Attend the Sacred Garden open mic at Arts @ Large; enjoy the Indaba African Ball; come to a neighborhood meeting for Amani residents; get NARCAN training to combat opioid overdose; and participate in Winterfest 2023 hosted by the Urban Ecology Center.
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OPINION: Hope is the key to unlocking Milwaukee’s vast potential and moving our city forward
If the starting point for addressing any problem or challenge is naming it, here is what strikes me as some very important ones that are now so “normal” in Milwaukee that most people don’t even see them anymore.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Jan. 9 to Jan. 13
Learn how Urban Ecology Center is expanding and renovating its Washington Park location; find out about the expungement and pardon process; get tips on how to care for indoor plants in the winter; stretch and relax with a chair yoga session; and learn more about evictions and eviction prevention.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 5
View family-friendly short films and animals at Havenwoods; check out the Black Arts Fest; attend Bronzeville Week events; find gems at a Silver Springs neighborhood rummage sale; and learn about the history of Washington Park.
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NNS on ‘Lake Effect’: 5 things to do this August in Milwaukee neighborhoods
NNS reporter Sam Woods goes on “Lake Effect” and gives you the scoop on events you don’t want to miss in August.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of July 15
Listen to music on the Beerline; check out an auto repair class for women from MATC; visit Urbal Tea for a unique pop-up shop; learn about the Underground Railroad and its ties to Lindsay Heights; and attend a citywide COVID-19 vigil organized by the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition.
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NNS Summer Survival Guide: May the Fourth be with you! Here’s what’s happening in our neighborhoods.
From a pie-eating contest at Mitchell Park to free ice cream in Sherman Park, check out what’s happening in our neighborhoods.
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NNS Summer Survival Guide: Food pantries are a click away
Churches and community centers are the unsung heroes of our neighborhoods, with many hosting food pantries and meal programs.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Residents ‘on board with positive changes’ in Washington Park
Residents reflected on their participation in Washington Park Partners at a gathering to celebrate another year of community revitalization. The organization also accepted a national award.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Residents ‘on board with positive changes’ in Washington Park
Residents reflected on their participation in Washington Park Partners at a gathering to celebrate another year of community revitalization. The organization also accepted a national award.