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Vol. 32,
No. 12,
Issue 188

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October/November 2026

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Why I Started Friends of Shabazz
Section(s): Community
By Jonathan “Jopp” Post
Published: September 26, 2026
By Jonathan “Jopp” Post Friends of Shabazz I’ve lived on the Northside, next to the Cherokee Marsh, for 22 years. For 18 of them, I’ve driven a bus for Madison Metro Transit. My wife, Kelly, works for the city’s Parks Department — we’re both career civil servants. As a Metro driver, you see your com...
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EMCC celebrates with Volunteer Award Dinner
Section(s): Community
By Sarah Jacobsen
East Madison Community Center
Published: September 26, 2026
By Sarah Jacobsen East Madison Community Center On Aug. 14, East Madison Community Center (EMCC) gathered with volunteers to celebrate and recognize the incredible contributions they make to the community. Volunteers enjoyed an evening of appreciation that began with a taco bar and continued with a ...
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Congratulations to 2026 Woody Carey Scholarship recipients
Section(s): Community
By Typhanny Greene
Published: September 26, 2026
By Typhanny Greene East Madison Community Center The Woody Carey Community Scholarship Program was started in the fall of 2013 after the passing of long-term board member Dr. Ellwood “Woody” Carey. Woody served as a volunteer on the East Madison Community Center (EMCC) Board of Directors for over 25...
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EMCC celebrates 60 Years with a Community Jubilee
Section(s): Community
By Regina McConnell
East Madison Community Center
Published: September 26, 2026
By Regina L. McConnell East Madison Community Center Sixty years! That’s a lot of summer camps, after school snacks, field trips, food baskets, community celebrations, friendships and memories. On July 25, East Madison Community Center (EMCC) celebrated this milestone with our 60th Anniversary Jubil...
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A picnic and backpacks at Northport Community Learning Center
Section(s): Community
By Martel Chapman
Published: September 26, 2026
By Martel Chapman Northport Community Learning Center The Northport Community Learning Center picnic was a mini festival where we blocked off the parking lot. Grilled food and activities, including a bouncy house, were provided. There were games for prizes, popcorn and a flavored ice machine. Famili...
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Learning is fun at Northport Community Learning Center
Section(s): Community
By Linda Hang
Published: September 26, 2026
By Linda Hang Northport Community Learning Center My name is Linda Hang, and I am the Learning Activities Coordinator for the Northport Community Learning Center. It’s been so fun working with all the students in our afterschool program. I have taken students on fun and educational interactive field...
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Madison Starlings need you! Consider becoming a volleyball coach
Section(s): Community
By Lauri Schwartz
Published: September 26, 2026
By Lauri Schwartz Madison Starlings Madison Starlings are looking for coaches. Come join a cadre of people who believe we make a difference right now for youth in Dane County. Envision yourself helping teens play, smile, laugh, persevere, meet others their age they would not otherwise have met, and ...
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Moments of joy are plentiful at Troy Kids’ Garden
Section(s): Community
By Laura Bettenhausen
Published: September 26, 2026
By Laura Bettenhausen Troy Kids’ Garden As the end of the growing season rolls around, I am met with just how quickly every season seems to pass by, and summer goes by more quickly than most. My work at both the Troy Kids’ Garden and Madison School Farm means I interact with over 500 kids in a month...
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Lions Club hosts “Gear Up and Give” event
Section(s): Community
By John Macy
Published: September 26, 2026
By John Macy and Elaine Parton Northside Lions Club The Madison Northside Lions Club will be hosting “Gear Up & Give,” a winter gear collection drive for Lake View and Mendota Community Schools, on Saturdays, Oct. 10 and Oct. 17, at the Nakoosa Trail Walmart from 9 am–4 pm both days. We will ac...
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Race to the Finn coming Oct. 3 Support a Montessori education for all Madison children
Section(s): Community
By Nicole Mondroski
Northside Resident
Published: September 26, 2026
By Nicole Mondroski Finnegan Ringdroski Scholarship Fund On Saturday, Oct. 3, Isthmus Montessori Academy (IMAP) will be hosting the 14th annual Race to the Finn at Burrows Park. All proceeds benefit the Finnegan Ringdroski Scholarship Fund. This community fun run has two races: a mile at the park an...
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