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• Madison RV Show 2023 | Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (4 p.m. end Sunday) | Alliant Energy Center, Madison | $10 | Browse through 100,000 sqft of campers, RVs, and outdoorsy vendors.
• Fangirl Fantasy | Friday, Feb. 3 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 115 King St., Madison | $18-$20 | This dance party — presented by fangirls, for fangirls — will be playing hits from One Direction and 5SOS.

• Full Moon Night Walk | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison | Free | Bask under the moonlight during this naturalist-led educational nature walk.
• Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Edgewater and Lake Mendota, 1001 Wisconsin Pl., Madison | $0-$55 | Cheer from the shoreline or participate in this 5k across frozen Lake Mendota.

• Crash! Boom! Bang! Madison Polka Riot | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 1 p.m. | High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave., Madison | $15 | Start ‘em young. Get the kids moving at this Polkapalooza facilitated by the Madison Children’s Museum and WORT-FM.
• Lunar New Year Lion Dance | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 12-1 p.m. | Lisa Link Peace Park, 452 State St., Madison | Free | The Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association will perform a traditional Lion Dance and bless a few State Street businesses to bring good fortune to 608 in 2023.

• Family Gaming | Monday, Feb. 6 | 4 p.m. | Hawthorne Library, 2707 E. Washington Ave., Madison | Free | Families are encouraged to play video and board games together at this community and family bonding event.
• West Area Plan Kickoff Meeting | Monday, Feb. 6 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Residents of the West Area planning zone are invited to give their input on this upcoming year-long planning project.

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• Jimmy the Groundhog saw his shadow yesterday for Groundhog Day, which means six more weeks of winter. However, next week’s 30º temperature increase may prove the prophetic rodent to be untrustworthy. (Channel 3000)

• Project Home is a local nonprofit offering support for low-to-moderate income households in need of home repairs. With programs for minor and major repairs, residents can apply for assistance with everything from leaky faucets to HVAC and plumbing. 🛠️ (NBC 15)
• Calling all artists. The Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center is asking local sculptors to submit designs for its 2023 sculpture exhibition. Five designs will be chosen to be put on display starting this May. The submission deadline is Wednesday, March 1.

• SSM Health made a $100,000 donation to the Urban League of Greater Madison. This money will go towards the organization’s Black Business Hub. Opening this summer, this hub aims to foster Black and minority-owned entrepreneurship opportunities. (Madison 365)

• Any fellow “Abbott Elementary” fans out there? Tyler James Williams will be the keynote speaker during UW-Madison’s 2023 Black History Month celebrations. The actor, who got his start on “Everybody Hates Chris,” will be in town on Tuesday, Feb. 21 for this free and open-to-the-public event. 🎤

• National Wear Red Day. This initiative to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease is more than wearing a color. You can also set up a fundraising page and find volunteer options to make a difference in the lives of women across the country. 🫀

• In Monday’s newsletter, we mistakenly referred to Bob Goodman as Steve. We’ve updated the article and newsletter with the correction.

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