Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 17, 2024

City Offices are closed on June 19. Administrative offices are closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, for Juneteenth. Emergency services will be open; please call 911. Use Report a Problem for non-emergencies.

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.

• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 18, in hybrid format at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include recognizing Juneteenth, a staff presentation on the 2025 Operating Budget, approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Stone House Development, Inc. located at 6610-6706 Old Sauk Road, and approving the preliminary plat of the Starkweather Plat on property addressed as 3420-3614 Milwaukee Street.
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Public Information Meetings

• Public Input Meeting - Burrows Park, Thursday, June 20: Madison Parks is proposing to reconstruct the parking lot, entrance drives and asphalt path in Burrows Park in 2024 and 2025. The community is invited to attend a virtual public information meeting to learn about the proposed project and provide feedback.

News Releases & Announcements

• Public invited to celebrate new artwork at Southwest Madison Employment Center:  New artwork depicting scenes from the Civil Rights Era, by an artist known as, “The Artist”, was recently installed on the grounds of the Southwest Madison Employment Center at 1233 McKenna Blvd. [posted June 12, 2024, by Planning & Community & Economic Development]
• No Streets Division Collections or Drop-off on Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19, 2024: There will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections performed by the City of Madison Streets Division on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites will also be closed. Trash… [posted June 12, 2024, by Public Works]
• Summer Reading at Madison Public Library Begins with the WE READ Program!:  Pick up a new WE READ Card Deck, join a weekly art program with a Bubbler Artist-in-Residence, get your WE READ bag, and connect to books, literacy tips, prizes and more this summer at your local library. [posted June 12, 2024, by Madison Public Library]
• Monthly Parking Permit Holders Have a New Way to Pay: The City of Madison Parking Division will migrate their current permit holders, and all new applicants, to electronic billing invoices starting this summer.  This new system will reduce paper use, as well as provide the opportunity for permit… [posted June 11, 2024, by Parking]
• Madison Ranked #2 in Country in Pedestrian Safety : Madison was ranked the 2nd safest city for pedestrians out of the largest 101 metropolitan areas across America, according to Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition ’s Dangerous by Design 2024 report. [posted June 10, 2024, by the Mayor’s Office]
• Message From Mayor Rhodes-Conway on Recent Incidents of Gun Violence :  “An otherwise beautiful weekend in Madison was marred by three unacceptable acts of gun violence in public spaces. [posted June 10, 2024, by the Mayor’s Office]
• Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Playground: Oak Park Heights Park, known to many of its neighbors as Piper Park, is nestled under a canopy of mature trees and recently received a new playground. Neighbors and friends are invited to join City leaders, including Madison Alder Bill Tishler in a… [posted June 10, 2024, posted by Parks]

Events

• Go By Metro! Pinney Library, Tuesday, June 17 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Get the latest scoop on BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) and basics for how to use the local bus service. Get one-on-one time with a Metro employee in English or Spanish!
• Parks Alive | Elver Park, Monday, June 17: 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! Allied Park: June 24, July 8, July 22
• Lunch Time LIVE! 6/18: Primitive Culture, Tuesday, June 18: On Tuesdays - June through August - a FREE outdoor concert series will take place from noon-1pm on the King Street walkway of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Chairs will be available, and blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the lawn nearby.
• Parks Alive | Worthington Park, Tuesday, June 18: 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! Worthington Park: June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30
• Homebuyer Education Workshop, Tuesday, June 18: Take the first step to owning a home and join us in this Home Buyer Education Workshop. This FREE Homebuyer Education workshop takes place in-person at Arbor Covenant Church (23509 McDivitt Rd., Madison, WI) on Saturday, June 08 from 8:30am-3:30pm! Lunch will be provided.
• Financial Wellness Workshop #5, Tuesday, June 18: Having debt can be debilitating. This session will help you tackle your debt head on with strategies and tools to develop a plan to pay off your debt.
• Capitol View Farmers' Market, Wednesday, June 19 (This event occurs on multiple dates): The Capitol View Farmers' Market is held weekly on Wednesdays (3:00-7:00pm) from late May through mid-October. Join us each week for great local vendors, live music, food carts, and special activities from week to week. Visit our website and follow us on social media for the most up-to date information and schedules! (Location: far Eastside of Madison, near
  the Great Dane Eastside, 5901 Sharpsburg Dr.)
• Movie in the Park, Wednesday, June 19: See the movie Shark Tale! We've partnered with Madison Boats at Marshall Park to bring you a free movie during Pontoon Palooza. You do not need to take the pontoon course to see the movie but if you bring your kids, they are welcome to watch the movie while you take the course!
• Celebrate New Art Installation at Southwest Employment Center, Wednesday, June 19: Please join the Madison Arts Commission and Urban League of Madison in celebrating the installation of a new art installation by The Artist at the Southwest Madison Employment Center. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Madison Arts Commission.
• Barre3 at The Glen, Wednesday, June 19: Join Madison's barre3 and Madison Parks Foundation on fairway #1 at The Glen Golf Park for a heart-pumping, joy-filled workout. To help raise money for the Madison Parks Foundation donations are suggested but not required to attend.
• Go By Metro!, Monday, June 17 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Get the latest scoop on BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) and basics for how to use the local bus service. Get one-on-one time with a Metro employee in English or Spanish!
• Lunch and Learn Hosted by Alder Wehelie, Thursday, June 20 (VIRTUAL): Alder Nasra Wehelie of District 7 is hosting a virtual Lunch and Learn on Thursday, June 20. Guest speakers include City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl and Municipal Clerk 1 Camille O’Connell, who will present on elections and voting.
• Parks Alive | Owl Creek Park, Thursday, June 20: 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! Owl Creek: June 20, July 18, August 1, August 22
• Make Music Day, Friday, June 21: Join Make Music Madison on June 21st for a free, citywide music festival! Enjoy live performances at various locations around Madison as part of the international Make Music Day event. Don't miss out!
• Volunteer at The Glen, Saturday, June 22: 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.
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, June 22: Summer Solstice Phenology ~ Join Naturalist Alex Singer to explore easy nature trails on this free family friendly walk.  Enjoy learning about the seasonal burst of new life you see around you in the trees, plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.
• Movie at The Glen, Sunday, June 23: Enjoy a free movie on the lawn of The Glen! We'll have yard games from 4-5pm and movie starting at 5:00pm.
• SAVE THE DATE - WestFest 2024 at Elver, August 10: WestFest 2024 is scheduled for August 10th at Elver Park. We believe that you can play a vital role in the neighborhood, and we would love to have you join us in making this event a memorable one. If you or your community group is interested in getting involved or would like to discuss potential opportunities further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at Westfest24@gmail.com. We would be delighted to hear from you and explore ways to collaborate