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August 23 - August 29
The last week in
August is always a quiet week for events as people gear up for
going back to school. So there aren't as many events on
the schedule, but there are still some good ones out there.
The weather
-- Scattered showers this weekend followed by an entire week
of sun with highs in the upper 70s. You couldn't ask for
better weather!
Check Current Beach Conditions:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/beaches/
Cancer Shucks
Schuster's Playtime Farm, Hwys 12 & 18, Deerfield
Call: 828-8880
Gilda's Club Madison fund-raiser, $9/$6.
August 23 and 24, 10:00am - 7:00pm
http://www.gildasclubmadison.org
Area families can navigate their ways through a corn
maze in support of Gilda's Club Madison by attending
Cancer Shucks on August 23 and 24 at Schuster's
Playtime Farm, 10 minutes east of Madison on Hwy 12
& 18.
The event will be a fun day for the whole family,
with plenty of activities for all to enjoy. All
admission fees from the weekend will go to Gilda's
Club Madison. Cancer Shucks isn't just a fun way for
families to enjoy the outdoors, it's also a great
way to support an important local resource for
families and individuals who are touched by cancer.
Families can chose from two options for the
weekend's festivities. At $9.00, The Adventurous
Farm Package includes access to the large corn maze,
barnyard and hayride. The Young Fun Package is $6.00
and includes access to the small corn maze, barnyard
and hayride.
Barnyard activities include the corn cannon, barrel
train rides, tire maze, Fort Hugh, talking farmer &
chicken and duck races. It will be hard not to find
something for everyone to enjoy!
The event will be held Saturday, August 23 and
Sunday, August 24, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. both days.
Schuster's Playtime Farm is only a 10-minute drive
from Madison at 1326 Hwy. 12 & 18 More information
on the farm can be found at
schustersplaytimefarm.com.
Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw
Marion Park, Prairie du Sac
Friday August 29 - Saturday, August 30
http://www.wiscowchip.com
Friday Night,
August 29th, 2008
On The Grounds:
Sauk Prairie Area Corporate Cow Chip Throw Challenge 7:00 pm
Kids Stage: Teen Dance 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Food Court Stage: Lou and Peter Berryman 5-7 pm
Beer Tent Stage: Rachelle and the Red Hot Rattlers
7:30-11:30 pm
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
On The Grounds: Cow Chip Classic Run 8:00 am 5K, 10K Run
Register online or by mail with registration form at:
www.wiscowchip.com
Before 8/16: $15 without T-Shirt, $21 with T-Shirt
Between 8/17 & 8/29: $17 without T-Shirt, $23 with T-Shirt
Race Day: $18 without T-Shirt, $24 with T-Shirt
Packet pickup and registration will be available at Fleet
Feet in Madison on Friday, August 29th from 11:00 AM - 4:00
PM or beginning at 6:30 in Marion Park the day of the race.
Arts & Crafts Fair 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (125+ Exhibits)
Sponsored by Sauk Prairie Today's Women
Children's Chip Chuckin' 9:00 am - Noon
Tournament of Chips Parade: Noon
Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw 2:00 pm
Boulder's Rock Climbing Wall 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Kids Stage:
Dottie the Clown 10:30-11:30 am
Karate America Demonstration 2-2:45 pm
Dottie the Clown 3-4 pm
Karaoke 4-7 pm
Teen Dance 7-10:30 pm
Food Court
Stage:
Matt Whalt 9:30-11 am
Cripple Creek Cloggers 11-11:45 am
Finderz Keeperz 12:30-4 pm
Beer Tent Stage:
Tony Rocker & the Comeback Special 4:30-7 pm
Super Tuesday 7:30-11:30 pm
Corn Maze
Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
W12420 Highway 60, Lodi Phone: 608-592-3481
http://www.treinenfarm.com
Our 15-acre Dragonfly Corn Maze, with over 4 miles of trails, is
now open. Open now through November. Outdoor adventure for all
ages. TAKE THE CORN MAZE CHALLENGE!!
Hours:
(August 1- November 9)
Fridays: 5 pm - 9 pm, Sat: 11 am - 9 pm, Sun: 11 am - 5 pm
Rates:
$8.00 age 12 and over, $6.00 age 6-11, Free age 5 and under
Mount Horeb Fire Muster
Mount Horeb Fire Station 120 South First Street
Mount Horeb WI 53572 608-437-5571
http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/category.asp?C=135658&nav=menu1362_5_1&trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D79535838
Saturday, August 23
Fire Muster Flea Market
Stand Still Fire Apparatus Parade
Mount Horeb Community Band
Food and Drinks Served continuously
Fire Truck Rides
Kids Water Events
Adult Water Events
Cherokee Band
Bob Rocks Band
Middleton Good Neighbor Festival
Fireman's Park, Middleton
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24
http://www.goodneighborfestival.com
Bring the kids out to the Middleton Good Neighbor
Festival Carnival. Enjoy lots of great rides and
games!
A partial schedule of family friendly opportunities
are listed below. Visit their website for full
details.
Carnival hours:
Friday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
TDS Entertainment Tent
Friday
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Kids program (TBD)
Saturday
10:00 am Kiddie dog show
12:00 pm Dance performers
1:30 pm Dance performers
3:00 pm Jenny and The Grayman (band)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Music (TBD)
8:00 pm Krauss Family Blugrass (band)
Sunday
2:00 pm TBD
3:00 pm Parade Awards
5:00 pm Raffle drawing
Madison Mallards
Warner Park Duck Pond 2920 N.
Sherman Ave.
Cost: $5-$35 Call: 246-4277
http://www.mallardsbaseball.com
Saturday, August 23, marks the
third-annual Mallards/MLB Alumni Game that will feature
stars of yesterday including headliner and Hall of Fame
Chicago Cub pitcher Ferguson Jenkins taking on former stars
of the "Duck Pond!"¯ Other former big leaguers set to appear
are Vida Blue, Ryne Duren, Jay Johnstone, Bill "Spaceman"¯
Lee, Jimmy "Toy Cannon"¯ Wynn, and more! Former Mallards in
attendance will be Jordan Comadena, D.J. Roshone, Mike
Springsteen, and current Manager C.J. Thieleke. Autographs
from all participants are FREE and can be obtained before
the game. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. with the first pitch
coming at 6:05 p.m.
Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton
http://www.capital-brewery.com/events/music.html
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Friday, Aug. 22nd - Mark Croft 6-9PM.
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Saturday, Aug 23rd - Firefest 5-9PM.
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Friday, Aug. 29th Closing Weekend -
Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band 6-9PM
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.
August 23 • "All About Bats"
Bat Conservation of Wisconsin will share their knowledge and
love of bats. Live bats will be part of the program so that
children and adults can see what a real bat in Wisconsin
looks like.
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Hmong House Models
This weekend we bid farewell to our exhibit Hmong at
Heart before it travels to the Minnesota Children’s Museum.
Build your own model of a traditional Hmong village house in
Laos.
August 30, 2008 — 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
August 31, 2008 — 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Hmong Hat-Making
This weekend we bid farewell to our exhibit Hmong at
Heart before it travels to the Minnesota Children’s Museum.
Make your own hat inspired by traditional Hmong designs.
August 30, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
August 31, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Preschool Games
August 26, 2008 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
August 27, 2008 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop-In Program: World Game Room
Try your hand at table games from around the world.
August 25, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 26, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 27, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 28, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 29, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Obstacle Course
August 24, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Water Painting
Experiment with methods of painting with water.
August 23, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 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
READ to a Dog at the Library
Monona Library 1000 Nichols Rd., Monona
August 26, Tuesday 6:00-7:20pm RSVP: 222-6127
http://www.mononalibrary.org
Kids age 6-11 invited to read to an experienced Reading
Assistance dog (with their owner), 6-7:20 pm, 8/26, Monona
Library. Kids may bring their own books or choose one from the
library. Sign-up for time slot: 222-6127. Sign up early, limited
space.
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. Note that many activities require pre-registration.
KEVA Sports - Fall Classes
8312 Forsythia St.
Middleton, WI
http://www.kevasports.com/index.html
Fall Classes have now been added online! Registration is now
open!
Not
a Kid Event, But...
Half-Pint Resale
Madison Labor Temple 1602 S. Park St.
Kids' clothing/gear consignment sale
Friday, August 22 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, August 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm (half price sale)
http://halfpintresale.googlepages.com
Half-Pint Resale is hosting it's fall/winter semi-annual
children's consignment sale, Friday, August 22 1-7pm and
Saturday, August 23 9am-Noon, with a Public Half-Price
sale from 1pm-3pm, at the Labor Temple on South Park St.
Find great deals on unique items for children ages 0-7,
as well as baby gear, maternity clothing and handmade
children's items from local artists.
Wilhelm Tell Festival
Wilhelm Tell Grounds, New Glarus
Friday August 29 - Sunday, August 31
http://www.wilhelmtell.org
See website for full details
Friday: Laternen Zug (kids' lantern parade) 8 pm.
Saturday: Wilhelm Tell Pageant, 10 am (German) and 2 pm
(English), $10. Sunday: Art in the Park 9 am-5 pm
(Village Park); Book sale 9 am-5 pm (Village Hall);
Ethnic fashion show 10:30 am; Wilhelm Tell Pageant 1 pm
(English), $10; Yodeling contest 6:30 pm.
www.wilhelmtell.org or 800-527-6838
Ongoing Activities...
Dane Dances
Monona
Terrace Rooftop 1 John Nolen Dr.
http://www.mononaterrace.com
Free concert, Fridays, 5:30-9:30 pm
Dane Dances! is a community event created to help break down
racial barriers and bring people of diverse backgrounds together
for a night of FREE entertainment and dancing. There will be
ethnic food vendors and cocktails available for purchase
beginning at 5PM. DJ Laurie Mlatawou will perform each evening
at 5:30 and 7:30PM.
August
29 Nelly Tiger Travis Blues Band - Urban R&B
MadiSalsa - Latin Jazz, Salsa
*In the case
of inclement weather, please call (608) 261-4000 after 2PM for
concert location or cancellation information.
2008 Sounds of Summer Concert Schedule
Greenway
Station in Middleton
Bring chair/blanket, More info call: 824-9111
Concerts take place in the parking area near Cosi
Saturday evening concerts from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
http://www.greenwayshopping.com/
Sat., August 23: Universal Sound Madison's premiere dance
band
Sat., August 30: Clyde Stubblefield The funky drummer
Square Dance at the Library!
Monona Library 1000 Nichols Rd., Monona
Weekly on Wednesday @ 1:00pm
Ages 7 & up, 1-3 pm Wednesdays through 8/27, Monona Library. RSVP:
222-6127
http://www.mononalibrary.org
Pre-Register youth age 7 up. Parents welcome. Wednesdays, June 11 to
August 27, 1 to 3 pm
Go Green This Summer With Your Nature Passport!
http://www.naturenet.com/naturepassport.html
Go "Green" this summer by discovering and learning outdoors with
Nature Net's free Nature Passport, a family tool for environmental
exploration. Visit sites throughout the area with your Passport and use
the clues offered by your guide "Ringo Raccoon" to observe area
mysteries, including a "Grandfather Oak," underground springs, a
Mosasaur skeleton, compass plants and many other exciting bits of nature
- all right here in our community! Write, draw and sketch along the way
and learn about the natural world.
Pick up your free Nature Passport from any participating site Memorial
Day through Labor Day. Or, visit www.naturenet.com to get the scoop on
requesting a Nature Passport on-line. Don't forget your friends and
neighbors - get one for everyone!
Spanish and Hmong versions of Nature Passport are available. In addition
to the following locations, they can be picked up at Centro Hispano (810
West Badger Road, Madison, Wisconsin 608-255-3018) and United Asian
Services (312 North 3rd Street, Madison, Wisconsin 608-256-6400).
Participating sites include: the Aldo Leopold Foundation, Aldo Leopold
Nature Center, Bethel Horizons, Cherokee Marsh, Henry Vilas Zoo,
International Crane Foundation, Lussier Family Heritage Center,
MacKenzie Environmental Center, Madison Children's Museum, Madison
School Forest, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Owen Conservation Park, UW
Arboretum and, UW Geology Museum.
Mocha Moms of
Madison Bi-Weekly Group Meetings
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Mocha Moms of Madison will not have bi-weekly group discussions (every
2nd and 4th Friday), during the summer. Support meetings will resume
Friday, September 12, 2008. However, any one interested in joining or
learning more about Mocha Moms, can send e-mail to madisonmochas@sbcglobal.net
or call (608) 338-5368.
Mocha Moms, Inc. is a support group for mothers of color who
have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order
to devote more time to their families.. Mocha Moms serves as an
advocate for those mothers and encourages the spirit of
community activism within its membership. Mocha Moms, Inc. does
not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender,
socio-economic level, education, or religion. Anyone who
supports the mission and purpose of Mocha Moms, Inc. is welcome
to join.
For more information on Mocha Moms, Inc. visit:
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Dane County Farmers' Market
Capitol Square Call: 455-1999
Saturdays, 6:00am - 2:00pm
http://www.dcfm.org
The award-winning Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM), a Madison
tradition since 1972, opens its outdoor season on Saturday,
April 19 from 6 am to 2 pm. The beautiful Capitol Square is a
unique setting for the largest producer-only market in the
nation. And, all of the products are produced right here in
Wisconsin!
Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, cheese, meat, poultry,
fish, honey, maple syrup, nuts, jelly, eggs, candy, baked goods,
plants, fresh flowers, and more ...
The DCFM outdoor markets are open every Saturday and every
Wednesday through early November - RAIN OR SHINE!
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 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.
Events at Rhapsody Arts Center
Rhapsody Arts Center 271 S. Main Street Verona, WI 53593
Phone: (608)-848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Please call Rhapsody Arts
Center at 608-848-2045 for more information and class rates.
Also, you can visit our website, www.rhapsodyarts.org.
Madtown Twisters Open
Gym
West: 7035 Old Sauk Road (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon)
608-829-2922
East: 808 Walsh Road 608-245-9565
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/opengym.html
Every week Madtown Twisters East and West locations both host
open gym times for kids of different ages. The prices are
incredibly reasonable, and the kids get to run, jump, and have
lots of high energy fun!
Toddler Time - A Parent/Child Playgroup
Tenney Nursery and Parent Center 1321 East Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703 (608)255-3250
Meets every Friday from 9:00-11:301:30
http://www.tnpckids.com
A teacher-directed class for parents (or adult) and child(ren)
to explore age appropriate materials in a traditional classroom
setting. Group time is held in the classroom about half way
through Toddler Time. Children and adults participate by singing
songs, dancing to music and listening to stories. After group,
families may continue playing in the classroom, go to the
multipurpose room for large motor activities or go out to the
playground. Families are welcome to bring individual snacks.
Snack tables are located in the multipurpose room.
The cost is $5.00 for each drop-in visit. Enrolled families pay
a discounted price each semester and have a reserved spot each
Friday.
PAL Zone (Play and Learn)
Covenant Presbyterian Church and Living Water Church, Sun Prairie
Tuesdays 9:30-11am. Free, open play group giving parents and children
the opportunity to interact and play with other children, and parents. 2
locations!! For more information call 608.241.5150 or visit our website
at www.familyenhancement.org.
Baby Signs
Tamara Smith Independent Certified Instructor
Middleton, WI 53562 608-831-2068 Email:
trybabysigns@gmail.com
http://www.babysigns.com
Ever Wonder What Your Baby is Thinking? Or Why Your Baby is
Crying? Using the BABY SIGNS® Program gives babies a way to
“talk” with their parents before they can talk. Babies can
communicate about the world around them long before they have
mastered their verbal speaking skills! Babies and their
parents can use simple signs to communicate important things –
like being hungry or thirsty, hot or cold, afraid or sad – often
a full year before babies could otherwise speak.
Eager Free Public Library Pre-School Storytime
39 W. Main Street, Evansville
Pre-school storytimes every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pre-school crafts every Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Fitchburg Library
Story Time
Thursday mornings at 10:00
Story Time by volunteers with the
Friends of the Fitchburg Library will be offered on Thursdays at
10:00 a.m. in the McKee Farms Park shelter (2930 Chapel Valley
Road, just off PD/McKee Road near Fish Hatchery) from June
19th through July 24th (excluding July 3rd). Story Time is
for children 5 and under with a care giver. Includes stories,
finger plays and songs and a craft. And of course the awesome
Kids Crossing playground is right there for active before or
after play! For more information, contact Marti at 663-2466.
Babies' Music
Rhapsody Arts Center, 271 S.
Main St., Verona (608)848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Music class for ages 0-18 months. 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.
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
Adoptive Families Playgroup
Fitchburg/Verona area. Info:
clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com or 608-845-9749
Email:
clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com
ADOPTIVE FAMILIES PLAYGROUP:
Playgroup & support group for adoptive families with young
children. Wednesdays, 11:00 - 2:00 - times & frequency open.
Please contact Clarinda at clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com or
608-845-9749.
Storytimes
Ages 2- 5
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the
Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays at 9:30am
Led by UW Library Students – Frances Veit & Betsy Wermuth
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
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
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.
August 16 - August 22
The weather
-- Typical August weather this week! Chance of rain on
Sunday and again Wednesday through Friday with highs in the low
to mid 80s all week.
Check Current Beach Conditions:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/beaches/
Corn Maze
Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
W12420 Highway 60, Lodi Phone: 608-592-3481
http://www.treinenfarm.com
Our 15-acre Dragonfly Corn Maze, with over 4 miles of trails, is
now open. Open now through November. Outdoor adventure for all
ages. TAKE THE CORN MAZE CHALLENGE!!
Hours:
(August 1- November 9)
Fridays: 5 pm - 9 pm, Sat: 11 am - 9 pm, Sun: 11 am - 5 pm
Rates:
$8.00 age 12 and over, $6.00 age 6-11, Free age 5 and under
Pack the Park
McKee Farms Park (2930 Chapel Valley Road)
For more information, please call 270-4285
Friday, August 15, 6:00pm
http://www.fitchburgchamber.com/index.php
A family fun night! Enjoy games, food and a movie
showing in the dark.
Ken Lonnquist - Catch the Reading Bug Concert &
Picnic
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave
Bring picnic Call: 266-8685
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=202682
Pack a picnic supper and head to the gardens for a
fun-filled family concert! Get your very own balloon
creation at 6:30, then view a family performance by
Ken Lonnquist.
Triangle Ethnic Fest
Park & Regent on Braxton
Sunday August 17, 11:00am - 6:00pm
http://www.bayviewfoundation.org
Ethnic food, music, and dance groups, children's
activities, dunk tank, craft,& cultural arts &
historical exhibitions, silent auction, critters
from Henry Vilas Zoo and Children's Museum
activities.
Performing groups: Hmong Sisters Dance, Nueva
Cancion, Dando Mambo Dance, Boliviamanta Dance,
MadCity Tango, Italian Folk Dancers, Eastern Wave
Lao Band, Mesoghios Greek Dance, Salaam Shalom,
Sidira & Riad Dance, Meenakashi Ganesan & Kalaanjali
Dance, Christine Bokas Hoop dancer, Folklore Village
International Dancers, All Around the World Hip Hop,
Madison Keng Boys, Atimevu Drum and Dance
Flick and Float - Finding Nemo
Monona Community Pool
Cost: $3/$4 Phone 222-3098
Friday, August 15, 5:30pm - 10:00pm
http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/category.asp?C=135658&nav=menu1362_5_1&trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D79262481
Come and join the Monona Community Pool Staff in
watching Finding Nemo while floating in the pool!
There will be games, fun, and of coarse Finding
Nemo!
UW Football Family Fun Day
Camp Randall Stadium 1440 Monroe St.
Cost: Free Call: 262-1866
Sunday, August 17, 3:00pm-5:00pm
http://www.uwbadgers.com/promotions/?sportid=111
Head Coach Bret Bielema and the Wisconsin football
team will be available for autographs and photos.
Fans will also receive the 2008 Wisconsin Football
team poster courtesy of Famous Dave’s, while
supplies last.
Easy Baking Class
Whole Foods Market 3313 University Ave.
For ages 6-12, Cost: Free, RSVP: 233-9566
Saturday, August 16 10 am-noon
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=205609
Calling all kids! Join Youth Coordinator Sara for
this fun and easy baking class - relax and enjoy
making and eating some yummy baked goods, with
recipes available to take home too. Limited to 6
kids, ages 6-12.
Funky Monkey Photography Playdate
Funky Monkey Photography Studio 202 S. Dickinson St,
Madison 513-9400
Sunday, August 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
http://www.funkymonkeyphoto.com
Funky Monkey Photography Grand Opening Playdate! Big
prizes and goodie bags, refreshments, games, face
painting and all around family fun. Bring your kids
and your friends with kids!
Africa Fest
Warner Park 2930 N. Sherman Ave., Madison
Saturday, August 16, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
http://www.africanassociation.org
10th Anniversary of Africa Fest
The African Association of Madison, Inc., in
collaboration with the University of Wisconsin
-Madison African Studies Program and the Urban
League of Greater Dane County will produce Madison
the 10th Anniversary African festival scheduled for
Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. at Warner Park in Madison, Wisconsin.
Under the theme "Wisdom of the Past; Promise for the
Future," AFRICA FEST 2008 is a community-based
cultural and educational event devoted to grassroots
cultural heritage. The festival is open and free to
the public. The diverse audience expected from in
and around the Dane County will consist of children,
students, and members of academia, news media, arts
enthusiasts and other members of the Madison
community and its environs who are interested in
learning about the rich cultures of Africa from
Africans.
Featured performers include Jam-Ak-Jam Troupe from
Senegal, WADOMA, Nigerian and Cameroonian dancers;
traditional dance and music, hair braiding
demonstrations, African apparel and fashion parade,
cooking demonstrations, craft and fashion vendors,
wood carving demonstrations, food vendors and
exhibits about Africa.
The African Village Tour, which is perfect in the
park, will bring alive a physical representation of
a real African village. Themes of African
traditional life will be re-enacted in the village,
including libations, naming ceremonies, masquerade
dances and marriage ceremonies.
Single Moms of Madison
Escape Java Joint, 916 Williamson Street (front of
cafe, near kids room)
Cost: $2 donation Call: 577-8851
http://parents.meetup.com/464/
Monthly support group for single moms in the Madison
area
12pm (Third Sunday of Every Month)
Interpretive Hike
Aldo Leopold Nature Center's Monona campus, 300
Femrite Drive, Monona 221-4038
ALNC members: $5/person or $16/family; Non-members:
$6/person or $20/family
Saturday, August 16, 9:30-11:30 am - No registration
required.
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc
Take A Hike With Aldo at Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Join us for a Leopold-inspired interpretive hike!
Armed with nature journals, our naturalists will
lead you on guided hikes through the pond, prairie
and woods. Record and sketch your observations at
each site, just like Leopold! We'll also visit the
Children's Shack to hear tales of the Leopold
family's history and adventures on the banks of the
Wisconsin River. The program will be conducted
outdoors, rain or shine, so please dress
appropriately. This program is co-sponsored by
Sustain Dane.
Middleton Good Neighbor Festival
Fireman's Park, Middleton
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24
http://www.goodneighborfestival.com
Bring the kids out to the Middleton Good Neighbor
Festival Carnival. Enjoy lots of great rides and
games!
A partial schedule of family friendly opportunities
are listed below. Visit their website for full
details.
Carnival hours:
Friday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
TDS Entertainment Tent
Friday
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Kids program (TBD)
Saturday
10:00 am Kiddie dog show
12:00 pm Dance performers
1:30 pm Dance performers
3:00 pm Jenny and The Grayman (band)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Music (TBD)
8:00 pm Krauss Family Blugrass (band)
Sunday
2:00 pm TBD
3:00 pm Parade Awards
5:00 pm Raffle drawing
Sun
Prairie Sweet Corn Festival
Angell Park Pavilion, Sun Prairie
August 14 - August 17
http://www.sunprairiechamber.com
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin will host the annual Sweet
Corn Festival Thursday, August 14 through Sunday,
August 17, 2008 at Angell Park, near the
intersection of Highway 19 and Highway N.
For the low cost of $1.00 admission on Saturday and
Sunday per person for gate walk-in, attendees can
enjoy free entertainment, children's activities and
more. Children age 6 and under are free admission,
and if you park on the grounds admission is included
in the price. Buttons are $1.50 for unlimited
entrance to the Festival. Parking is $5.00 per
vehicle and includes admission.
Over 100,000 people from around the Midwest attend
the event which serves over 70 tons of sweet corn
during the weekend! Steamed sweet corn is available
on Saturday and Sunday only from noon to 7 pm. A
tote of corn is $6.00 and single ears are $1.50.
Uncooked corn is available to purchase on Saturday
and Sunday for $5.00 per bag.
This event features a carnival-midway complete with
rides and games, food booths, live bands, craft
show, petting zoo, kiddie korner with large
inflatables, family entertainment and much more.
Thursday and Friday night are carnival wristband
nights for the kids with unlimited rides from 6-10pm
for $18.00.
Thursday night kicks off the event with the parade
down Main Street at 6:30 pm. Festival grounds
feature the carnival, booths, and beer tent Thursday
and Friday nights after 6 pm. All activities are in
place on Saturday and Sunday when the park opens at
11:30 am.
Corn
Fest Parade: Thursday, August 14th, 6:30 pm, Main Street
Friday, Aug.15th, The Invaders - Great Oldies Music 8 pm. to
Midnight
Saturday, Aug. 16th, Bob Rocks-70s, 80s, 90s and today's
music 8 pm. to Midnight
Family Stage:
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Noon - Lana & Joe - Piano/keyboard
1 pm.- Lou Lepore - Comedy Magic
2 pm.- Karate America
3 pm.- Lou Lepore - Comedy Magic
4 pm.- Reach for the Stars Dance Academy
5-7 pm.- Jeremy Scott - Jazz Music
Sunday, August 17th, 2008
Noon - Bob Kann - juggling/magic
1 pm.- Monona Academy of Dance
2 pm.- Bob Kann - juggling/magic
3 pm.- Kicks Unlimited - karate demonstration
4 pm.- American Family Insurance Choir
Kiddie Korner-August 16th and 17th
Noon-8 pm.- Kiddie Inflatables
1-4 pm.-Face Painting
Noon-7 pm.- Mini golf
Upper Grounds
Rock Climbing Wall
Petting Zoo - children can visit with baby animals
Quad Power Jump
Amazon Adventure Obstacle Course
Craft Fair - handmade crafts - over 60 vendors: Saturday,
11:30 am-7 pm;Sunday, 11:30 am-5 pm
Other Attractions
Bingo: Saturday, noon-8:00 pm; Sunday, noon-4:00 pm; in the
Pavilion
Midget Auto Racing: Sunday, 7:00 pm
Madison Mallards
Warner Park Duck Pond 2920 N.
Sherman Ave.
Cost: $5-$35 Call: 246-4277
http://www.mallardsbaseball.com
Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton
http://www.capital-brewery.com/events/music.html
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Friday, Aug. 15th - Bobby Bryan & the
Uptown All Stars 6-9PM.
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Friday, Aug. 22nd - Mark Croft 6-9PM.
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Sat., Aug 23rd - Firefest 5-9PM.
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.
August 16 • "How Things Work"
What makes your clock tick and your blender whirl. Presented
by Rachael Lancor, Wonders of Physics
August 23 • "All About Bats"
Bat Conservation of Wisconsin will share their knowledge and
love of bats. Live bats will be part of the program so that
children and adults can see what a real bat in Wisconsin
looks like.
KG & the Ranger
McKee Park Apartments 2931
Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg
Free. 274-7900
Tuesday, August 19th at 6 pm
http://www.indepenliving.com
Sounds of the Wild West - Classic cowboy songs, yodeling & trick
rope-spinning
You're invited to step back in time to hear how the West was won
through classic cowboy songs, yodeling and witness the spinning
lariat when KG and The Ranger perform on Tuesday, August 19th at
6 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. It will take
place at Independent Living Inc.'s McKee Park Apartments located
at 2931 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg.
The husband and wife duo, KG and The Ranger, are most known for
their harmony singing and yodeling as well as the fresh sound to
old songs of classic Hollywood cowboys. Karen Gogolick and Rick
Roltgen have been playing together since 1989 after meeting at a
community barn dance. They were the Western Music Association
Harmony Yodeling Champions in 2005, 2002 and 1999. In 2001, the
group was nominated for the Rising Stars and Western Music
Duo/group awards by the Western Music Association. KG was one of
five finalists for the Academy of Western Artist's Yodeler of
the Year in 2007.
The concert is a part of the Celebrate Independence concert
series that is generously supported by The Courtier Foundation
and Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission with additional
funds from the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation. For more
information, please call 608-274-7900 or visit
www.indepenliving.com.
Independent Living Inc. is a non-profit, multi-service agency
that assists people with disabilities and older adults, enabling
them to live with dignity and independence while maintaining
health and well-being.
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Special Event: Juniorpalooza
Join us outside the museum for our 11th annual summer
festival, with face painting, kids’ crafts, and special
performances:
10:00 Ken Lonquist and the Kenland Band
11:15 The Banana Lady
12:00 Truly Remarkable Loon
August 16, 2008 — 10:00 am to 1:00 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
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. Note that many activities require pre-registration.
KEVA Sports - Fall Classes
8312 Forsythia St.
Middleton, WI
http://www.kevasports.com/index.html
Fall Classes have now been added online! Registration is now
open!
Not
a Kid Event, But...
Half-Pint Resale
Madison Labor Temple 1602 S. Park St.
Kids' clothing/gear consignment sale
Friday, August 22 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, August 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm (half price sale)
http://halfpintresale.googlepages.com
Half-Pint Resale is hosting it's fall/winter semi-annual
children's consignment sale, Friday, August 22 1-7pm and
Saturday, August 23 9am-Noon, with a Public Half-Price
sale from 1pm-3pm, at the Labor Temple on South Park St.
Find great deals on unique items for children ages 0-7,
as well as baby gear, maternity clothing and handmade
children's items from local artists.
Out of Town ...
Wollersheim Winery Family Picnic Days
7876 Hwy 188, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 (Located 25 miles
northwest of Madison)
For more information, call 608-643-6515
Saturday, August 16, 11:00am – 3:00pm
http://www.wollersheim.com
A chance to relax and explore Wollersheim Winery on the
outside like never before! Families of all ages are
invited to picnic at the winery before summer slips
away. Bring your own food, picnic blankets or lawn
chairs and the winery will have wine and other beverages
to purchase, live music, family adventure, and of course
a unique atmosphere to enjoy.
Viroqua Wild West Days
Vernon County Fairgrounds
$3.00 per adult/$1.00 per child with no family paying
more than $8.00!
Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17
http://www.wildwestdays.info
Winner Of The 1999 Governor's Award For Best Downtown
Event
Wild West Days, held the 3rd weekend of August, is the
time of the year that Viroqua folks and visitors from
afar commemorate and celebrate the era when Western
Wisconsin was the Wild West.
The undertaker goes to work in the aftermath of a staged
shootout.
Located east of the Vernon County Fairgrounds, the 7
acre grounds are transformed into an 1880s Boom Town
complete with Tent City vendors. You will find
merchants, restaurants, gambling, the Northstar Hotel
with a barber, the Buckeye Saloon, the Marshall's
Office, a general store, and even an undertaker! A
fur-traders rendezvous and Civil War camp complete the
scene. A game street provides challenges to the keen of
eye and strong of arm in games of skill and chance that
hark back to times when games weren't electronic.
A young cowboy tries his luck at marbles in the gaming
area.
There's a dance hall with dance hall girls, too, and
free music playing all day in the saloon. The wildly
popular Hog Wrestling event draws over thirty teams of
"pretty young men and brave strong women" from all over
the area competing to see who can stuff a muddy pig in a
barrel the quickest.
A crowd watches the annual "Hog Wrestling" competition.
The saloon and streets of the boomtown will erupt as
lawmen and outlaws decide who rules the frontier town of
Viroqua. There is "reenaction action" by the 1st
Wisconsin Company D, the only Civil War Reenactment Co.
in Wisconsin that is reactivated by the National Guard.
A staged brawl between cowboys and soldiers.
As the sun begins to set Saturday afternoon, the
cowboy's fun is just beginning as Wild West Days kicks
off the Hell On Hooves Ranch Rodeo and Bull Riding
Bonanza. The Ranch Rodeo tests the skills of the cowboy
in every aspect of daily ranch work. Bull riding, rope
doctor, sorting, wild cow milking, and mutton bustin'
for the kids provides challenges a-plenty for the teams
and for the crowd. Hell On Hooves promises to put the
excitement back into rodeo Saturday night at 6 p.m. and
again Sunday at 2 p.m. when the American Cowboy competes
for the buckle and the bucks!
New Resource...
Prairie Music Academy offers music studies
for the whole family, from newborns to adults. With
an emphasis on developing well rounded musicians, we
offer a variety of musical opportunities for our
students. We believe that music can be an enriching
form of self-expression and that it is never too
late to begin. Private lesson instruction is
available for piano, voice, strings, flute, guitar &
mandolin. In addition to private lessons, our group
program includes music & motion classes for young
children ages birth to five, as well as beginning
group classes for guitar & piano. Call us today to
experience the many benefits & fun of making music!
For more information, please
contact:
Address: 395 East Linnerud
Drive, Sun Prairie
Website:
www.prairiemusic.org
Email:
info@prairiemusic.org
Phone: (608) 834-9550
Ongoing Activities...
Dane Dances
Monona
Terrace Rooftop 1 John Nolen Dr.
http://www.mononaterrace.com
Free concert, Fridays, 5:30-9:30 pm
Dane Dances! is a community event created to help break down
racial barriers and bring people of diverse backgrounds together
for a night of FREE entertainment and dancing. There will be
ethnic food vendors and cocktails available for purchase
beginning at 5PM. DJ Laurie Mlatawou will perform each evening
at 5:30 and 7:30PM.
August
22* David Hecht & Primitive Culture - Reggae, Funk, World
Beat, R&B
!Que Flavor! - Afro-Cuban, Latin
29 Nelly Tiger Travis Blues Band - Urban R&B
MadiSalsa - Latin Jazz, Salsa
*In the case
of inclement weather, please call (608) 261-4000 after 2PM for
concert location or cancellation information.
2008 Sounds of Summer Concert Schedule
Greenway
Station in Middleton
Bring chair/blanket, More info call: 824-9111
Concerts take place in the parking area near Cosi
Saturday evening concerts from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
http://www.greenwayshopping.com/
Sat., August 16: Primitive Culture Funky, bluesy and reggae
grooves
Sat., August 23: Universal Sound Madison's premiere dance
band
Sat., August 30: Clyde Stubblefield The funky drummer
Square Dance at the Library!
Monona Library 1000 Nichols Rd., Monona
Weekly on Wednesday @ 1:00pm
Ages 7 & up, 1-3 pm Wednesdays through 8/27, Monona Library. RSVP:
222-6127
http://www.mononalibrary.org
Pre-Register youth age 7 up. Parents welcome. Wednesdays, June 11 to
August 27, 1 to 3 pm
Go Green This Summer With Your Nature Passport!
http://www.naturenet.com/naturepassport.html
Go "Green" this summer by discovering and learning outdoors with
Nature Net's free Nature Passport, a family tool for environmental
exploration. Visit sites throughout the area with your Passport and use
the clues offered by your guide "Ringo Raccoon" to observe area
mysteries, including a "Grandfather Oak," underground springs, a
Mosasaur skeleton, compass plants and many other exciting bits of nature
- all right here in our community! Write, draw and sketch along the way
and learn about the natural world.
Pick up your free Nature Passport from any participating site Memorial
Day through Labor Day. Or, visit www.naturenet.com to get the scoop on
requesting a Nature Passport on-line. Don't forget your friends and
neighbors - get one for everyone!
Spanish and Hmong versions of Nature Passport are available. In addition
to the following locations, they can be picked up at Centro Hispano (810
West Badger Road, Madison, Wisconsin 608-255-3018) and United Asian
Services (312 North 3rd Street, Madison, Wisconsin 608-256-6400).
Participating sites include: the Aldo Leopold Foundation, Aldo Leopold
Nature Center, Bethel Horizons, Cherokee Marsh, Henry Vilas Zoo,
International Crane Foundation, Lussier Family Heritage Center,
MacKenzie Environmental Center, Madison Children's Museum, Madison
School Forest, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Owen Conservation Park, UW
Arboretum and, UW Geology Museum.
Art Cart
http://www.mmoca.org/events/eventdetails/artcart/index.php
Art Cart, a joint program of
MMoCA and Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR), takes place at
school playgrounds, parks, and beaches across Madison. Art Cart EXTRA!
is a program of MMoCA and visits parks and playgrounds in Black Earth,
Cross Plains, DeForest, Fitchburg, Lake Mills, Monona, Mount Horeb,
Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, and Waunakee.
The 2008 season of Art Cart is genersouly supported by TDS Telecom,
Alliant Energy Foundation, Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company, and the
Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission with additional funds from the
American Girl’s Fund for Children and the Evjue Foundation.
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Mocha Moms of
Madison Bi-Weekly Group Meetings
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Mocha Moms of Madison will not have bi-weekly group discussions (every
2nd and 4th Friday), during the summer. Support meetings will resume
Friday, September 12, 2008. However, any one interested in joining or
learning more about Mocha Moms, can send e-mail to madisonmochas@sbcglobal.net
or call (608) 338-5368.
Mocha Moms, Inc. is a support group for mothers of color who
have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order
to devote more time to their families.. Mocha Moms serves as an
advocate for those mothers and encourages the spirit of
community activism within its membership. Mocha Moms, Inc. does
not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender,
socio-economic level, education, or religion. Anyone who
supports the mission and purpose of Mocha Moms, Inc. is welcome
to join.
For more information on Mocha Moms, Inc. visit:
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Dane County Farmers' Market
Capitol Square Call: 455-1999
Saturdays, 6:00am - 2:00pm
http://www.dcfm.org
The award-winning Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM), a Madison
tradition since 1972, opens its outdoor season on Saturday,
April 19 from 6 am to 2 pm. The beautiful Capitol Square is a
unique setting for the largest producer-only market in the
nation. And, all of the products are produced right here in
Wisconsin!
Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, cheese, meat, poultry,
fish, honey, maple syrup, nuts, jelly, eggs, candy, baked goods,
plants, fresh flowers, and more ...
The DCFM outdoor markets are open every Saturday and every
Wednesday through early November - RAIN OR SHINE!
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 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.
Events at Rhapsody Arts Center
Rhapsody Arts Center 271 S. Main Street Verona, WI 53593
Phone: (608)-848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Please call Rhapsody Arts
Center at 608-848-2045 for more information and class rates.
Also, you can visit our website, www.rhapsodyarts.org.
Madtown Twisters Open
Gym
West: 7035 Old Sauk Road (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon)
608-829-2922
East: 808 Walsh Road 608-245-9565
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/opengym.html
Every week Madtown Twisters East and West locations both host
open gym times for kids of different ages. The prices are
incredibly reasonable, and the kids get to run, jump, and have
lots of high energy fun!
Toddler Time - A Parent/Child Playgroup
Tenney Nursery and Parent Center 1321 East Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703 (608)255-3250
Meets every Friday from 9:00-11:301:30
http://www.tnpckids.com
A teacher-directed class for parents (or adult) and child(ren)
to explore age appropriate materials in a traditional classroom
setting. Group time is held in the classroom about half way
through Toddler Time. Children and adults participate by singing
songs, dancing to music and listening to stories. After group,
families may continue playing in the classroom, go to the
multipurpose room for large motor activities or go out to the
playground. Families are welcome to bring individual snacks.
Snack tables are located in the multipurpose room.
The cost is $5.00 for each drop-in visit. Enrolled families pay
a discounted price each semester and have a reserved spot each
Friday.
PAL Zone (Play and Learn)
Covenant Presbyterian Church and Living Water Church, Sun Prairie
Tuesdays 9:30-11am. Free, open play group giving parents and children
the opportunity to interact and play with other children, and parents. 2
locations!! For more information call 608.241.5150 or visit our website
at www.familyenhancement.org.
Baby Signs
Tamara Smith Independent Certified Instructor
Middleton, WI 53562 608-831-2068 Email:
trybabysigns@gmail.com
http://www.babysigns.com
Ever Wonder What Your Baby is Thinking? Or Why Your Baby is
Crying? Using the BABY SIGNS® Program gives babies a way to
“talk” with their parents before they can talk. Babies can
communicate about the world around them long before they have
mastered their verbal speaking skills! Babies and their
parents can use simple signs to communicate important things –
like being hungry or thirsty, hot or cold, afraid or sad – often
a full year before babies could otherwise speak.
Eager Free Public Library Pre-School Storytime
39 W. Main Street, Evansville
Pre-school storytimes every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pre-school crafts every Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Fitchburg Library
Story Time
Thursday mornings at 10:00
Story Time by volunteers with the
Friends of the Fitchburg Library will be offered on Thursdays at
10:00 a.m. in the McKee Farms Park shelter (2930 Chapel Valley
Road, just off PD/McKee Road near Fish Hatchery) from June
19th through July 24th (excluding July 3rd). Story Time is
for children 5 and under with a care giver. Includes stories,
finger plays and songs and a craft. And of course the awesome
Kids Crossing playground is right there for active before or
after play! For more information, contact Marti at 663-2466.
Babies' Music
Rhapsody Arts Center, 271 S.
Main St., Verona (608)848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Music class for ages 0-18 months. 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.
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
Adoptive Families Playgroup
Fitchburg/Verona area. Info:
clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com or 608-845-9749
Email:
clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com
ADOPTIVE FAMILIES PLAYGROUP:
Playgroup & support group for adoptive families with young
children. Wednesdays, 11:00 - 2:00 - times & frequency open.
Please contact Clarinda at clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com or
608-845-9749.
Storytimes
Ages 2- 5
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the
Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays at 9:30am
Led by UW Library Students – Frances Veit & Betsy Wermuth
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
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
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.
August 9 - August 15
The weather
-- Unless you like to fry eggs on the sidewalk, you are
going to like this one. Things start to cool off with
highs in the upper 70s to low 80s all week. A chance for
rain here and there, but otherwise very pleasant all week.
Check Current Beach Conditions:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/beaches/
Registration Open for 3rd Annual Oregon Kids Triathlon
Oregon Pool
$33 ($38 day of if not full)
Saturday, August 9 starting at 7:00am
http://ocsc.usswim.net/okt
Registration is now open for the third annual Oregon
Kids Triathlon. The triathlon is a fun event open to
ages 5 to 17. 7:00 a.m. Saturday, August 9th. This
triathlon consists of a pool swim, an in-village bike
ride and an on-trail run. Entry fee includes a T-shirt
and goodie bag. Awards will be given to each age group.
Registration is $33 and is limited so sign up now at
www.active.com The Oregon Community Swim Club is hosting
the event. For more information call the Oregon Pool at
835-8617.
The registration fee is $33. Registration is available
online at active.com. This option allows you to pay
using your credit card. Be sure to register early to
ensure a spot!
No registrations will be accepted on August 7 or August
8. If the event has not reached its capacity of 500
athletes, registrations will be accepted on the day of
the race for $38.
This year there will be five age groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10,
11-12, and 13-17. There will be pool swim, in-village
bike course, and in-park run course. We will have
participation awards, T-shirts, goody bags, and
age-group awards. This is an opportunity for your young
athlete to participate in an enjoyable life-experience
through athletics. It is not structured as a highly
competitive event. Rather, we want it to encourage
self-confidence, good health and community spirit
through participation.
Films in the Field: "Horton Hears A Who"
Recreational Field at the Waisman Center, 1500 Highland
Ave.
Phone 608-263-5837
Saturday, August 9, 6:00 PM
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu
FREE family movie projected onto a larger than life 20
ft. x 40 ft. inflatable screen! Enjoy a movie under the
stars. Film is "Horton Hears A Who", and will begin at 8
p.m.
Activities will begin at 6:00 pm in the field with KEVA
Sports Center - PLUS face-painting, crafts, balloon
animals and MORE. Movie will be shown on a 20 ft. x 40
ft. inflatable screen beginning at 8:00 pm.
Arboretum Family Walk: "Pond Stuff."
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
Phone (608) 263-7888
Sunday, August 10, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
http://uwarboretum.org/events/
This walk introduces children to the fascinating
world of pond life.
RSVP for Imagination Nation
Neighborhood House Community Center
29 South Mills Street, Madison, WI 53715
$5.00 Registration Fee
call 608.255.5337 to register
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=205992
Self-discovery & situational discussion group for
youth (third grade through high school) begins 4 pm,
8/11, Neighborhood House. $5/series (meets six
additional times in August). RSVP for series:
255-5337
A group that helps youth learn about themselves,
their options, and ultimately how to deal with
everyday situations perhaps too large to discuss,
through dramatic exercises and role playing. Topics
include but not limited to:
Conflict Resolution, Friendship, Peer Pressure,
Assertiveness, Emotional Well-Being, Decision
Making, Empathy , Group Dynamics, Handling Stress,
Communications, Managing Feelings
This group can accommodate any youth from third
through high school grades.
We'll join the Final Blowout Production and Party
with the Hip-Hop Troop Friday, August 29th, 2008
Facilitated by E. Oroki Rice, Program Assistant @
Neighborhood House Community Center. Oroki has an
extensive background of effective success working
with youth and adults surviving abuse and trauma.
Pack the Park
McKee Farms Park (2930 Chapel Valley Road)
For more information, please call 270-4285
Friday, August 15, 6:00pm
http://www.fitchburgchamber.com/index.php
A family fun night! Enjoy games, food and a movie
showing in the dark.
Flick and Float - Finding Nemo
Monona Community Pool
Cost: $3/$4 Phone 222-3098
Friday, August 15, 5:30pm - 10:00pm
http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/category.asp?C=135658&nav=menu1362_5_1&trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D79262481
Come and join the Monona Community Pool Staff in
watching Finding Nemo while floating in the pool!
There will be games, fun, and of coarse Finding
Nemo!
3rd Annual Grasshopper Day
Indie Coffee 1225 Regent St., Madison
Saturday, August 9, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Call: 259-9621
Indie-created event with odd events for kids of all
ages. Meet Gary Grasshopper...If he spits by 10
a.m., it's six more weeks of summer! Animal mimic
and throat-singer db Pederson to be on-hand to shock
and amaze. Bring your kids for grasshopper stories,
live performances and other buggy events. Events run
from 10 a.m. until noon on the patio, but it's
Grasshopper Day all day...so spend some time with
your loved
ones.
UW Geology Museum Benefit
Capital Brewery 7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton,
608-262-1412
Saturday, August 9, 7-11pm
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=205029
Shooting for the Stars at Geology Museum Fundraiser
The Friends of the UW Geology Museum is hosting its
second annual fundraising event that is open to all.
The evening will include games for kids, live band
"Mud Music", and a showing of the movie "Star Wars
IV, A New Hope" beginning at dusk. Attendees can
participate in a raffle, bid on silent auction items
and check out fossils and minerals for sale. Feel
free to bring snacks, but beverages must be
purchased on site.
Natty Nation - Concerts At McKee Farms Park
2930 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg
Monday, August 11, 6:30pm
Free concert (bring chair/blanket)
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=205252
Concerts are free! Food & drink available to
purchase from Pancake Cafe, LMNO Pies and the Great
Dane.
All concerts are on Mondays, starting at 6:30 P.M.
Call 270-4290 for more details.
UW Arboretum Family Walk, "Pond Stuff"
UW Arboretum Visitor Center 1207 Seminole Hwy.
Cost: Free Call: 263-7888
August 10 - Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
http://uwarboretum.org
This walk introduces children to the fascinating
world of pond life.
Pet Fair 2008! Benefiting local rescues and
non-profits!
635 Struck St, Madison (near Woodmans)
Sunday, August 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Pets Welcome!
http://www.madisonspetcorner.com/
Madison's Pet Corner, located on the corner of Watts
and Struck, will be hosting Madison's 1st Pet Fair
Benefiting Local Rescues and Non-Profits. The
primary goal for the event is to bring together
Madison Area pet related non-profit organizations
and the Madison community to promote awareness,
volunteerism and financial support.
There will be food, fun and prizes, and proceeds
will go to participating rescues and non profit
organizations. This is the perfect chance to have
some fun, and support the pet community at the same
time!
Activities and Demonstrations:
12:00pm - Doors Open!
12:30pm - Capital K-9's Police dogs demonstration
1:00pm - Adoptable Dog Parade
1:30pm - Red Cross Pet First Aid / CPR Demonstration
2:00pm - Doggie Triathlon
2:30pm - Dog's Best Friend Training Demonstration
Ongoing Activities:
- Ruffin' It Resort: Kids Activities
- 4 Paws Swim & Fitness: Dog Diving / Open Swim
- Teacher's Pet Training: Tricks for Treats Contest
Refreshment Stand for People and Pets:
You and your pets won't go away hungry after visiting our
refreshment stand! In addition to brats, hot dogs, and snacks
for people, the refreshment stand will also offer frozen yogurt,
bakery treats, and liver treats for dogs! All proceeds will go
to participating non-profit organizations.
Sun
Prairie Sweet Corn Festival
Angell Park Pavilion, Sun Prairie
August 14 - August 17
http://www.sunprairiechamber.com
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin will host the annual Sweet
Corn Festival Thursday, August 14 through Sunday,
August 17, 2008 at Angell Park, near the
intersection of Highway 19 and Highway N.
For the low cost of $1.00 admission on Saturday and
Sunday per person for gate walk-in, attendees can
enjoy free entertainment, children's activities and
more. Children age 6 and under are free admission,
and if you park on the grounds admission is included
in the price. Buttons are $1.50 for unlimited
entrance to the Festival. Parking is $5.00 per
vehicle and includes admission.
Over 100,000 people from around the Midwest attend
the event which serves over 70 tons of sweet corn
during the weekend! Steamed sweet corn is available
on Saturday and Sunday only from noon to 7 pm. A
tote of corn is $6.00 and single ears are $1.50.
Uncooked corn is available to purchase on Saturday
and Sunday for $5.00 per bag.
This event features a carnival-midway complete with
rides and games, food booths, live bands, craft
show, petting zoo, kiddie korner with large
inflatables, family entertainment and much more.
Thursday and Friday night are carnival wristband
nights for the kids with unlimited rides from 6-10pm
for $18.00.
Thursday night kicks off the event with the parade
down Main Street at 6:30 pm. Festival grounds
feature the carnival, booths, and beer tent Thursday
and Friday nights after 6 pm. All activities are in
place on Saturday and Sunday when the park opens at
11:30 am.
Corn
Fest Parade: Thursday, August 14th, 6:30 pm, Main Street
Friday, Aug.15th, The Invaders - Great Oldies Music 8 pm. to
Midnight
Saturday, Aug. 16th, Bob Rocks-70s, 80s, 90s and today's
music 8 pm. to Midnight
Family Stage:
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Noon - Lana & Joe - Piano/keyboard
1 pm.- Lou Lepore - Comedy Magic
2 pm.- Karate America
3 pm.- Lou Lepore - Comedy Magic
4 pm.- Reach for the Stars Dance Academy
5-7 pm.- Jeremy Scott - Jazz Music
Sunday, August 17th, 2008
Noon - Bob Kann - juggling/magic
1 pm.- Monona Academy of Dance
2 pm.- Bob Kann - juggling/magic
3 pm.- Kicks Unlimited - karate demonstration
4 pm.- American Family Insurance Choir
Kiddie Korner-August 16th and 17th
Noon-8 pm.- Kiddie Inflatables
1-4 pm.-Face Painting
Noon-7 pm.- Mini golf
Upper Grounds
Rock Climbing Wall
Petting Zoo - children can visit with baby animals
Quad Power Jump
Amazon Adventure Obstacle Course
Craft Fair - handmade crafts - over 60 vendors: Saturday,
11:30 am-7 pm;Sunday, 11:30 am-5 pm
Other Attractions
Bingo: Saturday, noon-8:00 pm; Sunday, noon-4:00 pm; in the
Pavilion
Midget Auto Racing: Sunday, 7:00 pm
Walk For Food Allergies
Door Creek Church (6602 Dominion Dr., Madison)
August 9, 9am Registration, 10am Walk Start
http://www.foodallergywis.org/
Click for Brochure and Registration.
StageWorks Projects' "Cinderella"
Stoughton Center for the Performing Arts 515 East Main
St., Stoughton
Cost: $8 Call: 873-0717
August 9 and 10
http://www.stoughtonperformingarts.com
(Also: Princess Tea Party follows 2 pm performances on 8/3 & 9,
$8). 873-0717
StageWorks Projects, Inc. is pleased to present Cinderella which
will take the stage at the Stoughton Center for the Performing
Arts on Saturday, August 2 and 9 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and
Sunday, August 3 and 10 at 2:00 PM.
"Cinderella" tells the story of a young girl, Cinderella, who
lives with her stepmother and stepsisters. Due to her kind and
caring nature and her inner and outer beauty, Cinderella's
stepsisters become very jealous of her and do their best to keep
her from finding her one true love, Prince Charming. With the
help from her best friend, the Jester, and her Fairy Godmother,
Cinderella finds the happiness that she seeks. This play is the
funniest and most delightful version of the beloved Perrault
story available. It has comedy, charm, poignancy and enchantment
in just the right doses.
Cinderella tickets are $8.00 General Admission and the Princess
Tea Party tickets are $8.00 or $6.00 if purchased with a show
ticket. They can be purchased at the Stoughton Center for the
Performing Arts at 515 East Main St. in Stoughton, Monday
through Wednesday from 4:00PM to 9:00PM and Thursday from 2:00PM
to 5:00PM. Or you can call the StageWorks Projects office
anytime at (608) 873-0717 to reserve tickets with a MasterCard
or Visa. Tickets will also be sold at the door starting
forty-five minutes before the curtain the day of the performance
with cash or check, as availability allows.
StageWorks Projects is a not-for-profit organization which
promotes the performing arts through outreach programs,
scholarships for continuing education in the performing arts,
and performance. It is through this effort that we encourage
freedom of expression. Stageworks Projects is dedicated to
bringing quality theatre and dance to greater Dane County. We
look forward to bringing talent from all over Dane County to
present the same quality productions for years to come. For more
information regarding StageWorks Projects or to make a tax
deductible donation, please contact us at our website at
www.stoughtonperformingarts.com.
Madison Mallards
Warner Park Duck Pond 2920 N.
Sherman Ave.
Cost: $5-$35 Call: 246-4277
http://www.mallardsbaseball.com
Friday, Aug. 8 Fireside Hearth & Home
Picture Frame Night (first 1,000 fans), some will be
autographed! Go on the field pre-game & take pictures with
the players! Star Wars Night, featuring the bounty hunter
Boba Fett Daniel Logan!
Saturday, Aug. 9 Quench Gum Fan Appreciation Night.
Great giveaways all night long! The Mallard Mobile (Geo
Tracker) will be raffled off to benefit Madison Children's
Museum. Post-game fireworks, presented by Lifestyle
Staffing!
Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton
http://www.capital-brewery.com/events/music.html
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.
August 9 • "Amazing Astronomy"
August 16 • "How Things Work"
What makes your clock tick and your blender whirl. Presented
by Rachael Lancor, Wonders of Physics
August 23 • "All About Bats"
Bat Conservation of Wisconsin will share their knowledge and
love of bats. Live bats will be part of the program so that
children and adults can see what a real bat in Wisconsin
looks like.
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Outdoor Event: World Hoop Day
Celebrate World Hoop Day! Join the hula hooping party outside
the museum.
August 8, 2008 — 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Special Event: Juniorpalooza
Join us outside the museum for our 11th annual summer
festival, with face painting, kids’ crafts, and special
performances:
10:00 Ken Lonquist and the Kenland Band
11:15 The Banana Lady
12:00 Truly Remarkable Loon
August 16, 2008 — 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Lemonade Stand
Make a batch of homemade lemonade.
August 12, 2008 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
August 13, 2008 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop-In Program: Olympic Flags
Design your own flag in honor of the Olympic Games.
August 11, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 12, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 13, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 14, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 15, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Drop-In Program: State Fair Fun
August 10, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Pinwheels
Make a colorful pinwheel to capture the summer breezes.
August 9, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 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
Catch the Reading Bug - Super Summer Finale
Stoughton Library East Side Park (Lynn Street & Park
Street) 873-6281
Tuesday, August 12 starting at 5:30pm
http://www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org
To celebrate a bug-wonderful summer of reading and "morphing,"
children, tweens, teens and their families are invited to share
an evening of food, fun, prizes and awards at East Side Park! On
Tuesday, August 12, beginning at 5:30 p.m., bring a bag supper
and enjoy complimentary beverages and Culvers frozen custard. At
6:30 p.m. the "CRITTER r r r Man" Chris Langenfeld will be here,
using live music, songs, humor, and his outrageous antics to
entertain and foster an appreciation of the environment in all
its wonder! At 7:15 p.m. summer reading awards will be announced
and prize drawings will be held.
If you need special accommodations to attend this program,
please call 873-6281 as soon as possible. In case of rain, the
activities will be moved to the EMS Building at 516 S. 4th St.
Sing-a-Long with Andy
Monona Library 1000 Nichols Rd., Monona
Wednesday, August 13, 6:30 p.m.
http://www.mononalibrary.org
Register online at www.mononalibrary.org or call 222-6127.
It's relationships, not programs, that change children. A great
program simply creates the environment for healthy relationships
to form between adults and children. Young people thrive when
adults care about them on a one-to-one level, and when they also
have a sense of belonging to a caring community.
- Bill Milliken, Founder and vice chairman of Communities in
Schools, author of Tough Love and The Last
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. Note that many activities require pre-registration.
Out of Town ...
Wollersheim Winery Family Picnic Days
7876 Hwy 188, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 (Located 25 miles
northwest of Madison)
For more information, call 608-643-6515
Saturday, August 16, 11:00am – 3:00pm
http://www.wollersheim.com
A chance to relax and explore Wollersheim Winery on the
outside like never before! Families of all ages are
invited to picnic at the winery before summer slips
away. Bring your own food, picnic blankets or lawn
chairs and the winery will have wine and other beverages
to purchase, live music, family adventure, and of course
a unique atmosphere to enjoy.
New Resource...
Prairie Music Academy offers music studies
for the whole family, from newborns to adults. With
an emphasis on developing well rounded musicians, we
offer a variety of musical opportunities for our
students. We believe that music can be an enriching
form of self-expression and that it is never too
late to begin. Private lesson instruction is
available for piano, voice, strings, flute, guitar &
mandolin. In addition to private lessons, our group
program includes music & motion classes for young
children ages birth to five, as well as beginning
group classes for guitar & piano. Call us today to
experience the many benefits & fun of making music!
For more information, please
contact:
Address: 395 East Linnerud
Drive, Sun Prairie
Website:
www.prairiemusic.org
Email:
info@prairiemusic.org
Phone: (608) 834-9550
Ongoing Activities...
Blooming Butterflies
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.,
Madison
Cost: $5 Call: 246-4550
July 16 - August 10, 2008 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
http://www.olbrich.org
Note: Strollers are not permitted in the butterfly exhibit, so come
prepared!
Experience Butterflies in Living Flight in the Bolz Conservatory at
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
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Investigate
exotic butterflies!
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Experience
the thrill of butterflies in flight!
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Explore the
gardens with your butterfly passport and earn a free cone
from Michael's Frozen Custard!
First, the butterfly exploration begins in
the Lobby of Olbrich Botanical Gardens where people can investigate the
mysterious exotic butterflies in Dan Capps' collection on display and
back by popular demand. Capps has traveled around the world to build the
most impressive traveling display of exotic insects in North America.
Next, discover rare tropical treasures hidden in the heart of Madison!
Experience the wonder of strolling through a tropical rain forest on a
search for fleeting butterflies. Live butterflies are emerging from
chrysalises daily in the Bolz Conservatory. The Bolz Conservatory, which
will house the live butterflies, is a two-story glass pyramid filled
with exotic plants from around the world, a rushing waterfall, fragrant
orchids, and free-flying birds, and for one month out of the year,
thousands of colorful butterflies. The dainty painted lady, the
exquisite swallowtail, the tropical zebra butterflies, and many others
will all float through the lush greenery feeding on the nectar of bright
flowers. Up to two dozen species of butterflies, native to both
Wisconsin and tropical areas of the southern United States, can be seen
at various times during the exhibit.
Families can collect stamps in their passport without leaving the
gardens - their Butterfly Passport, that is. This fun tour will take
families on a search through the outdoor gardens to find butterflies in
their natural habitat, and earn a free frozen cone from Michael's Frozen
Custard. Visitors can look for Wisconsin's native butterflies and take
home ideas about how to attract butterflies to their own backyard
gardens. Along the way, children can visit stamping stations to collect
stamps in their Butterfly Passport while learning fun facts. The
passport is the ticket to an exciting adventure during which kids will
make fascinating butterfly discoveries.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for
children ages 3-12, and free to ages 2 and under. Members of the Olbrich
Botanical Society are admitted free of charge.
Two hatcheries will be featured in the Conservatory for many
opportunities to see butterflies emerging into life.
Concerts in the Park
Fireman's
Park, DeForest. If rain: DeForest Library. 846-5482
Tuesday evenings
http://www.deforest.lib.wi.us/
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to Fireman's Park in DeForest at
6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings this summer. The DeForest Area Public
Library has planned a great line-up of performers for our free Concert
in the Park series.
August 12 - Lou & Peter Berryman
Listen to the sophisticated and humorous original songwriting of
this popular Wisconsin duo as they perform musical comedy, cabaret,
and folk music.
Dane Dances
Monona
Terrace Rooftop 1 John Nolen Dr.
http://www.mononaterrace.com
Free concert, Fridays, 5:30-9:30 pm
Dane Dances! is a community event created to help break down
racial barriers and bring people of diverse backgrounds together
for a night of FREE entertainment and dancing. There will be
ethnic food vendors and cocktails available for purchase
beginning at 5PM. DJ Laurie Mlatawou will perform each evening
at 5:30 and 7:30PM.
August
08* Black 'n White - Mix of Reggae, Rock, Soul, Jazz
Streetlife - R&B, Jazz, Contemporary Styles
22* David Hecht & Primitive Culture - Reggae, Funk, World
Beat, R&B
!Que Flavor! - Afro-Cuban, Latin
29 Nelly Tiger Travis Blues Band - Urban R&B
MadiSalsa - Latin Jazz, Salsa
*In the case
of inclement weather, please call (608) 261-4000 after 2PM for
concert location or cancellation information.
2008 Sounds of Summer Concert Schedule
Greenway
Station in Middleton
Bring chair/blanket, More info call: 824-9111
Concerts take place in the parking area near Cosi
Saturday evening concerts from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
http://www.greenwayshopping.com/
Sat., August 9: The Midwesterners Distinctive blend of rock
and country
Sat., August 16: Primitive Culture Funky, bluesy and reggae
grooves
Sat., August 23: Universal Sound Madison's premiere dance
band
Sat., August 30: Clyde Stubblefield The funky drummer
Square Dance at the Library!
Monona Library 1000 Nichols Rd., Monona
Weekly on Wednesday @ 1:00pm
Ages 7 & up, 1-3 pm Wednesdays through 8/27, Monona Library. RSVP:
222-6127
http://www.mononalibrary.org
Pre-Register youth age 7 up. Parents welcome. Wednesdays, June 11 to
August 27, 1 to 3 pm
Mad-City Ski Team - These may be
cancelled due to high water levels
Law Park 410 S. Blair St. , Madison
http://madcityskiteam.com
Free water ski show, 6 pm Sundays, Law Park (off Lake Monona
east of Monona Terrace). 663-8326. The Mad-City Ski Team
will be performing FREE waterski shows once again this year!!!
Inflatable carnival rides will be available from Hero's
Party!
We are located at Law Park at the corner of John Nolen Drive and
Williamson Street right next to the Monona Terrace in beautiful
downtown Madison!!
August 3, 17, 24, 31
You will notice that we skip a week in both July and August. This is for
our state and national competitions.
Go Green This Summer With Your Nature Passport!
http://www.naturenet.com/naturepassport.html
Go "Green" this summer by discovering and learning outdoors with
Nature Net's free Nature Passport, a family tool for environmental
exploration. Visit sites throughout the area with your Passport and use
the clues offered by your guide "Ringo Raccoon" to observe area
mysteries, including a "Grandfather Oak," underground springs, a
Mosasaur skeleton, compass plants and many other exciting bits of nature
- all right here in our community! Write, draw and sketch along the way
and learn about the natural world.
Pick up your free Nature Passport from any participating site Memorial
Day through Labor Day. Or, visit www.naturenet.com to get the scoop on
requesting a Nature Passport on-line. Don't forget your friends and
neighbors - get one for everyone!
Spanish and Hmong versions of Nature Passport are available. In addition
to the following locations, they can be picked up at Centro Hispano (810
West Badger Road, Madison, Wisconsin 608-255-3018) and United Asian
Services (312 North 3rd Street, Madison, Wisconsin 608-256-6400).
Participating sites include: the Aldo Leopold Foundation, Aldo Leopold
Nature Center, Bethel Horizons, Cherokee Marsh, Henry Vilas Zoo,
International Crane Foundation, Lussier Family Heritage Center,
MacKenzie Environmental Center, Madison Children's Museum, Madison
School Forest, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Owen Conservation Park, UW
Arboretum and, UW Geology Museum.
Art Cart
http://www.mmoca.org/events/eventdetails/artcart/index.php
Art Cart, a joint program of
MMoCA and Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR), takes place at
school playgrounds, parks, and beaches across Madison. Art Cart EXTRA!
is a program of MMoCA and visits parks and playgrounds in Black Earth,
Cross Plains, DeForest, Fitchburg, Lake Mills, Monona, Mount Horeb,
Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, and Waunakee.
The 2008 season of Art Cart is genersouly supported by TDS Telecom,
Alliant Energy Foundation, Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company, and the
Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission with additional funds from the
American Girl’s Fund for Children and the Evjue Foundation.
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M, 8/11 X Leopold School Country
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T, 8/12 Gompers School Windom Park X |
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W, 8/13 X Hoyt Park Segoe Park |
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R, 8/14 X Villager Mall Lindbergh
School |
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F, 8/15 Garner Park BB Clarke Beach
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M, 8/18 X Droster Park Windom Park |
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T, 8/19 Van Hise School Marlborough
Park X |
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W, 8/20 X Hawthorne School Allis
School |
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R, 8/21 X Kennedy School Spring
Harbor Park |
Mocha Moms of
Madison Bi-Weekly Group Meetings
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Mocha Moms of Madison will not have bi-weekly group discussions (every
2nd and 4th Friday), during the summer. Support meetings will resume
Friday, September 12, 2008. However, any one interested in joining or
learning more about Mocha Moms, can send e-mail to madisonmochas@sbcglobal.net
or call (608) 338-5368.
Mocha Moms, Inc. is a support group for mothers of color who
have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order
to devote more time to their families.. Mocha Moms serves as an
advocate for those mothers and encourages the spirit of
community activism within its membership. Mocha Moms, Inc. does
not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender,
socio-economic level, education, or religion. Anyone who
supports the mission and purpose of Mocha Moms, Inc. is welcome
to join.
For more information on Mocha Moms, Inc. visit:
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Dane County Farmers' Market
Capitol Square Call: 455-1999
Saturdays, 6:00am - 2:00pm
http://www.dcfm.org
The award-winning Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM), a Madison
tradition since 1972, opens its outdoor season on Saturday,
April 19 from 6 am to 2 pm. The beautiful Capitol Square is a
unique setting for the largest producer-only market in the
nation. And, all of the products are produced right here in
Wisconsin!
Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, cheese, meat, poultry,
fish, honey, maple syrup, nuts, jelly, eggs, candy, baked goods,
plants, fresh flowers, and more ...
The DCFM outdoor markets are open every Saturday and every
Wednesday through early November - RAIN OR SHINE!
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 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.
Events at Rhapsody Arts Center
Rhapsody Arts Center 271 S. Main Street Verona, WI 53593
Phone: (608)-848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Please call Rhapsody Arts
Center at 608-848-2045 for more information and class rates.
Also, you can visit our website, www.rhapsodyarts.org.
Madtown Twisters Open
Gym
West: 7035 Old Sauk Road (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon)
608-829-2922
East: 808 Walsh Road 608-245-9565
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/opengym.html
Every week Madtown Twisters East and West locations both host
open gym times for kids of different ages. The prices are
incredibly reasonable, and the kids get to run, jump, and have
lots of high energy fun!
Toddler Time - A Parent/Child Playgroup
Tenney Nursery and Parent Center 1321 East Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703 (608)255-3250
Meets every Friday from 9:00-11:301:30
http://www.tnpckids.com
A teacher-directed class for parents (or adult) and child(ren)
to explore age appropriate materials in a traditional classroom
setting. Group time is held in the classroom about half way
through Toddler Time. Children and adults participate by singing
songs, dancing to music and listening to stories. After group,
families may continue playing in the classroom, go to the
multipurpose room for large motor activities or go out to the
playground. Families are welcome to bring individual snacks.
Snack tables are located in the multipurpose room.
The cost is $5.00 for each drop-in visit. Enrolled families pay
a discounted price each semester and have a reserved spot each
Friday.
PAL Zone (Play and Learn)
Covenant Presbyterian Church and Living Water Church, Sun Prairie
Tuesdays 9:30-11am. Free, open play group giving parents and children
the opportunity to interact and play with other children, and parents. 2
locations!! For more information call 608.241.5150 or visit our website
at www.familyenhancement.org.
Baby Signs
Tamara Smith Independent Certified Instructor
Middleton, WI 53562 608-831-2068 Email:
trybabysigns@gmail.com
http://www.babysigns.com
Ever Wonder What Your Baby is Thinking? Or Why Your Baby is
Crying? Using the BABY SIGNS® Program gives babies a way to
“talk” with their parents before they can talk. Babies can
communicate about the world around them long before they have
mastered their verbal speaking skills! Babies and their
parents can use simple signs to communicate important things –
like being hungry or thirsty, hot or cold, afraid or sad – often
a full year before babies could otherwise speak.
Eager Free Public Library Pre-School Storytime
39 W. Main Street, Evansville
Pre-school storytimes every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pre-school crafts every Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Fitchburg Library
Story Time
Thursday mornings at 10:00
Story Time by volunteers with the
Friends of the Fitchburg Library will be offered on Thursdays at
10:00 a.m. in the McKee Farms Park shelter (2930 Chapel Valley
Road, just off PD/McKee Road near Fish Hatchery) from June
19th through July 24th (excluding July 3rd). Story Time is
for children 5 and under with a care giver. Includes stories,
finger plays and songs and a craft. And of course the awesome
Kids Crossing playground is right there for active before or
after play! For more information, contact Marti at 663-2466.
Babies' Music
Rhapsody Arts Center, 271 S.
Main St., Verona (608)848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Music class for ages 0-18 months. 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.
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
Adoptive Families Playgroup
Fitchburg/Verona area. Info:
clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com or 608-845-9749
Email:
clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com
ADOPTIVE FAMILIES PLAYGROUP:
Playgroup & support group for adoptive families with young
children. Wednesdays, 11:00 - 2:00 - times & frequency open.
Please contact Clarinda at clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com or
608-845-9749.
Storytimes
Ages 2- 5
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the
Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays at 9:30am
Led by UW Library Students – Frances Veit & Betsy Wermuth
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
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
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.
Well that's the list for this week. I also
want to give an extra thanks to April Swe who helps make this weekly
update a possibility each week.
August 2 - August 8
Pass the mustard, travel to
Africa, and go subterranean all in one day! This must be Madison,
WI. Where else can you do so much all at once?
The
weather -- Hot all week with a chance of showers Sunday -
Tuesday and a project high in the 90s on Monday. I wish we could
bottle some of this heat and bring it back out in February!
Check Current Beach
Conditions:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/beaches/
National
Mustard Day
Mount Horeb Mustard Museum 100 W.
Main St., Mount Horeb
Call: 800-438-6878
Saturday, August 2 10:00am
- 4:00pm
http://www.mustardmuseum.com
Mount Horeb's Mustard Museum paints the town yellow with its annual
salute to the King of Condiments. Enjoy free mustard-slathered Oscar
Mayer hot dogs, live music by the Red Hot Horn Dawgs and Staff
Infection, wacky mustard games and mustardly kids' activities. Buy a
jar of mustard from the world's first all-mustard (and only mustard)
vending machine. Ceremonies will mark the receipt of mustard number
5,000 into the permanent collection.
Saturday, August 2nd, is National Mustard Day and Mount Horeb is
preparing for an onslaught of thousands of mustard lovers. Main
Street from Second Street to Grove will be closed for the
festivities that will include:
* Opening ceremonies
accompanied by the POUPON U Accordion Band
* Live music by Staff Infection and the Red Hot Horn Dawgs
* Free Oscar Mayer hot dogs (*mustard required)
* Mustard games galore
* "Kids Are People, Too"
* Wayne the Wizard
* The Balloonatic
* Announcement of the winners of the 2008 Mustard Writing
Contest
* Enshrinement of the 5,000th mustard into the collection
* Unveiling of the world's first all-mustard vending machine
And lots more mustard
family fun. Activities run from 10 to 4. No rain allowed!
Africa Alive
Capital Brewery, 7734 Terrace
Ave., Middleton
Cost: $10 suggested donation Call: 658-1772
Saturday August 2, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
http://www.kidlinksworld.org
3rd ANNUAL KIDLINKS' AFRICA ALIVE FESTIVAL
Fun for the Whole Family and Support a Worthy Cause
Help benefit South African AIDS orphans and vulnerable children at a
local fundraiser on August 2! This year's Africa Alive festival,
hosted by Kidlinks World Inc., will be held at Capital Brewery in
Middleton on August 2, 2008 from 2-8 pm. Africa Alive is a
fundraiser, from which 100% of the proceeds raised will go directly
to benefit AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Southern Africa.
Africa Alive also provides entertainment for the whole family and an
opportunity to get people excited about helping children in another
part of the world.
Africa Alive 2008 entertainment will include: Tony Brown & The 608
Riddim Section, African Dancing and Drumming and Spoken Word Poetry.
There will also be a youth costume contest, brewery tours, auctions,
raffles, stilt walkers, jugglers, face painters, African crafts,
international cuisine, door prizes and more! JOIN US for the
excitement of Africa Alive 2008!
Kidlinks World, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that is
based in Madison and is 100% volunteer-run and donor-funded.
Kidlinks has been in existence since 2004 and is dedicated to
improving the lives of the world's most underserved children.
Currently, all of Kidlinks' efforts are focused on AIDS orphans and
vulnerable children in Southern Africa, as well as AIDS education
for Madison youth.
Kidlinks has three partner organizations in South Africa: Ikageng
Itireleng AIDS Ministry, Leratong Preschool and the Kei Mouth
schools. Through these partnerships, Kidlinks is reaching over 3,000
AIDS orphans and vulnerable children. Kidlinks supports each of
these organizations through regular financial contributions, food
gardens, sewing co-ops, playgrounds and school assistance. Each
year, Kidlinks members and volunteers travel to South Africa to
assist these organizations and build lasting relationships. We
invite you to learn more about Kidlinks by visiting our website at
www.kidlinksworld.org. For more information, please contact
Cristianne Wendler at 608-658-1772.
The event has a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for
children under 16.
Cave of the Mounds
Discovery Days
Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of
the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds
Special tours & activities including a live northern goshawk, Free
with admission ($14; $7 ages 4-12)
August 2-3, 9 am-6 pm
http://www.caveofthemounds.com
Cave Tours leave every 20
minutes - $7 ages 4-12; $14 ages 13-adult; under 4 FREE. All other
activities on site are FREE.
Celebrate the discovery of Cave of the Mounds with special
flashlight tours, FREE mining activity for the kids, Barn Discovery
Center displays, NEW Interpretive Trails, & Rain, Rock and Butterfly
Gardens! Local Falconer discusses the unique sport of falconry and
birds of prey with his Northern Goshawk in tow. Fun and educational
experience for the whole family!
Home Depot Kid's Workshop - Race Car
4550 Verona Rd Madison, WI 53711 (608)276-7922
2425 E Springs Dr Madison, WI 53704 (608)242-8680
Saturday, August 2, 9:00am - 12:00pm
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=Kids_Workshops&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Designed for kids 5-12, these free workshops teach
do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of
accomplishment. Offered on the first Saturday of each month between
9 a.m. and noon at The Home Depot. With the help of parents
and experienced Home Depot staff, your kids get to create a wood
project using real tools - hammers, screwdrivers, glue, etc.
Your kids get to take home the project. On their first trip,
they also get a kid sized Home Depot smock (just like the ones worn
by the Home Depot staff, only smaller) that they can bring back each
month to wear to the workshop.
Children's Theater of
Madison's "The Trickeries of Scapin"
Fredric March Play Circle, UW
Memorial Union 800 Langdon St. , Madison
Cost: Free Call: 255-2080
August 1, 7:30 pm and 2, 3:30 & 7:30 pm
http://www.ctmtheater.org
Children's Theater of Madison will stage Moliere's The Trickeries of
Scapin, the second of two Youth Productions presented this summer by
CTM's Summer Drama School, on August 1 and 2 at the Frederick March
Play Circle, UW Memorial Union.
Show times are at 7:30 PM, Friday, August 1, 2008 and at 3:30 and
7:30 PM Saturday, August 2, 2008. The performances are free and open
to the public, and donations are welcome. There are no advance
reservations and seating is limited.
Trickeries of Scapin is a rich comedy by the 17th century French
playwright and actor Moliere that is replete with secret marriages,
rascally servants, pratfalls and disguises. The director for CTM's
Youth Production of The Trickeries of Scapin is Talish Barrow.
StageWorks Projects'
"Cinderella"
Stoughton Center for the
Performing Arts 515 East Main St., Stoughton
Cost: $8 Call: 873-0717
http://www.stoughtonperformingarts.com
(Also: Princess Tea Party follows 2 pm performances on 8/3 & 9, $8).
873-0717
StageWorks Projects, Inc. is pleased to present Cinderella which
will take the stage at the Stoughton Center for the Performing Arts
on Saturday, August 2 and 9 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Sunday,
August 3 and 10 at 2:00 PM.
"Cinderella" tells the story of a young girl, Cinderella, who lives
with her stepmother and stepsisters. Due to her kind and caring
nature and her inner and outer beauty, Cinderella's stepsisters
become very jealous of her and do their best to keep her from
finding her one true love, Prince Charming. With the help from her
best friend, the Jester, and her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella finds
the happiness that she seeks. This play is the funniest and most
delightful version of the beloved Perrault story available. It has
comedy, charm, poignancy and enchantment in just the right doses.
Cinderella tickets are $8.00 General Admission and the Princess Tea
Party tickets are $8.00 or $6.00 if purchased with a show ticket.
They can be purchased at the Stoughton Center for the Performing
Arts at 515 East Main St. in Stoughton, Monday through Wednesday
from 4:00PM to 9:00PM and Thursday from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. Or you can
call the StageWorks Projects office anytime at (608) 873-0717 to
reserve tickets with a MasterCard or Visa. Tickets will also be sold
at the door starting forty-five minutes before the curtain the day
of the performance with cash or check, as availability allows.
StageWorks Projects is a not-for-profit organization which promotes
the performing arts through outreach programs, scholarships for
continuing education in the performing arts, and performance. It is
through this effort that we encourage freedom of expression.
Stageworks Projects is dedicated to bringing quality theatre and
dance to greater Dane County. We look forward to bringing talent
from all over Dane County to present the same quality productions
for years to come. For more information regarding StageWorks
Projects or to make a tax deductible donation, please contact us at
our website at www.stoughtonperformingarts.com.
Recycle Bugs with
Artist Deborah Proctor
Absolutely Art 2322 Atwood Ave.
Cost: $5 adv., $7 d.o.s. (18+) Call: RSVP: 249-9100
Tuesday, August 5 10:00am-11:30am Or 2:00pm-3:30p
http://www.absolutelyartllc.com
Calling all Kids!*
"What reminds you more of summer than bugs???"
How would you like to make your own bugs out of recycled materials?
Well, come on out...
This event will take place in the backyard of Absolutely Art 2322
Atwood Ave.
All proceeds will go to our "Shirts that Supply" program which
provides art supplies for local schools and organizations.
Madison Mallards
Warner Park Duck Pond 2920 N.
Sherman Ave.
Cost: $5-$35 Call: 246-4277
http://www.mallardsbaseball.com
Saturday, Aug. 2 Madison
Senators Turn-Back-the-Clock-Night. The Mallards will wear
replica Madison Senators uniforms the team wore from 1907-1914!
Sunday, Aug. 3 Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar Mini Bat Night
(first 500 14 & under). Winner of the Red Sox Experience
sweepstakes will be announced! (entry forms available at
Boston's Middleton location)
Monday, August 4 - Budweiser Pint Glass
Night! (First 750 fans 21 & older)
It's the last pint glass giveaway of the year so be sure to come
early! Also, don't forget every Monday this season is once again
"Two For Mondays!" Come thirsty and hungry, we're offering 2 for
1 domestic taps, soda and hot dogs through the 5th inning!
Wednesday, August 6 - Team Poster Night! (All fans)
Bring your sharpies! The Mallards will be signing team posters
post-game after defeating the rival La Crosse Loggers! There
could also be an ex-Milwaukee Brewer sighting. Former Brewer
left-fielder Greg Vaughn is helping coach the Loggers (including
his son Cory) periodically throughout the season and could be
appearing in the opposing team's coaching box! You'll have to
attend the game to find out! It's also "Family Four Pack
Wednesday!" Throughout the season on Wednesday's, fans can
purchase 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas, all for only $28!
Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton
http://www.capital-brewery.com/events/music.html
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Friday, August 1- Cris Plata w/Extra Hot
6-9PM
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Saturday, August 2- Africa Alive Kidlinks
fundraiser - from 2-8PM for a $10 suggested donation at the door
(kids under 16 - $5) you will enjoy live music, African spoken
word poetry, live and silent auctions, dance, crafts, and food!
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Friday, August 8 - The Swing Crew 6-9pm
Stoughton's First Saturdays
Main St. Downtown Stoughton
FREE 877-9035
Saturday, August 2, 10:00am - 1:00pm
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=200195
monthly street fair (live music, art, food, sales, demos, kids'
activities) 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m., the first Saturday of each month
through September
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.
August 2 • "Let's
Go Fly a Kite"
Experiment with the basics of flight by making your own kite.
August 9 • "Topic to be announced soon. "
Please check back for more information.
August 16 • "How Things Work"
What makes your clock tick and your blender whirl. Presented by
Rachael Lancor, Wonders of Physics
August 23 • "All About Bats"
Bat Conservation of Wisconsin will share their knowledge and
love of bats. Live bats will be part of the program so that
children and adults can see what a real bat in Wisconsin looks
like.
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Outdoor Event: World Hoop Day
Celebrate World Hoop Day! Join the hula hooping party outside the
museum.
August 8, 2008 — 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Spin Paintings
Use salad spinners and other devices to create colorful paintings.
August 5, 2008 10:00 am to August 6, 2008 11:00 am
August 6, 2008 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop-In Program: Paper Helicopters
Use paper folding techniques to make whirligis, helicpoters and
gliders.
August 4, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 5, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 6, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 7, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 8, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Pinwheels
Make a colorful pinwheel to capture the summer breezes.
August 3, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 9, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Leap Into Lakes
Get to know you local lake critters!
August 2, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Insect Art
Make a buggy piece of artwork to celebrate summer.
August 1, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Free Family Sunday
Visitors enjoy free admission all day. Free Family Sundays in June,
July, and August are generously sponsored by Quarles & Brady, LLP.
August 3, 2008 — 12:00 pm to 5:00 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
Honeybees & Beekeeping
Black Earth Library 1210 Mills
St., Black Earth
Saturday, August 2 2:30PM
Call: 767-2563 ext. 3
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=205413
Markie Pendleton presents Honeybees and Beekeeping
Markie uses her storytelling techniques to illustrate the lives of
honeybees and beekeepers. Young future beekeepers and anyone interested
in bees and pollination will learn fascinating facts for all ages. An
observation hive may be available.
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. Note that many activities require pre-registration.
Summer Library Carnival
Central Library 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison
Wednesday, August 6, 11:45am - 2:00pm
with carnival games, juggling, crafts, plus magic/comedy by Miller &
Mike at 10:30 am & 2 pm, Overture Center. 266-8685
Celebrate reading at this all day event. Magic and comedy performances
of Miller & Mike at 10:30 am and 2 pm at the Overture Center, and
carnival games, juggling, crafts and more at Central Library from 11:45
am-2 pm.
Out of Town ...
EAA AirVenture
EAA Aviation Center, 3000 Poberezny Road,
Oshkosh, WI 54902
July 28 - Augusts 3
Adult $35, Student (14-18) $20, Youth (6-13)
$15, (5 & under) FREE
http://www.airventure.org/2008/events/kidventure.html
This is not close or cheap, but it's
quite an adventure. This is the largest
airshow in the world! What makes it great
for kids is their KidVenture area with
tons and tons of stuff for kids. They have
pedal powered airplane cars, hands on remote
controlled airplane lessons, build your own
gliders, interactive booths, and more. The
main AirVenture area includes tours of many
different airplanes.
If you go, bring a wagon or
oversized stroller (the off-road type).
Fill it with plenty of drinks, snacks, sun
block, and some airplane related toys/trinkets
from the dollar store. They have food
on-site and a gift shop, but expect to pay a
premium. Expect to do some major walking--
much of it through fields. Don't expect to
see any air conditioning along the way-- so if
it's really hot, be prepared! Some of the
airshow airplanes are loud-- really, really
loud! So bring ear protection for anyone
with sensory issues. Oh, and one last
challenge... the highway system is not designed
to handle the type of traffic that will be there
with you, so expect a small traffic jam on your
way in and out. Gee, I sure hope this
paragraph hasn't talked you out of going,
because it really is a fun event despite the
challenges for families.
Registration Open for 3rd Annual Oregon Kids
Triathlon
Oregon Pool
$33 ($38 day of if not full)
Saturday, August 9 starting at 7:00am
http://ocsc.usswim.net/okt
Registration is now open for the third annual
Oregon Kids Triathlon. The triathlon is a fun
event open to ages 5 to 17. 7:00 a.m. Saturday,
August 9th. This triathlon consists of a pool
swim, an in-village bike ride and an on-trail
run. Entry fee includes a T-shirt and goodie
bag. Awards will be given to each age group.
Registration is $33 and is limited so sign up
now at www.active.com The Oregon Community Swim
Club is hosting the event. For more information
call the Oregon Pool at 835-8617.
The registration fee is $33. Registration is
available online at active.com. This option
allows you to pay using your credit card. Be
sure to register early to ensure a spot!
No registrations will be accepted on August 7 or
August 8. If the event has not reached its
capacity of 500 athletes, registrations will be
accepted on the day of the race for $38.
This year there will be five age groups: 5-6,
7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-17. There will be pool
swim, in-village bike course, and in-park run
course. We will have participation awards,
T-shirts, goody bags, and age-group awards. This
is an opportunity for your young athlete to
participate in an enjoyable life-experience
through athletics. It is not structured as a
highly competitive event. Rather, we want it to
encourage self-confidence, good health and
community spirit through participation.
Walk For Food Allergies
Door Creek Church (6602 Dominion Dr., Madison)
August 9, 9am Registration, 10am Walk Start
http://www.foodallergywis.org/
Click for Brochure and Registration.
Blooming Butterflies
Olbrich
Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison
Cost: $5 Call: 246-4550
July 16 - August 10, 2008 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
http://www.olbrich.org
Note: Strollers are not permitted in the
butterfly exhibit, so come prepared!
Experience Butterflies in Living Flight in the
Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical Gardens
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Investigate
exotic butterflies!
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Experience the
thrill of butterflies in flight!
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Explore the
gardens with your butterfly passport and
earn a free cone from Michael's Frozen
Custard!
First, the butterfly exploration begins in the
Lobby of Olbrich Botanical Gardens where people
can investigate the mysterious exotic
butterflies in Dan Capps' collection on display
and back by popular demand. Capps has traveled
around the world to build the most impressive
traveling display of exotic insects in North
America.
Next, discover rare tropical treasures hidden in
the heart of Madison! Experience the wonder of
strolling through a tropical rain forest on a
search for fleeting butterflies. Live
butterflies are emerging from chrysalises daily
in the Bolz Conservatory. The Bolz Conservatory,
which will house the live butterflies, is a
two-story glass pyramid filled with exotic
plants from around the world, a rushing
waterfall, fragrant orchids, and free-flying
birds, and for one month out of the year,
thousands of colorful butterflies. The dainty
painted lady, the exquisite swallowtail, the
tropical zebra butterflies, and many others will
all float through the lush greenery feeding on
the nectar of bright flowers. Up to two dozen
species of butterflies, native to both Wisconsin
and tropical areas of the southern United
States, can be seen at various times during the
exhibit.
Families can collect stamps in their passport
without leaving the gardens - their Butterfly
Passport, that is. This fun tour will take
families on a search through the outdoor gardens
to find butterflies in their natural habitat,
and earn a free frozen cone from Michael's
Frozen Custard. Visitors can look for
Wisconsin's native butterflies and take home
ideas about how to attract butterflies to their
own backyard gardens. Along the way, children
can visit stamping stations to collect stamps in
their Butterfly Passport while learning fun
facts. The passport is the ticket to an exciting
adventure during which kids will make
fascinating butterfly discoveries.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is
$5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12, and
free to ages 2 and under. Members of the Olbrich
Botanical Society are admitted free of charge.
Two hatcheries will be featured in the
Conservatory for many opportunities to see
butterflies emerging into life.
RSVP for Breakfast
for the Butterflies
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.
$6/class RSVP one week prior for each class: 246-4550
Class for ages 8 & up, set for 8:30-9:30 am Wednesdays, 7/23-8/6
http://www.olbrich.org
Come to this special behind the scenes class as you help Olbrich get
ready for a busy day of Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies. Work side by
side with the staff as you feed the butterflies, birds, and fish in
the conservatory. Learn about where the butterflies come from and
how the chrysalis cases are set up. For ages 8 & up.
Wednesday, August 6, 8:30-9:30 am
Registration Deadline: July 30
$5 members/$6 public
RSVP for Butterflies & Blooms
Class for ages 4 & up, set for 1-2 pm Fridays, 7/18-8/8, $4/class.
RSVP eight days prior for each class: 246-4550
Enjoy a guided trip through the outdoor gardens, discovering the
butterflies and bugs that live there and the beautiful flowers and
plants they are attracted to. Every child will use a "Discovery Kit"
to help them explore the gardens. For ages 4 & up.
Friday, August 8, 1-2 pm
Registration Deadline: July 31
$3 members/$4 public
RSVP for Butterfly Arts & Crafts
Class for ages 4 & up, set for 1-2 pm Thursdays, 7/17-8/7, Olbrich
Gardens. $4/class. RSVP one week prior for each class: 246-4550
After touring Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies
exhibit, stop by this weekly session and make a fun butterfly of
your own to take home. Each week will offer a different arts and
crafts project that highlights butterflies and insects. Sign up for
one or all four! For ages 4 & up.
Thursday, August 7, 1-2 pm
Registration Deadline: July 31
$3 members/$4 public
Concerts in the Park
Fireman's Park, DeForest. If rain: DeForest Library. 846-5482
Tuesday evenings
http://www.deforest.lib.wi.us/
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to Fireman's Park in DeForest at
6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings this summer. The DeForest Area Public
Library has planned a great line-up of performers for our free
Concert in the Park series.
August 5 - Home Grown Talent Night: Cait Shanahan and The
Getaway Drivers, featuring Sheila Shigley
We have two acts for this evening. Enjoy acoustic/pop/folk
singer Cait Shanahan's melodious voice while her guitar melodies
sing along. Then listen to The Getaway Drivers showcasing a
diversity of styles and influences, from stomping rock to
delicate folk. Sheila and Cait are both originally from the
DeForest area. Thanks to Alliant Energy for sponsorship.
August 12 - Lou & Peter Berryman
Listen to the sophisticated and humorous original songwriting of
this popular Wisconsin duo as they perform musical comedy,
cabaret, and folk music.
Dane Dances
Monona Terrace Rooftop 1 John Nolen Dr.
http://www.mononaterrace.com
Free concert, Fridays, 5:30-9:30 pm
Dane Dances! is a community event created to help break down racial
barriers and bring people of diverse backgrounds together for a
night of FREE entertainment and dancing. There will be ethnic food
vendors and cocktails available for purchase beginning at 5PM. DJ
Laurie Mlatawou will perform each evening at 5:30 and 7:30PM.
August
01* Kali Kalor - "Cumbia"
The Davis Family Band - Jazz, Classic R&B, Top 40
08* Black 'n White - Mix of Reggae, Rock, Soul, Jazz
Streetlife - R&B, Jazz, Contemporary Styles
22* David Hecht & Primitive Culture - Reggae, Funk, World
Beat, R&B
!Que Flavor! - Afro-Cuban, Latin
29 Nelly Tiger Travis Blues Band - Urban R&B
MadiSalsa - Latin Jazz, Salsa
*In the
case of inclement weather, please call (608) 261-4000 after 2PM
for concert location or cancellation information.
2008 Sounds of Summer
Concert Schedule
Greenway Station in Middleton
Bring chair/blanket, More info call: 824-9111
Concerts take place in the parking area near Cosi
Saturday evening concerts from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
http://www.greenwayshopping.com/
Sat.,
August 2: Harmonious Wail Gypsy swing with knockout vocals
Sat., August 9: The Midwesterners Distinctive blend of
rock and country
Sat., August 16: Primitive Culture Funky, bluesy and
reggae grooves
Sat., August 23: Universal Sound Madison's premiere dance
band
Sat., August 30: Clyde Stubblefield The funky drummer
Square Dance at the Library!
Monona Library 1000 Nichols Rd., Monona
Weekly on Wednesday @ 1:00pm
Ages 7 & up, 1-3 pm Wednesdays through 8/27, Monona Library. RSVP:
222-6127
http://www.mononalibrary.org
Pre-Register youth age 7 up. Parents welcome. Wednesdays, June 11 to
August 27, 1 to 3 pm
Mad-City Ski Team
- These may be cancelled due to high water levels
Law Park 410 S. Blair St. , Madison
http://madcityskiteam.com
Free water ski show, 6 pm Sundays, Law Park (off Lake Monona
east of Monona Terrace). 663-8326. The Mad-City Ski Team will
be performing FREE waterski shows once again this year!!!
Inflatable carnival rides will be available from
Hero's Party!
We are located at Law Park at the corner of John Nolen Drive and
Williamson Street right next to the Monona Terrace in beautiful
downtown Madison!!
August 3, 17, 24, 31
You will notice that we skip a week in both July and August. This is
for our state and national competitions.
Go Green This Summer
With Your Nature Passport!
http://www.naturenet.com/naturepassport.html
Go "Green" this summer by discovering and learning outdoors with
Nature Net's free Nature Passport, a family tool for environmental
exploration. Visit sites throughout the area with your Passport and
use the clues offered by your guide "Ringo Raccoon" to observe area
mysteries, including a "Grandfather Oak," underground springs, a
Mosasaur skeleton, compass plants and many other exciting bits of
nature - all right here in our community! Write, draw and sketch
along the way and learn about the natural world.
Pick up your free Nature Passport from any participating site
Memorial Day through Labor Day. Or, visit www.naturenet.com to get
the scoop on requesting a Nature Passport on-line. Don't forget your
friends and neighbors - get one for everyone!
Spanish and Hmong versions of Nature Passport are available. In
addition to the following locations, they can be picked up at Centro
Hispano (810 West Badger Road, Madison, Wisconsin 608-255-3018) and
United Asian Services (312 North 3rd Street, Madison, Wisconsin
608-256-6400). Participating sites include: the Aldo Leopold
Foundation, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Bethel Horizons, Cherokee
Marsh, Henry Vilas Zoo, International Crane Foundation, Lussier
Family Heritage Center, MacKenzie Environmental Center, Madison
Children's Museum, Madison School Forest, Olbrich Botanical Gardens,
Owen Conservation Park, UW Arboretum and, UW Geology Museum.
Art Cart
http://www.mmoca.org/events/eventdetails/artcart/index.php
Art Cart, a joint program of
MMoCA and Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR), takes place
at school playgrounds, parks, and beaches across Madison. Art Cart
EXTRA! is a program of MMoCA and visits parks and playgrounds in
Black Earth, Cross Plains, DeForest, Fitchburg, Lake Mills, Monona,
Mount Horeb, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, and Waunakee.
The 2008 season of Art Cart is genersouly supported by TDS Telecom,
Alliant Energy Foundation, Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company, and
the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission with additional funds
from the American Girl’s Fund for Children and the Evjue Foundation.
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Mocha
Moms of Madison Bi-Weekly Group Meetings
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Mocha Moms of Madison will not have bi-weekly group discussions
(every 2nd and 4th Friday), during the summer. Support meetings will
resume Friday, September 12, 2008. However, any one interested in
joining or learning more about Mocha Moms, can send e-mail to
madisonmochas@sbcglobal.net or call (608) 338-5368.
Mocha Moms,
Inc. is a support group for mothers of color who have chosen not to
work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to
their families.. Mocha Moms serves as an advocate for those mothers
and encourages the spirit of community activism within its
membership. Mocha Moms, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of
race, ethnicity, sex, gender, socio-economic level, education, or
religion. Anyone who supports the mission and purpose of Mocha Moms,
Inc. is welcome to join.
For more information on Mocha Moms, Inc. visit:
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Dane County Farmers'
Market
Capitol Square Call: 455-1999
Saturdays, 6:00am - 2:00pm
http://www.dcfm.org
The award-winning Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM), a Madison
tradition since 1972, opens its outdoor season on Saturday, April 19
from 6 am to 2 pm. The beautiful Capitol Square is a unique setting
for the largest producer-only market in the nation. And, all of the
products are produced right here in Wisconsin!
Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, cheese, meat, poultry, fish,
honey, maple syrup, nuts, jelly, eggs, candy, baked goods, plants,
fresh flowers, and more ...
The DCFM outdoor markets are open every Saturday and every Wednesday
through early November - RAIN OR SHINE!
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 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.
Events at Rhapsody Arts Center
Rhapsody Arts Center 271 S. Main Street Verona, WI 53593
Phone: (608)-848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Please call Rhapsody Arts Center at 608-848-2045 for more
information and class rates. Also, you can visit our website,
www.rhapsodyarts.org.
Madtown Twisters Open Gym
West: 7035 Old Sauk Road (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon) 608-829-2922
East: 808 Walsh Road 608-245-9565
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/opengym.html
Every week Madtown Twisters East and West locations both host open
gym times for kids of different ages. The prices are
incredibly reasonable, and the kids get to run, jump, and have lots
of high energy fun!
Toddler Time
- A Parent/Child Playgroup
Tenney Nursery and Parent
Center 1321 East Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703 (608)255-3250
Meets every Friday from 9:00-11:301:30
http://www.tnpckids.com
A teacher-directed class for parents (or adult) and child(ren) to
explore age appropriate materials in a traditional classroom
setting. Group time is held in the classroom about half way through
Toddler Time. Children and adults participate by singing songs,
dancing to music and listening to stories. After group, families may
continue playing in the classroom, go to the multipurpose room for
large motor activities or go out to the playground. Families are
welcome to bring individual snacks. Snack tables are located in the
multipurpose room.
The cost is $5.00 for each drop-in visit. Enrolled families pay a
discounted price each semester and have a reserved spot each Friday.
PAL Zone (Play
and Learn)
Covenant Presbyterian Church and Living Water Church, Sun Prairie
Tuesdays 9:30-11am. Free, open play group giving parents and
children the opportunity to interact and play with other children,
and parents. 2 locations!! For more information call 608.241.5150 or
visit our website at
www.familyenhancement.org.
Baby Signs
Tamara Smith Independent Certified Instructor
Middleton, WI 53562 608-831-2068 Email:
trybabysigns@gmail.com
http://www.babysigns.com
Ever Wonder What Your Baby is Thinking? Or Why Your Baby is Crying?
Using the BABY SIGNS® Program gives babies a way to “talk” with
their parents before they can talk. Babies can communicate about the
world around them long before they have mastered their verbal
speaking skills! Babies and their parents can use simple signs
to communicate important things – like being hungry or thirsty, hot
or cold, afraid or sad – often a full year before babies could
otherwise speak.
Eager Free Public Library Pre-School
Storytime
39 W. Main Street, Evansville
Pre-school storytimes every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pre-school crafts every Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Fitchburg Library Story
Time
Thursday mornings at 10:00
Story Time by volunteers with the
Friends of the Fitchburg Library will be offered on Thursdays at 10:00
a.m. in the McKee Farms Park shelter (2930 Chapel Valley Road, just off
PD/McKee Road near Fish Hatchery) from June 19th through July 24th
(excluding July 3rd). Story Time is for children 5 and under with a
care giver. Includes stories, finger plays and songs and a craft. And of
course the awesome Kids Crossing playground is right there for active
before or after play! For more information, contact Marti at 663-2466.
Babies' Music
Rhapsody Arts Center, 271 S. Main St., Verona (608)848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Music class for ages 0-18 months. 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.
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
Adoptive
Families Playgroup
Fitchburg/Verona area. Info:
clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com or 608-845-9749
Email:
clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com
ADOPTIVE FAMILIES PLAYGROUP: Playgroup & support group for adoptive
families with young children. Wednesdays, 11:00 - 2:00 - times &
frequency open. Please contact Clarinda at
clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com or 608-845-9749.
Storytimes Ages 2- 5
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the Hilldale
Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays at 9:30am
Led by UW Library Students – Frances Veit & Betsy Wermuth
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
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
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
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