Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings, Madison Bike Week, and General Updates

Meeting and Event Highlights Week of May 26th

Updates and Notices

• Upcoming - Madison Bike Week is June 1st - June 8th (Description from Madison Bikes Website): We’ll be celebrating all things cycling with a series of exciting gatherings, rides, and discounts. Madison Bike Week is all about riding to work, to the grocery store, to a park, to the library—or just to feel the warm wind blowing through your hair. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a newcomer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to explore Madison on two wheels, meet other cycling enthusiasts, and take advantage of the exciting things we have planned for you. You can sign up to volunteer or checkout any specific events!
• Metro Transit and MMSD Partner Again for Free Summer Passes: The Summer Youth Pass allows students to ride Metro FREE all summer long, making it easier to get to jobs, athletic camps, and other fun summer destinations around Madison. [posted May 19, 2025]
• Email Scam (Phishing Attempt): We have heard about emails requesting payments for Conditional Use Permits that are pretending to come from the City of Madison. These emails are a scam (phishing attempt). The City of Madison will always send emails from “cityofmadison.com.” If you get an email from any other domain it is fraudulent.

Upcoming Neighborhood Association Meetings & Events:

• North Street Neighborhood Association(link is external) (Serving Eken Park and Emerson East) Meets 1st Thursday
  • 6:30pm, Thursday June 5th at Bashford Church
• Hawthorne Neighborhood Association(link is external)
  • 6pm, Monday June 2nd at Hawthorne Elementary, Library Media Center (LMC)
• Hawthorne/Carpenter-Ridgeway neighborhood Garage Sale Weekend is Thursday May 29th to Saturday May 31st.
• Emerson East/Eken Park neighborhood Garage Sale is Saturday June 7th (with a rain date of Saturday June 14th) from 8am to 4pm.

• Note: If your Neighborhood Association is not listed, please reach out and I will add it to the next list!

  Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

• Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page.
• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 27, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include an overview of 2026 Capital Budget requests.
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• If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

  Announcements and News Releases

• Information on Special Election for Dane County Supervisor District 1 : A Special Election is being held on Tuesday, June 17 for the District 1 seat on the Dane County Board of Supervisors. [posted May 23, 2025]
• Lake Vista Café Opens for the Season: Enjoy casual gourmet fare and drinks and sprawling views of Lake Monona and downtown Madison at Lake Vista Café on the Monona Terrace Community… [posted May 22, 2025]
• Madison Police Department invites students to join the 2025 Black Youth Academy: MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is proud to announce the return of the Black Youth Academy, a free, weeklong summer program designed to build trust, leadership and life skills among Black youth in our community. [posted May 22, 2025]
• Royal Thai Pavilion Earns 2025 Historic Preservation Award : The Royal Thai Pavilion is the 2025 Historic Preservation Award Recipient for its meticulous revival at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. [posted May 22, 2025]
• How to watch the 2025 MPD Awards Ceremony: The Madison Police Department is hosting its annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday. The event is a way to honor officers, professional staff and community members for their bravery and commitment to public safety. The event takes place… [posted May 21, 2025]
• Madison Water Utility Releases Annual Drinking Water Quality Report: The report provides an overview of the tens of thousands of drinking water quality tests conducted in 2024 [posted May 21, 2025]
• Announcing Madison’s First Art Trucks: The City of Madison now has two collection vehicles that have been transformed into rolling murals. [posted May 21, 2025]
• Street Closure – Schewe Road between White Fox Lane and Old Sauk Road: Starting Thursday, May 22nd, Capital Underground will close Schewe Road, between White Fox Lane and Old Sauk Road, for utility installation and road construction associated with the Crest at Eagle Trace development. The street is expected to reopen… [posted May 19, 2025]
• Ordinance Change Proposed to Streamline Entertainment License Process for Local Businesses: A group of alders is introducing a set of changes to the City of Madison’s ordinances to streamline the process for local businesses seeking an Entertainment License for indoor live music. [posted May 19, 2025]
• 2025 Property Tax Base of the City of Madison: The City Assessor is responsible for the assessment process including: Center Garage Fiber Upgrade on May 19: [posted May 19, 2025]
• Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted.

• Events

• South Madison Farmer's Market, Tuesday, May 27: The Greater Madison MPO at the South Madison Farmer's Market sharing information about the Active Transportation Plan for Dane County, which focuses on improving biking, walking, and rolling across the region.
• FOOT - Free Concerts in Olin Pavilion, Wednesday, May 28 (This event occurs on multiple dates): FREE concerts return to the Olin Park pavilion on Wednesdays in May from 6 to 8 PM. Mark Croft duo  - Americana with fiddlin' on Wednesday, May 28.
• Basic Household Plumbing by Project Home, Wednesday, May 28: Ever wonder what’s really going on behind your walls when you flush the toilet or turn on the tap? Demystify your home’s plumbing system with Basic Household Plumbing! This hands-on course will take you from clueless to confident, covering everything from how your plumbing works to tackling common repairs like toilet and faucet replacements.
• Yahara Fishing Club Kids Fishing Day, Saturday, May 31: The first 300 kids receive a free fishing rod and bait along with help from Yahara Fishing Club members. The day coincides with the Wisconsin “free fishing weekend”, so adults can fish without a license. A free lunch of hot dogs, chips, and soft drink will be provided after the fishing.
• Gratitude in Nature: Goats and Yoga, Sunday, June 1 (This event occurs on multiple dates): We've partnered with the Friends of Olin Turville (FOOT) for a unique experience blending yoga, goat education, and volunteerism! Stretch, learn about goats, and contribute to local conservation efforts. This event offers something for everyone—yoga lovers, animal enthusiasts, and nature advocates alike!
• Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.