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When’s the last time you tried something new?

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Local man has been trying something new every day since May By Kristin Groth, Eastside News

Madison — as a teeny tiny little city Peter Castro’s photos compel you to take another look at some of the most familiar places in Madison. They look like miniature models, but they are not. See these, and other photographs by Castro in the Ballweg Gallery at the Goodman Community Center this April. Article on page 27

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sounds I must have missed by directing my focus to avoiding them completely. I began to realize my perspective on getting older did everything possible to ignore the time I have instead of making the most of it. From this, I drew one conclusion: “Not cool, Caleb. Not cool ...” So, as he neared 30, he realized his fear of getting older had unintentionally made his whole life smaller. “I got in the habit of putting things off — things I wanted to do and things I needed to do to become a better person,” according to Caleb. “I was really ready to change that. It was time to try something radically new. Technically, 365 new things.” As Caleb defined the parameters for his yearlong adventure, he had two goals: To personally grow through wider experiences that would help him make a bigger,

Day 112: Skydiving. “I had never felt in one moment equal sensations of outright disbelief, swelling disquiet, and overwhelming euphoria,” Caleb blogged. more positive impact on the people around him; and to inspire other people to try new things, too.

Defining the rules

Who makes decisions about the future of our schools — and our children — has never been more important. With the achievement gap looming large and so many youth failing to graduate, school board candidates tell you why they deserve your vote. Article on page 24

Caleb created three simple guidelines around what would qualify as a new experience. Is it something I can learn from? Can I grow from it? Is it an experience that will make my life fuller? “I eliminated anything simple that I couldn’t learn from or that didn’t have a meaningful impact. So, while I’ve never skipped backward all day, that doesn’t Continued on page 3

Youth in TEENworks program earn diplomas and real jobs Goodman Community Center’s alternative high school program is becoming known as a good source for Article on page 7 local businesses to find motivated employees.

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Since turning 30 in May, Caleb has been trying something new every single day. I met Caleb last June after he called my office wondering if he could volunteer at the Goodman Community Center. “I’ve committed to a year of doing something I have never done before every day, and I’d like to include volunteering at the Goodman Community Center,” Caleb explained. That sounded interesting. After talking a bit, we made a plan for him to volunteer — he would come and take photos of other volunteers packing 5,000 grocery bags during our Thanksgiving basket program. Caleb took some phenomenal photos of volunteers helping fill the baskets and wrote about the experience on his blog. I became more curious and decided his story was worth sharing in the Eastside News. Caleb, who lives on the east side, agreed to meet me for coffee so I could interview him. We met at Monty’s Blue Plate on Dec. 9 — 211 days into his adventure of daily new experiences. Fear had taken hold of his life more than he wanted, Caleb explained. “Since I was 16, I’ve had a deep fear of getting older. Birthdays were a reminder of that. I dreaded birthdays. By the time I was 22, I completely stopped celebrating my birthday.” His friends and family honored his request, so his birthdays came and went like any other day. “Thinking of time as a river, I realized my approach had been to close my eyes as tight as possible, plug my ears and do everything I could to convince myself the water wasn’t flowing and that the scenery wasn’t changing,” Caleb said. “In doing so, I began to think of all of the sights and

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Both Merrill Lynch Room C and Bolz Room B have sprung wood floors that are great for dance or exercise, but can also be used for meetings.

The Goodman Community Center has many rooms available for one-time or ongoing meetings or events. Check goodmancenter.org for details and room availability calendar. Call 241-1574 to confirm availability. Because of the number of inquiries we receive, it may take a day or two for us to get back to you.

The LOFT at the Lussier Teen Center is also available for private parties for children or teenagers (limited availability).

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Room seating capacities vary greatly depending on how the room is set up.

Working Class Catering is an established teen education program where youth work along side our professional chefs to learn the art and business of catering. You can trust Working Class Catering to provide quality food that tastes great and is presented beautifully. We will work with you to create a menu that suits your occasion and fits your budget.

Mezzanine seating areas are recommended for casual meetings because they are open spaces with glass wall partitions and are not sound proof. They are also not available for public meetings because they are at the top of a flight of stairs, making them inaccessible for the disabled.

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Something new  from page 1 meet my goals,” Caleb explained. Each month he also challenged himself to seek out a volunteer gig with a different nonprofit, a new physical challenge and culturally diverse experience.

The biggest challenge The hardest part of the commitment hasn’t been doing new things, it’s been scheduling new things. He created a list of 500 things he planned out as possible new experiences. “Doing something new every day is not as difficult as you might think. We live in an amazing place with amazing people. In some ways, it’s more surprising that we don’t take advantage of what’s around us more often than we do, but we’re so prone to stick to our routines. Adding more new experiences into your life can be as simple as taking a different route home and making a short stop at a place you’ve never been,” Caleb said.

All kinds of learning I asked Caleb what experiences he learned from the most. “I did the Food Stamp Challenge and made a commitment to living on a food budget of $3.27 a day for a week. I’ve had difficult times in my life, but I’ve never been in poverty. And I’ve never experienced being truly hungry before,” he said. “By the third day, I was truly hungry. That experience gave me more perspective on what people in America have to do when they are in poverty. I asked myself, ‘How do you pull yourself up from your bootstraps when you’re not strong from a lack of food?’ We can do better.” Caleb also learned from what some people might call failures. “I took a knitting lesson. I learned it’s not for me, but that doesn’t make it less valuable. Now when I look at a hand knit sweater I have a new appreciation for how much time it took. And how much skill is involved,” he said. Some learning was just plain fun: Checking out the MadFest Juggling Festival for the first time; learning to ride a unicycle and milk a cow (not at the same

A changed life I have no doubt Caleb will accomplish his 365-day goal, which made me imagine

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Goodman Community Center? They all have life changing impacts, but the comparison is anything but ‘apples to apples.’ I count them all as highlights among many others,” he said.

Hungry for a little change? If you want more inspiration, check out Caleb’s blog at http://never365.blogspot. com. He’s an engaging writer, and there are lots of great photos that capture it all. By just perusing the list, you can see the guiding principle Caleb used to shape his choices, “Go to the places people don’t go, see the things that people don’t see, discover the things left undiscovered, and live

A sampling of Caleb’s “I Have Never...” adventures Day 225: Caleb’s first barbershop shave. “Despite the fact I had a person holding a straight blade to my neck, I was relaxed and able to unwind, which was an amazing feeling, considering the Christmas holiday was only a day away,” he blogged. time); seeing a performance at American Players Theatre; making ice cream — and riding in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Some learning expanded his understanding of other cultures: Visiting a mosque in Milwaukee and a Baha’i Temple in Chicago; exploring the Japanese gardens at Anderson Gardens in Rockford, Ill. and visiting castles in Ireland. Monthly physical adventures challenged him to grow stronger, more flexible and fit: He discovered physical and psychological benefits from a yoga class and Tai Chi, tried logrolling and paddle boarding, went ice skating and played racquetball. Caleb made the world better while learning, too. His monthly volunteer gigs at different nonprofits provided varied experiences: helping make lunches for children staying at Ronald McDonald House, removing invasive garlic mustard from woods at the U.W. Arboretum and setting up and manning the aid station for Madison’s Ironman event.

Day 248 Taking a Snowshoeing Class

Day 77

Riding a Segway

Day 247 Eating Frog Legs

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Driving a Convertible

Day 243 Visiting a Mosque

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Hosting a House Concert

Day 242 Getting CPR/AED Certified

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Driving a Lamborghini

Day 224 Going to the Ballet

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Repairing a Broken Screen

Day 199 Baking a Pie From Scratch

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Sleeping in an RV

Day 166 Doing a Corn Maze!

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Shearing a Llama

Day 160 Running a 5K

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Eating a Scorpion

Day 157 Performing Stand-up Comedy

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Day 148 Using Twitter

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what his next year will be like. His 30th year has not been your average year. “It will be difficult to slow down,” Caleb admitted. “I’ve always had a curiosity about new experiences. It will be difficult to not have that stimulus. I will undoubtedly continue to pursue things that help me grow as a person. The world is limitless. Even if I revisit something, though, the people and what I get out of it will change. I’m not worried about getting bored.” People often ask Caleb what the best new experience was during his year. Caleb has an answer, but it’s not so simple. “I always ask them how you compare flying a plane with going to a Buddhist temple? Skydiving with volunteering at the

without fear.” “That motto has been my compass through this journey and through this change ... And something tells me it just might stick with me for the rest of my days,” according to Caleb. A woman I know of only through Pinterest posted, “Choose is my favorite verb.” Interesting. Many might have chosen “love” or “learn” or “travel” as a favorite verb, but “choose” is a life-changing verb that leaves room to make life as big as you like. Look what Caleb did — he chose to make his birthday the turning point for changing his life. But any day will do — why not try something new today? l

A little help from his friend As Caleb talked about his year, I wondered how this adventure had affected his girlfriend, Rachael Wendt. She didn’t sign up for this, but it had to have made for a

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GCC elementary staff attend School-Age Mini Conference in February By Angela Tortorice, GCC Elementary Programs Manager

Despite snow flurries and unplowed roads, school-age teaching staff still made it out for the second annual School-Age Mini Conference held Saturday, Feb. 1 at Wright Middle School in Madison. Afterschool teachers, coordinators and other program support staff came out to participate in three sessions focusing on quality programming for elementary children during afterschool hours. “Trainings like this are critical for front line staff. Often, you get a little training your first week or so and then you are off!” a site director shared. “It is nice to have topics specifically addressing tough subject matter. I attended three different sessions focused on supporting positive behaviors and how to use culturally responsive practices in an effective way,” a teacher new to working with elementary aged children said. This training opportunity was organized by the citywide School Age Collaborative Group. This group meets regularly, with facilitation provided by the city of Madison Community Development Division. Participants included representatives

Afterschool staff Ashley Rounds, Terretha Morris and Lauren Morris participate in a session focused on gym games with a purpose. from MSCR, YMCA, Wisconsin Youth Company, Goodman Community Center and Red Caboose. If you are interested in getting more information regarding the collaborative group, please contact Lisa Strub at 261-4240. l

Goodman announces participation in the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program The Goodman Community Center has a tremendous commitment to ensuring high quality, nutritious foods are available to children and youth year round. The Center provides free meals — breakfast, lunch, snack and supper — through a partnership with the US Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and at-risk afterschool care programs. The goal of the CACFP program is to provide childcare centers with the financial and technical assistance needed to improve the diets of young children while increasing the opportunity and exposure to a variety of healthy foods. These meals are offered without cost to all children and youth (3-18) enrolled in programs offered at the Center. Last year more than 110,000 meals were served to children. For more information contact Becky Steinhoff, GCC Executive Director at becky@goodmancenter.org or 241-1574 x225. The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or

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GCC preschoolers Samson and Marley enjoyed a nutritious lunch thanks to the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr. usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.l

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Seed to Table Final Exams By Kathleen Ward, Communications Manager

The students in our Seed to Table career pathways program don’t take traditional final exams with a pen and paper. For their final grade in their culinary arts class, each student prepared an appetizer, entrée and dessert to represent their skills and personality as a chef. Some of the more unusual ingredients like alligator and halibut were ordered weeks in advance, creating dishes like Creole fish stew and paella. Students were judged on plating, food safety, timeli-

GCC’s Girls Inc. participants have been practice and choreograph routines as part of the “Performing Ourselves” grant through the UW-Madison Dance Department. They recently performed at a middle school talent show and are gearing up for a big performance in the spring.

A creative take on paella with lobster. ness and (of course) taste. Students in our Seed to Table program get hands-on experience in urban agriculture, culinary arts and food preservation in addition to math, science and English. This Madison Metropolitan School District collaboration with the Goodman Community Center helps students who may not have succeeded in a traditional classroom setting.

Seed to Table student Tyson presents a strawberry cake to his teachers.

For more information on this program, please contact Keith Pollock, TEENworks Manager, at 241-1574 x245 or keith@ goodmancenter.org. l

Did you make a donation to the Goodman Community Center in 2013? If so, please read this tax information First of all, if you made a gift to the Center in 2013 — thank you very much! If you gave automatic monthly, quarterly or annual recurring gifts to the Center, you should have already received your statement, If you itemize your charitable gifts and would like a statement listing all gifts you made to the Center in 2013, we are happy to provide a Statement of Giving upon request. While we appreciate a

little lead time, we can get yours to you very quickly via email, print your statement and have it ready to pick up here at the Center or mail it to you promptly.

To request your 2013 Statement of Giving, contact: Sheena Loiacono, Database and Events Coordinator, at sheena@goodmancenter. org or 241-1574 x349, or Kristin Groth, Community Giving Director at kristin@ goodmancenter.org or 214-1574 x224.

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Monday, July 21st, 2014 Cherokee Country Club More details to follow, check our website soon! If you are interested in event sponsorship or putting together a team, contact Sheena at (608) 241-1574 x349 or sheena@goodmancenter.org. To register, please visit goodmancenter.org.

Want to help hungry people? The GCC Fritz Food Pantry is always in need of food to help ensure that everyone has nutritious food.

Drop off food donations any time during our open hours. If you have a large quantity to deliver, our receptionist can often arrange for someone to help you. Contact Jon Lica, Food Pantry Coordinator at 241-1574 or jon@goodmancenter.org.

GCC Fritz Food Pantry needs: » Canned beans, canned meat/tuna » Fruit juice, applesauce, jelly » Soup, pasta sauce » Canned/boxed meals » Fresh fruit and vegetables » Granola bars, protein bars » Almond, soy and rice milks » Oatmeal, pancake mix,rice » Oral hygiene supplies » Household cleaning supplies, » Personal hygiene supplies » Diapers, all sizes Gluten-free, low fat and low salt products are always appreciated.

Thank you! Thank you!

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Meet the many leaders of MERIT By GCC’s MERIT staff

Madison Empowering Responsibility in Teens is a citywide program that employs a best-practices approach to youth well-being. Goodman Community Center’s MERIT team engages the community through activities that encourage self-esteem and educates young people about making healthy choices. Helyn Luisi-Mills, our recently hired program manager, joins us from InterVarsity Christian Fellowship where she served as the director of global projects and the Global Urban Trek. After growing up in Miami, by way of Venezuela, she’s lived in the Madison area on and off for 14 years. In her free time, Luisi-Mills enjoys reading and screening old movies provided by her film-buff husband. Annie Sweers is our outreach coordinator and has been developing and maintaining relationships with Madison schools and youth-serving agencies for more than two years. She’s lived in Madison most of her life, except for a short stint at college in Milwaukee and her outreach work through Milwaukee Public Schools. In her free time, Sweers has turned a hobby into a side business — Studio Sweers Photography. Arthur Morgan is our lead facilitator and has been working in youth empowerment programs with middle- and high-schoolers since he was a student at Madison East High School — that’s 18 years. He’s been with MERIT since the beginning and loves

working with all the incredible young people. He likes talking about how much they’ve given him over the years by letting him be a part of their lives. He reminds students to “be selfish with your life.” Since the fall of 2013, Sang Thao has been our program assistant and manages heaps of data and tracking information that our program demands. He joined us from Great Lakes Educational Loan Services and has been in Madison since starting his undergraduate degree here in 2008. In his free time Thao likes to watch and play sports, enjoy the outdoors by fishing and running, and play a bit of blues or classic rock on his guitar. Matt Rezin is our communications coordinator and joined the MERIT team at the end of 2013 when he transitioned from GCC’s development department, where he’d worked since late 2010. After growing up near Wausau, he moved to Madison in 2005 for college and has since fallen into a comfortable near east side existence. In his free time, Rezin enjoys competing in sports and games and has a great love of TV, films and music. Josset Gauley is our graduate assistant from the University of Wisconsin. As program evaluator, he specializes in bridging scholarship with youth and community development through the university’s school of human ecology. Gauley served in the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA pro-

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throughout the Madison metro area. For more information about programs and job opportunities, visit goodmancenter. org/programs/MERIT. l

GCC LOFT and Madison Children’s Museum team up for in-depth service learning By Eric Hartwig, GCC Youth Programs Manager

Starting Fridays in February, a group of dedicated LOFT youth were getting to know the Madison Children’s Museum from a different angle. Youth participated in service learning, supported by our PASS AmeriCorps members and Madison Children’s Museum staff. Youth assisted onsite with upkeep and special projects as needed. The youth gained valuable experience in a vibrant community organization, while collaborat-

ing on and piloting youth-focused initiatives and activities. “MCM is excited to partner with Goodman Community Center youth on developing a service learning/volunteer program that we hope to learn from and expand so that we can continue growing as an organization committed to our community and its needs and to lifelong learning,” said Sandra Bonnici-Hoecherl, the Associate Director of Education at Madison Children’s Museum. l

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WOW are they driven to make a positive change By Deenah Givens, GCC Parent and Community Engagement Program Manager

Some of the Women of Worthington who are working to strengthen thei neighborhood (l-r) Wendy, Deenah and LaToya. Strong, resilient, resourceful, imaginative, community-minded and familyoriented are just a few words that come to mind when I think of the Women of WORTHington. They are determined to make positive changes in the neighborhood and the greater community. Our weekly meetings rotate between the Goodman Community Center, Joining Forces for Families office and new meeting space at the East Pointe apartment complex. At the meetings, we address individual, family and community issues that face all of us and work on ways to address these concerns. We also plan our community outreach, events and programming for WOW members and the community. We share a meal together, too — our gatherings are always full of laughter and fun. Recently we planned a family outing to

the Zor Shrine Circus, which was a huge success — and a lot of fun. We’re also looking forward to a presentation on the Affordable Care Act by attorney Amanda Leipold, along with a certified application specialist to answer our questions. Everyone is welcome to attend Monday, March 3 at GCC. WOW is also sponsoring sewing and knitting classes open to the community. The sewing classes are being taught by a GCC staff member, and the knitting classes will be taught by Nichole Wetzel, one of the WOW members. LaToya Jackson, community outreach specialist for the Worthington Park community, along with GCC intern Tonya Sambou, are working on a civic engagement curriculum that will be piloted with WOW members. It will then be shared with other area groups who are doing grassroots community organizing in their neighborhood. Finally, WOW members will be actively involved in the Worthington Park Neighborhood Association as it grows into its next stage of development: becoming a strong voice for the community. There are many more exciting things happening with WOW that we’ll share in upcoming newsletters, so stay tuned. For more information, please send an email to deenah@goodmancenter.org. l

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When Brad Czachor, the new owner of the Harmony Bar and Grill on Atwood Avenue, was looking for a new staff person last fall, he contacted the Goodman Community Center. We were able to connect him with Andre, one of our teens who have been learning culinary skills in the classroom and on the job at GCC’s Ironworks Café. Andre started as a busser at the Harmony, clearing tables three evenings a week. Over time, as Andre’s strong work ethic and interest became apparent, he became the Saturday afternoon pizza cook for a higher wage there. “He’ll be training as a breakfast prep cook shortly, so he’ll be working three jobs here at the Harmony within six months of his employment,” Czachor said. “Andre takes direction well and is eager to learn as much about the business as he can. I’m excited to watch him improve, and I am happy to have him on the Harmony’s team.” One of the main goals of the Teen Education and Employment Network is to create young people who are ready for work and post-secondary employment.

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The opportunity that Czachor gave Andre is appreciated by the Center, and we’re always happy to share our successes with the greater community. If you have a business that would like to hire a youth from the Teen Education and Employment Network, please contact Megan Kleber, the career coordinator for TEENworks at GCC. She will help find a youth that would be good for just about any position you have available. l

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Older Adult Programs at the Center For more information about any older adult programming at the Center, contact Gayle, Older Adult Program Manager at 241-1574 x232 or gayle@goodmancenter.org. Gayle Laszewski

Join the fun!

Bingo — hours and details

Mondays: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays: 12:45-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays

Euchre

Older adults play euchre every Tuesday and Friday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. No need to preregister. You’ll need to pay $1 at the door to feed the kitty! Prizes go to the top three scorers. Various Saturdays

Our activities for older adults are designed to help folks stay connected to our community and maintain a strong social network. Seniors come for card games, Bingo, gentle exercise class, and many also gather for our home-style meals, which provide good nutrition and a great place to make friends — new and old. Everyone 60+ is welcome to join in. Meet us in Bolz Room A for some fun!

Older adult activities mix fun and food First time joining us?

Please come a bit early and fill out two short registration forms. One form is to help us help you in case of an emergency, and the other form helps us with reporting to our funders.

will cancel your ride. If you need to cancel your ride after 2 p.m. or on weekends, there is a different set of instructions — just ask Gayle.

Affordable transportation Monday through Friday you can catch a ride to the Center for only 50 cents each way. If you live in the service area of the North/Eastside Senior Coalition or if you live north of Buckeye Road and this side of the Interstate, you can catch a ride with Transit Solutions for lunch at the Goodman Community Center Senior Program. Simply call Gayle at 241-1574 x232 by noon the business day before the day you wish to come for lunch. Ask to be Listen to Nancy’s piano playing put on the ride list for the following on Mondays during lunch. meal day and await your ride!

Need to cancel a ride?

Monday and Wednesday

Euchre

Euchre games are offered two Saturdays each month from 12:303 p.m. in Bolz Room A. Dessert is served from 12:30-1 p.m., and card Enjoy Ping-Pong now on Sundays! playing goes from 1-3 p.m. No need to preregister, just pay $1 at the enrolled participants. Discussion door to feed the kitty! These fees materials are provided. become the prize money. Upcoming Philosophy dates: Upcoming Euchre dates: March 13 & 27 | April 10 & 24 March 1 & 15 | April 5 & 19 For more information or specific Dates are subject to change. dates, contact John Wilson at 6923193 or johnmichaelwilson@yahoo. Wednesdays and Fridays com

Gentle Exercise and Tai Chi

This gentle mind/body exercise and relaxation program is designed especially for people with arthritis, joint pain or any kind of stiffness that limits movement. These rangeof-motion exercises are recommended by doctors and therapists to help keep joints flexible and can be practiced both sitting and standing. By incorporating movements with basic principles from Tai Chi, you’ll lift your arms and your spirits!

Thursdays 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Hours and details Gentle Exercise class meets on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in Merrill Lynch Room C. The Friday Tai Chi Fundamental Form class meets from 1-2 p.m. No registration needed. There is a $1 suggested donation. Led by Sarah Watts, certified ROM, Range of Motion, dance instructor.

Ping-Pong

For more information, contact Sarah Watts at 244-9424.

Call the Center by noon the business Nickel Bingo after Lunch day before the meal day, and we Come for lunch and stay for the fun, Second Wednesdays or just come to play. Where else can Five-Minute Chair Massage FRIENDS NEEDED you have so much fun for a nickel? Five minute chair massage by Lunch — hours and details Dr. Ron Inda, chiropractor. Free. ssist with a craft project, Doors open at 10 a.m. Arrive early for this popular serserve a meal or just engage in conversation with the young at vice. Check the welcome board in heart whose health is frail. Or the lobby for the location. Dr. Inda be an escort on van trips into will do massages from 9-10 a.m.

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the community. Weekdays from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Come help make someone’s life happier and emotionally healthier. To view “A Life Transformed” and “The Best Day” go to www.stmarysmadison.com and click on “Patient Stories”.

Upcoming chair massage dates: March 12 | April 9

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‘Philosophy of the Wise’

You don’t need prior knowledge of Philosophy, or the so called “facility for deep thinking.” This philosophical journey will provide you with intimate, life-enriching conversation. Topics are explored in an open-minded way. Course subject matter is decided collaboratively by

Senior Bridge at GCC Looking for a place on the east side to play kitchen bridge? Join your hosts at GCC on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Adult bridge players of all skill levels are welcome — you just need a working knowledge of the game. Thursdays 12:30-2:30 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. Come play Ping-Pong. New players always welcome. Friday mornings Often on Friday mornings, Paris Blues, with Jim Willett, Larry Livingston and Al Hough, play jazz from about 10-11 a.m. It’s not a formal performance — you can still read the paper or talk with your friends while they play. Fridays

Try Something Fridays Try Something New Fridays continues at GCC from 1-2:30 p.m. March 14 — Charade Competition Join for charades and other games. Lots of fun and creativity! March 28 — Won Ton Cooking Come and learn how to make delicious and traditional Chinese won tons. Sampling them is the best part. April 11 — Learn Basic Chinese Have you ever wondered how to write your name or greet someone in Chinese? Come and learn some basics of the language.

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OLDER aDULT PROGRAMS at the Goodman Community Center Continued April 25 — Karaoke Competition and Talent Show Get your team together or sign up as an individual to try Karaoke! If singing is not your thing, you can also sign up for a special talent demonstration. A casual panel of judges will award prizes.

Answers to your everyday concerns

Research shows that Stepping On participants have a 31 percent reduced risk of falls. Each session meets at GCC on Thursdays from April 3 through May 22 (no class April 17) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is $35 for all seven sessions. A limited number of scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required.

receive a free pillbox organizer and a “Let’s Talk About Medicine” booklet.

Wellness with Walgreen’s Come listen to health presentation by Greg Dockter, Walgreen Pharmacy Manager. Presentations will begin at 11 a.m. March 14 — Arthritus Treatment

Sunday, March 9

‘Getting Sara Married’ Join us for this lighthearted romantic comedy at Memories Ballroom in Port Washington. A buffet lunch is included at the theater. Cost is $73.

With a growing elderly population and limited public resources, it is important that seniors have access to all available services that can help them remain independent longer. Interested in volunteering to be a Bus Buddies Coordinator? Call Jan at 441-7891. l

Free memory screenings

Sunday, April 6

Enjoy this new musical murdermystery comedy at the Waukesha Civic Theater. Lunch is provided at the Western Lake Golf Club. Cost is $71.

Memories Ballroom in Port Washington offers this dramatic comedy at First Baptist. A buffet lunch is included. Cost is $72.

A trained mental health professional from the Dean Foundation will offer free memory screenings on Wednesday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each screening takes about 15 minutes to complete. Make an appointment by calling (608) 827-2321.

From bonnets to hats Leslie Bellais, Curator of Costume & Textiles at the Wisconsin Historical Society, will explore why bonnets changed to hats, looking at stylistic changes. She will show bonnets and hats from the Society’s collection. Register at 266-6581 for Tuesday, March 25 at 1 p.m.

11:30 a.m. Suggested arrival time 11:40 a.m. Tossed salad followed by the main entrée Monday, March 3 Baked Chicken | Mashed Potatoes

Wednesday, March 5 Vegetable Lasagna

Friday, March 7 Beef & Veggie Stir Fry Monday, March 10 Pork Loin | Roasted Potatoes

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Tuesday, March 25

Every meal includes a tossed salad, fruit, vegetable, bread, milk and dessert. Birthday cake is served on Wednesdays. Menu subject to change.

Tuesday, March 11 Hearty Spanish Stew | Vegetables

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Thursday, March 20 Chicken Quesadillas | Corn Friday, March 21 Shepherd’s Pie | Vegetables Monday, March 24 Pork Loin | Broccoli Tuesday, March 25 Turkey & Cheese Sandwich | Veggies Wednesday, March 26 Beef Stew with Carrots Thursday, March 27 Berry Chicken Salad

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Participating seniors can use the county transportation system for older adults. Bus reservations are required by noon the business day before the meal day. Call the Center at 241-1574 x232 for geographic zone details or see page 8.

April 30 — Shingles Prevention What is shingles and how do you prevent it? We will explain what shingles is, complications related to shingles and prevention measures. l

Older ADULT PROGRAMS in the community Theater Bus for adults 55 and over

The GCC Senior Meal Program is part of the network of Dane County senior nutrition sites. Lunches are served five days a week, by donation.

Tuesday, March 4 Chili | Corn Bread

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bus system as well as group transportation services for shopping, getting to appointments, nutrition sites and recreation. Volunteers who are seasoned bus riders will be paired with seniors who want to learn to use public transportation by themselves.

March menus

Do you want to have a better understanding of arthritis? We will discuss the different types of arthritus and different treatment options.

New Seniors Bus Buddies Program Lack of transportation is a stumbling block for many seniors to access the community and to remain independent. RSVP volunteer’s new Bus Buddies program can help. RSVP is recruiting volunteers to help other seniors utilize the Metro Madison

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For more information or to register for the program, please call Gayle at Health experts regularly presernt 241-1574 x232. in our older adults programs

Do you need help getting your health benefits set up? Do you have questions about housing? Kate Shenker, MSW, from the North/ Tuesday, April 15 10:45-11:45 a.m. Eastside Senior Coalition is at the Let’s Talk about Medicine & Center Thursdays 11 a.m. to noon to Reading Labels find answers and resources for you. Please contact Gayle with questions. Do you have questions about your prescription medications? Would you like to learn more about taking Thursdays, April 3 through May 22 prescription medications safely? Fall prevention workshop Join Health Literacy Wisconsin “Stepping On” is a seven week for “Let’s Talk About Medicine” workshop that is well-researched at GCC on Tuesday, April 15 from and proven to reduce falls. The 10:45-11:45 a.m. program is facilitated by trained At this workshop, you will learn leaders and provides a safe and about prescription labels, underpositive learning experience fostanding dosage instructions, how cused on improving balance and often and when to take medications, strength, learning to step outside how to follow special instructions your home with confidence, increason labels, ways to remember to take ing awareness of fall hazards and medications and how to ask your how to reduce fall risk, and learning pharmacist questions. how vision and medications can After participating, you will influence your fall risk.

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Friday, March 28 Fried Cod | Baked Potato

Monday, March 31 Madison SCORE will conduct a free Spaghetti & Meat Sauce forum for potential or small business owners, Tuesday, April 8 from 10-11:30 am. It is designed to help The April menu can be picked up at potential or current small business the Center by mid-March. l owners understand how to get a business off the ground or grow their current enterprise. l

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W!sh L!st Please donate one of these new or gently used items to help enrich our programs and stretch our dollars. Please label your donations with the program staff person’s name listed. Thank you. Afterschool, Ashley Rounds

Acrylic paints, new My Little Ponies, new My Littlest Pet Shop toys Board games of Othello, Trouble and Sorry, new Umbrellas (many!), new or gently used Kickballs and foam balls Permanent markers

Boys Group, Zach Watson

Speed bags, gloves, jump ropes, boxing wraps Electric pencil sharpener Gift cards for academic achievement Piano keyboards Fishing supplies: poles, reels, lures, bait Sports equipment: footballs, basketballs Bicycles, locks, like new Bike helmets, new Musical instruments Tickets to sporting events

DRUM CIRCLES, Deenah Givens Percussion instruments, drums of all sizes, rattles, shakers, triangles, ethnic percussion instruments

Family Support, Deenah Givens Gift cards for movies, food, gas, stores Bus passes and cab ride coupons Small to medium clear plastic bins for organizing

Facilities, Margo Tiedt 32” - 39” flat-screen HD TV

Gym, Tyrone Cratic

Baseball bats and balls Tumbling mats Oversized yoga balls Tunnels

Lussier LOFT, Eric Hartwig Skateboard supplies

Sound proof panels Headphones Blank CDs and DVDs

Older Adult Programs, Gayle Laszewski Large print books or magazines Board Games CDs, big band music, jazz Duncan Hines cake mixes and frostings (Four each per flavor of cakes and frostings). Flavor combinations: carrot cake/cream cheese frosting; spice cake/butter cream frosting; chocolate cake/cherry frosting; orange cake/ lemon frosting; white cake/chocolate frosting Glass coffee pots for commercial grade coffee maker Kitchen Clock

Preschool, Rob San Juan

Puzzles Small blocks (with letters) Matchbox cars Rubber animals/people Dress up clothes Silk flowers Buttons Muffin tins Books on CD or tape Preschool magazines like Ranger Rick or National Geographic Kids Typewriter or keyboard Multicultural art, dishes, books, CDs

TEENworks, Keith Pollock

activities for everyone

Find details for these activities online at: goodmancenter.org Preschool Goodman Little Sports Skills, Ages 3-6 Parent Tot Time

Elementary School

Aerial Arts for Kids, see mazomac.com Goodman Little Sports Skills, Ages 3-6

Middle School

Aerial Arts for Kids, see mazomac.com Band Nights, see theloftmadison.org CLUE, Skateboard Club Low Flying Trapeze, see mazomac.com

High School

Aerial Arts for Kids, see mazomac.com Band Nights, see theloftmadison.org CLUE, Skateboard Club Low Flying Trapeze, see mazomac.com

Adults

Advanced Aerial Silks, see mazomac.com Aerial Silks, see mazomac.com Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Women Balanced Flow Yoga Buddhist Philosophy Community Drum Circles Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW) East Side History Club Feldenkrais Classes

Feldenkrais, Free your back Workshop Indoor Co-ed Soccer, 5v5 Knitting Circle, Intro La Leche League Low Flying Trapeze, see mazomac.com Men’s 21+ Basketball Drop-in NA Traditions Pilates with Bonnie Ping-Pong SASY Neighborhood Association Soka Gakkai International-USA (SGI), Sunday Gathering TangoBasico Lessons, Argentinian Tango The Village, Raising Children Together Women of Worthington Yoga, Sunday morning Zumba

Older Adults

Bingo After Lunch, Wednesday and Friday Bridge, Thursday Euchre, Tuesday Euchre Tournament, Friday and some Saturdays Gentle Exercise, Wednesday Lunch, A Dane County Nutrition Site, Monday through Friday Philosophy of the Wise, Alternate Thursdays Ping-Pong, Thursdays and Sundays Tai Chi, Friday

Note: This list includes activities scheduled before this paper went to press. Activities are added all the time to our online activities calendar with the most current information. To register for a class

Youth Bus passes Gift cards or Movie passes for incentives Lumber for building projects Garden Cart or Wheel Barrows

If registration is required, the contact person or organization listed online will handle fees and registration.

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Email: kathleen@goodmancenter.org

To report changes or errors

Public access to the online activities calendar If you are at the Center and need detailed information about a specific class, please ask our front desk staff. They will happily look something up for you on our online activities calendar.

Hours and closings Lussier Fitness Center Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ironworks Cafe Hours Mondays, CLOSED for training

Tuesday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Fish & Burger Nights in the Ironworks Cafe

Fritz Food Pantry Hours

CANCELED until further notice Tuesdays , 9:30 am to noon, Brunch-style meal Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 pm, Dinner-style meal Thursdays, 12:30 to 3 pm, No meal

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A BIG thanks to these community-minded businesses and organizations These organizations have donated time and/or resources to help keep our programs strong. This support, along with broad support from individuals and a corps of volunteers, makes all the difference.

Thanks to these organizations who supported us in December and January: A Fund For Women Alliant Energy Foundation American Girl Fund Amgen Foundation The Barrymore Theater Beta Omicron of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Bullseye, Inc. Bunky’s Cafe City of Madison CMI Management, LLC Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin The Cremer Foundation David and Nancy Walsh Family Foundation DBA Therapeutic Movement and Touch designCraft Advertising Dogs Welcome! East Wind Acupuncture & Pain Clinic, LLC Elmside Children’s School Expedia Gives Matching Gifts Program Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund First Weber Group Foundation, Inc Foley & Lardner, LLP Forest Foundation Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier Gänder Consulting Group, LLC GCC Food Pantry Volunteers, Full Block Captains, GCC Older Adult Volunteers and Volunteer Bakers Good Family Foundation Goodman’s Jewelers Google Grace Episcopal Churchwomen Grainger Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin Harmony Bar & Grill HP Company Match Irwin A and Robert D Goodman Foundation, Inc. Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing Co-op Jenifer Street Market Keller Williams Realty Kirch Appliance Inc. Kraft Foods Group Foundation Kraft Foods, Inc. Lake Edge Lutheran Church

Lizart Design, LLC Louis Leibowitz Charitable Trust Madison Chiropractic - North Madison Community Foundation Madison Curling Club Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc. Madison Newcomers Club Madison Rotary Foundation Madison-Kipp Corporation Marie C & Joseph C Wilson Foundation Martin Glass Co., LLC MasComm Associates, LLC Meriter Health Service and Meriter Hospital Meriter Home Health Mickey’s Tavern Mindful Motion Physical Therapy, LLC National Mutual Benefit Network Engineering Technologies, INC Network For Good Oak Street Ramblers Overture Center for the Arts Physician’s Plus Insurance Corporation Pierce’s Supermarket, Inc. Sacred Ground, LLC Sage Management Services, LLC Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Shopbop St. Bernard Catholic Church Sub-Zero Wolf Foundation Inc. TAPIT/new works, Inc. TDS Custom Construction The Straight Thread Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation, Inc. ThermoFisher Scientific Matching Gift Program Toby’s Supper Club U.S. Charitable Gift Trust United Way of Dane County US Dairy Forage Resource Center USF Consultants Vogel Bros Building Co. Vogel Foundation Inc. The Webcrafters-Frautschi Foundation Williams-King-Parsons Family Foundation, Inc. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

A Just Peace and Open and Affirming church on Madison’s east side

We welcome everyone to full participation and membership, including members of the LBGTQ community and anyone else interested in an open-minded, socially active Christian mission. 9:30 am Sundays: Worship & Nursery 2401 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704

School l Church for ages 2 through 6th grade l 608-249-1537 l www.pcucc.org

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Million Pound Challenge contributes nearly 1,000 pounds of food to GCC By Jon Lica, GCC Food Pantry Coordinator

Since Jan. 1, community members have logged their exercise and weight loss activity with the Million Pound Challenge (courtesy of the Princeton Club), other sponsors and our hunger-relief partner Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. For each pound lost or each hour of exercise recorded, a food pantry of their

choice receives 10 pounds of food. Thanks to an outpouring of community support for the Goodman Community Center, we will be receiving 965½ pounds of food to pass along to our customers. The Million Pound Challenge donated 1,020,500 pounds of food to south central Wisconsin. Thanks, and congrats to all those who got fit and gave back. l Roberta Evans, representative of Beta Omicron of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, a local service organization, poses with mittens and hats their members donated to help keep kids in Goodman programs warm this winter. Later that day, Roberta came back with another big bag of hats — she saw a big sale she just couldn’t pass up. So much kindness.

Woodman’s and Willy Street Co-op facilitate food drives for Fritz Food Pantry By Jon Lica, GCC Food Pantry Coordinator

Two local grocery stores supported the Fritz Food Pantry in a very large way this past holiday season. Not only did Woodman’s and Willy Street Co-op facilitate food drives that generated dozens of bags of groceries, but they offered opportunities for customers to add monetary donations at checkout lanes. Woodman’s customers were generous

enough to donate 52 bags of groceries and over $2,800 for us to stock the food pantry shelves. Patrons of Willy Street Co-op accumulated 45 bags of groceries and over $1,600 to purchase food pantry items. The Fritz Food Pantry really appreciates this incredible community support that has helped us kick off 2014 with a full food pantry. l

Zion Church ELCA Sun. Wed. Thur.

Bethany ChurCh ...rooted and grounded in love...

Ministry in English, Lao and Chinese 301 Riverside Drive 608.244.3656 www.bethanyfree.org 10:30am Sundays

Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ

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944 E Gorham Madison WI 608-257-4845 Sunday Worship: 9a Classical 10a Sunday School 110a Contemporary

9:00am Christian Ed. 10:00am Worship 6:30pm Bible Study 6:30pm Christian Group Meditation

2165 Linden Ave ~ 244-1588 www.zionmadison.org Love All & Serve All

EmploymEnt opportunitiES

Substitute Childcare Teachers GCC has opportunities in our preschool and afterschool programs. Must have experience with preschool or elementary age children and coursework in Early Childhood Ed or related field. Substitute teachers may be called in advance to cover planned absences or to help on short notice. The number of shifts you fill is entirely up to you. Call Dr. Rob San Juan 241-1574 x355 with questions about this position. Please submit a resume and application.

Childcare Available Hearing Loop Available

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About our new Pet Obituaries Losing a beloved pet can be as big of a loss as the death of a friend or family member. And sharing that loss with your circle of friends is an important part of the grieving process. We’d like to help you share your pet’s life with our community.

To submit a pet obituary: Black Susan

Tonya and Zeke

Black Susan (also known as Suzy, Miss Susan, Susan Marie, Suzy-Grrrl) died peacefully at home on January 27, 2014.

In the recent past, I’ve lost two of my best canine friends.

She was the runt of a litter of barn cats born on October 31, 1998 in Vernon County and came to live with Fiona at Christmas. “Black Susan” was the Ingalls family’s black cat in the “Little House” series, and Fiona was an avid fan of the books at the time. Suzy’s loves include Fiona, Sheila, Rick, and Domino, and simple pleasures: kisses, sunbeams, heat-vents, laps, bird-watching from the kitchen table, perching at the bathroom sink, “cookies” (her food), knocking small items from the kitchen table to bat them around as “toys,” ping pong balls, a daily fish-oil capsule, chin-scratching, meditation, and being with her people. She will be dearly missed. Condolences to Sheila Voss and Rick Dunn.

Zeke, an English setter, passed away three years ago at the age of 13½. He was such a gentle soul who came to me as a rescue when he was about four. Easy going and friendly, the perfect gentleman. Tonya was called by the angels at the beginning of January this year at the age of 11½. She was a beautiful white German shepherd who struggled valiantly with health problems for a large part of her life. She was very special and always a perfect lady, right up until her last breath. Zeke and Tonya are survived by their buddy, Shadow (13) and Tonya is also survived by Bandit (2½). Both are English setters. When Zeke and Tonya left this earth, a piece of my heart went with each of them. They are dearly missed but are now romping in the big dog park in the sky. I love and miss you both. Condolences to Bobbie Shore.

Step 1: Submit your obit to the ESNews Email the following information to ESNpetobits@goodmancenter.org. Obits are only accepted via email. Your pet’s name Pet date of birth Pet date of death Your name Full address Email Phone Write your obituary exactly as you’d like it to read. Please check for accuracy before submitting. Submissions should be in good taste. Obituaries will run as submitted, but ESNews reserves the right to request changes to or decline any submission.

Rates Text: $5 per 50 words or column inch. Photos: $10 (limit 1). Accepted photo formats: high resolution (300 dpi minimum) .jpg, .tif or .pdf.

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Pets of all kinds and all sizes find their way into our hearts and lives. It seems fitting to have a place where we can tell the world about our loss. submitted and paid by April 11.

Step 2: ESNews staff will check the word count and any image, and then email you an invoice with the total cost.

Step 3: Pay for your ad Pet obits require payment before they are published. There are two ways to pay: In person: Bring your email invoice in to the Center and pay at the reception desk. By phone: Call the front desk receptionist at 2411574 to pay by credit card. l

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Plant sale to benefit Willy Street Park vegetable starts will be on sale for early gardeners. This event is a fundraiser for the all-volunteer community corporation that owns and operates the park. For more information call 242-0712. l

Memory loss and dementia discussion A free, educational discussion will be held Tuesday, March 11. “Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia” will be presented from 6:30-8 p.m. Please call Amy Ketterer at 327-7202 to register.

Grief support opportunities Spouse/partner loss support group will meet Thursdays, March 27 through April

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Norwegian brunch and bake sale The annual Sons of Norway spring Frokost and bake sale will be held Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. The smorgasbord-style brunch will feature smoked salmon, herring, ham, sausage, boiled eggs, cheeses, breads and crackers, various traditional pastries, fruit soup and beverages. More than one trip to the buffet is allowed. Adults cost $12; ages 6-12 $6. The bake sale will offer typical Norwegian delicacies, such as sandbakkels and other special cookies, coffee cakes and breads. Packages of 3 large lefse will sell for $6 … as long as they last! Both events are at the Idun Lodge-Norway Center, 2262 Winnebago St. l

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Willy Street Park’s spring Green-Up-Time plant sale will be Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the park at Williamson and Brearly streets. Annual flowers full of color, perennials, native woodland plants, shrubs and

Student lecturer, spring Frokost and bake sale on tap at Sons of Norway lodge

Join Alyx Knudson, Idun’s 2012 scholarship winner from the University of Wisconsin Scandinavian sion. Check out Studies department, The best acts at the fimore activities at when she will shownal performance will rethe Goodman and-tell us about her ceive cash prizes to furCommunity Center adventurous semesther their performance ter at Telemark UniActivities and class topics are careers. versity College in listed in the Goodman Guide Registration for Bø, Norway. on page 10. See full details all auditions opened Enjoy her lecture at goodmancenter.org Feb. 22 at bit.ly/OverWednesday, March 5 turesRisingStars. The first at 7:15 p.m. The meeting 50 registrants for each site will will be preceded by an opbe accepted. tional potluck dinner at 6:30. All For more information visit http://overture- are welcome. center.com/community/rising-stars/auditions. All bands must audition March 22; April 19 individuals and dance auditions may register for any of the other dates. l

March 26-29

The White Privilege Conference presents its 15th annual convention March 26-29 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The theme is “Building Relationships! Strengthening Communities! Seeking Justice!” The conference is designed to examine issues of privilege beyond skin color. WPC is open to everyone and invites diverse perspectives to provide a comprehensive look

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Overture Center for the Arts is holding auditions for its Rising Stars talent search program. Performers of all types and ages are welcome to audition at sites throughout Dane County this spring and summer for a gala revue in September as part of the Overture Center’s 10th anniversary celebration. Auditions will begin in March and run through August, with a callback audition scheduled for Sept. 6. The final performance will take place in the Capitol Theater in September. Auditions at the Goodman Community Center will take place April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages are welcome, although anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian’s permis-

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The Madison Parks Department will be hosting its 18th Annual Earth Day Challenge April 19. Every year for this event, hundreds of Madison citizens, with a collective passion for the environment, gather to beautify Madison parks through cleanup projects hosted citywide. If you would like to host a project for the 2014 Earth Day Challenge, fill out the

online registration form for project hosts by visiting cityofmadison.com/parks. Many of the environmental service projects include pruning, trimming, picking up litter and trash, spreading mulch, revamping dog parks, planting flowers or tending to flowerbeds, weeding and so much more. For more information email parksvolunteer@cityofmadison.com. l

March 15-16

Wild Rumpus Winter Circus presents: ‘The Mighty Atom’ at GCC Featuring stilt acrobatics, adventurous clowns, thrilling aerial silks and trapeze acts, the Wild Rumpus Winter Circus will present “The Mighty Atom.” The Wild Rumpus Winter Circus will transform the Goodman Community Center’s gymnasium into a 1920s circus ring for three shows: Saturday, March 15 at 1:30 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 16, at 1:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $10 for adults, $7.50 for kids. Proceeds benefit Wild Rumpus Circus scholarship fund, which offers tuition assistance to low-income families and individuals and its bricks and mortar fund. In the past two years, $5,500 in scholarship

funding has gone to low-income families and individuals, as well as the Goodman Center’s Afterschool and Lussier LOFT program participants to enjoy the benefits of circus arts training and exploration. The 2014 winter circus takes its inspiration from the life of Joseph Greenstein; The Mighty Atom, World’s Strongest Man. Greenstein was born premature in Poland in 1896 and ran away from a poor and sickly childhood to become the protégé of a Russian circus strong man. For more information contact Marcia Miquelon at 669-6403 or marcianitaus@ yahoo.com l

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there to greet you. The Habitat ReStore, 208 Cottage Grove Road, Madison is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more at restoredane.org. l

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The Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Center — seen here in summertime — will become just a dharma house when a new spiritual center on South Park Street opens in March.

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East side dharma house and Buddhist center expanding to South Park Street By Julia Cechvala, Eastside News

On an inconspicuous white house across from East High School on Fifth Street hangs a banner with the words “Everyone welcome,” and a picture of Buddha. This is a dharma house, where people who are committed to studying the spiritual path and teachings of Buddha can live together. It is open to the public and for the past seven years has been the site of weekly meditations and teachings. Being in such a residential neighborhood has not lent to public accessibility, so on March 2, the Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Center will open its doors in a new commercial space at 1216 S. Park St. The new site will allow for greater capacity as well as space for parking. The house at 17 N. Fifth St. will remain the residence of the Center’s teacher, Gen Kelsang Gomlam, as well as an ordained monk and a practicing student. It will also remain open to the public. Anyone stopping by can learn about what the Center offers, which Gen Gomlam describes as, “modern Buddhism for the general public.” Gen is an honorary term for a teacher. Her teacher, Geshe Kelsang has worked to translate the tens of thousands of teachings of Buddha into the world’s major languages to make them accessible to all those interested. He is Tibetan, but the organization he founded, called

the New Kadampa Tradition, is politically unaffiliated. Many of those drawn to the teachings are not looking for religion,so much as life advice, Gen Gomlam said. “Whether you become a Buddhist or not, is not the focus.” People find the practice’s emphasis on the mind and logic especially appealing, she said. They want relief from the anger and stress in their lives and learn that internal changes can be more effective than external ones. Applying the meditations so people can be happier in their daily lives is an important component. “Our meditations are focused on changing your mind, not just relaxing your mind,” Gen Gomlam said. The Kadampa tradition also offers a modern take on the monastic life. Both men and women can be ordained and can live together in dharma houses, with a vow of celibacy. Non-ordained practitioners are welcome to live in the houses as well. The residents may work outside jobs and do not expect the community to support them. People who are married and have had children are also allowed to be ordained, as long as it is OK with the other family members, explains Gen Gomlam. She describes the Fifth Street dharma house, which has room for at least two additional

residents, as similar to co-op living, but with a spiritual thread. For the general public, the Akanishta Buddhist Center offers meditations, classes and workshops nearly every day of the week. One of the nice things about these practices is their consistency, said Gen Gomlam. For instance, Sunday morning “Prayers for World Peace” always include two guided meditations as well as guidance for the week based on Buddha’s teachings. At the

end there is time for tea and socializing. At the new site on Park Street they will also offer “Dharma for Kids” for children ages 4-12 at the same time as the general program. Most workshops and meditations are free, while some sessions and classes have a $5 to $10 fee. The Center’s website, meditationinmadison.org, provides detailed information. As the sign says, everyone is welcome. l

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Rick Dunn: How were you selected to build your Tiny House? Keith Valiquette: Willingness to put in a minimum of 300 hours of sweat equity on their own home as well as help with the construction of other homes is part of the selection process. Members also self-identify as needing a Tiny House, and they sign a stewardship agreement and are put on a waiting list. RD: What are your plans for helping with future homes? KV: Well, at 62 years old, I’m hoping to be able to help long into the future. It’s part of my commitment to Occupy. I want to be part of the solution. RD: What have you learned in the process of building your own home? KV: I have always thought of myself as a jack-of-all-trades. I learned that these skills acquired over the years have stayed with me and transfer well to the home building process. I am able to pass knowledge of power tools and construction techniques on to others. RD: Do you know where your home will be located?

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Keith Valiquette working in the Tiny House building shop. KV: Hopefully the Eco-Village at 2050 E. Johnson St., and/or other properties such as churches or other nonprofits. Otherwise, short term, on the street. RD: What does having your own home mean to you? KV: Security, community, peace of mind. Your own place, a comfortable safe place for you and your property. Privacy. Everything (homeless people) do is in a public space. RD: What is the first thing you can hardly wait to do in your new home?

The east side has the largest number of brownfields in the city. We all know the landscapes with East Washington Avenue, the rail corridor and all the other possible areas of contamination in our neighborhoods. Now you have an opportunity to weigh in on which east side properties the city should prioritize for assessment and future clean up. The city has received a $400,000 Environmental Protection Agency grant to identify, prioritize and assess brownfields citywide in order to encourage their redevelopment. The east side is being asked to help identify which brownfields are the highest priority. The city’s grant proposal specifically indicated that it would give significant weight to the east side’s expressed preferences. The properties selected through this process will have contamination assessments done for the property owners. The properties will also be moved to the top of the list for future clean-up funding. This will facilitate redevelopment by helping plan-

ners and developers discover the potential problems and get costs up front. While this may all seem tremendously boring, it’s really not just planning geek stuff. With development underway at the west end of East Washington Avenue, and eventially at Union Corners, which other chunks are our next priorities as a community? If precious resources and money are to be used to clean up and redevelop these properties, let’s be sure their proposed uses correspond to actual community needs and preferences. A detailed, numbered map of the properties can be downloaded and viewed at cityofmadison.com/engineering/documents/Isthmus.pdf. Please take five minutes to send Brian Grady, a city planner, your choices. Better yet, take an hour and think carefully about what we need cleaned up. For more information or details about the process and project contact Grady at bgrady@cityofmadison.com. l The Holy Cross Lutheran School seventh and eighth grade Bell Choir performs at the Governor’s Executive Residence in Maple Bluff during the Christmas season. The choir is under the direction of Mrs. Lana Stulken.

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Make Music Madison wants your neighborhood Make Music Madison, a free, citywide celebration, invites neighborhood associations, musicians, businesses, nonprofits and regular folks to create performances, play music and share the creativity of their neighborhoods. Artists and venues can register to perform or to host a performance at makemusicmadison.org from March 15 through May 15. Each neighborhood plans and hosts its own celebration, aided by citywide match-

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Atwood Summerfest gets new name — Atwoodfest — and new organizers

After 31 years, Goodman Community Center passes torch By Becky Steinhoff, GCC Executive Director and Pete Vogel, GCC Board President

It’s official. Atwood Summerfest will become Atwoodfest, and will be a joint production of the Schenk-Atwood Starkweather Yahara (SASY) Neighborhood Council, the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center and The Barrymore Theatre. Provided adequate sponsors are found, this new partnership will offer opportunities not only to build community and showcase our neighborhood, but pave the way for more crosscommunity connection and cooperation.

Goodman Community Center refocusing and reprioritizing We are saddened that the Goodman Community Center will no longer host the annual Atwood Summerfest. This decision was not easy for GCC’s staff and Board of Directors. In fact, it was one of the most

difficult decisions the organization has faced in the 60 years we have been serving the community. Over the past few years, demand for our core programming has tripled. While our dedication to providing free and reducedcost programming to children and families in our community remains as strong as ever, increased need has strained our staff and resources. In evaluating the biggest impacts of our work, it is clear that our resources are best allocated to supporting those who really need our help for food, academic and social support, career training and a sense of community. For the past 31 years, Atwood Summerfest has been a part of the fabric of our community, bringing together friends, neighbors, local businesses, and artists of

VO5, a Madison-based band, drew larger crowds each year of Atwood Summerfest. all kinds. We are immensely proud to have been able to celebrate our community at this event for so long. We are even more thankful for all of the support we have received throughout the years from friends and volunteers which has made this huge undertaking possible. We’re thrilled it will continue. Thanks to everyone in the community who volunteered, staff who put in extra hours to organize the fest, vendors who sold food and goods and, of course, all the

people from far and wide who came to dance, listen to great music and enjoy the festivities. See you at Atwoodfest! If you’d like to be a part of making the new Atwoodfest a success, check out the Atwoodfest page on Facebook, email atwoodfest@gmail.com or contact Ben Anton at 513-9757. If you have any questions regarding Goodman Community Center’s decision, please email summerfest@goodmancenter.org. l

Hunger is a real issue for many area families. We are helping by supporting organizations such as Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin which serves nearly 141,000 people here each year. We are giving so our neighbors have a better chance of succeeding at play, at work and in life.

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Worthington Park Neighborhood Association organizing bike repair and safety workshops By Alfonso Flores V, President of Worthington Park Neighborhood Association

The overwhelming demand for repairs at last year’s bike rodeo forced the idea of spreading out the two-wheeled effort across the year. Working with frequent Eastside Alfonso Flores V News contributor and bicycle safety educator Steve Meiers, our neighborhood will launch a bike program teaching tune ups, larger bike repairs, maintenance workshops and bicycle safety, advocacy and awareness. Please let me know if you are interested, have the time, knowledge, materials or other “mean$,” not only to get this up and running, but also to sustain this program. The Worthington Park Neighborhood Association is very excited about working with Women of WORTHington on a tech initiative for our community. Tech-savvy folks in the neighborhood and beyond are encouraged to join those already collaborating on software training modules and working on donated equipment. We don’t want to stockpile junk, but we’d love to get your reliable laptop or netbook. (Sorry, no desktops.) Send me an email, and maybe I can add your computer to our training or loaner library.

We’ll offer some of the new bike programs in Worthington Park, and we’re talking with Make Music Madison folks about listing our park as a venue for some of the solstice music performances. There are a couple of different event ideas being discussed, and of course, the 11th annual Darbo Family Picnic will capitalize on the increased resident involvement of 2013. Saturday soccer will start back up as soon as the weather is reliable and the ground isn’t too soft from snow melt. When the weather does break for the better, make sure to bring your kids out to play on the new equipment in the playground. When the hoops go up, Madison Parks will have completed the installation of new basketball courts, so keep your eyes peeled. Because we know many in our area aren’t online, WPNA recently got a general phone number (229-1454). Now folks without Internet access can call to hear updates about meetings and events in our community, plus have the opportunity to leave a message. The email address, info@worthingtonpark.org, remains the best way to reach us, and worthingtonpark.org is where you can find neighborhood info and the next WPNA meeting date and location. However, please feel free to call the new WPNA general info line at 229-1454. l

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Annual membership meeting is April 3 On Thursday, April 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Neighborhood Association will hold its annual membership meeting at the Goodman Community Center. The meeting includes a delicious meal provided by Bunky’s and a “SASY state of the neighborhood” presentation with featured guests Alder Marsha Rummel and Meghan Blake-Horst on behalf of the Atwood-Winnebago Area Business Association. Learn more about SASY member advocacy for placemaking and smart street design, co-housing and Woonerf at Union Corners, reuse of the historic Garver Feed Mill, our efforts to advocate for environmental cleanup near Kipp, our support of the Goodman Community Center, our partnerships with Friends of Starkweather Creek, and Worthington Park Neighborhood Association. Join the conversation as we look forward and consider new ventures for the rest of 2014. SASY members will be asked to nominate and vote for council representatives.

Join our neighborhood association meetings on the second Thursday of each month at the Goodman Community Center at 6:30 p.m.

sasyna.org You are encouraged to share talents and experience by serving on the SASY Council. Areas up for election include Circle Park, East Washington, Hawthorne Park, Schenk’s Corners, Starkweather and special representative positions 12, 14 and 15. For more information about the upcoming meeting, SASY or council member duties, visit http://sasyna.org. l

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PilateSpa strives to make people feel good By Pamela Wiesen, Eastside News

Pamela Wiesen: Tell me about PilateSpa — who benefits from coming to your classes? Where do your students come from? What can they expect when they come to a class?

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PW: What did you do before you started PilateSpa?

KC: I worked at CUNA Mutual until 1997. I was a staff attorney, claim adjuster, staff educator and researcher. I gave up the corporate life and started teaching at Gold’s Gym. There, I ended up renting a room and teaching Pilates with private lessons and classes. I reKathleen Conklin (right) ally enjoyed that I could and Lucy, her long-time companion who helps explain make people feel better. I anatomy to Conklin’s students stressed education — you need to train, prepare your body for Pilates.

Kathleen Conklin: Pilates is available to everybody, but each person gets something different out of it. The goals are mindfulness, coordination and balance. But for some, Pilates is stuck in a framework — that it’s exercise, a trend in fitness. But actually, it’s the people who come who make it happen, It’s not only for hard-core exercisers. I would like to make a difference and work to make the time I spend with people be purposeful: my goal is to give people an “aha” moment. I would like to broaden my work to people outside mainstream exercisers, who may consider that their particular physical condition is not suited for Pilates. My goal is sensitizing, self-awareness, consciousness, brain and body integration. I also teach a class called Flexagility, which underpins Pilates and yoga. Flexagility classes are drop-in, unlike the Pilates classes. For Pilates, I ask that people take training sessions before regular participation so they can learn what to expect. The goal of Flexagility is to make you feel good, strong and flexible in a noncompetitive learning environment. I have an opportunity to teach at MATC this semester. I’m enjoying bringing Pilates to a different group — it provides a good balance with my one-on-one private clients. Diversity is good for a teacher.

PW: What are some of the rewards and challenges of being a small business owner? KC: My studio is large and expansive. I got to design a place with space, light and movement — it’s not like a gym, not like a clinic. I considered lighting and air flow to make it clean, beautiful and accessible, with an artistic sensibility. In your own business, there’s no constraint of protocol and policy. You can be adaptable and flexible, and have a direct relationship helping someone make a change that you don’t have in the corporate world. The challenges are administrative: paying Continued on page 22

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Fitness options in the Winn-Atwood area

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Kathleen Conklin, owner of PilateSpa at Kennedy Place on Atwood Avenue, exudes unstoppable enthusiasm for her work and our neighborhood. I asked her about her business, her teaching style, and to describe what keeps her going.

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For some, participating in sports and physical fitness is second nature. For others (like me), each bout of exercise is preceded by a conversation with ourselves. There is a process for convincing ourselves of how right it is to get out there and do it (the class has been paid for, the clothing bought, the shoes are ready, the race has been signed up for). Guilt can be a useful motivator. What follows are just some of the grown-up fitness options available in the area. The fitness classes at Goodman Community Center are not included because they can be found on the Center’s website, with one exception. That exception — which is one of my personal favorites — is No Boundaries beginning 5K run/walk training, starting in March at GCC. While the participants will start and end at the Center, they will be traveling by foot throughout the neighborhood. No Boundaries, organized by Fleet Feet store, has a great plan for helping sedentary people turn the corner into a more active lifestyle — all in about 12 weeks of time. Coaches and volunteer mentors help walkers and runners reach new goals. After taking part in No Boundaries, participants can volunteer as mentors to the new folks coming through the program. To learn more and to see their schedule, go to fleetfeetmadison.com. Here are some other fun Atwood area fitness options I found for grownups:

Aikido of Madison, 2219 Atwood Ave., offers modern Japanese martial arts in the samurai tradition. Join the dojo! Visit their website at aikidoofmadison.com for more information. Catalyst, 2045 Atwood Ave., has yearround running groups along with 5K programs. Their website is catalystmadison. com. Euphoria Movement Arts Studio, 2009 Atwood Ave. #2, teaches belly dance which is good for the body, mind and soul. For more information, go to euphoriamovementarts.com. Ford’s Gym, 2114 Winnebago St., is considered an “old school” gym and has everything you expect in a gym, plus hip brick walls. Twisted Fitness, which offers an eclectic mix of classes, is also located at Ford’s gym. You can visit their website at fordsgym.com for all of their program information. Jazzercise (secular) happens at Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 2165 Linden Ave. Go to jazzercise.com for a complete schedule. Madison Circus Space, 2100 Winnebago St., has everything from adult gymnastics to hoop dance to German wheel class. Beginners welcome. If you’d like to learn more visit madisoncircusspace.com. Mindful Motion Physical Therapy, 305 S. Livingston St. (See separate story on page 20) Pilate Spa, 2045 Atwood Ave., offers Pilates in a tranquil studio setting. Continued on page 23

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Mindful Motion capitalized on Madison’s fitness

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Cuts, curls and conversations

Hair styles have changed but Hair Paradise remains By Ed Jepsen, Eastside News

I used to be a barber starver. It was nothing personal; longer hair was the style. But styles changed, and I changed with them. I heard good things about Hair Paradise, so I thought I would give them a try. That was well over 10 years ago, and I’ve never gone anywhere else. Hair Paradise is run by the Motisi sisters: Julie, Susan and Nancy. They pretty much do it all: haircuts, The Motisi sisters: (from left) Susan, Nancy hair salon, barber, hairdresser, hair and Julie. stylist and a lot more. our hair cut. Second, we like to support Hair Paradise is located at 2725 E. businesses that support our politics. DefiJohnson St. at the corner of East Johnson nitely progressive. and Pawling streets. This corner has been By the way, Ken is there too. Ken used good for the barber business since the early to have a shop (Ken’s Barber Shop) at the 1960s. The building hosted a barbershop corner of Baldwin Street and East Washowned by Nancy’s father-in-law. When he ington Avenue for years but joined the sisretired, Nancy and Julie took over the shop ters several years ago to keep the east side in 1981. Susan joined them several years looking good. later. To me, Hair Paradise is like the Hotel Hair styles have changed over the years. California. I’ve checked in, but I’m not Your mother’s perms are way down and sure I’ll ever check out. I’m having too hair coloring is much more adventuress. much fun with the sisters. Mullets are definitely out. Check out the reviews on the Internet at Styles may change, but customers the Insider Pages. Hair Paradise also has a change less. Hair Paradise has customers very entertaining Facebook page too. I esthat go back 30 years. It’s like an extended pecially liked the hair treatment photo from family affair. the Lost Madison album. Speaking of family, my cousin Cathy If you’re looking for a good cut, come has been a regular customer at Hair Parain to Hair Paradise. Walk-ins and new cusdise longer than me. We both like the hairtomers are always welcome, or give them a cuts, but there are other reasons we enjoy call at 241-8266. l the experience. First, we enjoy the banter between the Do you support the Goodman Community sisters. We’re never bored while getting Center? Thank you! Thank you!

As the name of the business suggests, Jessica and Nate Dufault encourage folks to have more awareness about their body mechanics and movement. Jessica and Nate met while in college at Indiana University, both pursuing bachelor’s degrees in kinesiology. Jessica went on to obtain her doctorate in physical therapy at Emory University, while Nate received his MBA from Oregon State. After graduating, each spent time in their chosen fields in Eugene, Ore.: Jessica at a physical therapy clinic and Nate at a brokerage firm, both sharing the goal of one day owning their own clinic. The first step was to find a community that was within driving distance of their home states of Indiana and Illinois. The second was to find a medium-sized city with an active population. Lastly, and probably most important, was to find the kind of place in which they wanted to live and raise a family. Madison met all the criteria. “We love the lakes and vibrant atmosphere,” Nate said. In March 2012, they opened Mindful Motion Physical Therapy at 305 S.

Nate and Jessica Dufault Livingston St. on the near east side. The business offers therapy for a wide range of orthopedic injuries and conditions. They offer classes and workshops for runners, gardeners, musicians and others. Nate also serves as an athletic trainer for high school and youth events. During the first few months of business, Mindful Motion offered free seminars for seniors at the Goodman Community Center. These seminars covered topics of lower back pain and osteoporosis. Such offerings are a wonderful example of Jessica and Nate’s commitment and service to the community and neighborhood where they live. To contact Mindful Motion email nathan@mindfulmotionphysicaltherapy.com or call 250-1775. l

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Fresh produce delivered to worksites directly from farms The FairShare Community Supported Agriculture Coalition was recently awarded a $35,000 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant from the Department of Agriculture to expand its work helping companies start CSA programs for employees. Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin is an economic development program designed to increase the production and sale of local foods. With the CSA model, consumers and farmers work together. Farm “members” pay an upfront fee in the spring for

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March l April 2014 The Security State Bank building at Schenk’s Corners in the 1950s. Today it’s a new branch of Monona State Bank.

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History Club looks back at banking and Madison’s golden age of baseball By Sarah White, East Side History Club

Monona State Bank will talk about its move to Schenk’s Corners at the March 15 meeting of the East Side History Club, titled, “Banking at Schenk’s Corners.” The bank inherited a cache of old photos from the Security State Bank days. We’ll help identify the employees in the pictures and learn more about the original Security State Bank and its influence on the community. For our April 12 meeting, we’ll welcome spring by talking amateur and semipro baseball in Madison — Madison Blues, Industrial Baseball League, Home Talent League, Little League and the legendary Breese Stevens Field. If you love local history or sports lore, you’ll love “Play Ball! Industrial Baseball League and More.” The Industrial Baseball League was formed in 1943 by the Madison Municipal Recreation Department, when the minor league Madison Blues dissolved and Madison’s baseball teams were barred from participating in the Home Talent League after they won three pennants, in 1940, 1941 and 1942. The hardball league lasted through the 1951 season. Various forms of baseball have long been popular sports, author Harold Seymour states in “Baseball: the People’s Game.” He writes that, “in the 1930s, about a thousand teams played softball in Wisconsin under the aegis of municipal

Upcoming ESHC Events Banking at Schenk’s Corners March 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Goodman Community Center Evjue Room D 149 Waubesa St.

nity Center, sheena@goodmancenter.org or 241-1574 x349. The East Side History Club blog at http://eastsidehistory.wordpress.com shares local history ‘finds’ as they come to light. To submit your memories and pictures to publish on the blog, send an email to whitesarah@charter.net. The East Side History Club, a project of the Goodman Community Center, meets on the third Saturday for three months each spring and fall to collect and share memories of Madison’s east side.

Play Ball! Industrial Baseball League and More April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Goodman Community Center Bolz Room A Note, meeting is held the second Saturday for April

recreation departments.” A 2003 Capital Times article described the heyday of Madison’s major league fast-pitch softball: “Leagues were arranged by skill level and the best of the best, the Major League, drew big crowds to watch the city’s best hitters battle against pitchers who threw 90 mph fastballs — from 45 feet away. The teams in the Major League were sponsored by some of the city’s best known businesses at the time — Badger Sporting Goods, Goodman’s Jewelers and Security State Bank, to name a few.”

Badger Sporting Goods baseball team was the champion of the 1949 Madison Industrial League.

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Schenk-Huegel family history will be explored at Wisconsin Historical Museum Ann Waidelich, Madison historian and Sue Retzlaff, granddaughter of Elsie Schenk and Arthur Huegel as they present the history of the two families from 1893 to the present. The event starts at 12:15 p.m.

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Let’s see commercial buildings’ energy use By David Ahrens, District 15 Alder

Climate change is a pretty big problem, right? So what are WE going to do about it? We can take responsibility for our personal behavior, but that only goes so far in reducDavid Ahrens ing our vast output of pollutants. We also have to change public policies (increasing mpg, better light bulbs, etc.) that have a broader, long-term impact. Commercial buildings are the source of 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Think of heating and cooling East Towne. Unlike residential buildings, its energy use is kept confidential by utilities. In conjunction with many environmental advocacy organizations, I have proposed an ordinance requiring commercial buildings (except industrial) to enter information onto an Environmental Protection Agency website. The EPA then provides a “performance score” on a scale of 1-100 that informs the use of their energy efficiency relative to similar buildings in size,

age and use in our climate zone. Very similar measures have been instituted in major cities. Performance scores will be made public for potential tenants or purchasers to see. For a free market to operate, we need good information. For that reason, I was surprised this ordinance is strongly opposed by the local chamber of commerce and Downtown Madison Inc. These groups oppose requiring owners to cooperate with this effort. Despite years of evidence across many states and cities to the contrary, including Madison, they contend that voluntary efforts will work. When this measure was instituted in Seattle and Boston, data increased twentyfold. Many building owners were “nudged” into making improvements that saved energy, and reduced greenhouse gases and high energy costs. In order for us to survive through this century and the next, substantial change in how we live and work must begin now. This effort must include every sector of society, including business. l

Pilates  from page 19 taxes, taking care of the business details that are handled by others when you’re in a corporate environment. PW: How long have you been teaching in the neighborhood? KC: I moved to (Atwood Avenue) in 2002. I taught at Monkey Bar and provided lessons on my front porch while the space was being renovated. I started in the building that now houses the Straight Thread, and I’ve been at Kennedy Place for eight years. PW: How did you pick the neighborhood? KC: There’s a creative aesthetic here, and I

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Union Corners project paused amid plan concerns By Marsha Rummel, District 6 Alder

Representatives from Gorman and Company presented a dramatically different site plan than what was approved for Union Corners at an informational presenMarsha Rummel tation before the Urban Design Commission in January. Overall the general sentiment among UDC members was that the plan was suburban, the sense of place has been greatly diminished and the plan was not approvable as presented. No action was taken. Several neighbors attended the UDC meeting and spoke in opposition. The new design flips the location of higher density residential buildings from East Washington Avenue to Winnebago Street. The new design significantly expands surface parking areas to accommodate the clinic and a proposed grocery store; turns the public green called Union Commons into a drive aisle and eliminates the woonerf design for Winnebago Street. The Gorman team says they will work with the neighborhood to improve the site plan before they go back to UDC. Updates

will be posted on neighborhood list serves and my alder alert emails.

Garver site A new public process to determine the future of the historic Garver Feed Mill will begin soon. The city commissioned Facility Engineering, an architectural engineering consultant to conduct a structure report on Garver. Last fall, after the consultants shared what work was needed to stabilize the building and provided cost estimates, the Madison Board of Parks Commissioners approved a request by Parks Division and Planning staff to draft a new Request for Proposals for rehabilitation and reuse of the Garver Feed Mill and surrounding 5-acre site. The 2014 capital budget authorized spending $1.825 million on stabilization and redevelopment. There are reportedly several developers who have expressed interest in the site. I am hopeful we can get a project that creates synergy with Olbrich Botanical Gardens, preserves a unique Madison landmark, respects neighborhood interest in retaining some public uses, and respects the natural setting of the North Plat. l

Spirited discussions about tiny houses By Larry Palm, District 12 Alder

Occupy Madison Builds has made an application to convert a vehicle maintenance shop on East Johnson Street to a tiny homes construction facility and residence site for Larry Palm up to nine tiny homes. I hosted a lively public meeting Jan. 15, where about 150 residents attended to find out more about the project and provide comments and concerns. Participants were provided comment cards, and this information is available online at cityofmadison.com/council/district12/development. Another meeting was held Feb. 17 at East High School.

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Neighborhood planning Work continues on updating the 1998 adopted Emerson East-Eken Park neighborhood plan. A lot has happened in the past 16 years, and now we’re taking the opportunity to plan for the next 16 years. The first meeting of the steering committee happened Jan. 23. Future meetings will occur monthly. A public meeting occurred late in 2013 and many terrific ideas were suggested to the city staff, who will now transfer that information to the steering committee. There is a website set up with all the information presented to the committee so everyone can follow along at cityofmadison.com/planning/eeep.html. If you have any questions, comments or issues please contact me at lpalm@cityofmadison.com. l

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Bipartisan bill will change how we investigate officer-involved deaths By Chris Taylor, State Representative, 78th Assembly District

officers. As I began to look at this issue, talk to constituents, law enforcement and other concerned individuals, I became convinced that we needed a statutory framework establishing an independent, transparent investigatory process and review of these incidents. I teamed up with Gary Bies, a Door County Republican and former deputy sheriff, to introduce AB-409. This bill aims to provide a reasonable framework to make sure investigations when officer-involved deaths occur are independent, comprehensive and as unbiased as possible. It does this primarily in two ways: by requiring the involvement of outside investigators and by creating a review board that can be utilized to make sure every stone in the investigation was adequately and accurately examined. This bill in no way changes or impacts the constitutional authority of district attorneys to make charging decisions. Law enforcement officers have one of the hardest jobs in the world and are confronted with life threatening situations on a regular basis. Yet their ability to do their jobs depends on the trust of their community. This bill appropriately balances these realities with a structure to ensure a better process when officer-involved deaths occur. This better process serves to strengthen trust between law enforcement and communities. Wisconsin has a unique opportunity to be the first state in the country to enact an independent framework for the review of officer-involved deaths. It is important that we do so. If you would like to share your thoughts on this or any other legislative matter, simply email me at rep.taylor@legis.wi.gov. or call my office at 266-5342. l

By Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive

We’re all encouraged to see signs of economic recovery in Dane County. With this welcome news, we must take great care to ensure that as our community reJoe Parisi bounds the opportunity exists for Dane County families from all walks of life to do the same. For months I have worked with representatives from labor, business, and educational institutions. I’ve also been meeting with economic and workforce development professionals to tackle a persistent challenge — connecting skilled employees with construction companies that are ready to hire but are facing a worker shortage. The result is a new initiative, Project Big Step, aimed at preparing the county’s workforce for the growing construction industry — and assuring better access to these family-supporting jobs to under-represented people, including minorities and women. My Office of Economic and Workforce Development, together with the Work-

force Development Board of South Central Wisconsin, will collaborate with the building trades contractors, community based organizations working in the construction trades, including WRTP Big Step, Construction Training Inc./START, Operation Fresh Start, the Urban League of Greater Madison and the Madison College Apprenticeship Program to build and implement a comprehensive strategy. Our multi-phase approach will focus on assessing the skills needed for a project and on recruiting and training the workforce necessary to get the job done. The effort will also identify and bring back workers who left the construction industry during the Great Recession, and ensure Big Step trainees get hired and retained in the industry. With a series of major building projects ahead, including a new $18 million expansion at our Alliant Energy Center, Dane County is uniquely positioned to work with key stakeholders to fulfill these goals. With Big Step, we will strengthen our local economy and give our workforce training and opportunities to find meaningful, family-supporting employment. l

Fitness  from page 19 Snap Fitness 24-7, 2045 Atwood Ave., is an expeditious, snappy workout facility with a boxing simulator. For more information go to snapfitness.com. Maybe someday I will be mature enough to be trusted with a gym member-

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Candidates for Madison Board of Education make their appeal for your vote Three candidates are seeking two seats on the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education for three-year terms. Michael Flores and Wayne Strong are both vying for Seat 6. This seat became open after Marj Passman declined to run for re-election. Flores and Strong have each run for the board in the past. Seat 7 has school board president Ed Hughes running unopposed, virtually assuring he will serve a third term. The election will be held Tuesday, April 1. Issues facing the school board include decreased state funding, crime in the schools and low and decreasing performance levels for some students. The Eastside News invited the candidates to state in about 350 words why you should vote for them.

I’ll work to ensure our schools continue to thrive By Ed Hughes, Madison School Board candidate, Seat 7

Students deserve enriching opportunities that connect school to their lives By Michael Flores, Madison School Board candidate, Seat 6

I am running for Seat 6 of the Madison Board of Education because the public schools are a great equalizer and the most important institution in our nation and our Michael Flores community. I bring a needed perspective and voice which have been absent from the board’s discussions. I am a city of Madison firefighter and paramedic. I have three children in the Madison schools. I initially ran for school board two years ago, when I saw the attacks on our public education system. I grew up poor and spoke Spanish as my first language. It was my education in the Madison schools that allowed me to become the successful worker, parent, taxpayer and citizen that I am today. This year, half of Madison’s students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. Almost 20 percent of our students are Hispanic — the largest group among students of color. One-fourth of our students are English language learners. Having walked in their shoes, I have an in-depth understanding of the issues facing these students. We must work together to close the

achievement gap and provide effective services to a wide range of students. We continue to see gaps in achievement for students of color, special education students and students living in poverty. Our district struggles with an overrepresentation of students of color in special education and behavior referrals, while experiencing an underrepresentation of those same groups in TAG and advanced programming. We must develop enriching opportunities for our students that connect school to their lives. Art, music and athletics help develop all areas of a student’s life. Being conscious of our students’ needs and working with the community to provide wraparound services will ensure all students are available for learning. As a board member, I will be an advocate for the educational needs of our community to protect and strengthen public education for future generations. During a time when our public schools have suffered a decrease in funding, the board has an increasingly important responsibility to create an environment where students, families and school staff work together to meet the needs of all students. l

broad array of issues that come before us. I believe I have the background, experience and skills to understand the issues and address them in an informed and reasonable way. I have spent the time to understand the complicated state school-aid formula and can take into account how our budget choices will affect the amount of state aid we’ll receive in future years. I make it a point to communicate about school issues. I write a blog — edhughesschoolblog.wordpress.com — that features information and commentary on our Madison schools. I continuously seek out opportunities to explain the many benefits our students derive from the education they receive in our Madison schools. I enjoy the company of my fellow board By Wayne Strong, Madison School Board candidate, Seat 6 members, the superintendent and our adI believe that we can do better, and if As a parent of two ministrators and I have done my best to elected, I will work towards policies that graduates of the contribute to the collegial and mutually Madison Metropolitan keep our students in school as opposed to respectful approach that marks our work as School District, I was suspending them. In addition, we must do a a board. better job of making sure that our students an involved parent It is a privilege to be a member of the for them kindergarten and staff are safe within our schools by Madison School Board. I look forward to making sure that they are bully-free. I will through 12th grade. three more years working to ensure that Parental involvement work to keep our schools safe. each of our schools is a thrives and prepares Wayne Strong As a volunteer for the past 18 years is the key to the suceach of our students to graduate college, with the Southside Raiders youth football cess of all students. have a career and be community ready. l As college graduates ourselves, my wife and cheerleading program, we have aland I made it clear to our own children that ways stressed the importance of education. Our participants are encouraged to stay in college was integral to the success of their school and stay out of trouble. I have also futures. We stressed this from a very early age and I have always been a firm believer served on a sub-committee for the Board of Education and have been active in numerthat education is the great equalizer. As a Tuesday, April 1 ous other boards and committees that work child, I grew up in a single parent family to keep students in school and on a path to and it was made clear that in order for me to be successful that I would need to stay in success. Offering your health dog, cat Offering excellent Lastly, we must do more to support school and get an education. or other mammal care for yoursmall dog, cat, or the best options in our teachers and make sure that they have As someone who has worked in law other small mammal conventional and the resources in the classroom in order to enforcement for over 27 years, I have witcomplementary medicine SERVICES provide the kind of instruction that will nessed firsthand the correlation between • Services Wellness Visits include: engage all of our students. Teachers work the students that are not making it in our Megan Caldwell, DVM Megan Caldwell, DVM & Lisa Olson, DVM • • Vaccines Wellness Visits very hard and perform well despite the lack district, and the ones that are ending up in Lisa DVM 529 Olson, S. Park Street Vaccines, Titers Vaccines • • Nutrition Consultation of resources they need to effectively teach our juvenile and ultimately our criminal Nutrition Consultation Madison, WI 53715 Erica Hellestad, DVM • • Acupuncture • Acupuncture our students. l justice system. 608.270.1070 • Chiropractic 529 S. ParkPh: Street, Madison, WI 53715

I am completing my second three-year term on the Madison School Board and I am currently school board president. I am running unopposed for re-election. Ed Hughes It is an exciting time in the Madison schools. A year ago, the board hired Jen Cheatham as superintendent. Since then, our work has been marked by high energy and high expectations, with a sustained focus on nurturing great teaching and developing schoolbased leadership. We adopted a new Strategic Framework that lays out an ambitious roadmap for our work. The board’s recent agendas have also included revamped school improvement plans, a new technology plan, a new TAG plan, significant revisions to our recruitment and hiring practices, and a strategy to deal with our maintenance needs. We’ve also adopted budgets that have carefully balanced our spending needs against our need for restraint in imposing property tax increases. Given the challenges we face, it is critical that school board members be capable of applying independent judgment to the

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Friday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grab a bargain or two or more and support your library volunteer group with the purchase of children’s and adult books, CD’s, videos and DVD’s. Take advantage of the bag sale ($3 per bag) from 2-4 p.m. Saturday only.

Saturdays, March 1, April 5 and May 3 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for donuts, juice, stories, songs, rhymes and a craft.

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One World, One Sound Drum Circle Wednesday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. Find your groove in this drumming circle with Elmore Lawson.

Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. “The Orphan Train,” by Christine Baker Kline Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker,” by Jennifer Chiaverini

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Saturdays, March 15 and April 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is all about traditional roleplaying games such as original “Dungeons and Dragons,” “AD&D,” “Classic Traveller,” “Labyrinth Lord” and more.

Bat boxes for beginners Saturday, April 5. Time TBA Learn about the benefits of bats to the ecosystem and build a simple bat house for your own backyard. Call or register online beginning March 22.

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Alexander pajama party Thursday, April 17 at 2 p.m. Celebrate the well-loved picture book “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day,” by Judith Viorst with stories, crafts and activities. You’re invited to wear your PJs. Call or register online beginning April 3. l

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Humanitarian knitting First and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop in for free Affordable Care Act enrollment assistance from representatives from Public Health of Dane County.

Watch a new release on the big screen. Movies are rated PG or PG-13. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Call two weeks ahead for movie title and start time.

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Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Watch clips from this year’s films, learn about the ins and outs of WFF from staff, and bring along all of your questions about the festival. This event is taking place simultaneously at the Madison Central Library and Pinney and Sequoya branches — join us at the location most convenient to you.

Pinney Mini Film Fest Friday, March 28 at 6 p.m. Get ready for the upcoming Wisconsin Film Festival with an evening of locally made films at the second annual Pinney Mini Film Fest. Hear from the filmmakers about their craft and meet with the managing director for the festival.

Book Baby Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and activities for babies ages 0-15 months. One adult per baby required.

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Café Allongé pairs coffee with a side of art By Sheila Voss, Eastside News

A café allongé is an espresso coffee prepared with extra water. Literally, it’s a “long or drawn out coffee.” In recent months, there’s been a festival of coffee shop performances called Café Allongé that drew out participants to collaborate with local artists — over coffee. Individuals signed up for a date and time from an online menu (http://cafeallonge.net) of a variety of performances to meet an artist at a coffee shop. Two Atwood Avenue coffee shops, Café Zoma and The Victory, were among the 16 hosts. Performance and visual artist Angela Richardson, a regular at Café Zoma, shared her piece, “SPILL,” 30 times at Zoma over the last few months. Richardson would write and draw during the conversation with her guest. “People shared so many of their stories and thoughts with me — childhood tales, personal challenges, their passions,” Richardson said. “One of the things I found most surprising was people’s willingness to be so open with me. During the performance, I tried to give of myself in the same way.” Drawings from the 30 conversations were altered and assembled to create an artist’s book that was displayed in Café Zoma in February. Artist Bird Ross brought the props for her piece, “(Tiny) Table-top Theatre,” in a

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The 2014 Habitat ReStore Salvage Art Show will be held April 11 through June 1 at the Artisan Gallery, 6858 Paoli Road in Paoli. The opening reception is Friday, April 11 from 5-9 p.m. The purpose of this event is to keep materials out of the landfill and raise funds to help Habitat for Humanity of Dane County

build affordable housing. The art show also provides promotional and networking opportunities for local artists and gallery owners. For more information about the art show, visit restoredane.org. l

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Gallery Night has artist space available Artist Angela Richardson (left) collaborates with a Café Allongé participant at The Victory. suitcase to The Victory coffee shop. Once or twice a week for the last few months, she met with someone to create a tiny play, using vintage Fisher-Price people and animals, puzzle pieces and other found objects. Her guest picked three cards: one for an action, one for an environment and the last for the conclusion. “People get a chance to play, with no outcomes and no prizes,” Ross said. “It’s an opportunity to be playful, to create and to see where things go.” Both artists commented on the depth of intimacy that was generated with people over the course of just one hour. While the Café Allongé performance schedule has ended, I hope it returns to Madison’s coffee shop scene in the near future. l

On the first Friday in May, from 5-9 p.m. GCC becomes one of many Gallery Night stops in Madison. For the past several years, a wide variety of art, photography, jewelry, fabric arts and more have been represented within a range of price points to fit any budget. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be offered along with specials in the Ironworks Café. The Center is now accepting artists to participate. Booth spaces are available to both new artists and to those who have

participated in past Gallery Nights at GCC. Email margo@goodmancenter.org to receive a GCC participation form for the May 2 gallery event. Participation is not juried, but there is a small participation/ booth fee to help the Center cover costs. The May and October Gallery Nights are a program of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Arts. For more information, contact margo@ goodmancenter.org. l

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Marquette-Atwood Neighborhood Art Walk This year’s annual self-guided Neighborhood Art Walk is Sunday, May 4 from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. and it is the biggest yet. Twenty-nine neighborhood artists will be showcasing everything from metal sculpture to jewelry, ceramics to woodworking and painting to photography. Walking maps will be available for pick-

up at Hatch Art House, 1248 Williamson St. and Absolutely Art, 2322 Atwood Ave. Maps are also available on the MarquetteAtwood Neighborhood Art Walk Facebook page. For more information, contact Jenny Blasen at jblasen@hotmail.com. l

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Barry Roal Carlsen was born in 1957 in Omaha, Neb. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1980. He then moved to Madison for graduate school at the University of Wisconsin. Carlsen graduated in 1983 with a Master of Fine Arts degree. Carlsen divides time between his studio and a position as senior artist in the UW Communications Office. He has been additions

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Recent work has focused on depicting the imperfect role memory has in shaping the image of the self. Seeing memories fade or blend with events outside personal experience in aging family members has shown me how fragile our recollections are and how this shapes a new identity. While remembrances, snap shots, and mementos all act as catalysts, the imagemaking process plays a large part in the discovery of meaning in the work. Layers of imagery are added and scoured away as the work progresses, much like our minds do over time. Some parts fall away, and that which remains recombines in a way that might create something unexpected. In the end the work hopes to provide a glimpse at some personal truth and provide a foothold for the viewer to relate to.

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Balancing the Future and the Past, lithograph, 30 x 22" a visiting artist at a number of universities and occasionally teaches lithography at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Carlsen has received numerous grants and awards. His work has been exhibited nationally and in Europe. They can be found in private, public, corporate, and museum collections, including the Chazen Art Museum, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Meriter Hospital, Rayovac, and the Progressive Corporation. l

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Bio Peter F. Castro entered the world of film photography while serving in the US Navy as an Electrician. Never formally trained, his pictures still quickly caught the eye of his shipmates and he became one of the ship’s photographers onboard the USS Arkansas. In his early college years, he shot for the school newspaper and later for the

Madiscapes Prairie meets Marsh meets Sunset, photograph, 16x20" Monroe Times. He took a break to focus on his studies in Conservation Biology and waited as digital photography became more popular. During that time he became a nature lover and then shifted his photography more toward the natural world and quickly had his first exhibit as part of PhotoMidwest 2008 that fall. Peter also exhibited with the City of Madison Artspace, Wisconsin Union Galleries (in which he has a permanent display), Portal Wisconsin, Olbrich Gardens and Olbrich’s ten year anniversary of the Thai Pavillion for which he specially made two pieces. l

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