Meeting & Event Highlights for the Week of August 21

Meetings

• Two Upcoming Public Meetings on Future of Brayton Lot: Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss the future of the Brayton Lot (Block 113) in the City of Madison. The Brayton Lot (Block 113), is a two-acre surface parking lot situated three blocks from Capitol Square along East Washington Avenue in the First Settlement neighborhood. The future of this site has been addressed in multiple City adopted plans over nearly 30 years. These plans have been consistent in their vision for the scale and massing of future buildings. Now, the community has a unique opportunity to implement those plans, and two public meetings have been scheduled to learn about that opportunity.

Events

• Jazz at Five, Wednesday, August 23: The Jazz at Five Entrepreneurial events are on hold until fall as we get ready to dive into the Performance Series. Enjoy the Jazz at Five performance series at one of our sponsored tables, bring a chair of your own or rent one from the Jazz at Five info tent. Audience members of the free to the public series are also welcome to picnic on the capitol grounds. This year’s Performance Series dates are August 7, 14, 21, 28 and September 4.

• Cyclocross Practice Ride | Door Creek Park, Wednesday, August 23: We've partnered with Capital Off-Road Pathfinders in offering a free, temporary cyclocross course to practice your biking skills. Each event is open from 5-7pm at the designated location. You will need a bike with knobby tires, such as a mountain bike style and a good-fitting helmet. Some parks do not have restrooms, please plan accordingly. Cyclocross is a form of bicycle racing similar to cross country running but on a bicycle. Courses feature wooded trails, grass, pavement, steep hills, and obstacles.

• Workout with Transformation Center at The Glen, Thursday, August 24: Join Erin, Trainer and Owner, from Madison’s Transformation Center on Fairway #1 at The Glen Golf Park for a fun, energizing total body workout. Bring your family and friends, as all are welcome to participate in this free session.

• Live at The Glen: A Look Back in History with Tom Martinelli, Friday, August 25: Live at The Glen featuring Tom Martinelli. Join us on the patio as we learn about the history of The Glen Golf Park with Tom Martinelli, a local historian and neighbor of The Glen. Martinelli will share his passion for the Westmorland neighborhood from prehistoric through the present. If you love history and enjoy storytelling, this event is perfect for you!

• HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education "Your Path to Homeownership" (Two Part Hybrid Class) 2 of 2 (August 19 & 26th), Saturday, August 26: Your Path to Homeownership is provided by La Casa de Esperanza, a Non-Profit HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency dedicated to assisting individuals and families to increase income, build savings and gain assets. Our focus on financial wellness is supported by the Center’s programs and services which include home buyer education and counseling, free tax services, employment coaching, financial coaching and access to financial workshops. Our people-centered approach supports our belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to work on their financial wellness.

• Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, August 26: Birds, Bugs & Bees with Doug Davis and Paul Noeldner ~ Join Naturalists Doug Davis and Paul Noeldner for a free fun family-friendly guided outing to enjoy the birds on the branches, bugs in the bushes, and bees buzzing in the blossoms! Bring binoculars or a camera if you have one. Learn how to use Merlin and Seek to help you identify and learn about birds and plants you see.

Announcements

• The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce launched the MBCC Means Business Program, which offers a 4-week Incubator and an invitation to participate in an 11-week Accelerator Program. Each program is different but have similarities. Topics include Sales, Marketing, Money Operations and Financing, eCommerce and more. Program benefits include joining and receiving support for the MBCC Program Alumni, Mentorship, and access to over $5,000 in MBCC Shared Services Benefits.

And…. Speaking of the MBCC Shared Services. They have over $400,000 in our MBCC Shared Services Program to invest in Black and BIPOC entrepreneurs. Their goal is to enroll MBCC Program Participants into the Shared Services Program as Vendors to provide services to the MBCC Program’s portfolio companies. Learn more about the MBCC Program here !

• Vision Zero Safety Improvement Projects and Speed Limit Reductions: Redesigning our streets to make them safer for all users is critical in meeting the goal of eliminating serious and fatal crashes.

• Get Rooted in Nature this September with the Naturalist-in-Residence Program at Madison Public Library: MADISON, WI – Madison Public Library’s popular Naturalist-in-Residence program returns for its second year this September!

• Winners of Madison Public Library’s We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest Announced: MADISON, WI – Three young Madison writers were announced and recognized over the weekend as the winners of Madison Public Library and Madison Public Library and Forward Madison FC ’s 2nd Annual We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest.

• Metro Transit Service Adjustments : Based on passenger and driver feedback on redesigned service schedules, a number of adjustments will be made starting Sunday, August 20.

• City of Madison Fire Department Remind Residents to, "Turn Around, Don't Drown": With area flood watches, City of Madison Fire Department remind residents to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”.

That's all for now.

Wishing you the best during these last few weeks of summer.

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