Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of July 1, 2024

posted June 30, 2024 - 10:15pm

University Hill Farms 4th of July Parade

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, July 2, in virtual format at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include creating registration and enforcement systems for Native Tall Grass Lawn Areas and refining other lawn maintenance provisions within the Section, adopting the 2025 Common Council meeting dates, and approving the Large Item Collection and Electronic Waste Recycling policy.

Announcements

Street Closure for Mallards 3rd of July Fireworks: Many streets around Warner Park on the north side will have their traffic pattern impacted by the Madison Mallards Fireworks show the night of July 3rd. The show is expected to start at 9:45pm and will last approximately 20 minutes. Traffic movements… [posted June 28, 2024, by Traffic Engineering]
No Streets Division Collections on Thursday, July 4, 2024: There will be no trash, recycling, brush, or large item collection on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites and offices will also be closed. Trash & Recycling… [posted June 27, 2024, by Streets and Recycling]
Absentee Ballots are in the Mail: The Madison City Clerk’s Office has mailed absentee ballots to more than 14,000 voters for the August 13 Partisan Primary. “It is not too early to request your ballot if you plan to vote by mail,” said Mayor Rhodes-Conway. “This is one of the most… [posted June 27, 2024, by the Clerk’s Office]
Partisan Primary Sample Ballots Available: Voters reminded that they may vote in only one political party’s primary. [posted June 25, 2024, by the Clerk’s Office]
Crossing Guard Recruitment Begins for Upcoming School Year: The City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division is currently recruiting crossing guards for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. The City recognizes the critical role that crossing guards play in ensuring the safety of our youngest residents, and is… [posted June 24, 2024, by Traffic Engineering]

EVENTS

WNA Sponsored: Summer Nights: July 3 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Westmorland Park Shelter. Performers: VO5, No Name String Band, and David Landau. Sound by Steve Fischer.

4th of July event at Westmorland Park — Annual July 4th Celebration in Westmorland Park

83rd Annual July 4th Celebration in Westmorland Park: Thursday, July 4th 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Neighborhood co-sponsors: Westmorland, Midvale Heights, and Sunset Village. Parade begins at 10:30 am from the Queen of Peace Parking lot. 11:00 am Flag raising near the park shelter by local Scout Troop. 11:15 am Live music by Waunakee Big Band.
University Hill Farms 4th of July Celebration Picnic & Parade: Kids and Family Parade! Registration starting at 9:30am, parade at 10:00am. Free food and beverages! Children’s games! Water balloon and egg toss! The Fourth of July Parade is primarily for children, but all ages are welcome to enter the parade as well as to watch from the sidelines. Most participants ride bikes, but most any other mode of getting from Juneau Road to Rennebohm Park, including walking, is welcome. Many bike riders decorate their bikes, but undecorated bikes are just as welcome. Motorized vehicles are discouraged unless decorated as a float. A small American flag will be given to each person who registers.
Capitol City Band Concert in the Park 4th of July Tribute to the Troops -Then and Now July 4th at 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Rennebohm Park. Jim Latimer, conductor and featuring the Black Knights Color Guard and Auxiliary. Free concerts in the park with toe-tapping familiar music for all ages and all cultures. Bring a friend, bring your chairs; enjoy the music on a beautiful summer evening; rain or shine! For information, call 608 835-9861 or visit www.mmqccb.org
Summer Nights at Segoe : Friday, July 5th The Midvale Heights Community Association sponsors four concerts, in Segoe Park, on Friday evenings from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Performing on July 5th will be Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets (Pop, Rock, and powerhouse harmonies!)