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Survey on Midvale Blvd resurfacing options; August move out is upon us; Join Ride the Drive and more!

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Hello neighbors,

Traffic Engineering has opened a survey about what residents want to see happen when Midvale Blvd from Mineral Point Rd to University Ave is resurfaced next year. Please note we are asking for your address as part of the survey so staff can assess responses based on who lives on the street vs. who uses the street for transportation purposes. The three options are shown on the project page, if you would like to review those before responding to the survey. We highly recommend forwarding the survey to residents who live on Midvale Blvd and nearby streets, and local biking enthusiasts, in the event they are not subscribed to these emails. It’s important to note that no matter what, there will be significant pedestrian improvements crossing Midvale Blvd implemented as part of this project. The survey closes September 2. The project will come before the Transportation Commission on September 10.

Updates and Notices

Ride the Drive: Join the fun at Ride the Drive 2025 on Sunday, August 10. Portions of John Nolen Drive and Willy Street will be closed to vehicles, and three downtown area parks will come alive with all-ages activities, food and entertainment.

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.

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Public Information Meetings (PIMs)

  • Capital City Path Segment 4-6 (Vondron Road to I-39/90), Thursday, August 7: The City of Madison is in the planning/design stages for the Capital City Path – Glacial Drumlin Trail extension project in coordination with Dane County. The City portion of the project will extend the Capital City Path to the east-side of Interstate I-39/90. A public information meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Aug. 7, 2025, via Zoom. Registration is required.

Announcements and News Releases

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

  • Monday Mornings at The Glen, Monday, August 4, 2025 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Enjoy The Glen for a stroll, nature, workout or leashed dog walk from sunrise to 8:00 am. Tee times resume at hole #1 at 8:00am. Visitors should be alert for golf balls and golfers while exiting the course.
  • Movie in the Park | Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Monday, August 4: Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for a free movie in the park! Movie: Sonic the Hedgehog 3(link is external) (2024) PG 1h 50m, Showtime: 6:30pm.
  • National Night Out, Tuesday, August 5: National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The Madison Police Department will be hosting neighborhoods across the city with the main event being outside Warner Park on August 5.
  • Homebuyer Education Course Part 3 of 3, Tuesday, August 5: This HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education Course assists aspiring homeowners with making informed decisions and to potentially qualify for specialized loan programs.
  • Live @ Lake Vista: Louka (singer-songwriter/guitarist), Wednesday, August 6: Join us at Lake Vista Café on the rooftop overlooking lovely Lake Monona for live music in a relaxed atmosphere. Louka Patenaude is a veteran of the Madison music scene and is a performing guitarist, teacher, songwriter and composer. His music is grounded in acoustic roots with influences from jazz, classical and old world Mediterranean traditional music.
  • Brat Fry Friday, Friday, August 8, Monona Golf Course: Come join us for lunch at the links! The grill will be fired up from 10am-3pm for a delicious afternoon treat. Brats are $5.00 each or choose to make it a meal and add chips and a soda for $8.00 or chips and a beer for $10.00. This event is open to all to participate!
  • Live at The Glen | Little Priest Singers Ho-Chunk Drum Band, Friday, August 8: Madison Parks Foundation is proud to present Live at The Glen! Enjoy live music on the patio at The Glen Golf Park. Little Priest Singers are a southern/Ho Chunk family of drummers based in the Wisconsin Dells. Come out to hear a variety of Ho Chunk music as the family drums and sings songs from their heritage.
  • Dane Dances: Orquesta Salsoul Del Mad /Soul 2 The Bone, Friday, August 8: Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers.
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen, Saturday, August 9: Being in Nature ~ Join Naturalist Sheila Knorr and learn how just being here nourishes your mind and body.  Be curious about what is out here with you and share what sparks your imagination... There are no wrong answers.  
  • Ride the Drive 2025, Sunday, August 10: Since its inauguration in 2009, Ride the Drive has continued to celebrate Madison’s commitment to healthy living by focusing on the environmental and economic impacts and the importance of social integration. Imagine thousands of happy, healthy people coming together to experience parks and open streets in a single, one-day, free, community event.
  • Movie in the Park | Goonies, Sunday, August 10, 2025 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for a free movie in the park! Movie: Goonies (1985) PG 1h 54m, Showtimes: 10am and 12pm.
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point, Sunday, August 10: Summer Birds.  Join other bird lovers for some fun Group Birding at Turville Point!  Note that access to the Turville Point parking lot should be open even with Ride the Drive going on. Follow cool shady woodland paths through restored oak openings past the hilltop prairie and along the Lake Monona shoreline.  Going birding with a group is a great way to find more birds.  More experienced birders in the group can help beginners spot hidden birds and learn to identify them by sight and sound.
  • Bikes for Kids Wisconsin will host two virtual informational sessions for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public schools in Wisconsin serving financially challenged individuals. Sessions will take place via Zoom on August 14 at 1:00 p.m. and September 16 at 12:00 p.m.
  • Community Bike Ride, Saturday, August 16, 8:30am, sponsored by First Baptist Church of Madison. Riders will meet at the main parking lot for Olin Park beginning at 8:30am and plan to leave by 9:00am. All levels of riders are welcome! The trip will be at a relaxed, enjoyable pace. The loop is about 13 miles round trip, estimated to take 2-3 hours. There will be a stop at the Bait Shop for ice cream!

Parks Alive Dates!

Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Events start at 5:00 p.m.

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.

Take care,

Regina Vidaver

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