Hone your basketball skills at the park; sign up for New State’s open mic; attend a discussion about lead in pipes; participate in a Mommy and Me session; and meditate at Frida Fest.
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 July 3
Lace those shoes for a F.E.A.R. MKE run; celebrate Independence Day at the park; show your creativity at the “Writing Sesh” workshop; get crafty at Peace Park; and learn about finances at Coffee Makes You Black.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of June 30
Join a walk through Dineen Park; explore solutions to car thefts of Kias and Hyundais; check out “Backyard Book Buffet”; learn how to fish; and have fun at the Milwaukee Card Show.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of June 24
Attend a housing resource fair in Sherman Park; check out Bike and Play Fest; support Homer Blow’s annual community birthday party; clean up in Walker’s Point; and enter the Rev-Up MKE business competition.
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5 things to know and do the week of June 19
Celebrate Amani Day; get free bike tune-ups; check out Gordon Park’s new upgrades; give input on new murals for the soon to be renamed Al Jarreau Park; and participate in a book club.
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Here’s how and where to celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee
Here’s a roundup on how to celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee this week.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of June 16
Join 500 fathers committed to having a peaceful summer; get a Taste of Black Milwaukee; attend Your Move MKE’s first car show and car wash; attend a community brunch for fathers; and check out the Enderis Park Farmers Market.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of June 9
Swing into the weekend by learning about financial wellness; begin a healing journey; attend a grocery giveaway; stretch your body with a free yoga class; and get resources and necessities from a community baby shower.
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5 things to know and do the week of June 5
Attend a free virtual driving class; discuss green initiatives; listen to a children’s storytime; attend a night market; and learn how to start a business.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of June 2
Participate in a rummage sale; discuss health and environmental justice; ride a bike; express ideas at a community meeting; and become aware of gun violence and its toll.