1. Love
2. Risk
3. Joy
4. Engagement
5. Reflection

1. Read
2. Write
3. Talk
4. Sing
5. Play

Schedule

• Monday, July 10
• Monday, July 17
• Monday, July 24

• Monday, July 31
• Monday, August 7
• Monday, August 14

• Concerts on the Square | Wednesday, July 5 | 5-9 p.m. | Capitol Square, 2 E. Main St., Madison | Free | Pack your picnic blanket and cooler for the first COS of the summer.

• Ladies Night | Thursday, July 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Lake Louie Brewing, 1079 American Wy., Verona | Cost of purchase | Bring your gal pals out for live music, the Egg Naanana food truck, and the release of the brewery’s new Mamacita fruited sour.
• First Care Mobile Clinic for Women | Thursday, July 6 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sunshine Place, 1632 W. Main St., Sun Prairie | Free | Free women’s wellness services including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, testing, and treatments — call 608-259-1605 to make an appointment.

• Midnight Madness | Friday, July 7 | 7-10 p.m. | Allied Family Center, 4619 Jenewein Rd. | Free | Students aged 12-18 with a current high school ID are welcome to come for snacks, indoor soccer + basketball, and other activities.
• Home Garden Tour | Friday, July 7-Saturday, July 8 | Home locations given upon ticket purchase | $13-$15 | Stroll through six garden sanctuaries in the wooded Village of Shorewood Hills.

• Fitchburg Festival of Speed | Saturday, July 8 | Agora Pavilion, 5500 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Fitchburg | Free | Biking, running, beer, music, and fireworks.
• Community Firefly Hike | Saturday, July 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Indian Lake County Park 8183 WI-19 Cross Plains | Free | Educational exhibits, crafts, and s’mores will be offered before the late night hike.

• In January 2024, the historic Rubin’s Furniture building on the 300 block of East Wilson Street will be transformed into The Saddlery — a hotel-apartment hybrid. This “aparthotel” by NCG Hospitality will offer both short-term stays and long-term rentals. (Cap Times)

• Don’t miss the Art Fair on the Square this Saturday, July 8-Sunday, July 9. Visitors are invited to browse + shop the work of over 500 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, and clothing.

• Due to the Art Fair, this Saturday’s Farmers’ Market will be held at Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin St. The market will be open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Breese Stevens will have its concessions stand open — which means shoppers are welcome to enjoy a beer while they browse. (NBC15)

• Pasture and Plenty’s Kid’s Cook summer classes kick off next week. Sign up today for one or more of the six sessions available ranging from summer baking to street corn and tacos. Classes run for two hours and cost $60 per kid.

• Join Madison Parks and MSCR in celebrating National Park and Recreation Month. Share on social media how parks and recreation impact your life using #WhereCommunityGrows. Participate in events + activities, including nature walks, workshops, swim nights, movies, and volunteer opportunities.

• A Wild Rumpus isn’t just for the storybooks — Madison Public Library is hosting multiple opportunities for child-led play in the park this summer. They’ll provide special play equipment to spark your children’s imagination. Read: Kids are encouraged to get messy, be creative, and have fun at six events from Monday, July 10-Monday, Aug. 14.*

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