Receive a free haircut while talking to law enforcement; attend a listening session about Aurora Health Care; advocate for children in public schools; honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day; and learn how to oil paint at Mitchell Street Arts.
Owen’s Place
5 things to know and do the weekend of March 7
Sing karaoke at Revel Bar; explore job opportunities at Owen’s Place; discuss the needs of youths; learn how to garden; and add new clothes to your closet.
5 things to know and do the week of March 3
Participate in suicide prevention training; attend the monthly housing meeting in the Amani neighborhood; level up your leadership skills; take an art class; and join a weekly session for youths about becoming familiar with campus resources and safety.
5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 21
Learn to cook at Owen’s Place, find a job while kicking it with law enforcement; vote on the best chili; celebrate the anniversary of the Urban Indigenous League; and receive free groceries.
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.
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.
5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 28
Receive a free haircut at Owen’s Place; talk about a book written by Matthew Prigge; visit the Aurora mobile health clinic; attend an intergenerational talking circle; and engage in Halloween activities.
5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 26
Learn to compost in your backyard; run with FEAR MKE; get ready to vote; retrieve resources from Owen’s Place; and play your favorite vinyl record.
5 things to know and do the week of March 25
Receive free food; attend a Walker’s Point community gathering; dispose of your medications; spend the evening networking in Bronzeville; and attend a free health fair at Owen’s Place.
5 things to know and do the week of Feb. 19
Talk with Black men; watch a floral show; create fiber arts; enjoy game night at Owen’s Place; and spend the morning networking in Walker’s Point.
