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Wisconsin Council On Children And Families To Hold Anniversary Event

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, 3:59pm
Wisconsin Council On Children And Families To Hold Anniversary Event

The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, the oldest statewide, multi-issue child advocacy organization in the country, is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a special event at Madison’s Monona Terrace on Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The event, "Then and Now: Celebrating 130 Years of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families," will feature artistic and musical performances by the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Children's Choir and the children of Express Yourself Milwaukee.

Hors d'oeuvres will be served and cocktails will be available for purchase.

The Council was established in 1881 as the Wisconsin Conference on Charities and Corrections. Over the years, through a few name changes and shifts in focus, WCCF has been instrumental in nearly every significant public policy development that has improved conditions for Wisconsin’s children and families.

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Friends Of The UW-Geology Museum Host Fundraising Event

Submitted by Susie Taylor on Monday, August 8th, 10:43 am
Friends Of The UW-Geology Museum Host Fundraising Event

Capital Brewery will be the site of the 5th annual The Friends of the UW-Madison Geology Museum fundraising event on Saturday, Aug.13.  The event begins at 6 p.m.

The event is open to all and kids are encouraged to attend. The highlight of the evening will be the showing of the movie "Night at the Museum:  Battle of the Smithsonian" beginning at dusk.

Prior to the movie, there will be games for kids, live music by "Mud Music," and fossils and minerals, for viewing and sale.

There is no charge for the event, but donations are welcome.  Bring a picnic dinner, join the fun and spread the word.

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Kids-To-Kids Garage Sale Set For Saturday

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, 4:00pm
Kids-To-Kids Garage Sale Set For Saturday

The Madison Parks Division will host the Kids-to-Kids Garage Sale on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Youth will sell their own items on the 100 Block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 

Individuals will sell items such as toys, games, dress-up attire, books, bikes, DVDs and other like items. 

There will be about 60 booths available. 

This is a great way to get rid of or find great deals on slightly used clothes, games, books, toys, electronics, puzzles, etc.  This event is free and open to the public.

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Carnival Helps Downtown Library Celebrate Summer Reading

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, 5:40pm
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Performances To Wrap up 2011 Season Of Lakeside Kids Program

Submitted by Estephany Escobar on Tuesday, July 26th, 2:28 pm
Performances To Wrap up 2011 Season Of Lakeside Kids Program

The 2011 Lakeside Kids season will wrap up with some energizing performances.

The high energy musical show will start at 10 a.m. in the community terrace at the Lakeside Kids on Wednesday, July 27.

Piano Fondue, a pair of piano-playing singers familiar with pop tunes will play at the event.

Lakeside kids will also have Casey & Greg at the Monona Terrace rooftop. Casey & Greg engage children in song, stories and fun.  The event is recommended for kids of ages four and up.

This is a free event.

Parking is available for $1.40 per hour in the Monona Terrace parking ramp at One John Nolen Drive.  If transporting kids by bus, please call 608-261-4062 at least 48 hours prior to the event. For general information call 608-261-4000.

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Concerts On The Square Will Happen Wednesday

Submitted by Adam Malecek on Wednesday, July 20th, 3:02 pm
Concerts On The Square Will Happen Wednesday

 

Officials with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra said that Wednesday night's Concerts on the Square will go on as planned despite the hot weather baking south-central Wisconsin.

Officials issued a news release Wednesday morning urging attendees to take precautions before coming to the concert.

"Because there is an excessive heating warning, we ask the public to use their best judgment when deciding to attend the concert," said executive director Dough Gerhart in a release.

WCO officials suggests those with any doubts about how they can handle the heat should opt to stay home. Those who do plan to attend are advised to wear loose-fitting clothing, sit in the shade if possible, drink plenty of water and limit alcohol consumption.

Wednesday's night’s concert begins at 7 p.m. and will feature ABBA tribute band, Arrival.

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American Girl To Host Annual Sale For Charity

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Friday, July 15th, 2011, 3:35pm
American Girl To Host Annual Sale For Charity

American Girl will be holding a special sale this weekend to help raise money for Madison Children's Museum.

The event will be on Saturday, July 16 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the company's Benefit Sale Warehouse at 8830 N. Greenview Drive in Middleton.

It will include discounted overstock and returned merchandise, but tickets for the event are sold out.

This is the 24th year of the sale, which has raised about $14 million for the museum over that timespan.

 

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