Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 6, 2025

posted January 4, 2025 - 8:23am

Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 6, 2025

Updates and Notices

Winter Storms and Extreme Cold: The best way to stay safe during extreme winter weather is to be prepared and stay indoors. Learn how to prepare for winter storms.

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, January 6, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include the restructuring of existing land contracts with Madison Ice Inc. and East Madison Ice Collective into forgivable loans and authorizing the sale of those properties for $1.
Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 8, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include the review and approval of Metro Transit bus stop changes.
Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 8, at 6:30 p.m. at 330 E Lakeside St. Agenda items include approving the Madison Mallards request for firework displays for the 2025 Mallards and Night Mares season at Warner Park Stadium.
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Community Development Block Grant Committee: The Community Development Block Grant Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, January 9, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include awarding federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds to Housing Initiatives, Inc. to support the development of 16 units of affordable housing and supportive services.

Announcements and News Releases

Ice Skating in Madison Parks Starting Today: Ice skaters, rejoice! Tenney Park and Vilas Park lagoons and many rinks are opening today and this weekend for free ice skating! Bring your own skates or rent at Elver, Tenney, and Vilas with staff available: Friday: 4-8pmSaturday: 12-8pmSunday: 12-… [posted January 3, 2025]
Statement on Wisconsin Election Commission Investigation : I fully support this independent review, and look forward to WEC’s findings and recommendations, which will inform any changes we make to prevent a similar situation from occurring in the future. [posted January 2, 2025]

Events

Groove & Glide, Friday, January 10: Make the most of winter at a Groove and Glide event! Experience the fun and beauty of ice skating under the lights with fun music and games. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Grab your friends, a date, or family, and have fun on the ice.
Mobile Vaccination Clinic: Badger Prairie Needs Network, Saturday, January 11: Public Health Madison & Dane County are hosting mobile vaccination clinics throughout the county in partnership with community organizations!
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen, Saturday, January 11: Explore Owen Conservation Park on gentle trails through historic oak openings on a hillside with an Ice Age kettle and along restored prairies with beautiful vistas on this high point overlooking the west side of Madison. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks and the Friends of Owen Conservation Park. Free, family-friendly guided nature walks at Owen Conservation Park are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, year-round 1:30-3pm. No registration is required. No pets are allowed.
Candlelight Snowshoe Walk, Saturday, January 11: Join Madison Parks, Wild Warner and the Friends of Cherokee Marsh in this free, family-friendly event at Warner Park. See the park by candlelight and warm up by the fire. Limited snowshoes will be available to borrow during the event or bring your own or wear appropriate winter footwear. No registration is needed. This event will take place with or without snow cover but may be canceled if conditions are icy or otherwise unsafe.
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point, Sunday, January 12: Follow rolling hiking paths through the Turville Point Conservation Park woodlands and prairie with beautiful vistas of Lake Monona and Monona Bay. Walks at Turville Point held on the 2nd Sunday every month are co-sponsored by Madison Bird City FUN partners, Madison Parks and Friends of Olin Turville. Meet at the Turville Point parking lot, entrance at the E. Olin Ave. stoplight from John Nolen Drive at the railroad tracks, south of Olin Park (not at the boat launch). No registration is required. No pets are allowed.