Get a health screening at the Milwaukee Central Library; receive neighborhood updates from the Milwaukee Police Department District 4; sing a song at Pepperpot on MLK; participate in yoga with County Executive David Crowley; and attend the monthly women’s gathering at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center.
Chesnie Wardell
Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 23
Student performers and special guests gather at Radio Milwaukee for a teen open mic. Teens will have the chance to perform in an open mic hosted by Grace Weber’s Music Lab on Friday, May 23 at 158 S. Barclay St. (Photo provided by Jen Ellis)
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5 things to know and do the week of May 19
Hear neighborhood updates from the Milwaukee Police Department District 7; show up for Amani Outreach Day; run with FEAR MKE; honor water in a traditional ceremony; and explore MPS careers.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 16
Beautify the Plazita area; learn about identity theft; celebrate the legacy of Malcolm X with Run Black & Green; purchase plants from Metcalfe Park Community Bridges; and plant seeds at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm.
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5 things to know and do the week of May 12
Attend a session on child support; participate in a poetry open mic; chill with law enforcement in the Garden Homes neighborhood; explore the Salvation Army’s community resource fair; and learn how to use the MKE Mobile Action app.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 9
Explore jobs during Milwaukee Peace Week; focus on health for Black mothers and infants; celebrate Mother’s Day with The New State; play chess at Kilbourn Reservoir Park; and purchase discount plants.
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5 things to know and do the week of May 5
Walk with Mayor Cavalier Johnson; learn about requirements for landlords; celebrate mental health with the Milwaukee County Overdose Prevention Team; attend a women’s health fair; and take in the latest line dance.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 2
Discuss your favorite anime series; celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Zócalo Food Park; volunteer at Green Tech Station; ride your bike through Havenwoods State Forest; and attend a session about Milwaukee’s food system.
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5 things to know and do the week of April 28
Receive a free haircut while talking to law enforcement; attend a listening session about Aurora Health Care; advocate for children in public schools; honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day; and learn how to oil paint at Mitchell Street Arts.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of April 25
Participate in Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s spring cleanup; swap clothing at the LGBT Community Center; beautify the Lindsay Heights neighborhood; learn about women’s health with other mothers; and celebrate Día del Niño.