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Holiday jump-start Not a gift guide.

Just a few shopping ideas to get you in gear.

By Linda Falkenstein There are two problems — at least —

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with holiday shopping these days. One is that no one seems to need or even want anything more. Deferring gratification is passé.

Still, we have been brought up to believe that it is better to give than to receive. So give we must.

The other problem? Finding time to shop.

What about asking a personal shopper to take care of your holiday buying for you?

Kathryn Newhouse operates a Madisonarea “concierge service” that could theoretically shop for a client. But Newhouse says that while people might imagine that personal shoppers are doing “something glamorous like picking up diamond jewelry for the customer or booking that surprise Hawaii trip,” more practical jobs are the ones that are requested. “Putting up the tree most everyone loves,” Newhouse explains, “but everyone dislikes taking it down.”

Likewise, she says, people love to personally pick out gifts, but “Returning them takes time that no one has.”

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The bottom line seems to be that even personal shoppers are not going to come up with the list — what to give your mom, uncle, cousin and co-worker. You come up with the list; they would do the schlepping.

Even so, it’s more in keeping with the holiday spirit to find your own personal gift Zen. This guide is far from prescriptive. It’s meant to be a little inspiration to get you started.

You might not think to look for stocking

stuffers at Artist & Craftsman Supply, but it’s a great place to fill up on magic tricks, puzzles, masks, stickers, novelty erasers and, of course, notepads and sketchbooks.

Don’t overlook this basement emporium’s stock of offbeat lip balms — including “Corn Dog” ($1.50) and “French Fry” ($3) flavors.

In fact you could forgo the stocking altogether by putting the goodies in a Blue Q tote, from coin purses to shoulder bags to roomy shopping sized, all made from 95% post-consumer materials and emblazoned with inventive graphics ($4-$12).

And from now through the end of December, Artist & Craftsman is selling its picture frames at 40% off list. Find something to put in them at Anthology, where austere

yet stirring prints from Pacific Northwestbased cut paper artist Nikki McClure hang side-by-side with manifestos from Little Friends of Printmaking (“Welcome to Wisconsin, Try the Fried Cheese Curds”), Pop Chart Lab (“The Very Many Varieties of Beer”) and Kennedy Prints (colorful letterpress prints of many political quotations).

Zip-Dang sells a collection of localthemed prints in the style of 19th century broadsheets that celebrate the Dane County Farmers’ Market (“a bacchanalia of flora”); different posters star a badger, a cow, a rooster, a bicycle and, of course, the venerable cheese curd (all $25).

Certainly the epicenter for Wisconsiniana is the Wisconsin Historical Museum gift shop, where the clever T-shirts play on prominent state traditions and lingo, like the Friday night fish fry, real butter, cheese curds and the penchant for calling water fountains “bubblers” ($16-$20). Most also come as mugs ($10).

More Wisco-themed gifts are to be had at Orange Tree Imports. As state shapes go, Wisconsin is blessed with good design. (Who would want a Connecticut-shaped anything, for instance?) A Wisconsin-shaped cutting board made of laminated bamboo ($20)

makes a good cheese board; it’s even better, perhaps, in slate ($35). Bucky Badger nesting dolls, available in hockey or football versions ($50) are perhaps too nice for the rug rats, but nest them on a mantel or bookcase.

Kitchen Gallery has more Wisconsinshaped cutting boards, handmade in-state from beautiful maple wood ($76).

An eminently practical state-themed gift is a state parks vehicle admission sticker, or a state trail pass, for 2015, available from the Department of Natural Resources. At $25 for a year of access to the state’s parks, or $20 for a trail pass, it’s an awfully nice gift. And you can slip it into a card and mail it without paying extra for postage, or having to stand in line with a package at the post office. The stickers should be available Dec. 1.

Delights from stocking stuffer size on up

are on hand at Little Luxuries. Four-packs of Clicks magnet sets in themes like “Paris” and “Take a Hike” will upgrade the look of your fridge. You will no longer need to go on Facebook to play Scrabble with members of your own family, with a set of Scrabble tile refrigerator magnets ($12). Most households will appreciate helpful gadgets for the kitch-

Clockwise from left: Little Friends of Printmaking poster, Cliff the Climber tea infuser, Scrabble tile fridge magnets, Blue Q Michelle Obama tote, Corn Dog lip balm, Click Paris-themed magnets, Nikki McClure ‘Breathe’ print.

Artist & Craftsman Supply 201 W. Gorham St., 608-251-2977

Anthology

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Zip-Dang 2606 Monroe St., 608-232-1602

en, like Kikkerland’s “Cliff the Climber” tea infuser ($11), a whimsically shaped aid to tea service.

At Madison Modern Market, a selection of kitchen supply items from Joseph Joseph will prove handy to the small house or apartment dweller or anyone without enough cupboard space. Particularly nifty are the fold-flat chopping boards ($16-$22), which turn into a trough to aid in, say, vegetable transfer into a pot, and the fold-flat cheese grater ($20), which just helps with storage when it’s not in use.

There’s a growing trend to ask visitors to remove their shoes at the door, especially true in the sloppy boot-wearing months.

Keep a trove of heavy-knit slippers on hand for guests so their feet stay warm and their socks stay clean. The SERRV stores have a selection of colorful slippers ($25) and mukluk-sized socks ($22), all knit in Nepal. The slipper proceeds go to support women at the Kumbeshwar Technical School in Lalitpur, Nepal; the oversized socks are fairly traded, and support local artisans.

Sure, there are

knick-knacks at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art gift shop, but this is a great spot to spend

a little more money for a gift that delivers a lot more impact. Stunning nature-motif tableware from the Four Seasons Design Group includes twig or oak leaf trivets ($52-$81) and ginkgo leaf or asparagus spear serving sets ($70-$102), cast in pewter or zinc, stylish enough for a dinner party but so pleasurable you may want to use them every day.

MMoCA also stocks a colorful array of leather ILI totes — dignified but stylish purses that can double as backpacks due to cleverly configured straps ($106-$125).

Another beautiful bag is the Dot Fox tote by Fluffy Co., at Century House, with leather handles and a cheerful fox motif screen-printed on organic cotton ($58).

If you’re looking for more of a man bag, Context carries the red-and-black plaid Filson tote ($50), which lends a note of lumberjack to carrying things around town.

Throw in some lovely rustic Hillside socks ($18). Your giftee will never again be embarrassed the next time he’s asked to take his shoes off at a party. r

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30 N. Carroll St., 608-264-6555

Orange Tree Imports 1721 Monroe St., 608-255-8211

Kitchen Gallery 107 King St., 608-467-6544

Department of Natural Resources 101 S. Webster St., 608-266-2621

Little Luxuries 230 State St., 608-255-7372

Madison Modern Market

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SERRV 224 State St., 608-251-2370 2701 Monroe St., 608-233-4438

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art 227 State St., 608-257-0158, ext. 257

Century House 3029 University Ave., 608-233-4488

Context 113 King St., 608-250-0113

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Clockwise from top left: Asparagus spear servers, ILI backpack bag, Filson lumberjack tote, ginkgo leaf trivet, Nepali knit slippers, Joseph Joseph collapsible grater.

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ALL-CLAD 3-QUART SAUTÉ PAN $99.99 (reg. $225.00) Sear, braise, deglaze, and simmer all in one pan. An All-Clad best seller, this American-made classic is useful for any home cook. Stop into The Kitchen Gallery to take advantage of this and all of our holiday specials!

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CLASSIC SOLE The original Birkenstock: A simple idea that’s made feet happy for over 200 years. You walk, the shoe molds to your foot. You feel good. We feel good.

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IT’S FRASIER FIR SEASON! Experience the beloved just-cut forest scent of Frasier Fir by Thymes this holiday season.

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Help Make the Season Bright for Local Teens in Need! While shopping downtown, pick up a gift to donate to United Way. See visitdowntownmadison.com or stop by the Downtown Visitor Center (452 State St.) for details.

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GET CRAFTY Concoct your own unique gifts with our singular selection of organic oils and herbs. We’ve got everything to create blissful bath salts, lip balms, healing salves and aromatherapy candles. You’ll even find decorative bottles and jars for the perfect touch.

Community Pharmacy On State Street & Gorham • 608-251-3242 www.communitypharmacy.coop

THIS YEAR, SAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM WISCONSIN Find unique Wisconsin-made jewelry and pottery, iconic and ironic gifts from our “Real Wisconsin” line, and a great selection of Wisconsin books for young and old readers alike.

Wisconsin Historical Museum 30 N Carroll St. on Madison’s Capitol Square 888-999-1669 or shop.wisconsinhistory.org When it comes to winter it’s all about layers, we have plenty of necklaces instore from shabby chic to small and simple. You are sure to find the perfect gift!

Goodman’s Jewelers 220 State Street, Madison 608-257-3644 www.goodmansjewelers

WE HAVE YOU COVERED. Phones are much more than they used to be. Plus, they’ve become fragile.

Protect them! We have the largest selection of accessories for all iPhones, androids, tablets and laptops. And we repair phones and laptops fast!

Shieldmans 449 State St. Suite C • 608-819-8922 www.Shieldmans.com

Candinas Chocolates are made with the freshest ingredients by Swiss-trained confectioner Markus Candinas. Available in 2, 9, 16, 25, or 36 piece boxes depending how many gifts you want to give, or get this year.

Candinas Chocolatier 11 West Main St. (608) 845-1545 www.candinas.com

GIVE THE GIFT OF ART Featuring a wide array of art and art-inspired gifts, jewelry and a large selection of fun, quirky gift items. We have something for everyone on your list! Located in the expansion, the Museum Shop is open Tuesday through Sunday, or shop online!

Chazen Museum of Art Shop

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750 University Ave • 608-263-2246 www.chazen.wisc.edu/shop

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An un-Frozen shopping list Gifts that capture the zeitgeist without buying into the merchandising

A classic: Corolle’s ‘Calin’ doll

By Sari Judge If you ask the buyers for mega-retailers like Toys ‘R Us, Target and Walmart what the hot kid gifts will be this holiday season, they’ll likely give a cool, one-word answer — “Frozen.” As in the outrageously popular Disney animated feature, still ruling the pop culture zeitgeist, not to mention mass toy manufacturing, a year after its theatrical release.

Battery-operated light-up Elsa dolls, Pop-O-Matic games featuring Olaf and glittery Anna dress-up attire are all expected to be top sellers in the Big Box world.

But if the thought of hearing “Let It Go” on a purple, plastic Frozen-themed boom box is enough to make your blood boil, there’s no “need to hold it back anymore.”

the ’70s and ’80s, $27.50) have been brought back by smaller companies and definitely have a following.”

Scholtes also expects cooperative board games, where players work together in order to “win,” including Peaceable Kingdom’s “Lost Puppies” and “Hoot Owl Hoot!” (both $19) and eeBoo’s “Community” ($24) and “Obstacles” ($19.75), to be popular with parents of the younger set this holiday season.

The Capitol Square-based kids’ specialty shop did sell out of its Frozen-influenced costumes earlier in the season. Scholtes notes that she purchased them from a supplier that specializes in higher-quality

“Retro toys have been hot in the spe-

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cialty market, and have certainly been strong for us,” says Capitol Kids owner Peg Scholtes. “Many things like the original Spirograph (the geometric drawing toy, $17, deluxe version $32) and Simon (the iconic electronic memory game from

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Coveted: Madame Alexander’s Sleeping Beauty

Tech-minded: Snap Circuits Lights kit

dress-up attire. “It’s amazing to me that such a beautiful film could spawn so many unattractive, junky toys,” she muses.

Dolls are a hallmark of Hilldale-based Playthings. Kelly Nigl, the store’s buyer and manager, says, “Corolle is our most popular brand and has been for years.”

The French company’s dolls come in a variety of styles for different ages, from first dolls up to 14-inch fashion dolls for older kids more interested in wardrobe changes ($43-$85). With their smooth vinyl skin that smells vaguely of vanilla, a Corolle signature trait, Nigl believes these classic dolls

will melt the hearts of even the most ardent Frozen fans. But if the child in your life is dead-set on a character doll, the store also carries the coveted collector series from Madame Alexander, the company that produced the first ever licensed doll back in 1939 (Scarlett O’Hara from Gone with the Wind). Playthings regularly carries both Cinderella ($90) and Sleeping Beauty ($85).

Driftless Studio owner Anne Stack Connor says that “Klutz books are selling really well. We can hardly keep them in stock.”

Klutz books “guide you through an artor science-related activity and provide all the materials kids need to be successful,” says Connor. Fun titles like Mini Pom-Pom Pets and Spiral Draw (both $20) make perfect presents for under the tree, she notes: “Just think about it — no need to worry about remembering the batteries.”

Driftless also carries an impressive selection of locally themed gifts. Pick up something that celebrates home like a Badger-red onesie ($21) or sterling silver area code pendant emblazoned with the familiar (608) (Wakenspun Metal Werks, $35).

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“Frozen really brought Norwegian culture into the discussion,” says Patrice Roe, owner of Nordic Nook, a downtown Stoughton institution that specializes in Scandinavian gifts and apparel. “We couldn’t be more thrilled that it’s introduced the beauty of the country to a whole new audience.”

Roe says items like a hardback edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen ($18), the tale that inspired Disney’s cinematic juggernaut, as well as classic Dale of Norway snowflake sweaters (available in children’s sizes 4-12, $179) have always been popular holiday gifts.

But the store also hopes to have a strong retail season selling collectible dolls (starting at $70), many of which don “bunader,” the traditional Norwegian folk costumes that inspired the wardrobe of the film’s heroines.

Roe says the store’s kids-sized Viking helmets ($7) are also must-haves, whether or not one is of Scandinavian heritage. “That’s what so great about the Viking spirit,” she laughs. “We assimilate everyone.”r

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While your tweens may be too tethered to personal electronics to “want to build a snowman” anymore, you may be able to convince them to construct something even cooler with one of the innovative, educational toys that are the specialty of Whoops! and Co., the Sequoya Commons-based gift shop. “Older kids are really loving our Snap Circuits Lights kit from Elenco ($80),” says owner Missy Stein. Using simple electrical engineering principles, the kit allows the user to build a real circuit that operates glow-in-the-dark fans, strobe lights and a fiber optic lamp that lights up to the beat of the music from an iPod. According to Stein, other popular tech gifts for this age group include one of the many OWI Robotics kits ($26-$40) the store carries.

“Pretty much every kid dreams of a robot to do their chores,” she says.

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Naomi Richardson started the Craftacular in 2004: ‘I like to have our shoppers feel like they can come and shop at more than one booth.’

Market mania Holiday art and craft fairs are a Madison tradition

By Candice Wagener Photography by Sharon Vanorny

Does the thought of staying up all

night for a Black Friday sale or even just trying to find parking at the mall in December make you cringe? If so, consider visiting one of Madison’s local holiday markets. These events bring multiple vendors to one location for a day or several days, and personalize the shopping experience for many.

One of the city’s oldest holiday markets, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s Holiday Art Fair, is now in its 44th year. It started small but has grown to reflect the style and atmosphere of the museum itself, says Annik Dupaty, who organizes the event.

Artists and craftspeople at MMoCA’s Holiday Art Fair undergo a rigorous peerreview and jury process before being accepted to sell at the event. The majority of the vendors are local, but some come from as far away as California, Texas and Canada.

The Holiday Art Fair includes live bands, dance companies and carolers, as well as two food “galleries” serving coffee, chocolates and other edibles.

“It’s a unique place to find gifts that you’re not going to find at the mall,” says

Dupaty. “Not to pooh-pooh malls — there’s a time and a place for that.”

Whatever other motives shoppers may have, they’re also supporting a local museum; the Holiday Art Fair is one of MMoCA’s largest fundraisers.

“It ties back to our mission to connect people with modern and contemporary art,” says Dupaty, adding that shoppers can meet the artists in person. “It’s a really fun way to get to know the Overture space and see what we offer here.”

Another way to spread goodwill while

shopping this holiday season is to visit the Fair Trade Holiday Festival. Vendors at this market meet the guidelines of the Fair Trade Federation, a national organization that helps people in poor countries find a way to make a good product and export it to the U.S., all while being treated fairly, explains organizer Carol Bracewell.

“This is one of the only events of its kind,” she adds.

Started in the 1990s as an “alternative gift fair” during a period when there were several anti-sweatshop groups organizing on campus, the event has grown to have over 50 vendors and 3,000 attendees.

Shoppers at the Fair Trade Holiday Festival will meet people who have traveled all over the world and made connections with artisans. Bracewell strives to raise consumer awareness about where the products come from by having vendors include stories, pictures — anything that puts a face behind the product.

“You know when you shop at this event that most of the money is going to the artisan, because you’ve eliminated the middle man,” she says. “Everybody’s goal is to get as much money to the artisans so that they can have a living wage and a life of dignity making these products.”

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holiday shopping experience to include face-to-face contact with the person who made the gifts you’re purchasing, you’ll find that at Craftacular, one of Madison’s biggest indie craft shows.

Naomi Richardson began the Craftacular in 2004. She had vended at alternative craft shows in Milwaukee and Chicago and realized Madison was missing this component of the holiday market. The first event was held at the High Noon Saloon, with 20 vendors. Ò

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Nov. 21, 2:30-7 pm; Nov. 22, 10 am-5 pm; Nov. 23, 10 am-3 pm, MMoCA and Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St. mmoca.org/programs-events/events/ holiday-art-fair

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“Wishing all our Wisconsin friends peace and joy this holiday season”

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“I like to have our shoppers feel like they can come and shop at more than one booth,” says Richardson, adding that that’s a bonus for her vendors, too.

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This year’s event will host 68 vendors, almost all from the Madison or Milwaukee area, all offering handmade items. Richardson describes it as “condensed, one-stop shopping.”

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Program-Office-Agency Needs

Toys and Gifts Games for all ages as well as gift cards for teens.

Clothing and Personal Items Diapers, wipes, lotion, deodorant, razors, toiletries, socks, hats, gloves.

Program-Office-Agency Needs All-in-one printer, a deskchair, and a working laptop.

American Red Cross

Allied Wellness Center The Allied Wellness Center is a neighborhood center with the purpose of promoting health and wellness of the mind, body, and spirit of people living in the Allied, Belmar, and Dunn’s Marsh neighborhoods. The center connects people with important health resources and programs, building a strong sense of community by encouraging residents to make healthy choices.

Gloria Manadier-Farr alliedwellnesscenter@gmail.com 274-7006

including volunteer service, food, toys and gifts, clothing and personal items, decorations and more!

Simply browse the agency descriptions and categories to find a need then you can fill, and get in touch with the right c o n t a c t s to make it happen.

The American Red Cross alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of Volunteers and the generosity of donors. This goal is accomplished through community work involving disaster preparedness & response, blood drives, First Aid/CPR certifications, and by supporting military families and veterans.

Stephanie Gander stephanie.gander@redcross.org 618-6628 x5821 www.redcross.org 8:00-4:30 M-F

Clothing and Personal Items Ponchos, umbrellas, holiday decorations.

Medium and large Tupperware containers, quart and gallon Ziploc bags, mop, mop bucket with wheels, collapsible cart/dolly, chest freezer, gift cards for chain department stores (i.e. Walmart, Target), chain grocery stores (i.e. Woodman’s, Copps, etc.), chain gas stations (i.e. Kwik Trip, Mobil, BP, Shell), and phone cards.

Badger Childhood Cancer Network The Badger Childhood Cancer Network supports families of children with cancer and blood disorders with information, comfort items, support groups, parties and assistance with transportation, car repairs, groceries and household bills.

Susannah Peterson susannah@badgerchildhoodcancer.org 231-8006 www.badgerchildhoodcancer.org 9:00-4:00 M-F

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed for the Adopt-A-Family program to provide holiday gifts and groceries for families of kids with cancer. Holiday party volunteers are also needed to help the

surable results and change lives through the three priority areas of the Agenda for Change: education, safety and health. For more information, visit unitedwaydanecounty.org. The Holiday Wish List has been compiled by United Way Volunteer Center and distributed in partnership with Isthmus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and WKOW-TV. This publication has been made possible by Business Volunteer Network. party committee prepare food, wrap gifts before the party and help set up, run and clean up after the party on December 20, 2014.

Food Packs of gum, nutritious, individually packaged snacks such as granola bars, crackers, cans of Pediasure.

Toys and Gifts NEW toys and gifts for children and teens at holiday party, small gender neutral toys (no stuffed animals), card games such as Uno or Blink, puzzle books, coloring books, maze/activity books, travel sized hand-held games, iTunes gift cards, gas cards, and restaurant gift cards.

Clothing and Personal Items Travel-sized shampoo, toothpaste, body wash, lotion, hand sanitizer, lip balm, packs of disinfecting wipes, press and seal wipes.

Holiday Decorations Wrapping paper with penguins or snowmen, new soft Santa hats and reindeer antlers.

Program-Office-Agency Needs HP Inkjet 933 Combo Color Ink Cartridges and 922 Black Ink Cartridges, Inkjet printer paper, Office Depot gift cards, blank Thank You cards and envelopes, kids’ birthday cards, digital postage scale.

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Boys & Girls Club of Dane County inspires and empowers all young people, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring adults.

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Toys and Gifts LEGO kits, LEGO play tables, LEGO bins, LEGO parts, LEGO NXT robotics kits, LEGO EV3 robotics kits.

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Bethel Homeless Ministry Office Support Services Bethel Homeless Ministry Office Support Services revolves around one simple principle: respect. Time is taken to develop relationships with homeless neighbors so that the correct support is provided. A computer lab, phone access, clothing, bathrooms, hygiene products, conversation, and a safe space to escape the streets is provided. All are welcome regardless of religious affiliation.

Connor Wild homelessministry@bethel-madison.org 204-6128 www.bethel-madison.org/homeless-ministry 9:00-4:00 M-F

Food Peanut Butter (individual packs and 28 oz size), individual packs of oatmeal and coffee.

Clothing and Personal Items Thermal socks, winter boots (menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all sizes), thermal underwear (menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: all sizes), thermal gloves (menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all sizes), thermal blankets, razors, shaving cream, deodorant (menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), individual packs of facial tissue, hand warmers.

Jenni Hughes jhughes@bgcdc.org 257-2606 x725 www.bgcdc.org 9:00-5:00 M-F

Toys and Gifts Video game consoles and games, Xbox 360 games, board games, computers, basketballs, footballs, dodgeballs, art supplies.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Conference room chairs, office chairs, folding tables and chairs for events, waiting room furniture, desk lamps, floor lamps, filing cabinets, computers, individual printers.

Breast Cancer Recovery Breast Cancer Recoveryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to provide environments for women breast cancer survivors to heal emotionally. Mission is carried out through our Infinite Boundaries retreats that are designed and staffed by breast cancer survivors.

Gail Riedasch gail@bcrecovery.org 661-4178 www.bcrecovery.org 8:30-4:00 M-R

Clothing and Personal Items

Food

Kids (all ages): pants, shirts, coats, sweaters, shoes, winter clothing. Babies (all ages): blankets, socks, onesies, diapers, wipes, winter clothing, bibs, bottles. Adults (all ages/sizes): coats, shirts, pants, shoes, shampoo, soap, deodorant, combs, brushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, feminine products.

Baby formula with iron, soy or lactose-free baby formula with iron, individual snack bags.

Toys and Gifts LEGO kits (small), new or gently used board games (bilingual English/Spanish a bonus), current Disney and Pixar movies and cartoon episodes (SpongeBob, Dora, etc.), art supplies and kits, remote controlled cars, bath/water toys, Crayola Watercolors, Non-toxic tempera paint, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tool bench.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Cleaning supplies, paper towels, batteries, changing table, hand sanitizer, dish soap, floor lamps, fans, children area rugs, bottle warmer, walkie-talkies (14), permanent markers, Kleenex, trash bags, tin foil, weighted blankets, mini-refrigerator, microphone, diaper genie, flat screen TV, CD player, Bluray player, fidget toys, sensory toys, $10 PDQ gas cards, Metro Transit fare cards.

Center for Families Center for Familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mission is to partner with parents in their efforts to nurture, protect and teach their children. Programs include home visits to support new parents, play & learn activities to promote school readiness support groups and workshops to foster strong parenting, and 24 hour respite/crisis child care during tough times.

Clothing and Personal Items Diapers (sizes 4-6), potty training pants, baby wipes, winter coats (children), winter boots (children), costumes and dress-up clothes , new childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s underwear (preschool to teen), gym shorts for children, changing pads, BoppyÂŽ pillows.

Holiday Decorations Non-denominational wrapping paper, gift bags, bows.

Program-Office-Agency Needs

Julie Sheldon julies@centerforfamilies.org 729-1142 www.centerforfamilies.org 9:00-5:00 M-F

Safety proofing supplies, baby gates, personal first aid kits, LEGO sets with Little People, gas cards for families to attend programs, gift cards to give to parents, DVD Player, AA and AAA batteries, AED (automatic electronic defibrillator).

Program-Office-Agency Needs Gently used van, folding hand truck dolly, aluminum display easels & pads (3), gift cards for coffee shops and others, colored & white printing paper, laptops.

Canopy Center Canopy Center, Inc. seeks to prevent child abuse and neglect, strengthen families, and promote healing of those affected by abuse. Committed to providing culturally competent and diverse professional, volunteer and peer services.

Claudia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor claudiao@canopycenter.org 241-4888 x119 www.canopycenter.org 3:00-7:00 M,T,R, 8:00-3:00 W, 12:00-5:00 F

Food Granola bars, milk boxes, Juicy Juice boxes, fruit snacks, chips, crackers, kcups, hot chocolate, coffee, Copps and Woodmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift cards.

Toys and Gifts Children toys, books, games, glue, stuffed animals, baby dolls, puzzles, markers, adult scissors, butcher paper, construction paper, paint brushes, face paint, tempera paint, paint pallets, coloring books, crayons, craft bracelets, beads, sleds, play dough, foam sheets, play clothes, bean bag chairs, balls, jump ropes, outdoor toys, chalk.

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to help give local teens a happy holiday Help Local Teens Have a Happy Holiday!

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Help these United Way Youth Volunteer Corps members make the season bright for local teens in need!

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Community Justice Inc. Community Justice, Incorporated (CJI) is a nonprofit law firm that provides people with access to justice by offering affordable legal services from qualified and dedicated attorneys. CJI works with low-income families and individuals to secure fair representation in court, protecting the legal rights of those who would otherwise face the system alone.

Kimberly Ackmann kima@communityjusticeinc.org 442-3008 www.communityjusticeinc.org 9:00-5:00 T,R

Program-Office-Agency Needs Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin - Share Your Holidays phone-a-thon and sort-a-thon.

Centro Hispano Centro Hispano engages the community, advocates for Latinos in Madison, strengthens the families it serves, and empowers youth with the tools to succeed in their future.

Karen Coller karen@micentro.org 442-4010 www.micentro.org 8:00-5:00 M-F

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, clean up, and distribution of toys and gifts for our annual Three Kings celebration to be held in January (exact date to be determined).

Food Food baskets, pantry donations, baby formula, pet food, canned goods.

Toys and Gifts Children’s toys, books, puzzles, games.

Clothing and Personal Items Children’s winter clothes, children’s coats, school backpacks.

Holiday Decorations Ornaments, plates, utensils.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Paper towels, facial tissues, toilet paper, printer paper, color printers, small circular table with chairs.

Colonial Club Senior Activity Center The Colonial Club Senior Activity Center is a nonprofit senior activity center that is a gathering place for seniors to participate in classes, activities, and entertainment/ educational programs. Colonial Club also provides daily meals onsite and meals-onwheels to homebound seniors. The day center provides respite to caregivers while also providing quality programs and meals for their loved one during the day.

Laura Jennings ljennings@colonialclub.org 837-4611 x129 www.colonialclub.org 8:00-4:00 M-F

Toys and Gifts Small giveaway items for 70 seniors at the holiday party in December. Small gift items for 30 meals-on-wheels volunteer drivers, gas cards, grocery store giftcards for clients.

Clothing and Personal Items Winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves for client in need.

Program-Office-Agency Needs New laptop to use for programming and presentations, white copy paper, printer ink (call for printer model), assorted copier paper for printing projects.

Community GroundWorks Community GroundWorks connects people to nature and local food. Through handson education, children and adults learn gardening, urban farming, healthful eating and care of nature. Programs include Troy Community Gardens, Troy Kids’ Garden, Troy Community Farm, Goodman Youth Grow Local Farm, Growing School Gardens and Troy Natural Areas.

Karen Von Huene karen@communitygroundworks.org 240-0409 www.communitygroundworks.org 9:00-4:00 M-R

Program-Office-Agency Needs Tandem axle trailer, bike rack, garden digging forks, garden center gift cards, home center gift cards, pruning saw, large weed wrench, ladder (8 ft), woodburning tools, bat house, 10 pairs binoculars, 3 shovels, 20 pairs scissors, 20 pairs hand pruners, wheelbarrows, garden cart, weed whacker (large and small), stock tank, cordless drill, hanging produce scale, cider press, 20 pairs child-sized gardening gloves, 4 fifteen-inch cast iron pans, two large cast iron soup pots, non-toxic acrylic paints and paintbrushes, 30 adult sized button up shirts to be used as art smocks for kids (used is fine!), 5 pairs scrubs pants to be used as garden overalls for kids (used is fine!), 15 wide-brimmed hats for kids to use in the garden.

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Filing cabinets, white printer paper, postage (Forever stamps), legal note pads, manila folders, colored file folders, pens, highlighters, Post-it notes, gift cards to any office supply store.

Dane County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Dane County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides volunteers to children in the court system who have open cases due to abuse and neglect. CASA volunteers advocate for the safety, permanency, and well-being of these children. CASA staff train and supervise CASA volunteers, who visit with their assigned child/children weekly.

Kelsey Telega kelsey@danecountycasa.org 261-9910 www.danecountycasa.org 8:00-4:00 M-F

Toys and Gifts Decks of cards, games, sidewalk chalk, basic art supplies, movie theater gift cards.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Gas cards or bus passes (for volunteers who conduct visits around Dane County without mileage reimbursement), file folders, sticky notes, file folders (manila, letter size), copy paper, laptop or desktop computer (using Windows 7 or later).

Dane County Friends of Ferals Dane County Friends of Ferals is a volunteer-run cat rescue organization that offers weekly adoption fairs at MadCat every Saturday from noon - 3:30pm and provides low cost spay/neuter clinics for feral cats and kittens from south-central Wisconsin.

Friendly indoor cats as well as feral and semiferal outdoor cats are available for adoption.

Cheryl Balazs volunteer@daneferals.org 467-4067 x3 www.daneferals.org Please leave a message, volunteers will return calls as soon as possible.

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to paint the shelter interior after a recent remodel.

Food Cat food for both cats in the shelter and needy rural homes (wet and dry), cat treats.

Toys and Gifts Cat toys, scratching posts.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Stamps, desktop computer, Tru-Catch Light Duty 30LTD (animal trap), Office Depot gift cards, pet store gift cards (Mounds, Nutzy Mutz & Crazy Catz, MadCat), paint.

Dane County Humane Society Dane County Humane Society is an open admission shelter assisting companion animals, exotic species, farm animals, small mammals, and orphaned or injured wildlife.

Patty Zehl pzehl@giveshelter.org 836-0413 x114 www.giveshelter.org 10:00 7:00 M-F, 10:00-5:00 Sa-Su

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to fold, stuff, and seal acknowledgement letters thanking DCHS supporters and to tidy and put away incoming holiday donations.

Food Canned ground cat and kitten food, canned dog and puppy food, hot dogs, soft and chewy dog training treats.

Toys and Gifts Plush squeaky and durable rubber toys, Funkitty Egg-Cersizer food dispensing cat toy, Kong Wobbler or Kibble Nibble food dispensing dog toy, cat toys/glitter balls, Stretch & Scratch cat boards, timothy hay, wild bird seed.

Clothing and Personal Items Bath towels, flat bed sheets (not fitted), disposable scrubs.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Clay cat litter (unscented/non-clumping), quality white copy paper, paper towels, pens, highlighters, Scotch tape, Post-it notes, medium binder clips, staplers, gift cards (grocery stores; Target, Menards, Mounds Pet Food Warehouse).

Dane County Juvenile Shelter Home Dane County Juvenile Shelter Home provides temporary care and supervision to teenagers who cannot stay in their family homes. Shelter Home houses up to 16 boys and girls at any one time. Teenagers may stay at Shelter Home for up to 60 days. A male and female staff member are on duty to assist at all times.

Catherine Arnold arnold@countyofdane.com 246-3278 www.countyofdane.com 10:00-4:00 M-F

Mail that can lift the spirit and brighten someone’s day!

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ur Holiday Mail for Heroes program brings a touch of holiday cheer to veterans and active duty military members. The American Red Cross coordinates this effort to send holiday cheer to veterans and active duty members with traditional holiday greeting cards and via social media platforms.

Volunteers are vital to the Holiday Mail for Heroes program in three ways. The first is the production and collection of cards. A traditional homemade card from children to adults alike always brings a smile to the recipient’s face. Store bought cards with personally written gratitude also go a long-way. Card signing events can happen at your home, school, or church and even at Lambeau Field before the Military Appre-

Toys and Gifts Books, games, school suplies, craft items and supplies, coloring books, crayons, markers, puzzles.

Clothing and Personal Items Underwear, bras, socks, winter hats and gloves, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweat pants, flip-flops, shampoo, lotion, combs, hair ties, lip gloss, scarves, blankets. All sizes of any toiletries or hygeine products for both genders and all ethnic backgrounds.

Dane County Parent Council Dane County Parent Council provides child development and family support programs to low-income families with children ages 0-5 across Dane and Green Counties. Programs include: Head Start, Early Head Start and Satellite Family Child Care.

Erin Buscemi ebuscemi@dcpcinc.org 275-6740 x3421 www.dcpcinc.org 8:00-5:00 M-F

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to support behindthe-scenes gift distribution to families M-F between December 15-19. Individuals or small groups are welcome to read in classrooms with children ages 1-5 throughout December between 9:00-11:00 or 1:00-3:00.

Toys and Gifts New play food, kitchen toys, dress-up clothes. New kickballs, jump ropes, hula hoops. New or gently used copies of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Brown Bear, Brown

ciation Night football game. Secondly, volunteers collect, screen and sort the cards so they can be delivered to the appropriate audience. Thirdly, volunteers go door-to-door in select situations, delivering cards to veterans and their spouses. At the VA Center, we even sing holiday songs to brighten everyone’s spirit.

Giving something that means so much is a great analogy for the many volunteers who give of their time for this program. The targeted audiences of this program are veterans, their spouses and families. The goal is simply to give “holiday cheer” to those who have given so much to our county.

Last year, 50,000 holiday cards were collected from across the state of Wisconsin and distributed at nu-

merous VA Hospitals, clinics, and Veteran organizations. The undeniable impact of the program is seen in the recipients’ faces upon receiving the cards.

More than once, I’ve seen the Veterans receive their special homemade cards and tears run down their cheeks upon reading it. The smile on their faces is priceless! says Barbara Behling, Communications Officer with American Red Cross.

Each year more and more groups become involved. There are individuals who host house parties to make

Bear, What do You See? by Bill Martin Jr., Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Books in English, Spanish or bilingual.

Program-Office-Agency Needs

Clothing and Personal Items Boots and clothing for newborn-5T, plastic utensils, cups, plates, sippy cups, teethers.

DeForest Area Community and Senior Center DeForest Area Community and Senior Center is a cooperative intermunicipal organization dedicated to serving older adults and their families to promote independence and well-being along with a welcoming place to meet, participate and volunteer. The Center provides outreach, information/referral, case management, and social events and serves mid-day meals.

Mary Jorgensen mjorgensen@thecommunitycornerstone.org 846-9469 x225 www.thecommunitycornerstone.org 9:00-4:00 M-F

Food Chocolate mini-size, individually wrapped candy bars, M&Ms, K-Cups, coffee (regular and decaf).

Toys and Gifts Gift bags (assorted sizes), white and colored tissue paper.

Holiday Decorations Seasonal napkins, placemats, white mini lights.

First-class postage stamps, white & colored 8 ½ x 11 copy paper, 8 ½ x 11 white & colored cardstock, Beville/Keurig individual cup coffee maker, lockable 4-drawer metal file cabinet.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) offers a wide array of crisis intervention services for victims of domestic violence and community education/prevention programs, including a 24-hour Help Line, programming for children from violent homes, legal advocacy, support groups, emergency safety planning, and the only domestic violence shelter for all of Dane County.

Elizabeth Klaus elizabethk@abuseintervention.org 338-0077 www.abuseintervention.org 9:00-5:00 M-F

Clothing and Personal Items Shampoo, conditioner, disposable diapers sizes 4 & 5, changing pads, body wash, bar soap, deodorant, body lotion, drinking glasses (in sets of 4), dish/kitchen towels, washcloths, bath towels, blankets, infant and toddler socks, pillows and pillow cases, Tupperware, twin size Bed in a Bag sets, women’s underwear (all sizes), women’s bras (all sizes), women’s socks (all sizes), women’s pajamas (all sizes), children’s pajamas, razors, ChapStick, baby powder, bath rugs, shower

holiday cards, school groups participate in making the cards & even distributing the cards. Each time, a special card is delivered, it’s more than a holiday greeting; it’s a thank you for serving our country too.

curtains, baby bottles, children’s underwear 2T – 4T, slippers, baby powder, cold & flu medication.

East Madison/ Monona Coalition of the Aging East Madison/Monona Coalition of the Aging helps people age 60+ maintain their independence and life satisfaction. The coalition carries out their mission by providing Case Management, Caregiver Support Groups, Home Chore Program, Loan Closet, Foot Care Clinics, Adult Day Center, and Nutrition Sites.

Donna Malaise donnam@emmca.org 223-3100 www.emmca.org 8:30-4:00 M-R

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to help trim the tree, string lights, hang wreaths, and arrange other decorative items in the Adult Day Center.

Spread some holiday cheer by sharing musical talents with the seniors in the Adult Day Center and nutrition sites. Volunteers who enjoy singing, playing musical instruments (a piano is available), and/or performing in any other capacity are eagerly welcomed to provide entertainment and bring joy to seniors.

Volunteers are also needed to assist several seniors with removing snow from their sidewalks and driveways. The seniors are physically unable to shovel snow and can-

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not afford to hire help. Assistance with snow removal would help ensure that these seniors remain safe and independent in their homes. Assistance with snow removal is imperative when seniors need to get to doctor’s appointments, go grocery shopping, or receive meals-on-wheels.

Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin builds better communities by providing opportunities for people with disabilities or other challenges.

Holiday Decorations Donations of holiday paper products (plates, napkins, cups), holiday wreaths, seasonal table centerpieces, seasonal CDs and DVDs, stamps, and gift cards to craft supply stores.

Maureen Roche mroche@goodwillscwi.org 246-3140 x142 www.goodwillscwi.org 7:30- 4:30 M-F

First Congregational United Church Of Christ First Congregational United Church Of Christ has a diverse congregation committed to church and community. Since 1993, the church has hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner for the community. Volunteers prepare, cook, and serve meals for several hundred people. All are welcome at the dinner.

Betta Owens outreach@firstcongmadison.org 233-9751 www.firstcongmadison.org 9:00-4:00 M-F

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed Wednesday, November 26th, 5:00-7:00 PM for preparations for an annual community Thanksgiving dinner and Thursday, November 27, 9:00-5:00 PM to prepare, serve, and clean-up for the annual free community Thanksgiving dinner.

Food Turkey, pumpkin pies, cans of green beans, cans of corn, cranberry sauce, condiments, lemonade mix, decaffeinated coffee.

Fisher Valley Felines Fisher Valley Felines is a no-kill foster based cat and kitten rescue that relies on the kindness of others for the care of cats and kittens.

Karen Barger info@fishervalleyfelines.com 516-3034 www.fishervalleyfelines.com 5:00-10:00 M-F, 7:00-10:00 Sa-Su

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to help with adoption events at PetSmart and also with the Pictures with Santa event fundraiser.

Food Any type of dry cat food, scoopable litter, automatic cat fountains, cat trees, scratching posts.

Toys and Gifts Cat toys.

Clothing and Personal Items Blankets, towels.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Paper towels, Lysol cleaning products, bleach, brooms, mops, laundry detergent, Dawn dish soap.

Toys and Gifts Gift cards in small amounts such as $10 to Walmart, Culvers, McDonalds, Panera or Target; plastic storage bins.

Program-Office-Agency Needs WiFi capable printer/copier.

Porchlight, Inc. - Julie, Meosha & George.

Friends of Schumacher Farm Park, Inc. Schumacher Farm Park is a 100-acre open-air museum and prairie conservancy dedicated to preserving the farm traditions of the 1920s and 1930s. The park provides educational events, chicken program, heirloom garden, house tours, workshops and public hiking trails. Trails are open during daylight hours and buildings are open at events or by appointment.

Diane Schwartz info@schumacherfarmpark.org 849-4559 www.schumacherfarmpark.org 9:00-2:00 M-R

Program-Office-Agency Needs 50 feet of fresh garland, 6-foot fresh Christmas tree, 2 strings of white lights (50 feet each), 3 wreaths, gift cards to Costco and Menards, office chair, reference book on nomenclature, pole barn to store farm equipment, ratchet style tie-downs, 2 female mannequins, archival supplies.

Gilda’s Club Madison Gilda’s Club is a nonprofit cancer support community that is dedicated to providing emotional support, education and hope to men, women, children and teens affected by cancer at no charge. Community support allows the organization to help friends, families and neighbors cope with the impact of a cancer diagnosis.

Debby Deutsch debby@gildasclubmadison.org 828-8866 www.gildasclubmadison.org 8:00-4:00 T, R

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to bake cookies at home or at Gilda’s Club for our organization to use as thank you gifts for our community parnters.

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Food Homemade holiday cookies for members to enjoy on Tuesdays through the month of December.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Markers, coloring paper, and paints for kids aged 4-12. Various art supplies for teen programs: quilting material, craft paper, and other craft supplies. Office paper, facial tissues, toilet paper.

Goodman Community Center The Goodman Community Center strengthens lives and secures futures by engaging the community in a nourishing, educational and welcoming environment. Programs include pre-K, 4K, afterschool, teen employment, senior meals, food pantry, and a fitness center.

Kate Katzban-Beren kate@goodmancenter.org 204-8056 www.goodmancenter.org 10:00-5:00 M-F

Food Help over 15,000 people enjoy Thanksgiving dinner through the Thanksgiving Basket program. Donations of frozen turkeys, canned vegetables, canned fruit, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, canned green beans, fried onions, broth, cream soup, mac and cheese, and aluminum roaster pans will be distributed to families in need the week of Thanksgiving. Donations accepted beginning November 18th.

Clothing and Personal Items Support the holiday wish program by purchasing gift items for children. Call starting the week of Thanksgiving to get paired with a specific wish. Movie passes to Marcus Theatres are always needed, along with gift certificates to Best Buy, Walgreens, Walmart, and Visa/Mastercard gift cards.

Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin-Supported Employment Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisonsin services change lives everyday – fulfilling their mission to build better communities by providing opportunities for people with disabilities or other challenges.

Tom Grunder tgrunder@goodwillscwi.org 824-6314 x0103 www.goodwillscwi.org 8:30-4:00 M-F

Program-Office-Agency Needs Construction paper, coloring books, markers, disinfecting wipes, Crystal Light, lawn games.

Hancock Center for Dance/Movement Therapy, Inc. Hancock Center provides dance/therapy services to people of all ages and abilities. Programs include the In-School Violence Prevention Program at Madison in Madison area schools, individual and group therapy for adults and children and creative movement groups for adults with developmental issues.

Dori Weigel dori@hancockcenter.net 251-0908 x10 www.hancockcenter.net 9:00-5:00 M-F

Holiday Decorations Non-denominational gift wrapping paper.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Drawing paper, washable markers, pads of paper, pens, pencils, file folders, newer laptop, iPads, iPod docks, yoga mats, yoga blocks, yoga bolsters, physio-balls of various sizes, gift cards for office and program supplies.

Heartland Farm Sanctuary Heartland Farm Sanctuary is dedicated to helping homeless farm animals in Wisconsin and building connections between animals and vulnerable youth. Heartland was created to provide a safe, peaceful environment where youth and farm animals could come together to heal, grow, and have fun.

Jamie Monroe jamie.monroe@heartlandfarmsanctuary.org (920) 328-8280 www.heartlandfarmsanctuary.org 9:00-7:00 M-F

Program-Office-Agency Needs Blankets, battery-operated lanterns and head-lamps, flashlights and batteries, hand warmers, bedding (pine shavings or bales of straw), high-quality feed hay, cracked corn or whole oats; Mazuri (Elder) Mini-Pig Food, Purina Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Match Sow and Pig Feed, Purina Goat Chow, and Mazuri Llama Feed (available at Mounds); gift cards for Mounds, Farm & Fleet or Country View Vet Services.

Independent Living Inc. Independent Living, Inc. is a multi-service agency serving Dane County seniors for over 40 years. The mission of Independent Living is to support adults as they manage their independence, health, and well-being.

Dan Barlow dbarlow@independentlivinginc.org 268-9641 www.independentlivingininc.org 8:30-4:30 M-F

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to deliver Evening Meals on Wheels during the holiday season including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve. Independent Living delivers hundreds of hot meals to seniors and adults in Madison and the surrounding area each week.

Jewish Social Services of Madison Jewish Social Services is a nonprofit human services agency known for compassionate, effective solutions for individuals, couples, families, seniors, immigrants and refugees.

While the agency remains rooted in Jewish traditions, services are non-sectarian, reaching people of all ages, backgrounds and lifestyles.

Louise Goldstein louise@jssmadison.org 278-1808 www.jssmadison.org 9:00-5:00 M-F

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to deliver electric menorahs to Jewish seniors living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Madison area. Volunteers are asked to return once or twice during the holiday to light the candles together and to pick up

the menorah after the holiday to return it to JSS. Familiarity with the customs and blessings is preferred.The first Hanukkah candle this year is December 16; please apply before December 5.

Lussier Community Education Center Lussier Community Education Center serves families on Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west side by building community, creating opportunity and enriching education.

Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund

Cristina Johnson cristina@LCECmadison.org 833-4979 x224 www.lcecmadison.org 8:30-5:00 M-F

The Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund, established in 1996, prevents and alleviates life-threatening energy-related emergencies for low-income Wisconsin households while promoting initiatives in long-term self-sufficiency.

Food Holiday food basket items; spaghetti pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit and vegetables, soups, tuna and other canned meat, beans, juice, peanut butter, jelly.

Angela Flickinger-Pierce aflickinger@esiwi.com 333-0809 www.kwwf.org 8:30-5:00 M-F

Toys and Gifts Small childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys, educational games (K-5th grade), electronic games for high school students, tickets to sporting and cultural events, gift cards to local businesses and grocery stores. Individuals are also needed to sponsor gifts and household items to families who register for the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Gift Program.

Clothing and Personal Items New, warm blankets, electric blankets.

Kennedy Heights Community Center

Program-Office-Agency Needs Printer paper, flash drives (1+ GB), dry erase markers, batteries, printer ink.

Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens, Inc. Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens feed the needy in the Madison area. Volunteers plant, grow and provide food pantries with fresh, nutritious first choice vegetables, resulting in more than 100,000 pounds of fresh produce delivered each year to area food pantries.

Thomas Parslow pantrygarden@svdpmadison.org 577-6685 www.foodpantrygardens.org 8:00-5:00 M-Sa

Program-Office-Agency Needs Rototiller (walk-behind, rear-tine, used but in good shape, ideally electric start), garden hoes ($15.00 each), food grade 5 gallon buckets, 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; water hoses (5), water hose savers (15), 200 gallon water tote, Utility Tractor with attachments.

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Kennedy Heights Community Center envisions a safe and vibrant community where people can connect, learn, grow and thrive.

Their mission is to serve as a community focal point for low to moderate income families. KHCC provides high quality child care, positive youth development and access to services and resources for families.

Diapers, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner.

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Madison Senior Center

Mobility Training and Independent Living Programs, Inc.

The Madison Senior Center is a full service senior center serving Madison area adults 55+. It offers classes, programs and activities that address the physical, psychological and social dimensions of an active, older adult. 6,000 Madison area seniors use the center on a yearly basis. The volunteer program engages more than 250 volunteers.

Mobility Training and Independent Living Programs, Inc. provides services in Dane County to adults with development disabilities through supported employment, mobility training, home support and facility based programs.

Taneil Boerner taneil@mtilp.net 288-8663 www.mtilp.net 7:30-3:30 M-F

Christine Beatty cbeatty@cityofmadison.com 267-2344 www.madisonseniorcenter.org 8:30-4:00 M-F

Holiday Volunteers

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to assist serving the holiday meal on December 25, 11:00– 3:00 (various shifts available).

Program-Office-Agency Needs Kindle e-book readers (12), new computers (12) for computer lab, new computer programs for computer lab – e.g., genealogy, photographic software (call to consult w/staff), 24” (or larger) diameter planter pots (2) for Senior Center entrance, donations to Scholarship Program so less fortunate senior may participate in Madison Senior Center programs and activities, flat screen 60 HDTV with HDMI or VGA port, Blu-ray player, DVD or DVD/VHS combo player, toolbox with a basic set of tools.

Madison-area Urban Ministry Madison-area Urban Ministry is a social justice agency that focuses on issues such as poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, prisoner re-entry, and children of incarcerated parents. Mentoring and Family Connections work with children and families who are impacted by parental incarceration.

Shawna Lutzow Shawna@emum.org 256-0906 www.emum.org 10:00-5:00 M, W

Toys and Gifts Multicultural dolls, gift cards of any amount, footballs, basketballs, tennis rackets & balls, men’s watches, women’s watches, jewelry, gifts for boys ages 8-17, gifts for girls ages 8-17, and books with racially diverse characters and topics.

Holiday Decorations Wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, name tags, bows and holiday party decorations.

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin-Madison Make-A-Wish Wisconsin grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Nicole Williams nwilliams@wisconsin.wish.org 252-4321

Volunteers are needed to assist clients during trips in the community for holiday related events. Volunteers hours will be available 9:45-11:15 or 11:45-1:30 M-F. Volunteers are also needed to provide holidays entertainment/singing during holiday events.

Badger Childhood Cancer Network.

www.wisconsin.wish.org 10:00-4:00 M-F

Toys and Gifts LEGO kits (ages 10-16), sports equipment (soccer balls, basketballs, jerseys, hats, baseballs and gloves, Wisconsin Badgers gear, team flags), iTunes gift cards, headphones, Bath and Body Works kits for girls, puzzles, books, DVDs for teens, stuffed animals, jewelry for older girls, board games, Mickey Mouse items (hats, games, plush Mickey), general Disney toys.

Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM) MOM leads a community-wide effort to prevent homelessness and end hunger for people throughout Middleton, West Madison and Cross Plains. MOM provides - free of charge - food, clothing, housing assistance, emergency financial assistance, and special services for seniors.

Joan McGovern joan@momhelps.org 826-3409 www.momhelps.org 9:00-4:30 M-F

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to decorate their Food Pantry for the holidays and to help get ready for the Holiday Art Fair (to be held at our Food Pantry on December 6th and 7th). Several volunteer groups to: (a) Put up Holiday decorations in the Food Pantry in mid-to-late November; (b) Clean the Food Pantry before the vendors set up on Friday, December 5th afternoon; (c) Prepare the Food Pantry on Sunday, December 7th from 4:15-6:15 pm to re-open for clients; and (d) Remove the Holiday decorations in the Food Pantry during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Sharing Christmas Committee volunteers are needed now through mid-December to help organize the Sharing Christmas program where donors provide Christmas gifts for families in need. Committee volunteers need to be available during daytime hours weekdays and on a weekly schedule. This requires organizational skills and is a re-

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Food Canned fruit, canned soup (not tomato), canned corn, cereal, spaghetti noodles, mac and cheese, meals in a box, fruit juice, flour, sugar, stuffing, rice, fresh fruit, vegetables, holiday baking kits including cookie mix, cutters, frosting, etc. Food donations should be brought to MOM’s Distribution Center.

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Food Cake, cookie, brownie mixes.

Toys and Gifts Big wooden puzzles, games, toddler age light up/sound toys, handheld massagers, pillow/neck massagers, sensory items.

Clothing and Personal Items Socks, slippers, mittens, combs, hair clips, nail polish, blankets.

Holiday Decorations Wrapping paper, holiday cards, assorted holiday lights.

Purchase gifts for a family through the Sharing Christmas program. Visit momhelps.org for more information.

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Also needed are gift cards (gasoline, grocery stores, drug stores) for clients, Senior Citizen Kits items (personal health care items, snacks, small packets of cookies, crossword puzzles, pens, stamps, stationary, teas, coffees, hot chocolate, gift certificates, etc.), Personal Care Kit items (individual items or assembled into Personal Care kits), holiday Baking Kits including cookie mix, cutters, frosting, etc. These donations should be brought to MOM’s Distribution Center, except for Senior Citizen Kits and gift cards, which should be brought to MOM’s Main Office.

Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development

Clothing and Personal Items Gently used and clean winter clothing, bed linens (all sizes), blankets, comforters, diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6, brand new socks and underwear especially things in plus sizes, toilet paper, paper towels, personal care items including shampoo, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shaving cream. These donations should be brought to MOM’s Distribution Center.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Two commercial garage door openers. Gift cards (gasoline, grocery stores, drug stores) for clients, a step stool to use for Senior Chores, and cleaning supplies for seniors program (paper towels, dust rags, Windex, Ajax, sponges, rubber gloves, mops and other cleaning supplies). These donations should be brought to MOM’s Main Office.

Large & small plastic totes with snap covers.

Nehemiah serves the under-resourced population of the greater Madison area with a primary focus on at-risk African American families. Nehemiah addresses the needs of the entire family by focusing on spiritual issues, economic needs and academic success.

Rich Henderson rhenderson@nehemiah.org 257-2453 x230 www.nehemiah.org 8:30-4:00 M-R, 8:30-12:00 F

Toys and Gifts Children’s toys, children’s books.

Program-Office-Agency Needs 12-passenger van (in good working condition), laptop computers, whiteboards, flash drives, backpacks, youth bike helmets, youth swim suits, portable video projector, HD digital video camera, Xbox or PlayStation system/games, gift cards (movie theaters, grocery stores, restaurants, book stores), bus passes.

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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge & University Woods Retirement Communities

Assorted cereal for adults and children, cream of wheat, oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, Knorr Pasta Sides, non-dairy coffee creamer, microwavable mac and cheese, frozen pizza, applesauce, pudding, individual serving sized snack items (assorted chips, pretzels etc.), individual serving sized fruit cups (applesauce, peaches, fruit cocktail etc.), disposable coffee cups and lids, plastic spoons, white napkins, snack sandwich, quart, gallon, sized ziplock, 30-33 gallon trash bags, aluminum foil, 9x13 disposable aluminum foil pans, single use Tupperware.

Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge & University Woods are two continuing care retirement communities on Madison’s west and east sides. Oakwood Village has over 1,000 residents combined in its independent living, assisted living (which includes memory care) and skilled nursing/rehab therapy care facilities at both locations.

Toys and Gifts Gift cards from local gas stations, Target, Walmart, Shopko, Walgreens, movie theaters, local entertainment, restaurants, Copps, Metcalfe’s, and Whole Foods grocery stores etc., prepaid phone cards, crib sheets, standard sized down-alternative filled pillows, toys/gifts for boys (all ages).

Kim Viney kim.viney@oakwoodvillage.net 230-4238 www.oakwoodvillage.net 8:00-4:30 M-F

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to help residents go to the special Thanksgiving service in the Oakwood chapels at both locations on Wednesday afternoon, November 26, serve beverages for the Thanksgiving Day meal in dining rooms at both locations on Thursday, November 27, help residents go to the special Christmas Eve services in the Oakwood chapels on Wednesday, December 24, serve beverages for the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day meals in dining rooms at both locations.

Volunteers are greatly needed to ensure residents can attend the services they want to go to, and provide residents and their guests a quality dining experience for the special holiday meals.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens Olbrich Botanical Gardens is home to 14 outdoor gardens, an indoor tropical conservatory and year-round educational opportunities.

The joy, diversity and beauty of plants is shared by 250,000 annual visitors.

Marty Petillo mpetillo@cityofmadison.com 246-5807 www.olbrich.org 8:00-4:30 M-F

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to welcome visitors or host the Holiday Café at Olbrich’s Holiday Express Flower and Train Show, December 6-31.

Omega School, Inc. Omega School provides adult basic education instruction and GED preparation for young adults in Dane County.

Oscar Mireles omireles@tds.net 256-4650 www.omegaschool.org 9:00-12:00 M-R

Program-Office-Agency Needs Coffee supplies, pens, pencils, loose leaf lined paper, cleaning supplies.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Porchlight, Inc. - Volunteer Delivering Holiday Gifts.

OutReach LGBT Community Center OutReach is a community center offering support services to people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender.

Angie Rehling angier@lgbtoutreach.org 255-8582 www.lgbtoutreach.org 10:00-7:00 M-F Holiday Volunteer

Holiday Decorations Decorative lights, wreaths, and other nondenominational holiday decorations.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Button maker, computer mice, gently used computers, gently used office furniture, office supplies, 8.5 x 11 white copy paper, 11 x 17 copy paper, colored copy paper, spiral notebooks, legal pads, black pens, staplers, gently used computer desk, 3-ring binders of all sizes, multi-line office phones, filing cabinets, other various office supplies will not be turned away if they are gently used.

Porchlight, Inc. Porchlight, Inc. provides emergency shelter, food, employment services, counseling, and affordable transitional and permanent housing to homeless people in the Dane County area. Porchlight’s services are designed to foster independence and then transition into permanent housing and employment.

Beatrice Hadidian bhadidian@porchlightinc.org 257-2534 x20 www.porchlightinc.org 8:00-4:30 M-F

Food Non-perishable food items for pantry, baby formula.

Toys and Gifts Towels (all sizes for kitchen and bath), silverware, cooking utensils, pots and pans, gift cards (grocery stores, Target, Walgreens, etc.).

Clothing and Personal Items Twin, double and queen sheets, blankets, pillows; hygiene items: shampoo, conditioner, feminine products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, razors, diapers/ wipes (all sizes); cleaning supplies: laundry detergent, dish detergent, multi-purpose cleaner, mop, bucket, etc.

Quaker Housing, Inc. Quaker Housing provides affordable housing to seniors and disabled individuals. The tenants must qualify by income, therefore most tenants are low income.

Diane Sefcik dsefcik@zmeridian.com 836-2925 www.meridiangroupinc.com 7:30-3:00 M-R

Clothing and Personal Items Sheet sets (queen or twin), bathtowels/ washcloths, cleaning supplies, hygiene items such as shampoo, soap, razors, deodorant.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison is dedicated to advancing the well-being and health of children. We provide a home away from home for families whose children (18 and under) are undergoing treatment at Madison area healthcare facilities. The House allows families to stay together during a very difficult time.

Toilet bowl cleaner (without bleach), disinfectant wipes, paper towel rolls, Swiffer brand wet mop refill liquid and pads (purple variety), Swiffer brand dusting cloths, toilet brushes and holders, commercial yarn mop heads.

Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Through local community programs in 16 southwestern Wisconsin counties, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin provides millions of meals to individuals, families, children, and seniors who struggle with hunger.

Pam Higham volunteerservices@shfbmadison.org 216-7214 www.secondharvestmadison.org 8:00-4:30 M-F

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to staff the Donation Window from 2:00-4:00 M-F at least one afternoon during the busy holiday season to greet donors, weigh their donation, and help them fill out a simple receipt.

Training will be provided and staff backup will be available throughout each shift.

Volunteers are also needed to serve in Product Recovery on November 24-26; December 22, 23, 26, 29, 30; January 2, 3, 5-9.

Sort, label, or package food into familyfriendly portions. Standing during shift required. Shifts: 9:00-12:00 and 12:30-3:30 M-Sa, 4:00-7:00 M-R. All volunteers must allow one week for their online application to be processed and and receive approval before beginning their service.

Food Canned fruit (juice or water packed preferred), peanut butter, boxed cereal, spaghetti, tuna (water packed preferred)

Tara Hensley thensley@rmhcmadison.org 232-4671 x105 www.rmhcmadison.org 8:00-9:00 M-F, 9:00-9:00 Sa-Su f United way Volunteer center f Holiday Wish List f 2014 f 9

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South Madison Coalition of the Elderly

Volunteers are needed to help with a holiday party on December 19, 4:30-8:00.

Helpers assist in serving holiday meal, gift delivery and children’s activities. The food pantry needs extra volunteers from December 15 through the end of January.

Many regular helpers are gone for break or not available around the holidays. Help is needed from 11:00-1:00, 4:30-6:30 T and R, 5:00-8:00 F.

South Madison Coalition of the Elderly is dedicated to enhancing the safety, independence and quality of life for older adults in South Madison and throughout Dane county.

Jeanette Arthur volunteer@smcelder.com 251-8405 www.smcelder.com 8:00-4:00 M-R, 8:00-3:00 F

Food Holiday food basket items, pet food, baby formula, non-perishable food pantry items, grocery store gift cards.

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to deliver Thanksgiving meals on November 28. Drivers are needed to bring seniors their holiday dinner on December 25 at Madison Senior Center at 10:30 and bring them home at 2:30.

Food Diabetic food, non-perishable food basket, chocolate candy.

Toys and Gifts Puzzles, word game books (large print).

Clothing and Personal Items Wisconsin logo sweatshirts, winter hats, gloves, socks, body wash and lotion (unscented), supplies for group cleaning projects.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Stamps, stationary, napkins, plates, plastic ware, drink cups, disposable table cloths.

St. Mary’s Adult Day Health Center St. Mary’s ADHC provides nursing care and stimulating activities for adults whose health is compromised, but are attempting to live with a degree of independence in their own homes. This enhances the client’s quality of life and gives their families respite to pursue other activities they need to do.

Jim Penczykowski jim_penczykowski@ssmhc.com 249-4450 www.stmarysmadison.com 8:00-4:30 M-F

Holiday Volunteers Caroling groups are always welcome; please plan well in advance. Musicians are welcome, too.

Food Fresh fruit.

Toys and Gifts Small prizes for BINGO games are very helpful.

Clothing and Personal Items New mittens, scarves, or knit caps are great to have available for those times when clients forget something at home.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Gently used arts and craft supplies, give us a call and ask if we can use them.

St. Vincent de Paul The Society of St. Vincent de Paul responds to poverty with person-to-person assistance, such as housing, food, clothing, furniture and prescriptions.

Josie Montanez-Tyler josie@svdpmadison.org

Toys and Gifts New or gently used toys, books, games, dolls, any type of sport ball (football, soccer, etc); gift cards for new clothing or department store gift cards.

BadgerBOTS Robotics.

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Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed at their client-choice food pantry to host clients around the pantry while keeping track of their points.

The host then assists the client with loading groceries into the client’s vehicle. The need for hosts increases exponentially during the holiday season.

Food Flour, sugar, cooking oil, holiday food items, etc.

The Prairie Enthusiasts The Prairie Enthusiasts (TPE) seeks to ensure the preservation and recovery of prairie, oak savanna, and other associated ecosystems of the Upper Midwest through protection, management, restoration, and education. In doing so, TPE strives to work openly and cooperatively with private landowners and other private and public conservation groups.

Diane Hills volunteers@theprairieenthusiasts.org 239-1499 www.theprairieenthusiasts.org 9:00-4:00 M-R, 9:00-2:00 F, 10:00-12:00 Sa

Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed to work alongside prairie enthusiasts conserving prairie remnants ecosystem. Winter work activities will provide fresh air and healthy physical exercise. During November through January, focusing on controlling the exotic plant species and removing brush using hand-held saws, loppers and pruners.

Program-Office-Agency Needs Field tools and equipment (such as pruners, clippers, saws, chainsaws, pole saw, large mowers) and gift certificates from garden centers, hardware or department stores.

The Rainbow Project The Rainbow Project, Inc. is a local, nonprofit child and family therapy clinic, specializing in treatment and support for those who have experienced trauma.

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Clothing and Personal Items Greta Drammeh frontdesk@therainbowproject.net 255-7356 x310 www.therainbowproject.net 9:00-5:00 M-F

Toys and Gifts Child microphone & audio recorder sets, small to medium size Lego sets, new or gently used doll houses, multi-cultural dolls, dress-up clothing & accessories (especially larger child sizes), super hero costumes, play doctor’s kits, board games (for ages 6-11), multi-colored craft paper, modeling clay, tempera paints (premixed), finger paints (premixed).

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The River Food Pantry The River Food Pantry is a volunteer driven, faith based project that provides food, hot nutritious meals and clothing to those in need. The pantry strives to treat those served with respect and build them up through hope and encouragement. The food pantry distributes 35,000 pounds of food to needy families and individuals every week.

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Program-Office-Agency Needs Bright colored office paper or cardstock, gift card to office supply store, cleaning products, heavy duty commercial floor mats.

The Road Home Dane County The Road Home Dane County is committed to developing long-term relationships with homeless families with children that can change lives. We work with families, not only to relieve the immediate crisis of homelessness, but also to build skills, resources and relationships that set the stage for long-term success.

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Food Gift cards to local area grocery stores (Woodman’s, Copps); gift cards for gas; gift cards to Walgreens.

Toys and Gifts Travel size board games, travel size activity sets, holiday gift sets for children with personal hygiene products.

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K-5th graders, dramatic play items such as dress up clothes and occupational dress up items, building toys, washable markers, paintbrushes, construction paper, pipe cleaners, tempura paint, notebooks for teen center, rulers, protractors, book bags for Teen Center, basic school supplies for middle and high school students.

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Clothing and Personal Items Winter clothing for K-12th graders, hygiene products and toiletries for Teen Center.

The Salvation Army of Dane County The Salvation Army has been serving people in need in Dane County for more than 120 years, providing basic needs assistance, housing, youth services, rehabilitation, disaster relief, counseling and more. A faith based organization that dedicated to serving in Christ’s name without discrimination.

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Holiday Volunteers Volunteers are needed for: Bell Ringing (November 7 to December 24). Become a bell ringer at a Red Kettle location this Christmas season. Kettles are located throughout Dane County. Register online at www.ringbells.org or call (608) 250-2235.

Adopt a Family (November 1 to December 8) The Adopt-A-Family Program connects sponsors with families to adopt by providing them with a family profile and wish list.

Sponsors buy presents for their specific families and deliver them to The Salvation Army. Volunteers and staff distribute your gifts to the families in December.

Christmas Angel Tree (November 1 to December 19). Trees are decorated with numbered paper angel tags with the first name, age and gender of a child in need of presents. Contributors remove one or more tags from the tree and purchase appropriate gifts for the child or children described on the tags.

Food Canned proteins such as tuna or chicken, canned pasta meals with meat, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned soups, canned pasta sauces, pasta, Hamburger or Tuna Helper, boxed cereals.

Toys and Gifts Toys for children staying at the Family Shelter, board games to encourage family interaction, new books to be read at bedtime to the children, bus tickets, postage stamps and envelopes, DVD videos for children and art supplies for craft activities. Gift certificates (restaurant, movies and fast food).

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United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is dedicated to understanding disabilities, creating opportunities and promoting a community where everyone belongs. Beyond cerebral palsy, UCP supports individuals with autism, epilepsy, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury and delays in speech, mobility and development.

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Wisconsin Youth and Family Center The Wisconsin Youth and Family Center is a neighborhood center serving the greater Elver Park community. The center runs a licensed and accredited K-5th grade after school and summer day camp program as well as a Teen Center for middle and high school students, generally serving minority youth at-risk.

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Program-Office-Agency Needs Construction paper, crayons, markers, pencils for use by children ages 2-12.

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Reasons your company should join the Business Volunteer Network: • Foster employee engagement, company loyalty, professional development and personal fulfillment through volunteerism • Employees learn about the issues affecting Dane County while building skills and connections with our community • Members share best practices in employee volunteerism and find ways to work together to effectively meet critical needs in our community

Business Volunteer Network volunteers assist in several different ways to improve the lives of individuals living in Dane County.

Business Volunteer Network Members

• AAA Wisconsin

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• American Family Insurance

• Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin

• American Printing Company, Inc.

• Heartland Credit Union

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• Herzing University

• Dane County Credit Union

• John Deere Financial

• Dean & St. Mary’s

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• Deloitte Consulting LLP

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• Gannett Fleming, Inc

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Laud the latke!

Hurrah for the hamantasch!

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By Jay Rath

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As our families have done since time immemorial, this

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holiday season we’ll revive an ancient tradition. We’ll gather the people we love around the dining table, break bread and...argue.

Perhaps yell. Maybe even stomp out of the room.

Let’s face it. Whether it’s Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or even Festivus, arguments are as much a part of the holidays as is TV football and kids at the card table. And we can’t blame only Packers, politics or nephews who can’t put down their smartphones. It just seems to be in our holiday DNA. There’s a better, more decorous way.

Take, for example, the annual Latke-Hamantasch Debate.

Which of the two Judaic holiday treats are best? Advocates for each clash in a formal, academic-style forum at Hillel, the University of Wisconsin-Madison center for Jewish students and the campus at large, at 611 Langdon St. Latkes are potato pancakes that often include onions, eggs, matzo meal or other ingredients, usually fried in oil. They’re often enjoyed with sour cream or applesauce. Latkes are associated with Hanukkah, the Jewish Feast of Lights, this year falling Dec. 16-24.

A hamantasch (plural: hamantaschen) is a light cookie crust wrapped to form a triangle around a poppy seed, nut or fruit filling. Hamantaschen are associated with Purim, the

feast that commemorates deliverance of Persian Jews from a massacre plotted by the vizier Haman. In 2015, Purim falls on March 4 and 5.

Hillel has held the debate several times in the past, most recently in 2013. The first recorded Latke-Hamantasch debate was held at the University of Chicago in 1946. It’s since spread to schools including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard and other Ivy League colleges, as well as the University of Minnesota and Stanford University.

Though it’s a humorous, mock debate, it often features a heavyweight cast. Debaters on various campuses have included a variety of notables, including two Nobel Prize winners. At the UW-Madison on Nov. 20 last year, the fight was between R. Alta Charo, professor of law and bioethics, and Jordan Rosenblum, professor of Jewish studies. Charo was in the latke’s corner, Rosenblum was arguing on behalf of the hamantasch. As per custom, the debaters wore their doctoral caps and gowns.

“They were so good,” says Jennifer Jennings, Hillel administrative director. “They were so funny.”

“I had never even heard of the debate,” admits Charo. “When I was asked to do it, I was flabbergasted that it even existed. But it turns out that there’s an entire Wikipedia entry about it, and Ò

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thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually a book that collects some of the best arguments for and against the latke and the hamantasch.â&#x20AC;?

She proved to be a quick study, in part because she sought counsel from a ringer. A past master, a former president of Princeton University, is a friend and former colleague. Charoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boldly innovative argument took its cue from an acclaimed masterwork of recent literature: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Latkes are associated with the holiday of Hanukkah, while hamantaschen are associated with Purim,â&#x20AC;? she observes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, Hanukkah as a holiday seemed to me to be a better holiday because it reminded me of the Harry Potter books; how Hanukkah is all about fighting great battles against the odds, just like they did in Harry Potter.â&#x20AC;?

Rosenblum gambled with a risky triad of attack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like the shape of the hamantasch, I had a three-cornered argument,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One was about antiquity. The other included the food history of both, and arguing that the hamantasch had a much cooler history. And then the last one I called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;imitatio crusti,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which is Latin for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the thing imitating the pastry.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Rosenblum also smartly worked sex into his argument.

He connected Hamantaschen first to the Jewish book of Esther and then to Ishtar, the Babylonian fertility goddess. With that in mind, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obviously clear, he maintained, that fertility was propitiated by baking hamantaschen â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the shape of a pubic area, to look like a vagina. To consume it was to help them conceive. This sort of food symbol was a common practice in the ancient world.â&#x20AC;? And therefore hamantaschen are better.

The strength of this argument is obviously self-evident.

Ahem.

Win or lose, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the debate is wonderful,â&#x20AC;? says Rosenblum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has a wonderful, rich tradition. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d wanted to do for a long time. I can cross it off my bucket list.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was the best thing I did all last year,â&#x20AC;? says Charo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seriously. Seriously.â&#x20AC;?

At Hillel, as at the University of Chicago, the audience adjourns to enjoy both the treats during a reception. By custom, the debate is never won â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nor lost. It merely continues until next time.

Some, of course, may disagree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alta was an intimidating opponent,â&#x20AC;? recalls Rosenblum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my mind she would have won â&#x20AC;&#x201D; except she was presenting the wrong side.â&#x20AC;?

Because of the crush of semester-end exams, Hillel is not holding the debate before Hanukkah this year. Jennings expects it will be scheduled around the time of Purim.r

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Holiday entertaining with a twist How about a potluck cook-off or moonlit bike ride?

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“What are your plans for the holidays?”

For those of us with tight-knit families, the answer to that question is often no more than a matter of logistics: Our place or the in-laws’? Serve duck or turkey? When your family’s out of town, out of the picture or out of disposable income, however, holiday planning gets a little more complicated. But if you eschew traditional religious celebrating entirely, going against the cultural grain has a distinct advantage: To paraphrase Don Draper in Mad Men’s pilot episode, you can do anything you want.

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Bundle up and celebrate the universe, the seasons and the end of another year of life on Earth with one of humankind’s most nature-friendly vehicles: the bicycle.

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If it’s a clear night, some stargazing and constellation-finding goes well with music and storytelling.

Decorating your neighborhood with wreaths, laurels and luminarias will make winter feel magical; perhaps each person lighting a candle can tell a story, share a memory or favorite moment of the year, or a goal for the following year. Making and distributing bird feeders with appropriate seed throughout your community is another heart-warming solstice tradition — and what could be more Madison than a bike parade of animal lovers?

A nonalcoholic mixology night Much has been written of Wisconsin’s drinking culture and how it often makes those who abstain feel left out.

Turn this on its head with a mixology throwdown. Host a cocktail competition on a theme such as seasonal ingredients, hot toddies, pairings for seasonal films or drinks named for holiday song titles drawn from a hat. Guests can bring ingredients to pool such as cider, tea, coffee, syrup, herbs, spices and garnishes, and could be given a time limit and required to mix drinks in front of the crowd (à la World Bartender Championships) or asked to bring drinks potluck-style and then pass them around. Pair with snacks and conversation.

The catch? No booze allowed. Vote on the best-tasting and most creative drinks, and if the competition is particularly impressive, recipes can be compiled into a keepsake book for attendees to use or give as a holiday gift.

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HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: Downtown Middleton Business Association event, 4:30 pm, 11/22, City Hall; also, Santa visits, 2-4:30 pm, Middleton Library. Bring canned food donations for Middleton Outreach Ministry. 608-836-5559.

DOWNTOWN MADISON HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 9:30 am-4 pm, 11/28-29, along State Street & Capitol Square, with kids’ activities, ice sculpting demonstration, trolley rides, merchant sales, raffles. Free trolley (State Street and the Square) also runs 10 am-4 pm Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20, with carolers 11 am-3 pm. visitdowntownmadison.com. 608-512-1342.

HMONG NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: 11/28-29, Alliant Energy Center-Exhibition Hall, with speakers, traditional performances, food, flea market, competitions, music and dance. hmongmadison.com.

A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS: Wine and food tastings, tours, winemaker talks, 10 am-4 pm, 11/29, Wollersheim Winery, Sauk City.

Free. wollersheim.com. 608-643-6515.

SANTA EXPRESS: Train ride with Santa, 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, 11/29-30, MidContinent Railway Museum, North Freedom. $21. midcontinent.org. 800-930-1385.

WISCONSIN UNION TUDOR HOLIDAY DINNERS: Fine dining and old English pageantry, with the Philharmonic Chorus of Madison, 5:45 pm, 12/3-8, UW Memorial Union, Great Hall & Main Lounge, 800 Langdon St. Tickets: union.wisc.edu. 608-265-2787.

HOLIDAY TOURS AT THE GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE: 30-minute tour, noon-2 pm on 12/3-4 & 10-11 and 9 am-noon, 12/6 & 13, 99 Cambridge Rd., Maple Bluff, free. Groups of 20+ asked to make a reservation. 608-246-5501.

Theater and dance SPRING GREEN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: Carriage rides, business open houses with holiday activities, art festival, 12/5-7, Spring Green. springgreen.com.

A FIRESIDE CHRISTMAS: Through 12/22, Fireside Dinner Theatre, Business Hwy. 26 South, Fort Atkinson. $69. firesidetheatre.com. 800-477-9505.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRAWFORDS: In Joan Crawford’s living room in 1944, the star makes a desparate bid to save her career in this welcome bit of holiday camp. StageQ, 12/5-20, Bartell Theatre, 7:30 pm Thursdays and 8 pm on Fridays & Saturdays, plus additional show 2 pm, 12/14. $20/$15. 608-661-9696.

STOUGHTON VICTORIAN HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Crafts fair, carolers, entertainment, more, 12/5-7, downtown Stoughton. stoughtonwi.com/victorian.

CAMBRIDGE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: Horse-drawn carriage rides, roasted chestnuts, hot apple cider, 12/5-7. cambridgewi.com.

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Drastic life changes accompany the holidays, 12/520, Encore Studio, at 8 pm Fridays and 2 & 8 pm Saturdays (8 pm only 12/20). $15. 608-255-0331.

ATWOOD-WINNEBAGO WINTER FESTIVAL: Art and crafts fair, music, special events and activities at 20+ businesses, 5-9 pm, 12/5, along Winnebago Street and Atwood Avenue. facebook.com/pages/atwoodwinnebago-winter-festival/163567130338558.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Pancake breakfast to benefit Northside food pantries, 8-11 am on 12/6, at the Esquire Club, 1025 N. Sherman Ave. Advance tickets at the Esquire Club; Anchor Bank, 2929 N. Sherman Ave.; DuWayne’s Salon, 2114 N. Sherman Ave.; and the UPS Store, 1213 N. Sherman Ave.; $6 adult/$4 age 3-10/under 3, free. 608-241-0323.

OLBRICH’S HOLIDAY EXPRESS: Flower and model train show with twinkling lights, poinsettias, tiny landscapes and large-scale model trains by the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society, 12/6-31. $5; $3 ages 3-12. olbrich.org. 608-246-4550.

TEA & TRAINS: Annual Madison Children’s Museum benefit, 10:30 am-2 pm, 12/6, Madison Club, with arts and crafts, electric train display, silent auction, refreshments. $35. RSVP by 12/1: 608-256-6445.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: StageWorks Projects ballet adaptation, 1:30 & 7:30 pm, 12/6, Stoughton High School. $14. stoughtonperformingarts.com. 608-873-0717.

’Tis the Season: In the 1950s, the zeal for all things “modern” extended to Christmas trees, which went from being natural growing things cut down in a forest to shiny pointy aluminum structures manufactured for the most part in Manitowoc, Wis. This exhibit of vintage aluminum Christmas trees highlights the Badger State connection. 11/28-1/10, Wisconsin Historical Museum.

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HOLIDAY PAGEANT: 4:15 & 5:15 pm, 12/7, Capitol Rotunda. 608-266-1485.

MONROE STREET CHRISTMAS WALK: Carolers, entertainment, refreshments, noon4 pm, 12/7, Monroe Street. 608-255-8211.

WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: All-ages event, 6:30-8 pm, 12/19, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Monona, with guided hike, campfire, crafts, wassail and refreshments. $8 ($29/family). 608-216-9374.

WINTER SOLSTICE PAGEANT: Annual benefit for Circle Sanctuary, with music, storytelling, characters, meditation and more, 7 pm, 12/19, First Unitarian Society Auditorium. $12 ($5 youth). circlesanctuary.org. 608-924-2216.

WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: Marking the longest night and return of light with songs, silence, stories, and candles.

5 pm, 12/20, James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation. 608-242-8887.

U.S. BANK EVE: Family-oriented, alcoholfree celebrations, 4-8 pm, 12/31, Keva Sports Center, Middleton; and 6-10 pm at Monona Terrace & US Bank Plaza. $15/family ($12 adv.). usbank.com. 414-765-6015.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Children’s Theater of Madison, 12/12-23, Overture Center-Capitol Theater, 2:30 & 7 pm Saturdays and 2:30 pm Sundays, with additional shows 7 pm on 12/12 and 2:30 pm, 12/22-23. $49-$25. ctmtheater.org. 608-258-4141.

THE NUTCRACKER: Madison Ballet, 2 & 7:30 pm on 12/13 & 20, 2 pm on 12/14, 21 & 26-27 and 1 pm, 12/24, Overture Hall. $65-$14. madisonballet.org.

GUYS ON ICE: The classic ice-fishing musical returns.

12/17-21 and 26-31, Barrymore Theatre. $25. Barrymorelive.com.

NUTCRACKER BALLET: Dance Wisconsin, 2 & 7:30 pm on 12/20 and 2 pm, 12/21, UW Memorial Union-Shannon Hall. $32-$20 ($16-$10 students). dancewisconsin.com. 608-221-4535.

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Women’s Chorus & University Chorus, 7:30 pm, 11/21; Choral Union & Symphony Orchestra, 8 pm on 11/22 and 7:30 pm, 11/23 ($15); Concert Band, 2 pm, 11/23; Opera Workshop, 7:30 pm, 11/25 (Music Hall); Western Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 pm, 11/25; Jazz Standards Ensemble, Latin Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 pm, 12/1 (Morphy Hall); Blue Note Ensemble, Jazz Composers Septet, 7:30 pm, 12/2 (Morphy Hall); “The Rameau Revial” lecture/performance, 7 pm, 12/4 (French House); Black Music Ensemble, 8:30 pm, 12/4 (Fredric March Play Circle); Ingrid Jensen, trumpet, with Johannes Wallmann Quartet, 8 pm, 12/5 (Morphy Hall); UW/MMSD Jazz Fest concert with guest Ingrid Jensen, 6 pm, 12/6 (Music Hall); Choral Prism concerts, 2 & 4 pm, 12/7 (Luther Memorial Church); University Bands, 2 pm, 12/7; Masters Singers, 7:30 pm, 12/9; Jazz Orchestra, 5 pm, 12/12 (Memorial Union); Horn Choir, 1 pm, 12/13 (Chazen Museum of Art). Most free; if not, tickets through Union Theater box office, 608-265-2787.

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WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL CONCERTS: Green Bay East High School Chamber Singers, 2 pm, 12/2; Madison Flute Choir, 10 am, 12/13; TubaChristmas, 2:30 pm, 12/13; Greenfield Middle School Band, noon, 12/22; Association of Church Musicians, 4:30 pm, 12/26. 608-266-1485.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER: 7:30 pm, 12/2, Overture Center-Overture Hall. $90-$39. 608-258-4141.

PERFECT HARMONY MEN’S CHORUS: “Festivus for the Rest of Us,” holiday concerts, 7:30 pm 12/12 and 3 pm 12/14, First United Methodist Church. perfectharmonychorus.org.

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MADISON BACH MUSICIANS: Renaissance/ Baroque holiday concert, 8 pm, 12/13, First Congregational United Church of Christ. $25 ($20 adv.)

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MADISON AREA COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: Choir, orchestra & handbell ensemble, 2 & 7 pm on 12/20 and 2 pm, 12/21, Middleton-Cross Plains Area Performing Arts Center, Middleton. maestroproductions.org. 608845-3952.

WINTERSONG: Local stars Anna Vogelzang, Count This Penny, Corey Hart, Faux Fawn, Whitney Mann, Crane Your Swan Neck and Dietrich Gosser play the Barrymore Theatre for this Second Harvest Foodbank benefit concert, 8 pm, 12/13; $18. 608-241-8864.

STOUGHTON FESTIVAL CHOIR AND CITY BAND: 4 pm, 12/14, Stoughton Opera House. Free.

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WAYLAN ST. PALAN & THE MAGIC ELVES, THE AUGUST TEENS: A once-a-year holiday bacchanal that drives right to the cheesy heart of an American Christmas. Nate Palan of the Hometown Sweethearts is joined by the Magic Elves to

MADISON CHORAL PROJECT: “O Day Full of Grace,” holiday concert with narration by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Noah Ovshinksy, 7:30 pm, 12/20, First Congregational United Church of Christ. $25 ($20 adv.). themcp.org.

MIDDLETON COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: 7:30 pm, 12/22, Middleton-Cross Plains Area Performing Arts Center. $10. 608-212-8690.

THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS: Candlelight carol sing and organ concert, 7 pm, 12/27, Luther Memorial Church. 608-258-3160.

SUZY BOGGUSS: 7:30 pm, 12/6, Stoughton Opera House. $25. 608-877-4400.

OLBRICH GARDENS HOLIDAY CONCERT SERIES: All shows 2 pm: UW Russian Folk Orchestra, 12/7; Suzuki Strings, 12/14; WCB Big Band, 12/21; A Perfect Fifth, 12/28. $1. 608-246-4550.

MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Christmas concerts with Alyson Cambridge, soprano, Harold Meers, tenor, Madison Symphony Chorus, Madison Youth Choirs, Mt. Zion Gospel Choir, 7:30 pm on 12/5, 8 pm on 12/6 and 2:30 pm, 12/7 ($84-$16); Christmas Carol Sing with organist Samuel Hutchison, 11 am, 12/6 (free), Overture Center-Overture Hall. 608-258-4141.

PETER MULVEY & FRIENDS: Annual residency, 12/11-14 & 17-19, Cafe Carpe, Fort Atkinson. RSVP: 920-563-9391.

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HOLIDAYFEST CRAFT SHOW: 9 am3 pm, 12/6, Warner Park Community Recreation Center, $1 admission. 608-245-3690.

FAIR TRADE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: Artisan food, clothing, arts & crafts from around the globe, 9 am-4 pm, 12/6, Monona Terrace. fairtrademadison.org. 608-251-3241.

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HOLIDAY ART FAIR: Annual fundraiser, 2:307 pm on 11/21, 10 am-5 pm on 11/22 and 10 am-3 pm, 11/23, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. $6 admission. mmoca.org. 608-257-0158.

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Everybody poops — even Santa How did bodily functions get mixed up with the holidays?

By Linda Falkenstein Illustrations by Joe Rocco

I’m not sure how this happened, but friends, it’s out there — specifically the candified poop of fantastical creatures like angels, reindeer and elves.

Perhaps you yourself have received a stocking stuffer of a snack-sized Ziploc bag of pastel-colored mini-marshmallows labeled “Angel Poop.”

Or a packet of red and green M&M’s tricked out as “Elf Poop” or chocolate-covered raisins masquerading as “Reindeer Poop.”

White mini-marshmallows pressed into service as “Snowman Poop.”

Possibly because the giver is not sure that the giftee will completely understand the joke, most holiday poop bags come accompanied with a poem. These are generally copied right off the Internet, complete with cute graphics on a nicely designed tag, courtesy of easy-to-use PDFs and your color printer.

The poems range from a basic explanation of why you are getting such a disappointing gift: You’ve been bad, So here’s the scoop.

All you get for Christmas Is Snowman poop! to the more graphic: In the cold of winter when snow arrives, All the snowmen dance and feel alive.

If you follow in their tracks, You will find little droppings from their cracks.

There’s a lot to choose from. There’s a veritable Para-

dise Lost of poop poems out there.

And there’s poop from groundhogs (Milk Duds), Cupid (red M&M’s), leprechauns (green M&M’s, green Tic Tacs or green jelly beans), the Easter bunny (multicolored jellybeans), bats (licorice jellybeans), ghosts (white minimarshmallows), turkeys (brown, red and yellow M&M’s), the Gingerbread Man (multicolored sugared gumdrops), the Grinch (any green candy), and several holiday-themed poops that come from entities that do not, in real life, actually produce poop. For instance, there is “pumpkin poop” (usually candy corn) and “firecracker poop” (red and blue M&M’s). What, the idea of “Uncle Sam poop” is too realistic to go there?

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Less frequently seen is Santa poop, although it does ex-

ist. It is unique in that Santa poop is almost always a pseudohomemade conglomeration, instead of being a mass-produced candy simply relabeled for use in its new context.

Santa poop is usually adapted from a certain no-bake candy ball recipe that includes cocoa, peanut butter and oatmeal. I also found a reindeer poop recipe that’s essentially a chocolate Rice Krispies concoction fancied up with Smucker’s caramel dessert topping.

Persistent Googling and a search of newspaper and magazine archives failed to turn up a definitive patient zero for the explosion of celebratory poop. However, the replication of the poems and tags would seem to date from the mid-1990s and the rise of the Internet.

A connection of poop with Christmas and treats, though, actually goes way back. Catalan tradition features a Christmas log or Tió de Nadal, also known as Caga tió or the “shitting log.” The log supposedly “poops” treats like nougat, nuts and dried figs into the fireplace. (Catalan tradition also features a figure in Nativity scenes, placed far away from the action, who is defecating.)

You have to hand it to the folks behind Hanukkah for never coming up with anything as dumb as “Dreidel Droppings.”

There are, though, an assortment of edible menorah concepts, ranging from the mostly functional nine cupcakes topped with nine birthday candles, to a most unseasonal asparagus version.

It’s all quite elegant, however, compared to “I saw him squat, just near this spot/And with a grunt, and with a whoop/He left you with fresh Santa poop!’

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