Ecological
Restoration Work Party
Saturday, December 23
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
UW Arboretum
1207 Seminole Highway
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about
prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups
welcome with advance notice. Meet at the Visitor Center.
More information: (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Madison
Public Libraries Closed
Sunday, December 24
Monday, December 25
Use book drops to return items while they're closed, or
LINKcat to place holds, check your record, or renew items
you've checked out. While libraries are closed, check out
the always-accessible online collections, OverDrive ebooks
and downloadable audiobooks and Yahara Music Library. All
Madison libraries will resume normal hours on Tuesday,
December 26.
West
Madison Senior Coalition Free Lunches
Tuesday-Thursday, December 26,27, & 28
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd.
Nutritious meals are offered to those 60 and older. The meal
is served at noon and participants must arrive on time. The
suggested minimum donation is $4.00 but participants are
encouraged to pay what they can afford. Transportation to
the meal is available with an additional $1.00 donation.
Meal and bus reservations or cancellations should be made by
noon the preceding day by calling 238-0196.
WMSC Movie
Day -- Champion
Wednesday, December 27
1:30 pm- 3:30 pm
Alicia Ashman Library
733 N High Point Rd
Starring: Robert Amaya, Cameron Arnett, Cliff Brannon; PG,
1hr, 56min.
In the supercharged world of dirt track racing, a single
mistake causes the lives of two men to change forever. One
must fight for his family, the other must fight to forgive.
West Madison Senior Center Programs are designated to
provide opportunities for learning, socializing and
community involvement.
Fifth
Fridays Poetry
Friday, December 29
6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Alicia Ashman Library
733 N High Point Rd
Join on 5th Fridays for a night of poetry, featuring a
Madison poet and an open-mic reading. Come to read your own
poetry or a poem by a favorite author. Come to listen and
enjoy other poets. Come to celebrate poetry!
Madison
Public Libraries Closed
Sunday, December 31
Monday, January 1
Use book drops to return items while they're closed, or
LINKcat to place holds, check your record, or renew items
you've checked out. While libraries are closed, check out
the always-accessible online collections, OverDrive ebooks
and downloadable audiobooks and Yahara Music Library. All
Madison libraries will resume normal hours on Tuesday,
January 2.
New Year's
Eve Night Walk
Sunday, December 31
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
UW Arboretum
1207 Seminole Highway
Learn about some of the Arboretum’s cone-bearing
trees—including pines, spruces, and firs—how to distinguish
them from one another, and their ecological importance.
Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
West
Madison Senior Coalition Free Lunches
Tuesday-Thursday, January 2, 3, & 4
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd.
Nutritious meals are offered to those 60 and older. The meal
is served at noon and participants must arrive on time. The
suggested minimum donation is $4.00 but participants are
encouraged to pay what they can afford. Transportation to
the meal is available with an additional $1.00 donation.
Meal and bus reservations or cancellations should be made by
noon the preceding day by calling 238-0196.
Visiting
the Capitol
Whether you are planning a visit to the state Capitol as
part of a large group, small gathering, or just by yourself,
our office can assist you in scheduling a free guided tour
of the Capitol building during normal business hours.
Free tours are offered daily, year round. Tours depart from
the ground floor Information Desk Monday through Saturday at
9:00, 10:00, 11:00 am and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 pm; and Sundays
at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 pm. A 4:00 pm tour is offered Memorial
Day through Labor Day. The sixth floor museum and
observation deck are also open during the summer months.