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.

Drug overdoses continue to claim too many Milwaukee lives. Learn more about resources during Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday. (NNS file photo by Edgar Mendez)

1. Community Meeting for Midtown Residents: Tuesday, Aug. 29

The Midtown Neighborhood Alliance MKE is hosting its monthly community meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at PEAK Initiative, 2480 W. Cherry St. Join a discussion about improving the Midtown neighborhood for residents. More information here.

2. Supermoon Gazing: Wednesday, Aug. 30

The Garden District Neighborhood Association invites you to view the supermoon that is expected to light the sky on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. in its community garden on South 6^th Street and West Howard Avenue. Bring your chair. More information here.

3. Overdose Awareness Day: Thursday, Aug. 31

Thursday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Serenity Inns and Twelve Step Club are hosting an event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 4102 W. Townsend St. Those interested can come to hear speakers and learn about resources to prevent and reduce the number of overdoses. Check our archives for coverage on Milwaukee’s overdose crisis.

4. Safe Sleep Classes: Wednesday, Aug. 30

Learn how to help your child get to sleep safely through free classes offered by the City of Milwaukee Health Department Wednesday August 30 at 9 a.m. at the Southside Health Center, 1639 S. 23rd St. To make an appointment call 414-286-8620. More information here.

5. MotionMakers Meet-Up: Thursday, Aug. 31

If you are someone who works in motion graphics, also known as mographs, and want to network, check out this MotionMakers event by Blackbox Visual. The event takes place on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Vine Humboldt, 3000 S. Howell Ave. Tickets are free but limited. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 28

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
August 28, 2023

<h1>5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 28</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />August 28, 2023</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f8f8f8"><em>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</em> <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"></a><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/submit-a-story/?indypress=story"><em>clicking here</em></a><em> at least two weeks in advance.</em></p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/51416430769_12b7008a2b_k-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-90406" /><figcaption>Drug overdoses continue to claim too many Milwaukee lives. Learn more about resources during Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday. (NNS file photo by Edgar Mendez)</figcaption></figure>
<h2>1.<em> </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/6552676054797366/6552676071464031/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D"><strong>Community Meeting for Midtown Residents:</strong></a><strong><u> </u></strong><strong>Tuesday, Aug. 29</strong></h2>
<p>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MidtownMilwaukee">Midtown Neighborhood Alliance MKE</a> is hosting its monthly community meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at PEAK Initiative, 2480 W. Cherry St. Join a discussion about improving the Midtown neighborhood for residents. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/6552676054797366/6552676071464031/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">More information here</a>.</p>
<h2>2. <a href="https://milwaukeegdna.com/calendar/"><strong>Supermoon Gazing:</strong></a> <strong>Wednesday, Aug. 30</strong></h2>
<p>The Garden District Neighborhood Association invites you to view the supermoon that is expected to light the sky on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. in its community garden on South &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6<sup>th</sup> Street and West Howard Avenue. Bring your chair. <a href="https://milwaukeegdna.com/calendar/">More information here. </a>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>3. <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10103963444307834&amp;set=gm.1395770160968753&amp;idorvanity=918805981998509">Overdose Awareness Day:</a></strong> <strong>Thursday, Aug. 31</strong></h2>
<p>Thursday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Serenity Inns and Twelve Step Club are hosting an event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 4102 W. Townsend St. Those interested can come to hear speakers and learn about resources to prevent and reduce the number of overdoses. <a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/?s=overdose">Check our archives for coverage on Milwaukee's overdose crisis.</a></p>
<h2>4. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=247884981515766&amp;set=pb.100088827961405.-2207520000.&amp;type=3"><strong>Safe Sleep Classes: </strong></a><strong>Wednesday, Aug. 30</strong></h2>
<p>Learn how to help your child get to sleep safely through free classes offered by the City of Milwaukee Health Department &nbsp;Wednesday August 30 at 9 a.m. at the Southside Health Center, 1639 S. 23rd St. To make an appointment call 414-286-8620. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=247884981515766&amp;set=pb.100088827961405.-2207520000.&amp;type=3">More information here.</a></p>
<h2>5. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/motionmakers-end-of-summer-2023-mograph-meetup-tickets-677008770457?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete"><strong>MotionMakers Meet-Up:</strong></a> <strong>Thursday, Aug. 31</strong></h2>
<p>If you are someone who works in motion graphics, also known as mographs, and want to network, check out this MotionMakers event by Blackbox Visual. The event takes place on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Vine Humboldt, 3000 S. Howell Ave. Tickets are free but limited. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/motionmakers-end-of-summer-2023-mograph-meetup-tickets-677008770457?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete">More information here.</a></p>
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5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 28

1. Community Meeting for Midtown Residents: Tuesday, Aug. 29

2. Supermoon Gazing: Wednesday, Aug. 30

3. Overdose Awareness Day: Thursday, Aug. 31

4. Safe Sleep Classes: Wednesday, Aug. 30

5. MotionMakers Meet-Up: Thursday, Aug. 31

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1. Community Meeting for Midtown Residents: Tuesday, Aug. 29

2. Supermoon Gazing: Wednesday, Aug. 30

3. Overdose Awareness Day: Thursday, Aug. 31

4. Safe Sleep Classes: Wednesday, Aug. 30

5. MotionMakers Meet-Up: Thursday, Aug. 31

Related

Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter