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Week of July 21, 2025

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District Niner's

Helter skelter best summarizes the outcome of last week's City Council meeting related to the Madison Lakeway project and the ordinance in place that served as a guardrail; an ordinance that was manipulated with twisted interpretations, misconstrued meanings and all with the intent of making it more palatable with a revamped amendment and disenfranchising voters without the benefit of a referendum.  Yes, this was disappointing.  If there was overwhelming confidence in how this project would be funded (private philanthropic dollars), why not allow the voters to decide. Instead, when crowd-funding and go-fund-me does not materialize, will a referendum be proposed?  Remodeling projects take place all the time; however, learning how to delay our gratifications until we have the ability to pay for those remodeling projects or allowing our wants to take priority over needs requires addressing the pros and cons, consequences, benefits vs costs, etc.  That has not been done. 

I will leave it go at that and move on to alert you to many of this week's events and activities that are worthy of your consideration as well as serve as a form of distraction.

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

 

Announcements & News Releases

For more information about news and announcements visit the City news webpage.

Events 

Monday Mornings at The Glen, Monday, July 21, 2025: 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.

  • WPGA Jr. Odana Junior Tour, Monday, July 21: This tour has events located all around the state of Wisconsin. Events are for Wisconsin residents and Out of state residents may now participate in our events. No handicap required. These events are 18 hole tournaments typically starting with 8 a.m. tee times. Age divisions are 16-18, 14-15, 12-13 for boys and girls.
  • Movie in the Park | A Minecraft Movie, Monday, July 21: Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for a free movie in the park! Movie: A Minecraft Movie(link is external) (2025) PG 1h 41m, Showtime: 6:30pm.
  • Lakeside Kids: Power Dance Kids, Tuesday, July 22: Join us for another exciting summer season of Lakeside Kids! – a free, interactive series featuring science, culture, arts and entertainment. Designed for kids ages 4+, this event provides hands on fun and learning in an engaging and dynamic setting. 
  • WPGA Jr. The Glen Future Tour, Tuesday, July 22: Located around the state, this tour offers 9-hole tournament experience. Juniors must be 14 and under to play on this tour. This tour is more for juniors who are not yet ready to play 18 holes. Juniors under the age of 12 must play in a Future tour event to qualify them to play in Junior Tour events. Age divisions are 12-14 and 11 & under for boys and girls. Juniors on this tour typically play from the forward to middle tees. Events typically start at 8:30 a.m.
  • Homebuyer Education Course Part 1 of 3, Tuesday, July 22: This HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education Course assists aspiring homeowners with making informed decisions and to potentially qualify for specialized loan programs. Topics covered include: entire homebuying process including pre-approval; money management and credit; and down payment assistance programs.
  • Movie in the Park | Rudy, Tuesday, July 22: Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for a free movie in the park! Movie: Rudy(link is external) (1993) PG 1h 54m, Showtime: 6:30pm.
  • Live @ Lake Vista: carisa (Folk/ Jazz/ Bedroom Café), Wednesday, July 23: Join us at Lake Vista Café on the rooftop overlooking lovely Lake Monona for live music in a relaxed atmosphere. Carisa’s music is best categorized as bedroom cafe with hints of bossa nova, folk, and jazz. Her lyrics are often straight from the pages of her journal and are always autobiographical in some way.
  • Concerts on the Rooftop: Gold Dust Women (Fleetwood Mac/Heart Tribute), Thursday, July 24: Gold Dust Women isn’t just a tribute band—it’s a powerhouse of top-tier musicians; each a standout performer in their own right. When these dynamic personalities come together on stage, they create pure magic, bringing the music of Fleetwood Mac, Heart, and a few unexpected surprises to life with electrifying energy.
  • Brat Fry Friday, Friday, July 25: Come join us for lunch at the links!  The grill will be fired up from 10am-3pm for a delicious afternoon treat.  
  • Live at The Glen | DJ Chamo, Friday, July 25: Madison Parks Foundation is proud to present Live at The Glen! Enjoy live music on the patio at The Glen Golf Park. From Venezuela, DJ Chamo(link is external) spreads Latin beats worldwide.  Come out to hear the latest and greatest from DJ Chamo as he plays the best of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton!
  • Volunteer at The Glen, Saturday, July 26 (This event occurs on multiple dates): The Glen, a unique mixed-use outdoor recreation golf park located in the heart of Madison, WI, is more than just a place to play golf. It's a community hub where nature and recreation meet. We're on a mission to make The Glen a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming place for everyone – and we need your help!  Volunteering at The Glen offers you a unique opportunity to contribute to your community, learn new skills, grow personally and professionally, and connect with like-minded individuals.
  • Mobile Vaccination Clinic - Thoreau Elementary School, Saturday, July 26: All vaccines are free to those eligible, including children six months and older who do not have insurance, are under 19, and are Alaskan Native or American Indian, have BadgerCare, and have most other types of insurance.  Need I say again, Vaccinations save lives and complications from not being vaccinated.
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, July 26: Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. Walks through the Edna Taylor Conservation Park are held on the 4th Saturday, 10-11:30am each month.
  • Disability Pride, Saturday, July 26: This annual event, hosted by www.DisabilityPrideMadison.org(link is external), celebrates the diversity and talents of Madison's disabled community.  Join us for food, fun, entertainment, activities, and more.
  • Movie in the Park | Inside Out 2, Saturday, July 26: Join Downtown Madison's Business Improvement District (BID) and Madison Parks for a free movie in Peace Park! Movie: Inside Out 2(link is external) (2024) PG 1h 36m, Showtime: 8:30pm.

Your Well Being

Activate your smile and remember, today is the tomorrow that you thought about yesterday.

Be safe and be well,

Joann

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