents to check out the Vliet Street pumpkin patch and pick up a free pumpkin. The patch will be at the Vliet Street Oasis, 3743 W. Vliet St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. There will be refreshments, including warm beverages and Pete’s Pops. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span class="s1"><b><br /> </b></span></p> <p><b>5. Community pop-up and grocery giveaway: Sunday, Oct. 25</b></p> <p>The Parklawn Assembly of God and Dream Team United MKE are hosting a community pop-up and grocery giveaway. The event will take place at Parklawn Assembly of God, 3725 N. Sherman Blvd., from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. Food boxes and other products will be distributed. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p1"><b>Bonus: </b><a href="%22htt"><span class="s2"><b>Fireside reading circle of “Unlearn”</b></span></a><b>: Saturday, Oct. 25</b></p> <p class="p1">As part of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/785863428917505/?event_time_id=785863445584170"><span class="s2">“See Me Because: Art Start Portrait Project Volume 8,” </span></a>currently on display at Alice’s Garden, there will be a reading of the book, “Unlearn: 1010 Simple Truths for a Better Life” by Humble the Poet. The reading circle will take place at Alice’s Garden, 2136 N. 21st St., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. Books will be provided, but attendees are advised to bring a chair, wear a mask and layer up.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Bonus: </b><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/news414/"><span class="s2"><b>Service journalism for Milwaukee: News414<br /> </b></span></a></p> <p class="p1">Earlier this year, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Wisconsin Watch and Outlier Media launched <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/news414/how-news"><span class="s2">News414</span></a>. News414 is service journalism that works for and with Milwaukee residents to provide them with the information they need regarding housing, mental health and domestic violence, food security, health and safety and jobs and money. Join News414 today by texting MILWAUKEE to 73224.</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s6"><b>Bonus: </b><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/tag/coronavirus/"><span class="s2"><b>The latest coronavirus coverage from NNS</b></span></a></span></p> <p class="p2">Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service reporters are hard at work bringing readers up-to-date information regarding coronavirus. Stay informed on coronavirus by following us on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/milwaukeenns/"><span class="s2">Facebook page</span></a> and subscribing to our daily newsletter. All coronavirus related articles can be found on this <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/milwaukee-covid-19-coverage/"><span class="s2">landing page</span></a>. If you have a question or concern about coronavirus, <a href="https://milwa"><span class="s2">send them in our way</span></a>. 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