❓ What is it?

💡 Need some inspiration?

• The Sherman neighborhood hosted a yard art class where residents worked together to create public art.
• The folks in Twin Oaks turned an unused lot into a bustling community garden.
• Dudgeon-Monroe used the funds for a self-guided nature and history trail

📝 Get involved

1. At least five community members should present their idea to their neighborhood groups and alderperson.
2. Get in touch with the Planning Division to discuss your project’s eligibility and application process.
   
   1. Linda Horvath | lhorvath@cityofmadison.com
   2. Angela Puerta | apuerta@cityofmadison.com
3. Attend the supplemental workshop.
   
   1. Via Zoom | Noon | Thurs., Jan. 19 | Virtual
   2. In-person | 5 p.m. | Thurs., Jan. 19 | Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 206
4. Submit your application by 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 via:
   
   1. Online portal
   2. Email a PDF copy to the addresses above.
   3. Print your PDF copy and hand-deliver or snail mail to 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., P.O. Box 2985, Planning Division, Madison 53701-2985.
   4. Record a video (<10 min.) answering all application questions, post to YouTube, and email the link to neighborhoods@cityofmadison.com.

• Wisconsin Metal Fest | Friday, Jan. 6 | 8-11:30 p.m. | High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave., Madison | $15 | Headbang the night away to metal bands including Lords of the Trident, Casket Robbery, and Droids Attack. 🎸
• Gallery Night | Friday, Jan. 6 | 5-11 p.m. | North Street Cabaret, 610 North St., Madison | Free admission | For a more relaxed evening, enjoy music and drinks while checking out the works of local artists.

• Full Moon Night Walk | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison | Free | Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk.
• Cooking with Chef Lily | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 1:30 p.m. | Lakeview Library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Great for the whole family — learn about different foods, where they come from, how to follow recipes, and how to use a variety of tools. 🍳

• Tailgating for a Cause | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 6 p.m. | Pooley’s, 5441 High Crossing Blvd., Madison | Free admission | Cheer on the Packers and opt into the raffle for a chance to win a brand new recliner from the Portage Furniture Store. 🎟️
• Drag Bingo | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 2-4 p.m. | The Rigby, 119 E. Main St., Madison | $5 | Enjoy bingo and bloody marys during this event brought to you by Delta Beer Lab.

• Read to a Dog | Monday, Jan. 9 | 3:30 p.m. | Pinney Library, 516 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison | Free | Read aloud to a furry friend at Pinney Library. Bring a favorite book or try a new one from their collection.
• Paint Your Pet at Delta Beer Lab | Monday, Jan. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Rd., Madison | $70 | Can’t get enough of furry friends? Enjoy a complimentary drink while painting completing a paint-by-number of the most inspirational muse of all — your pet. 🐾

• 29º | Partly cloudy | 6% chance of rain

• The Madison Common Council has approved the Complete Green Streets policy. The goal of this new policy is to prioritize and promote pedestrian and bicycle safety, mass transit, and our urban tree canopy. 🛣️

• Drug shortages are affecting facets of health care nationwide. Locally, SSM Health and UW Health have had low supplies of amoxicillin, oseltamivir, and lidocaine. Patients affected can try health system, chain, or independent pharmacies as their supply chains may be different. 💊 (WSJ)

• The Wisconsin DNR is hoping to make responsible disposal of electronics more accessible via $50,000 in grants. Funds will be allocated as $5,000 per collection event or $10,000 per permanent collection site. Registered collectors have until Feb. 17 to apply for these grants. ♻️ (Channel 3000)

• Calling all soccer fans. Forward Madison FC announced their home opener will be on April 15 against Greenville Triumph SC (hey, GVLtoday). Use code SNOWOPENER when buying tickets online for a free Breese Stevens Field snow globe. Hurry, this offer is valid through Sunday, Jan. 8. ⚽

• Madison is topping the charts with the highest weekly earnings among Wisconsin metro areas, followed closely by Milwaukee and Sheboygan. Learn more about the state’s jobs, unemployment, and workforce data via these interactive charts. 📈 (Madison.com)

• Looking to read more in the new year but don’t know where to start? Look no further. From animal studies to Slavic sci-fi, UW Madison professors are sharing what books they loved reading in 2022. Pro tip: Head over to our 608 resolution guide for more ways to achieve your 2023 goals. 📖 (Cap Times)

• Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from going to outdoor sporting events or enjoying local hiking trails. Stock up on HotHands Hand Warmers + keep the feeling in your fingers all season long. Or try this rechargeable electric hand warmer with three different heat levels.*

🌱 Spring for seeds

• Madison Greenhouse Store | 1354 Williamson St., Madison
• Klein’s Floral | 3758 E. Washington Ave., Madison
• Bruce Company | 2830 Parmenter St., Middleton
• Jung Garden Center | multiple locations

🌱 Get growing

• Beans
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Lettuce