Participate in a discussion for men; stay updated on your neighborhood with the Milwaukee Police Department District 7; learn how to use your technology; receive free resources during County Days; and honor Native HIV/AIDs Awareness Day.
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 March 14
Check out science projects that address environmental challenges; attend a town hall meeting; participate in the Sankofa Drum Circle; celebrate the grand opening of Style Pop Cafe; and have coffee with a cop.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 10
Join other entrepreneurs in a group therapy session; learn how to handle your finances; prepare a tasty snack at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch; enroll your child into La Causa Charter School; and participate in a restorative justice cypher.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 7
Sing karaoke at Revel Bar; explore job opportunities at Owen’s Place; discuss the needs of youths; learn how to garden; and add new clothes to your closet.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 3
Participate in suicide prevention training; attend the monthly housing meeting in the Amani neighborhood; level up your leadership skills; take an art class; and join a weekly session for youths about becoming familiar with campus resources and safety.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 28
Compete in a breakdance competition; visit dermatologists for a free screening; learn what’s best for your garden; participate in an open mic; and create a masterpiece at American Science & Surplus.
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5 things to know and do the week of Feb. 24
Receive assistance on voting; have your voice heard at the Midtown neighborhood meeting; hear updates on Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative; chill with community members at Dream Lounge Social; and explore jobs within Milwaukee Public Schools.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 21
Learn to cook at Owen’s Place, find a job while kicking it with law enforcement; vote on the best chili; celebrate the anniversary of the Urban Indigenous League; and receive free groceries.
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5 things to know and do the week of Feb. 17
Receive free legal help (for fathers) from Employ Milwaukee; enjoy a morning bird walk; say a poem at Mi Casa Su Cafe; watch a movie; and learn about health for Black History Month.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 14
Grab free resources from the Metcalfe Park Freedom Shop; swap old items for new ones; celebrate Valentine’s Day at Revel Bar; learn a new dance from Taylor Kristina; and bring your family to a winter festival.