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Beginning a New Term, Earth Day Cleanup, Curbside Yard Waste Collection

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Hi, all. 

My mother had an old saying pinned to the bulletin board above her desk:

“Life is short. We don't have much time to gladden the hearts of those who walk this way with us. So, be swift to love and make haste to be kind.”

My brother recently passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's. It's a mixed blessing, knowing he's no longer trapped in a body that had failed him so completely, yet the loss is no less profound. But the lessons are profound as well. Ruminations on what constitutes a life well lived, what builds community and connection, what upholds our shared dignity as human beings. 

Tomorrow I will be sworn in for my fourth term as District 13 Alder. I look forward to working with you to address your needs and concerns while also attending to the many challenges facing our city as a whole. I take seriously this charge, the responsiblity that comes with elected office, and am honored by the continued vote of confidence. Don't hesitate to reach out by emailing me at district13@cityofmadison.com.

Now on to this week's updates:

Updates and Notices

Celebrate Earth Day in Your Local Park: Celebrate Earth Day with your neighbors and friends by volunteering to clean up your local park! Join this community-wide volunteer event on Saturday, April 26.

Boards, Committees, Commissions 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 a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Curbside Yard Waste Collection Begins  

Curbide yard was collection begins this week. You will have two chances for curbside pickup for yard waste – one in April and one in May.

Click here to find out what you need to do so Streets Division crews can collect the weeds, leaves, and other yard waste you have raked or pulled from your lawns and gardens.

Public Information Meeting (PIMs)

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

  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area, Saturday, April 19: Outings include nature walks, canoe/kayak adventures, bicycling tours, and more, and are sponsored by the Madison Friends of Urban Nature, Goodman Community Center(link is external), and the Friends of Starkweather Creek(link is external). No registration is required. Pets are not allowed.  Kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, April 20: Walks at Warner Park held on the 3rd Sunday of every month are co-sponsored by Madison Bird City FUN partners Wild Warner(link is external). Meet at the "rainbow" Warner Park shelter by the lagoon. Parking is available nearby. No registration is required. No pets are allowed.

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

Lastly....

The first of the spring flowers are now in bloom. (Note to self...get over to the Arb to check out the Magnolias.) The weather is cooperating, baseball season is upon us, and spring fever is gaining momentum. 

Still, there are all these whipsawing events, enough to knock you off your centerline. It's easy to be distracted, to turn away, fearful for the future. I'm reminded we need not ask for courage to face the darkening horizon so much as we need courage to live fully in this moment. Because, yes, time is short and kindness is everything. 

Take care and stay safe,

Tag

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