Heat advisory, UW-Madison move-in days, Dane County Board District 13 seat vacant, meetings, events & announcements

Hello neighbors,

It’s getting hot here! The National Weather Service has issued a series of warnings and advisories for Madison this week, with the heat index at one point possibly hitting 110 degrees. To protect yourself and your family during hot summer weather, follow these safety tips:

• Be aware of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke; stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun. If you don’t have access to air conditioning at home, find places in your community with AC, such as libraries and shopping malls. Or check out Goodman pool, our local splash parks, and area lakes.
• Keep your home as cool as possible. For example, roughly 40% of unwanted heat buildup in our homes is through windows. Use awnings or curtains to keep the heat out, and check the weather stripping on doors and windows to keep the cool air in.
• If you must be outside, find shade. Avoid strenuous activity, cover your head with a hat wide enough to protect your face and wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Drink plenty of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. Make sure your family and pets are drinking enough water.
• Never leave people or pets in a parked car. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
• Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Learn more at publichealthmdc.com/emergency.

UW-Madison Move-In Days

Please be aware that move-in days for UW-Madison are from August 27-September 1. There are likely to be multiple traffic disruptions during this time, so please plan your routes accordingly.

County Board Seat 13 Open

The sitting County Board Supervisor for District 13, which covers a portion of Madison Alder District 5, has resigned. Any resident of District 13 who is interested in filling the vacancy should file a declaration of candidacy with the County Clerk’s Office. Interested persons must circulate nomination papers themselves and get signatures from at least 25 electors residing in the district, and file those papers with the County Clerk’s Office. The period for circulating papers begins August 18, 2023 and will close Friday, September 1 at 4:30 PM. Declaration of candidacy forms and nominating papers are available in the County Clerk’s Office, Room 106A City County Building in Madison. The nominating papers can also be found on the County Clerk’s website. Please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 266-4121 if you have questions.

Meetings

• Brayton Lot potential development public meetings:

  • August 22, 7-8:30pm – Madison Municipal Building, Rm 215
  • August 23, 12-1:30pm - Online
• August 22, 7pm – Regent Neighborhood Association meeting
• August 23, 4:30pm – Board of Public Works discussion on City Engineering Stormwater Utility Vegetation Management Plan.

Events

• August 22, 10-11am: Estate Planning for Small Business Owners, WWBIC, 2300 S Park St, Ste 113.
• August 23, 4-8pm: Jazz at Five – top of State Street.
• August 23, 5-7pm: Cyclocross Practice Ride | Door Creek Park
• August 23, 5-8pm: Parks Alive | Warner Park | Movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

• August 23, 5-8pm: Forward Fest x PechaKucha Night Madison, Wednesday
• August 24, 10am: Nature walks at Hoyt Park – every Thursday morning! Meet at the main parking lot.
• August 24, 6:15-7:30: Workout with Transformation Center at The Glen. 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.
• August 24, 7pm: Capitol City Band Concerts in the Park. Old fashioned band concerts in Rennebohm park. Bring a friend. Bring a chair for listening comfort.
• August 25-27: Orton Park Festival. The 58th annual Orton Park Festival brings an incredible lineup of music to close out the summer, plus Cycropia Aerial Dance, vendors from the best local restaurants and artists, craft beers and wines, kids games and more!
• August 25, 5:30-9:30pm: Dane Dances: Aurra & Slave/Angel Melendez & the 911 Mambo Orchestra. Join this 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.
• August 25, 6-8pm: Live at The Glen: A Look Back in History with 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!
• August 26, 9am-12pm: HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education "Your Path to Homeownership" (Two Part Hybrid Class) 2 of 2 (August 19 & 26th). 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.
• August 26, 10-11:30am: Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor. 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!
• August 26, 10am-2pm: Summer of Love and Community Connection - Penn Park. Summer of Love and Community Connection offers arts and movement activities for the whole family in parks in Madison and Dane County.
• August 26, 5-9pm: Water Lantern Festival – Warner Park. The Water Lantern Festival is an enchanting event suitable for the whole family, showcasing a variety of local food vendors, live music performances, and the breathtaking release of beautiful lanterns onto the water at sunset.

• September 4, 8am: Labor Day Dash – Vilas Park.
• September 8, 7pm-midnight: Rhumba 4 Rainbow – Union South, Varsity Hall
• September 9, 9am-5pm: Monroe Street library book sale. Volunteers needed!
• September 13, 9:30am-2pm: Spanish Language Book Fair, Pinney Library.

Announcements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Get Rooted in Nature this September with the Naturalist-in-Residence Program at Madison Public Library
• Winners of Madison Public Library’s We Read Youth Voices Writing Contest Announced
• City of Madison Fire Department Remind Residents to, "Turn Around, Don't Drown"
• Learn about stormwater in 20 minutes with this innovative engineering blog.

Be well,

Regina Vidaver