An extra thanks to
April Swe who helps make this weekly update a possibility each
week.
September 22 - September 28
The weather--
It's going to be a beautiful weekend followed by a seasonably
beautiful week. Lots of sun and temps in the 60s and 70s.
Get out and enjoy while it's here!
Kids for Peace Day
Madison Children's Museum, 100 State St. Free. 256-6445
Saturday, September 22
Stage performances, 9 a.m. - noon
Kids for Peace Parade, Noon - 1 p.m.
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org
Peace Be With You: Considering the world's state of affairs, it
wouldn't hurt to make everyday Kids for Peace Day. Perhaps
that's why the Madison Children's Museum is stretching its
signature event into a month-long celebration, beginning Sept.
8, with a series of related exhibits and weekend programs. This
year's Kids for Peace Day, slated for Sept. 22, will mark the
tenth anniversary of locally acknowledging the United Nations'
International Day of Peace (officially observed on Sept. 21).
Highlights include performances by the Suzuki Strings of Madison
and traditional Native-American dancer Art Shegonee, followed by
a noon parade around the Capitol Square featuring the Atimevu
Drum & Dance Company, Mama Digdown's Brass Junction, the
Brazilian-style percussion collective Handphibians and klezmer
band Yid Vicious. In 2004, museum officials began making civic
involvement a larger component of Kids for Peace Day, according
to education manager Kia Karlen, who says pre-addressed
postcards will be available for children and their parents to
send messages to state legislators. But the museum draws the
line when it comes to discussing war and other current events
with kids. "Our philosophy is that parents are the first and
foremost educators of their children, and we do not try to
interject ourselves too directly in that process," Karlen says.
Museum admission on Kids for Peace Day is free. Visit
madisonchildrensmuseum.org or call 256-6445 for more details.
2nd Annual Zoo Run Run!
Sunday, September 23,
starting at 10:00a.m.
http://www.vilaszoo.org/index.php
Many age divisions including a "Roo Run Run" for the little ones
Get your little "joeys" moving, too! Following the 10K and 5K
runs, Physicians Plus is excited to present the first ever
Roo Run Run for kids ages 2-6. This 1/8-mile race will start
around 11:30 a.m. Your smallest kangaroos can run, hop or skip
to the finish line, and all participants will earn a cool prize
from Physicians Plus!
Verona Fire Department Open
House
Saturday, September 22
10:00am-2:00pm
http://wkow.madison.com/Community/event.php?ID=3102
This years event will be held on Saturday September 22, from
10:00am-2:00pm. Some of the events planned for the day are...
Fire Truck Rides
Med-Flight Helicopter Demonstration
Residential Sprinkler Demonstration
American Red Cross Display
Verona Police Department Display
Fitch-Rona EMS Display
Fire Extinguisher Training and Education
Hazardous Material Decontamination Unit Demonstration
Fire Safety Video
All activities are free as well
as Rayovac Smoke Detector Batteries,Temp. tattoos,Hot
Dogs,Cake,Punch,Culver's Frozen Custard and Papa Murphy's Pizza.
Capitol Skating School Open
House
Satruday, September 22 3:00pm
- 5:00pm
http://wkow.madison.com/Community/event.php?ID=3243
Capitol Figure Skating Club and Capitol Skating School members
will be featured skaters at the upcoming Free Family Fun Open
House and Exhibition at Capitol Ice 2616 Pleasant View Rd,
Middleton, WI 53562 on Saturday, September 22 from 3:00-5:00 PM.
The public is invited to attend
the free event which includes skating fun, individual
instruction, on ice games and prizes. Info:
capitolskatingschool.com; Tricia 833-3922; Alice 833-5451; Cesca
244-5593.
Punt, Pass & Kick
Middleton High School 2100
Bristol St.
Saturday, September 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
http://www.middletonjaycees.org
NFL-sanctioned competition for ages 8-15, 10 am-noon, 9/22,
Middleton High School, with boys & girls competing separately by
age. Free. 692-0720
The Middleton Jaycees will be holding their annual Punt Pass and
Kick Competition on the new sport turf at Middleton High School
from 10:00 am -12:00 pm on Sept 22.
The NFL Pepsi PUNT, PASS & KICK program is a free national
skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 8 -15
to compete separately against their peers.
Girls and boys in four separate age divisions (8-9, 10-11,
12-13, and 14-15) compete against each other in punting, passing
and place kicking in a fun and engaging forum.
Schumacher Farm
Harvest Festival
Schumacher Farm County
Park, Waunakee 5682 Hwy. 19
Sunday, September 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=187153
Music, food, crafts, kids' activities, horse-drawn wagon rides &
farm animals, 1-4 pm, 9/16, 5682 Hwy. 19, Waunakee. Free
admission. 849-4559
UW Space Place
UW Space Place 2300 S. Park
St., Suite LL-100, Madison 262-4779
Free workshop for
elementary/middle school students
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu
Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu
Saturday Family Workshops
Saturday workshops begin at 10:00 am and are designed for
children ages 6-10 and their families.
September 22 -
"Seeing Through Alien Eyes" - Make and wear a Cosmic Visor
to figure out how colors affect your ability to see an
"ordinary" scene on Earth (using felt figures of a tree,
pond, cloud, and Sun).
September 29 - Workshop presented by Biology Outreach
Club.
October 6 - "Airplanes and Flight" - Presented by
Rachael Lancor, Wonders of Physics.
Harvest Moon Festival
Friday, September 28 from 6:30-9:00 pm. Join us at the
Lussier Family Heritage Center (3101 Lake Farm Road) for an
evening of star gazing, nature hikes and presentations, music,
and more under the Harvest Moon! The event is free and sponsored
by the Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area.
Harvest
Moon Festival
Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Rd.
Friday, September 28, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area will be hosting
the 3rd Annual "Harvest Moon Feast and Festival in support of
the Capital Springs Recreation area on Friday, September 28th,
2007, at the Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm
Road, just off of South Towne Drives. All are welcome to attend!
Bring the family!
This year's Festival will begin with a buffet-style "Harvest
Moon Feast" that will be served from 6:00 - 7:30, and a silent
auction featuring the works of Wisconsin artists and other
donated items. Next, join us outside for the highlight of the
evening: the Harvest Moon Festival's illuminated trail through
the park! From 6:30 - 9:00 pm, take your family on a stroll
under the Harvest Moon with educational stops along the trail,
including interpretive presentations on native owls, small and
large mammals, amphibians, insects, bats, tree seeds, modern
harvest practices and several other informative seasonal
exhibits. Stargaze with UW's "Universe in the Park", and finish
the evening around a "Howlin' Campfire" behind the Lussier
Center, complete with s'mores and blue grass music played by
local musicians.
Dinner is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children (under 5 years
old free) if RSVP is received by September 24 (prices the night
of the event will be $12 for adults and $6 for children (under 5
years old still free)). To make a dinner reservation, call Linda
Mittnacht at (608) 224-3604 or email at mittnacht@co.dane.wi.us.
All other events for the evening are free, but as the Festival
is the main fund-raising event for the recreation area,
donations to the Friends Group are welcome.
The Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area is a non-profit
organization designed to support the Lussier Family Heritage
Center, Capital City State Trail, Capital Springs State Park,
Lake Farm County Park, and the Jenni and Kyle Preserve - all of
which are components of the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
Proceeds from this event go towards the recreation and
educational programs at the Lussier Family Heritage Center,
Capital City State Trail and Capital Springs Recreation Area.
YMCA Activate
America
East YMCA-Cottage Grove Rd.
(221-1571), West YMCA-Medical Circle (276-6606) and Sun Prairie
YMCA-South St. (837-8221)
Friday, Sept. 28 - Special Activities 6:30pm -8:30pm
Saturday, Sept. 29 6:00am -7:00pm
Sunday, Sept. 30 9:00am -7:00pm
http://www.ymcadanecounty.org/programs/family.asp
Get active this fall at the YMCA Open House. Special activities
on Friday, September 28 from 6:30-8:30pm. It’s FREE for
everyone! Bring a friend! Free tours and facility use will
continue all day on Saturday and Sunday.
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Tots in Motion
Join Kathleen Madden for games and other physical activities
to strengthen gross motor skills.
September 25, 2007 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Drop-In Program: Tile Painting
Paint a decorative tile for a friend or family member.
September 29, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
September 30, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Percussion Shaker
Listen to recorded percussion music from around the world
and make your own shaker to take home.
September 23, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Kids for Peace Day
Join us for the 1oth anniversary of Kids for Peace Day, an
annual event honoring the United Nations International Day
of Peace (September 21), and Culture of Peace Month,
observed internationally throughout September. The day
begins with multicultural performances from 9 a.m.-noon,
outside the museum at the top of State Street. The Kids for
Peace parade begins at noon, featuring the kid-crafted
parade float accompanied by musicians, dancers,
stilt-walkers and families. Please visit the Special Events
page for a complete schedule of activities.
Enjoy free museum admisison all day!
Kids for Peace Day is sponsored by Jack Lussier, with
additional support from Dane County Cultural Affairs
Commission and Madison Arts Commssion.
September 22, 2007 — 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Art Dabblers Hand Prints
Visit the art room each week for informal “Art Dabblers”
projects, recommended for ages 2-5.
September 25, 2007 — 10:30 am to 11:00 am
September 26, 2007 — 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Class: Toddler Music
Kjerstie Johanson’s popular class features songs, rhythm and
music-making activities recommended for ages 1-4. $1/child
program fee. No registration necessary.
September 21, 2007 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
September 27, 2007 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
September 27, 2007 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
September 28, 2007 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Drop-In Program: Toddler Time
Visit the First Feats exhibit gallery for informal
activities for children ages 18 months-3 years.
September 24, 2007 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
No-Group Monday Mornings
Families who are looking for a quieter morning at the museum
are encouraged to visit on Mondays, when there are no large
groups scheduled between 9 a.m.-noon.
September 24, 2007 — 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Barnes & Noble
Activities
#1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 241-4695
West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road Madison, WI 53717 827-0809
http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/find_an_event.do
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Madison Public
Libraries
See below for dates, times, and locations
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/calendar.html
Here is all of the fun stuff going on through the Madison Public
Libraries for this week. Click on the colored titles to register
online.
Sign Up Now For...
Mazo Movement Arts Center
Downtown Mazomanie
Wild Rumpus Circus Camps
www.mazomac.com/currentpage.html
www.mazomac.com/Newsletter.pdf
Our fall schedule of classes begins October 9! We've got aerial
performance workshops for kids, introductory trapeze for all
ages, aerial improv for teens and adults, great workshops,
performances and still more Wild Rumpus Circus's on the horizon.
The following link will take you to our current schedule, and
you can call or e-mail me w/ any other questions: (608) 795-0014
KEVA
Fall Sports Registration and
My First Sports - (AGES 2-6)
- New Season Brochure Now Online
8312 Forsythia St. Middleton, WI 53562 p.608-662-7529
http://www.kevasports.com
http://www.kevasports.com/documents/Registration%20forms/2007%20keva%20MFS_NEW.pdf
If winning, losing, keeping score, starting or coming off the
bench isn’t what you want your child’s early participation in
sports to be, My First Sports at Keva is for you. My First
Sports are a series of age-based classes focusing on key early
elements of participation, like teamwork fundamentals and most
importantly…having fun! Featuring multi-sport and sports
specific classes, our “kid-friendly” instructors make classes a
great first time experience, helping encourage early enthusiasm.
A-Maze-ing Days for Autism at the
Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
5 miles west of Lodi on Highway 60
(20 miles north of Madison)
Saturday, October 6, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, October 7, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Treinen Farm http://treinenfarm.com
Autism Society of Greater Madison
http://autismmadison.org
A weekend of family fun and a benefit for the Autism Society of Greater
Madison. Don’t miss this family-friendly event. Wisconsin’s Largest CORN
MAZE, horse drawn hayrides to the PUMPKIN PATCH, helicopter rides, kid’s
games, food, raffle, pumpkin slingshot. A portion of all maze admissions
will be donated to the Autism Society of Greater Madison to fund
services and education for individuals with autism.
RSVP for Surprising Seeds
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.
Saturday September 29 10-11
a.m. - Registration deadline: September 20 $7. RSVP: 246-4550
http://www.olbrich.org
Seeds are surprising and amazing in many ways! Many things around us
started out as a tiny little seed. Investigate the world of seeds during
the Surprising Seeds class at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Saturday,
September 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. Join Olbrich educators and learn about
the way seeds grow. During the class we'll dissect seeds, plant seeds,
and create colorful, textured seed art. Make your own root viewer to
take home and watch your seeds grow.
The cost for the class is $5 for Olbrich members and $7 for the public.
Early registration is advised since space is limited. Registration is
required by September 20. Children must be accompanied by an adult and
adults attend free. Maximum two children per adult please. For more
information or to register call 608-246-4550.
TAPIT/new works
1957 Winnebago Street, Madison
608-244-2938 - phone 608-244-9114 - fax
info@tapitnewworks.org
http://www.tapitnewworks.org
Fall Tap dance classes, for ages 8 - 80+, begin September 10, 2007
at TAPIT/new works, 1957 Winnebago Street. Instruction is for all
levels, beginning to advanced. Group and single classes available, as
well as private lessons. Rehearsal and class space is available
for rental.
Please call 608-244-2938 to register or for more information.
2007 Fall Schedule
Creative Movement and Drama Classes (with Donna Peckett)
http://www.donnapeckettcreativearts.com
Monday (3-5 year
olds) 11:00 - 11:30 AM 9/17 - 12/10 $72 (12 wks.)
Tuesday (4-6 year olds) 3:30 - 4:00 PM 9/18 - 12/11 $72 (12 wks.)
Friday (3-5 year olds) 10:30 - 11:00 AM 9/14 – 12/14 $72 (12 wks.)
PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 5, BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS
BEGINS
$6.00 per class for the full season, please pay by September 5
$8.50 single class fee
Musical Tots Music Together
Jo Severt
www.musicaltots.com
creative music class for kids 0-5 w/parents
jokat@tds.net, 608-442-0519 home, 608-772-1522 cell
The semester begins September 17th and runs 10 weeks. Currently we
are located at Forbes-Meagher Music at 6301 Odana Rd. We also have
locations on the eastside at Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham,
and GanHayeled Preschool at 6434 Enterprise Lane.
We also offer classes in Sun Prairie through the Park and Recreation
Department. All Sun Prairie registrations are handled through the Park
and Recreation Department at 837-3449 (ask for Rebecca).
Call for class availability. First class is no charge and mid-semester
sign-ups are welcome.
Additional classes will be added if needed.
Happy Bambino Fall
Classes
2045 Atwood Ave., Suite 113 Madison
(608) 204-6147 -
hello@happybambino.com
http://www.happybambino.com/classes.asp
The Happy Bambino Fall Classes are online and waiting for you!
Take a look at their website above. It sounds like they have great
stuff for expectant parents and young children alike.
RSVP for Junior
Naturalists
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.
Ages 7 & up, set for 10-11:30 am, 9/8, Olbrich Gardens. $6 ($18 series).
RSVP by 8/30: 246-4550
September 8, October 6, November 10, and December 8 -10:00am - 11:30am
http://www.olbrich.org
Leaves & Seeds October 6 Registration Deadline: September 27
Habitats & Homes November 10 Registration Deadline: November 1
Tracks, Scat & Signs December 8 Registration Deadline: November
29
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is
full of beautiful, unique plants and an abundance of wildlife. Dive in
and join Olbrich educators to search out the animals and plants that
call Olbrich home during the Junior Naturalist classes on Saturdays,
September 8, October 6, November 10, and December 8 from 10 to 11:30
a.m. at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Investigate Olbrich's backyard
ecology using dip nets, sweep nets, magnifying glasses, and field
guides.
The classes are designed for children ages 7 and up. Sign up for the
entire series or individual classes. The cost of the entire series is
$12 per child for Olbrich members and $18 per child for the general
public. Registration for the entire series is required by August 30.
Individual classes are $4 for members and $6 for the general public. An
adult must accompany children; adults attend free. Maximum two children
per adult. Early registration is advised since space is limited. For
more information or to register call 608-246-4550.
1st Annual Suzy
Favor Hamilton Walk/Run to Benefit Capital Candlelighters
Warner Park Shelter, Madison, WI
Sunday, October 14, 2007 9:00 a.m.
5K, 10K Walk/Run
Honorary Chair: Suzy
Favor Hamilton
3 time U.S.Olympian
7 time U.S. National Championships
14 All-American Awards
About Capital Candlelighters….
Capital Candlelighters is a non-profit organization serving families
whose children have been diagnosed with cancer. Some of the services
include helping families in need with emergency financial assistance,
offering information and assistance to hospitalized children (primarily
treated at American Family Children’s Hospital), providing educational
support and resources to kids and teens, and much more!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 AM Registration
8:30 AM Opening Ceremonies
9:00 AM 5K, 10K Walk/Run Begins
10:30 AM Awards Ceremony
Online registration:
http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1442435
Note: (a $3 fee applies, but active.com allows you to collect pledges
online, email other people links to your pledge page, etc.)
Ongoing Activities...
Bean Sprouts Kid's Cafe
6719 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue, Suite
101 Middleton, WI 53562, 1.608.826.6YUM (6986)
http://www.beansproutscafe.com
Bean Sprouts is a new kids' café
featuring:
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yummy, good-for-you food
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a
hip, fun atmosphere for kids and parents
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organic baby food and delivery service
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birthdays and tea parties!
Editor's note: Here is
a brilliant new concept... a healthy, wholesome, kid-oriented
cafe with a fun atmosphere and events for parents and tots to
share together! This place is totally geared towards tots
with kid-sized doors, special kids seating area, and even kid
sized toilets in the bathroom. They are also the only
place in town where you can find freshly made organic baby food
that can be delivered to your doorstep.
Here's a list of their
upcoming events for the week...
September 22
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Dream Job!
Meet a real Middleton firefighter and explore a fire truck.
Free.
September 25
Tea for Two-sday
Dress up for tea and treats! All day. $8 per person.
September 26 10:30-11:00 a.m
Book ‘n Cook Club
Story time with book-themed food!
September 30 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Silly snacks cooking class
For children ages 6-12. Please reserve spot in advance. $10
per child.
Folk Music Under
the Apple Trees Series - Eplegaarden Farm
2227 Fitchburg Road,
Fitchburg, Wisconsin
(608)845-5966
Sept. 1 – Oct. 31 Mon. –
Sat. 9 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM
Nov. Tues., Thur., & Sat. 9 AM - Noon
Live folk music Sundays 1:00pm-4:00pm
http://www.eplegaarden.com/happenings.html
Sept. 30
Oct. 07 Buttons & Banjo Trio
Oct. 14 Oak Street Ramblers
Kids in the Rotunda
Madison Cultural Arts District, 201 State St,
Madison WI 53703, 608.258.4177
Saturdays at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM
1 PM shows are sign language interpreted
http://www.overturecenter.com/rotunda.htm
Every Saturday during the school year from fall through spring,
Overture Center offers free arts programs designed for children
and families at 9:30 AM, 11 AM and 1 PM. Our popular performing
arts series for children and families offers a relaxed,
kid-friendly environment in which to enjoy a diverse lineup of
local and regional storytellers, musicians, juggler, theater
troupes, magicians and dancers. The 1 PM performances are sign
language interpreted. Kids in the Rotunda takes place on the
Rotunda Stage.
Fall 2007 Kids in the Rotunda Schedule
September
22 Circus Boy
29 Co'Motion Dance Theater
October
6 Ace Willie
13 Yid Vicious
20 Reid Miller
27 Armenrah the Mime
November
3 The Madgadders
10 Truly Remarkable Loon
17 Natyarpana Dance Company
24 Bovee & Heil
December
1 Bob Kann
8 Madison Ballet
15 Atimevu
22 Holidays at Kids in the Rotunda
Fitchburg Library
Story Time
Fitchburg Community Center
Thursday mornings at 10:00 am starting September 6
Fitchburg Library Story Time... Hmmm...
I didn't know Fitchburg had a library... Well, they don't...
however... for
the last 2 1/2 years, parent volunteers from the Fitchburg area,
with the support of the Friends of the Fitchburg Library, have
been offering a free story time at the Fitchburg Community
Center on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. They do this weekly
during the school year, and then offer a six-week summer session
the McKee Farms Park Shelter. Their fall session is about to
start up again at the Fitchburg Community Center on Thursday,
Sept. 6th. Each week children 5 and under and their caregivers
hear stories, sing songs with fingerplays and create a craft.
Their goal is to build a community of readers by getting
children hooked on books and demonstrating one way that a
library in our city would be a benefit to the community.
Enchanted Castle
Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
W12420 Highway 60 Lodi, WI
53555 (five miles west of Lodi)
Four miles of trails, 4-9 pm Fridays, 11 am-9 pm Saturdays and
11 am-5 pm Sundays through 11/11, Treinen Farm, W12420 Highway
60, . $7.50 ($5.50 ages 6-11; 5 & under free). Phone:
608-592-3481
http://treinenfarm.com
Our 15-acre Enchanted Castle Corn Maze, with over 4 miles of
trails, is now open. Don't miss the short corn maze season, open
now through November. Outdoor adventure for all ages. TAKE THE
CORN MAZE CHALLENGE!! If you haven't been out to meet the Treinen's, they are a great
family that put on a wonderful family friendly program every
year! This is one I highly recommend!
Hours: (August 3
- November 11)
Fridays: 4 pm - 9 pm
Sat: 11 am - 9 pm
Sun: 11 am - 5 pm
Rates:
$7.50 age 12 and over
$5.50 age 6-11
Free age 5 and under
Heros, The Party
Experience - Stay and Play Events Open House
8233 Forsythia St. Middleton,
WI 53562 · 608-831-9569 ·
info@herosparty.com
http://www.herosparty.com/
Editor's Note: Hero's just announced their ongoing
programming. These guys are great! High quality
people with a high quality product. Check them out...
Friday nights
Drop off & Play - Parents Night Out
Hero's is a fun & safe place for your child to stay, while
you get away!
6pm to 9pm.
$7 per child, per hour or 3 hours for $15. Call our VP of
Fun, Bett Sauer, for details at 608-576-8142. Or email info@herosparty.com
Wednesday
Stay & Play
Every Wednesday
9:00am-12:00pm
5:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday Stay & Play
3pm to 8pm Every Sunday
Sunday Football Stay & Play
Sunday Football Game Days Noon to 7pm
Be the big Hero! Watch the big game! Bring your
children to Hero's on football Sunday's. You can play and
watch the game on our big TV's.
Wisconsin Wolves - Professional
Women's Football
Middleton High School 2100 Bristol St., Middleton
Saturday, August 25, 5:05pm
$10 ($5 seniors/military/students; group rates available).
628-8640
http://www.wiwolves.com
More Information:
9/29/2007 @ Houston Energy
10/6/2007 Minnesota Vixen
10/20/2007 Houston Energy
New Wolves Home Field
Wisconsin Wolves home games will be played this year at the
Middleton High School Stadium - 2100 Bristol Street, Middleton,
WI 53562.
Tunes at Monona Terrace
Monona Terrace Community and
Convention Center
One John Nolen Dr. Madison, WI 608-261-4042
Wednesdays, 5:30-7PM
Free and open to the public
http://www.mononaterrace.com/community/community_events.html#tunes
The Evjue Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital
Times, and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center are
proud to sponsor these free community concerts. Concessions and
cocktails are available for purchase beginning at 5PM.
OCTOBER
3 The Brian Whitty Group - (Jazz, Pop, Rock)
31 Ladies Must Swing - (Big Band Swing)
NOVEMBER
7 Cris Plata with Extra Hot - (Tex-Mex)
21 Little Vito and The Torpedoes - (50s & 60s)
DECEMBER
5 All That Jazz - (20pc. Jazz Band)
Babies' Music
Rhapsody Arts Center, 271 S.
Main St., Verona (608)848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Music class for ages 0-18 months. Sing together at Rhapsody
Arts Center's FREE "Babies Music" class! Sponsored by
The Purple Goose of Verona, this class is for caregiver and baby.
Strengthen the bond with your baby while encouraging the discovery
of sounds, movements and textures. Your child's overall
development will soar through enjoyable musical stimulation , and
you will enjoy sharing experiences with other new parents.
Open Gyms at Madtown Twisters
7035 Old Sauk Road P.O. Box
620827 Madison (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon)
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/Opengym-Fall.htm
This place rocks!
It's great for all age groups listed below. They also have
regularly scheduled gymnastics and dance classes during the
week. Some days I feel like we live there!
At-Home
Dads
Happy Bambino 2045 Atwood Ave.
204-6147 [MAP]
Every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 am
http://www.HappyBambino.com
Come join a community of dads who have made the choice to stay at
home with their child/children. The discussion will be led by the
group, but topics may range from fatherhood and the novelty of
being a stay-at-home-dad to topics completely unrelated to being a
parent, like sports, music, and movies. Snacks and drinks
available for purchase or BYO.
New
Mom's Group
Madison Birth Center 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Suite
103Middleton 821-0123 [MAP]
Free drop-in group for mothers, babies & pregnant women
11 am-12:30 pm Thursdays
jody@madisonbirthcenter.com
Led by Jen Perfetti, MA, LPC and the Madison Birth Center
midwives, this drop-in group is for mothers, babies and pregnant
women. Each week a topic is discussed along with open discussion.
Breastfeeding support is always available. You need not have given
birth at the Madison Birth Center to attend. When: Thursday
mornings from 11 AM-12:30 PM Cost: No charge
Storytimes
Ages 2-6
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the
Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays - 10:00am 238-8455
Story Time for Children
The University Book Store - Hilldale Shopping Center
Weekly
Crafts at Michaels Craft Store
Michael's Craft Stores
- locations
Every Saturday, 10:00am - Noon - $2
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=kids_events
10:00am-Noon $2
Latte Da Espresso Lounge
Preschool Storytime
864 Jupiter Drive Madison, WI 222-8817
Fridays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
http://www.lattedaespresso.net/
Tuesdays at the
Castle - Avol's Bookstore
315 W. Gorham St. 255-4730 [MAP]
ages 3-6, 11 am Tuesdays. 255-4730
Trudy Barash reads stories for children ages 3-6 years at Avol's
Bookstore, (formerly Canterbury Booksellers).
Dan, Dan, the Story Man
Borders Books East 2173 Zeier
Rd., Madison 240-0080
10:30 am Wednesdays
Call: 240-0080
Dan, Dan, the Story Man: stories, music and activities, Wednesdays
at 10:30am
Drop-In Playtime
Family Enhancement 2120 Fordem Ave., Suite 210 (new
location)
Weekly on Mondays and Fridays @ 9:00am Call: 241-5150 ext. 15
http://www.familyenhancement.org
Ages 9 months-4 years, 9 am-noon Mondays & Fridays, Family
Enhancement. 241-5150 ext. 15
Drop-In Playtime
Child Development Inc. (lower level), 2012 Fisher St.
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:00pm-3:00pm Call: 241-5150 ext. 15
http://www.familyenhancement.org
Ages 9 months-4 years, 1-3 pm Tuesdays, Child Development, 2012
Fisher St. 241-5150 ext. 15
Preschool Crafts
Eager Free Library, Evansville
39 W. Main St. 608-882-2260
Tuesdays, 8:00am
This is a great way to
ensure that your child is getting some great experiences with
eye-hand coordination. Registration is not necessary for these
craft programs. Year Around Preschool Craft Time every
Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Muddy Moose Espresso
449 W. Cottage Grove Rd in Cottage Grove (in the Piggly Wiggly
Mall, next to the Post Office) 839-5900
YOU ARE INVITED to have fun, get creative, learn something new,
and widen your horizons!
Every Friday until 8 p.m. Free drop-in
event for families and friends. Many board games and puzzles
provided or bring your own. LOG some quality time in our cozy cabin
atmosphere! Free.
September 15 -
September 21
The
weather-- You may be surprised
when you wake up in the morning on Saturday.
It's going to be cold!!! Fall temperatures
over the weekend, followed by Summertime heat
through Wednesday, and Spring-like rains on Thursday
and Friday. What a great mix of variety!
Heros, The Party Experience - Family Safety Day
Saturday, September 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
8233 Forsythia St. Middleton, WI
53562 · 608-831-9569 ·
info@herosparty.com
http://www.herosparty.com/
Editor's Note: I just got an email from
Jim Koukas from Hero's this week. This
is now a FREE event for the Safety Day
activities! There will still be a cost for
the stay and play bounce rides portion of the
event.
Hero’s, the leader in providing
the ultimate event experience, is hosting their
First Annual Family Safety Day on September 15
from 10:00am to 2:00pm at their facility located
at 8233 Forsythia Street in Middleton. The event
is being held to teach families what it means to
be safe, what to do to be safe, and what the
local authorities are doing to keep people safe.
In keeping with Hero’s Ultimate Experience, the
Family Safety Day will be an incredible event
with participation and demonstrations from the
following organizations:
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Middleton Police Department
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Middleton Fire Department
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MADD
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Dane County Humane Society
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Henry Vilas Zoo
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Madison Gas and Electric
(MG&E)
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American Red Cross
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City of Middleton EMS
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Associated Bank
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State Farm Insurance
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and more!!!!
The Hero’s facility will be open
before, during, and after the event so families
may enjoy the ultimate play experience that
Hero’s provides. With Hero’s interactive
educational play area, the bounce area, and the
carnival zone combined with their fun play
minded Heroes; they provide an experience which
is unlike anything in this area.
Families are encouraged to come out and have fun
at Hero’s Family Safety Day! Registration is
limited and will be on a first come, first
served basis.
For more information, please
contact Jim Koukas at 608-831-9569 or
jimk@herosparty.com
Willy Street Fair
800-1100
blocks of Williamson Street
Saturday, September 15 2pm-9pm
Sunday, September 16 11:30am-7pm
http://www.willystreetfair.org
Six music stages, a multitude of impromptu
street performances, fantastic foods and drinks
from across the globe, fabulous arts and crafts,
a legendary parade and an irresistible community
raffle with over 200 prizes.
Here is the Kid's Stage lineup that will occur
on Sunday. Visit
http://www.willystreetfair.org for full
fair schedule. Don't forget, the parade
starts promptly at 11:00am! Enjoy...
Kid's Stage (located at 1019 Williamson near
Nature's Bakery)
- 1:00 p.m.: Denise Jackson
- 2:00 p.m.: Handphibians
- 3:00 p.m.: 5th Annual Kid's Fashion Show
- 4:00 p.m.: Truly Remarkable Loon
- 5:30 p.m.: Elements of Change
- 6:30 p.m.: Willy Street Raffle
Schumacher Farm Harvest Festival
Schumacher Farm County Park, Waunakee 5682 Hwy.
19
Sunday, September 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=187153
Music, food, crafts, kids' activities,
horse-drawn wagon rides & farm animals, 1-4 pm,
9/16, 5682 Hwy. 19, Waunakee. Free admission.
849-4559
Dragon Knights at Madison World Music Festival
UW Union
Terrace
Saturday, September 15 - 5:00pm and 7:00pm
but also see them wandering the Union Theater
and Memorial Union throughout the World Music
Festival.
http://www.union.wisc.edu/worldmusic/
Dragon Knights lends the fest a chimerical
touch. Lili Valerie Noden, the troupe’s founder
and artistic director, calls her spectacularly
artistic feats of engineering, ridden and
operated by puppeteers on stilts, “culturally
blended theater.” Noden, who’s French,
uses pole stilts that originated in Africa,
China and France. “Hundreds of years ago,” she
says, “shepherds used them to guide their sheep
over floodwaters and marsh grasses. People
discovered them and used them in folk dances.”
The eerily graceful pole stilts – unlike the
sturdier, more common dry wall stilts – were
unknown in the States till recently, notes
Noden. “I think I was the first to make and sell
them here, though now a lot of people buy them.”
Look at the pics on the Dragon Knights website,
www.stiltshow.com. You’ll wonder about them
too.
UW Space Place
UW Space
Place 2300 S. Park St., Suite LL-100, Madison
262-4779
Free workshop for elementary/middle school
students
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu Email:
kay@sal.wisc.edu
Saturday Family Workshops
Saturday workshops begin at 10:00 am and are
designed for children ages 6-10 and their
families.
Saturday, September 15 - "Science is Fun"
The UW Chemistry Dept. is back again this school
year with more exciting, hands-on experiments!
Wo-Zha-Wa Days Fall Festival
Wisconsin
Dells, WI
Saturday, September 15 - Monday, September 17
http://www.dells.com/wozhawa.htm
A festive celebration of autumn, Wo-Zha-Wa Days
is filled with free family activities, including
an arts and crafts fair, antique flea market,
Maxwell Street Days, live entertainment and a
100-unit parade. Visitors are also invited to
participate in a street carnival with
refreshment concessions and the Wo-Zha-Wa Run.
All activities take place throughout downtown
Wisconsin Dells and Bowman Park.
Festival of the Mounds
Mounds Park,
Blue Mounds, WI 53517
Saturday, September 15 - Sunday, September 16
http://www.trollway.com/eventsByMonth.asp?Month=9&Year=2007&CategoryID=0
Fun filled weekend including beer tent, co-ed
slow-pitch tournament, raffle drawing, Chicken
Wing Cook-Off on Saturday with live music.
Sunday is a Parade at 11 am. followed by a
Chicken BBQ Dinner.
Fall Fest at the Farmers' Market
Agora Center
5500 E Cheryl Pky, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Thursday,
September 20, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
http://www.fitchburgcenter.com
Ice Cream Benefit for EAGLE School, 3-6p.m.
Visit
www.fitchburgcenter.com or call 277-2592 for
more information.
Madison Children's
Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Tots in Motion
Join Kathleen Madden for games and other
physical activities to strengthen gross motor
skills.
September 18, 2007 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Kids for Peace Day
Join us for the 1oth anniversary of Kids for
Peace Day, an annual event honoring the United
Nations International Day of Peace (September
21), and Culture of Peace Month, observed
internationally throughout September. The day
begins with multicultural performances from 9
a.m.-noon, outside the museum at the top of
State Street. The Kids for Peace parade begins
at noon, featuring the kid-crafted parade float
accompanied by musicians, dancers, stilt-walkers
and families. Please visit the Special Events
page for a complete schedule of activities.
Enjoy free museum admisison all day!
Kids for Peace Day is sponsored by Jack
Lussier, with additional support from Dane
County Cultural Affairs Commission and Madison
Arts Commssion.
September 22, 2007 — 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Art Dabblers Percussion Shakers
Visit the art room each week for informal “Art
Dabblers” projects, recommended for ages 2-5.
September 18, 2007 — 10:30 am to 11:00 am
September 19, 2007 — 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Class: Music Together
Join instructor Jo Severt for Music Together, a
creative, play-based approach to early childhood
music development for ages birth to five. No
registration necessary.
September 16, 2007 — 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Origami
Create origami cranes and butterflies to help
decorate our float for the Kids for Peace Parade
on September 22. Recommended for ages 5 & up.
September 15, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
September 16, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Class: Toddler Music
Kjerstie Johanson’s popular class features
songs, rhythm and music-making activities
recommended for ages 1-4. $1/child program fee.
No registration necessary.
September 20, 2007 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
September 20, 2007 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
September 21, 2007 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Drop-In Program: Toddler Time
Visit the First Feats exhibit gallery for
informal activities for children ages 18
months-3 years.
September 17, 2007 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
No-Group Monday Mornings
Families who are looking for a quieter morning
at the museum are encouraged to visit on
Mondays, when there are no large groups
scheduled between 9 a.m.-noon.
September 17, 2007 — 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Barnes & Noble
Activities
#1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 241-4695
West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road Madison, WI
53717 827-0809
http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/find_an_event.do
September 15, 2007
10:30 AM
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Storytime
Super Saturday Imagination Storytime
Performed by the Five Amazing Tacos!
Children's
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers
East Towne Mall
- East Towne Mall
- #1 East Towne Mall
- Madison, WI 53704
- 608-241-4695
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September 17, 2007
10:30 AM
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Storytime
Amy's Story Corner
Toddlers (age
3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers
East Towne Mall
- East Towne Mall
- #1 East Towne Mall
- Madison, WI 53704
- 608-241-4695
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September 18, 2007
10:30 AM
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Storytime
Various Themes
Toddlers (age
3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Madison
- West Towne Mall
- 7433 Mineral Point Road
- Madison, WI 53717
- 608-827-0809
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September 18, 2007
10:30 AM
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Storytime
Super Sarah Storytime
Toddlers (age
3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers
East Towne Mall
- East Towne Mall
- #1 East Towne Mall
- Madison, WI 53704
- 608-241-4695
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Madison Public Libraries
See below for dates, times, and locations
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/calendar.html
Here is all of the fun stuff going on through the
Madison Public Libraries for this week. Click on the
colored titles to register online.
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