See what organizations are still hosting holiday-related events and learn how to enjoy the holidays despite the pandemic.
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 this week in Milwaukee: Dec. 14 to Dec. 19
Get a free family holiday portrait; pose questions to the ThriveOn Collaboration; tune into “REPair Divides”; do yoga with Milwaukee Recreation; and watch “The Hip Hop Nutcracker.”
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Dec. 11
Donate to Milwaukee’s annual holiday drive; gaze at stars with the Milwaukee Public Museum; make holiday ornaments with Vibez Creative Arts Space; clean up North 27th Street; and check out “Hip-Hop & Health.”
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5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Dec. 7 to Dec. 12
Participate in a virtual networking and mentorship event; learn about how affordable housing intersects with mental health; attend the virtual Wellness Commons ribbon-cutting ceremony; submit your holiday story to Safe & Sound; and volunteer at the Riverwest Food Pantry.
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Dec. 4
Visit the Los Rostros Ocultos exhibit; enjoy a free day at the Milwaukee County Zoo; take a candlelight hike for children; nominate residents for the James G. White award; and check out Kohl’s Family Sundays at the art museum.
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NNS Spotlight: She’s writing a new chapter for Black-owned bookstores in Milwaukee
Cetonia Weston-Roy believes Black people ought to be able to see their authentic selves portrayed in the books they read. That’s why she created the Niche Book Bar.
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5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Nov. 30 to Dec. 5
Donate to the Milwaukee Diaper Mission; remember winter parking regulations begin; learn about ancient astronomy; join the “Native Strong” town hall meeting; and check out Saving Our Sons Mentoring Movement.
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Nov. 27
Shop small on Black Friday; donate blood; volunteer at The Gathering; join a step-by-step paint class; and support a “pop out” in Washington Heights.
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5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Nov. 23 to Nov. 28
Learn about the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor program; support a community harvest feast; see Milwaukee’s holiday lights; check out The Domes; and donate blood.
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5 things to do and know the weekend of Nov. 20
Support new businesses opening at the Sherman Phoenix; check out Xeroine Illustration’s pop-up; learns the ins and outs of owning at a housing resource fair; make a gingerbread house; and remember to rake those leaves.