Month: May, 2013

Tickets on Sale for Rhapsody in Bloom Benefit (City Events)
Date:	4/1/2013 - 6/7/2013, Rhapsody in Bloom is 5 - 10 p.m.
Location:	Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
District: All Contact: For ticket and reservation information call 608-246-5616. Main Phone: (608) 246-4550 Website: Informational Link Description: Tickets to Rhapsody in Bloom, Madison's largest garden party, go on sale to the public starting April 1. Rhapsody in Bloom, on Saturday, June 15, features hors d' oeuvres among the flowers and dinner in the outdoor gardens. You'll also have the chance to bid on a variety of silent and live auction items. Olbrich Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public all day on June 15 to prepare for Rhapsody in Bloom. For ticket and reservation information call 608-246-5616.
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Bolz Conservatory Exhibit - Light Gaps (City Events)
Date:	4/13/2013 - 7/14/2013, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun
Location:	Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Cost: $2 for the general public District: All Contact: Main Phone: (608) 246-4550 Website: Informational Link Description: The trees are trimmed and the bushes were pruned during annual maintenance in the Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical Gardens...now it's time to see the light in the forest! Learn about light and how plants develop and change in the forest as light fluctuates. Admission is $2 for the general public. Admission is always free for Olbrich Botanical Society members and children 5 and under, and is free for the general public on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon.
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Art Exhibit - Photography by David Ostby (City Events)
Date:	5/5/2013 - 7/28/2013, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays
Location:	Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Cost: Free District: All Contact: Main Phone: (608) 246-4550 Website: Informational Link Description: The Olbrich Botanical Society hosts free art exhibits in the Evjue Commons at Olbrich Botanical Gardens throughout the year. Public viewing of the exhibit is every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Striking photography of nature and botanical scenes by local photographer David Ostby.
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Make Your Money Talk (City Events)
Date:	5/22/2013 - 6/12/2013, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Location:	Goodman South Madison Library 2222 S Park St Madison, WI 53713
District: All Contact: Madison Public Library 608-266-6300 madtech@scls.lib.wi.us Website: Informational Link Description: This weekly series is a comprehensive guide to personal money management; covering topics like creating a personal budget, saving money on your food and utility bills, developing a savings plan that works for you, and dealing with past and future credit. This course will get you on your way to a more secure and prosperous financial future. No fee. In partnership with the Financial Education Center. Register for the entire series, by calling 257-5450. Visit https://wwbic.com/
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Composting 101 (City Events)
Date:	5/25/2013 - 5/25/2013, 10:00AM-11:30AM
Location:	Hawthorne Library, 2707 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI, 53704, 246-4548
Cost: Free District: All Contact: madtech@scls.lib.wi.us Description: Learn how to turn your organic waste into gardening gold! City of Madison recycling coordinator George Dreckmann presents home compost basics including what materials to compost, where to put your compost bin and when to turn your compost pile. Plans for building your own compost bin will also be available.
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Composting 101 (City Events)
Date:	5/25/2013 - 5/25/2013, 2:00PM-3:30PM
Location:	Goodman South Madison Library, 2222 S. Park St., Madison, WI, 53713, 266-6395
Cost: Free District: All Contact: madtech@scls.lib.wi.us Description: Learn how to turn your organic waste into gardening gold! City of Madison recycling coordinator George Dreckmann presents home compost basics including what materials to compost, where to put your compost bin and when to turn your compost pile. Plans for building your own compost bin will also be available.
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Composting 101 (City Events)
Date:	5/29/2013 - 5/29/2013, 7:00PM-8:30PM
Location:	Sequoya Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd., Madison, WI, 53711, 266-6385
Cost: Free District: All Contact: madtech@scls.lib.wi.us Description: Learn how to turn your organic waste into gardening gold! City of Madison recycling coordinator George Dreckmann presents home compost basics including what materials to compost, where to put your compost bin and when to turn your compost pile. Plans for building your own compost bin will also be available.
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Career Change 101 (City Events)
Date:	5/30/2013 - 5/30/2013, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Location:	Sequoya Library 4340 Tokay Blvd Madison, WI 53711
District: All Contact: Madison Public Library 608-266-6300 madtech@scls.lib.wi.us Website: Informational Link Description: Thinking about a career change but overwhelmed by all the information out there? Not sure how to get started? Career Change 101 gives you a jump start by helping you identify reliable resources and how to use them effectively. Call 608-263-6960 to register.
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Researching Your Business Idea (City Events)
Date:	5/30/2013 - 5/30/2013, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Location:	Pinney Library 204 Cottage Grove Rd Madison, WI 53716
District: All Contact: Madison Public Library 608-266-6300 madtech@scls.lib.wi.us Website: Informational Link Description: Learn how to explore the potential of your business idea by conducting market research. Market research is a systematic, objective collection and analysis of data about a particular target market, competition and environment. Come and learn what your local library has to offer and get access to reference materials, magazines, directories of associations and much more! For more information, and to register for classes, call 257-5450 or visit https://wwbic.com/
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FREE Disc Golf Workshop (City Events)
Date:	6/1/2013 - 6/1/2013, 10:00am-12:00pm
Location:	Hiestand Park Soccer Fields
Cost: FREE District: All Contact: Mike 608-285-5190 Website: Informational Link Description: Glide, a Madison area disc golf pro shop, is offering a series of free clinics for aspiring disc golfers of all ages. These clinics are intended for all skill levels and will include a brief history of the game, basic overview of the rules, demonstration of equipment and throwing techniques, and an opportunity for individual and group instruction.
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FREE Disc Golf Workshop (City Events)
Date:	6/2/2013 - 6/2/2013, 10:00am-12:00pm
Location:	Elver Park Field #1
Cost: FREE District: All Contact: Mike 608-285-5190 Website: Informational Link Description: Glide, a Madison area disc golf pro shop, is offering a series of free clinics for aspiring disc golfers of all ages. These clinics are intended for all skill levels and will include a brief history of the game, basic overview of the rules, demonstration of equipment and throwing techniques, and an opportunity for individual and group instruction.
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Ride the Drive - Downtown (City Events)
Date:	6/2/2013 - 6/2/2013, 10a.m. - 3p.m.
Location:	Downtown - John Nolan Drive, Capitol Square, East Washington Ave.
Cost: FREE! District: All Contact: 608-267-4919 Website: Informational Link Description: Ride the Drive is a community event that turns Madison's signature streets into a public promenade that is open to cyclists, walkers, rollerbladers, and residents out to enjoy car-free streets.
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Transition into Retirement Living (Seniors)
Date:	6/4/2013 - 6/4/2013, 10:00am
Location:	Madison Senior Center 330 West Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703
Cost: No Charge District: All Contact: Pat Guttenberg Program Coordinator 267-8650 Website: Informational Link Description: 1. Thinking of moving? Do your research. 2. Start packing well in advance to reduce stress. 3. Avoid over-packing. 4. Decide what to keep: don’t move in with a lifetime of clutter. 5. Make your new space feel like home. 6. Consider hiring a senior move manager. 7. Establish a daily routine. Join Gail Johnson (Gail@restainohomes.com) from Restaino & Associates Realtors to help you through the entire process Tuesday, June 4 at 10 am. Register at 266-6581.
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History of Art Decoded (Seniors)
Date:	6/6/2013 - 6/6/2013, 10:00am-11:30am
Location:	Madison Senior Center 330 West Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703
Cost: $20 District: All Contact: Pat Guttenberg Program Coordinator 267-8650 Website: Informational Link Description: Art can be confusing and inspiring, complex and invigorating. Discover some of the most important artworks from Europe and the U.S. over the past 500 years. Annie Krieg (PhD. U of Pittsburgh) taught art history courses to learners from 18 to 88, most recently at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (U of Pittsburgh) and in the UW Continuing Studies program. Join Annie on Thursday, June 6 from 10-11:30 am for 6 weeks (no class July 4). $20 fee. Call 266-6581 to register.
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Preparing Your Estate Plan (Seniors)
Date:	6/6/2013 - 6/6/2013, 10:00am
Location:	Madison Senior Center 330 West Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703
Cost: No Charge District: All Contact: Pat Guttenberg Program Coordinator 267-8650 Website: Informational Link Description: Time to start or revise your estate plan? Get the facts from both a financial advisor and an estate planning attorney. You will learn the function of a will and its effect on the probate process as well as the different kinds of trusts available. The experts will focus on different strategies to decrease estate taxes and passing assets to your heirs. Join Financial Advisor Nicholas Pratt - Edward Jones and Attorney Christopher Natynski - Klein Law Office. Register at 266-6581.
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Rubber Ducky Race (City Events)
Date:	6/8/2013 - 6/8/2013, 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.
Location:	Goodman Pool, 325 W. Olin Ave.
Cost: $2/duck or $10/six ducks District: All Contact: 608-266-4711 Website: Informational Link Description: Madison Parks, the Madison Parks Foundation, the Madison Mallards and West Bend are teaming up once again to host the Rubber Ducky ‘River’ Race. But this year the event will be at Goodman Pool with the rubber ducks racing down the two slides. This fun-filled event will be on June 8th from 10:30 - 11:30a.m. and all proceeds will benefit the Goodman Pool scholarship fund.
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Safety Saturday (City Events)
Date:	6/8/2013 - 6/8/2013, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location:	Main St. and Martin Luther King Blvd. off the Capitol Square
Cost: Free District: All Contact: Lori Wirth, (608) 266-5947 lwirth@cityofmadison.com Description: Safety Saturday is returning to the Capitol Square on June 8 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Safety Saturday is a cooperative effort between the City of Madison Fire Department and more than 25 public and private organizations throughout Dane County. These organizations use interactive displays, games, activities, or demonstrations to teach people how they can make safe decisions, so injuries are less likely to occur.
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American Family Insurance Choir Performance (Seniors)
Date:	6/11/2013 - 6/11/2013, 12:30pm
Location:	Madison Senior Center 330 West Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703
Cost: No Charge District: All Contact: Pat Guttenberg Program Coordinator 267-8650 Website: Informational Link Description: You won’t want to miss this great choir concert, filled with fun music from pop to patriotic on Tuesday, June 11 at 12:30 pm. The American Family Insurance Choir, established in 1997, has performed for thousands of people and has sung the National Anthem at several Brewer games.
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Hydration (Seniors)
Date:	6/11/2013 - 6/11/2013, 10-11:00am
Location:	Madison Senior Center 330 West Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703
Cost: No Charge District: All Contact: Pat Guttenberg Program Coordinator 267-8650 Website: Informational Link Description: What works? What can we do to stay hydrated during the heat and humidity? SouthernCare will offer some answers on Tuesday, June 11 from 10 – 11 am. Register at 266-6581.
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Medicare Overview: Q&A (Seniors)
Date:	6/11/2013 - 6/11/2013, 10:00am
Location:	Madison Senior Center 330 West Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703
Cost: No Charge District: All Contact: Pat Guttenberg Program Coordinator 267-8650 Website: Informational Link Description: Do you have questions about Medicare? Attend an info session with Zach Luick, Pharmacy Manager at Walgreens, on the second Tuesday, June 11 at 10 am. He will offer answers to common Medicare questions and provide expert answers for anyone with specific needs. There will also be time for personal questions after the presentation. Call 266-6581 to register.
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Skeptics Guide to American History (Seniors)
Date:	6/12/2013 - 6/12/2013, 12-1:30pm
Location:	Madison Senior Center 330 West Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703
Cost: $10 District: All Contact: Pat Guttenberg Program Coordinator 267-8650 Website: Informational Link Description: What really happened in our nation’s past? This course is a journey that allows you to rethink not just the facts of U.S. history, but also their meaning. Just as important, Narrator Professor Stoler makes that process a delightful intellectual experience. He offers fresh insight into history itself as well as how historians think and work. Join facilitator Jim Lamal beginning Wednesday, June 12 through September 4 from 12-1:30 pm. $10 fee. Call 266-6581 to register.
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Making $ense of Your Personal Budget (City Events)
Date:	6/13/2013 - 6/13/2013, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Location:	Pinney Library
District: All Contact: Madison Public Library 608-266-6300 madtech@scls.lib.wi.us Website: Informational Link Description: 204 Cottage Grove Rd Madison, WI 53716
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Moonlight Movie Series - How to Train Your Dragon (City Events)
Date:	6/14/2013 - 6/14/2013, Gates Open: 6:30pm, Movie: 7:00pm
Location:	The Duck Pond at Warner Park
Cost: FREE District: All Contact: 608-266-4711 Website: Informational Link Description: The Madison Parks and Madison Mallards are teaming up to host the Moonlight Movie Series celebrating the Madison Parks Foundation’s 10 years supporting our community’s parks. Join us throughout the summer and early fall for outdoor screenings of family-friendly movies, sponsored by Zimbrick Honda. Bring your family and a blanket out to the parks to enjoy the warm summer nights and classic family movies on an inflatable screen.
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Dance Qi Gong (Seniors)
Date:	6/19/2013 - 6/19/2013, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:	Madison Senior Center 330 West Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703
Cost: $27 District: All Contact: Pat Guttenberg Program Coordinator 267-8650 Website: Informational Link Description: This exciting MSCR class is taught by retired Broadway dancer Jack Bray. Transform yourself with a complete mind and body workout. Students of all levels are welcome to join in this easy and fun class. Wednesdays, 6/19-8/14, 1-2pm. $27. Visit mscr.org or call 204-3023.
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Make Madison Music (Seniors)
Date:	6/21/2013 - 6/21/2013,
Location:	330 West Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703
Cost: No Charge District: All Contact: Pat Guttenberg Program Coordinator 267-8650 Website: Informational Link Description: Make Music Madison is one-day citywide, free, outdoor musical experience held on the Summer Solstice, June 21. Music lovers around the city will generate a continuous wall of music to be enjoyed by everyone. Anywhere can be a venue as long as it is outside, anyone can be a performer as long as they love music, and of course everyone can enjoy this unique day of musical celebration. The Senior Center will host this event in our courtyard. You won’t want to miss the lineup!
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