What’s new

• Three new gates
• Lounge area
• Expanded business center
• Play area
• Nursing suite
• Changing station for adults with special needs
• Pet relief zone

What’s to come

• Ready to Wear Fundraiser | Wednesday, June 14 | 6:30 p.m. | The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston St., Madison | $75 | The Madison Reading Project invites locals to enjoy this fashion show highlighting outfits made out of 90% paper materials.
• Library Games Day | Wednesday, June 14-Wednesday, Dec. 27 | 1 p.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Join an afternoon of your favorite games including American Mah Jongg and Rummikub.*

• Grand Opening of Lax Studio | Thursday, June 15 | 12 p.m. | 1903 Cayuga Ct., Middleton | Free | Stop by for a ribbon cutting ceremony of Middleton’s newest hair salon specializing in blondes and extensions.
• Gilda’s Backyard BBQ | Thursday, June 15 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Gilda’s Club, 7907 UW Health Ct., Middleton | $75-$280 | Gather in Gilda’s backyard for an adult evening featuring barbecue fare by Blue Plate Catering, beverages by Mr. Brews Taphouse, and live music by Granny Shot.

• iYo Quiero Dinero! | Friday, June 16 | 6-8:30 p.m. | My Arts Building, 1055 E. Mifflin St., Madison | $25-$100 | Join Midwest Mujeres in celebrating local women of color on a journey to be public speakers and storytellers.
• Good Vibes | Friday, June 16 | 10-11:30 p.m. | Robinia Courtyard, 829 E. Washington Ave., Madison | $10-$15 | Laugh it up at this relaxed local comedy show.

• Loop the Lake | Saturday, June 17 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Olbrich Park, 3527 Atwood Ave., Madison | $0-$55 | Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 11th Annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride.
• Culture by Design Art Fair | Saturday, June 17 | 1-6 p.m. | United Way of Dane County, 2059 Atwood Ave., Madison | Free | Browse the market, grab a bite, and participate as part of the community canvases.

• The Urban League of Greater Madison invites locals to the Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive this Saturday, June 17. The Red Cross is seeking Black blood donors to donate to help fight sickle cell disease + will be screening donations from Black donors for the sickle cell trait. (Madison365)

• Gov. Tony Evers announced the allocation of $50 million in LIHEAP grants to assist over 170,000 low-income households with heating costs. Wisconsinites are invited to apply to help meet their needs without sacrificing essentials. (WKOW)

• Keep your eyes peeled for Hilldale’s new miniature storefronts — a cheese and produce shop. Created by the Swedish artist collective AnonyMouse, visitors are encouraged to seek out these whimsical art installations that are hidden in plain sight on the Hilldale Shopping Center property. (NBC 15)

• Christine Ameigh of Christine’s Kitchens, is launching a weekly market behind the Madison East Shopping Center. The market, featuring local food, live music, and art, will take place every Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. from June 21 to September 20. (Channel 3000)

• Cami Kronish — former goalie for Badger women’s hockey — has signed with AIK, the Swedish pro club team. Cami played 43 games at Wisconsin and had an impressive 1.57 goals against average last season. (Fox 47)

• UW-Madison’s Center for Dairy Research has received 100+ applications for its five Cheese Tester positions. Those hired can anticipate sampling up to 24 cheese varieties and 12 pizzas per week, in addition to a variety of other foods. Applications close Wednesday, June 21. (Madison.com)

• Madison’s west side is welcoming a new Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 7104 Watts Rd., near the Walmart. Managing partner Jackson Herd said it took years of effort to bring the steak chain to this location, making it the second Texas Roadhouse in the city. (Channel 3000)

• Sandía. Start using it in conversation in three weeks.*

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