Kick off the week off with a barbershop-style discussion; learn about legal rights from the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance; explore job opportunities; celebrate Earth Day in Clarke Square; and participate in Lincoln Village’s neighborhood cleanup.
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 April 18
Receive a free box of food; check out accessories and skin products; support a youth entrepreneur at the Sherman Phoenix Marketplace; practice your English skills; and participate in an Easter egg hunt.
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5 things to know and do the week of April 14
Celebrate 414 Day at King Hall; stay updated on what’s happening in the Muskego Way neighborhood; present your poem at an open mic; attend a potluck dinner with Merrill residents; and let your voice be heard about policing in Milwaukee.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of April 11
Search for Easter eggs; receive community resources from Dream Team United WI; learn how to be a gentleman; focus on your health for National Minority Health Awareness Month; and support local vendors at 414Flea.
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5 things to know and do the week of April 7
Share your input on a strategic plan in Washington Park; donate clothing to Muskego Way Forward; perform at a karaoke night; properly dispose of medication with the Milwaukee Police Department District 5; and learn ways to boost your business at the Sherman Phoenix.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of April 4
Meet creators at BizStarts Community Market; participate in a festival for Native families; make a vegan snack at The Table; clean Washington Park with the Urban Ecology Center; and attend a dance session about Black music.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 31
Connect with fathers through the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services; join Metcalfe Park in its monthly neighborhood meeting; improve your English skills; meet real estate experts; and play your favorite vinyl record.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 28
Learn safety techniques during Women’s History Month; connect with youth at the African-American Roundtable; support local vendors; join the Black community in an urban hike; and enjoy a sweet treat with the Milwaukee Police Department.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 24
Learn more about immigration rights; join Walker’s Point Association in a community gathering; share how you feel with the Hmong American Women’s Association Inc.; meet the county supervisor of District 12; and provide feedback on the biennial budget.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 21
Celebrate the winter residency of DeMar Walker; explore indigenous topics; attend a group therapy session at BLK Girl Space; learn what it takes to obtain a GED; and support a vendor market featuring local women-owned businesses.