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.

Independence First does a monthly food distribution for seniors ages 60 and up. The next one is Friday, Feb. 16 at 540 S. First St. (Photo provided by Independence First).

1. Winter Game Night: Friday, Feb. 16

The Martin Drive Neighborhood Association will host its seventh annual winter game night at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16 at 1260 N. 43rd St. Residents can bring a game and food to ensure a good time. Click here to RSVP. More information here.

2. Free Senior Food Distribution: Friday, Feb. 16

Independence First will hold its monthly senior food distribution from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 16 at 540 S. First St. Seniors should bring a valid ID. They will need to fill out an enrollment form before receiving free food. More information here.

3. Aurora Mobile Health Clinic: Friday, Feb. 16

Aurora Health Care will be at the Milwaukee Public Library Villard Square Branch to provide adults and children free health care services, including health screenings, medication review and more. The health clinic will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16 at 5190 N. 35th St. More information here.

4. Science Night: Friday, Feb. 16

American Science & Surplus invites you to experience a night filled with hands-on science experimentsfrom 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16 at 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave. Children must be supervised during this free event. More information here.

5. Blackout Vendor Market: Saturday, Feb. 17

Small business vendors will gather from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Sherman Phoenix Marketplace, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave. You can purchase food and other goods to support a small business. Click here to see the list of vendors. More information here.

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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 16

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
February 16, 2024

<h1>5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 16</h1>
<p class="byline">by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />February 16, 2024</p>

<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f7f4f4"><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/2024/02/53254634230_5640047690_k-1-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-93605" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Independence First does a monthly food distribution for seniors ages 60 and up. The next one is Friday, Feb. 16 at 540 S. First St. (Photo provided by Independence First).</figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1.</strong> <a href="https://www.martin-drive.org/game_nights">Winter Game Night:</a><strong> Friday, Feb. 16</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://www.martin-drive.org/about">The Martin Drive Neighborhood Association</a> will host its seventh annual winter game night at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16 at 1260 N. 43rd St. Residents can bring a game and food to ensure a good time. <a href="https://www.evite.com/event/0192ZPWBJ2XC3Q7XMEPOV5L6S2NELQ">Click here to RSVP.</a> <a href="https://www.martin-drive.org/game_nights">&nbsp;More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2.</strong><a href="https://www.independencefirst.org/Events/Food-Distribution-for-Seniors.htm?Occurrence=2024-02-16T10:00:00"> Free Senior Food Distribution:</a> <strong>Friday, Feb. 16</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://www.independencefirst.org/IndependenceFirst/About-Us.htm">Independence First</a> will hold its monthly senior food distribution from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 16 at 540 S. First St. Seniors should bring a valid ID. They will need to fill out an enrollment form before receiving free food. <a href="https://www.independencefirst.org/Events/Food-Distribution-for-Seniors.htm?Occurrence=2024-02-16T10:00:00">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3.</strong><a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=144083"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=144083">Aurora Mobile Health Clinic: </a><strong>Friday, Feb. 16</strong></h2>
<p>Aurora Health Care will be at the <a href="https://www.mpl.org/hours_locations/villard_square.php">Milwaukee Public Library Villard Square Branch</a> to provide adults and children free health care services, including health screenings, medication review and more. The health clinic will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16 at 5190 N. 35th St. <a href="https://www.mpl.org/services/events/?eid=144083">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4. </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/274325452155942?ref=newsfeed">Science Night:</a> <strong>Friday, Feb. 16</strong></h2>
<p>American Science &amp; Surplus invites you to experience a night filled with hands-on science experimentsfrom 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16 at 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave. Children must be supervised during this free event. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/274325452155942?ref=newsfeed">More information here.</a><strong></strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5.</strong> <a href="https://www.shermanphoenix.com/event-details/blackout-vendor-market-2">Blackout Vendor Market:</a> <strong>Saturday, Feb. 17</strong></h2>
<p>Small business vendors will gather from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Sherman Phoenix Marketplace, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave. You can purchase food and other goods to support a small business. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=786753003469928&amp;set=gm.360154233600425">Click here to see the list of vendors.</a> <a href="https://www.shermanphoenix.com/event-details/blackout-vendor-market-2">More information here.</a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/02/12/24-ways-you-can-celebrate-black-history-month-in-milwaukee/">BONUS: Here’s where you can celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee</a></h2>
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 16

1. Winter Game Night: Friday, Feb. 16

2. Free Senior Food Distribution: Friday, Feb. 16

3. Aurora Mobile Health Clinic: Friday, Feb. 16

4. Science Night: Friday, Feb. 16

5. Blackout Vendor Market: Saturday, Feb. 17

BONUS: Here’s where you can celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee

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1. Winter Game Night: Friday, Feb. 16

2. Free Senior Food Distribution: Friday, Feb. 16

3. Aurora Mobile Health Clinic: Friday, Feb. 16

4. Science Night: Friday, Feb. 16

5. Blackout Vendor Market: Saturday, Feb. 17

BONUS: Here’s where you can celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee

Coming Attractions

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Chesnie WardellStaff Reporter