Week of August 25, 2025

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, August 25, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include accepting the Economic Development Division’s “2025 Small Business Assistance Policy Paper” as the foundation for structuring and conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, an overview of the 2026 Operating Budget Requests and the Budget Process, and a discussion on the format for the 2026 Budget Deliberation Meeting.
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• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, August 25, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include staff updates on the Southwest and Southeast Area Plans, as well as development-related requests in Districts 4 and 12.
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Announcements & News Releases

• Madison Hires New City Clerk: Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has appointed Lydia A. McComas to be the City of Madison’s next Clerk.
• From Council to Community: Meet Your Eastside and Northside Alders: The City of Madison Common Council and Madison College are excited to invite residents to a meet-and-greet event to connect with their Eastside and Northside Alders.
• Period Party at Madison Public Library Set to Expand to Multi-Session Series this September (link is external): Madison Public Library and Public Health Madison & Dane County are partnering to offer informational health events focused on menstruation at Goodman South Madison Library in September.

Events

• Monday Mornings at The Glen, Monday, August 25: 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.
• Learn to Kayak, Monday, August 25: Learn to Kayak with Madison Boats! Register online for this free class offered at Marshall Park. All ages are welcome! Anyone under 18 must have a guardian present and anyone under the age of 7 must have their guardian in the kayak.

• Learn & Ride, Tuesday, August 26 (Junction Road Park & Ride and Baldwin Station): Madison Metro is hosting two Ride & Learn events.  Members of the community can learn about the accessibility features of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System, set up a Fast Fare account, learn how to board and plan a trip.  No registration is needed.  Tip: If you want to take your time and tour the bus while not in service, the Junction Road event may be a better choice for you.

  Junction Road - Tuesday, August 26, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

  Baldwin Station - Thursday, August 28, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

   

• Drywall Installation and Repair by Project Home, Tuesday, August 26: Is your drywall work less than perfect? This comprehensive class takes the frustration out of drywall projects. Learn basic as well as advanced techniques, including proper tool usage, selecting the right materials for any situation, and mastering the tricks of the trade for smooth finishes and invisible repairs.
• Cyclocross Practice Night, Wednesday, August 27: In partnership with CORP (Capital Off Road Pathfinders), we offer practice cyclocross courses in select parks for one designated evening in the late summer and early fall.
• Dane Dances featuring (V-Funk / Montage), ends Friday, August 29: 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 - Hawthorne Elementary School, Saturday, August 30: 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.

Your Well-being

Summer continues to slip, slide away. Transitioning to fall begins with shorter daylight hours and cooler weather along with anticipating the most awesome time of the year to get out and about and enjoy the explosion of fall colors. Yes, it’s time to free your mind. Until next time… be safe and be well.

Joann