Hope for the Holidays, plus this Week's Updates

Hi Everyone,

What a trying week we’ve experienced with last Monday’s tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School. As we celebrate this week’s holidays with family and friends, we do so with a sobering awareness of what many in our midst will be carrying. 

May we find joy amidst the sorrow, comfort amidst the pain, hope amidst the darkness.

Updates 

City Offices are closed on December 24 and 25: Administrative offices are closed on December 24 and 25 for Christmas. Emergency services will be open; please call 911. Use Report a Problem for non-emergencies.

Resources for the Madison Community: Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

There are currently no Boards, Commissions, and Committee meetings scheduled 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 a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Announcements and News Releases

• Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024: There will be no Streets Division collections performed on both Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays. The drop-off sites will also be closed on these two days. 

• Keep sidewalks safe: Reminder of City of Madison sidewalk shoveling and salt use ordinances: As winter weather approaches, the City of Madison’s Building Inspection Division would like to remind everyone about the City’s ordinances for sidewalk clearing and salt usage. Please remember that frequent shoveling reduces the need for salt.

• Abundant Life Christian School Shooting: Facts and Questions Page: MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Police Department is committed to transparency and will continue to release information that can be used to improve public safety. 

• Read, Play, Write, and Create at Madison Public Library this Winter Break with WE READ: MADISON, WI – Beginning Monday, December 16, kids and families can visit any Madison Public Library location and find new play materials, reading buddies, scavenger hunts, and more thanks to the Winter WE READ campaign designed to keep kids reading, playing, writing and creating all winter long.

• Dec. 17 Autumn Ridge Path Ribbon Cutting Cancelled: The 12/17/2024 Autumn Ridge Path Ribbon Cutting is cancelled. A new date and release will be sent out if rescheduled. Original press release:https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2024-12-09/city-invites-public-to-ce…;

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

• Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, December 28: Join a naturalist for an easy family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. Walk will begin at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive. Meet outside at the Children's Shack. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, and Aldo Leopold Nature Center . No registration is required. No pets are allowed.

• Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin Park, November 9th through December 31, 2024: Lighted holiday themed displays set in beautiful Olin Park. Drive through anytime Dusk until Dawn to enjoy this magical light show for free, brought to you by The Electric Group.