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• COVID Vaccine Clinic | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 4 p.m. | Lakeview Library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters administered by Public Health Madison and Dane County.

• International Overdose Awareness Day | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 5-8:30 p.m. | James Madison Park, 614 East Gorham St., Madison | Free | Vendor fair, local resources, test strips, and Ian’s Pizza.
• Nduduzo Makhathini | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 7-10 p.m. | North Street Cabaret, 610 North St., Madison | $20-$25 | Enjoy a live jazz performance.

• When We Were Emo | Friday, Sept. 1 | 6 p.m. | Crucible, 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison | $15-$20 | Get nostalgic at this live-band emo party.
• Zack Fox | Friday, Sept. 1 | 9-10:30 p.m. | Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., Madison | Free | This comedy show is free and open exclusively to UW-Madison students.

• Volunteer at Taste of Madison | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 1-9:30 p.m. | Capitol Square, Madison | Free | Sign up to help Black Girl Magic Educational Services with beverage vending at Taste of Madison.
• Wisconsin vs. Buffalo | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 2:30 p.m. | Camp Randall, 1440 Monroe St., Madison | $35+ | College football season kicks off in Madison.

• Family Nature Walk | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | UW Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison | Free | Families with kids elementary age and younger are invited to learn and explore.

• The Madison Plan Commission granted approvals for the future Wisconsin History Center on the square. The unanimous decision includes demolition permits for three North Carroll Street buildings. City Council’s final votes are forthcoming. (Madison.com)

• Hunting season is upon us with multiple openings starting in September. The Wisconsin DNR urges hunters to double-check regulations and season dates online before heading out. Also on the DNR’s website is a list of public land with hunting blinds. (Channel 3000)

• Stop by Monroe Street this Friday, Sept. 1 for First Friday — a monthly evening event celebrating the street’s retail stores and restaurants with discounts and specials. This week’s event will feature live music at Wingra Park from 6 to 8 p.m.

• This evening, 10 commendable youth workers will be honored and two will be presented with “Legends of Out-of-School Time” awards. The recognition ceremony will be at the Madison Arts Youth Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Honorees include workers from Centro Hispano, Goodman Community Center, and Rooted.

• Look up. Tonight’s full moon is not only the second one this month (aka a blue moon); it’s also the last supermoon we’ll see until 2032, appearing 8% bigger and 16% brighter than usual. Check local charts for the best time to view. Bonus: shop for telescopes. (NPR)

• The Greenway Shopping Center will soon be home to a J.Crew store. While exact details have yet to be released, this will be the state’s second store, joining the city of Wauwatosa. (NBC 15)

• 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.*

Tenants

• Most leases require owner’s permission to sublet.
• Get any promises made by your landlord in writing.
• Apply for rent abatement if code violations aren’t taken care of.

Owners

• If you don’t provide check-in/check-out forms, you must return the entire security deposit.
• Give at least a 24-hour notice before entering tenant’s unit — bonus points for giving an estimate on duration of the visit.
• Late fees can’t be more than 5% of a month’s rent.

• Fall into the season of baking with Adams Apple Co biscuit mixes. You’ll have all the ingredients you’ll need to create a delicious apple-based treat.

• Hosting a dinner party this fall? Treat your guests to one-of-a-kind laser-etched glasses from CEB Studio. Find your city’s design here.

• The best thing to scoop into your coffee (or tea, or smoothies) daily? Collagen that’s grass-fed, pasture-raised, and has 18 grams of protein per serving. Enter: NativePath’s Collagen Peptides.

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.