Week of August 11, 2025

Updates and Notices

• District 9 Town Hall: Thursday August 14, 2025, 6:30-8:00 PM at High Point Church (Old Sauk Rd.)
  
  Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings
  
  •    Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting on Monday, August 11, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format, will address enhancing street tree protection provisions in Madison.
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  o    Register for Public Comment
  o    Watch Online

•    Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting   Wednesday, August 13, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format on Wednesday will address approving the Madison Parks Division’s 2025-2030 Park & Open Space Plan.
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o    Register for Public Comment
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Public Information Meetings (PIMs)

Announcements and News Releases
•    Metro Transit August Service Updates: Beginning Sunday, August 17, Metro will implement a number of route, schedule, and stop adjustments, including providing all-day service to Verona, WI.  Check your transit route schedule for changes. 

•    August Student Move In/Move Out Days continue and lasting until Friday, August 22, 2025 for new and returning students in and around the immediate outskirts of campus.  Anticipate slower traffic flow especially for the Streets Division performing extra collection duties in the downtown moving days area. 

Events:

Note:  The number of summer events and activities is slowly dwindling.  Take some time to visit, engage or participate in events or activities before Fall (and yes Winter) weather makes its entrance.
•     Monday Mornings at the Glen, Monday, August 11:  Enjoy The Glen for a stroll, nature, workout or leashed dog walk from sunrise to 8:00 AM and remember that Tee times begin at hole #1 at 8:00am. Visitors should be alert for golf balls and golfers while exiting the course.
•    Conservation Park Tour at Moraine Woods Conservation Park, Wednesday, August 13: Explore the half-mile trail and more in Moraine Woods. 
•    Brat Fry Friday, Friday, August 15:  Join others for lunch at the links!  The grill will be fired up from 10am-3pm for a delicious afternoon treat because there's nothing like a grilled brat!
•    Dane Dances: Dance the night away with Rebulu Group / LoveMonkeys on Friday, August 15:  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.
•    Mobile Vaccination Clinic - Mendota Elementary School, Saturday, August 16: All vaccines are free for eligible individuals. Children six months and older who lack insurance, are under 19, and are either Alaskan Native or American Indian, as well as those with BadgerCare or most other types of insurance, can receive vaccinations at no cost. If your child or children have not been vaccinated, do consider getting them vaccinated on your To Do list.
•    Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area, Saturday, August 16: Eken Parkland. Join Tara Daly and Friends of Starkweather Creek at the Eken Park Festival to learn about Starkweather Creek and the parks and natural areas right in the heart of east side Madison. Observe the many birds leaving or preparing to leave town for winter warmer climates.
•    Adapted Open Swim, Saturday, August 16: Join MSCR for Adapted Open Swim, a free and inclusive event at the Goodman Pool! These swim sessions are designed for individuals of all abilities, their caregivers and families to enjoy the water all together in a supportive space. 
•    Movie in the Park | Twisters, Saturday, August 16: Join Downtown Madison's Business Improvement District (BID) and Madison Parks for a free movie in Peace Park! 
•    Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, August 17: Nature Journaling ~ Join Master Naturalist Steve Mansorge for a free guided walk and journaling activity or take a walk on your own any day to enjoy the natural areas at Warner Park. Pretend you are an explorer writing about your experiences to send back home!  
•    Movie at The Glen | Kung Fu Panda 4, Sunday, August 17: Enjoy a fun-filled evening at Movies at The Glen. Starting at 5 PM, catch an exciting martial arts demonstration by Blackbelt America and let the kids jump into the fun with a bounce house on site. At 6 PM, settle in for an action-packed outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda 4 full of laughs, adventure, and kung fu spirit. Free, family-friendly, and full of energy—don’t miss this lively night at The Glen!

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.
•    Parks Alive at Elver Park, Monday, August 11
•    Parks Alive at Aldo Leopold Park, Tuesday, August 12
•    Parks Alive at Warner Park, Wednesday, August 13
•    Parks Alive at Owl Creek Park, Thursday, August 14
Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.

 

Your Well Being,

Today, take a little time to sing and dance and get merry like Christmas and don't forget to activate your smlle.

Be well,

Joann