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Lithuanian independence to be celebrated at Capitol

Submitted by Christian Von P... on Thursday, February 14th, 9:45 pm
Lithuanian independence to be celebrated at Capitol

Event to include folk dance performance, documentary film  

A Lithuanian cultural organization will host a celebration of Lithuania’s Independence Day on Feb. 24.

Madison Vilnius Sister Cities is coordinating the event at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

The program will begin with a Lithuanian folk dance performance by "Zaibas," a dance group from Baraboo.

The organization is hosting Marijus Gudynas, Lithuania's consult general in Chicago, who will make a presentation.

A documentary about the Soviet occupation of Lithuania will also be shown. Lithuania was occupied by the Soviet Union in 1940 and declared independence in 1990.

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University of Wisconsin to celebrate Darwin Day

Submitted by Christian Von P... on Friday, February 8th, 8:31 pm
University of Wisconsin to celebrate Darwin Day

The University of Wisconsin celebrates Charles Darwin's birthday hosting its annual series, Darwin Day. The event is a series of lectures and screenings commemorating evolution and biodiversity.

The series kicks off Thursday Feb. 14 with a Valentine's Day-themed screening at Union South, titled "Love and Sex in the Natual World." The weekend follows with several talks on natural selection from visiting lecturers.

A biodiversity-themed scavenger hunt is planned for families Saturday at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.

A teacher's workshop begins Thursday morning to help science teachers integrate evolution into their curriculum.

More information on the three-day event is available at evolution.wisc.edu.

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Parks dept. plans party for papas, daughters

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 12:40am

2nd annual dance will feature music, munchies

Madison Parks will host its second annual daddy-daughter Valentine’s dance, on Feb. 9.

Parks Department coordinator Ann Whisner said the first dance, held last year, went off well. Now the department is planning a similar event just before Valentine’s Day from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center.

Superintendent of the Madison Parks Division, Kevin Briski said the dance gives fathers (or adult loved ones) and their daughters a chance to spend quality time together.

“This event is a fun for both dads and daughters and will be something that both will look back at fondly in the future,” Briski said.

Daddy-daughter duos will have the opportunity to show off their dance moves to music played by a live DJ, play games and enjoy cake and punch.

Party-goers can have their picture taken together to take as a memento of the night, too.

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‘Family Business of the Year Award’ seeks nominees across the state

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Tuesday, January 8th, 2013, 3:22pm
‘Family Business of the Year Award’ seeks nominees across the state

Award celebrates impact of family biz on Wis. communities    

A state group that celebrates family-owned businesses is seeking nominations for the 2013 “Business of the Year” award, which is also the group’s 10th year sponsoring the program.

One family business will be selected for grand awards in categories including small (less than 50 employees), medium (50-99), and large (100 or more) companies. The organization said special awards will also be given to companies excelling in a particular area.

Created by Smith & Gesteland, a Middleton accounting and business consulting firm, the annual awards highlight the importance of family-owned businesses.

The deadline for nominations is April 13.

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Art students show portfolio work at garden

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012, 11:18am

Fall graduates' artwork exhibition from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

Olbrich Gardens will host a student art show reception Wednesday.

Madison College’s fall portfolio show featuring work from 31 graduating students will be open from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

Graduates from the design and illustration program are featured in the show; a variety of pieces showcase the students’ work including photography, illustrations, product packaging and branding designs.

An online portfolio for the fall 2012 Madison College graduates is now available.

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Jewish group celebrates Hannukah with social outings, parade

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Saturday, December 1st, 2012, 7:15am
Jewish group celebrates Hannukah with social outings, parade

The Young Jewish Professionals of Madison will host several Hanukkah events in early December including a social event for families, an evening of wine and art and a parade of Menorahs.

"[Hanukkah] is a holiday that enriches our lives with the light of tradition," Rabbi Yona Matusof, director of the Chabad House of Madison, said in a news release. 

On Sunday, families are invited to celebrate with YJP by participating in a hands-on olive press demonstration, crafts and a game show. There will also be a bounce house at the “Chanukah Wonderland” event, to be held from noon to 4 p.m. at 422 Commerce Dr. in Madison.

Attendance is $5 at the door.

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Kids to ‘Shop with a Cop’ Sunday

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Friday, November 30th, 2012, 6:30am
Kids to ‘Shop with a Cop’ Sunday

About 79 kids will get to spend the day shopping, wrapping with officers

Area families who may not have the finances for Christmas gifts will get to share in the season through a program organized by area police officers.

Dane County area police departments will pair officers with kids for the annual “Shop with a Cop” program on Sunday.

Each year, children from families in need are chosen to participate in the event. Each child receives $150 -- collected through private and corporate donations -- to buy gifts for his or her family. The shopping spree will take place at the East Side Target, organizers said.

Detective Kathy Wessel with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office said about 79 kids are participating in the event Sunday. She said the little shoppers enjoy taking part in the giving season.

“They get a kick out of shopping for their families and picking out presents for brothers, sisters, mom and dad,” Wessel said.

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