NEWS & EVENTS FROM PRAIRIE HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN. — WEEK OF SEP 2

NEWS & EVENTS FROM PRAIRIE HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN. — WEEK OF SEP 2

NEWS Dane County, City of Madison “Pool” Budget Dollars to Install Network of Clean Beach Treatment Systems at Madison Beaches in Coming Years https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/county-executive-madison-mayor-partner-to-bring-safe-clean-swimming-to-local-lakes Dane County residents age 55+ are invited to enter their photos for a chance to win up to $75. All entries will be exhibited at MSC for Gallery Night on October 4th, and remain on exhibit until November 1st. Gallery Night is a community arts celebration sponsored by MMoCA. Judges will offer comments on submitted photos. https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/photo-affair   EVENTS THIS WEEK LABOR DAY Mon., Sep. 2 Metro operates holiday schedules No Refuse, Recycling, or Large Item Collections (Delayed to Tuesday) Libraries Closed MMSD FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL Tue., Sep 3, Wed., Sep 4 Color With Heather Tue., Sep. 3, 10-10:45a, Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. https://www.cityofmadison.com/senior-center/calendar/color-with-heather Did you know that coloring is a creative and stress reducing activity? Whether you are an experienced “colorer,” or eager to try it out for the first time, this series is for you. Artist and Professor Heather Schatz will lead the group in a combination of coloring activities designed to stimulate your creativity and reduce anxiety. Coloring sheets and art supplies will be provided. Free, but registration by calling the MSC at 608-266-6581 required. West Madison Senior Center Lunches Tue., Sep. 3, 12-1p, Meadowridge Library https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/west-madison-senior-center-lunches-1212217 (Also Wed., Sep 4., Thur., Sep. 5) Nutritious meals are offered to those 60 and older, see link for cost details. Meal and bus reservations or cancellations should be made by noon the preceding business day by calling 238-7368 ext. 8 NewBridge Movie Program: Shazam (PG-13) Wed., Sep. 4, 1:30-3:30p, Alicia Ashman Library https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/newbridge-movie-program-shazam-pg-13-1212226 Free and open to the public Chess Club Wed., Sep. 4, 3:30-5pm, Meadowridge Library https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/chess-club-1215827 Learn how to play chess and play against others with varied levels of experience. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Read to a Dog Wed., Sep. 4, 4:30-5:30p, Meadowridge Library https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/read-dog-1215828 Bring a favorite book and read aloud to a furry friend. Time slots available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Manga Discussion Night Wed., Sep. 4, 5:30-7:30p, Meadowridge Library https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/manga-discussion-night-1215288 Join Meadowridge Library Anime Club for a fun conversation about your favorite manga. UW Opera Props Presents — Tenors, Tenors, Tenors! Thur., Sep. 5, 7-8p, Alicia Ashman Library https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/uw-opera-props-presents-tenors-tenors-tenors-1215726 Join opera enthusiast Dan Shea for a multimedia presentation about Luciano Pavarotti and other great tenors of opera! Program will be followed by a Q & A session and lively discussion. Light Refreshments will be provided. Tai Chi Fundamentals Fri., Sep. 6, 10-11a, Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. https://www.cityofmadison.com/senior-center/calendar/tai-chi-fundamentals In advance of a class Fridays at 10a starting Sep. 20, participate in a free demo and introduction to Tai Chi. MMOCA Museum Tour – Jeffrey Gibson: Like a Hammer Fri., Sep. 6, 11a-12p, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St. https://www.cityofmadison.com/senior-center/calendar/mmoca-museum-tour Jeffrey Gibson’s art includes Native American themes, combined with influences from contemporary European, American, and Asian art. The exhibition is colorful and accessible, and has been received with enthusiasm by visitors to MMoCA. Meet at MMOCA at 11:00am, or at Madison Senior Center at 10:45am Led by volunteer, Gil Hilman. Free, register by calling the MSC at 608-266-6581. UPCOMING EVENTS Southwest Madison Employment Center Grand Opening Wed., Sep. 18, 11a-6:30p, 1233 McKenna Blvd https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/from-vacant-restaurant-to-job-center-city-renovates-building-into-critical-resource-for-west The public is invited to the grand opening of Madison’s newest employment center on the City’s west side. The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting and open house, which will begin at 11 a.m. Urban League of Greater Madison will provide a free lunch. Staff will lead tours of the new space and provide information to anyone interested in learning more about resources and training.

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