Local and Not in the News Round Up

Sorry its late, had the day off so I slept in . . . and then when I was half done, I lost it. 🙁 But I soldiered on!

GENERAL

FIRE!
Sensational, they cover.
Badger Herald – using associated press
Dane 101 – lists upcoming benefits to help those displaced already planned
Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin State Journal
Isthmus – photos, and tweeting.
Channel 3
Madison.com – also associated press

NO JOB? CAN’T PAY MORGAGE? WANT $50K? (link fixed)
Can you imagine how many renters that same amount of money could help? Could you imagine how many renters just $50K to help just one homeowner could help? Where is that same assistance for renters?

DAVIDOFF TO REPLACE LUEDERS
Who will Cap Times replace Davidoff with?

CITY

EXPECT PANHANDLERS AT RHYTHM AND BOOMS
It’s ok, they’re boy scouts. But, I wonder, if they make $50K on the event, what happens to that money?

POLICE MEMORIAL GARDEN
Too bad no one will ever see it unless they are going to the East Police Station, its a bit out of the public path.

METRO BUS DRIVER GETS TICKET FOR KILLING PEDESTRIAN
DAs office still reviewing the file for other charges.

NO MORE LIVE MUSIC AT THE ANNEX
I wonder if this is the result of pressure from police and the city alcohol coordinator. When they have problems with bars, they meet with them privately and try to bully them into doing what they want. I mean, they “negotiate” with them. And they love to blame live music. So instead, they can just use liquor specials to draw people in, brilliant.

PRES HOUSES FISHY DEAL
It certainly stinks.

COUNTY

WSJ LIKES DUI COURT
Would they feel the same if we had drug offenders only serve 2 weeks and 2 years of probation after their third DUI? For drug offenders, its three strikes and you’re out.

SCHOOLS AND UW

CAP TIMES WOULD HAVE PREFERRED WILEY
But Ward is ok. Kyle on the other hand not thrilled about the “Sweatshop Chancellor”

NOT IN THE NEWS

“INSIDE JOB” SHOWING TONIGHT

The Madison Infoshop is hosting an outdoor screening of “Inside Job”, the 2011 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary, directed by Charles H. Ferguson. This 109 min. film explores the systemic corruption of the United States by the financial services industry and how this set the stage for the 2008 global economic meltdown.

“Inside Job” includes some amazingly candid and shocking interviews with avaricious executives, academic apologists, and corrupt regulators. If you are not mad after this movie, you must have fallen asleep.

Beforehand we will screen “Mystery Cartoon Shorts”, followed by the main feature.

FRIDAY JULY 1st at 1019 Williamson St Nature’s Bakery parking lot
6:30pm potluck (bring food or drink to share–we’ll provide a grill)
8:30pm or at sundown (bring a lawn chair or blanket–we’ll provide popcorn)
If it rains we’ll move the screening inside the Infoshop which has been re-arranged and is roomier now.

WEDNESDAY WILLY WALKA

Wednesday Willy Walka
July 6th, 5-7pm

Join Mayor Soglin, city engineering and other Willy Street supporters as we stroll down Willy Street and take part in great Willy Street deals. We will be walking from Paterson to Dickinson Street, starting outside of Madison Sourdough.

Drums and other musical accompaniment is encouraged for all those that play!

Deals and Promotions include:

Free wine tasting at Star Liquor
10% off wellness products at the Willy Street Co-op
Half off pastries and breads at Madison Sourdough
15% off all merchandise at Hempen Goods
10% off cocktails at Umami Ramen and Dumpling Bar
Free goodie bag for all pets at MadCat and 10% off all pet goods
Free goodie bag of travel toiletries from Mallatts Pharmacy
Free cookie samples from Mother Fools Coffee House
…and More!

We look forward to seeing you all there to support Willy Biz. More information at www.willylives.com.

EXTENDED HOURS FOR TENNEY LOCKS

DANE COUNTY PARKS TO EXTEND TENNEY LOCK HOURS FOR 4th of JULY WEEKEND

The Fourth of July is traditionally a busy weekend on the Yahara Chain of Lakes as the summer vacation season is in full swing. Tenney Lock will have extended hours from Friday, July 1stnd through Tuesday, July 5th. The extended schedule is as follows:

Friday 7/1 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday 7/2 ** Rhythm & Booms** 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. or until last boat is through the lock
Sunday 7/3 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Monday 7/4 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Tuesday 7/5 CLOSED (Back to regular hours)

For more information, please visit our website at:
www.co.dane.wi.us/lwrd/parks/ or call the Parks office at 608-224-3730.

FIRST 500 KIDS IN THE POOL TODAY, FREE!
Good day for it.

Goodman Day At Goodman Pool

Friday, July 1 – Goodman Day
Goodman’s Jewelers to sponsor the first 500 kids through the gates

Goodman’s Jewelers, 220 State Street, will be sponsoring the day by providing free admission to the first 500 kids to come to the pool on Friday, July 1. The gates open for recreation swim time open at 12:30p.m.

“Goodman’s Jewelers is proud to sponsor this event at the Madison Parks Goodman Pool in honor of Irwin and Robert Goodman,” says John Hayes, owner of Goodman’s Jewelers.

Irwin and Bob Goodman were long-time supporters of many organizations in Madison, including Madison Parks. Their donation of $2.8 million for the construction of the pool was needed impetus to get a pool built in Madison. Even after the pool was built, they continued to support it by establishing a scholarship fund. Hundreds of children, regardless of their income level, have learned how to swim at Madison Parks Goodman Pool.

“Madison Parks was fortunate to have friends like Irwin and Robert Goodman. The Goodman Foundation continues to support the Goodman Pool Scholarship program which provides funding to hundreds of youth each summer,” says Kevin Briski, Madison Parks Superintendent. “We are thankful to Goodman’s Jewelers in following in Irwin & Robert’s generous spirit by sponsoring the first 500 kids to come through the gate on Goodman Day at the pool.”

Gilbert the Goodman Guppy – celebrates his 5th birthday with YOU – Friday, July 1, 2:00-3:00p.m. Enjoy this special day at the pool with a birthday celebration. Decorate your own birthday crown, sing Happy Birthday – and of course enjoy some cake! While supplies last.

Summer Children’s Clothes Drive, July 1-10. Donate gently-used or new summer children’s clothes at Goodman Pool. Madison Parks is partnering with the Community Action Coalition for this summer clothes drive. For more details and other locations, please visit: https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/view.cfm?news_id=2732

Madison Parks’ Goodman Pool, 325 Olin Avenue, is open for the season. The Goodman Pool is Madison’s only community pool and features two waterslides, an eight-lane lap pool with diving boards, zero-depth splash features for pre-school aged children, family changing rooms, sand play areas and concessions . . . there is something for everyone!

Take a break at the Goodman Cabana Area and enjoy a snack and surf the web with free WIFI. Post swim pictures of your kids on your Facebook page while at the pool or register for swim lessons at www.cityofmadison.com/park/pool.

Goodman Pool is the perfect place for your child’s Birthday Party – or even your family reunion. Party packages are available. Call today! (608) 264-9292

Recreation Swim Times
Mon. – Thurs., DAYS, 12:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.
Mon. – Thurs., EVENINGS, 6:15p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Fridays, Noon – 8:00p.m.
Sat. – Sun., Noon. – 7:00p.m.

SUMMER CLOTHING DRIVE
Last I talked to Greta, they need to reduce the number of hours the free clothing place is open, but that doesn’t reduce the need! Expect to see more services cut, increasing needs and more and more asks for your help as non-profits crumble under the pressure.

Invest Madison Parks – Children’s Summer Clothes Drive

Invest Madison Parks – Children’s Summer Clothes Drive
July 1st – July 10th

After this winter’s successful clothes drive, Madison Parks is once again partnering with Community Action Coalition of South Central Wisconsin, Inc. (CAC) on a Children’s Summer Clothes drive July 1st – July 10th.

CAC’s Clothing Center serves over 9,000 low-income individuals and families each year. CAC provide seasonally appropriate clothing for school, work, home, as well as job interviews. Many of their families are living pay-check to pay-check and the Clothing Center allows them to stretch their budgets just a little further. All of the clothing is provided through generous donations from the community. These items are distributed at no charge through CAC’s Clothing Center which is located at 1717 N Stoughton Rd in Madison.

“Summer is a great time for kids to get outside and play in Madison Parks,” says Parks Superintendent Kevin Briski. “Madison Parks is proud to partner with Community Action Coalition on this meaningful Invest Madison Parks initiative.”

Madison Parks Facilities where children’s summer clothes may be dropped off.
• Goodman Pool, 325 Olin Ave., www.cityofmadison.com/parks/pool
Mon-Thurs, 12:30-4:30p.m./6:15-8p.m. Friday, noon – 8p.m., Sat-Sun, noon – 7p.m.
• Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive, www.wpcrc.com
Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm; Saturday: 8am – 2:30pm; Sunday: Closed
• Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Daily 9a.m. – 4p.m. www.olbrich.org
• Madison Parks Administration Office, 210 MLK Jr. Blvd, Suite 104
Monday – Friday, 8a.m. – 4:15p.m. www.cityofmadison.com/parks

In addition to these locations, clothes may be dropped off at the Elver Park Fireworks show on Tuesday, July 5. Bring your family down to Elver Park, enjoy the evening’s show, and invest in your community by donating children’s clothing that evening. Elver Park Fireworks, sponsored by Woodman’s Markets, is on Tuesday, July 5. Fireworks begin at 9:30p.m. For more information on this event, visit: www.cityofmadison.com/elverparkfireworks

Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc. (CAC) is a non-profit community action agency founded in 1966 as part of the War on Poverty. CAC works with people affected by poverty through a variety of programs and services in Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha Counties. The ultimate goal is to help people move toward greater self sufficiency and have better lives. For more information on CAC programs please check out the website at www.cacscw.org.

For more information regarding more Invest Madison Parks initiatives, please contact Steven Doniger, Community Services Manager at 608.266.6517 or sdoniger@cityofmadison.com.