Receive self-care treatment for Father’s Day; learn how to use technology at the Milwaukee Public Library Capitol Branch; attend a cookout with law enforcement; walk through Jackson Park; and drive to a mobile food pantry.
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 June 6
Ride your bike through Garden Homes; pamper yourself for Men’s Wellness Day; build networking skills with HoneyBee Sage Wellness; attend a cookout; and celebrate National Puerto Rican Day.
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5 things to know and do the week of June 2
Hear from community officials; attend the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch after school; participate in arts and crafts at Independence First; stretch your body; and eat dinner with residents.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 30
Attend a salsa workshop; participate in an intergenerational discussion on film; watch a performance by Black Arts MKE Inc.; support Rooted & Rising’s annual fundraiser; and shop local vendors.
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5 things to know and do the week of May 26
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.
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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.