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There’s a perfect present for every mom

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every mom
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Every mom deserves a special gift from our Mother’s Day Gift Guide. | Graphic provided by 6AM City
This year, instead of grabbing a last-minute present from the store, why not get the mom figure in your life a gift that is truly unique?

To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide featuring items from our online store, Six & Main, as well as products we love from other popular brands.

Moms are important to us all year, but Mother’s Day is when we can really show how special they truly are to us. From presents for the food and beverage fan to the art collector, let this gift guide lead you to the perfect present.

The outdoor enthusiast
The art collector
  • Add to mom’s art collection with pieces featuring dramatic skies, panoramic mountain vistas, and small-town area street scenes by Jeff Pittman Art.
  • For coastal vibes, explore colorful artwork by Dream a little ART SC.
  • If the walls are already full of beautiful art, fear not. This modern ceramic vase is the perfect decorative accent. Bonus: this vibrant coffee table book is chock-full of exquisite scenes from Mykonos.
The fashion lover
While this list is a great way to start shopping for mom, we’re working to grow our store, Six and Main, and would love to add more local vendors. If you know any local brands we should be promoting, let us know.

Wait, there’s more... Click the button below to explore presents for mothers who love home decor, snacks, beverages, and more.
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Events
Friday, April 28
  • Huge Garage Sale | Friday, Apr. 28-Saturday, Apr. 29 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Nathaniel + Harriet Dean House Back Porch, 4718 Monona Dr., Madison | Free | Proceeds support the Dean House museum and Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society.
  • Sensory Friendly Night | Friday, Apr. 28 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., Madison | Free | Children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or sensory challenges can experience the museum during Sensory-Friendly Hours.
Saturday, April 29
  • Grown Up Show | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 8 p.m. | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave., Madison | $25-$27 | This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13.
  • Lone River Ranch Rita Samplings | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Woodmans East, 3817 Milwaukee St., Madison | Free | Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with free samples of the brand-new Lone River Ranch Rita variety pack, and stock up for the big celebration.*
Sunday, April 30
  • Henry Ptacek Quartet | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Cafe CODA, 1224 Williamson St., Madison | $10 | This group of improvisers focuses on jazzy groove-based music.
  • Spiritual and Wellness Expo | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison | Free | Shop vendors, visit with psychics, and sit in on talks and readings taking place in Garver Canvas throughout the day.
Monday, May 1
  • Artists at Work | Monday, May 1 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Hatch Art House, 1248 Williamson St., Madison | Free | Stop by opening night of Hatch’s art show featuring the work of artists who are not just local, but who also make up the Hatch Art House team of employees.
Friday, May 5
Events calendar here
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Wellness

🧠 Clean energy and clear brain
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  • Motivation (to stop procrastinating)
  • Logic (for deep, analytical thinking)
Take their quiz to find your personalized blends and get 15% off your order with code 6amcity.*
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News Notes
Traffic
Transit
  • The city of Madison will award $250,000 in grants to cab companies to purchase accessible taxis for those with disabilities. The grants exclude rideshare operators and come with the stipulation that the city will have a lien on the vehicles. (Channel 3000)
Community
  • Sustain Dane’s Efficiency Navigator program is accepting applications for free energy upgrades in multi-family housing in Madison. The program is geared toward renter-occupied buildings affordable to residents at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. Those interested can apply here. (NBC 15)
  • Madison police are looking for community members to serve on Community Policing Advisory Boards, with a total of 30 advisors needed across six districts. The goal is to improve trust between police and neighborhoods. (Madison.com)
Sports
  • The Green Bay Packers made their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft last night. Edge rusher/defensive end Lukas Van Ness will be sporting green and gold very soon. Rounds 2 and 3 are tonight, and rounds 4-7 are on Saturday. (WKOW)
  • The Madison Mallards will adopt the name “The Old Fashioneds” for one home game on Saturday, July 1. They’ll also aim to break the world record for the largest brandy old fashioned, with portions sold to attendees during the Fourth of July weekend homestand game. (NBC 15)
Pets
  • The Madison Parks Foundation is unveiling a new tribute and memorial sculpture honoring dogs and the parks they love at the Quann Park dog park — 1802 Quann-Olin Pkwy. The event on Sunday, April 30 will feature food trucks and local dog-friendly partners.
Health
  • Did you know? Some health conditions affect minority communities more than others. To find solutions to our health problems, researchers need to understand our stories. Share yours by signing up for the All of Us Research Program.*
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Giveaway

Good news for locals
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Get ready to share good news for a chance to win $500 cash. | Graphic provided by 6AM City
Did you know you have until next Monday to share good, local news with your neighbors on Nextdoor and be entered for a chance to win $500 in cold hard cash?

The road to possibly winning the cash is simple:
  1. At the top of all of our articles, there are buttons to easily share stories, and we’ve recently added a button to share on Nextdoor.
  2. After clicking the icon, you’ll either log in or create a new Nextdoor account.
  3. Create a post using your favorite 608today article with a caption for your community.
  4. Once you are happy with your post, click “POST” and you will be entered to win $500 automatically.
  5. Respond with likes + comments
  6. You can share as many articles as you’d like, just as long as you believe they will benefit your neighborhood!
The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 10 in our newsletter and social channels. There’s no limit on the number of entries for the contest. The selected winner will be someone who shares a story that receives a lot of engagement (likes, comments, and shares) on Nextdoor.

Read full eligibility and giveaway terms here.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Ally
From the editor
Would it be weird to show up to that dog park sculpture unveiling without a dog? I may have to take a trip to my parent’s house to dognap my family dog because an afternoon of food trucks, dogs, and public art is going to be hard to pass up. Eddie, pack your bags.

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