2012 Recyclopedia

The 2012 Recyclopedia is now availabel on line. You will find it at http://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/documents/recyclopedia.pdf

It has information on all the changes to our curbside recycling program that will go into effect on January 1, 2012.

George Dreckmann Recycling Coordinator

2012 Neighborhood Grant Program

The Department of Planning and Community & Economic Development, Planning Division, is pleased to announce that the 2012 Neighborhood Grant Program cycle has opened. The program is designed to help neighborhood associations build capacity, beautify public places, and plan for the future. Grant projects help to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods, and the City as a whole.

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See the Fantasy Holiday in Lights from a hayride

See the Fantasy Holiday in Lights in Olin Park from a haywagon! Experience this Madison holiday tradition in a unique way. Get your friends and family together, snuggle up under some warm blankets and enjoy the beautiful lights and the downtown lights in the background.   Book your new holiday tradition today.

Dates: November 12 – 23, 5:30p.m. & 6:45p.m. Registration:

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2012 Madison Park Reservations Begin November 15

The 2012 reservations Madison Parks shelters and the Gates of Heaven will begin November 15, 2011.

Madison Parks has 20 shelters nestled in Madison’s unique and scenic parks. Each shelter has a restroom, electricity and water and are an ideal location for your graduation party, family reunion, company picnic or wedding.

There is a high demand

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Halloween Fun in Mt. Horeb

Hello from the Mount Horeb Recreation Department! Since it is that spooky time of the year, we wanted to let you know about our CREEPY CRAWL event that will take place this Friday, October 28th! The Creepy Crawl is a haunted hike through a portion of the Military Ridge Trail. The trail will be lit with carved pumpkins and lined

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Downtown Madison Family Halloween

The Downtown Madison Family Halloween will offer a day of fun on State Street and the Capitol Square on Friday, October 28, 2011.  Afternoon activities for families and kids 12 and under include Halloween magic shows, hayrides around the Capitol Square, ghostly songs and stories, festive Halloween family portraits, trick or treating at participating businesses, and more.  Stay into the

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Food for Fitness Ends Oct. 31

Last Week – Food For Fitness – ends October 31

Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive wants to help you get fit AND help feed the Northside!

Bring in a non-perishable food item (or hygiene product) and use the exercise room or open gym for FREE! The food items will be donated to the LakeView Food Pantry.

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Rake Leaves or Play Golf?

What would you rather do….rake leaves this weekend – or play golf??  That’s what we thought!!  Get out and play – before the snow starts flying!

4 Premiere Courses, 72 Challenging Holes – Steps from your front door! Glenway, Monona, Odana Hills, Yahara Hills www.cityofmadison.com/golf

Yahara Hills Fall Specials 18 holes with cart – $30 and $35 (without

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“Access to Power” Civic Forum

Make a difference in the City of Madison!

City of Madison officials will hold the first ever “Access to Power” Civic Forum on Wednesday, October 26, at the Madison Urban League, 2222 South Park Street from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The forum will assist Madison residents as they work to become more involved in city government as well as provide

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Madison Parks Hayrides are filling up fast. Book yours today!

Have Bales of Fun on Madison Parks Hayrides There are many opportunities for you, your family, or group to enjoy. http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/celebrate/hayrides.cfm

1. Group Hayrides: Enjoy a crisp fall evening with a hayride in Madison Parks. Madison Parks is offering hayrides in Cherokee Marsh, Elver & Olin Parks beginning now through November 23. Perfect for scout troops, community groups,

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Streets Division Fall Newsletter

The Fall, 2011 edition of the Streets Division newsletter can be found at

http://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/newsletters/documents/2011Fall.pdf

You will find information on leaf collection, the Madison Stuff Exchange, and changes to the recycling program that will take place in January, 2012.

George Dreckmann

Free Leaf Bales at Forest Hill Cemetery

While many folks are busy putting their gardens to bed for the winter, and wisely using the leaves from their own yards for mulch, many people may be looking for even more leaves. Problem solved … Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Road, has free, baled leaves available to the public. The leaves are along the roads in the cemetery. The

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