Most recently Visions Night Club, 3554 E. Washington Ave. will soon take on its newest form. | Rendering via Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP

Two new Madison grocery stores — Maurer’s Urban Market and Gooh Grocery — are in the works, here’s what we know so far:

Gooh Grocery

What | The closest food options in this area are Hy-vee — which is on the opposite side of two busy roads — and Kwik Trip. Gooh Grocery aims to be a more accessible option for nearby residents. The 3,200-sqft store will feature food options that are culturally relevant to the surrounding community, which includes West African, Hmong, and Latino residents. In addition to affordable groceries, the upstairs portion of the property will have apartment units.

Who | Jerreh Kujabi and Samba Baldeh chose to turn this former strip club into an affordable + accessible resource for people in the surrounding neighborhoods. “We intend to work with all the state and city agencies that provide food stamps ... so that the food is not only accessible by proximity, but also by affordability,” says Baldeh.

When | It’s projected to be open by summer.

Where | 3554 E. Washington Ave.

KEHLS CASINO.JPG — The 75-year-old building was originally opened as Kehl’s Casino. | Image via MCO Digital Commonwealth

Maurer’s Urban Market

What | The South Park Street Pick ‘n Save will soon close down. To ensure the south side does not go without access to fresh food, the City is purchasing space from the Truman Olsen development project to lease to a grocer. The 24,000-sqft grocery store will be located at the base of this development, which is currently under construction.

Who | Kristie Maurer is eager to bring healthy food options to the neighborhood. “I am beyond excited to be branching out on my own and creating a local, woman-owned grocery store,” says the second-generation grocer.

When | It’s projected to be open by the end of 2023.

Where | 815 Cedar St. — at the base of the Truman Olsen development project.

Here, you can see the development’s location in relation to the current Pick n’ Save store. | Rendering via Rule Enterprises, LLC

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EVENTS

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Today, March 13

Wine and Design | Monday, Mar. 13 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wine and Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Madison | $55 | Create a mosaic masterpiece while sipping on a glass of wine. 🖼️

Tuesday, March 14

Pi Day with Pies by Emily | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 5-7 p.m. | State Line Distillery, 1413 Northern Ct., Madison | Free | Join Pies by Emily for hand pies and craft cocktails.
Euchre | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Starkweather Brewing Co., 2439 Atwood Ave., Madison | Free | Drink beer, play cards, and make new friends, with prizes awarded at the end. 🍺
Trivia in the Forward Club, hosted by America’s Pub Quiz | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6-10 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin St., Madison | Free | Grab a group of friends and show off your trivia skills.*

Wednesday, March 15

Wisconsin Book Festival presents Dr. Evelyn Alsultany | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 7 p.m. | Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison | Dr. Evelyn Alsultany will speak on institutional patterns and diversity initiatives.
First Time Home Buyers: Cocktails and Conversations | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | 800 W. Broadway, Monona | Free | Experts will help you navigate the home buying process.

Thursday, March 16

Words with Nerds | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Crucible, 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison | $10-$15 | This month’s R-rated educational lecture topics include how to unionize your workplace, polar bears, and the science of MEAT. 🧠

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

31º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain

Transit

Do you want to learn more about the influx of road closures due to Madison’s Bus Rapid Transit Project? Register for tomorrow’s public info meeting.

Health

Dane County has found a location for its mental health crisis center. What was once the Huber Jail Facility will open in 2024 as the Mental Health Crisis Triage and Restoration Center. (NBC 15)
Over 1.6 million Wisconsin residents enrolled in Medicaid will have to look out for renewal deadlines between June 2023 and May 2024. A law passed in 2020 prevented states from kicking people out of Medicaid. Lawmakers voted in December to phase out the continuous coverage requirement. 🗓️ (WPR)

Sports

Let the madness begin. The Marquette Golden Eagles are representing Wisconsin in this year’s NCAA tournament. The No. 2 seed men’s team will open up the tournament against No. 15 seed Vermont on Friday at 1:45 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio. The women will face off against South Fla. on Thursday, March 16.

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National Napping Day. Yup, the best day ever. Shop our favorite sleepytime picks for a cool and comfy snooze like this kooky but effective eye mask and this cutting edge mattress topper with a water cooling system. 💤*

DYK

Fun local fact: El ave oficial de Madison es el flamenco de plástico para césped. Find the translation of this fun fact in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

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Madisonian

Happy (early) birthday, 608today member Wayne L. (March 14). We hope your special day is filled with all of your favorite things in Madison! Did you know when you become a 608today member, you’ll get a birthday shoutout, too? Join today. 🎉

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SPORTS

Give it a hurl ☘️

A worn white ball with curved stitching like a baseball lies on a pitch of sunny grass.

The ball is called a sliotar, pronounced “slit-er.” | Photo by Adrian via Pexels

There are many ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but have you heard about hurling? No, not that kind of hurling. We’re talking about the Irish sport.

What is hurling?

This ancient Gaelic game is the national sport of Ireland and looks a bit like field hockey played with a baseball.

Players use a wooden stick to pass and score points by shooting through the opponent’s goalpost. Players use the stick (called a hurl or hurley) to hit and balance the ball (called a sliotar).

Want to learn all the official rules? Check out the US Gaelic Athletic Association (USGAA).

Get involved

Whether you want to hurl yourself onto the field or be a spectator, the Hurling and Football Club of Madison has you covered. Scope out the competition, as well as other Gaelic sports, with the USGAA’s interactive map.

THE WRAP

DYK, translated: The official bird of Madison is the plastic lawn flamingo. Brush up on your Spanish skills with a subscription to Babbel (currently 60% off exclusively for 608today readers now through Sunday, March 19).*

Today’s issue was written by Ally.

Editor’s pick: I’m not much of a math gal, but that’s not going to stop me from celebrating Pi Day tomorrow. I’m thinkin’ Batch Bakehouse or Paleo Mama.

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