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| Upcoming Events as of Wed, 10-Mar-2010 (last updated Thu, 4-Mar-2010 9:05 am). Past Events here. |
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Wed, 10-Mar-2010
6:00 pm |
| 3rd Annual Neighborhood Ride (Bike) & Dine Planning Meeting | [ Tell a Friend ] |
3rd Annual Neighborhood Ride & Dine!
The Monona Bay Neighborhood Assoc (MBNA) would like to invite you to help plan our next annual “Neighborhood Ride & Dine” event, being planned for Saturday, May 29. The planning “kickoff” will be on Wednesday, Mar. 10, at the Washington Hotel Coffeehouse on Lakeside, behind the yarn shop, starting at 6 PM. We have some exciting new ideas but need help.
The Ride & Dine is a joint effort between the MBNA and the Bram’s Addition Neighborhood Association (BANA). It’s been well received over the last two years and we’re looking forward to our third year.
What: 3rd Annual Neighborhood Ride (Bike) & Dine Planning Meeting
When: Wed, 3/10/10, 6 PM
Where: Washington Hotel Coffee Room, 402 W Lakeside St
Why: To help plan a family-friendly bike ride and social event in and around neighborhoods on the south side of Madison, planned for May 29.
Contact: Aaron Crandall, 608-294-9505
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Sat, 13-Mar-2010
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| Requesting Donations for Literacy Network Silent Auction Fundraiser | [ Tell a Friend ] |
Literacy Network will be holding its annual celebration of literacy and
silent auction fundraising event on March 13, 2010 at Edgewood College.
The event will highlight the great achievements of our volunteers and
learners, and will feature writers Sean B. Carroll, Michelle Wildgen and
Fabu, Madison's Poet Laureate. The auction committee is looking for local
artists and businesses who would like to donate items and services for the
silent auction.
This is a great opportunity for a business or organization to gain
exposure to a wide variety of people. Literacy Network is a non-profit
organization that serves all of Dane County, with more than 450 volunteers
and 1200 learners served each year.
If you would like to donate, please contact me at 608-244-3911 or
jeff@litnetwork.org. We would be glad to create a gift certificate for
you.
You can mail donations directly to:
Literacy Network
Literacy 24/7 Auction Committee
1118 S Park St.
Madison WI 53715.
Revenue from the event goes directly to our programming, teaching reading,
writing and speaking skills to Dane County adults and families so they can
achieve financial independence, good health and greater involvement in
community life.
We provide learner-centered literacy services to Dane County adults
through one-to-one tutoring of reading, writing, and English speaking
skills. We also offer English language classes to the community. All
programs are free of charge.
To learn more and to become a reader for the event, please visit our
website at www.litnetwork.org.
Thanks!
Jeff Burkhart
Executive Director
Literacy Network
1118 S Park Street
Madison, WI 53715
608-244-3911
FAX: 608-244-3899
www.litnetwork.org
jeff@litnetwork.org
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Sun, 14-Mar-2010
10:00 am |
| Shamrock Shuffle: A 5K and 10K Walk/Run benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County. | [ Tell a Friend ] |
Shamrock Shuffle: A 5K and 10K Walk/Run benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of
Dane County.
March 14, 2010 10 a.m.
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State St.
Madison, WI
Register today at www.shamrock-shuffle.org.
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Thu, 18-Mar-2010
4:30 pm |
| South Metropolitan Planning Council Now Hiring: Application Due March 18 | [ Tell a Friend ] |
South Metropolitan Planning Council - SMPC
Now Hiring....
Project Developer / Community Specialist
The South Metropolitan Planning Council (SMPC), publisher of the newspaper Southern Exposure, seeks a full-time Project Developer/Community Specialist to assist its leadership in identifying, developing, implementing, and managing community-based economic development projects in the South Madison community. This work will involve researching and evaluating approaches to community-based economic development as well as facilitating the implementation of selected projects within the context of SMPC’s guiding principles, resources, and the needs of the community.
One definition of community-based economic development is "Community-based economic development builds successful businesses and other economic projects that increase employment opportunities and support community revitalization. Community-based economic development supports a community’s vision for its future health and quality of life, and it becomes a way to make local life more inclusive and sustainable."
The successful candidate will have the skills to involve and to mobilize people and resources around projects developed within the organization as well as those originating from the larger South Madison community. The Project Developer/Community Specialist works in collaboration with the SMPC board leadership to set goals and priorities, establish policies, develop resources for the organization, and manage the overall work and resources of the organization.
For a detailed job description, requirements, and application instructions, download our application packet in PDF format http://www.madison.com/communities/smpc/
If you have difficulty downloading the application packet from our website, you may request an application packet by leaving a message requesting an application at: 608-260-8098
The application deadline is 4:30 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2010.
SMPC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the Celebrate South Madison Campaign
The South Metropolitan Planning Council has created the Celebrate South Madison Campaign to promote South Madison business owners and to build pride in our South Madison Community.
© 2009 Celebrate South Madison Campaign | Madison, WI
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Sat, 20-Mar-2010
8:30 am (6:30 hrs) |
Free Home Buyers Fair
Learn the Steps to Becoming a Homeowner
Saturday, March 20, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Alliant Energy Center
Exhibition Hall
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI
Free Parking & Free Admission
Gain valuable knowledge about every step of the home buying process. Ideal for
first-time home buyers.
• Earn a Home Buyer Education Certificate in one day
• Win $1,500 to put toward your down payment
• Learn about qualifying for the extended Home Buyers Tax Credit
Participants who register in advance at homebuyersroundtable.org or by calling
608-260-2674 will be entered to win a one-night stay at Chula Vista Resort in
Wisconsin Dells.
Translation services will be available upon request. Please call 608-260-2674 by
March 5th to make the necessary arrangements.
For more information, visit homebuyersroundtable.org or contact:
Amanda Wilson: 608-232-5000, ext. 2060, awilson@uwcu.org or
Judy Olson: 608-244-4721, jolson@operationfreshstart.org
Home Buyer Fair Sponsors:
Major & Supporting Sponsors
Madison Gas and Electric
AnchorBank
M&I Bank
City of Madison/CDA & CDBG
Dane County
Summit Credit Union
Friend Level Sponsors
UW Credit Union
AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service
The fair is presented by the Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County, Inc.
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Tue, 23-Mar-2010
11:30 am (1:00 hr) |
Top Heart Healthy Foods, March 23
To celebrate National Nutrition Month, learn about the foods that are most healthy for your heart and how to incorporate them into your daily diet.
Each educational session is held at Meriter's Wellness Center at 2501 W. Beltline Hwy., Suite 207 (just off Todd Drive) from 11:30am - 12:30pm. Visit meriter.com/classes or call 608.417.6102 to register. The registration fee is $5 and includes a heart-healthy lunch. Parking is free.
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Sat, 27-Mar-2010
9:00 am (2:30 hrs) |
| Investing in Yourself and Your Community FREE Workshops | [ Tell a Friend ] |
Participate in the Grassroots Leadership College FREE workshops. Workshop includes childcare and interpreting for Spanish speakers. An application is available online at www.grassrootsleadershipcollege.org/ or by calling 608-441-0085. Applications must be received at least 1 week prior to the workshop and are accepted on a first come first serve basis. Space is limited in each workshop.
“Meditation and Activism” with Don Coleman
March 27, 9-11:30am, Snacks Included, Catholic Multicultural Center,
1862
Beld St., Madison, WI 53713
• Center your energies for positive action.
• Learn tools to take home for your own meditation practice.
• Make sure to wear loose, comfortable clothing for this chance to
practice
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Tue, 30-Mar-2010
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| Metro 31-day passes available to eligible low-income riders | [ Tell a Friend ] |
Metro 31-Day passes are available to
eligible low income riders for $27.50.
Passes are available at:
• Metro Transit (1245 E. Washington Ave.)
• Dane County Job Center (1819 Aberg Ave.)
• City of Madison Treasurer’s Office (210 Martin Luther King Jr., RM 107)
Eligibility:
• Proof of income at or below 150% of poverty level: A QUEST card must be shown OR a self-declared income form must be completed.
• Only ONE pass will be sold per QUEST card or certification form
• Only ONE pass will be sold per family.
Program Notes:
• Passes only available at outlets listed above.
• Passes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis on the first business day of
each month.
• Supplies are limited. When an outlet has sold its monthly supply, low-income passes will not be available at that location again until the beginning of the next month.
• Metro 31-day passes are the only passes available at the low-income rate.
* This is a pilot program. Program usage will be monitored and evaluated throughout the year. Program details may be changed at a later date.
Information 266-4466 TTY/Textnet 1-866-704-2316 www.mymetrobus.com e-mail mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com
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Tue, 27-Apr-2010
11:30 am (1:00 hr) |
Vascular Health, April 27
If you suffer from leg pain, this seminar is for you. Dr. Mason will review the signs/symptoms of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and will talk about common treatments including lifestyle changes.
Each educational session is held at Meriter's Wellness Center at 2501 W. Beltline Hwy., Suite 207 (just off Todd Drive) from 11:30am - 12:30pm. Visit meriter.com/classes or call 608.417.6102 to register. The registration fee is $5 and includes a heart-healthy lunch. Parking is free.
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Tue, 27-Apr-2010
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| Building Winners Luncheon for the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County | [ Tell a Friend ] |
Building Winners Luncheon for the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
April 27, 2010
Allied Family Center
4719 Jenewein Road
Fitchburg, WI
Contact Hannah Wente at (608)257-2606, ext. 217 for more information or
visit www.bgcdc.org.
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Sat, 15-May-2010
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| Plant Dane! Program Makes Native Plants Available at Greatly Reduced Prices | [ Tell a Friend ] |
March 6th Workshop with Orders Due May 15th
Everyone seems to be putting in rain gardens these days. And now, the Plant Dane! Cost-Share Program provides native plants to fill those rain gardens for less than half of retail prices. Rain gardens are an attractive way to reduce lawn maintenance time and costs, beautify your yard and help your lakes, rivers and streams all at the same time. Go to http://www.myfairlakes.com/ for an online application. A free rain garden workshop will be offered on March 6 to participants. Orders may be placed through May 15th, 2010. Plants will be delivered on June 26th.
Now in its 6th year, the Plant Dane! cost-share program provides homeowners, schools and nonprofit organizations with native plants, seeds and information to establish rain gardens and restore prairies through a gift from the Graham-Martin Foundation. The Plant Dane! Program has provided tens of thousands of plants, resulting in hundreds acres being planted with native species throughout Dane County. Plan your rain garden today! Contact: Marcia Hartwig, MAMSWaP Storm Water Education Coordinator, 608-224-3746, hartwig@co.dane.wi.us .
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Sat, 22-May-2010
1:00 pm (2:00 hrs) |
| Women in Focus Sponsor Garden Party to Support Scholarship Fund | [ Tell a Friend ] |
Women in Focus is sponsoring a garden party in support of the Miss Annie Mae Scholarship Fund. Event includes fantastic hat auction, charming parade of little girls in hats, afternoon tea, entertainment, refreshments, and delicacies.
Located at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave
$25 donation is requested
For more information:
Website: www.womeninfocus.net
E-mail: info@womeninfocus.net
Phone: Carol Lobes (608) 838-7491
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Tue, 25-May-2010
11:30 am (1:00 hr) |
Stroke Prevention, May 25
Did you know that stroke is the nation's third leading cause of death? Dr. Igic will identify common signs/symptoms of atrial fibrillation - a condition that can lead to stroke - and will describe the latest treatments available.
Each educational session is held at Meriter's Wellness Center at 2501 W. Beltline Hwy., Suite 207 (just off Todd Drive) from 11:30am - 12:30pm. Visit meriter.com/classes or call 608.417.6102 to register. The registration fee is $5 and includes a heart-healthy lunch. Parking is free.
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Sat, 17-Jul-2010
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Bike for Boys & Girls Club
A 10-mile, 30-mile or 50-mile fun-filled bike ride through Madison
benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County.
July 17, 2010
Edgewood High School
2219 Monroe St.
Madison, WI
Register today at www.bike4bgc.org or call (608)257-2606.
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