It’s Friday 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.

The Urban Ecology Center, 1859 N. 40th St., invites everyone to come on a walk to clean up Washington Park on Saturday. (NNS file photo)

1. Help Clean Washington Park: Saturday, Sept. 2

The Urban Ecology Center, 1859 N. 40th St., invites everyone to come on a walk to clean up Washington Park on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. More information here.

2. Rummage Sale: Saturday, Sept. 2

The Apostolic Missionary Church will hold a rummage sale outside the church, 2686 S. 12th St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2. More information here.

3. Blues Ride to Site of Paramount Records: Sunday, Sept. 3

Ride with Red Bike & Green-Milwaukee to Grafton to visit the original site of Paramount Records on Sunday, Sept. 3. The group asks bikers to meet at the Pursenality, 6209 N. Teutonia Ave. at 9 a.m. More information here.

4. The 100 Black Men of Milwaukee Fishing Clinic: Sunday, Sept. 3

The 100 Black Men of Milwaukee is hosting its DNR Fishing Clinic for middle and high school students from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3 at Lakeshore State Park, 500 N. Harbor Drive, The clinic has a limit of 30 youths, and youths must be accompanied by an adult. More information here.

5. 414Flea Summer Series: Sunday, Sept. 3

The last outdoor market for the 414Flea Summer Series is Sunday, Sept. 3 at the Zócalo Food Park: 636 S. 6th St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 30 small businesses will gather to sell goods, clothing and more. Free parking is available, and everyone, including pets, are welcome. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 2

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
September 1, 2023

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 2</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />September 1, 2023</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f5f5f5"><em>It’s Friday 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/2023/08/47420889892_2707155b28_k-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-90456" /><figcaption>The Urban Ecology Center, 1859 N. 40th St., invites everyone to come on a walk to clean up Washington Park on Saturday. (NNS file photo)</figcaption></figure>
<h2><strong>1.  </strong><a href="https://calendar.urbanecologycenter.org/event/park-rangers-at-washington-park-14/"><strong>Help Clean Washington Park:</strong></a><strong> Saturday, Sept.  2   </strong></h2>
<p>The Urban Ecology Center, 1859 N. 40th St., invites everyone to come on a walk to clean up Washington Park on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. <a href="https://calendar.urbanecologycenter.org/event/park-rangers-at-washington-park-14/">More information here.</a></p>
<h2><strong>2.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1691803641303425?active_tab=about"><strong>Rummage Sale:</strong></a> <strong>Saturday, Sept. 2</strong></h2>
<p>The Apostolic Missionary Church will hold a rummage sale outside the church, 2686 S. 12th St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1691803641303425?active_tab=about">More information here.</a></p>
<h2><strong>3.</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=618769460379835&amp;set=gm.277592988240254"><strong>Blues Ride to Site of Paramount Records:</strong></a> <strong>Sunday, Sept. 3</strong></h2>
<p>Ride with Red Bike &amp; Green-Milwaukee to Grafton to visit the original site of Paramount Records on Sunday, Sept. 3. The group asks bikers to meet at the Pursenality, 6209 N. Teutonia Ave. at 9 a.m. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=618769460379835&amp;set=gm.277592988240254">More information here.</a></p>
<h2><strong>4.</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-100-black-men-of-milwaukee-fishing-clinic-tickets-700406934997?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=wsa&amp;aff=ebdsshwebmobile&amp;fbclid=IwAR3z4w0ptx561dEB4ntkKS8FOZKd1D3hckXEyA-sLIncBr2PbqryYVYhxkE">The 100 Black Men of Milwaukee Fishing Clinic:</a> <strong>Sunday, Sept. 3</strong></h2>
<p>The 100 Black Men of Milwaukee is hosting its DNR Fishing Clinic for middle and high school students from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3 at Lakeshore State Park, 500 N. Harbor Drive, The clinic has a limit of 30 youths, and youths must be accompanied by an adult. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-100-black-men-of-milwaukee-fishing-clinic-tickets-700406934997?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=wsa&amp;aff=ebdsshwebmobile&amp;fbclid=IwAR3z4w0ptx561dEB4ntkKS8FOZKd1D3hckXEyA-sLIncBr2PbqryYVYhxkE">More information here</a>.</p>
<h2><strong>5</strong>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2345106158994841/?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>414Flea Summer Series:</strong></a> <strong>Sunday, Sept. 3</strong></h2>
<p>The last outdoor market for the 414Flea Summer Series is Sunday, Sept. 3 at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZocaloFoodPark"><strong>Zócalo Food Park:</strong></a> 636 S. 6th St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 30 small businesses will gather to sell goods, clothing and more. Free parking is available, and everyone, including pets, are welcome. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2345106158994841/?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>
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 2

1. Help Clean Washington Park: Saturday, Sept. 2

2. Rummage Sale: Saturday, Sept. 2

3. Blues Ride to Site of Paramount Records: Sunday, Sept. 3

4. The 100 Black Men of Milwaukee Fishing Clinic: Sunday, Sept. 3

5. 414Flea Summer Series: Sunday, Sept. 3

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1. Help Clean Washington Park: Saturday, Sept. 2

2. Rummage Sale: Saturday, Sept. 2

3. Blues Ride to Site of Paramount Records: Sunday, Sept. 3

4. The 100 Black Men of Milwaukee Fishing Clinic: Sunday, Sept. 3

5. 414Flea Summer Series: Sunday, Sept. 3

OTHER EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Leaders Igniting Transformation

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter