Hard to round up . . . when there is not. much. there.
THE BIG TRAIN OUTCRY
Yeah, I thought so. Not much to talk about, eh? Where are all these great rail opponents?
PAYING OFF MCDONALD’S
The city settling for $300K for impacts to McDonald’s due to the bike path. Not because its sign is blocked, but because driveway access was difficult.
POLICE IMPERSONATOR LEGIT
File that under “odd”.
SCONZIE LIKES THE COMPETITION!
Seriously, I had a nice off the record chat with Jack yesterday . . . one more in the media camp. At the moment, Mayor and Media seem most popular, unless you live in District 2, then the vote is inevitably for Alder.
WHILE I’M AT IT . . .
Thanks to the Isthmus readers for naming me third most popular blogger after Emily Mills and Eating A to Z. And I guess, for thinking I’m less obnoxious than Sly, Vicki McKenna and David Blaska! Check out the Annual Manual for more voting results.
MANSKI TAKES ON GLEN BECK
Why not?
Umm . . .that’s all I have . . . from the local media
LABORFEST
The South Central Federation of Labor invites everyone in the community to celebrate Labor Day, Monday, September 6, from Noon until 5:30 p.m. at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 South Park St., in Madison.
This year’s LaborFest features a great afternoon of music and dancing, plus the Solidarity Roll Call at 2:15 p.m. There will be lots of attractions for kids and an extensive menu of good food, beer and soft drinks which will be served throughout the event.
Musical entertainment begins at 12:30 p.m. with LaborFest regulars, the Westside Andy / Mel Ford Band. At 3 p.m. Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeeans take the stage with some of the best pan-ethnic party music in the Midwest.
Special events for kids will include a bounce house (Noon – 4 p.m.), balloons and face painting (Noon – 3 p.m.), a piñata (at 2:45 p.m.) and performances by Madison magician Scott the Great (at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.)
Menu items include Italian sausages, corn on the cob, and Louisiana-style rice and beans, along with hot dogs, chips, soda and beer.
Admission is free, but attendees are urged to bring a non-food household item (toothpaste, shampoo, paper products, detergent, etc.) for distribution through local food pantries for the growing number of unemployed and underemployed.
So, stop by the Madison Labor Temple on Monday, September 6, to share a day of solidarity and fun for the whole family.
COUNTY BOARD HUMAN SERVICES HEARINGS
Join us Tuesday and Wednesday evenings this week at 6 p.m. at the Alliant Energy Center for the public hearings on the Human Services budget request. PARKING WILL BE FREE
Attached are links to both agendas:
Tuesday:
http://danedocs.countyofdane.com/webdocs/pdf/board/083110BUDGETPUBLICHEARING10.pdf• Badger Prairie Health Center • Services for Seniors • Economic Assistance and Work Services • Services for individuals with developmental, physical and sensory disabilities
Wednesday:
http://danedocs.countyofdane.com/webdocs/pdf/board/090110BUDGETPUBLICHEARING10.pdf• Child welfare and delinquency programs (including prevention, early intervention and treatment) and children’s mental health services • Substance abuse services for children and adults • Adult mental health services
LOCK HOURS EXTENDED
Tenney Lock Hours Extended for 2nd Annual Dane Buy Local Venetian Night ~ A Boat Parade of Lights on Lake Mendota
Tenney Lock hours will be extended until 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 5, 2010, to accommodate boaters participating in the 2nd Annual Dane Buy Local Venetian Night ~ A Boat Parade of Lights on Lake Mendota.
The parade, starting at dusk, is scheduled to begin at Maple Bluff Beach, then on to Tenney Park Lock, and then James Madison Park, finally ending at UW Memorial Union. Evening fireworks will be presented from the Edgewater Hotel and centered between the Memorial Union and James Madison Park
For more information regarding the parade of boats, please visit the Venetian Night website at www.danebuylocal.com.
PEOPLE’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING VISION
The next meeting for the People’s Affordable Housing Vision will take place this Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 5:30 at the Social Justice Center Conference Room (1202 Williamson St.).
