Chill at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch; explore jobs with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; engage in a conversation about elders; learn about Voces de la Frontera; and get a free cellphone holder.
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 week of Jan. 20
Take an early morning bird work at the Urban Ecology Center; register to vote; learn ceramics with Sam Wolf; attend the Milwaukee Public Schools career fair; and get leadership training.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 17
Participate in fitness activities for youths at Owen’s Place; visit the Metcalfe Park freedom shop; receive a box of food at Independence First; chill at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch; and hang out with educators after work.
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5 things to know and do the week of Jan. 13
Stay updated on the Muskego Way neighborhood; watch a movie at the library; find a new position through Fruition MKE; attend the neighborhood meeting for Merrill Park; and gather with others who are recovering from addiction.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 10
Showcase your talent at a youth open mic; bring your holiday tree to the “Mulch-O-Rama”; get crafty with residents; learn about energy efficiency; and participate in calm activities at the Milwaukee Public Library Villard Square Branch.
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5 things to know and do the week of Jan. 6
Receive free toys; speak you mind at a men’s forum; learn about National Human Trafficking Prevention Month; attend a women’s wellness session; and pick up food from a mobile food pantry.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 3
Walk through the new Harley Park; listen to a story; play water polo at South Division High School Pool; mulch your holiday tree; learn how to DJ.
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5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 30
Discuss a book written by Crystal Marie Moten; test your knowledge during trivia night; participate in karaoke; receive free foot services at City on a Hill Inc.; and play your favorite vinyl record.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 27
Join Ministreets-Christian Urban Outreach Mission in helping the homeless; sing at karaoke night; work on your résumé at the Milwaukee Public Library Washington Park Branch; attend a meeting for the trans community; ; and shop at the Ujamaa Marketplace at America’s Black Holocaust Museum.
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5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 23
Work on your English skills at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch; receive free items at a community Christmas giveaway; attend office hours with JobsWork MKE; celebrate Kwanzaa; and check out the holiday parade at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory Domes.