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Sam Woods is a staff reporter primarily covering education in Milwaukee. When not reporting for NNS, Sam produces the Bridge the City podcast, a podcast that brings together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action, with a reach of over 6,000 monthly subscribers across all podcast platforms.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
One-time $120 coming to offset summer meal costs for eligible children
Parents of children attending schools with free or reduced cost school meals will receive $120 per eligible child in June to help offset the cost of school meals.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: March 6 to March 10
Watch the “Maestra” screening on the women behind the Cuban literacy campaign; attend the “SobrieTEA Party” for women recovering from addiction; check out an International Women’s Day panel; celebrate Black excellence with local musical acts; and learn how to navigate the MyVote Wisconsin website.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 3
Get free diapers, wipes, formula and Culver’s gift cards; check out creative writing as self-expression with Your Move MKE; attend a new exhibition opening at Latino Arts; learn about women in STEAM; and attend a meditation event with live music
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 27 to March 3
Check out TRUE Skool’s spring orientation; learn about the Pitch Black networking event for entrepreneurs; get free winter items at the Dominican Center; hear an overview of Black history at the Center Street Library; and join in yoga and herbalism at the Mitchell Park Domes.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 24
Join a gathering for Hmong LGBTQ+ adults; meet the deadline to nominate someone for the Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award; attend a culture exhibition through the Institute for the African American Preservation of Music and Arts; participate in a community meeting in Jackson Park; and check out the free grocery giveaway at New Hope Youth and Family Services.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 20 to Feb. 24
Support the fourth annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards; vote on Election Day; attend Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s “2023 State of the County” address; visit the MPS open house and job fair at Douglas Middle School; and check out the Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers’ gallery night.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 17
Don’t forget to vote early (last day is Saturday); attend a puppet show based on “Magical Black Tears Experience”; check out a community wellness fair; join a Wisconsin Black Historical Society kids tour; and hear stories of Black environmentalists.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 13 to Feb. 17
Learn the positions of MPS school board candidates; watch “Next Narrative” monologue contestants compete; attend a free training for parents; paint “Carnival” masks and sip wine; and see “Loudmouth,” a documentary about the Rev. Al Sharpton.
Posted inCommunity, Education
Daddy/Daughter Dance is back after a two-year hiatus
The annual Daddy/Daughter Dance takes place Saturday, Feb. 18. But you must register for the popular event by Monday, Feb. 13.