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.
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 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.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 20
Attend Zócalo’s ugly sweater Christmas party; bring your child to some sensory activities; explore art created by Rozalia Singh; participate in a winter project at the Milwaukee Public Library Good Hope Branch; and bake holiday cookies.
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Here are resources to help you keep the holiday season affordable
Organizations across Milwaukee are hosting dinners, toy drives, giveaways and clothing drives for you to have a joyous holiday.
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5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 16
Attend a barbershop-style discussion for men; sing holiday songs at the Milwaukee Garden District; enjoy holiday activities at Carmen Middle and High School of Science and Technology: Northwest Campus; explore careers with Centers for Independence; and build a gingerbread house at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 13
Receive a free laptop from Techquity; seek legal advice at a mobile legal clinic; attend a holiday gathering hosted by PEAK Initiative; dress elegant for a gala; and eat breakfast with Santa.
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5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 9
Design a snowflake keychain at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch; sing holiday carols with Martin Drive residents; attend a holiday gathering hosted by Walker’s Point Association; receive free legal services; and engage in a discussion for men.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 6
Attend a solo exhibition at Latino Arts Inc.; watch a movie at the LGBT Community Center; learn about Woodland floral designs; celebrate the grand opening of Cinnabar Nutrition; and support local businesses for the holidays.
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5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 2
Get help on your career journey at the Milwaukee Public Library Villard Square Branch; learn about breakdancing; attend karaoke night at Pepperpot On MLK; create a healing hoop; and shop at a cultural market.
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5 things to know and do the week of Nov. 25
Attend a food pantry at the Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center; learn about photography; chill at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch; pick up free groceries; and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.