Week of September 22, 2025

District Niners,

Updates and Notices

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.

• Housing Policy Committee: The Housing Policy Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, September 25, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include allowing accessory dwelling units to have two units.
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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 (PIMs)

• John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Project, Monday, September 22: The John Nolen Drive Reconstruction project (E Lakeside St to S Broom St) is anticipated to start construction in early-October 2025. In advance of this significant project, the project team will be hosting a public information meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. Perhaps it's time to think about or plan alternative travel plans if you utilize the John Nolen Dr. for you weekly commute.

Announcements & News Releases

• 30,000 Pounds of Food Scraps Composted at Farmers’ Markets: Closing in on 2025 Food Scraps Recycling Goal: The City of Madison Streets Division is happy to announce that we have collected 30,177 pounds of food scraps for composing at our three farmers’ market drop-off sites. In 2025, our goal is to collect 40,000 pounds of food scraps for composting. Consider asking for (or purchasing a bag of digested material for your spring garden or for making a "tea" for watering or fertilizing your house plants.  You will be surprised at the results!

Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted.

Events

• Deaf President Now! Film Screening, Wednesday, September 24: Join us for a screening and discussion of Deaf President Now! A student-led protest at Gallaudet University led to the appointment of the university’s first Deaf president, Dr. I. King Jordan, marking a turning point in the fight for Deaf rights.
• FREE Fall Fun - Aldo Leopold Park, Wednesday, September 24 (This event occurs on multiple dates): The Leopold Arbor Hills NRT invites residents to build skills in mountain biking, ultimate and disc golf, and social dance! Instructors will provide lessons to people of all ages.  Come learn some skills and enjoy a light dinner afterwards.
• FOOT-Loose Dances, Wednesday, September 24 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Join FOOT (Friends of Olin Turville) every Wednesday in September for two hours of dancing fun, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, inside the historic Olin Park pavilion. This is your opportunity to truly be "foot loose and fancy free."
• Volunteer at The Glen, Saturday, September 27 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Every month, we offer chances for people to volunteer at The Glen Golf Park. You can help make the park look beautiful by working on the land, managing it, and restoring areas that need attention.
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, September 27: 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.
• Week Without Driving Community Discussion — Madison, Sunday, September 28: The Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC), in partnership with UW–Madison Transportation Services and AARP Wisconsin, are hosting a Community Discussion as part of the Week Without Driving.
• Lake Wingra Community Bike Ride, Sunday, September 28: Come explore Madison’s hidden gem by joining neighbors and friends for a community event around the 6.5-mile Lake Wingra Loop. Whether you bike, run, or walk, the loop offers an urban oasis filled with natural beauty, cultural landmarks, and neighborhood character. The route circles Lake Wingra, passing through the Vilas, Dudgeon-Monroe, Nakoma, Arboretum, and Greenbush neighborhoods. 

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.

Just What You Are Looking For

For parents of one or more young children, you occasionally want to have an adult conversation with other adults while at the same time watching over your little one(s).  If so, do consider venturing out with your little one(s)  over to Tree Lane (right off Mineral Pt. Rd. and located next to a major brands appliance vendor and other local shops.  Here you can have coffee or tea, observe your child at play and socialize with other children, while you engage in conversation with other adults.  It is refreshing, a break and just what you are looking for.

Your Well Being

Wellness is a journey, not a destination.

Until next time, 

Be safe and be well, 

Joann