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What's happeningUpcoming

Walk to Break the Sickle Cycle

City of Milwaukee and community partners

A community walk and gathering focused on sickle cell awareness, support, and connection.

Date
Sep 5, 11:00 AM
Where
Dineen Park, 6901 W. Vienna Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53216
Health + wellnessCommunity event
What's happeningUpcoming

Fire and Police Commission Testing and Recruiting Committee meeting

City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission

The committee will meet publicly to address testing and recruitment matters connected to Milwaukee's police and fire departments.

Date
Sep 8, 4:30 PM
Where
City Hall, Room 301-A, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI
Hearing or public meetingPublic safetyJobs + workforce
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Milwaukee Ethics Board meeting

City of Milwaukee Ethics Board

The Ethics Board will hold a public virtual meeting concerning City ethics oversight.

Date
Sep 9, 10:30 AM
Where
Virtual meeting; access details are listed with the official meeting record
Hearing or public meetingGovernment + policyAccountability
What's happeningUpcoming

National Avenue Stage 2 business meeting

City of Milwaukee and community partners

Businesses and neighbors can learn about the next stage of work on National Avenue and discuss project impacts.

Date
Sep 9, 6:00 PM
Where
Elephant TKB, 3730 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Small businessTransportation + streets
Jobs + paid opportunitiesOpen

Government Relations Manager Senior

City of Milwaukee Department of Administration

A current public-service opening with City of Milwaukee Department of Administration.

Deadline
Sep 9, 11:59 PM
Where
Milwaukee, WI
City jobGovernment relationsLeadership
What's happeningUpcoming

Public Works Committee meeting

Milwaukee Common Council, Public Works Committee

The Common Council's Public Works Committee will meet on transportation, streets, infrastructure, utilities, and related City services.

Date
Sep 10, 9:00 AM
Where
City Hall, Room 301-B, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI
Hearing or public meetingTransportation + streetsInfrastructure
What's happeningUpcoming

Community and Economic Development Committee meeting

Milwaukee Common Council, Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will meet publicly on matters involving community development, economic opportunity, and neighborhood investment.

Date
Sep 10, 1:30 PM
Where
City Hall, Room 301-B, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI
Hearing or public meetingCommunity developmentGovernment + policy
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Lindsay Heights neighborhood improvement district meeting

City of Milwaukee and community partners

The neighborhood improvement district will hold its quarterly public meeting.

Date
Sep 10, 5:30 PM
Where
BLK Coffee, 2126 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53205
Neighborhood servicesPublic meeting
Grants + sponsorshipsUpcoming

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Cycle 3 grants: opens August 21

Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Discretionary grants for eligible nonprofits serving Greater Milwaukee, with Cycle 3 priorities in arts, early childhood facilities, entrepreneurship, environment and mental health.

Deadline
Sep 11, 12:00 AM
Where
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties
Good to know
Applicants are encouraged to request the amount and 1โ€“3 year term needed; no fixed cap listed
GrantArts + cultureEducation
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Public Safety and Health Committee meeting

Milwaukee Common Council, Public Safety and Health Committee

The Common Council's Public Safety and Health Committee will meet on matters affecting safety, health, and related City services.

Date
Sep 11, 9:00 AM
Where
City Hall, Room 301-B, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI
Hearing or public meetingPublic safetyHealth + wellness
Grants + sponsorshipsOpen

Greater Milwaukee Foundation 2026 grant cycle 3

Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Grants are open in arts and culture, early childhood facilities, entrepreneurship and small business development, environment, and mental health.

Deadline
Sep 11, 11:59 PM
Where
Greater Milwaukee region
Good to know
Applications close September 11; requests for one to three years are considered.
GrantNonprofit fundingArts + culture
What's happeningUpcoming

Silver City Fest

City of Milwaukee and community partners

A neighborhood festival bringing residents, families, local organizations, food, and activities together.

Date
Sep 12, 12:00 PM
Where
3501 W. Pierce St., Milwaukee, WI
FestivalFamiliesNeighborhood event
What's happeningUpcoming

Mayor's Bike Ride: 20th Street Powerline Trail

City of Milwaukee and community partners

A community bike ride highlighting the 20th Street Powerline Trail and neighborhood transportation connections.

Date
Sep 16, 5:30 PM
Where
Gore Park, 1970 W. Olive St., Milwaukee, WI 53209
Transportation + streetsParks + environment
What's happeningCurrent

Free workshop explains child support rights and responsibilities

City of Milwaukee Financial Empowerment Center and partner organizations

A free legal wellness workshop will explain child support orders, overdue support, penalties, enforcement, and the rights of parents who pay or receive support. A legal professional will answer questions.

Date
Sep 16, 5:30 PM
Where
Riverworks Financial Clinic, 518 E. Concordia Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Event or community opportunityEducation + young peopleGovernment + policy
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Free in-person landlord training

City of Milwaukee and community partners

A full-day City training covering the legal and business basics of managing rental property. Registration is required.

Date
Sep 17, 9:00 AM
Where
Lake Tower, 4001 S. 6th St., Milwaukee, WI
Housing + propertySmall business
What's happeningUpcoming

2026 Pivot Workshop: Session 3

City of Milwaukee and community partners

A City small-business workshop offering practical support for entrepreneurs and business owners.

Date
Sep 17, 1:00 PM
Where
Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Branch, 2901 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Small businessEntrepreneur opportunity
What's happeningCurrent

Free workshop on rules and opportunities for Milwaukee small businesses

City of Milwaukee

Aspiring entrepreneurs can learn about City rules, business regulations, good practices, and opportunities at a free Pivot workshop.

Date
Sep 17, 1:00 PM
Where
Milwaukee Public Library, Martin Luther King Branch, 2901 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI
Event or community opportunitySmall businessJobs + economy
What's happeningUpcoming

2026 Milwaukee Fatherhood Luncheon

City of Milwaukee and community partners

A community luncheon focused on fathers, families, resources, and connection.

Date
Sep 18, 11:00 AM
Where
Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
FamiliesCommunity event