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• Evening Book Club | Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 7-8 p.m. | Sun Prairie Public Library, 1350 Linnerud Dr., Sun Prairie | Free | Chat with other bibliophiles about “Funny Farm” by Laurie Zaleski.
• Trivia | Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Hop Haus Brewing Co., 2975 Sub-Zero Parkway, Fitchburg | Cost of purchase | Bring your smartest friends for a chance to win prizes by answering general trivia questions.

• 1 Million Cups Madison | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 8:45-10 a.m. | StartingBlock, 821 E. Washington Ave., Madison | Free | Entrepreneurs are invited to network and workshop ideas via presentations from those with early-stage startups followed by a feedback session.
• Parent/Child Happy Hour | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 4-7 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison | $15 | Craft stations and cave building for them, and cocktails for you.

• Leap (Year) Into M365 Records | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Bring your Microsoft 365 and Purview questions to this “Ask Me Anything” session with the experts from Cadence Solutions.
• “Leaders of Madison’s Black Renaissance” Film Screening | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 7 p.m. | Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr., Madison | Free | Watch an award-winning film that introduces viewers to nearly 40 of Madison’s most prolific Black leaders.

• Vintage Shop Hop | Friday, March 1 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Main Street, Sun Prairie | Cost of purchase | Participating shops will be hosting specials, live music, food, and extended hours.
• Joe Mande | Friday, March 1 | Comedy on State, 202 State St., Madison | $18 | 7:30 p.m. | This comedian has writing credits on “The Good Place” and “Parks and Recreation.”

• Cider Class | Saturday, March 2 | 9:30-11 a.m. | The Cider Farm, 8216 Watts Rd., Madison | $30 | Learn from professionals how to ferment cider at home.
• Kid Disco | Saturday, March 2 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company, 357 Price Pl., Madison | $6-$20 | An afternoon of family-friendly music with DJ Nick Nice, face painting, and complimentary snacks and drinks for kiddos.

• The Wisconsin DNR warns of high fire risk statewide due to dry conditions after recent wildfires prompted the suspension of burn permits in 38 counties, including Dane County. Residents are advised against outdoor burning and to use caution with equipment. (NBC 15)

• Starting this Sunday, March 3, the Streets Division will start 16-hour street sweeping shifts, aiming to clear winter debris before spring rains. Locals are urged to respect overnight parking restrictions to avoid towing and keep trash and recycling bins off of the street.

• Madison School Board selects Joe Gothard as superintendent over finalists Mohammed Choudhury and Yvonne Stokes. Gothard’s contract, pending board signatures, begins in July, succeeding interim Lisa Kvistad. The search involved community input and Alma Advisory Group assistance. (Wisconsin State Journal)

• Applications for the Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program are open for children aged 14+. The paid summer internship engages youth in local government through mentorship and city project contribution. Applications are due by Friday, March 22.

• Concerns continue to mount regarding the F-35 noise at Truax Field. A noise study draft concludes that by 2027, the jet noise will put about 1,100 residences under decibel exposures considered incompatible with residential living. (Wisconsin State Journal)

• The National and The War on Drugs are coming to Breese Stevens Field on Thursday, Sept. 26. Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. Additionally, the Goo Goo Dolls, Kane Brown, REO Speedwagon, and others will be headlining at Milwaukee’s Summerfest. (5 Chicago)

• Parched Eagle Brewery, at 1444 E. Washington Ave. and attached to Aftershock Classic Arcade, will have its last day on Friday, March 1. “We’ve had a good run,” its Instagram account reads, “but it’s time to move on.” They’ve been in operation for almost nine years.

• Fish “Fry”-day is back at Ian’s Pizza. Every Friday at all the restaurant’s locations, while supplies last, pizza topped with tartar sauce, mozzarella, French fries, fish nuggets, and crunchy coleslaw will be available.

• Actor Bradley Whitford, who went to Madison East High School, tells his story as a budding actor there, on “Arts Educators Save the World,” a podcast co-created by UW-Madison professor Erica Halverson. (Wisconsin State Journal)

• Madison School and Community Recreation released its guide for summer camps. There are a variety of camps for preschool, elementary, and middle school students, as well as sports camps.

• Love to read in bed? Us, too. Some helpful tools we love: a rechargeable book light to clip on books or a remote control page turner for Kindle readers.*

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