Bayview's School Supplies, MadiSUN Group Buy, Pedestrian Safety

Greetings friends and neighbors,

Here are this week's updates:

Bayview's School Supplies Drive

From Bayview Foundation's Operations Manager:

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our Bayview youth by participating in Bayview’s School Supplies Drive! As the new academic year approaches, we aim to equip our community’s children with the essential tools for a successful school year. Together, let's create a brighter future and nurture a thriving learning environment for our community's youth! Click here to access Bayview's School Supplies Drive wish list! These items will help serve nearly 100 youth in grades 4K-12. Thank you so much for your support!

MadiSUN's Solar Group Purchase Program

A note from RENEW Wisconsin:

On behalf of the City of Madison, RENEW Wisconsin is happy to administer the MadiSUN Solar Energy Program. MadiSUN has helped thousands of residents learn more about solar energy and understand their solar production potential.

The MadiSUN solar group purchase program brings together households across the area and uses their collective buying power to get a great deal on rooftop solar at home. Our team of community members reviews competing offers from solar companies across the region and selects a trusted partner to install your system, saving you time and money.

MadiSUN staff vet multiple solar installation firms, saving time and taking the guesswork out of selecting a contractor. Through a competitive selection process, the MadiSUN solar contractor offers the best combinations of quality, service, materials, and pricing. For the 2023 MadiSUN Group Buy, Arch Solar is our selected solar installation firm. 

More info is here: https://madisunsolar.com/

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety

I've received several emails in the last week about traffic safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. Please be assured I am taking note of each of these and forwarding these concerns to Traffic Engineering staff, including the City's Ped-Bike Coordinator, Renee Callaway. 

I have also shared the concerns with the Madison Police Department, recognizing the role enforcement plays in curtailing unsafe and illegal driving behavior, including excessive speed and the running of red lights. In the meantime, it's vitally important that pedestrians and bicyclists remain vigilant and hyper-aware of their own safety, never assuming cars will stop for them. 

Here's a cautionary note from Midtown Police Captain Jason Freedman: 

While I agree that we need to continue to work on changing the driving culture, regardless of who has the right of way, pedestrians (or bikers) always lose in conflicts with automobiles.  As such, I think encouraging pedestrians to look, look twice, and look again is ultimately in their best interest.

I will continue to forward your concerns about traffic safety. In the meantime, remember -- there are no arguments to be won with a moving automobile.

Events

• Urban League of Greater Madison: Financial Empowerment Workshop Series #3, Wednesday, August 9, 2023: Do you have financial goals you are working to attain? Maybe you'd like to purchase a home, start your own business, or plan for retirement? The Urban League's free Financial Empowerment series of workshops can help you build the budget to achieve those goals, understand and build your credit score, learn about other community resources that can help support your goals, and much more!

• Madison Night Market, Thursday, August 10, 2023: Madison Night Market is a celebration of Madison's unique and inspiring creative culture.

• Dane Dances: Orquesta Salsoul Del Mad/Luisito Rosario, Friday, August 11, 2023: Join us for a free, family-friendly event held on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series every Friday in August is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers! Dane Dances promotes inclusivity with a fun night of music and dancing for all ages. No ticket needed.

• Mad Lit: Where Arts and Culture Shine, Friday, August 11, 2023: Mad Lit is a free, outdoor concert series featuring live music and highlighting local musicians, artists, and businesses owners of color. The series runs every other Friday from June through September from 8-11pm at the top of State Street in Madison and includes live music, dance, pop-up shops, and visual exhibits.

• Acewood Conservation Volunteer Workday, Saturday, August 12, 2023: Madison Parks is seeking volunteers in conservation to assist in removing invasive burdock in Acewood Conservation Park. Participants will learn invasive plant identification and removal methods, as well as park history. Gloves and shovels will be provided, or bring your own. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. No restrooms onsite.

• Summer Nights at Westmoreland Park, Saturday, August 12, 2023: Summer Nights at Westmorland Park features and exciting family friendly line-up of entertainers and musical performers.

• Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point, Sunday, August 13, 2023: Mushrooms & Fungi with Kacy Zander and Aaron Cutler ~ Join Myco Rising leaders Kacy Zander and Aaron Cutler for a guided tour to see if you can spot some of the hundreds of different species of mushrooms and fungi that grow along the trails. Look high and low, especially around decaying logs and on tree snags. Remember to stay on the trail and not pick things since this is a Conservation Park. Fungi come in an amazing variety of shapes and colors! The part you see is only a small part of the organism. These important components of the ecosystem help break down decaying organic matter and pollutants and provide important food for a wide variety of birds, insects and wildlife.

Announcements

• City of Madison seeks nominations for the next Poet Laureate: In 1977 Madison proudly became one of the first cities in our nation to have a poet laureate. John Tuschen was appointed by Paul Soglin in 46 years ago.
• August Moving Days: How to Recycle Televisions, Computers, and other Electronics: Electronics must be delivered to the Streets Division’s drop-off sites, or to a reputable private electronics recycler in the area . These steps will protect your data and ensure the hazardous materials inside them are handled and recycled safely.
• August Moving Days: How to Set Out Appliances, Furniture, & Other Large Items for Collection: When placing large items out to the curb, please follow the below placement guidelines:….
• August Moving Days: How to Use the Large Item Work Order System during the Move Out: Beginning on August 7, 2023, large item work order rules will be different for residents who live in the downtown move-out area and disposing of items that are collected at no cost. This change will end on the morning of Friday, August 18, 2023.
• August Moving Days: Daily Collection of Carts in Student Move Area Starts August 7: Starting at 6:30 a.m. on Monday August 7, 2023 residents in the downtown moving days area can place trash and recycling collection carts out for daily pickup.

Have a great week!

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