Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of November 9, 2026

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Updates and Notices

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.

If you would like more information about becoming a member of the City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Public Information Meeting (PIM's)

  • Near West Area Plan Kick Off Meeting: Join us for a  Near West kickoff meeting! The last virtual sessions to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts in on Monday, November 9. Also see a new post to our website – a  Near West Area Storymap! 
    Virtual Meeting #2 - Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Registration is required. The virtual meetings will have the same format and share the same information. To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 608-266-4635 or  NearWestPlan@cityofmadison.com
  • Learn What's Next for Pathways to 2050: The Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) works with 36 communities across Dane County to plan for the region's transportation needs and help direct millions of dollars in federal funding to local transportation projects. Right now, the MPO is updating Pathways to 2050, the region's long-range transportation plan. The plan will help guide transportation priorities and investments over the next 20–30 years, including roads, public transit, biking, and walking. 
    Over the summer, the MPO gathered feedback from community members through surveys, focus groups, and community events. Now, they're hosting virtual public meetings to share what they heard, how that feedback is helping shape the plan, and what's coming next. Join one of two upcoming virtual public meetings:

Announcements and News Releases

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

  • Coffee with a Cop - East District, Monday, November 9: The Madison Police Department is hosting a Coffee with a Cop event in the East District next week.
  • Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events training, Monday, November 9: You hold the power to make a difference in your safety and the safety of others in the first few minutes of an active shooter incident. Using the principles of Avoid, Deny, Defend can significantly increase your chance of survival.
  • Period Party Series, Monday, November 9 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Public Health Madison & Dane County is partnering with Madison Public Library to host their annual Period Party event series in November.  This year, they are also joined by physicians from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health OB/GYN department to deepen the education further.
  • Understand and Maintain your Furnace, Tuesday, November 10: Don't let a cold house or unexpected repair bills ruin your winter! This comprehensive course empowers you to take control of your home's heating system. Learn everything from the basic components of your furnace to troubleshooting common issues. 
  • Free Homebuyer Education Class (in person), Saturday, November 14: Take the first step to owning a home and join us in this Home Buyer Education Workshop. This FREE Homebuyer Education workshop takes place in-person at a Madison area location to be determined on Saturday, November 14, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm! 
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen, Saturday, November 14: Nature Photography ~ Join naturalists Sylvia Marek and Kathy Henning for a guided walk to enjoy changing colors and native plants going to seed and learn about nature photography. Join them for a brief discussion of nature photography and November phenology followed by a photo walk around Owen.
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, November 15:Fat Bears and Chonky Squirrels ~ Join Warner Park Naturalist Kathlean Wolf for a free guided walk on beautiful paths to explore the wild side of Warner Park.
  • District 11 Neighborhood Town Hall, Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. You're invited to an in person Neighborhood Town Hall to discuss the proposed Odana Road redesign and upcoming changes to the Odana Hills Golf Course Clubhouse. City staff from Parks and Mobility & Infrastructure have been invited to provide information, answer questions, and gather feedback. The Neighborhood Town Hall is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:30pm, at the Odana Hills Golf Course Clubhouse, 4635 Odana Road
  • Book Cover, AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What IT Can't, and How to Tell the Difference

    District 11 Book Club: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, Thursday, December 3 at 7:00 pm. The next District 11 Book Club will discuss “AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell the Difference" by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor. Challenging the assumptions driving today's artificial intelligence boom, the authors argue that much of what we are told about AI's predictive power, objectivity, and inevitability is built on shaky foundations. Join us for a timely discussion about technology, trust, and whether today's AI boom is built on genuine breakthroughs or a modern-day snake oil sales pitch. 
    Our moderator for this free book club event will be Clinton Castro, who is an Assistant Professor in the Information School and Affiliate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the UW–Madison. 

Parks Alive Fall!

Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the fall. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! 

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

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