Check out an event with Grace Weber’s Music Lab; discuss budgeting with the African-American Roundtable; and enjoy ice cream with the MPD.
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 Oct. 20
Participate in a barbershop-style dialogue between men; create a vision board; visit a food distribution for tribal elders; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 17
Celebrate autumn with the Urban Ecology Center; safely surrender your exotic pet; improve your English skills; and more.
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5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 13
Showcase your vocal talents; receive FEMA assistance; celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day; and attend a social connection event for Black women.
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‘True definition of strength’: How this Milwaukee man fights through sickle cell disease
James Griffin has battled sickle cell since childhood. After facing misconceptions and challenges, he shares his story to inspire others and raise awareness.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 10
Take your child to receive immunization shots; engage in a discussion about Black women’s health; and attend a trunk-or-treat.
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5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 6
Celebrate the opening of Creative Commons; watch birds with the Urban Ecology Center in Menomonee Valley; learn how to use AI for your business; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 3
Watch a movie in Enderis Park; walk for breast health awareness; make your own boutonniere or corsage; and more.
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5 things to know and do the week of Sept. 29
Stay updated on crime in your neighborhood; listen to a story in English and Spanish; celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 26
Attend a live talk show; receive free resources for your pet; visit a health fair hosted by the Burmese Rohingya Community of Wisconsin; and more.