Learn about Nō Studios’ artist grant program; register for Milwaukee Recreation spring classes; visit Milwaukee museums that are back in business; attend the Milwaukee Police Department’s Citizen Academy info session; and check out Latino Arts’ “Hyphenated Americans” exhibit.
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
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Ana is the community engagement reporter and beat reporter for neighborhood groups and nonprofits. As the community engagement reporter, Ana is known for writing five things to know/do for the week and weekend, how to articles and spotlight articles. Ana attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated in 2017 with degrees in Spanish and journalism.
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Feb. 26
Help Ayuda Mutua in its supply drive; attend Voces de la Frontera’s news conference on freedom; check out Midwest Refrigerated Services’ job fair; help Dream Team United MKE’s donation drive and giveaway; and watch Tables Across Borders’ community cooking show.
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Fire safety 101: The habits and resources you need to survive
No one thinks it will happen to them, but fires can happen to anybody. See how you can keep your and your family safe with these basic resources and habits.
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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 22 to Feb. 27
A new café, Sam’s Place, is opening; Employ Milwaukee offers a job interview workshop; the Milwaukee Public Museum celebrates Black History Month; James Causey and Kondwani Fidel discuss “Unlearning Racism”; and watch the “REPair Divides” series.
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Feb. 19
Check out the Urban Ecology Center’s Winter Wonderwalks; get answers you need in the citizenship legal clinic; support Black-owned food trucks; participate in a talk about incarceration; and celebrate female hip-hop artists.
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5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 15 to Feb. 20
Hear from the people behind “Metcalfe Park: Black Vote Rising”; learn about “The roots of medical distrust in the Black community”; watch a workshop on credit scores; enjoy a virtual gospel jubilee fundraiser; and apply for a business accelerator program.
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An NNS Valentine’s Day: COVID-19 has taught this South Side couple how to weather the storms of life. Together.
It’s been a year since we last spoke with these lovebirds. So we decided to catch up. See what’s new in their lives, how the pandemic has impacted their relationship and what advice they have to offer.
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An NNS Valentine’s Day: After 30 years, North Side couple are still learning new things about their relationship
Starting a relationship can be hard, but maintaining a relationship requires real effort and work. Venice Williams and Demetrius Brown understand this better than most.
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Feb. 12
Get free flu shots at the Mexican Consulate; hear from artist Mauricio Ramirez; check out family craft day at Vibez Creative Arts Space; sign up for couple’s yoga; and view the stars with your valentine.
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5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 8 to Feb. 13
Attend a virtual town hall on COVID-19; watch a community forum on MPS school board candidates; nominate female residents for the Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer award; lunch and learn with Latino Arts; and sign up for a Ko-Thi Dance Company’s youth class.