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5 years as the Goodman Community Center

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Volume 143, No. 5 September l October 2013

Goodman celebrates two birthdays in one

Goodman Community Center invites you to our

Five years young, 60 years strong — and every year packed with reasons to celebrate By Becky Steinhoff, GCC Executive Director

As I open the doors to the Goodman Community Center each day, Joanne, our warm and welcoming morning receptionist,

Saturday, Oct. 5 11 AM to 2 PM

greets me. The fitness center hums with early morning exercisers,

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the aroma of coffee wafts from

birthday party games and activities for all ages. Live music, entertainment plus refreshments for sale. And there will be birthday cake because, as Julia Child said, “A party without cake is just a meeting.” And this is a party. You gotta come — after all, you’re the community in our middle name. We hope to see you there! See the back page

the café where our teen program cooks are preparing breakfast, and I usually hear giggles emanating from the early childhood room. It strikes me that this center is both like a home and also embodies what a community should be. A move around the corner to a whole new world Five years ago the then Goodman Atwood Community Center moved from its modest space on Atwood Avenue — where Bunky’s now resides — to our home at 149 Waubesa. While we moved only steps away (especially if you cut through St. Bernard’s parking lot), it seems like we moved to a different world. We remain nestled in the midst of some of the best neighborhoods in Madison, yet our relationship with our neighborhood and the city has grown and expanded. When our new and beautiful Goodman Community Center opened in September 2008, it stood out as a shining accomplishment, and quickly became a catalyst for

Join community members like (back row, l-r), Kenneth, Anna and Vera, along with youngsters Antonio, Vivian, and Diendre for the Goodman Community Center’s Big, Fun Birthday Bash to celebrate the fifth wonderful year in its new home on Waubesa Street and all 60 years the organization has served the community. expanding our services to the community. This amazing facility — a repurposed old manufacturing building — enables us to invite our community into a nourishing, educational and welcoming environment.

A hub of activity. A special place. For 15 hours a day, the Center is a hub of activity that represents the depth and diversity of our community and brings together people who otherwise might never get to know each other. And it’s comfortable — many people have gone out of their way to tell us that. Not too long ago a visitor made a point

of calling me to tell me what he thought of the Center. He had been in Madison for work and the nature of his job had him at the Center at all different times of the day and evening over several weeks. He said he felt compelled to call me to congratulate me on what we had accomplished.

Would you rather not receive this paper? If you don’t read it, please help us save money and resources. If your paper is addressed to you, not “Resident,” then we can take you off the mailing list. Simply contact Matt Rezin at matt@goodmancenter.org or 241-1574 x223 and leave a clear, detailed message.

“Your center is a gem with a special aura or energy. It is the architecture and the warm openness of the building, but it is much more — it’s the wide variety of people who come in to participate. It is the genuine and caring interactions they have with each other. It is your friendly staff who clearly love their Continued on page 7

Project invites a reimagining of Schenk’s Corners intersection

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The neighborhood association is collaborating with the city and inviting neighbors to use principles of Article on page 14 Placemaking to create a memorable, “isn’t that cool” kind of place.

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Volume 143, No. 5• September l October 2013 Goodman Community Center • goodmancenter.org 149 Waubesa St. Madison, WI 53704 • Phone: 608.241.1574 • Fax: 608.241.1518 EASTSIDE NEWS Volunteer Staff Julia Cechvala, Ed Jepsen, Zaher Karp, Rachael Barnack-Link, Steve Meiers, Pamela Wiesen, Ben Jones

Chef: Chris Stephens Food Procurement and Processing Manager: Amy Mach Food Pantry Coordinator: Jon Lica

Editor: Becky Steinhoff Managing Editor: Kristin Groth Advertising and Production: Dave Link Editorial Manager: Joanne Yanna Circulation Manager: Matt Rezin

Food and Nutrition Seed to Table Manager: Hugh Wing Ironworks Café and Working Class Catering: Catering Coordinator: Amy Manteufel Program Chef: Lucas Willis Ironworks Café Lead Barista: Heidi Hilliard Ironworks Café and Working Class Catering Staff: Kenneth Coleman, Helena Davenport, Santana Flint, Laurel Fruehling, Julia Joy Hilliard, Dahrl HillKillerlain, Christopher Johnson, Derrick McDaniel, Ebony Mims, Steven Price Jr., Kassidy Rosenthal, Marquitta Saffo, Kiara Stiger, Mai See Xiong, Andre Williams, Desmond Willingham Kitchen Manager and Working Class Catering Lead

Mezzanine seating areas are recommended for casual meetings because they are open spaces with glass wall partitions and are not sound proof. They are also not available for public meetings because they are at the top of a flight of stairs, making them inaccessible for the disabled.

2 0 13 R O O M R AT E S Table Seating

Fee Range $150-$570

Merrill Lynch Room C*

up to 40*

$50-$212

Bolz Room A*

up to 72*

$75-$168

Bolz Room B

up to 30

$25-$50

Gym and Fitness

Bolz Room A and B*

up to 102*

$100-$218

Athletic Director: Tyrone Cratic Athletic Assistant: Terry Tiedt

Service kitchen use

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$20-$50

Childcare Programs

Morton Mezzanine, large

up to 15

$5/hr

Morton Mezzanine, small

up to 8

$5/hr

Project/Art Room, small

$15-$45

Asset-Based Community Development Coordinator: Deenah Givens Childcare Lead: Sundshine Goodrich

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Working Class Catering is an established teen education program where youth work along side our professional chefs to learn the art and business of catering. You can trust Working Class Catering to provide quality food that tastes great and is presented beautifully. We will work with you to create a menu that suits your occasion and fits your budget.

up to 140*

Administration

Older Adult Program Director: Marlene Storms

Room seating capacities vary greatly depending on how the room is set up.

Evjue Community Room D*

Family Advocacy

Adults and Seniors

We offer catering, too.

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Goodman Community Center Staff Executive Director: Becky Steinhoff Assistant Center Director: Lisa Jacob Facility Use Manager: Margo Tiedt Finance Director: Mary Smith, CPA Assistant Finance Director: Dewayne Powell Development Director: Rohan Barrett Communications and Community Giving Director: Kristin Groth Secure Futures Campaign Coordinator: Sheena Loiacono Development Communications Coordinator: Matt Rezin Volunteer and Stewardship Manager: Kate KatzbanBeren Office Manager: Tanya Martinez-Knauer Facility Use Assistant: Kristi Kading Receptionists: Coy Campbell, Julian Holt, Lori Luebke, Alesia Mayfield, Ashley Staley, Alexis Vargas, Joanne Yanna Custodians: Roderick Brown, Devon Chambers, Lonnie Evans, Carlos Martinez, Jamel Phillips Maintenance Manager: Bret Hagemeyer

Some helpful information:

Child and Youth Program Director: Dondieneita Fleary-Simmons Elementary Programs Manager: Angela Tortorice Early Childhood Education Manager: Rob San Juan Preschool Teachers: Robert Bergeron, Ken Horn, Nick Howard, Jessica Kardas, Michelle Meier, Dani Stygar, Heather Weasler AmeriCorps Staff: Deborah Crabtree Summer Camp Teachers: Tatty Bartholomew, Megan Kleber, Laurel Marshall, Ashley Rounds, Libby Schultz, Sara Stephen, Tanya Walker

Lussier Teen Center Youth Programs Manager: Eric Hartwig Garden Fit Teachers: Melady Elifritz, Howard Hayes Girls Inc. Coordinator: Colleen Berg Evening and Weekend LTC Supervisor: Julian Holt AmeriCorps Members: Roberto Godinez, Emily Popp, Nora Rader TEENworks Education Manager: Keith Pollock TEENworks Education Coordinator: Stephanie Mather TEENworks Program Assistants: Hannah Klusendorf, Angela Baerwolf Boys Group Coordinator: Zack Watson Boys Group Staff: Barry Davis, Luke Bassuener MEDIAWORKS Coordinator: Kathleen Ward MERIT Manager: Libby Lee MERIT Youth Program Lead: Arthur Morgan MERIT Outreach Coordinator: Annie Sweers MERIT Child & Youth Program Evaluation Coordinator: Jessica Collura MERIT Data Management Coord.: Olivia Jonynas MERIT Facilitators: Melady Elifritz, Colleen Hayes, Howard Hayes, Rocio Morejon, Alison Stauffacher, Zach Watson

Lussier Teen Center: LOFT, Game Room up to 375 and Concesssion Seating

$150-$386 or $38-$97/hr

Lussier Teen Center: Leadership Room

up to 30

$22-$50

Krupp/Grove Girls Inc. Rooms (2)

up to 44

$22-$37

Childcare Classrooms**

$15-$50 per use

Gym, half

$20-$38/hr

Gym, full

$40-$72/hr

Lang Sollinger Green

Seasonal, outdoor lawn

$15-$75

**Capacity can be significantly reduced depending on room set up. **Requires GCC Childcare Staff approval.

Price includes tables and chairs. Every event is different. Additional fees may apply. For more details see our website. Space use policy change: GCC has its own liquor license. You are not allowed to bring in any of your own alcoholic beverages for your event. Any beer/wine/liquor must be purchased through GCC according to all Wisconsin alcoholic beverage laws.

Core hours the building is open to the public Monday through Thursday » 6 am to 9 pm Friday » 6 am to 8 pm Saturday and Sunday » 8:30 am to 6 pm

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Horsing around at summer camp By Megan Kleber, GCC summer camp teacher

This July, summer campers went on an outdoor adventure to the Horse First Farm in Brooklyn, Wis. The entire day was spent learning about horses, with kids getting hands-on experience in horse grooming and horseback riding. The visit started with children learning and exploring the difference between humans and horses. A favorite observation overheard was when camper Austin said, “Horses’ eyes are on the sides of their head so they can see all-around them, which is different from us.” After a crash course in horse facts, summer camp got a tour of the farm. On the tour, children met the Madison Police horses and everyone got a chance to groom and brush Sundae, Sport, Beau and Indy. The trip ended with each child getting a chance to ride a horse as it maneuvered through a figure-8 obstacle course and then over a stable pedestal. “I loved making the horses do tricks but the scariest part was getting off,” said Journey. “My favorite part was riding the horse

Isaiah mimics the horse’s expression, while Givon watches during their visit to Horse First Farm. Journey is in the background waiting to ride. and trying to make sure you were under control — the horses move all over,” said Foday. Thanks to Kelly and the Horse First Farm for this amazing experience. We had the best time horsing around! l

Preschoolers create self-portraits By Rob San Juan, GCC Early Childhood Education Manager

Preschoolers recently spent time with their teachers who showed them a mirror and talked to them about their facial features, unique qualities and similarities to others. The teacher then helped them create a self-portrait using glass jewels, buttons, yarn, straws, beads, string and shells. By providing a variety of materials, the selfportraits were truly unique to the interests and visions of the children. l

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By Keith Heimsforth, GCC Grounds volunteer

Since the Goodman Community Center opened on Waubesa Street in 2008, developing prairie and native gardens on the property has been an important goal. The original landscape architecture plan called for native gardens among the rocks by the bike path and in the parking lot’s center circle. Then three summers ago work began on the front native garden at the corner of Waubesa and St. Paul streets. But a perennial problem occurred: how to separate the “wheat from the chaff” — or, in garden terms, the plants we want from the weeds we don’t? This is especially difficult when some weeds fool you with their attractive colors while they burrow their roots in an effort to take possession of the entire area, preventing native prairie plants from getting a survivable foothold. Fortunately, The Goodman Center community has volunteers who are knowledgeable about both prairie plants and weeds, and friends who are generous with their time, energy and talents. Gerry Gunderson, Rose Ann Scott and Etas Carria are all prairie enthusiasts. They have spent countless hours selecting, planting and nurturing the plants that are native to this area, while eliminating the ones that can prevent them from thriving. So, big bluestem, morning star, black-eyed Susan, queen of the prairie

and other native plants are in, while dandelions, crown vetch, Canadian thistles and red clover are out. Well, OK, not completely or permanently out, more like repeatedly removed, only to return and be removed again. Gerry, Rose Ann and Etas get assistance and some guidance from Goodman Center Maintenance Manager Bret Hagemeyer, as well as help with weeding from the students in the TEENworks program and staff managed by Keith Pollock. The beauty of this project, besides the obvious beauty of the prairie plants, is that it happens in such a natural way. When Gerry, Rose Ann and Etas have an idea, they take the plants and develop the gardens. It’s just that simple — for the Center, if not for them. This really is a volunteer-driven project, one more way that the Center relies on the community. Plants for this project have been donated from the greenhouse at the Oakhill Correctional Facility. The gardens are beginning to come into their own, and will be expanded over time. The next time you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and see the results of all this hard work. And if you want to pull some weeds that would be great — just check with Bret, Gerry, Rose Ann and Etas first! l

GCC needs NEW car seats and booster seats for vans we use for outings to parks, museums, gardens and other adventures. If you can help, contact angela@goodmancenter.org. Thank you!

Preschooler Robbyn (left) and her selfportrait created from a shell, yarn and buttons.

resources to help keep our programs strong. This support, along with broad support from individuals and a corps of volunteers, makes all the difference.

WOW! Thanks to these organizations who helped us in June and July: Sons of Norway Idun Lodge The Pipefitter Ltd USDA Wingra School See page 27 to read all the organizations we have to thank for making our 31st Atwood Summerfest and the 17th Harmony Golf Scramble so successful.

Culling the GCC native gardens and prairie

Want to help us keep our little kids safe?

A BIG thanks to these community-minded businesses and organizations These organizations have donated time and/or

Eppstein Uhen Mad Rollin’ Dolls Public Service Commission Young Professionals (20s & 30s) Meetup Group Cloutier Family Living Trust Congregation Shaarei Shamayim Department of Financial Institutions Madison Golden K Kiwanis Club Manna Cafe Nolen Shore Condo Association Oakhill Correctional Institute Plymouth Congregational UCC

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Help give students the tools they need to succeed By Angela Tortorice, GCC Elementary Programs Manager

Remember how great it felt that first day of school when your crayons were sharp, your folders weren’t dog-eared and your pencils hadn’t been chewed yet? I loved that. I was lucky because my parents were able to provide all those tools that enabled me to learn. Child care and youth programs at the Center serve children ages 3 to 18, many of whom are not that lucky. They are low income and unsure of how they will get materials this year. The Center is committed to each child’s academic success, and an important start toward that goal is providing every child with the school supplies they need. Could you help by purchasing and filling a backpack? Together, we can get everyone, from child to teen, off to a great start. Drop off your backpack and school supply donations at the front desk. Please label your donation “Attention: Angela Tortorice.” Not in the mood to shop? Financial donations are also gladly accepted. l

Help providing needed school supplies makes kids, parents and teachers happy.

Suggested donations: Please NO crayons  Composition books  Ball point pens  Pencils  Glue sticks  Erasers, pink  Scissors  Spiral notebooks  Post-Its, 3x3″  1 to 3 inch binders  Dry erase markers

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notebooks

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Sexual health education doesn’t rest: MERIT visits East and Memorial summer schools By Annie Sweers, MERIT Community Outreach Coordinator

It’s hard to believe that school is back in session, bus stops are bustling, and friends are reuniting once again this autumn. July seems like a distant memory, but for many students throughout the city of Madison, this past summer remained a time for academics, school bells and all. For those attending East and Memorial summer schools, MERIT provided a change of pace from their typical morning routine. MERIT could be seen within each MMSD health section offered to high school students during the 2013 summer session. Students spent a week with Goodman Community Center youth workers who serve as sexual health facilitators. Groups began the week by getting to know one another and get a feel for how different this week of health class would be. Daily topics ranged from teen pregnancy prevention where students had an opportunity to look at different barriers and hormonal contraceptives, to STDs and an eye-opening transmission activity. Students also spent a few modules discussing HIV, evaluating behaviors that put teens at risk. The program culminated in some riveting role plays giving youth the opportunity to showcase the information

Tales of a Girls Inc. summer By Colleen Berg, GCC Girls Inc. Coordinator

Girls Inc. at the Goodman Community Center is an academic-based afterschool program for nine months out of the year. That means study hall every evening at the Center and school day support from Girls Inc. and teen center staff. So then, without needing to deal with homework and classroom projects, what keeps Girls Inc. members engaged and Girls Inc. group (l-r): Savanna, Ashala and Qarly show off the cool LED belts they made. learning during the summer? Let me share just a for completing community service; and few of Girls Inc’s summer 2013 weekly bikes rented through Madison B-Cycle’s “subjects.” bike-sharing program; we pedaled all over We kicked the summer off with water the city for a grand total of 25 miles. We quality, which was a tribute to the girls’ biked to the Monona Terrace (and rode the all-time favorite summer activity - swimbike elevator), to the Children’s Museum, ming. We traveled to various lakes, streams Goodman Pool, Dream Lanes bowling aland ponds in and around Madison, collect- ley and several east side parks. The girls ing water samples in mason jars, chatting mastered biking hand-signals, best practicabout pollution and hypothesizing about es for riding in a group of 12 cyclists (good which samples would be dirtiest and which communication and single-file lines) and would be cleanest. Sometimes, depending the importance of fully-pumped tires and on our assessment of the water’s quality frequent water breaks. and temperature, we only dipped our toes, Exhausted from so much swimming but several times we got all the way in for and biking, we spent a couple of late suman afternoon of swimming. mer weeks using our brains and resting We visited Lake Monona, a spring in the our bodies with themes like digital fashion Arboretum, Twin Valley Lake in Governor and careers. Through a partnership with Dodge State Park, and Baxter’s Hollow, DaneNet, a local business that provides a stream near Devils Lake State Park. We on-site technical support for Madison nonalso included a stop at Dr. Evermor’s Art profits, 10 of our Girls Inc. members had Park where we saw the largest scrap metal the opportunity to spend one week assemsculpture in the world, met Dr. Evermor, bling and programming their own wearand learned that he is an alumnus of our able LED, light-up belts. Using soldering very own Lowell Elementary School. irons, pliers, wire cutters, multimeters and The following week we stayed on land programming software, the girls soldered with a biking theme. Using a combinawires to micro-computers and wrote code tion of bikes owned by the Center; bikes to create original light and color sequences awarded to girls by Wheels for Winners for their belts. l

Tell advertisers you saw their ad in the Eastside News! Students from East High School summer school prepare for a group activity that became an improvisational stand out. they have learned as well as practice new skills that they acquired. Thank you to the staff and students at East and Memorial high schools who supported us and helped make this summer a success. We had a blast! For information about bringing our comprehensive sexual health program to your middle or high school-age youth, please call 241-1574 x351 or send an email to annie@goodmancenter.org. MERIT is always open to new partnerships in the Madison area. l

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Middle schoolers got fired up By Nora Rader, GCC AmeriCorps member

Bowls, plates, tiles, sculptures, friendship hearts … these are just a few of the many projects that were designed and sculpted by middle school youth at Goodman this summer. The budding ceramics artists also learned about glazes and kiln firing. During a weeklong ceramics and pottery mini course, they discovered how to create works of art out of clay. “We didn’t have to do anything specific, just anything we wanted,” Clare said, as she showed off her two decorated tiles of flower swirls and a cupcake. Clare’s friend Brieanna made the two of them friendship hearts as well as a birthday present for her mom. When asked what her favorite part of the mini course was, Clare said, “I loved everything.” l

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Three students earn scholarships through Ironworks Café’s tip fund And, a donor helps beef up the fund By Keith Pollock, GCC TEENworks Manager

Ja'kyra shows off her beautiful clay person and decorative tile.

Thanks to city of Madison funding, GCC teens learned job skills and earned money By Stephanie Mather, TEENworks Education Coordinator

Due to generous funding from the city of Madison and Mayor Paul Soglin, the TEENworks program was able to hire over 40 students to work at the Goodman Community Center during the summer. The funding provided many teens ages 14-21 with their first jobs. The majority of teens worked in the kitchen or with the child care and elementary school programs. However, teens also held positions as office and administrative assistants, youth community outreach interns and food pantry assistants. Teens not only earned a paycheck this summer, they also learned valuable and transferable job skills, work experience credit to be used toward high school gradu-

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ation, and references to be used for future jobs in the community. Staff is also grateful for the funding, which provided them with extra support during the summer. One student, in his thank you card to Mayor Soglin said, “Thank you for giving the money to Goodman to fund my first job. I cannot thank you enough for the job and the work credit that I gained. I used the money that I gained to build my computer from parts. I always wanted to do that and because of you, I can.” The teens are also thankful for the work experience to further their future careers and the fun they had during the summer. l

At the Ironworks Café, students in the TEENworks program are paid at least minimum wage, but they don’t get to pocket the tips from restaurant customers. The tips that are collected go into a scholarship fund to help Santana students achieve Flint post-secondary success. This summer, three students received scholarships and will be furthering their education this fall thanks to those tips from café customers, boosted by a gift from Lea Culver, co-founder of Culver’s restaurants. Santana Flint, Laurel Fruehling and Desmond Willingham all received scholarships to pursue their college dreams. An excerpt from one of the student’s scholarship application essays: “I started going to the Goodman Community Center to hang out at the skate park and the Lussier LOFT during the end of my eighth grade year. Goodman gave me a safe place to hang out with friends, eat and skateboard after school and during the summers. Attending the LOFT as a teen also gave me awesome opportunities to do things like swimming, gardening and ice skating. Not only did I take advantage of the Goodman for recreational purposes, but I was presented with opportunities to volunteer in the food pantry, in the LOFT’s concession stand, doing grounds work and other various tasks for the community.

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Desmond Willingham

“After about a year of volunteering at Goodman I was able to obtain a paid position in the TEENworks program. Through this program I was able to gain extremely valuable skills through working in the cafe as a barista, putting together banquet rooms, and serving and preparing food for various catering events. “Without the Goodman Community Center, it would have made it challenging to have had my amazing experiences through school. Goodman also has given me very strong values and skills which I plan to take with me to Coe College and life in general. Getting the chance to attend and graduate from college will help me pursue my goals by sticking with my passions in the outdoors/environment, world issues and music. I hope to one day be a success story where my family, Goodman and school teachers will be proud to say they were a part of my journey.” Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible to fund these scholarships. l

Need help providing a Thanksgiving meal for your family? Details about how to register for a Thanksgiving Basket will be available at the Center and at goodmancenter.org by October 1.

Want to help hungry people? The GCC Fritz Food Pantry is always in need of food to help ensure that everyone has nutritious food.

Drop off food donations any time during our open hours. If you have a large quantity to deliver, our receptionist can often arrange for someone to help you. Contact Jon Lica, Food Pantry Coordinator at 241-1574 or jon@goodmancenter.org.

GCC Fritz Food Pantry needs: » Canned beans, canned meat/tuna » Fruit juice, applesauce, jelly » Soup, pasta sauce » Canned/boxed meals » Fresh fruit and vegetables » Granola bars, protein bars » Almond, soy and rice milks » Oatmeal, pancake mix,rice » Oral hygiene supplies » Household cleaning supplies, » Personal hygiene supplies » Diapers, all sizes Gluten-free, low fat and low salt products are always appreciated.

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October is Let’s Talk Month By Annie Sweers, GCC MERIT Community Outreach Coordinator

Let’s Talk Month is a national public edulectures, please. cation campaign that takes place every  Whether we’re having sex or not, we October. A variety of national and local orneed to be prepared. We need to know ganizations take part in this campaign how to avoid pregnancy and sexueach year to encourage parents ally transmitted infections. If to talk to their children about we ask you about sex or birth Teens say: sex/sexuality. According to control, don’t assume we’re a survey from the National already having sex. “Show us what good, Campaign to Prevent Teen  We really care what you responsible and Unplanned Pregnancy relationships look think, even if we don’t (2011) teens report that parlike …” always act like it. ents (46 percent) most influ Show us what good, responence their decisions about sex. sible relationships look like … Research has continued to reflect  Help us better understand some of the these findings and although engaging in early warning signs of an unhealthy reconversations pertaining to the topic of sex lationship such as pressure to have sex, can and should be happening year-round, jealously, possessiveness, constant texresources available around Let’s Talk ting or instant messages, or attempts to Month help to facilitate those sometimes keep us from spending time with friends difficult or uncomfortable discussions. and family. Let’s Talk Month is certainly not solely  We hate “the talk” as much as you; start parent driven, youth have a voice in this talking to us when we are young and dialogue too. The National Campaign to keep the conversation going as we get Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy older. has asked teens what advice they have for (From “Talking Back: What Teens Want Adults parents who are hoping to engage their child in sex/sexuality related conversations. to Know About Teen Pregnancy”)

Here is some of the feedback teens had for adults:  Talk

to us HONESTLY about sex, love, and relationships.

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us is not enough. A request on this front: Conversations instead of

Keep your eyes open for Let’s Talk events in the area, including parent workshops offered on sexual health at the Goodman Community Center. For more information and other Let’s Talk resources, contact Annie Sweers at annie@goodmancenter.org l

High school and elementary youth grow together By Keith Pollock, GCC TEENworks Manager

This year, high school students in the Goodman Community Center’s Seed to Table program received a grant to develop the “By Youth, For Youth” curriculum so they could share their knowledge of urban agriculture and culinary arts with younger students. This summer we partnered with Emerson and Lowell schools to help with their vegetable gardens. We built a raised bed at Emerson and then turned it into a strawberry patch. Students of every age worked together to plant, weed and do the watering. Our students also collaborated with the

K3 Creative Expressions class at Emerson to put the final touches on their gardens. After the Seed to Table students constructed wooden garden signs, Emerson’s Creative Expressions class painted them and then installed them as garden markers. At Lowell Elementary this summer our students harvested beans, peas, greens and tomatoes that the younger Lowell students had planted this past spring. Later this fall, our Seed to Table youth will return to Lowell to build a compost bin and then teach a class on the value and importance of composting.l

Planting the seeds of community By Angela Baerwolf, GCC TEENworks Assistant

It’s eight o’clock in the morning and students trickle into the Seed to Table classroom, a few with ear buds in, zombielike, not yet ready to deal with the world. The breakfast food cart rolls into the classroom, and signs of life begin to emerge. As students fill their bowls with cereal, Keith, the Seed to Table instructor, discusses the roles of honey bees and how each one Students planting the Seed to Table garden this spring (l to r): Erica, Anna, Lukas and Aria. is vital to supporting the existence of their colony. This lesson on honey bees is mirrored and some have not broken the surface, but in the kitchen, where students learn that many begin to show signs of being ready each person working on the line must do for harvest. As the students move onto the their part in order to ensure that 750 meals next step in their lives, whether it’s rego out to the members of the Goodman turning to school or figuring out life after Community Center daily. If one student fal- graduation, they are beginning to reflect ters, another one steps up to fill in the gap. on what they will take away from this proWhen the carts of food make their way out gram and the experiences it has provided. of the kitchen, there is a sense of accomAnd like a perennial, they will continue to plishment that the deadline has been met. discover the benefits of these experiences, That is, until the carts come back full of as they grow into the adults they wish to dirty dishes to be cleaned and returned all become. over again with the next meal. As students This summer 19 students earned high learn their routine, a community emerges school credit and paid employment opporout of these common missions. Friendships tunities in the GCC Seed to Table summer develop that continue beyond the program. school credit recovery and job opportunity And skills are learned, such as how to cook program. These students produced over for one’s self, or how to take direction from 23,000 meals while learning about food a supervisor that can be used in life. safety, urban agriculture and the culinary The students’ journey of hands-on learn- arts. ing is best illustrated by the very seedThis Seed to Table program is continuing lings that they planted in the garden in this school year, but with a new group of June. Some have grown more than others, worker bees, or is that seedlings? l

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jobs — you can feel it in the way they talk and smile and you can see it in how they carry themselves,” he said. He went on to say, he felt like the hierarchy of life kind of melted away in our building. It turns out that his work takes him all over the country and he spends time in numerous community facilities, but he has never experienced a place quite like the Goodman Community Center.

Impacts that secure futures — the biggest reason to celebrate  We’re

proud as we watch our smallest members marching off to kindergarten. In the last two years, all 65 of our 4-year-old kindergartners have graduated well-prepared for “big-kid school.” Some started at Goodman struggling to control their bodies or their tempers, but by spring they are off to kindergarten with their head held high — they have become confident learners. That’s something to celebrate.

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celebrate our staff. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction said that the Goodman Community Center has one of the five best out-of-school time programs in the state for integration of best practices resulting in academic impact. Our staffs’ planning, hard work, and focus on outcomes is getting results. Our strong partnerships with local schools shows children and youth in Goodman programs do better than their peers. We are proud and we celebrate this success!

 Our

volunteers rock. Simply said: They are the glue that keeps many of our programs running smoothly — our food pantry, senior meals and tutoring programs — to name a few.

And there are many, many more reasons. proud of our growth in family We started growing years ago and parent participation. Family participation has increased by 1,200 I have worked for this Center — for percent and that has hapthe past 24 years — 20 years Read more pened in large part because as director. When I started as about the Atwood 38 parents are actively an intern, it was the Atwood to Goodman involved in planning famCommunity Center. As I Community Center ily and parent programs have worked to support the story in our special and another 400 congrowth of the center and our insert. nected through our network neighborhood, I have watched of parents. And our Women the Atwood business district go of Worthington (WOW) group has from mostly empty store fronts to a thrivabout 20 women who are emerging as ing hub of restaurants and small indepenleaders in their neighborhood. They are dently owned stores. And I’ve watched our discovering that Margaret Mead was neighborhood and local schools become right when she said that it takes a small enhanced by a more richly diverse student group of committed citizens to change body. the world. They are changing their I have also seen the needs of our neighworld. bors grow and change with the economy, or social and political factors that often af We celebrate when we see struggling high school students overcome the odds. fect the most vulnerable the most. The Atwood Community Center kept responding Imagine our pride when a student who to growing needs. So we applied for grants, has come to Goodman with way too added programs and kept working to help few credits to graduate and little hope people strengthen their lives — engages in our center, works hard, and especially through programs for children graduates. Seeing these young people and youth. Some of those kids we helped walk across the stage at the Kohl Center brings tears to my eyes every time. I took years ago now work here!  We’re

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property and were ready to get started! As our team came together, the project began to take shape and not only feel possible, but extremely exciting. The incredible architecture team at Eppstein Uhen took our vision and translated it into real plans. They were joined by Vogel Brothers Builders and a host of sub-contractors including the folks at Hooper Corporation. The project was supported by our dedicated Board, led by Mary Kasparek and Jefren The capital campaign for the “new” Good- Olson. And finally, the fundraising team man Community Center began eight years headed by our volunteer campaign chair, ago. In a community survey of potential Mary Lang Sollinger (also known as the sites, the community selected the old, aban- energizer bunny), and staff Kristin Groth, doned Kupfer Ironworks building as the Mimi Doyle and myself. Collectively, our favorite. When I first toured the old abanenergy, passion and enthusiasm — plus a

Over the years, we added on to our main building and acquired two more buildings. Programs were operating out of local schools and churches. At the point where we started looking for a fourth building, one graduate, Roderick, out to dinner the GCC Board of Directors stopped and because he had no family going to his decided, “It’s time to look for a place graduation. When we got to the restaurant, where we can bring all our programs I asked him when he was going to take together again.” his cap and gown off? “Are you kidding? I am going to sleep in it,” he replied. Goodman brings us together

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Five years of incredible growth Goodman’s increase in program participants over the past five years PROGRAM

2008 (Old Building)

2013 (New Building)

% Increase over time

Pre-School & 4K

103

114

Elementary

214

130

235

1,708

493

375

1,040

277

Food Resources

3,027

12,329

307

Total Program Participants

3,815

15,887

317

Middle & High School Families Older Adults

627 1232

The growth of Goodman Community Center programs is the result of community-wide support as well as the commitment of GCC staff and Board. The community has embraced the programs and has been tremendously supportive — through volunteering and financial gifts. And the very best thing is that the positive impact made on people’s lives has paralleled this growth. Now that’s worth celebrating. doned manufacturing building on Waubesa, I just didn’t see it. It was cold, filthy and wet, the windows were boarded up and it was covered in an extremely unattractive pebble siding that made it look formidable and unfriendly. I thought, “What is this neighborhood thinking?!” But our incredible neighborhood took on this huge project and turned it into a reality — a beautiful reality. Thanks to a $1.3 million anonymous gift from a most generous person — someone who knew from first-hand experience the impact a community center can have on one’s life — we soon owned that ugly

boatload of volunteers — created a project destined to succeed. The Atwood Community Center had earned a reputation for doing good work for our community. That, coupled with a big vision for our new center, got the attention of Robert and Irwin Goodman, Madison’s beloved brothers and philanthropists, and they eventually gave an incredible gift that led to the renaming of the center to the Goodman Community Center. The Center is a community facility and resource that we can all be proud of. If you come to our Oct. 5 Big Fun Birthday Bash we will count that as another great gift. l

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September l October 2013 Bingo — hours and details

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Older Adult Programs at the Center For more information about any older adult programming at the Center, contact Marlene Storms, Older Adult Program Director, at 241-1574 x232 or marlene@goodmancenter.org Marlene Storms PHOTO: David Martin

Mondays: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays: 12:45-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays

Euchre

Older adults play euchre every Tuesday and Friday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. No need to preregister. You’ll need to pay $1 at the door to feed the kitty! Prizes go to the top three scorers. Various Saturdays

Euchre

Euchre games are offered the first Saturday of each month from 12:303 p.m. in Bolz Room A. Dessert is from 12:30-1 p.m., and card playing goes from 1-3 p.m. No need to preregister. Just pay $1 at the door to feed the kitty! These fees become the prize money for the afternoon. Upcoming Euchre dates: Sept. 7 | Sept. 21| Oct. 19 Dates are subject to change.

Older adult activities mix fun and food Our activities for older adults are designed to help folks stay connected to our community and maintain a strong social network. Seniors come for card games, Bingo, Gentle Exercise class, and many also gather for our home-style meals, which provide good nutrition and a great place to make friends — new and old. Everyone 60+ is welcome to join in. Meet us in Bolz Room A for some fun!

First time joining us?

Please come a bit early and fill out two short registration forms. One form is to help us help you in case of an emergency, and the other form helps us with reporting to our funders.

Affordable transportation Monday through Friday you can catch a ride to the Center for only 50 cents each way. If you live in the service area of the North/Eastside Senior Coalition or if you live north of Buckeye Road and this side of the Interstate, you can catch a ride with Transit Solutions for lunch at the Goodman Community Center Senior Program. Simply call Marlene at 241-1574 x232 by noon the business day before the day you

wish to come for lunch. Ask to be put on the ride list for the following meal day and await your ride!

Need to cancel a ride? Call the Center by noon the business day before the meal day, and we will cancel your ride. If you need to cancel your ride after 2 p.m. or on weekends, there is a different set of instructions — just ask Marlene.

Wednesdays and Fridays

Gentle Exercise and Tai Chi This gentle mind/body exercise and relaxation program is designed especially for people with arthritis, joint pain or any kind of stiffness that limits movement. These rangeof-motion exercises are recommended by doctors and therapists to help keep joints flexible and can be practiced both sitting and standing. By incorporating movements with basic principles from Tai Chi, you’ll lift your arms and your spirits! PHOTO: David Martin

Monday and Wednesday

Nickel Bingo after Lunch Come for lunch and stay for the fun, Hours and details or just come to play. Where else can Gentle Exercise class meets on you have so much fun for a nickel? Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in Lunch — hours and details Merrill Lynch Room C and the Doors open at 10 a.m. Friday Tai Chi Fundamental Form Salad served at 11:40 a.m. class meets at a new time, from 1-2 Lunch served following salad p.m. — usually in the same room.

No registration needed. There is a $1 suggested donation. Led by Sarah Watts, certified ROM, Range of Motion, Dance instructor. For more information, contact Sarah Watts at 244-9424. Second Wednesdays

Five Minute Chair Massage Five minute chair massage by Dr. Ron India, chiropractor. Free. Arrive early for this popular service. Check the welcome board in the lobby for the location. Dr. India will do massages from 9-10 a.m. Upcoming chair massage dates: Sept. 11 | Oct. 9 | Nov. 11 Thursdays

Senior Bridge at GCC Looking for a place on the east side to play kitchen bridge? Join your hosts at GCC on Thursdays from 1-3:30 p.m. Adult bridge players of all skill levels are welcome — you just need a working knowledge of the game. Thursdays 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Ping-Pong

Come play Ping-Pong. New players always welcome. Alternate Thursdays

‘Philosophy of the Wise’ You don’t need prior knowledge of Philosophy, or the so called “facility for deep thinking.” This philosophical journey will provide you with intimate, life-enriching conversation. Topics are explored in an open-minded way. Course subject matter is decided collaboratively by enrolled participants. Discussion materials are provided. Upcoming Philosophy dates: Returning in mid-September. For more information or specific dates, contact the instructor, Joseph Lynch, at lynchjoseph38@ gmail.com. Friday mornings Often on Friday mornings, Paris Blues, with Jim Willett, Larry Livingston and Al Hough, play jazz from about 10-11 a.m. It’s not a formal performance — you can still read the paper or talk with your friends while they play. Continued on next page

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OLDER aDULT PROGRAMS at the Goodman Community Center Continued Help jazz up our programs Do you have travel photos or mementos you could share with participants in our older adult program? Or perhaps you sing, juggle, yo-yo or yodel? We would love to have you visit our program and perform and share your stories. Want to help? Contact Marlene.

Answers to your everyday concerns Do you need help getting your health benefits set up? Do you have questions about housing? A case manager from the North/Eastside Senior Coalition is at the Center one day a week to find answers and resources for you. Schedules vary, so please contact Marlene. l

Ping-Pong is alive and well at Goodman By Rick Dunn, Volunteer Ping-Pong coordinator

“Just one more game.” These are much-used words at the end of each Ping-Pong session here at the Center. The program started as an older adult program Thursday afternoons from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Due to a strong interest in adding more playing time and an increase in the number of players, we added a game time Sundays from 1-3 p.m. The Sunday program is open to players of all ages. During the winter months we were getting upward of 12 to 16 players Sunday afternoons. This growth initiated a fundraiser for a second table that we could bring out as needed.

Our Thursday group generally has between six and 10 people in attendance. We usually play doubles on both days, and it’s a very active (and entertaining) game alternating shots between players. Stop in sometime and check it out! The program has welcomed coed players who range in age from the late 20s to mid-80s. While skill levels vary from player to player, the competitive spirit is celebrated by all. Our players come from Madison, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Stoughton, Janesville and, oh, New Orleans! They’ve come to play, just one more game. l

Older ADULT PROGRAMS in the community Theater Bus for adults 55 and over Thursday, Sept. 5

Milwaukee cruise This 1½-hour narrated history and trivia sightseeing cruise of the Milwaukee River harbor and Lake Michigan. Lunch served at the Silver Spring Golf and Banquet Center in Menomonee Falls. Cost is $65

Call 257-0003 or email betty@theaterbus.org

Sunday, Sept. 29

Friday, Oct. 4

This American romantic comedy is presented by the Monroe Theater Guild. Lunch is at the New Glarus Hotel. Yodeling and Swiss music included during lunch. Cost is $66

Enjoy one of Neil Simon’s most popular comedies at the Fanny Hill Dinner Theater in Eau Claire. Cost is $84.

“Bell, Book and Candle”

“Barefoot in the Park”

Health and resource fair Stop by to learn about living well from 9-11 a.m. Explore financial options, retirement planning, healthy eating and exercise. Get a mini checkup for free. A health screening includes blood glucose and lipids, bone density, ear and hearing testing, posture examinations and eye pressure tests. Free prizes and healthy snacks.

Thursdays, Sept. 12 and 26

Gay and gray discussion group

RSVP of Dane County is looking for adults 55 years or older to tutor Dane County Public School students in grades K-12. Volunteers are matched individually or work with small groups of children, with a focus on literacy and math. RSVP works closely with on-site school volunteer coordinators who offer support along the way, providing you with training and classroom placement. Tutoring is a great way for you to share your time, stay active and contribute to the community in a meaningful and impactful way. It’s a win-win.

Fridays, ongoing

Adapted yoga

Kristin Sage, an experienced yoga instructor, uses a modified approach These are friendly, informal conversations for senior adults from the for those who have limited mobillesbian, gay, bisexual and transgen- ity from age, injury or a disabling dered community, their friends and condition. Focus is on creating strength and stability in core areas, family. Participants determine the topics based on current interests. A using breath to manage movement facilitator attends each meeting, and and stress, and learning meditation techniques. Meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. the group meets from 2-4 p.m. Free. Call 266-6581 to register. l

For more information, call Diana Jost at 441-1393 or send email to djost@rsvpdane.org.

Is money tight? FoodShare Wisconsin helps make every penny count Would you walk past a $20 bill lying on the ground? Being eligible for FoodShare Wisconsin, but not taking advantage of it is a lot like walking past $20 or more month after month. FoodShare offers monthly deposits to help with food purchases, freeing up money for bills, medications and other necessities. The average benefit for a single senior household is $108 per month. Did you know that 2/3 of eligible seniors are not claiming their benefits? Most seniors don’t realize that you can own a home and car and still be eligible to receive benefits. Even those only receiving Social Security or a small pension are eligible.

September menus The GCC Senior Meal Program is part of the network of Dane County senior nutrition sites. Lunches are served five days a week, by donation.

Need a ride? Participating seniors can use the county transportation system for older adults. Bus reservations are required by noon the business day before the meal day. Call the Center at 241-1574 x232 for geographic zone details or see page 8.

Daily Menus Every meal includes a tossed salad, fruit, vegetable, bread, milk and dessert. Birthday cake is served on Wednesdays. Menu subject to change. 11:30 a.m. Suggested arrival time 11:40 a.m. Tossed salad followed by the main entrée. Monday, Sept. 2 CLOSED | LABOR DAY Tuesday, Sept. 3 Grilled Cheese | Tomato Soup Wednesday, Sept. 4 Chicken Tetrazzini Thursday, Sept. 5 Spaghetti | Garlic Bread

Monday, Sept. 9 Beef Chili | Corn Bread

Good to Know Information to help older adults stay happy and healthy Put your 55+ years’ of life experience to work

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Friday, Sept. 6 Turkey | Dumplings

Madison Senior Center 330 W. Mifflin St. in Madison Thursday, Sept. 12

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Tuesday, Sept. 10 Lemon Pepper Chicken | Couscous Wednesday, Sept. 11 Goulash w/Beef Marinara | Pasta Thursday, Sept. 12 Tex-Mex Lasagna Friday, Sept. 13 Baked Cod | Mashed Potatoes Monday, Sept. 16 Turkey Wrap | Carrot Soup Tuesday, Sept. 17 Shepherd’s Pie | Mashed Potatoes Wednesday, Sept. 18 Chicken Penne Pasta | Garlic Bread Thursday, Sept. 19 Beef Teriyaki | Rice Friday, Sept. 20 Chicken | Rice Monday, Sept. 23 Chicken Noodle Soup | Caesar Salad

FairShare recipients use a Wisconsin Quest card — which is similar to a debit card — to purchase food. Getting benefits does not take away from others. Everyone who is eligible will get benefits and it’s easier than ever to apply. You can also get free, confidential assistance from a FoodShare outreach specialist. Call the FoodShare helpline at 1-877-366-3635 to see if you are eligible. l

Tuesday, Sept. 24 Beef Tips | Noodles Wednesday, Sept. 25 Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce | Garlic Bread Thursday, Sept. 26 Chicken Stir Fry | Rice Friday, Sept. 27 Baked Cod | Roasted Root Veggies Monday, Sept. 30 Chicken Wrap | Pasta Salad The October menu can be picked up at the Center by mid-September. l

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W!sh L!st Please donate one of these new or gently used items to help enrich our programs and stretch our dollars. Label items with the staff person’s name next to the program. Afterschool, Angela Tortorice

Tulle fabric for tutus Markers and construction paper, new Acrylic paints, (blue, yellow, red), new My Little Ponies, new My Littlest Pet Shop toys Board games of Othello, Trouble and Sorry, new Umbrellas (many!), new or gently used Kickballs and foam balls Cooking utensils: measuring cups, mixing bowls and spoons Permanent markers Scrapbook materials

Boys Group, Zach Watson

Speed bag Electric pencil sharpener Piano keyboards Fishing supplies: poles, reels, lures, bait Sports equipment: footballs, basketballs Age appropriate DVDs and Xbox 360 games — especially Guitar Hero games and guitar controllers Bicycles, locks, like new Bike helmets, new

Building Maintenance, Bret Hagemeyer Small front end loader Pick up truck, economy size

DRUM CIRCLES, Deenah Givens Percussion instruments, drums of all sizes, rattles, shakers, triangles, ethnic percussion instruments for our monthly community drum circle

Eastside News, Kristin Groth Monitor, Flatscreen standard size

Family Support, Deenah Givens Gift cards for movies, food, gas, stores Bus passes and cab ride coupons Blank or lined journals of any size Self-help books, tapes, CDs Women’s magazines from 2012 or 2013 Children’s DVDs, ages 5-12

Gym, Tyrone Cratic Basketballs, men’s and women’s Balls, Gator balls, volleyballs, soccer balls, playground balls

Lussier Teen Center, Eric Hartwig

activities for everyone

Find details for these activities online at: goodmancenter.org Community Events Community Drum Circles GCC’s Big Fun Birthday Bash Fish and Burger Nights, Ironworks Cafe

Preschool Goodman Gym Eagle Ball, Ages 3-6

Skateboard supplies Bikes Sound proof panels

Elementary School

MEDIAWORKS, Kathleen Ward

Middle School

Digital cameras Headphones Blank CDs and DVDs

Older Adult Programs, Marlene Storms 30+ cups metal coffee makers, new or gently used Duncan Hines cake mixes and frostings (Four each per flavor of cakes and frostings). Flavor combinations: carrot cake/cream cheese frosting; spice cake/butter cream frosting; chocolate cake/cherry frosting; orange cake/ lemon frosting; white cake/chocolate frosting

Preschool, Rob San Juan Puzzles Small blocks (with letters) Matchbox cars Rubber animals/people Dress up clothes Silk flowers Buttons Muffin tins Books on CD or tape Preschool magazines like Ranger Rick or National Geographic Kids Typewriter or keyboard Multicultural art, dishes, books, CDs

TEENworks, Keith Pollock Raspberry and prairie plants Hand and power tools Plywood and other lumber Cookbooks l

Aerial Arts for Kids, Ages 7+ Goodman Gym Eagle Ball, Ages 3-6 Aerial Arts for Kids Aerial Silks Intermediate Class, Ages 10+ Aerial Silks, Advanced Class Band Nights, see theloftmadison.org CLUE, Skateboard Club Low Flying Trapeze, Intro

High School Aerial Arts for Kids Band Nights, see theloftmadison.org CLUE, Skateboard Club Low Flying Trapeze, Intro

Adults Aerial Silks Advanced Class Aerial Silks Intermediate Class Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Women Balanced Flow Yoga Buddhist Meditation and Teaching Buddhist Philosophy, “Don’t believe everything you think” Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW)

East Side History Club Feldenkrais Classes, Awareness Through Movement Feldenkrais Workshop, UnShackle Your Shoulders Indoor Co-ed Soccer, 5v5 Knitting Circle, Intro La Leche League Low Flying Trapeze, Intro NA Traditions Pilates with Bonnie Ping Pong SASY Neighborhood Association Soka Gakkai International-USA (SGI), Sunday Gathering Strong Women Strength Training TangoBasico Lessons, Argentinian Tango The Village, Raising Children Together Zumba

Older Adults Bingo After Lunch, Wednesday and Friday Bridge, Thursday Euchre, Tuesday Euchre Tournament, Friday and some Saturdays Friday Walking Group Gentle Exercise, Wednesday Lunch, A Dane County Nutrition Site, Monday through Friday Philosophy of the Wise, Alternate Thursdays Ping-Pong, Thursday Tai Chi, Friday Walking Group, Friday

Note: This list includes activities scheduled before this paper went to press. Activities are added all the time to our online activities calendar with the most current information. To register for a class If registration is required, the contact person or organization listed online will handle fees and registration.

To report changes or errors Email: matt@goodmancenter.org

Public access to the online activities calendar There is a computer station at the Goodman reception desk where you can: 1. Check our online activities calendar 2. Check in when volunteering 3. View the Goodman website

Hours and closings CLOSED for Labor Day Monday, Sept. 2 Lussier Fitness Center Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ironworks Cafe Hours Monday, CLOSED for training A dvertising and E ditorial I nformation

Deadlines for our NovemberDecember issue

Reserve ad space and request design help:

Sunday, Oct. 1

Submit articles:

to ESNeditorial@goodmancenter.org

Email your ad:

Friday, Oct. 11

to ESNads@goodmancenter.org

2013 Advertising Rates Ads are $15 per column inch, with added costs for color and discounts for annual contracts and nonprofits.

To buy advertising, ask for production help or to send ads for submission: Dave Link, Eastside News Advertising and Production ESNads@goodmancenter.org or 241-1574 x289

For questions about editorial content or to send articles for submission: Joanne Yanna, Eastside News Editorial Manager ESNeditorial@goodmancenter.org or 241-1574

For information about advertising or submitting content in the Eastside News: Download our 2013 Guide to Advertising and/or our Editorial Submission Guide at goodmancenter.org, email Matt Rezin at matt@goodmancenter.org or call 241-1574 x223 to have one mailed to you.

Tuesday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fish & Burger Nights

Fridays, 5:30-9 p.m.

Fritz Food Pantry Hours

Tuesdays , 9:30 am to noon, Brunch-style meal Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 pm, Dinner-style meal Thursdays, 12:30 to 3 pm, No meal

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Livestrong for cancer survivors offered at YMCA Livestrong at the YMCA is a free 12-week, small group exercise program designed for adult cancer survivors who have recently become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and disease. Fall classes begin in Sept. 10 and are from noon to 1:15 p.m. or from 6:45-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sessions are 75 minutes. The Lussier Family East YMCA is at 711 Cottage Grove Road.

Participants work with Y staff trained in supportive cancer care to help build muscle mass and strength, and increase flexibility and endurance while improving confidence and self-esteem. For more information on how you can become involved with the Livestrong program at the YMCA, call Stephanie Navarre at 664-9622 x1024. l

Learn how to make lefse Just in time for the holidays, Idun Lodge will share how to create this potato-based delicacy on Saturday, Oct. 19. The $20 cost includes handouts with historical facts and recipes, all ingredients and use of their griddles and tools. You’ll also take some

Food and beverage offered at an additional cost. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs; no seating will be provided outdoors. Mark your calendar for Friday, Sept. 27 from 7-10 p.m. Tickets go on sale Sept. 3 and are $20 for Olbrich members and $25 for the general public. Must be 21 years old to attend. Ticket proceeds benefit the Gardens. For more information see olbrich.org/ events/crackle.cfm l

Sons of Norway-Idun Lodge also has two programs coming up. Tom Asp will tell the fascinating story of the “birth” and adventures of the Viking ship replica “Hjemkomst,” on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The ship sailed from Duluth, Minn. to Bergen, Norway in 1982. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, There will be an overview of Vikings in America. Topics include Erik the Red’s early attempt to settle Greenland, Leif Erikson’s visits to North America, the influx of Scandinavians to America in the 1800s and the Kensington Runestone from Minnesota. All Sons of Norway-Idun Lodge events are held at the Norway Center, 2262 Winnebago St. For more information, call Dee at 2591958 or search for Idun Lodge on Facebook. l

By Wendy Schneider, Boombox The Wasteland Producer

Sept. 10

Crackle Fire & Froth is the perfect event for a fall evening. Be inspired by the beauty of a crisp fall evening in Olbrich’s outdoor gardens. Watch the flames from bonfires, dance on the Great Lawn, groove to live music, savor a variety of tasty foods from Food Fight restaurants, and sip frothy Wisconsin micro-brews. With Natty Nation performing their dance-able, infectious reggae infused with messages of peace, love, community, it’s pretty much a guaranteed great night.

Viking culture

Who wants to Boombox The Wasteland?

Artists showcase and sell their creations

Crackle, Fire & Froth at Olbrich Gardens

lefse home. Class size is limited so sign up soon. To RSVP send an email to maryzor@ charter.net or call 277-8190.

Sept. 14

A strange question and an even stranger verb, but after 2011’s “boomboxing” of Oct. 4 Union Corners, Madisonians have invented a new method of energy infusion rooted in local, creative action and coordinated with More than 20 local artists will be displayFish and Burger Night will be in full swing. a live radio broadcast via WORT-FM. ing and selling their works at the Goodman A silent auction, with items donated by the The second coming of Boombox The Community Center as part of the Madison evening’s participating artists, will take Wasteland 2013 will launch Saturday, Sept. Museum of Contemporary Art’s fall Galplace in the Center’s lobby from 5-8 p.m. 14 from 1-8 p.m. at Union Corners. lery Night. A wide variety of art, photogra- Proceeds will benefit GCC programs. Boombox The Wasteland is a transforphy, jewelry, fabric arts and other articles Booth spaces are available to new artmative “live radio broadcast event” that will be available with a range of price ists and those who have participated in past thrives on DIY efforts. At Boombox The points to fit any budget. Gallery Nights. Participation is not juried Wasteland there will be no venders, no taTo see and purchase handmade creations and is open to all, based on availability. bling, no money exchanged and no electricof all kinds, make GCC your Gallery Night For more information or to receive a GCC ity. It’s Madison’s first no frills event driven destination Friday, Oct. 4 from 5-9 p.m. by what people do. Art, music, skills, food participation form for the Oct. 4 Gallery There will be complimentary snacks and and beverages — all by the people. Night event, contact Margo at margo@ beverages, and Ironworks Café’s Friday goodmancenter.org. l Sept. 27

Idun Lodge adds Norwegian waffle breakfast

Fresh, hot, heart-shaped waffles will be served with sausages (pork and vegan), juice, milk and coffee cafeteria-style. Concessions will be available Each item will be priced sepafor sale. Parking is available rately, so you only pay for Check out in the Monona Terrace what you want. more activities at parking ramp for a $5 A full-sized waffle the Goodman fee. This event will be (five small hearts), Community Center canceled in the case of including traditional Activities and class topics are cloud cover or rain. Norwegian toppings listed in the Goodman Guide of sour cream and For cancellation and on page 10. See full details lingonberries or Amergeneral information, at goodmancenter.org ican-style butter and call 261-4000 or visit the maple syrup, will be $3. Monona Terrace website at The Norwegian waffle communityevents.mononaterbreakfast is Saturday, Sept. 28 race.com. l from 9 a.m. to noon.

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View the heavens on top of the Monona Terrace Moon over Monona Terrace will take place Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8-10 p.m. and feature more than a dozen powerful telescopes set for viewing provided by members of the Madison Astronomical Society. In addition, kids can enjoy the Kids Fun Zone, with games and prizes for all ages. The evening will start out with moon viewing and progress to other objects as the sky darkens. Information and tips to help “backyard astronomers” will be provided. Family friendly presentations on the night sky will be repeated throughout the evening.

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Finding comforting words A free, educational discussion, “Words that Comfort” will be presented Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 6:30-8 p.m. Participants will learn the comforting and supportive things to say to those who are grieving, as well as the words to avoid that might hurt. If you have questions about other grief support groups visit www.agrace.org; to register, call Amy Ketterer at 327-7202. l

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Obscure, homemade signs sharing a date and a boombox have been popping up since mid-July. It’s an interactive early-marketing approach encouraging people to talk about the event. One major activity this year is the “How Much Can We Bench?” campaign. Citywood Treecycling and Urban Tree Alliance have partnered with the Boombox to help create 50 Aldo Leopold benches. They are being sponsored by local folks and businesses and placed where Madison sitters have access. For more bench info send an email to wendyannschneider@gmail.com. For more information, go to boomboxthewasteland.com. l Sundays in Sept.

Olbrich garden strolls Free guided garden strolls of the outdoor gardens at 1:30 and 3 p.m. on Sundays in September. All ages are welcome. Strolls start and end in the lobby near the garden entrance and are about 45 to 60 minutes in length. No registration is required; strolls are drop-in only. For more information about guided garden strolls, call 246-4550. l

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Beer, food and music heat up Olbrich Gardens Enjoy a crisp fall evening in Olbrich’s outdoor gardens. Watch the flames from bonfires dance on the Great Lawn, groove to live music from the reggae band Natty Nation, savor local food and sip frothy Wisconsin brews. Tempt your taste buds with edibles for sale by local Food Fight Restaurants, Bluephies and Market Street Diner. Crackle, Fire and Froth is Friday, Sept. 27 from 7-10 p.m. at Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave. Tickets are $20 for Olbrich members and $25 for the general public. A limited number of advance tickets go on sale Sept. 3. Food and beverages are additional cost.

Must be 21 to attend. In case of inclement weather, Crackle will be held indoors. Weather permitting, additional tickets will be available at the door.

Olbrich Garden’s book club Sunday, Sept. 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. “Second Nature: A Gardener’s Education,” by Michael Pollen. Registration deadline is Sept. 5 Books are not supplied, but a copy will be available in the Schumacher Library for checkout. Members of the Olbrich Botanical Society enjoy lending privileges. For ages 16 through adult. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call 246-4550. l

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Wanna’ be a rock ‘n’ roll girl? Ever wanted to be a rock star? Ladies Rock Camp, right here in Madison, is your opportunity to do just that from Oct. 11-13. The three-day workshop covers instrument instruction, songwriting lessons, band practice and workshops taught by professional local women musicians. The camp culminates in a showcase concert at a local music venue at the end of the three days. No musical experience is necessary. The

showcase performance is Sunday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. There is a small cover charge at the door. Registration is open to women age 19 and up. Cost to attend is $275 per person. The workshop will be held at Globe University on Madison’s east side. For more information and to register, visit grcmadison.org. l

Did you know that a remarkable 30% of the Goodman Community Center’s $4 million budget comes from gifts from people like you? (Thank you!)

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Gear up to Bike the Barns By Julie Garrett, FairShare CSA Coalition Community Program Manager

Bike the Barns is a unique bike tour taking riders to community supported agriculture farms around south-central Wisconsin in support of FairShare CSA Coalition’s Partner Shares program, a community initiative to improve access to fresh, local fruits and vegetables that also supports small family farmers. Bike the Barns is Thursday, Sept. 15. Registration required and is open now. Riders will travel a route that most recreational cyclists can ride. The full ride visits four farms and is approximately 70 miles. There is a shorter route of approximately 30 miles that visits two farms. This year’s ride highlights Blue Moon Community farm in Stoughton; Blue Skies Berry farm in Brooklyn; Tipi Produce in Evansville; and Scotch Hill farm in Brodhead. The ride will be fueled with gourmet food grown by local farmers and prepared by community favorites such as Monty’s

End the summer cycling season with Bike the Barns, a leisurely ride through southern Wisconsin’s countryside fueled by farm-fresh gourmet food. Blue Plate Diner, Batch Bakehouse, Bloom Bake Shop, Willy Street Co-op, Metcalfe’s Market, Sassy Cow and Just Coffee. All food is included in the fee. For more information on this event, our farms and our programs, please visit csacoalition.org or call 226-0300. l

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13th annual AppleFest for the whole family The North/Eastside Senior Coalition’s AppleFest will be held Sept. 28 from 9:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive. Adults are $2 and kids under 12 are free. Enjoy face painting, a kiddie carnival, moon bounce, musical and dancing enter-

tainment, bake sale, mini craft sale, raffle prizes and a book sale Thursday through Saturday. For more information call the North/ Eastside Senior Coalition at 243-5252, send email to info@nescoinc.org or visit nescoinc.org. l

Lots to celebrate. Five years as the Goodman Community Center. Sixty years of serving the community.

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Fish Burger Friday nights 5:30 to 9:30pm Fish Fry • Includes cole slaw and choice of potato salad or baked potato

Cod Lake Perch, Trout or Bluegill

Adults $10 / Kids $4 Adults $14 / Kids $6

Note: As much as we try to avoid it, fish may contain bones.

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Beef Burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar $10 Veggie Burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar $9

• • • Wine, beer and soft drinks Large group? Calling ahead helps us make sure we can accomodate you well. When you attend our Fish & Burger Nights you are supporting students in our Seed to Table program, a new innovative education program at the Goodman Community Center in partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District.

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Students learn how to grow food, tend chickens, make good soil and practice vermiculture (worm farming). They also learn about food safety and culinary arts from professional chefs. In addition to real-world experiences, students are learning math, studying civics and reading and writing as part of the integrated curriculum that will help them earn credits toward high school graduation.

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Plenty to be proud of at Lowell in 2013-14 By Jacqueline Jolly, Lowell Elementary School principal

On behalf of the Lowell Elementary School staff, it is my pleasure to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to the students and families as we begin the 2013Jacqueline Jolly 2014 school year. September is the time of year to reconnect with old friends and welcome new ones, and our back-to-school picnic on Sept. 10 will be a great time for a meet and greet. As I begin my second year as principal of Lowell, I am committed to continue working with parents and the community. Working together we will move forward in our mission this new school year to create a nurturing, disciplined and challenging environment in which all students can learn at optimum levels and become responsible members of society. We have many reasons to be proud of Lowell Elementary School:  Lowell was recognized for making the most growth in literacy as determined by the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination of all elementary schools in MMSD. What a wonderful accomplishment for our students, staff and parents.  Dr. Donald Gillian-Daniels, a current parent, wrote a grant to support Intercambio. We will be implementing our third year of Intercambio, led by Mrs. Ana Maria Peralta, who meets with our Spanish speaking families monthly to facilitate various cultural activities. The Goodman Community Center will assist us with our Spanish homework club after school lets out.  Mr. Yorel Lashley will continue to lead our students in African drumming.

Through drumming, our students learn new skills like music appreciation, discipline, goal-setting, self-reliance, thinking and reasoning, cooperation and teamwork.  This will be our first year working with the Celebrating Smiles program. Through this program a licensed dentist and professional staff from Access Community Health Centers will bring dental service right to our door. In late January they will perform dental screenings, apply sealants and fluoride varnish and other dental services to children 4K through fifth grade.  Otto Otteson, Lowell’s lead custodian, received the 2013 MMSD Distinguished Service Award for Custodial Trades Building Services. Otto is always there to aid students, staff and families, whether it’s clearing sidewalks, making repairs before they can even be reported, pitching in at lunch, preparing for an event, and, yes, cleaning up after a sick child. Otto’s creative, too. As part of the school’s Positive Behavior Initiative System, classrooms nearest the cleanest restroom each week receive Otto’s famed “Golden Plunger” award. Staff unanimously agree there isn’t a better choice for this award.  MMSD’s food and nutrition department and REAP Food Group are offering fresh fruit and vegetable bars for elementary school children. The majority of the produce is coming from Keewaydin Organic Farms in Viola, Wis. and REAP Food Group donated the equipment. I am so happy to offer fresh fruit and vegetables. We are excited about our students receiving this great opportunity. l

Editors and artists needed at East High East High School is looking for student editors and artists for Expressions magazine. Editors will work on publicity and distribution, materials selection and compilation and layout. Send email with the subject “new editor.”

If you’d rather work on the artistic side, send your creative written work (any language), or a scan or photo of a visual piece. Please include your name and grade level. Email east.expressions@gmail.com. l

Need help providing a Thanksgiving meal for your family? Details about how to register for a Thanksgiving Basket will be available at the Center and at goodmancenter.org by October 1.

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Make a calculated difference at East High School By Cynthia Chin, Mathematics Teacher and Engineering Club Co-Advisor

The math department is seeking senior math students to act as teaching assistants. Here’s a chance to explore teaching as a career option. East TA’s may teach individuals, small groups and even whole classes. If you have questions, please see Mr. Somerson in Room 3022, email ssomerson@madison.k12.wi.us or call 204-1603 x41533. Students or adult community members interested in volunteering to tutor mathematics can contact Ms. Chin at cchin@ madison.k12.wi.us or call 204-1603 x41534.

More math opportunities East Engineers and their University of Wisconsin affiliates, the National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and Society of

Women Engineers welcome students of all backgrounds to explore engineering as a career path. This year we hope to participate in college visits or conferences in several cities. Students interested in writing mathematics papers about real-world social, political, economic or scientific problems should consider joining the Math Modeling team. Check out the HiMCM link at www.comap.com for information and see Ms. Chin if you’d like to join. For a complete list of Madison East High School volunteer opportunities visit www.volunteeryourtime.org. If you have questions about Math Club or any of these activities, please contact Ms. Chin at cchin@madison.k12.wi.us or call 204-1603 x41534. l

The Little Dribblers are a team of second through eighth grade girls from the area who train to improve their basketball skills. After practicing, they go on the road to entertain spectators at basketball games. The 2013 schedule is not yet complete. Please check nesyb.org for upcoming try-outs and performances.

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Worthington Park Neighborhood is on a roll By Alfonso Flores V, President of Worthington Park Neighborhood Association

What a weird summer, weather-wise. Just a few weeks after a scorching week of 100-degree days, we’re throwing on long sleeve shirts, pants and hats. And what happened on Alfonso Flores V one of the hottest days this summer in the Darbo/Worthington neighborhood? The Darbo Bike Rodeo! The bike rodeo was originally scheduled for June, but was called off at the last minute due to rain and was rescheduled for July. Beverages on that very hot afternoon were provided by Joining Forces for Families, and the Wisconsin DOC Division of Juvenile Corrections had freezer pops for the crowd of over 100. Bike repair was a huge draw for my neighbors. Danny Seppa from Bicycle Recycle; Madison police officers; Elijah McCloskey of Freewheel Community Bike Shop; and yours truly toiled away on over 50 bikes within the two-hour event.

Many kids got free helmets, courtesy of Habush, Habush and Rottier law firm; there was a winner of a bike in a raffle presented by DJC; and we repaired as many bikes as humanly possible. Many repairs and upgrades wouldn’t have been possible without generous donations from Revolution Cycles and Planet Bike. There were many partners involved in making this year’s Darbo Bike Rodeo a success — and to them the Darbo/Worthington neighbors extend their appreciation.

Contest extended Our yard sign contest was extended so it’s not too late to get those drawings turned in. Could a plaza like this in Melbourne, Australia be coming to Schenk’s Corners? The contest was developed by WPNA for neighborhood kids ages 5-9, and made possible by a mini-grant from the Goodman Community Center. Details about the con- By Donna Magdalina, SASY Council member test can be found at http://bit.ly/14eLtTJ. How can Schenk’s Corners be transformed into a vibrant plaza that attracts engaging Women of Worthington Finally, our community is excited to high- activities, diverse social interactions and light its Women of Worthington group. The more economic opportunities? The Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yagrowth of this group is a symbol of the hara neighborhood council has partnered positive change happening within Darbo/ with the city of Madison to create a neighWorthington. borhood vision of how a Schenk’s Corners Join our neighborhood If you’re interested in finding out more plaza would function and what we would association meetings on the about the Women of Worthington, wish do there. This would be the beginning prosecond Thursday of each to participate in neighborhood meetings, cess of Placemaking at Schenk’s Corners. month at the Goodman or want to find out how you can help Placemaking can be described as the Community Center at 6:30 p.m. with events, please send email to info@ taking back the public realm to create worthingtonpark.org. l sasyna.org memorable, beautiful, vibrant places where people want to gather and participate in the community. Placemaking is not a new Atwood Avenue and Eastwood Drive are philosophy and it’s being discussed more widely underutilized and do not function an more. well for our needs. How can they better The public meetings begin with serve us? Schenk’s Corners and move to other areas The first of five monthly public meetof focus in future months. ings was held Aug. 14 and focused on Within the next five years, Atwood AvSchenk’s Corners. The second meeting will enue, Winnebago Street and several resibe a Schenk’s Corners follow-up planned dential streets are scheduled to be reconfor Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. All structed. This is an opportunity to recreate meetings are 6:30-8:30 p.m. Locations to spaces which serve our community better be determined. Check www.sasyna.org for by utilizing existing assets to maximum updates. potential. For more information about placemaking, SASY believes the public green spaces see Project for Public Spaces at pps.org. l near First Street and Eastwood Drive; and

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Composting: Can we drop it in the right bin? By Ed Jepsen, Eastside News

In Madison we pride ourselves on walking and biking to stay healthy, using energy wisely (especially renewable energy) and minimizing our carbon footprint. We’ve done a good job of reducing wastes from our homes and now we’re bringing that planning, low impact products and volunteerism to our community festivals. This year a number of east side events brought the right stuff to the show. The Fete de Marquette achieved a 96 percent

landfill diversion rate this year. Food was served to over 4,000 people and 1,040 pounds of compostable materials was collected, as well as 101 pounds of recycled materials. Coming in a lowly third was the landfilled trash at 57 pounds. By any measure that is a significant waste reduction. Compostable cornstarch-based cups, plates and cutlery were used at the Willy Street Co-op’s annual membership dinner and meeting. That enlightened consumer Continued on page 25

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Marching to their own beat By Steve Meiers, Eastside News

“This is a blast,” said Brandon Barwick, trumpeter for Forward Marching Band, and Restaurants will donate 10% of proceeds Oct. 15 several other band members I talked to reBy Jamie Quam, DAIS Development Coordinator cently shared that sentiment. Audiences agree as they sing, clap their Art’s feature of the “Love is Feeling Safe” From the east side to the west side, and hands and dance to the band’s music. student art project or the participation of from McFarland to Verona, Domestic “You make me want to move my feet Bunky’s Café in our annual “Dine Out for Abuse Intervention Services operates the and that doesn’t happen often,” said one DAIS” day, Madison’s east side continues only emergency domestic violence shelter observer. to be a vital supporter. in Dane County. The DAIS shelter also Those words have to please Atwood “Everyone at Bunky’s Café is very pashappens to be the smallest shelter per caparea residents, Laurie Rossbach and her sionate about domestic violence awareita in the state of Wisconsin. But beyond husband Ted McManus, who started the shelter, DAIS provides six comprehensive ness,” said Teresa Pullara. “It also seems band in the winter of 2011. Rossbach, who like all of the organizations in Madison crisis intervention and prevention progrew up in New Orleans where street bands grams, including a 24-hour help line, emer- really tie together and we do our best to are part of the culture, plays the accordion, give back to the neighborhood whenever gency safety planning, legal advocacy, but considers herself primarily a visual artwe can.” children’s programming, prevention and ist. McManus plays the sousaphone, but “Dine Out for DAIS” day is an event education programs, community referrals has a background in political theater. They held each year during the month of Octoand support groups. ber, which is Domestic Violence Awareness felt that rallies and demonstrations could In 2012, DAIS served more than 1,300 be dull so they started the band to add an month. This year it is scheduled for Oct. clients through face-to-face programs element of fun at these events. 15. On this day area restaurants donate 10 and fielded more than 7,400 calls to the Forward is part of a small, but spirited percent of the proceeds to support DAIS help line. These calls were not only from group of street musicians nationwide called programs. Last year more than 35 restaudomestic violence victims but also famhonk bands. What makes Forward different rants participated. ily members, friends and members of the from others is they have a clear political community who were looking for more Healthy and safe relationships are immessage as part of their music, noted Marinformation on domestic violence and how portant for people of all ages. If we all tha Florey a retired attorney who plays the work together we can build a safer, stronto support their loved ones. saxophone. ger community. From roller derbies to “I WILL for DAIS” is a way for those To say their playlist is diverse is an unwho want to get involved with DAIS to do disco parties, there are countless ways to derstatement. Their core music is primarily so. We are able to provide our services and say “I Will for DAIS.” Whether it’s for our a mixture of New Orleans jazz, labor songs programs thanks to a community willing to capital campaign for a new home, or for the and lots of polkas. They also play music annual fund to support current programs, say, “I WILL for DAIS.” from the Balkans, North Africa, Yiddish community support is essential to ensure Individuals, companies and organizaFolk Music and music with a Latin flavor. that DAIS is there to help victims when tions have stepped up to contribute to Drummer Kira Fobbs likes that they they need it most. DAIS and we have been so heartened by play a lot of polkas. She has taught hunthe community’s creative and innovative For more information about “I WILL for projects and events to help raise awareness DAIS,” contact Jamie at jamieq@abusein- dreds of students about Wisconsin history and folklore and is glad when young about this issue. Whether it’s Absolutely tervention.org or 338-1045. l people can hear the music that is such an

important part of the state’s heritage. The band started three weeks before Act 10 passed and soon became a fixture at the Capitol demonstrations. Although the demonstrations at the Capitol have become sparse, there are no shortages of places for them to play. They have played in support of the Occupy Movement, Code Pink and marched in the Gay Pride parade. Many smile at the good time they had marching with Vets for Peace at the Milton, Wis. Fourth of July parade this year. They support other worthwhile efforts in the community such as playing for Lowell and Madison Literacy Network fundraisers. This year they also played at the summer Solstice celebration. They’ve also played at two weddings, and one terminally ill man has asked them to perform at his funeral. They aren’t bound to the land. On Make Music Madison day they went up and down area waterways on two rented pontoon boats. A motorboat towed their canoes as they went down the Yahara River to the Waterfront Festival as part of the River Alliance’s Fools Flotilla. Their membership ranges in age from retirees in their 70s to elementary schoolaged students. They are open to new members who have a reasonable amount of musical ability, can make regular practices at Rossbach’s east side studio and share in the general operating responsibilities. Contact them through Facebook or send an email to info@forwardband.org if you are interested in performing or would like them to play. Also, for more information about honk bands, go to.Honkfest.com. l

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Fresco Opera’s productions are fast, sexy and snarky By Steve Meiers, Eastside News

Few associate opera with the Willy Street Fair, but the connections were clear to Frank and Melanie Cain. “It was vibrant, exuberant, fast paced and wild,” said Melanie, referring to the fair’s opening parade. “There was a momentous feeling that opera could and should have this sort of energy.” On their bike ride home from the fair in 2009 they talked about how to incorporate those attributes into opera. Three months later they launched Fresco (fresh) Opera Theatre, and in June of this year they opened a studio at 1951 Winnebago St. Melanie takes music from traditional operas and weaves them into shorter, more

contemporary works. Someone coming to their show may hear music from five composers in four languages. Translations are provided. For example, a recent production, “The Good, the Bad and the Divas” had a traditional western plot as a gang of divas ride into town, rob the bank and get thrown into jail. During the saloon scene the divas break into the “Anvil Chorus,” a work familiar to many who are not familiar with opera. Their works appeal not just to the iPad surfing generation, but they find support from traditional lovers of opera as well, even though they are not the aloof, stuffy productions many associate with opera.

Fresco Opera Theatre’s next show will be “Paranormal Playhouse” at the Overture Center, Sept. 27-29. Melanie, who is the artistic director, likes the description one reviewer gave them. “It ain’t your grandparent’s opera. Fresco Opera Theatre is opera as if P.T. Barnum had to reinvent it for Lady Gaga — fast, sexy, short and as snarky as possible.” Music has always been important to Melanie, but opera is still relatively new to her. She grew up listening to her parent’s Michael Jackson recordings, not Puccini. She sang in her high school’s production of “Grease,” not “Carmen.” Melanie entered Luther College as an art major thinking she would eventually teach, but after performing an aria for the first

time in a class she fell in love with opera. “It is the ultimate art form, combining all of my artistic loves,” said Melanie. She came to the University of Wisconsin to complete her master’s and doctorate in music and began auditioning for parts. The crowds were sparse, old and didn’t seem to be enjoying themselves. That, combined with not wanting to travel with a production company, she decided to stay in Madison and focus on teaching piano and voice through Maven Arts. Raising money through grants and donations is always challenging, especially as a new organization. They have managed to keep their costs low by providing a lot of sweat equity like building the set themselves. Paying the singers is a must for all of their productions. Artists are too often expected to perform for free, said Melanie. She also feels that hiring singers ensures getting a higher quality performer. After a long search for space that would provide room for her lessons and Fresco to rehearse, they found their current space on Winnebago Street. The neighboring business owners and the general public in the area have been very friendly and welcoming, said Melanie. Fresco’s next work, “Paranormal Playhouse,” will be at the Overture Center Playhouse from Sept. 27-29. Fresco’s ghost hunters will track down the ghost of opera’s past and rid them from the confines of the Overture Center to make opera friendly again. l

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Jade Mountain offers a unique taste of Taiwan By Julia Cechvala, Eastside News

Fritz Food Pantry is short on soups and packaged meals like mac ‘n cheese.

jellies, made of fruit, coconut and gelatin, as a tea addition. For those who just can’t make the transition from their familiar “cup o’ joe,” Jade Mountain also offers coffee drinks. Coffee is becoming more popular in Taiwan as well, Manners said. To go with its beverages, the tea house offers a small menu of traditional stuffed

Jade Mountain Coffee and Tea, 2611 E. Johnson St., offers a wide variety of teas daily, including the rare Mixiang Black.

buns, pot stickers, egg rolls, noodles and sandwiches. They also have a selection of sweet mini-cakes made by a company in Baraboo. Jade Mountain offers bulk tea for customers to make at home, and they plan to start wholesaling their tea to local shops around town. They also hope to expand to a second location on Madison’s west side. l image: Madison Parks Department

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For instance, oolong tea is not fermented as long as black tea, giving it a smoother, less bitter flavor. Similar to the terroir of wine or chocolate, the location where tea is grown can also impact its flavor. Jade Mountain offers Mountain tea, which is a pristine oolong grown over 3,000 feet in elevation. And from a particular region of Taiwan comes, “probably the best tea I’ve ever had in my life,” said Manners. It’s called Mixiang Black and is so smooth with natural sweet tones that milk and sugar aren’t necessary. Manners doesn’t know of any other place in the U.S. that imports this rare tea. Given their authenticity it’s no wonder that Jade Mountain has become a popular hangout among University of Wisconsin students from Taiwan. “It’s their home away from home,” said Manners. Jade Mountain cultivates this relationship by sponsoring events on campus and hosting meetings for the UW’s Asian clubs. While tea drinking in general is a centuries-old practice, some new variations have spread in popularity only recently. Bubble tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s when someone tried combining a popular Chinese dessert ingredient — tapioca pearls — with tea. The original bubble tea was simply cold black tea, milk and tapioca, but there have come to be all sorts of variations with fruit flavorings and different types of tapioca. Jade Mountain also offers

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The green and black décor inside Jade Mountain Coffee and Tea creates a subdued atmosphere. The work of local artists decorates the walls, similar to many area coffee shops. But when Madison residents walk past the outdoor patio and into the café at 2611 E. Johnson St. they have the unique privilege of getting a taste of Taiwan. That taste is above all the subtle nuances of tea. From green to black, oolong to red, with added milk, fruit, even tapioca pearls, the Taiwanese love their tea. “How coffee is to Madison that’s how tea is to Taiwan,” said Justin Manners, coowner of Jade Mountain Coffee and Tea. Along with co-owner Tony Yu-Chen, Manners offers the most authentic Taiwanese-style tea experience in Madison. Yu-Chen is from Taiwan and Manners lived there as a child. Taiwan has an ideal climate for growing tea, explains Manners, and the country is the biggest exporter of oolong tea in the world. Jade Mountain steeps its tea daily and imports directly from individual farmers and roasters in Taiwan, ensuring superior quality. Many of the tea farms use organic methods. All of the tea offered at Jade Mountain comes from organic farms, although they are not certified in the U.S. Customers can choose from a variety of teas, each with a unique flavor derived from various factors, such as the length of time the tea was fermented and roasted.

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Construction on the first phase of Central Park (highlighted in light green), begins in September. This portion includes grading the great lawn and building the event area, restrooms and paths. Portions of the park could be ready for use next spring.

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September l Goodman Gallery presents:

Poonam Rao, Celebration Arts Studio Poonam is a local artist, specializing in Indian artworks. She became interested in the arts as a child. Over the school years, especially over the summer vacations, she learned many Indian handcrafts, and later specialized in Indian-style cold ceramics. Poonam has a degree in advanced cold ceramics. She loves colors and is intrigued by Indian tribal paintings, their vibrant hues, origin, and significance of symbols and patterns. She works in many mediums:  Warli

Tribal paintings: This is an art form that dates back to 2500-3000 BCE. Tribals create these as wall murals, and it is still practiced by the Warlis tribe. They use rudimentary symbols made up of circles, squares, triangles and lines to represent human, animal and all life forms. The traditional form of this painting uses rice paste to decorate on walls using a bamboo twig as a paint brush.

 Madhubani

paintings: This style of Indian mural painting is still practiced. Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes and matchsticks using natural dyes and is characterized in vibrant geometrical paintings during special events and festivals.

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glass paintings, stained glass, cold ceramics on pottery, ink sketches, wood burning art, as well as Indian arts and crafts using mixed media. Poonam is presently working to create a

Call for LGBTQ Artists Seeking paintings, photography, mixed media, prints, sculptures, and performance artists for a November Art Show presented by OPEN Madison & Absolutely Art. Entries are due Sept. 15. Email materials in a compressed .zip file to Meghan@ absolutelyartllc.com and info@openmadi-

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Goodman’s Older Adults: Portraits and stories worth noticing PHOTOS: Brittany O’Hagan, McIntire Photography

Here at the Goodman Community Center, older adults come for meals, gentle exercise and Bingo. Some come to play bridge, euchre and ping pong while others participate in senior philosophy or Tai Chi. Still more meet friends for coffee in the Ironworks Café and others use our food pantry. But no matter what brings our seniors to the Center, each one of them is a very significant part of our community. Because they are so important to us, Karen Baszynski we decided to feature them in our gallery. Warli painting - Indian village celebration Our culture celebrates the young, but we thought it was high time to stop and notice 30 x 20″, acrylic on fabric the beauty of our elders, taking stock of some of the stories that make up their lives. As we asked our older adults if they would be a part of this show — if they would be willing to be interviewed and have their picture taken — many of them said something like, “I don’t have any stories to tell.” or “I’ve had a basic life. I don’t have anything to say.” So sometimes, Karl and Mary Ann Kleeman we did a little convincing and reassuring Henna-inspired Canvas Painting to help them warm up to the idea. And 20 x16″, henna on canvas happily, some folks said yes in a heartbeat. publicly. If you see one of our older adults, say hi. Talk with them. We can assure you We ended up conducting three intertelevision series, “Celebrating Indian Art,” view sessions with six to 10 older adults that they all have some good stories. And and is teaching Indian art classes at city each one of them is worth noticing. each time. After each session, the nursing recreation centers and local stores. She also students commented on what interesting Project Coordinators: Sara Walters, creates henna tattoos, face painting and stories they had heard. One older adult who Brittany O’Hagan and Kristin Groth nail art for public and private events. we worked hard to convince she should be Photographs were taken by: Brittany a part of this, realized, “I guess I did have For more information, contact Poonam at O’Hagan of McIntire Photography something to say.” 216-5425 or at CelebrationsArtStudio@ Interviews were conducted by Edgewood In the end, we decided that you cangmail.com. View her portfolio at Facenot get to be 60, 70 or 80 years old and not College nursing students (now gradubook.com/CelebrationsArtStudio.l ates): Hema Arakal, Ted Bach, Annie have a few good stories. For each person, we selected only a few Beckmann, Diane Gere, Robin Sabol, Sara Walters and Katelynn Williams l highlights from their interviews to share

son.org or burn files to disc and drop off at Absolutely Art or mail to 2322 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704. For details about submission requirements, see the event listing at madisonartery.com. l

East siders Tom Loeser and Bird Ross craft a seating lounge for MMoCA By Erika Monroe-Kane, MMoCA Director of Communications

Two artists will be representing Madison’s near east side in the 2013 Wisconsin Triennial, which opens Sept. 21. Widely regarded as the state’s most prestigious showcase of contemporary Wisconsin visual art, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s Wisconsin Triennial presents active Wisconsin artists and reflects a broad range of contemporary visual art. Tom Loeser and Bird Ross, married for more than two decades and near east side Continued on page 22 Bird Ross and Tom Loeser

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Hawthorne Happenings Hawthorne Branch Library is located at 2707 E. Washington Ave. in the Madison East Shopping Center at the intersection of East Johnson Street and East Washington Avenue. For program details or to register, contact staff at 246-4548 or visit madisonpubliclibrary.org. Library hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All branch libraries will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day

Adult book discussions

Little yoga

Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. “A Tale for the Time Being,” by Ruth Ozeki Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn

Fridays, Oct. 4 through Oct. 18 at 10:15 a.m. Yoga enhances children’s ability to concentrate and works out those wiggles. Parent and child yoga class. Bring yoga mat or towel for you and your child. Ages 2 and up. Register beginning Sept. 20.

Fourth Thursdays The Salad Days book club, intended for readers in their 20s and 30s to explore stories of early adulthood and popular culture. Meets at Ground Zero Coffee, 744 Williamson St.

Saturday stories and sweets Saturdays, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Join us for donuts and juice.

Winged Wonders Thursday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. Ever met an owl face-to-face? A hawk or falcon? Meet some of Wisconsin’s common, but rarely encountered birds. Hear stories and learn how to ensure they remain a significant part of the ecosystem. All ages.

Family movie matinee Saturdays, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. Join us for an ongoing movie event showing a recent-release family movie. Call library for current show title.

Toddlers in motion Tuesdays, Sept. 10 through Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. Help toddlers up to age 4 stay active with music, dance, interactive free play, an obstacle course and more. Be ready to rock ‘n’ roll. Register beginning August 27.

Yoga kids Wednesdays, Oct. 2 through Oct. 23 at 4:30 p.m. A fun 30-minute yoga class for K-fifth grade with animal poses, traditional yoga postures, breath-work, concentration activities and games. Bring yoga mat or towel. Register beginning Sept. 18.

Have a ball with science Thursday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. Make a bouncy ball and learn about polymers. Ages 8 and up.

Monster Mash Friday, Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Hear creepy stories, make spooky crafts and eat ghoulish grub. For ages 5 and above. Register beginning Oct. 11.

Super duct tape wallets Friday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. Instructions and materials provided. For kids and teens in grades three and up. Register beginning Oct. 11.

Volunteer at the library Help the library and gain great skills and experience. Stop by the Hawthorne library for an application. Teens ages 13-18. l

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Friends of Lakeview Branch Library turn 50 The Friends of Lakeview group will throw a free birthday party at the Lakeview Branch Library at the Northside TownCenter Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 3 p.m. There will be musical entertainment including the Girl Neighborhood Power Step Dancers from the Vera Court Neighborhood Center, a blue-grass band, a program by the Hoos Woods Raptor Education Cen-

ter, face-painting, and a Maple Bluff fire truck for close-up inspection as well as a unicycling group in the parking lot. All children attending will receive a free book from the Friends. Everyone is welcome. The Northside TownCenter is at the corner of Northport Drive and Sherman Avenue. l

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Fun Birthday Bash

October 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come! It wouldn’t be the same without YOU!

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Listen and learn at Pinney Library Pinney Branch Library is located at 204 Cottage Grove Road, at the intersection of Monona Drive and Cottage Grove Road between Walgreens and the ReStore. For further program details or to register, call 224-7100 or visit madisonpubliclibrary.org. Library hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. All branch libraries will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day

First Friday Flicks

Adult book discussion

Friday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. “The Great Gatsby” Children under 14 must be accompanied by adult.

Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. “The Bluest Eye,” by Toni Morrison Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. “The Art of Fielding,” by Chad Harbach

Signing storytime with Kim

Make Your Money Talk: four part series

Saturdays, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. For ages birth to 3 years.

Thursdays, Oct. 3 through Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. A guide to personal money management: creating a personal budget, developing a savings plan and dealing with past and future credit. Register with WWBIC by calling 257-5450.

Reader’s Theater Mondays, Sept. 16 and Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. Children can practice their literacy skills while reading and performing a variety of children’s books. Children must be able to read.

Book Baby Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and activities for babies ages 0-15 months. One adult per baby required.

Toddler Time Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child recommended. Call to register.

First Friday flicks Friday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Watch a new release on the big screen. Children under 14 must be accompanied by adult.

Read to a dog Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Bring a favorite book and read aloud to a furry friend. Time slots available on a firstcome, first-serve basis.

Art in a Suitcase presents ‘Sensational Snakes’

Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome.

Friday, Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy snake poems and a tongue twister, after which a fantastic array of folk art snakes slither out of the suitcase. Then design, decorate and cut out a wiggling snake. Ages 4 and up.

The frog guy

Preschool and toddler dance party

Preschool storytime

Saturday Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Randy Korb will teach you all about frogs.

Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. Registration begins two weeks before the dance party. l

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Bills are needed to clean up state government By Chris Taylor, State Representative, 78th Assembly District

Wisconsin once boasted a reputation as a clean government state with laws on the books dating back to 1895 to ensure a fair, honest and open government. This image has been Chris Taylor badly tainted recently by the efforts of Gov. Scott Walker’s administration and legislative Republicans to curtail speech, limit citizen participation in the legislative process, gerrymander legislative districts and ignore long-standing procedural rules. These actions have hurt Wisconsin’s reputation as a state where process matters. Combine this with the deluge of corporate money and millionaire contributors influencing our elections, and we have a situation where the average citizen is disenfranchised from our government. Thus, I recently announced three bills to restore Wisconsin’s open electoral tradition. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United is one of the most damaging court rulings in recent memory. This decision allows corporations to be treated as people for the purpose of political speech and equated money with speech, essentially opening the floodgates of special interest donations into campaigns. As such, I’ve partnered with over two dozen grassroots organizations to introduce LRB-1457/5, an advisory referendum that will finally let voters have a say on the topic. If we are ever going to overturn this damaging ruling, we need to build public support for limiting corporate involvement in political campaigns. I believe that sufficient public support exists to substantiate a citizen advisory referendum, which will allow the public to be heard on this issue. Until we can change the Citizens United ruling, there are other laws that could reduce corporate influences in elections, such as my Corporate Campaign Accountability act. This bill would give shareholders input

into the expenditure of their corporation’s funds on political campaigns by requiring 51 percent of shareholders to approve of political expenditures. Hopefully, this will give power-hungry CEO’s pause before spending their shareholder’s profits on political efforts. Finally, I believe that the best ideas should win a campaign, not the biggest war chest. It became clear that when Republicans eliminated the Clean Elections fund last session, they want the fairest elections they can rig. Whether it’s gerrymandering our redistricting maps, establishing campaign finance regulations or giveaways to campaign donors, Republicans appear to have mastered the art of changing the rules to stay in power. That’s why I am re-introducing the 100 percent Clean Elections fund. This bill matches special interest political donations with money from Wisconsin’s Clean Elections fund in an effort to level the playing field. A public investment in our representative democracy is critically important to our government. It is my hope that Wisconsin follows in the footsteps of Maine and Arizona in doing our best to clean up our elections. We shouldn’t stop there. There are far too many ideas to clean up our government for any one legislator to author. That’s why I’m proud to join my colleagues in support of other bills, such as an independent redistricting process, campaign finance reform and more. It may be summertime and the legislature may not be formally meeting, but there is still a lot of work being done under the dome. Your voice is important to me. In just the first few months of this year, I’ve held nine office hours, one listening session and responded to more than 3,500 constituent contacts. I want to hear from you. Please feel free to email me at rep.taylor@legis.wi.gov or call my office at 266-5342. l

The Fritz Food Pantry is low on soups and packaged meals like mac ‘n cheese.

Keeping the Vilas Zoo forever free By Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive

Can you imagine sitting down with your family to enjoy lunch at the zoo while a polar bear on the other side of a viewing window eyes your sandwich? Joe Parisi You’ll have your chance thanks to a new five-year, multimillion dollar partnership between Dane County and The Friends of the Zoo, which is a private nonprofit that works with the county to raise private contributions to support our Henry Vilas Zoo. The agreement will create the largest expansion in zoo history — Arctic Passage — an estimated $8.6 million, state-of-theart habitat that will be the new home for polar bears, grizzly bears, harbor seals and more. The exhibit features a viewing window into the polar bear habitat and a creek stocked with fish in the grizzly habitat. Visitors will have a unique chance to watch the bears catch their breakfast. Arctic Passage will include an estimated $2.2 million year-round indoor/out-

door dining area with enough seating for 50 inside, and 60 outside. There will also be another viewing window into the polar bear exhibit. This dining area offsets taxpayer expense for Arctic Passage, and will help create the historic “Forever Free” fund with dining sales proceeds. This new fund will provide financial stability, allowing the zoo to continue to update and expand exhibits, participate in species protection programs, and care for its animal family. Pending final approval by the Dane County Board, the county will fund $4 million of Arctic Passage’s estimated design and construction costs, with the Friends of the Zoo paying the remaining balance with private donations. The county will also fund the $2.2 million to design and build the new dining area attached to the exhibit. Attendance at the zoo has continued to climb year after year, with the zoo reaching nearly 1 million guests in 2012 — a record. These changes will only strengthen our free zoo’s national reputation for worldclass animal conservation, education and family fun. l

District 12 priorities for the 2014 city budget By Larry Palm, District 12 Alder

Over the next few months the city of Madison will be looking at its 2014 budget. During this time please provide me with suggestions, comments or ideas. Larry Palm A lot of work has already occurred with the recent budget discussions and Idea Scale website. Hopefully Mayor Paul Soglin will be able to use much of this discussion to craft his executive budgets. I’m a member of the city’s Board of Estimates, giving me the opportunity to review the mayor’s proposed budgets and offer amendments. As a new alder to District 12, I am still getting to know the needs of the various neighborhoods and areas. Keep in mind many programs are already in the city budget and it’s too early to know what the mayor is proposing to move. Recently I had a meeting with Mayor Soglin to discuss the 2014 budget and priorities. Here is some of the priorities I submitted to him:  Establish a summer work partnership with Madison Mallards for area youth. Currently the Mallards hire many area youths. I Would like to promote this activity and assist the Mallards in creat-

ing new opportunities, especially in the Brentwood and Woodlands neighborhoods.  It’s important to expand Out of School Time in the Brentwood neighborhood. Right now there is a part-time position that should be made full time.  Currently there is a Yahara River planning process. After that is complete, I would like a site-specific planning process for the city fleet services building to determine what specifically can be done at First and East Johnson streets — including any costs for environmental remediation.  We need continued support for Northside economic development. The initial investment was made in 2013; however only through sustained support will any progress be made. The Economic Development and Office of Business Resources staff has begun conceptualizing a stronger engagement with outreach, marketing and planning development.  I expect that a Northside Fourth of July event will be introduced as a budget amendment to the 2014 operating budget. Alder Anita Weier and I are still engaging with residents and area businesses about what type of event we are having and it is too early to determine how much money is necessary. l

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Input begins on design plans for Union Corners By Marsha Rummel, District 6 Alder

After six months of negotiations the city and Gorman and Company have come to an agreement about the terms of the sale of Union Corners, the 11.4-acre Marsha Rummel parcel that has been languishing since the 2008 recession. I will keep you updated through listservs as representatives from Gorman and Company discuss the phasing of the project. Beginning with the construction of a 60,000-square-foot UW Health clinic, which will replace the East Towne Clinic, and plans for 50-plus units of housing in the first phase will be presented soon. Gorman has been working with community partners to look at the feasibility of LGBTQ-friendly senior housing. They are also in discussion with potential grocery store tenants and other retailers.

After they gather neighborhood input, the developer will finalize designs for the site and submit plans to the city for formal review. The August meeting was the first neighborhood meeting, but may not be the last before the plans are final. Once plans are submitted to the city, neighbors can track the progress of the proposal online. I will send out links as they become available. Gorman and Company will also have to formally apply for TIF assistance and prove that there is a financial gap that meets the “but for” test. The city has offered to sell the parcel for $1 with the guarantee that $6 million in new tax revenue will be generated. There are still challenges ahead, but I am optimistic that the vision of nearby residents and adjacent neighborhood associations will shape this key intersection. Stay tuned. l

Composting  from page 18 group, and the dedicated volunteers, proved composting efforts can be incorporated into an outdoor festival setting. City of Madison recycling coordinator George Dreckmann said, “This event proved event composting can work. Our ultimate goal is to make composting a part of all of Madison’s great festivals.” There was more of the right stuff at the Atwood Summerfest this year, too. This composting effort was also supported by Recycling Away from Home, a joint project involving the Sierra Club, neighborhood and community groups, and activists. About 820 pounds of compost was collected in two days at this year’s Summerfest, as compared to 285 pounds last year. Don Ferber with the Sierra Club is one of the leaders of the RAH effort. Ferber in-

dicated RAH’s goal is to provide recycling and waste reduction tools, volunteers, and support and education for neighborhood events in and around Madison. RAH wants to increase recycling, composting and upfront food planning so future events can be “zero waste” events. The Orton Park Festival in late August also participated in this effort. If you went, did you “zero waste” the event? P.S. We need a Dane County or city of Madison digester to process our residential, event and commercial compostable wastes. P.P.S. Oh yeah … those compostable plates, cups and cutlery don’t readily break down in your backyard compost pile. This is yet another reason for us to support a community digester. l

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Pinney Library spending should be a priority By David Ahrens, District 15 Alder

As Madison’s elected officials and staff now work on next year’s budget there is a general sense of anxiety due to “the $5 million hole.” That hole is the difference between David Ahrens projected revenue and the cost of continuing to do everything the city does next year. Energy, health insurance and asphalt among other items will all increase in cost. However, we have to meet those costs with a mere 1 percent increase in revenue. When the city has sufficient funds, we can satisfy many constituencies with something. However, when the funds are insufficient it requires us to ask, “What are we really for?” Will the city borrow money for a new Pinney Library? The lease on the existing Pinney Library runs out in 2015. Most local communities would like to see a new library built as part of the Royster Corners development at Dempsey and Cottage Grove Road. Our library is one of the most

heavily used facilities in the city and a new library should double its size and expand its community space and offerings. We would need to borrow about $5 million for this project. Or will the city borrow money for a new convention hotel downtown? The city currently supports the Monona Terrace Convention Center with over $4 million per year. That is likely to increase as the facility ages. Now, city officials want to borrow more than $50 million to build a new hotel that would support the facility. This is in addition to the funds borrowed to build the Hilton Hotel and $65 million for the Monona Terrace. Data indicates that the actual net effect of the Terrace’s convention business constitutes a small fraction of 1 percent of the city economy. Clearly, I am strong proponent of building the Pinney Library. Both immediately and in the long run it will have a much more beneficial effect on our community. If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached at district15@cityofmadison.com or call 334-1156. l PHOTO: Dynamite Graphics

Goodman Community Center’s Atwood Summerfest provided bins for all compostables with the help of the Sierra Club’s Recycling Away from Home project.

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WWII, sewage disposal featured as fall History Club sessions resume By Sarah White, East Side History Club

Upcoming ESHC Events Sept. 28

World War II: The East Side Home Front Group discussion led by Marvin Leitzke, Sarah White and Ann Waidelich

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Burke wastewater treatment plant under construction across Aberg Avenue from the Oscar Mayer plant in 1952. Residents on the east side were concerned that the Burke plant contributed to odors near Lake Monona. Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society.

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Where Does It All Go? Madison Sewage Disposal Through the Years Presented by Michael Mucha and Paul Nehm

The old Rayovac factory, which was torn down to make way for the Union Corners development, which fell through.

Fall brings a return of East Side History Club programs. We launch our fall season on the fourth Saturday of September with “World War II: The East Side Home Front.” While women helped the war effort by working in local factories, their children became the first “latchkey” kids. Rumor has it a black market in food stamps operated out of the Kroger grocery store at East Washington Avenue and Milwaukee Street. Were you on the east side during the war years of 1942-1945? What do you recall about life on the home front? Bring your memories and memorabilia to share at this meeting. Group discussion will be facilitated by Marvin Leitzke, Sarah White and Ann Waidelich. In October, Michael Mucha and Paul Nehm of the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District will present “Where Does it All Go? Madison Sewage Disposal Through the Years.” The east side has had a long relationship with waste disposal and water quality management of our lakes, rivers and wetlands. “We will relate our story to Madison’s east side and Lake Monona, from sewage treatment’s humble beginnings to the present day,” said Mucha. Historical artifacts will be displayed at the Oct. 19 meeting. This fall, the East Side History Club hopes to explore fundraising to produce a Volume II companion to its first book published in 2008, “An East Side Album,” and perhaps reprint the first edition, which is no longer in print. If you are interested in volunteering with a committee to plan and fund future history publications, please contact Sarah White at 347-7329 or whitesarah@ charter.net; or Ann Waidelich at 249-7920 or annwide@msn.com.

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Looking ahead to 2014 The East Side History Club is changing its schedule. Beginning in 2014 the club will host six programs a year. The club will meet on the third Saturday of February, March, April, September, October and November 2014 from 2-4 p.m. at the Goodman Community Center. The East Side History Club blog at http://eastsidehistory.wordpress.com shares local history ‘finds’ as they come to light. To submit your memories and pictures to publish on the blog, send an email to whitesarah@charter.net. The East Side History Club, a project of the Goodman Community Center, collects and shares memories of Madison’s east side. For more information contact Sarah White at 347-7329 or whitesarah@charter.net. l

North Street Many women worked in area factories during World War II, creating the first generation of “latchkey kids.” French Battery Company, which became Rayovac, (shown in this 1935 photo) was one of the local factories that employed women.

MMoCA Triennial  from page 18 residents, work collaboratively to create deeply layered, socially charged objects and installations. Loeser is not only a studio artist but also the Chair of the Department of Art at UW-Madison and a longtime professor of woodworking. The couple will be combining their skills in crafting their Triennial piece; a three-part seating lounge conceived espe-

cially for the MMoCA lobby. Their sitespecific installation, mimicking the front stoop that has become a staple of American residential architecture, will bring museum visitors together by offering a space ideal for making connections and exchanging ideas. The Triennial opening reception will be Sept. 20 from 6-9 p.m. The show runs through Jan. 5, 2014 at MMoCA. l

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So we didn’t golf, but we still scrambled to the Harmony and had some good fun. And, thankfully, everyone still helped raise funds that will help the Goodman Community Center help our community. THanK YOU! Thank you! Thank yoU!

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Best pizza-makers ever!

Hole Sponsors Ale Asylum Bullseye, Inc. Chief’s Tavern The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. Fox & Fox SC Glass Nickel Pizza Co Harmony Bar & Grill Johnson Block & Co Keva Sports Center Lake Louie Brewery, LLC Michael J. Kosovec Mallatt Pharmacy & Costume Martin Glass Co LLC MCA Network Consultants LLC Petkovsek & Moran, LLP Plaka Taverna Ridgetop Roofing and Siding, Inc. Jeanette M. Scherschel Willy St Grocery Co-op Wilson’s Bar and Grill

Other contributors A-1 Furniture • Absolutely Art • Ace Hardware- Willy St.• Richard Ades • Alchemy Cafe • Ale Asylum • AmericInn - Monona • B-Side Records • Bandung Indonesian Restaurant • Barrymore Theaer • Chuck Bayuk • Bridges Golf Course • Brothers Main • Burrito Drive • Capitol Kids • Chief’s Tavern • Chocolate Schoppe Ice Cream • Chocolaterian • Crystal Corner Bar • Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery • Keith Daniels • Amy Dixon & Bill Dixon, Esq. • Dobhan • Door Creek Golf Course • Drackenberg’s Cigar Bar • Dream Lanes • Fair Oaks Diner • FerrellGas • Flagstad Flowers & Gifts • Frank Beer • Frank Liquor • Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier • General Beer Distributors • General Beverage • Golf promotions Plus • Greenbush Bar • Harmony Bar and Grill • Harvest Restaurant • Hawk’s Landing • Heartland Credit Union • Hong Kong Cafe • Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel • Jenifer Street Market • Jacobson Bros. Meats • Jamerica • Jim’s Meat Market • Lake Louie Brewing Company • Left Bank Wines • Lo’s Tops • Lombardino’s • Louisianne’s • Mad City Music Exchange • Alison E. Mader • Madison Magazine • Maduro • Madison Mallard’s Baseball • Malt House • Marquette Neighborhood Association • Meadows of Six Mile Creek • Mediterranean Cafe • Melly Mell’s • Mermaid Cafe • Mickey’s Tavern • Monona Bootery • The Old Fashioned • Old Sugar Distillery • One Barrel Brewing • Steve O’Neill • Nick’s Restaurant • Osteria Papavero • A Pig in a Fur Coat Restaurant • Plaka Taverna • Pleasant View Golf Course • Revolution Cycles • River City Distributors • Rockin’ Robyn Creations • Roman Candle Pizza• Sardine • Schoep’s Ice Cream Company • Seafood Center • Stalzy’s Deli • Stoughton Country Club • Take Five Cafe • Tempest Restaurant • Toby’s Supper Club • Tornado Room • Twigs • Villa Tap • Weary Traveler • Willy Street Pub and Grill • Windwood of Watertown • Wonder Bar • Zimbrick European • Zimbrick Honda

It’s gonna be really, really fun!

I can hardly wait!

Join the party! We’re celebrating our 5th birthday in our new building — as the Goodman Community Center — and 60 years serving our community. 149 Waubesa St. Madison, WI 53704 241.1574

Saturday, October 5 11 AM to 2 PM Live bands, Monkey Business Improv, bingo, performances, party games, fun activities for all ages — and cake!

Learn more

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