Ecological
Restoration Work Party
Saturday, December 9
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.
Donuts with
Dad
Saturday, December 9
10:00am – 11:00 am
Alicia Ashman Library
733 N High Point Rd.
Saturday morning fun with stories, movies and snacks,
especially for dads and their kids. Moms welcome, too.
Season of
Shadows
Saturday, December 9
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd.
Make messes and play with light at Meadowridge Library! Join
Alaura Borealis in building metaphors and cultivating
feelings with light boxes, shadow puppets, projectors, movie
making, and more. Experiment with shadow art during this
youth-focused residency.
Craft Lab
for Teens
Saturday, December 9
3:00 pm- 4:15 pm
Alicia Ashman Library
733 N High Point Rd
The Library will provide the materials and equipment; you
bring your enthusiasm for trying something new.
Winter
Birds
Sunday, December 10
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
UW Arboretum
1207 Seminole Highway
Chickadees, nuthatches, blue jays, and other birds spend the
entire year here. Some species consider our area ''south for
the winter." Prepare for the Christmas bird counts with a
naturalist. Free, no registration required. Meet at the
Visitor Center.
Our
Feathered Friends
Sunday, December 10
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
UW Arboretum
1207 Seminole Highway
Because birds are easier to spot after leaves have fallen,
this is a good time for youngsters to learn about them.
Binoculars available to share. Free, no registration
required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Children’s
Holiday Party
Sunday, December 10
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fitchburg Community Center
5510 Lacy Rd.
Come out to the Fitchburg Community Center for the annual
Children's Holiday Party! Activities include visits with
Santa, face painting, carriage rides and s'mores making. A
fun, festive event!
Moving Past
Hate
Sunday, December 10
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Monona Terrace
Exhibition Hall A
A former white supremacist and an Oak Creek Sikh temple
shooting victim’s son promote peace together. Free and Open
to the Public.
West
Madison Senior Coalition Free Lunches
Tuesday, December 12
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.
Library
LEGO Club
Tuesday, December 12
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd.
Join other LEGO fans and build your own unique creation.
Chess Club
Wednesday, December 13
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd.
Learn how to play chess and play against others with varied
levels of experience. Children under 7 must be accompanied
by an adult.
Knitting at
the Library
Thursday, December 14
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd.
Learn to knit or bring your current project. Supplies
provided. Children under 8 must have an adult present.
Game Night
Friday, December 15
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Alicia Ashman Library
733 N High Point Rd.
Join us for a night of board games and puzzles. We'll supply
some, but you can also bring your favorites to share with
new friends.
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.