Week of December 22, 2025
postedDistrict Niners,
I am wishing each and every one you the happiest of holiday celebrations ever! Take some time to make and cherish each and every memory with loved ones, family and friends as well as the chance encounter with a stranger that you just met.
Caution
Salvation Army pretenders have set up shop in some locations in and around West Towne Mall with the intent of bilking unsuspecting people of money for their Red Kettles. Be alert and suspicious of red kettles without a visible lock or behaviors not consistent with bell ringers.
Updates and Notices
City of Madison offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: All emergency services will remain open. To learn more about our holiday services, please visit: https://www.cityofmadison.com/city-hall/holiday-schedules.
Boards, Commissions & 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.
- Sustainable Madison Committee: The Sustainable Madison Committee meeting will take place on Monday, December 22, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include a resolution to require that new City facilities on City-owned land achieve LEED Gold certification and renovations of City facilities on City-owned land achieve LEED Silver certification.
If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.
Announcements and News Releases
- Grant to fund new mural at Madison Senior Center: The West Mifflin Community Mural project is a direct result of feedback from the community and users of the Madison Senior Center, who said they wanted to see a brighter and more engaging environment for dining and programming.
- Reduced Service on December 24 & 25: Due to the holiday, Metro Transit will operate a shortened weekday schedule on Wednesday, December 24. On Thursday, December 25, buses will operate Sunday schedules.
- Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2025: There will be no Streets Division collections performed on both Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays. The drop-off sites and offices will also be closed on these…
- Community Development Division awards $2 million in Crisis Intervention and Prevention funding: More than $2 million in funding will be provided to community partners working to promote the safety and wellbeing among young people, individuals, and families in Madison.
- Statement from Mayor Rhodes-Conway: On the one-year mark of the tragic event at Abundant Life Christian School, the Madison community is mourning the loss of teacher Erin West and student Rubi Vergara. o find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted.
Events
- Girls' Mentorship Group, Tuesday, December 23: Join Keena Atkinson of R'oujie Wellness on Tuesday evenings at Warner Park Community Recreation Center! This free series is designed for females aged 11 to 18. Pre-registration is requested but not required.
- Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, December 27: Nature's Gifts ~ Join Master Naturalist Paul Noeldner for a free fun family friendly guided tour of the beautiful nature trails at Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Edna Taylor Conservation Park.
- Holiday Fantasy in Lights, Saturday, November 15, through Monday, January 5, 2026: Lighted holiday-themed displays set in beautiful Olin Park. Drive through from dusk until 10:00pm to enjoy this magical light show for free, brought to you by The Electric Group.
Your Well-being,
Take advantage of the warmer than usual weather on the 25th and a few days to follow. Introduce your lungs to some fresh air. Take in a few gulps!
Until next time,
Be safe and be well.
Joann
Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.
