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Volume 145, No. 3 May l June 2015

Hurray! Long-awaited Goodman splash pad grand opening is May 31

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Pack up the swimsuits, sunscreen, towels ─ and kids ─ and join the fun! Kristin Groth, GCC staff

We’ve been telling you that our Splash Pad splash pad is opening for about a Grand Opening year now, but you can really trust us this time — this is the real Sunday, May 31 deal. We’ve jumped through ev12 to 3 p.m. ery regulatory hoop and smoothly navigated changes in building codes so we are now ready, and excited, to turn on the pumps and start the water flowing. The grand opening festivities will begin Sunday, May 31 at noon with a short presentation and ribbon cutting. Please join us to thank the good folks at the Goodman Foundation for this incredible gift. If it rains, we’ll hold the opening the following Sunday, June 7. Watch our website or Facebook page if weather looks iffy. Doug Moe, author of the recently published book, “Good Men, The Lives and Philanthropy of Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman,” will be there to share just a few good stories about these beloved brothers who gave — and continue to give — so much to Madison. They loved GCC children are counting down the days to the splash pad opening. It will be here healthy living, sports, children and their before they know it. Hopefully, the warm weather will, too. families. The only thing that would make this opening better would be if they could too. Goodman staff cannot be responsiConcession stand coming join us. They would find pure joy in watchble for unattended children. ing children playing in the water, giggling Healthy snacks and juices will be for sale and enjoying healthy fun.  We’re hoping to have Goodman towels, in a concession area next to the splash pad and sunscreen for sale. All the details from June 1 through Labor Day. Granola Hours and other good things to know will be on our website before the splash bars, pita and veggie chips, cold juices are  Open every day 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weather pad opening. some of the treats that will be available. permitting. Hours are subject to change. Our website will list the full menu and If weather looks iffy, or you just want to Picnic tables needed prices before the opening. We’re looking for a few well-made wood be sure it’s open before packing up the If you can’t make the grand opening, picnic tables, including a kid-size table kids, you are welcome to call our front plan to come soon. We hope this splash pad or two to have near the splash pad. If you desk at 241-1574. will be a well-used, joyful place for our have one you could donate, please email community to come and cool off on a hot  No lifeguards on duty. Children are David Fisher at david@goodmancenter. summer day. encouraged to have adult supervision at org. If you’re able to email a photo of any all times. Goodman childcare programs For more updates about our splash pad, will be using the splash pad occasionally, table you’re offering to donate, that would visit our website at goodmancenter.org. l be super helpful.

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There’s a new librarian in town Borrowing inspiration from Portland’s tool-loaning programs, Sustainable Atwood member Jessica Ray is directing the Atwood Tool Library in Zion Lutheran Church to lend out everything from wheel barrows to drills for a modest yearly membership. Article on page 17.

East basketball makes tourney run Purgolder pride ran high as the Madison East boys’ basketball team made an appearance in a state semifinal game March 20 at the Kohl Center for the first time in 25 years. Legendary East coach Verlyn Belisle was also honored at halftime. Article on page 21.

Our community is in “a teachable moment.” Will we learn? Tony Robinson’s death has ignited conversations surrounding Madison police practices, racial inequities in Dane County, the frailties of our justice system and our ability to convene meaningful conversations. GCC is committed to fostering systemic change in the way youth and adults of color are treated in our community. Article on page 10

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way. A way to make a big difference, that is. Once you have provided for loved-ones in your will, leaving a gift to an organization that does work you value is a great way to leave a lasting legacy. It doesn’t affect your everyday income, yet it could enable you to make an impact you could only dream of during your lifetime. Bequests don’t have to be large to be meaningful, and the Goodman Community Center would be so grateful to be included in your plans. These gifts enhance our financial stability and ensure our ability to serve our community for future generations. If you’d like to talk with someone at GCC contact Kristin Groth at (608) 204-8024 or kristin@goodmancenter.org.

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Executive Director: Becky Steinhoff HR Director: Lisa Jacob Finance Director: Mary Smith, CPA Assistant Finance Director: Dewayne Powell Director of Development: Jenny Pressman Communications and Community Giving Director: Kristin Groth Assistant Director of Communications: Kathleen Ward Corporate and Events Associate: Jon Lica Grants Manager: Josset Gauley Volunteer Manager: Kate Katzban-Beren Volunteer Wisconsin AmeriCorps Member: Paige Wielgos

Operations and Facility Director of Facility Operations and Services: Derek Kruzicki Facility Use Manager: Margo Tiedt Office Manager: Tanya Martinez-Knauer Facility Use Assistant: Kristi Kading Receptionists: Erin Boris, Harvey Marks, Alesia Mayfield, Clarice Sarnowski, Emily Sha, Ashley Staley, Joanne Yanna Custodians: Ron Alexander, Devon Chambers, David Galinski, Jamel Phillips Maintenance Manager: Bret Hagemeyer Working Class Catering Coordinator: David Fischer

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Eastside News Editor: Becky Steinhoff Managing Editor: Kristin Groth Production Manager: Kathleen Ward Advertising and Production: Dave Link Editorial Manager: Joanne Yanna

Food and Nutrition Kitchen Manager: Chris Stephens Program Chef: Gregory Badger Catering Chef: Debra Thomas Food Services Asssistant: Tracy Oliver Ironworks Café Cook: Desmond Willingham Ironworks Café Lead Barista: Heidi Hilliard Ironworks Café and Working Class Catering Staff: Tia Andruss, Antonio Both-Hurley, Chantelle Butler, Winor Chen, Damonta Collins, Cornelius Edwards, Noah Faingold, Romale Grant, Litrell Grant, Rhiannon Grant-Fohl, Forest Moore, Savantae Newsome, Christian Palmer, Shyanne Kosinski, Mona Purnell, Remell Rodgers, Cameron Scott, Doug Siebert, Martinez Smith, Deanna Smythe,

Host your meeting or event at Goodman The Goodman Community Center has many rooms available for one-time or ongoing meetings or events. We make reserving rooms easy with an online system, quality AV equipment, modern rooms and friendly staff. The Center has many beautiful community rooms to rent The Center has spaces that can accommodate from 20 to 160 guests. From January through March 2015, we have availability on many Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as daytime openings for larger groups on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays. The Center is also currently booking SaturWe have AV equipment to rent so that any of day night events in 2016. Discounted our spaces can be used for presentations. wedding packages are available. Let our teens impress your guests with Working Class Catering! Working Class Catering is a professionally staffed catering service that also trains and employs teens. WCC can cater your event here at the Center – or can provide lunches or dinners at your location. The menu options range from snack and sandwich platters to full course entrees. Bar services are available for events at the Center. Contact

catering@goodmancenter.org to discuss what we can do for you! For pricing, details and room availability, visit goodmancenter.org and click on the room availability button. Call 2048062 or 204-8028 to confirm availability. Because of the number of inquiries we receive, it may take a day or two to get back to you. l

Family Advocacy Gym and Fitness Athletic Director: Tyrone Cratic Athletic Assistant: Terry Tiedt

Childcare Programs Director of Programs: Kshinté Brathwaite Assistant Programs Director-Childcare: Angela Tortorice Afterschool Coordinator: Ashley Rounds Early Childhood Education Manager: Rob San Juan Early Childhood Education Teachers: Robert Bergeron, Dani Butella, Kate Feitag, Caitlin Garton, Nick Howard, Jessica Kardas, Kristal Kleiman, Adam Panek Afterschool Teachers: Sara Butler, Deborah Crabtree, Rachael Drapcho, Ali Hellenbrand, David Kelley, Carlee Latimer, Emily Ochitill, Miranda Starr, Tanya Walker, Heather Weasler PASS AmeriCorps ASP: Alissa Swenson, Nicole Webster

Youth Programs Youth Programs Manager: Colleen Berg FYI Assistant Manager: Zach Watson FYI Lead Fitness Instructor: Stephanie Fox Girls Inc. Coordinator: Pahoua Vang TEENworks Education Manager: Keith Pollock TEENworks Career Educator: Amy Mach TEENworks Career Organizer: Zhalarina Sanders H.S. Male Youth Programs Coordinator: Zach Watson M.S. Male Youth Programs Coordinator: Howard Hayes Academic Excellence Specialist: Monica Pembroke Middle School Coordinator: Rosario Garcia Youth Programs Leaders: Roy Boone, Luke Bassuener, Barry Davis, Howard Hayes, Julian Holt LOFT PASS Americorps Members: Trevor Wirth, Meri-Rose Ekberg High School Programs Coordinator: Darian Wilson Outreach Manager: Helyn Luisi-Mills Girls Inc. Outreach Coordinator: Ann Brickson MERIT Direct Service Coordinator: Arthur Morgan MERIT Data Management Coordinator: Sang Thao MERIT Youth Program Evaluator: Josset Gauley MERIT Program Coordinator: Matt Rezin MERIT Facilitators: Carrie Breunig, Debra Dawidziak, Cliff Davis, Remy Fernandez-O’Brien, Howard Hayes, Latoya Jackson, Heidi Kobor, Passion McClain, Emily Sha, Alison Stauffacher, Kimberly Wasserman

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Price includes tables and chairs. Every event is different. For more details, see our website. Space use policy change: GCC has its own liquor license. You are not allowed to bring in any of your own alcoholic beverages for your event. Any beer/wine/liquor must be purchased through GCC according to all Wisconsin alcoholic beverage laws.

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Madison Word Power! Poetry Slam contestants wow the crowd By Darian Wilson, GCC high school coordinator

The Word Power! Open Mic Slam Series returned to the Goodman Center Friday, Feb. 27. The event was a qualifier for the Wisconsin Youth Poetry Slam Final. Every year, the top poets in our state between the ages of 1319 compete to be one of the six poets to represent Wisconsin at an international youth poetry festival called Brave New Voices. BNV has happened in cities Poets perform for a packed house at GCC. such as Chicago, Los Angeles, with The JVN ( John Vietnam Nguyễn) Washington D.C., and PhiladelProject, an organization teaching hip-hop phia. This year, it is in Atlanta. The Word and spoken word to youth in the Madison Power! Slam has served as the Madison area. area qualifier the past three years. The poets got on that stage and tore the For those unfamiliar with slam poetry, it goes a little like this. Poets get onstage and house down. They were absolutely amazing. The poems ranged from topics like reshare original poems no longer than three minutes. They are then judged by five ran- lationships and self-love to social justice. When all was said and done, four poets dom audience members on a scale of 0-10 qualified for the state finals in Milwaubased on creativity, stage presence, word kee. The winner, Caide Jackson, ended up play, performance and delivery. making the team and will be traveling to The high and low scores are then Atlanta for BNV. dropped and the three middle scores are The Word Power! Open Mic Slam Seadded together to get the total score for that ries will now be happening every fourth poem, with 30 being a perfect score. Friday of the month in the Lussier LOFT The event on Feb. 27 was attended by over 75 people with 27 youth competitors. here at the Goodman Community CenThe event was organized by Goodman staff ter. The event is free and takes place from 7-9:30 p.m. l Zhalarina Sanders and me in conjunction

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Help fill the shelves of the Fritz Food Pantry by learning to preserve By Amy Mach, GCC TEENworks career educator

Our goal this year is to preserve 3 tons of fresh, local produce to distribute through GCC’s Fritz Food Pantry. This can only be done with your help! We are looking for volunteers to help glean produce, work in the kitchen and donate needed supplies. We are seeking preservation volunteers willing to donate four hours a week during the growing season to help preserve the produce. Don’t worry, no prior experience is necessary. There will be a handson training, so volunteers can learn all the basics of food preservation.

The informational meeting and volunteer orientation will be held Monday, June 22, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. If you can’t volunteer, but have canning supplies, we are currently seeking old canning jars (Ball, Kerr or Mason brand) that are free of cracks and nicks. New unused lids and zipper freezer bags are also needed. For more information, please email me at amymach@goodmancenter.org or call 608.204.8027. l

May is MERIT Month, again! By Matt Rezin, GCC MERIT outreach program coordinator

In 2014, Mayor Paul Soglin declared May as MERIT Month in the city of Madison. The mayor’s proclamation honored the accomplishments of the Goodman Community Center’s Madison Empowering Responsibility In Teens program’s work in reducing Dane County teen pregnancy rates. This year, GCC will be celebrating May is MERIT Month again with community events and interactive activities. During May, MERIT will host a Family Fun Night May 21 from 5:30-7 p.m. All families are welcome to join for a meal and fun activities for all ages.

MERIT is creating a “ReflecTeens” photo timeline, featuring high school photos from people’s past. Participate in the fun by contributing a photo of yourself as a teenager! A student who recently took MERIT said, “I really liked MERIT because all of the instructors and teachers were really easy to talk to. We learned a lot and they made the program really fun.” Let MERIT do the same for you and make your May really fun. For more information about MERIT, visit goodmancenter.org/merit. l Lowell Principal John Burkholder stopped by to check out GCC’s March Family Science Night.

Performing Ourselves features Girls Inc. By Pahoua Vang, GCC Girls Inc. coordinator

Performing Ourselves is a dance outreach program that is offered to young girls at different community sites and taught by undergraduate dance students. Goodman’s Girls Inc. program is fortunate to have this amazing opportunity to learn how to use dance as another way to convey thoughts and feelings. Our girls have been working really hard to prepare for their performance May 2, at the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall from 2-4 p.m.

GCC girls will be performing alongside dance groups from Vera Court, East Madison Community Center, Kennedy Heights Community Center, and Lussier Community Education Center. This event is free for everyone, so please come and support our girls! There will be a reception open to everyone following the show. For questions about this event, please email pahoua@goodmancenter.org. l

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GCC science club leads hands-on activities at Hawthorne Library By Angela Tortorice, GCC assistant director for childcare programs

For the past three years, Goodman’s afterschool program has partnered with five other neighborhood centers to host the COMETS (Creating Opportunity in Math, Engineering, Technology and Science) project. Thanks to generous funding from the Madison Community Foundation, Goodman’s elementary afterschool children participate in a weekly curriculum focused on encouraging a love of learning in science, technology, engineering and Science club participant Ebrahim (right) helps a math (STEM) education. child with a science experiment at the Hawthorne With a particular focus on Library. working with children of lowertions and projects for children in grades Kincome households, our afterschool and fifth to participate in. COMETS programming reaches many When talking with the children after children who might not otherwise have their first visit to Hawthorne, Ebrahim had a chance to learn, in a fun way, about shared, “I like helping other people so they high-tech opportunities. And now, they can learn. Science club is fun!” Nick then are taking what they have learned into the said he enjoys science “because it is really community! cool. You can do lots of things and you can We were thrilled when our local Hawthorne librarian, Tracy Moore, reached out explore. There’s also many different things to do … in one club we lit up lights with to see if our science club members would play dough!” lead hands-on STEM education activities Stop by Hawthorne Library April 22 for the community to attend. Since February, once a month, Goodman’s science club during afterschool hours to see the Goodman science club children in action! l youth share hands-on science demonstraMADISON · LODI · WAUNAKEE

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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 U.S. 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 204-8025. 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 protected genetic information in employment or in

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GCC early childhood education student Arie enjoyed a nutritious lunch thanks to the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. 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

Goodman afterschool staff receives additional training to work with school-age youth By Angela Tortorice, GCC assistant director for childcare programs

On Saturday, Feb. 21, more than 150 afterschool teachers, coordinators, and directors met at Wright Middle School for a winter mini-conference. Goodman teaching staff were on hand and were able to choose from a variety of sessions offered. Workshop topics included curriculum and activity planning, effective behavior guidance, culturally responsive practices, developmentally-appropriate practices, and supporting children and families in crisis.

As Lisa Strub, a child care specialist from the city of Madison shared, “The intent of this conference is to provide appropriate training for staff working with elementary age children that will in turn increase the quality of care the children in Madison are receiving in afterschool hours. This year we saw a 50 percent increase in participation, which is a great thing!” This training opportunity was provided thanks to the continued efforts of the School Age Collaborative group. l

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I have a favorite new word. Yet. It’s little. And yet, life-changing. And it’s also a big reason why your gift to the Goodman Community Center today is a great investment. On my way home from work last week, I turned on the radio and heard something that took my breath away. Carol Dweck, a world-renowned psychologist from Stanford, said this:

PASS AmeriCorps members: (l-r) Trevor Wirth, MeriRose Ekberg and Antoine Love. Love’s passion for working with youth is matched only by his passion for cooking, which he fuses together for his alwayspopular, weekly nutritious cooking club (we’re talking avocado deviled-eggs, vegetarian enchiladas and orange-oatmeal pancakes, people!) Last but not least, Wirth, who played college football and joined our high school LOFT team, is looking to positively impact the student athletes involved in our study tables at East High School. Wirth’s boundless energy, sense of humor, and firsthand experience as a student athlete have been invaluable to our high school program. Each September, we bring on a new crew of PASS members to join the LOFT team in engaging youth after school for the following year. This year, we’ll be hiring a part-time, summer-only member as well! To apply to be a PASS AmeriCorps member, visit our website in late May at goodmancenter.org/employment. l

“I heard about a high school in Chicago where students had to pass a certain number of courses to graduate, and if they didn’t pass a course, they got the grade ‘Not Yet.’ If you get a failing grade, you think, I’m nothing, I’m nowhere. But if you get the grade ‘Not Yet’ you understand that you’re on a learning curve. It gives you a path into the future.” Don’t you LOVE that?! I could never put words to it before, but this describes how our staff here at Goodman approach everyone — small to tall, young to old. Most of our programs don’t give official grades, but our staff are always paying attention to — and measuring — whether they are succeeding at helping people do better. Yet! Thanks to gifts from many people like you, and many generous local businesses, the power of “yet” is in full force here at Goodman. Here are just a few I know of:

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 Jordy hasn’t been academically eligible to play sports at East High School — YET.  David hasn’t had a week of perfect attendance in high school — YET.  Kenny hasn’t found a home — YET. But they will. I know bcause I’ve seen our staff bring teams of people together to help so many before them. They will invite parents, guardians, school teachers and counselors, reading specialists, social workers, speech therapists, tutors, mentors — whoever is needed to provide services, resources and relationships that will help them each find their path to their future. A more secure and often happier future.

Could you make a gift today? You will help children and youth (and older adults, too) discover that they can never be failures, they simply aren’t done growing and learning — yet. Give online at goodmancenter.org or mail your gift to Goodman at 149 Waubesa St., Madison, WI 53704. Or, stop by the Center. And if you could become a sustaining supporter by giving monthly, that would be the icing on the cake. l

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Help youth see world through a new lens Photography has a way of making a person look at the world in a different way. Once that lesson is learned, it is never forgotten. Fourth and fifth graders in GCC’s elementary afterschool program will have the opportunity to learn the art of photography in a new club that will begin in April and last all summer. The photography club is organized and led by Nicole Webster, a PASS (Partners for After School Success) AmeriCorps member who works with GCC children daily. She will be teaching the basics of photography, such as perspective and depth

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By Colleen Berg, GCC youth programs manager

Goodman’s Lussier LOFT afterschool youth program is incredibly fortunate to be a host site for three full-time, PASS (Partners for After School Success) AmeriCorps members. LOFT programs are more sustainable and effective because of the dedication, time, hard work, creativity and passion our AmeriCorps volunteers bring to the table. They are tutors, mentors, teachers, role models and friends to our youth as well as core members of our youth work staff. We are grateful for each and every one of the 1,700 hours they individually committed to working in our programs this year (collectively, that’s 5,100 hours!). Last year alone, PASS members tutored 204 students in Dane County (more than 90 percent made reading gains) and engaged 2,000 youth in extended learning programs. Members are placed at community centers, schools, youth resource centers and private youth-serving agencies in Madison and rural Dane County. The program offers weekly professional development opportunities, ongoing peer and supervisory support and access to a network of professional connections — making it a great launch for a career in youth work. This year, our rock star PASS team consists of MeriRose Ekberg, Antoine Love and Trevor Wirth. Ekberg came to us with an extensive background in the arts and has offered a wide variety of courses to a very dedicated following of middle school artists — from paper-making to sewing to yarn-globes (Google it!).

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Dairyland Family Restaurant a dairyland winner Seed to Table high school students’ restaurant review

By Angelikah Gerard, Haylee Steinkamp, Liliana Garcia, Taishon Somersett, Kierran Schommer, Tati Edmond, Adelita Salinas and Jordan Wills, Seed to Table students

Our first impression upon arriving at the Dairyland Family Restaurant was that this dining establishment was oddly located, nestled near a KFC, the Lussier Family East YMCA and the Badger Cab Company. The exterior of the restaurant looked old, small and a bit worn down. Once inside, we saw a small dining area with a counter, some booths and tables and a mostly elderly clientele. Looks aside, the food was amazing, the service was wonderful and we are still talking about the size of Dairyland’s breakfast meals. We ordered shortly after sitting down and spent a few minutes discussing the The Live Soundz group, instructed by GCC staff member Zach Watson, jams at restaurant’s rather old décor. Cow fabric, Goodman: (l-r) Romale, Leo, Watson, Stone and Sira. chairs with wheels and mirrors on the walls are design choices not often seen today. Ty Pennington would have a field day here. In less time than it took us to order, our meal was delivered by two friendly and By Marcus Watson, Neighborhood resident fast waitresses. What was more shocking Most jazz musicians and roadies are in bed started playing sax six years ago because than how quickly our food arrived was how that’s what I wanted to do.” early Saturday morning. But stop by the unbelievably large the portions were. Charming Saffi and Sira both want to Goodman Community Center, when the The French toast entree was big and desing and play piano. “I’m here ‘cause she’s sun peeks over the horizon, and you’ll see licious. The chocolate chip pancakes were here,” said Saffi of Sira. And Sira said the a different story. “Live Soundz on Satura hit. The student who ordered this item apday,” a new six-week Goodman youth jazz same. preciated the perfect amount of chocolate So far, 15 to 20 students have been reguprogram, has been convening at 8:30 a.m. chips inside and loved the whipped cream larly showing up each Saturday, with more sharp this spring ― shaking off the sleep on top. The entire group was blown away musicians volunteering each session. The and waking up the groove. by the waitresses bringing warm maple program divides the morning into three Granted and funded through its parent syrup to the table. Our instructors exparts: a large group ensemble class, led by organization, the Greater Madison Jazz plained that, “this is what dining out used Consortium, as well as the Goodman Cen- one of the musicians, focusing on a specific to be like.” topic, individual instrument lessons and a ter, the Peterson and Evjue Foundations, Orders of hash browns were large in full onstage jam. and the Madison Arts Commission, the comparison to other restaurants, and eggs During the jam, sometimes the stage program offers a hands-on approach to jazz ordered in various ways were expertly is filled to capacity with tangled cords, education unlike any other in the area. prepared. One diner who had been vocally moving amps and multilegged instrument A cadre of experienced and respected craving a strawberry milkshake for weeks stands. Amid this cacophony of encumjazz musicians, including Hanah Jon Taywas delighted by the one ordered here and brance, teachers and students weave a lor, Charlie Painter, Carolyn Black, Rand described it as amazing. Much like other delicate dance, trying to stay out of each Moore and Goodman’s Zach Watson, lead items we ordered, the milkshake was larger a group of dedicated employees and volun- other’s way and still stay in tune. than expected. Each in turn takes a stand for his or her teers who fervently believe in the program. instrument, stating their case. The result Each one blends their own harmony into is a pure lesson in harmony. Where most the mix. musical styles are constrained, jazz allows “Private lessons during the week students’ “mistakes” to be celebrated and weren’t making it,” said Watson, founder, By Stephen Jenkins, MMSD Seed to Table teacher and keyboard player of the program. “Time built upon. For now, the program is funded through and economic constraints hampered atSeed to Table students have received initial tendance while the public school programs April. The future of the program remains grant funding from For Youth, By Youth, uncertain. “We raised enough funds and couldn’t offer the diverse teaching to hold a committee of local high school students put together a six-week program, so yeah, the students’ interest. ‘Hot Cross Buns’ who direct approximately $30,000-$36,000 we spent it all,” said Watson. “If the stuwasn’t doing it.” to projects generated, planned and impleThe students of this program, 75 percent dents’ attendance and interest in the promented by youth groups that benefit people gram is any indication, it was money well of whom are grant-dictated to be low inacross Dane County. spent.” come, receive rides to and from Goodman Students at Seed to Table are beginning Greater Madison Jazz Consortium memand a healthy breakfast. This environment work on stocking gender-specific backbers Howard Landsman and Susan Fox fosters wide-awake and attentive students packs with items a newly homeless student who are more easily reached by educators. tend to agree. “We’ve been working on might need and placing the backpacks at funding programs like this for quite some “To educate, to wield authority,” muses Innovative and Alternative Education sites. reed player Taylor, “one must demonstrate time and this one really brings it all togethA long-term goal is to expand the program er,” said Fox. “This combination of dedirespect. The kids pick up on that. I teach that artistic authority comes from practice, cated educators, students and volunteers is somewhat rare and should be continued.” from humbling oneself to the art.” Landsman is more pragmatic. “We need The message seems to be resonating money,” he said. “We’ll be working this with the students. Thirteen-year-old Jalin, year raising funds to make this program whose recently broken right foot has not run through the spring. The interest the cooled his bass kick, has bought in. “I’ve been playing since I was 5,” he remembers. students have shown should be rewarded. I encourage everyone to come out and see “I had to give up my first drum set to the church. But I got another one, and this one, the Live Soundz Ensemble.” For now, the band plays on. If you’re up I’m keeping.” early Saturday morning, take a stroll past Thirteen-year-old Alek lugs around a Goodman. They say flowers don’t bloom tenor sax case half his size. “I’m mostly till May. But if you listen carefully, you self-taught,” he said confidently, “and I might just hear something growing. l

Youth musicans learn jazz and jam on Saturday mornings at Goodman Community Center

One student ordered the Dairyland omelet (huge!), and while it took a long time to finish, the diner reported that it was great. But by far the largest entrée we ordered was the Texan skillet. One instructor told us about an old saying that everything is bigger in Texas, and it can be also said of this skillet: a heaping mound of hash browns, meat, peppers, onions, tomatoes and lots and lots of cheese sat beneath two perfectly cooked over-easy eggs. There was no toast provided and there was no need for it, as this monster of an entree cannot be finished in one sitting by most normal people. It was good reheated the next day. Our complaints were few. The small sized orange juice was really, really small, though to be fair it was the only small thing we encountered. Some diners got bacon that was slightly undercooked while others received overly crisp, nearly burnt bacon. Bacon is a matter of preference and since no one requested it be cooked in a specific way, it’s hardly a complaint that should ruin an otherwise fine breakfast. One order of burnt toast out of many? It happens. Walking through the doors and looking around you can tell that the Dairyland is a daily stop for a lot of customers. In fact, judging by the conversations we heard, and the hugging, kissing, joking and laughing we saw, it seemed like most of the customers and staff considered each other friends, maybe even family. The Dairyland Family Restaurant has a loyal clientele, delicious breakfast offerings and some of the best prices in town. Our party of 12 ate until we were stuffed and the bill still didn’t break $100. Try finding that at a chain restaurant sometime, where no one is going to give you a hug. l

Seed to Table students gather supplies to help homeless students in Madison

Learn more about the Greater Madison Jazz Consortium at greatermadisonjazzconsortium.org

to every school site in the Madison district. Students are asking for the community’s help in getting this worthy, student-directed project off the ground with donations of gently used backpacks, oral care products, soaps, deodorants, hair care products, brushes, tissues, toilet paper, bus passes, etc., that will directly benefit a homeless student in this community. For more information, please contact stephen@goodmancenter.org. Donations can be dropped off at GCC during normal business hours. l

What is Seed to Table? Seed to Table, a partnership between the Goodman Community Center and the Madison Metropolitan School District, is a culinary and urban agriculture program focused on hands-on learning, literacy instruction and student-driven inquiry.

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Beach towels, new Boy and girls swimsuits, new or used Digital camera, new Kleenex, soft tissue

Boys Group, Howard Hayes

Food processor Gift cards for academic achievement Board games for teens Tickets to sporting events

Drum Circle, Deenah Givens Percussion instruments, drums of all sizes, rattles, shakers, triangles, ethnic percussion instruments Small and medium plastic containers Medium heavy-duty wicker baskets (with or without lids)

Family Support, Deenah Givens Yoga equipment (mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, etc.) Exercise DVDs and log books Athletic equipment (small free weights, exercise balls, exercise bands) Adult bikes, helmets and gloves Bike repair kits and air pumps Jewelry for repurposing

Facilities, Margo Tiedt A pickup truck with or without plow Gas-powered lawnmower

FYI-Fit Youth Initiative, Zach Watson Warm ski clothing (coats, hats, gloves, ski goggles, and adult and teen-sized snow pants) Sports equipment (all types of balls) Gym/duffle bags

Gym, Tyrone Cratic

Tumbling mats Oversized yoga balls Dodge balls and Gator Skin Softi balls Hula Hoops

Track training hurdles Basketballs, new or used

Lussier LOFT, Colleen Berg

Skateboard supplies Headphones Computer mice Graphic novels and young adult fiction

Girls Inc., Pahoua Vang Sewing materials (sewing thread, cro- chet needles, cotton fabric) Mason jars and glass jars Feminine products Scientific calculators

Older Adult Programs, Gayle Laszewski CD player Duncan Hines cake mixes and frostings (four each per flavor of cakes and frostings) Wii games (bowling preferred) PA system with microphone

Preschool, Rob San Juan Puzzles Matchbox cars Rubber animals/people Dress-up clothes Books on CD or tape

TEENworks, Keith Pollock Youth bus two-ride passes Movie passes or bowling passes Vegetable/flower seeds or starts Potting soil Small plastic pots or trays If you prefer to leave money instead of items, please make checks out to the Goodman Community Center and include the wish list program in a note.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

GoodmanGuide activities for everyone

Find details for these activities online at: goodmancenter.org Preschool Early Childhood Education programs

Afterschool, Tanya Walker

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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.

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Elementary School Elementary Summer Camp NESYB Youth Basketball, see nesyb.org

Middle School CLUE, Skateboard Club NESYB Youth Basketball, see nesyb.org

High School Band Nights, see theloftmadison.org CLUE, Skateboard Club NESYB Youth Basketball, see nesyb.org Teen Alliance, NAMI Dane County, see namidanecounty.org

NA Traditions Ping-Pong SASY Neighborhood Association Soka Gakkai International-USA (SGI), Sunday Gathering TangoBasico Lessons, Argentinian Tango Parents Connect, contact deenah@goodmancenter.org Women of Worthington, contact latoya@goodmancenter.org Yoga, Sunday morning Zumba

Older Adults

Bingo After Lunch, Monday and Wednesday Bridge, Thursday Euchre, Tuesday Adults Movies, Thursday Aerial Silks, see mazomac.com Euchre Tournament, Friday and some Saturdays Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Women Gentle Exercise, Wednesday Balanced Flow Yoga Lunch, A Dane County Nutrition Site, Buddhist Philosophy Monday through Friday Community Drum Circles Early morning drop-in open gym, Wednesdays Philosophy of the Wise, Alternate Thursdays and Friday Ping-Pong, Thursday and Sunday La Leche League

GCC also offers many drop-in fitness activities: We have many drop-in fitness

options, including yoga, Zumba, soccer, basketball and volleyball. Check our activities calendar for the most up-to-date information.

To register for a class If registration is required, the contact person or organization listed online will handle fees and registration.

To report changes or errors Email: kathleen@goodmancenter.org

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 Goodman Community Center

The Center will close for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25

Building Hours and Lussier Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fitness Center Hours 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 Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fritz Food Pantry Hours

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Brunch-style meal Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Dinner-style meal Thursdays, 12:30 to 3 p.m., Brunch-style meal

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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 204-8032 or gayle@goodmancenter.org. Gayle Laszewski

Join the FUN!

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 and gentle exercise class. 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?

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.

The Goodman Community Center will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day Tuesdays

Philosophy discussions and DVD college lectures Philosophy discussions led by Professor Joseph Lynch of Madison College every other Tuesday at 10 a.m. On alternate Tuesdays, listen to DVD college-level lectures on economics, science, art, history and health. Discussions will follow. For more information, contact John at 515-9470 or visit www.uproar21. us. Tuesdays and Fridays

Euchre

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

Euchre

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 Range of Motion dance instructor. For more information, contact Sarah Watts at 244-9424. Second Wednesdays

Five-minute chair massage Five-minute chair massage by Dr. Ron Inda, chiropractor. Free. Arrive early for this popular service. Check the welcome board in the lobby for the location. Dr. Inda will do massages from 9-10 a.m. For more information, please contact Gayle. Thursdays 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Movie double feature

Watch feature movies as well as classics following lunch.

Euchre games are offered one or For more information on these movPlease come a bit early and fill out two Saturdays each month from ies, contact John at 515-9470 or visit two short registration forms. One 12:30-3 p.m. in Bolz Room A. Des- www.uproar21.us. form is to help us help you in case sert is served from 12:30-1 p.m., of an emergency, and the other and card playing goes from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays 12:30-2:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday form helps us with reporting to our No need to preregister; just pay $1 Senior bridge at GCC Nickel bingo after lunch funders. at the door to feed the kitty! These Looking for a place on the east side Come for lunch and stay for the fun, fees become the prize money. to play bridge? Join your hosts at Affordable transportation or just come to play. Where else can GCC on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 Upcoming euchre dates: you have so much fun for a nickel? Monday through Friday you can p.m. Adult bridge players of all skill May 9 & 16 | June 13 catch a ride to the Center for only Lunch — hours and details levels are welcome — you just need a Dates are subject to change. 50 cents each way. If you live in the Doors open at 10 a.m. working knowledge of the game. service area of the North/Eastside Salad served at 11:40 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays Senior Coalition, or if you live north Lunch served following salad Thursdays 12:30-3 p.m. and Gentle exercise and Tai Chi of Buckeye Road and this side of Sundays 1-4 p.m. Bingo — hours and details This gentle mind/body exercise and the Interstate, you can catch a ride Ping-Pong Mondays: 12:30-2 p.m. relaxation program is designed with Transit Solutions for lunch at Wednesdays: 12:45-2:30 p.m. especially for people with arthritis, Come play Ping-Pong. New players the Goodman Community Center always welcome. joint pain or any kind of stiffness Senior Program. Simply call First Monday 12-12:45 p.m. that limits movement. These range- Thursdays 12:30-2:30 p.m. and Gayle at 204-8032 by noon the busiSenior planning meeting of-motion exercises are recomness day before the day you wish to Friday mornings Do you have any ideas for future mended by doctors and therapists to Live jazz and blues come for lunch. Ask to be put on the older adult programs or suggestions help keep joints flexible and can be ride list for the following meal day Often on Friday mornings, Paris to enhance our existing programs? practiced both sitting and standing. and await your ride! Blues, with Jim Willett, Larry LivWould you like to see something Hours and details ingston and Al Hough, play jazz different offered to older adult Need to cancel a ride? Gentle Exercise class meets on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in Call the Center by noon the business participants at the Goodman Community Center? Come and share Continued on next page Merrill Lynch Room C. The Friday day before the meal day, and we your ideas and thoughts at our older program planning meeting FRIENDS NEEDED adult while having lunch! Adult Day Center:

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OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS at the Goodman Community Center Continued enhance the flavor of your food by using fresh herbs and spices. Take home your own spiced oatmeal mixes to enjoy! Wednesday, May 6

Senior spring luncheon Kick off spring with music and a delicious lunch! We will be servOlder adult intern Candy Guerra ing chicken salad with grapes & and staff Marilyn celebrate St. walnuts, Mediterranean couscous, Paddy’s day in style! Jell-O with bananas and lots of pie! From 11-11:45 a.m., there will be live music, followed by door prizes from about 10-11 a.m. It’s not a formal performance — you can still and lunch. Seniors are welcome to try out Ping-Pong or play bingo read the paper or talk with your from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. friends while they play. Fridays 12:45-2 p.m.

Fun Fridays

End the week with great music and board games! Have fun learning about and listening to music from different musical eras. If you have a favorite musical performer that you would like to be featured, let us know! A variety of board games will be available to challenge your friends and increase your mental fitness!

For reservations, please call Gayle at 204-8032. Thursday, May 7

Exposing senior bullying

Face up to bullying! Caroline Werner, the LGBT senior advocate of the LGBT Community Center, will discuss bullying at 12:45 p.m. in Bolz B of the Goodman Community Center. No advanced registration required. Caroline’s presentation examines the social history, messages, values and expectations that may nurture Answers to your the impulse of bullying. Bullying everyday concerns is an abuse of power and authorDo you need help getting your health benefits set up? Do you have ity affecting seniors, employees, students, children and others and questions about housing? Kate can be used to hurt, manipulate and Shenker, MSW, from the North/ diminish self-respect, freedom and Eastside Senior Coalition is at the Center Thursdays 11 a.m. to noon to autonomy. In this liberating and graphic find answers and resources for you. Please contact Gayle with questions. discussion prepared by the Area Agency on Aging, you will learn about the look and feel of bullying Tuesday, May 5 and how to check such thoughts or Using fresh herbs and spices behavior―whether by yourself or Want flavor without sodium? At others. This discussion will also 11:15 a.m., join Nutrition Educator address where to seek help as a Lytonia Flyod from Dane County witness, victim or bully. UW-Extension to discuss how to

Tuesday, June 2

Vary your foods What makes a meal? At 11:15, a.m. join Nutrition Educator Lytonia Flyod from Dane County UWExtension and rate the variety of your daily food choices. Thursday, June 11

Senior pontoon trip There is no better way to enjoy a summer day than on a pontoon boat cruise! Older adults will be meeting at the Goodman Community Center at 12:30 p.m. to enjoy a guided tour of Lake Mendota & Lake Monona from 1-4 p.m. The group will enjoy dessert at one of the local parks along the shore line. The cost of the trip is $10 and includes transportation between Center and the boat landing. For reservations, please call Gayle at 204-8032.

For reservations, please call 4411393 or email djost@rsvpdane.org. Visit rsvpdane.org for more information on other tours. l

Watch this madcap musical featuring Cole Porter tunes and unusual passengers aboard the S.S. American at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Ill. Cost is $95 with lunch.

This Tony Award-winning musical is filled with laughs and silly songs. Join the fun at the Grand Opera House in Dubuque, Iowa. Cost is $78 with lunch. l

‘Spamalot’

Madison Senior Center 330 W. Mifflin St. in Madison. Call 266-6581 to register. The annual senior art show opens at the Madison Senior Center on Friday, May 1 from 4-7:30 p.m. as part of Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s Gallery Night. Works will be judged and cash prizes and awards will be announced at the opening night celebration.

Women and investing Learn how to create financial goals and get tips on how to track your expenses so you can find money. Practice creating plans to invest and build wealth. Join Amy Crowe, Financial Education Specialist from Summit Credit Union, at 10 a.m.

Participating seniors can use the county transportation system for older adults. Bus reservations are required by noon the prior business day. Call the Center at 204-8032 for details or see page 8.

Daily menus Every meal includes a tossed salad, fruit, vegetable, bread, milk and dessert. Birthday cake is served on Wednesdays. Vegetarian options are available each day. Menu subject to change. 11:30 a.m. Suggested arrival time 11:40 a.m. Tossed salad followed by the main entrée Friday, May 1 Cheeseburger | Sweet Potato Fries

Tuesday, May 19 Roasted Turkey | Green Beans

Characters encounter dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents and beautiful women in this play at Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove. Cost is $70 with lunch.

An artful affair

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Monday, May 18 Baked Chicken | Roasted Vegetables

Sunday, June 28

Tuesday, May 19

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, May 5 Turkey Sandwich | Cucumber Salad

Thursday, May 28

Friday, May 1

May menu

Madison seniors will have the opportunity to learn to use the Madison Metro Bus System while traveling on a group trip to a fun location. The program is designed to help ease the way for those who are unfamiliar with the bus system and provide an enjoyable social group outing. On Wednesday, June 10, join the Bus Buddy Tour for lunch at the Sunprint Café and a guided tour of the state capitol. Each participant will receive a goodie bag, including a 10-ride bus pass and Madison metro bus ride guide.

RSVP Bus Buddy Tours

Call 257-0003 or email theaterbus@tds.net.

‘Anything Goes’

Monday, May 4 Pulled Pork | Coleslaw

Saturday, May 9

‘39 Steps’

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Thursday, June 11

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

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Thursday, June 18

Ergonomic stress and your health Learn proper methods for sitting, lifting, standing, and stress relief to benefit the body. At 12:15 p.m., Dr. Nye will reveal secrets to destress your life to ultimately create a healthier, more successful work place. l

Wednesday, May 20 Pork Ribs | Collard Greens Thursday, May 21 Jambalaya | Mixed Veggies Friday, May 22 Beef Goulash | Green Beans Monday, May 25 Closed for Memorial Day Tuesday, May 26 Pork Chop | Potatoes Wednesday, May 27 Swedish Meatballs | Potatoes Thursday, May 28 Ham & Turkey Sandwiches | Salad Friday, May 29 Matzo Ball Soup | Lentil Salad The June menu can be picked up at the Center by mid-May. l

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Lussier LOFT students learn value of listening

Eastside LONGING FOR CHANGE The board and staff of the Goodman Community Center

By Zach Watson, GCC male youth program coordinator

Our reflections on the loss of a young, black man who mattered to us Since the shooting of Tony Robinson, a local youth of color who had been a part of our Goodman family, our staff and board have struggled with the many unanswerable questions and differing points of view, but we all agree — we need to be united around erasing racial disparities that plague our city, county and our country.

deeper story, or it will risk oversimplifying the complex issues we face.

Arthur Morgan, who has worked with youth at Goodman for 22 years, watched Tony “Terrell” Robinson grow up, and later had him in program at Goodman. He would tell you, “The things in the media about his past don’t tell the whole story. I don’t know This tragedy shines a harsh light on the anyone who didn’t get into trouble at his undeniable racial disparities in our comage. Terrell would give you the shirt off of munity, raising questions about its insidihis back if you needed it and then ous effects. ask if you needed his shoes. He As a community, we are This tragedy always made us laugh. He still mourning this loss. shines a harsh light had a way of making you Out of this period of on the undeniable smile on your worst day! racial disparities mixed and painful emoThe mental picture that in our community, tions, we recognize the I will keep in my mind raising questions about need to heal individually for the rest of my life is its insidious and collectively. It is our Terrell and his big, 6-foot effects. hope that as a result of this frame sitting on the floor tragedy we will improve our of my parents’ house playing a ability to address injustice and disvideo game with my daughter, Olivia. parities to better serve the needs of all of To her, he was always simply her, ‘big fun our community members. guy.’ We miss him. His life mattered.”

Our entire community has work to do It is urgent and important that we all step up the pace of our engagement, conversations and actions to ensure not only that we never have a tragedy like this in Madison again, but that our community becomes a place where people of color are respected and valued — as everyone deserves to be.

So, we are all being called to action:  Let’s renew our resolve to invest in our youth and their families — especially youth of color — and make our city an equitable place where everyone is respected and valued, and has the resources they need to succeed.  Let’s move to reevaluate and reinvent policing to create more nonviolent or certainly nonlethal options and interventions that will serve our community better.  Let’s demand that our local media be more responsible in how it portrays people. Because the media plays an important role in shaping conversations, it must be intentional about including our whole community, and work to tell the

Tony Terrell Robinson October 18, 1995 to March 6, 2015 When staff here at Goodman heard the news about the tragic death of Tony Robinson, it hit us hard. Some staff remembered Tony from when he was a little boy and came to preschool at the old Atwood Community Center. Others knew him as a young man here at Goodman. Many knew his brother or mother or grandmother. And if they didn’t know Tony personally, they know, work with and care deeply for young men like him, and they want every one of them to have a full, long life. Our hearts go out to Tony’s family and friends. l

Goodman “ups” our committment Goodman Community Center has always played a role in creating equity in the lives of our young people. We strive to create an environment where choices, mistakes and struggles are met with opportunities to talk, learn and grow. In light of this tragedy, our staff and board are more deeply exploring how we can make equity a more intentional priority, rather than a desired byproduct of our programs. Rightfully, this incident triggered deep pain and suffering in people across our community — people of all ages and races. Cornel West, activist and thought leader on race, gender and class, reminds us, “You must let suffering speak if you want to hear the truth.” Let’s honor the people who are genuinely suffering and listen to hear their truth. There is room for all of us to learn something here. And as we know better, let’s do better.

Our work won’t be done until people of color throughout Dane County say it is. Let’s start today.

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Goodman hopes to foster important conversations Watch for community potlucks and ‘ food for thought’ Kristin Groth, Eastside News managing editor

Goodman is committed to helping us achieve racial equity here in Madison and Dane County. Starting with the next issue of the Eastside News, we will dedicate a page to Closing Gaps — gaps in racial disparity, opportunity and achievement gaps as well as gaps in understanding and knowledge. Who of us wouldn’t benefit from some food for thought to help us keep our minds and hearts open in hopes of healing the deep disparities in our community? We welcome suggested topics, articles for reprint, and guest perspectives to keep it fresh and interesting. If you have an idea

Tony Terrell Robinson with his mother, Andrea Irwin, at his graduation from Sun Prairie High School.

or article to contribute, email ESNeditorial@goodmancenter.org. Watch our website and Facebook page for announcements of our new community potlucks. The hope is that these will become thought-provoking forums for conversations, too. Colleen Berg, our Youth Programs Manager, was hit hard by Tony’s death. Every day, she works with youth who face racial disparities that put them at risk in all sorts of ways. She said, “If we want every young person in Madison to have a fair shot at a bright future, we’ve got to think critically about racial inequities in our community.”l

Several middle school students and a volunteer had an important conversation during a recent study session. It began with students expressing that the system was against them, the schools, the police, and more over, the laws, were against them. The students shared some experiences from other cities as well as Madison, where they saw and felt racial disparity. After the students shared their thoughts and feelings, a volunteer and I sat down to listen first then to shift the conversation to what could be done and to talk about where and how change could occur. I shared, “True change is a result of education and legislation, however before either of those can occur, there needs to be a space where deep listening and a real CONVERSATION can occur.” Many of our students wished their schools and the police were set up to better hear and value their concerns. Goodman, thankfully, is a place where our students choose to attend and where we can build in time to listen and talk. They tell us they feel they are heard. So, conversations that will lead to change are already happening here at Goodman. l

A guest perspective: Lauri Schwartz Parent of a minority child, Starlings volleyball coach and retired police officer previously involved in a shooting I am the volunteer director and coach of Madison Starlings volleyball club at Goodman Community Center and Wright Middle School. I am the parent of a minority teen, and a retired Madison Police Sergeant. I am a spiritual person first, and in my youth I suffered the natural deaths of my close parents, grandparents, and brother-in-law. I became the only female police officer in Beloit in 1983, inspired by Ghandi to “be the change I wanted to see in the world.” Change starts inside ourselves. I see our world, country and myself needing much improvement. I have watched mostly unintentional bias negatively impact my now high school daughter, and other minority children under my care, making their middle class lives nearly unsuccessful. Many people mean well by rules and procedures, but the day-to-day impact of majority culture often leaves the views, learning styles, beliefs, and approaches of minority culture out — so they end up losing out or getting less in some way. We must all do what we can. I am helping to change who has access to volleyball and all the benefits that sport offers participants in their school and personal lives. The impact? It ranges from staying in school, avoiding being teen parents, to earning scholarships and considering college or careers in sports.

Tony Robinson was our child, and we grieve his loss. Matt Kenny is our public servant and he is suffering for setting the ultimate boundary. As a police officer, I thought I would never have to shoot anyone. Until I had to. I responded the way I was appropriately trained, to keep in mind my safety and the safety of others on the scene. Afterward,

I wanted to go home to my family and I wanted every person I worked with in the community to go home to their family.

Our discussions need to be filled with compassion for the human beings involved in police shooting tragedies. Police shootings occur mostly in the context of split seconds, involving lifeor-death decisions for the officer, as well as, obviously, the citizen. I welcome and encourage citizens to attend the citizen

Lauri Schwartz with her daughter, Jacel. academy, or ask to go through simulator or scenario trainings. These experiences show the realistic process of making these split second decisions. Madison is full of true hearted officers, and true hearted citizens. As an officer who had to use deadly force, I cried after my shooting. This was not weakness, but sadness over the tragedy of our human condition and the loss of so much potential for all in such tragic moments. We all want a different outcome, where it is possible. But when it is not, it is appropriate to cry for such loss. I am exploring peace processes with former Madison Police Chief David Couper, and hope to engage the Dali Lama and a Rwandan peace process project in our current community issues. l

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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.

Thanks to these organizations who supported us in February and March ABRA Auto Body & Glass

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Doughnuts and beer helped stock our food pantry By Jon Lica, GCC corporate and events associate

In February, Next Door Brewing Company hosted a super fun and delicious beer and doughnut pairing that benefited the Fritz Food Pantry at the Goodman Community Center. Patrons received six beer-inspired doughnuts from bakeries like Batch Bakehouse, The Weary Traveler Freehouse and Rosie’s Coffee Bar and Bakery to pair with six short pours of craft beer. People who brought canned goods to donate were offered an extra half pint of beer. We are extremely grateful for the thoughtfulness of Next Door Brewing Company and its commitment to strengthening our community! l

The Sewing Ladies Rebecca Jollay and Bird Ross help mend clothes during the GCC’s Wednesday night food pantry.

On the first, third, and occasionally a fifth Wednesday evening of every month, the Sewing Ladies sit at a table tucked behind the Goodman Community Center’s reception desk awaiting your mending needs. At hand are their sewing machines and all the supplies and accessories necessary for the job. Around them, the lobby is aswirl with people arriving for groceries from the Fritz Food Pantry, people eating a meal prepared by TEENworks students under the guidance of volunteers from Slow Food Madison ― and people who might need someone to patch the knees on their child’s jeans! The Sewing Ladies, who set up their first mending station at GCC in October 2014, are there to mend, hem, and restore any item of clothing that anybody needs some help with in order to return to wearable condition. The only requirement is that the repair can be completed during the 6-8 p.m. time that the ladies are there. This community outreach effort is itself one square in a humanitarian quilt of

local, national and international scope ― the Sewing Machine Project. The project began in Madison in 2005 and collects and distributes sewing machines ― 1,800 so far — to places where poverty or natural disasters have hampered people’s ability to build and sustain their own livelihood and contribute to the well-being of their families and communities. The SMP and Eastside Friends of the Dharma (the organization supporting the Wednesday evening Buddhist philosophy classes at GCC) have partnered to offer the Sewing Ladies’ services. Bird Ross, the liaison between the SMP, ESFD and the Center said, “We have plans to keep going and we would love to offer the mending services more often. We have 10 sewers now and we need more if we are to expand. Everyone is welcome to stop by and check it out!” For more information on the Sewing Ladies, contact Ross at birdross123@ gmail.com. You can visit the SMP website at thesewingmachineproject.org. l Girls from Girls Inc. participated in a jobshadowing day on April 2. The mentoring team: (l-r) Donneyah, Lauren Barlow, Bemnet and Gail Ambrosius stand in her eponymous chocolate shop. Thank you to all the women who mentored our girls!

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Students build a more energy-efficent house By Pamela Wiesen, Eastside News

Students in the Madison Area Technical College Construction and Remodeling program have the opportunity to build a netzero-ready house as part of their yearlong program. “Net-zero,” or energy neutral, means that a dwelling ends up balancing the amount of energy used with energy produced. In simplest terms, you can judge how close you get to net-zero energy use by seeing how low your energy bill gets. The house takes a two-pronged approach to energy efficiency, according to Allie Berenyi, an instructor in the program. First, it won’t require a lot of energy to operate because of its construction attributes, and second, a buyer will be encouraged to add features that enhance energy efficiency — like purchasing Energy Star appliances. Most important is the installation of solar panels to produce energy; hence the description of the house as “net-zero ready.” The house the students are constructing is approximately 1,100 square feet. The “public” side consists of a kitchen, dining room and living room designed in an open plan. The back of the house includes the private spaces: two bedrooms (one with a huge closet), a bathroom and a basementready section with stairs. One strategy for energy efficiency comes from the double-pane windows. Those on the bedroom side are smaller and are intended to face north when sited by the owner; on the public side windows are more numerous and larger to maximize sun entering the house. The house uses a feature called “tuning the windows,” whereby the bigger windows on the south-facing

side actually absorb more of the sun’s heat. The house will have a very small heating load (for Wisconsin) and a small cooling load because it’s very well insulated. Walls have 6 inches of insulation on the outside and then another 3.5 inches of insulation inside the actual wall structures. The roof is made of structural insulated panel — it’s essentially made of insulation. The roof color will be a lighter-colored shingle. Faucets will be low-flow. Students in the yearlong program seem enthusiastic about what they are learning. Berenyi explained that the program equips students to learn to build in fairly conventional ways, but also teaches about newer technologies. To complete the home, estimated to cost approximately $70,000, a buyer will need to move it (estimated at $7,000 to $10,000) to land they have purchased, work with a contractor to provide a foundation and basement, and add solar panels to take full advantage of energy efficiency. The buyer will be provided with information about the features of the house and how to orient the house properly. If you are interested in taking a look at the house, just call Jen Voichick, outreach/ lab specialist for the construction and remodeling program, at 246-5213 or send an email to jvoichick1@madisoncollege.edu. The house should be completed no later than mid-June. You can take a peek at the house and other projects the students are working on as you drive or walk down Packers Avenue, just west of Commercial Avenue, on the grounds of MATC’s Commercial Avenue campus. l

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Allie Berenyi (left) instructs students as they build a net-zero house as a part of the Madison Area Technical College Construction and Remodeling program. The house will be for sale once construction is complete.

Construction and Remodeling program trains students to jump into the workforce quickly By Pamela Wiesen, Eastside News

Over 30 students from around the state and farther afield (one participant is from Ethiopia) started in the full-time Madison Area Technical College construction program this year. About 16 students were able to sign up for an abbreviated six-credit nighttime section, called the Bridge Program, which is designed to help move people into the workforce quickly. The full-time program prepares students to become entry-level carpenters, with a focus in the residential sector where the most jobs are available. That said, a portion of students do go on to an apprenticeship in a commercial setting. The coursework offers hands-on classes where students learn how to build a house and learn the tools of the carpentry trade. Other classes explore the business side of construction, including how to produce estimates, the science of construction, basics of drawing building plans and learning building codes. Students range from those who had technical education in high school to people who are on a second or third career, including retirees. The program encourages a diverse student mix in the belief that it’s a benefit to have a wide range of life experiences represented. Keenan LaBarge, a student in the fulltime program, was enthusiastic about what he’s learning. He described the net-zero house as “awesome” and said he’d like to build one for himself one day. He appreciates that part of the program

is an academic learning experience, part hands-on, and that his teachers all have many years of carpentry experience. According to instructor Allie Berenyi, the construction industry in Madison and surrounding areas is doing very well, and there is demand for the kind of workers MATC trains. She stresses that it’s a great trade, where you can make a living wage and see the result of your efforts in a concrete way. In addition to the net-zero-energy house — the most complex structure the students build — they gain experience working on smaller sheds, which are also on the Commercial Avenue campus. The program also tries to have students work on a component-built structure, where students build walls on campus, and the walls are put on a trailer and taken to the construction site where they are erected and roofed. Berenyi notes that this is an up-and-coming method that takes some weather issues out of the equation and helps buildings go up a lot faster. The objective of the net-zero-energy house, from a didactic perspective, is to allow students to build an entire structure which contains all the interior finishes that people would expect to find in a house. The students also participate in a remodeling project with Project Home and Hammer with a Heart. Last year’s house project was sold to the Madison Community Development Authority, which placed it in the Allied Drive neighborhood. l

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Celebrate the summer solstice June 21 By Brad Kuse, SASYNA communications and outreach coordinator

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sasyna.org corridors we are lucky enough to have on the east side. Music, dancing, juggling, environmental activities, kite flying and more await all solstice revelers. Our family discovered and solidified some of our closest friendships at solstice celebrations in past years. The evening concludes with a wishing ceremony and a bonfire at sunset. Many a solstice celebration participant have successfully “gotten their primal on” while dancing around the bonfire. Or, like last year, while dancing in the downpour of a thunderstorm at dusk. Pack up the kids in a wagon or bike trailer, grab your neighbor or just head down solo to Olbrich Park and join in a solstice observance that would make a druid’s head spin. For more information, visit starkweatherfriends.org or sasyna.org. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact communications@sasyna.org. l

Hey there, you smart, talented and beautiful readers. From Worthington Park this time around is an announcement of our plans for this spring and summer. We’ve Alfonso Flores V got lots going on. April 27 was the first date for free neighborhood bike repairs, and we’ll do those the last Monday of each month through September. Danny Seppa from Bicycle Recycle is head mechanic and will be taking care of all sorts of bike needs from 5-7 p.m. Worthington Park neighbors come first, but all are welcome to walk or ride their bikes up for service. We’ll get to as many as possible. The repair session for May is on Memorial Day, so look for an announcement of a neighborhood cookout to coincide — and DreamBikes might even drop by to celebrate with us. Our friends at Madison School & Community Recreation are bringing their Fit2Go van with fun kid’s activities several days this summer. Around 4 p.m., look for their colorful van in the park Wednesdays, June 17; July 1, 15 and 29; and Aug. 12. Women of WORTHington are bringing back Parents in the Park this summer, and that’s happening on Thursdays. Plus, I’ll be starting up soccer again with kids of all abilities on the same Thursdays.

Worthington Park Neighborhood Association changed its meeting date to the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. When the weather holds, the meetings will be held in the park. We’ll be in or near the park shelter, so bring a chair. If the meeting is rained out, we’ll relocate to someone’s home. Also mark your calendar for June 21, which will be Worthington Park’s first time as a venue for Make Music Madison. And finally, this year’s annual neighborhood picnic is July 18. As always, contact us through worthingtonpark.org for additional information, or to get plugged into what’s happening. l

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Not until a few years ago had it ever occurred to me to celebrate the solstice, but I have to say, this neighborhood does it in style. The Schenk-Atwood-StarkweatherYahara Neighborhood Association, in conjunction with Friends of Starkweather Creek, will once again present the Starkweather summer solstice Sunday, June 21 from 4-9 p.m. at Olbrich Park. The event always kicks off with the Procession of the Species, a testament to this community’s passion and artistry. Giant puppets, beautiful masks, intricate costumes and artists of all ages coalesce, forming a parade that circles the lakeshore side of Olbrich Park in a celebration of the planet and its biodiversity. Canoe rides, provided by the Friends of Starkweather Creek, begin immediately after the procession. Last year my family took a canoe trip up Starkweather Creek and saw Olbrich Gardens from an entirely different perspective. I highly recommend the same experience to any family looking to explore the natural

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Co-housing at Union Corners gains momentum By Linda Lenzke, Madison East Side Co-Housing

Union Corners is a mixed-use project in development by Gorman and Company to develop the 11.4-acre space on East Washington Avenue and Milwaukee Street at the former Rayovac (the French Battery Company) site. Phase 1 of the project is a U.W. Health Clinic which will break ground spring or summer 2015. This will be followed by Phases 2 and 3 projected to break ground in 2015-2016. These phases will consist of four-to-six story buildings with a grocery store, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, and affordable and market-rate housing. Next is Phase 4, which will be comprised of two cohousing communities in the lower triangle, adjacent to existing residential neighbors to the south and bordering Winnebago Street to the north. Included will be retail, working and living spaces, community gardens, a pedestrian path and outdoor public spaces. Madison East Side Co-Housing (MESCoH) is planning the Sister West building, a three-story, multifamily cohousing community featuring studio, one, two and three bedroom condo-style units. There will be 35 to 40 household units, shared indoor and outdoor common spaces and underground parking. A second co-housing group, Sister East, sponsored by Design Coalition, Inc. and

Design Coalition Institute, is envisioning a community mix of townhouse and apartment-type units. Both projects will include a variety of privately owned units and commonly owned amenities. Phase 5 is the redevelopment of the former sales office for the failed Union Corners condominium project by McGrath and Associates on East Washington Avenue. MESCoH is a group of individuals seeking to establish, design and create an intentional community of homes and common spaces at Union Corners, based on the co-housing model. Members of MESCoH have expressed interest in green building, walkable neighborhoods, community gardens, outdoor common areas and street design featuring traffic calming. MESCoH invites individuals with shared values to join us as we develop our vision and mission statement. We welcome your input as we move forward to create a welcoming, diverse community that is affordable, intergenerational, LGBTQ, senior-friendly, and dedicated to preserving the quality of life and vibrancy of our neighborhood. If you are interested in learning more about MESCoH and how to become a member, sign up by emailing MESCoH at mescohgroup@gmail.com. l

Ruth Ann Phillips has helped students cross Atwood and Fair Oaks avenues on their way to Lowell Elementary School for 25 years.

Long-time crossing guard Ruth Ann set to retire By Rick Dunn, Eastside News

After 25 years of safely escorting children (and parents with bikes, strollers and dogs) across Fair Oaks and Atwood avenues, Ruth Ann Phillips is retiring. She cites her body’s inability to handle the cold as her main reason. I stopped down to watch her work on a cold morning in March. “OK, come on,” she hollers to the children and parents after positioning herself in the center of the street with stop sign in hand. As the children exit the crossing, she calls, “See you guys later!” Ruth Ann said it will be the “kids“ she misses the most; although she may not know them all by name, like a mother duck, she knows when one of them is missing on any given day. After her quarter of a century on the job, she is now crossing the children of former children. When asked what she won’t miss, Phillips voiced emphatically, “Traffic and honking horns!” She has seen her share of funny things happen at the intersection. There was a runaway lawn mower heading down the street after escaping the back of a pickup

truck, and a number of toolboxes have also made their way into the streets. On the flip side, she has had some scary situations. She recollected a fender bender coming down the hill on Atwood Avenue during snowy weather. A gentleman was behind his car checking for damage when a car coming over the hill was unable to stop, and he ended up pinned between two cars. In another instance, a semi hauling large pipes rounded the corner and caught one of his load straps on a no parking sign, causing all the pipes to spill onto the street and sidewalk. In her role as an employee of the Madison Police Department, she’s called in plate numbers of drivers who passed through her intersection in an unsafe or illegal fashion. What does her future hold? “Hopefully, more time for my hobbies of crocheting, as well as other crafts. And, my son and I have a big house cleaning project ahead of us, too.” Her parting words to students and families? “I will miss you!” l

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Trading in books for gardening By Jennica Skoug, Goodman Youth Farm manager

In the past, the community drum circle played where the splash pad now sits.

Drum circle uses rhythm to make no-rule music By Alesia Mayfield, Eastside News

One sign that another winter is behind us is the sound of drumming on the Goodman Community Center grounds during a Sunday afternoon. The weekly community drum circle, facilitated by Elmore Lawson, has been a fixture at the Center for several years. Lawson, who took over the drum circle in 2011, said the pleasure of the drum circle is “spreading joy and freedom to make music without rules.” A drum circle is a group of people gathering informally to play drums and percussion in a circle. The drum circle is different from professional musicians or formal lessons in that it is an end in itself rather than a preparation for a performance. The music is improvised. The participants make up the music as they go along, using their listening and playing skills to make musical connections and express themselves. There is also dancing at the drum circles at Goodman. Lawson said that his goal is to have no leaders; everyone can lead. His ultimate goal is not to facilitate, it’s to “just play, no mistakes.” The drum circle is open to all ages and abilities. One reason Lawson got involved in drumming circles is because he “wanted to do something to connect people. It’s a spontaneous camaraderie that happens through communication.” Lawson was born in the Philippines and his family moved to Chicago when he was 12. While in the Philippines, he saw people working together and he wanted to carry that idea to the states.

It was in Chicago where he had his first drumming experience. He was fascinated with some drumming he saw at a jazz festival and later struck up a conversation with the drummer who encouraged him to contact other drummers. Lawson has no formal musical training. He used the Internet to teach himself how to play Djembe, a West African drum, and world percussion. He was living on the West Coast with his wife, an attorney, when they came to Madison because she found a job here. After moving here, Lawson saw the opportunity to start a drum circle, and his first drum circles were at the University of Wisconsin Library Mall. As he interacted with the other drummers and audiences, he got their names and email addresses. That’s how he developed his first contact list where he could announce upcoming drum circle dates. In addition to the Sunday afternoon drum circle, Lawson does teach a more formal West African drumming class on Wednesday evenings. He also works with public and private schools in Dane County and travels throughout the state. Lawson enjoys his involvement with Goodman. “It’s grounded. Everything about it is all about community,” he said. “It’s consistent, respectful and professional.” For more information about drum circles, go to meetup.com/madison.drum. l

Once upon a time, a fifth-grade student walked into Sue Dauberman’s library at Frank Allis Elementary and started counting. “Miss Sue,” she said, “you have over 50 plants in this library. Can I have one?” “I had so many plants in that library,” Dauberman said, remembering. “It was a standing joke. I either had a greenhouse with books in it, or a library with too many plants.” She laughed. “But people felt good in there. The plants ― they give off water, oxygen, beauty ― even the teachers would notice ... the plants had a calming effect on their students.” After 32 years as a school librarian, Dauberman retired to focus on the passion that was always entwined within her world of books: gardening. Nearly every day, from April through November, Dauberman is busy planting, harvesting and watering her community garden plot by hand. Each summer, she brings zucchini cookies for the children who visit the garden. Dauberman knows that gardening and reading go hand in hand. As a little girl, she would follow her grandmother into the flower garden; by the first grade, she stood out as the only student who could name each flower she encountered. Those names translated easily to words on pages. “Get them into it early, as preschoolers even,” she said. “Smelling, touching, all the senses — the more you’ve experienced something, the more you’re able to read about it.” While at Allis, Dauberman helped students gain this experience with plants: she made compostable newspaper pots with fifth-graders, read aloud from gardenthemed books, and filled teachers’ windows with her geraniums in winter. The school garden at Allis was just getting started as Dauberman was retiring. “You know, I wish I was in school

Sue Dauberman stands among the vegetable rows at Goodman Youth Farm. now,” she said, “because they’re doing so much more with gardening. The philosophies have really changed.” Dauberman experienced the philosophy behind garden-based education long before it became well-known among schools. While growing up on a farm in the early 1950s, she started reading Organic Gardening Magazine, and she was hooked. “My parents hated gardening, actually, but from the magazine — it just all made sense to me. I read about composting, and I started a compost pile. I had a huge garden on our property from the time I was ten years old,” Dauberman said. For Dauberman, those early experiences led to a lifetime of plants and books — passions she passed on to her students. And, it seems, they stuck. The fifth-grade girl who counted the plants in the Allis library came back to visit as a college student. She still had the plant that Dauberman had given her almost a decade earlier. To learn more, or read more school garden stories, visit wischoolgardens.org. l

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Water-wise gardening tips By Erin Presley, Eastside News

It’s a familiar summer scene: lawn sprinklers spraying away, excess water running down the driveway into storm drains and out into the lakes. Few people recognize how this impacts our resources. Municipal water is drawn from deep underground wells, and when applied excessively outdoors, it runs off into local waters without soaking into the soil to recharge groundwater. This runoff can also carry harmful pollutants and excessive nutrients. Outdoor watering taxes other systems as well. The number one energy user in the city is devoted to the pumping of municipal water. With Wisconsin’s ample rainfall, and a little forethought, every yard can be an oasis without burdening our local water and energy resources. Be wise with water this summer.

Limit the lawn A traditional lawn requires about an inch of water every week; more if temperatures are rising. If you must sprinkle, water before the heat of the day and use a rain gauge to monitor how much water you are applying. Cut your lawn at a height of 3 inches or more to nurture healthy grass plants. Use slow-release fertilizers and keep the lawn aerated so water can inﬁltrate.

Native coneflowers (Echinacea) do not require much water to thrive and tolerate the summer sun well.

Now on the market are no-mow lawn mixes. They feature slow-growing, ﬁne-bladed grasses that require mowing only once yearly. No-mow lawns are especially lovely when planted with bulbs for a delightful spring show. Also available is a small-leaved clover, microclover, which can be incorporated into existing lawns. The clover ﬁxes nitrogen which then creates natural fertilizer. When summer heat strikes, the microclover stays green while the surrounding grass may go into dormancy, so your lawn still looks lush. For shadier areas, Madison’s Olbrich Botanical Gardens features many groundcover sedges which absolutely exude a

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Install a rain garden This is another good way to keep rainfall on your property and out of the storm drain. A rain garden is a shallow depression situated to collect runoff water from your roof, lawn or driveway. Plants in the rain garden can ﬁlter pollutants from the water before it slowly seeps back into the soil. Madison’s engineering department offers cost-sharing on terrace rain garden installation for residences on city streets which are being reconstructed. The city also provides rain garden planting plans in a variety of styles. Imagine how the green and gold “Packer Pride” garden would surely be the envy of the block. In containers and window boxes, herbs such as thyme, oregano, sage, rosemary and lavender can withstand hot and dry conditions while providing delicious ﬂavors for your favorite recipes.

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Succulent plants are also increasingly popular in local garden centers. Often desert natives, succulents such as sedum, hen-and-chicks, and agave thrive with little water even in the hottest conditions. Offering intriguing shapes and textures, most succulents are also happy overwintering in a sunny window indoors. Other colorful, low-water container plants include lantana, angelonia, salvia, euphorbia, portulaca and ornamental grasses.

Go native Much of Dane County was once covered in prairie vegetation, a combination of grasses mixed with colorful flowers. Perfectly adapted to our climate, native prairie plants have no problem tolerating summer sun and drought. Grasses, such as switchgrass, little bluestem, big bluestem and prairie dropseed offer height and drama, dancing gracefully in the breeze. Flowers such as coneflower, coreopsis, black-eyed Susan, goldenrod and blazing star add cheery color, attract butterflies and bees, and provide tasty seeds for birds. Our native woodland plants provide inspiration for shadier areas in our yards, too. The University of Wisconsin Arboretum has a homeowner’s demonstration garden showing how native plants can be incorporated into the landscape, and the arboretum folks will help you find the plants, too. The Friends of the Arboretum host an annual native plant sale where you can increase your knowledge. The native plant sale will be held May 9. Westfieldʼs Prairie Nursery also supplies a wonderful range of native plants, and their website has a “plant finder” which provides plant suggestions when you supply basic information about your planting site. For more information on native plants, visit prairienursery.com. To download a Wisconsin rain garden manual, visit the Department of Natural Resources website at dnr.wi.gov. l

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Rain barrels collect water from roofs and downspouts for future application to plants. Rainwater is naturally soft, slightly acidic and is warmer than municipal water. These are all good things for your garden. Look for a barrel with a screen on top to exclude leaves and debris. An overﬂow outlet leading away from your home’s foundation is also important to accommodate heavy rains. Rain barrels and supplies can be found at many local retailers including the Madison Greenhouse Store on Williamson Street and Paradigm Gardens on Helgesen Drive. The city of Madison also hosts a rain barrel and compost bin sale at the Alliant Energy Center featuring RainReserve rain barrels, designed by a Madison native and manufactured in the United States. (See article by Bryant Moroder.)

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Let the Atwood Tool Library become your tool box By Sheila Voss, Eastside News PHOTO: SHEILA VOSS

‘Tis the season when my thoughts turn to projects. Time to make some raised beds for the front yard, replace a couple screens, mow down our small prairie in lieu of a controlled burn and finally paint the back porch. Just in time, the Atwood Tool Library is up and running. Jessica Ray, with her enthusiastic blend of resourcefulness and DIY is the perfect director for the Atwood Tool Library. She and her partner learned about tool lending libraries in Portland, Ore. and saw a good fit for Madison’s east side and Sustainable Atwood. The library is located in Zion Church at 2165 Linden Ave. The grand opening of the Atwood Tool Library is Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With “garden” being the theme, you’ll see lots of spades, hoes, seeders, hedge trimmers, and power and hand tools at their opening. Everyone is welcome to visit, donate tools and learn more about membership. Inside you’ll find tidy shelves stocked with drills, clippers, trimmers, sanders, bike repair tools, as well as paintbrushes, rollers and pans. The names of tools are written in chalk on repurposed paint-stirring sticks coated with chalkboard paint. The Tool Library setting is creative and organized. A nearby bookshelf is ready to be filled with more fix-it and garden books. Larger items, like wheelbarrows, are stored in a second room. This space will also be used for workshops and “repair cafés.” Workshop topics include making rain barrels, raised beds or bat houses. Ray said they hope to connect people with tools and become a community networking resource.

Tool “librarian” Jessica Ray. Last summer, the Tool Library set up a bike and small appliance repair café just off the bike path at the Jackson Street plaza area. Volunteers fixed bent spokes, tightened chains and pumped air. One small appliance, a toaster, was even saved from the landfill. This is what community looks like. Ray also dreams of bringing a Scroungers Center for Reusable Art Parts, or SCRAP, to Madison. This would include art supplies, surplus items and another place where people could come together to create. The Tool Library cost is $20 per year or $200 for a lifetime membership. Another way to support this project is to donate your spares to the Tool Library. Donation barrels are located at Zion Church and Pinney Library. For more information, visit sustainableatwood.org/tool-library/ or contact Jessica Ray at tools@sustainableatwood.org. l

Memorialize your pet’s life in Eastside News Losing a beloved pet can be as big of a loss as the death of a friend or family member. We’d like to help you share your pet’s life with our community.

What to submit When submitting a pet obituary, please submit your pet’s name, date of birth, date of death, your name, full address, email address, phone number and your obituary submission exactly as you’d like it to read. Cost is $5 per 50-word or column inch, while photos are $10 (limit 1).

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Pet obits for the June-July, 2015 issue must be submitted and paid by Thursday, June 4.

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Atwoodfest is coming soon, so get involved Mark your calendars. AtwoodFest returns July 25-26 to our beloved thoroughfare to host a community-driven art project, festive kid’s games, crafts and the finest local food vendors. Enjoy an eclectic array of music on two stages bookending the Fest. AtwoodFest will kick off its second year with a one-ofkind convergence of the four Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather Creek-Yahara River neighborhoods. We will dance, shout and shake all the way to the Disco band V05 gets the crowd dancing at Atwoodfestival. Each “borough” will Fest last year. be led by musicians and performers who will appear on the Kids Stage able beginning in mid-May on Atwoodduring AtwoodFest. Fest’s website and at Monona State Bank, We encourage local households, the presenting sponsor of AtwoodFest. schools, bands, businesses and faith orSubmit as many proposals as you like. ganizations to get involved by dreaming All proposals will be collected inside up fun, festive ways to participate. Think Monona State Bank’s lobby; the designs goofy costumes, noise makers and more. will then be shared on AtwoodFest’s FaceTo sign up, email us at atwoodfest@gmail. book page, where you will have the chance org. to vote for the design you want to see creThe Top Eastside Eats raffle returns ated at AtwoodFest. with proceeds benefiting our area’s two Four local artists will design, build and local food pantries: Fritz Food Pantry at decorate four Little Free Libraries made the Goodman Community Center, and Wil- from reclaimed materials donated by local Mar Neighborhood Center’s pantry. art galleries and Sustainable Atwood, using You’ll never have to cook again if you their newly-launched Tool Library. Decorawin the Top Eastside Eats raffle (well, altions on each Little Free Library will vary most never). Our grand prize winner will from the abstract and whimsical to real receive 25, $50 gift certificates; one from representations of the neighborhood scene. each of the 25 participating east side resDuring AtwoodFest, families and taurants. friends can decorate bookmarks for the first Then, 25 more lucky individuals will books to be placed inside each Free Little win a $50 gift certificate to one of the 25 Library. This project offers a fun, engagparticipating restaurants, a $50 gift certifi- ing opportunity to lift up the shared values cate toward the purchase of tickets to the of our community: generosity, artistry and 2015-16 Wisconsin Union Theater season of course, the health and well-being of its and a $20 Union Cab ride voucher. residents. Tickets go on sale before the festival, so This revitalized place-making event is get yours early and often. The drawing will presented by Monona State Bank and is be held the Sunday evening of Atwoodproduced by the collaborative team of the Fest. Ticket costs are one for $5; three for SASY Neighborhood Association, the Wil$10; and 10 for $20. Mar Neighborhood Center, and SARA, the Leading up to AtwoodFest, our comnonprofit arm of the Barrymore Theatre. munity will have a chance to propose and We look forward to seeing you in July. vote on designs for one of four Little Free For more information and to get involved, Libraries to be placed in our community. go to AtwoodFest.org or send an email to Templates for these designs will be availatwoodfest@gmail.org. l

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Eastside ACTIVITIES May 6 & June 3

Celebrate Syttende Mai with Sons of Norway Join the Sons of Norway-Idun Lodge for its annual Syttende Mai Banquet May 6 and stay to listen to speaker Peggy Hager, Senior Lecturer in Norwegian at the University of Wisconsin. A full pork roast dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., preceded by appetizers at 6 p.m. Hager will then speak on the important Norwegian concept of friluftsliv or outdoor life. While we all know the value Norwegians place on time spent in nature, how the concept evolved is less understood by outsiders. An annual scholarship for study in Norway will also be presented to a student from the Scandinavian Studies Department at the U.W. Dinner cost: $10 adults and $5 children 6-12. RSVP and pre-payment is required

by April 29. Contact Dee at 259-1958.

Potluck and presentation On Wednesday, June 3 gather at 6 p.m. and eat potluck-style (bring a dish to pass) at 6:30. A presentation by Kristin Brunsell, will follow at 7:15. There is no cost for this event. Brunsell spent the 2013-2014 school year in Oslo studying music, language and culture at Rønningen Folkehøgskole (Folk High School). She will share her experiences through pictures and music while talking about her studies, travels, and what she learned. Both events will be held at the Norway Center, 2262 Winnebago Street. All are welcome. l

May 9

Get to know your sewing machine In this fundraiser to honor the 10th anniversary of the Sewing Machine Project, staff will instruct on how to clean, oil and use sewing machines. This class is $20 and will take place at the Goodman Community Center from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please note: this class will not focus on sewing machine repairs. The Sewing Machine Project collects

and distributes sewing machines to groups committed to using the machines to provide opportunities to create, learn new skills, build self-confidence, and contribute to their own livelihoods and the well-being of their families and communities. For more information, visit thesewingmachineproject.org. l

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Get rain barrels and compost bins at a discount The city of Madison is once again hosting its annual compost bin and rain barrel sale, Saturday, May 9 at the Alliant Energy Center parking lot. Discounted compost bins will be sold for only $69.99 and 50-gallon rain barrels with a diverter are just $119.99. Residents who pre-order before by April 27 will receive an additional $10 off. The amount of free water that comes from a 1,000-square foot roof in every 1-inch rain event is 600 gallons. Harvesting rainwater and backyard composting don’t just make healthier plants; they also help sustain communities by reducing

runoff. Homeowners can contribute towards alleviating this growing problem by practicing both rainwater harvesting and composting. For more information and to pre-order your rain barrel and compost bin visit cityofmadison.com/ streets. Supplies are Rain barrels can also be decorative. limited. l

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Celebrate El Día de los Niños at GCC The Latino Children and Families Council is proud to sponsor the 12th annual El Día de los Niños on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Goodman Community Center. There will be food, information booths for families, children’s dances, games, a live DJ, hands-on science experiments and

crafts. There will also be informational tables from Dane County organizations and agencies. For more information about the event, please contact Fabiola Hamdan at 2462967 or Hamdan@countyofdane.com. l

June 15

Luncheon raises domestic violence awareness To raise more awareness about the impact of domestic violence on children and about DAIS’ programming, the eighth annual Celebrate Independence luncheon will be hosted June 15 at the Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This empowering event raises awareness about the pervasive and far reaching effects of domestic violence in our community

while honoring the courageous journey of survivors. This year’s keynote speaker is Victor Rivas Rivers, a former NFL player, who was inspired to speak out about domestic violence because he, his mother and his siblings suffered abuse from his father. For more information, visit abuseintervention.org/celebrateindependence. l

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Choose your own early morning fitness activity The Goodman Community Center gym will be open for early morning fitness/exercise opportunities for adults on Wednesdays and Friday mornings. The gymnasium will be open from 6 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. for walking,

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a.m.: Common Chords (Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus) a capella choir  12-12:45 p.m.: Dropout Valedictorians, indie rock  1-2 p.m.: Community Drum Circle with Elmore Lawson, everyone is invited to join in  2-2:45 p.m.: Still Jaded after all these Years, country/folk  3-3:45 p.m.: Margo Tiedt, singersongwriter  4-4:45 p.m.: Live Soundz, GCC Teen Jazz Band jazz 110 venues with 285 musicians and groups. Organizers are anticipating a bigger and better event this year. For complete details on Make Music Madison, visit makemusicmadison.org. l

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Run or walk East High School’s Pi Mile Fees are $15 for adults, $10 for students and $13 for seniors. Participants receive T‑shirts and pie. Math club advisors are now accepting donated prizes for an end-of-race drawing. Contact Danae Dorsey at dadorsey@madison.k12.wi.us or call 204-1603 x41531. l

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Get great plants and expert advice from area professionals at the annual Plant Sale with the Pros at Olbrich Gardens, Friday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This sale features everything from annuals and perennials to ornamental grasses and shrubs. Olbrich’s staff carefully chooses unique plants that grow best in the Midwestern climate. Quantities are limited so shop early. Local gardening experts, master gardeners, and Olbrich horticulturists will be available to answer questions. Visit the Pro Potting Bench for container design and planting services. Bring photos of your landscape for design advice from landscape architects. All proceeds of the sale benefit Olbrich Botanical Gardens.

Leaf mulch for sale Treat your garden with the same leaf mulch used by Olbrich’s horticulture specialists.

The shredded, composted leaves enrich soil and provide nourishment and protection for gardens, shrubs and trees. Bulk quantities of Olbrich’s leaf mulch will be available for sale at Olbrich on Fridays May 1, 15 and 22 from 1-5 p.m. and Saturdays May 2, 16 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tractor scoops of mulch are $40 and cover approximately 350 square feet at a depth of 2-3 inches. Bagged leaf mulch is also available for sale while supplies last at the load-yourown station. Loading assistance will be provided on Fridays and Saturdays only. Payment is taken in Olbrich’s gift shop. All proceeds from the sale benefit Olbrich Gardens. Please note: Olbrich’s leaf mulch is made from leaves collected by the city of Madison. Less than 1 percent of the leaves in the mulch may have come from ash trees treated for emerald ash borer. For more information, visit olbrich.org. l

Come visit the Goodman Youth Farm Each summer, students from Goodman Community Center’s Garden Fit and Seed to Table programs are actively involved in planting, harvesting, and cooking with the produce they grow at the Goodman Youth Farm. They also weigh, wash, and donate hundreds of pounds of produce to the Fritz Food Pantry. The half-acre urban farm on Madison’s east side engages a diverse population of students. Youth-based groups are welcome to

come for a field trip, where students can experience all aspects of the farm, from vegetable growing to beekeeping. Groups or individuals of any age are also invited to sign up for a monthly Saturday morning volunteer day, or the Aug. 8 community day. The Youth Farm is a program of Community GroundWorks For more information, visit communitygroundworks.org or email Jennica Skoug at jennica@communitygroundworks.org. l

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The 16th annual Pi Mile run/walk will take place at Warner Park Saturday, May 23. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the run/walk begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds pay for maintenance of East High’s calculator rental program, replacement batteries and calculators.

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Registration has opened for the third annual Make Music Madison musical celebration held on the summer solstice, June 21. Musicians and hosts must register before the deadline of May 8. There are no registration fees and no limits as to the number of musicians or locations. Sponsors and volunteers are also welcome. Make Music Madison celebrates all genres, ethnicities and styles of music, skill levels and ages of musicians. Unlike other music festivals with set stages, the goal of this event is to fill the entire city with music from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at outdoor venues hosted by local businesses, homes, community centers, neighborhood parks and other public spaces. The host decides the place, the size of the location, the styles of music and lengths of concerts they host, while Make Music Madison handles city permits for public spaces. Public participation is the key to success. The 2014 event featured 420 concerts at

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Old Atwood building transforms into Threshold RENDEREING: DESIGN COALITION ARCHITECTS Do you remember the old Atwood Center Youth Building at 2717 Atwood Ave.? For many years you could spot it by the colorful murals of jungles and volcanoes, and by the equally large “For Sale” sign that competed for your attention. It’s had a long history, starting as an auto repair shop 100 years ago (Model T parts and the original sign A rendering of what Threshold’s facade will of Steinhauer’s Garage were found stashed in the rafters). The building look like when it opens. changed hands and uses over the interven- ducts and beautiful lighting compliment ing decades. Since the Goodman Commuthe state-of-the-art space. nity Center moved to its current location, The front part of the building is dethe old building has been awaiting a new signed to house retail, studios and offices. owner and a new purpose. These will include a design, training and Enter Ian Gurfield of Ian’s Pizza, who production lab for locally created “sewpurchased the building from GCC in Octo- ables.” These will be offered for sale along ber 2014, and Efrat Livny, who’s assumed with other locally created unique items in a long term lease for it. Gurfield set out to the adjoining storefront. give the building a much-needed overhaul, In the back part of the building is a large while Livny has been planning its new community room — called the Hub — form and function as a unique new center. which provides a perfect space for events Threshold: A Place for Creativity, Communi- and gatherings. It will be available for rent. ty and Well-Being, will bring together a col- This room is the heart and veritable center laborative, vibrant commercial workplace of the building. Behind the Hub, the conwith a community space and offerings. crete parking pads will be transformed into As the dropped ceilings were removed an enclosed garden. throughout the building and the inner walls Threshold is seeking heart-centered gutted, marvelous wooden trusses supbusinesses that together will help create a porting the arched roof and some of the rich and engaging place for community to old cream brick walls were discovered. As gather, share and grow. walls were rebuilt to accommodate the new For more information please go to floor plan, skylights and skillfully placed atthreshold.com, or contact Livny at transoms were added to bring radiant sunelivny@sbcglobal.net or 220-8849. l light into the once dark interior. Exposed

This summer, food carts will again be parked various nights on the east side.

East side food carts help fund Let’s Eat Out By Rick Dunn, Eastside News

The Let’s Eat Out organization is locating four or five food carts in the parking lot of Trinity Lutheran Church, 1904 Winnebago St. The carts will be open for business every Thursday, May 7 through Aug. 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The group has 15 different dinner locations throughout the city, and carts will rotate through the various locations, so there will be different carts every week. Food carts that have signed up to vend in the Trinity parking lot include Fibs, Ladonia Café, Looking Glass Bakery, Slide and SoHo Gourmet. Menus can be seen at letseatoutwi.com. In addition, there will be two food carts at the East Side Farmers Market, 953 Jenifer St., Tuesdays, from 4-7 p.m. “We are hosting a summer concert series featuring music, beer and food as a fundraiser for our community initiatives. It will be held June 21, June 28 and July 5 at Burr Jones field,” said Jessica Wartenweiler, associate director of the Let’s Eat Out organization. Two of the community initiatives supported by the fundraising are neighborhood dinners, and a mentoring and workforce incubation program. Neighborhood dinners provide food and activities. Food insecurity is a significant issue in Madison, despite our reputation as a food destination. From 2008 to 2011 the number of children in poverty in Dane County grew by 60 percent; it jumped from 10 percent to 16 percent of children under 18. Sixteen percent represents 16,129 children in Dane County. Because poverty and hunger are inextricably linked, this same

percentage of children is likely to be food insecure. Building on the success and infrastructure of the Let’s Eat Out weekly dinners in various Madison-area locations, there are four new locations planned for 2015. The organization will address the concern of food insecurity by providing free, fresh produce to community members as well as a subsidized meal from a food cart. Additionally, Let’s Eat Out will partner with local community and neighborhood groups to include activities for children like art, music and educational components, creating an event not to be missed.

Paid internships provide skills and mentoring The mentoring and workforce program is an internship initiative through the Let’s Eat Out organization’s partnership with Briarpatch youth services and Project Kinect. The plan is to target disconnected youth on the margins of education and work between the ages of 16 and 18. This paid internship will match youth from economically challenged communities who are interested in gaining skills involving food service and entrepreneurship. These youth will work with food cart owners who will then provide one-on-one mentoring and a steady summer job. The goal is to streamline the transition for youth from the educational system into the labor market or on to further education. For more information about the Let’s Eat Out organization, visit their website at letseatoutwi.org. l

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O’Keeffe youth group seeks understanding within and beyond its community

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No summer break for grand old Lowell

By Tony Rivera Dugas Jr., O’Keeffe Middle School principal

By John Burkholder, Lowell Elementary School principal

Like many schools across America, Lowell can be a funny place. From September to early June, our campus teems with activity as 380 early childhood John Burkholder through fifth-grade students and approximately 60 staff members join together. And then summer comes along with its myriad distractions and seemingly endless opportunities. Suddenly our campus becomes a desolate and lonely place, apparently more suited to a scene from a Sergio Leone movie. And while our Lowell community certainly enjoys summertime access to our Lowell playground, garden and grounds, the total number of users across our warmest months is nothing compared to what transpires on a typical school day. That all seems to be changing. Beginning this summer, Lowell will be home to a six-week summer school program, hosting up to 250 students from area

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schools. Over time, and thanks to the passage earlier this spring of a building referendum, Lowell will also see some building modifications that will require summertime construction activity over the next two or three years. This construction will include the addition of various entrance ramps to the school along with the creation of two elevator towers. In addition, it will be a moment of triumph when our school, for the first time in its history, is able to welcome students, parents, staff members and visitors whose enrollment and access to our school has been limited by the required traversing of stairs. It’s no surprise that after nearly 100 years of serving the near east side community, Lowell Elementary continues to find new ways to benefit students beyond a typical school day. If you are curious about our Lowell building and the programs our school offers, please give us a call to schedule a tour at 204-6600. l

East basketball falls in state semifinal game By Dave Link, Eastside News PHOTO: KATHLEEN WARD

The Madison East High School boys’ basketball team provided many memorable moments this season for itself and its fans on its way to an appearance in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association State Basketball Tournament. The Purgolders fell a game short of playing for a state title when they were defeated 82-54 by Germantown in a Division 1 semifinal game, March 20 at the Kohl Madison East senior D’Angelo Millon takes a Center. 3-point shot against Germantown. Coming into the semifinal game, East (20-7) had won points. Burks’ 12 points and 11 points each 11 of its last 12 games, played through the from Millon and Justice paced the Purevents surrounding Tony Robinson tragedy, golders. Burks also added a team-high six and powered through the Beloit Memorial rebounds. Sectional. The team also had a five-game “Our half-court defense just wasn’t what winning streak earlier in the season and it usually was for us this year,” Miota said. beat perennial city powerhouse Madison “They just spread us out, put the ball on the Memorial in the first game of the season. block and scored.” East, making its first appearance in the While the disappointment was obvious state tournament since 1990, was supported on the player’s faces, they continued to by a large and noisy contingency of stuplay hard until the end, and Purgolder-nadents and fans. tion never lost its enthusiasm and applaudThe Purgolders fell behind early due ed loudly in appreciation. to turnovers and could never take the lead “(The team) really showed the commuagainst Germantown. East was able to cut nity what I saw for months,” Miota said. the Warhawks’ lead to 15-12 with about At halftime, the WIAA honored several 3 minutes left in the first quarter on a pair legendary basketball coaches from around of 3-pointers by Keshawn Justice and two the state, including Verlyn Belisle. Appearhuge dunks from D’Angelo Millon. ing from his wheelchair near center court, But Germantown went on a 13-3 run – Belisle, 89, was East’s coach in 1958 when capped off by a quarter-ending 3-pointer – it beat Milwaukee North 62-59 to capture to take a 28-15 lead at the end of the first. its only state basketball title. “That hurt. That’s a big shot,” Madison Two days before the game, Belisle sent East coach Matt Miota said of the buzzerthis year’s Purgolders a hand-written conbeater. “We came out a little bit tight – gratulatory letter, which Miota read to the some nerves. It didn’t just end after the first team. couple of minutes of the first quarter.” “It was the last thing I read to the team “I was right there … unbelievable,” before we came out of the locker room,” said a dejected De’Shawn Burks about the Miota said. “The kids, it really hit them a 3-pointer. bit. What a great thing for him to come out From then on, the Warhawks cruised to at halftime.” l victory behind Dwayne Lawhorn Jr.’s 17

Since I began my tenure as principal, I’ve never been more convinced that we, the adults, have a lot to learn from the students we serve. If you were to walk through Tony Rivera our classrooms you Dugas Jr. would be so impressed with what you see. You will hear O’Keeffe Middle School staff and students engaged in intellectual work on everything from ancient Egyptian lineage to complex data sets on probability. Our kids are smart, they care and if given a listening ear, they can help us all begin to solve universal issues our community has yet to figure out. The tragic death of Tony Robinson represents a call for all of us to look inward and find ways to strengthen our community. A prime example of how students are solving issues occurs at O’Keeffe in an extended learning group called the Gender and Sexuality Alliance or GSA. A few months ago I had the honor of facilitating the GSA group and walked away feeling a little more enlightened about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and/or questioning the LGBTQ+ world. I consider myself culturally and linguistically responsive, but I was in for a surprise because, like all cultures, the LGBTQ+ is always evolving. I was able to guide these young scholars as they tried to make sense of the adult world around them. However, I was limited because the vocabulary and terminology they used to describe their lived experiences exceeded my knowledge. It wasn’t only a struggle for me, but for the students who had recently joined the group and were beginning their own journey for understanding. Some of the leaders were students that I had interacted with on several occasions, but I had never seen this side of them until I took the time that day

to just listen. Their knowledge and passion was exhilarating, yet humbling because it made us all feel safe. Several weeks ago several staff led a professional development session on the current lingo associated with gender identity, sexual orientation and a few other key factors. Believe it or not, it was the students of the GSA who helped draft the content for the staff training. O’Keeffe is a special place because students feel comfortable being who they are, and our staff embraces that culture of acceptance. This professional development session is an example of our staff’s commitment to creating an inclusive school culture for all students and staff; it’s a prime example of how our students are leading that charge. They are leading it because they feel safe to be who they truly are, and in doing so, they encourage all of us to also be our best selves. As we search for understanding in the wake of Tony Robinson’s death, we must all look inside ourselves and our communities to understand others. O’Keeffe’s GSA has worked as a group on developing identity and then expanded that work to help our larger school community develop better understanding and language. GSA’s work serves as a great example of a community seeking to understand within and beyond. If we grow our ability to have authentic conversations by learning the accepted terminology and understanding others’ lived experiences, then we have the ability to develop genuine relationships with people across different cultural groups. It is these authentic relationships — relationships that start with real listening — that can help our community move beyond our current reality. I am excited to see what else we will learn as we listen to the students at O’Keeffe. I challenge others to look at the youth in your community to see what you can learn from them. l

East High math students have been very busy By Cynthia Chin, East High School

Thank you to our readers who have supported East High School students in academics and extracurricular activities year after year. We appreciate your sense of community and the opportunity to share our successes and new goals through the pages of Eastside News. Congratulations to our East Business/ DECA students who took first place at the state LifeSmarts competition earlier this year. They competed in a quiz bowl competition at Edgewood College, answering questions relating to finance, consumer rights, health, technology and environmental science. Five of our students dominated and won

$2,000 each in scholarships, plus an allexpense paid trip to represent Wisconsin at the national tournament in Seattle. Thank you to the math students who participated in the Engineering Club’s February penny drive. Our charity for this fundraiser was the University of Wisconsin chapter of Engineers without Borders. Funds support locally maintained infrastructure projects in developing countries. Collections in excess of our charity goal will support East High student participation in the 2015 U.W. Engineering EXPO and LEEP Day events. For more information about the work of EWB-UW go to ewbuw.org. l

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Access to Opportunity initiative addresses employment barriers in Dane County By Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive

Dane County is repeatedly ranked as one of the best places to live in America with practically limitless opportunity. However, not all of our residents have access to everyJoe Parisi thing our community has to offer. My top priority as county executive is to work with our entire community to ensure that every single resident has access to opportunity. This is why I recently launched my Access to Opportunity initiative. We know the most reliable vehicle out of poverty and toward upward mobility is accessing and maintaining family-sustaining employment. All of my efforts will support our residents in accomplishing that goal by addressing barriers they may face along the way. Some of the most urgent challenges include access to a valid driver’s license, successful re-entry to the community after

incarceration, mental health services, and employment training and placement. My Access to Opportunity initiative will work with the community, businesses and other levels of government, including the state, to tackle some of these challenges in a practical way. We are embarking on challenging, yet exciting, work in our efforts to make Dane County a better place to work, play and live for all its residents. I am optimistic that Access for Opportunity will take a large step forward toward addressing some of the longstanding issues of inequity and racial disparities we face in this community. We no longer have the luxury of discussing the problems without taking bold and meaningful action steps toward addressing them. That’s what my plan attempts to do. For more details on this initiative, go to https://opportunity.countyofdane.com. l

We must do better to end racial disparities By John Hendrick, Dane County Supervisor, District 6

In the wake of the tragic death of our neighbor Tony Robinson, Alder Marsha Rummel and I cosigned the following letter with 41 other elected officials. It John Hendrick reads: To the residents of our community, The death of Tony Robinson is a horrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tony Robinson’s family and friends. We are sorry that we have lost the life of an African-American teenager in our community. Black lives matter. Our history, both nationally and locally, with respect to our African-American community is unacceptable. Many of the incidents, shootings, and deaths that we see reported on the news find their root cause in the intolerable disparity present in our community. That disparity and its attendant injustice may have arisen from our history, but we allow it to continue. In Selma, Ala. recently, President

Barack Obama said, “(Our national creed is) the idea held by generations of citizens who believed that America is a constant work in progress; who believed that loving this country requires more than singing its praises or avoiding uncomfortable truths. It requires the occasional disruption, the willingness to speak out for what is right, to shake up the status quo. That’s America.” We thank those community leaders and citizens who enacted those words before they were spoken. It is time we all joined them. We must do better. We are here to ask each of our constituents to accept along with us the challenge of ending the shameful racial disparities in our community. Every one of us must be a part of the solution. Black lives have to matter to each and every one of us. We must be the city and county where a black youth, a Latino youth, an Asian youth, a Native American youth, a white youth, where any young man or woman feels that this is a community they belong to, a community full of opportunities. A community where their dreams can happen, not end. l

Gov. Walker’s budget targets bike path funding

Proposed budget hurts the people of Wisconsin

By Fred Risser, State Senator, 26th District

By Chris Taylor, State Representative, 78th Assembly District

Bicycling, walking and other healthy activates are very popular throughout the state. Safe and accessible bikeways and pedestrian ways are vital to thriving local commuFred Risser nities, and bicycling is important to Wisconsin’s tourism industry and economy overall. Bicycling produces a $1.9 billion economic impact to the Wisconsin economy and is responsible for more than 13,000 jobs. Two programs, Complete Streets and the Transportation Alternatives Program are vital components to safe and accessible options for bicyclists and pedestrians in our state and local communities. Unfortunately, Gov. Scott Walker has targeted Complete Streets for elimination in his budget bill and is proposing to eliminate all state funding for TAP, leaving the program with minimal federal funding. Complete Streets was enacted as part of the 2009-2011 biennial budget bill. I was successful in inserting this program into

that budget. Complete Streets provides that our state’s Department of Transportation ensure that bikeways and pedestrian ways be taken into account, when feasible, in all new highway construction and reconstruction projects funded from state or federal funds. TAP is one of the few programs to help fund projects for cycling and walking. It is the main source of funding for local pedestrian and bicycle projects. TAP helps fund infrastructure-related projects and systems that provide safe routes to school for children, older adults, individuals with disabilities so they access daily needs and for all of us who wish to bike or walk to our destinations. Safe, comfortable and convenient access to community destinations and public places should be available to everyone, regardless of age, ability or income, whether that be driving, bicycling or walking. An avid biker myself, I will be working during our budget debate to preserve Wisconsin’s Complete Streets Law and restore state funding for the Transportation Alternatives Program. l

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As the ranking Democratic assembly member of the Joint Committee on Finance, I have attended nine listening sessions on Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget. Whether Chris Taylor I’m in rural, suburban or urban communities, whether conservative or progressive, the opposition to Gov. Walker’s proposal has been overwhelming. Gov. Walker’s budget hurts the people of Wisconsin at a time when many other states are enjoying budget surpluses. Over the last four years Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans have given away $1.9 billion in revenue. A chunk of this reduction went to massive tax cuts to wealthy individuals and corporations. Now, Gov. Walker proposes that our children, families, seniors and individuals with disabilities pay the price, while refusing to accept $345 million federal dollars to provide health care to more people. Walker’s positions make no sense. He cut $15 million from SeniorCare and wants to force seniors to join the complicated and more expensive Medicare Part D. He changed long term care by cutting IRIS, Family Care and Aging and Disability Resource Centers. These programs are critical for many Wisconsinites to allow them to lead healthy, productive and meaningful lives while staying in their homes. Gov. Walker’s plan to cut these essential programs is

disrespectful, degrading and dismissive. In another effort to diminish our quality of life, Gov. Walker sabotaged historic bipartisan efforts to protect our precious natural spaces and grow our economy. He cut funding for our state parks and deregulated timber cutting on land used by the public. Our tourism industry supports over 185,000 jobs and in 2013 alone had a $17.5 billion impact on our economy. He should invest in our natural resources to attract more tourism dollars and provide Wisconsinites with high quality, safe recreational opportunities. Finally, the governor embraces a national agenda to privatize public education while draining resources from our public schools. As he slashed $150 per pupil for the next school year, he expanded public money going to private schools through the voucher experiment, which failed to improve graduation rates and academic performance in Milwaukee. He stalled the economic engine of our state, our treasured University of Wisconsin System, by proposing the largest cut in history of $300 million. This will inevitably cause leading scholars to leave or not come to our state. I am creating a budget that provides economic opportunities for working families, protects our natural resources, supports those in need of long term care, and gives our children a bright future by investing in our public school system. Please make your voice heard on these budget issues by contacting me at rep.taylor@legis.wi.gov. l

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City committee selects Baum’s proposal for Garver By Marsha Rummel, District 6 Alder

mission. It will return to the Comon Council in May for final approval. If adopted, city staff will enter into negotiations with Baum to prepare a development agreement, ground lease for the property and portions of the North Plat required for the project, as well as a bill of sale for the building. In addition, staff will identify and negotiate offers to purchase replacement park property subject to Common Council approval to satisfy the Department of Natural Resources’ deed restriction. At its April 21 meeting, the Common Council planned to approve a portion of Census Tract 20 for a concentrated neighborhood planning process and the creation of an ad-hoc steering committee. The area will include the entire Worthington Park Neighborhood Association and portions in the town of Blooming Grove and portions of the Schenk-Atwood neighborhood north of the Union Pacific railroad tracks. If you live in this area and are interested in serving on the ad-hoc committee, please submit an application to the mayor’s office. l

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Baum’s plan is a wrong fit for Garver site

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In March, the Garver Feed Mill Criteria and Selection Committee voted to recommend the Baum Development group to redevelop the landmark Garver Feed Marsha Rummel Mill. Over 80 residents testified at the meeting at the Goodman Community Center. The overwhelming majority supported the Baum proposal as the most visionary and compatible with the historic building and the North Plat. Baum proposes to rehab Garver for use as an artisan food production facility. They also plan to cultivate orchards and vineyards in part of the site. The project includes the installation of 50 micro ecolodges to showcase sustainable dwelling units. The Garver selection committee chose Alternative Continuum of Care as the contingency if negotiations with Baum fall through. The resolution to accept Baum was introduced to the city of Madison Common Council and referred to the Board of Estimates, Board of Park Commissioners, Landmarks Commission and Plan Com-

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After months of discussion and review of proposals for the rehab of the Garver Feed Mill, a city committee chose the proposal of developer, Baum Development, who David Ahrens intends to build a food production facility for small manufacturers and up to 40 “micro-lodges” located in what is now parkland. This proposal won near unanimous support of residents on the north and west sides of Garver. However, residents on the other sides of Garver/Olbrich were nearly silent in their response. I represent those in the latter group, and I was the sole dissenter on the committee in their choice of the Baum proposal. I supported a proposal to build an assisted living center of over 150 housing units. In addition, the center would have 20 units for individuals with dementia and a day care center operating 16 hours a day for both the staff and the community. In my view, this proposal by a group called Alternative Continuum of Care, responds to an important community need — affordable elder care. The age group with

Madison will pursue a ‘Housing First’ strategy to help homeless individuals and families By Paul Soglin, city of Madison Mayor

While our homeless services system does a tremendous job of providing shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing for our most vulnerable citizens, it Paul Soglin is overtaxed and unable to serve everyone. To address this challenge, the city of Madison is pursuing a “Housing First” strategy to help those families and individuals with the greatest needs. Housing First moves homeless individuals or families immediately from the streets or homeless shelters into their own apartments. Traditional systems move homeless individuals and families through different levels of housing. Each level moves them closer to independent housing (from the streets to a shelter, from a shelter to a transitional housing program, and from there to their own apartment in the community).

Housing First approaches are based on the concept that a homeless individual or family’s immediate primary need is to obtain stable housing, and that other issues that may affect the household can and should be addressed once housing is obtained. In contrast, many other programs operate from a model of housing readiness. This model presumes that an individual or household needs to address other issues, especially if those issues may have led to their homelessness. The city of Madison has committed to construct approximately 250 new units of permanent supportive housing targeted at moving people with the highest need from the street directly into housing. This housing will incorporate the principals of Housing First and Harm Reduction to address the person’s pressing need for housing followed by robust on-site social services. These models will recipients them to be successful in their housing. l

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the greatest increase in Dane County is not children or 20- to 30-year-olds, but those 75 and above — particularly those 85 years old and above. There are not enough social agencies or institutions that provide the assistance necessary to help elders and disabled folks accomplish tasks of daily living. This assistance keeps vulnerable, elderly individuals out of more expensive, “medicalizing” and total institutions. When I compared the need for this service for a growing portion of our community with the need for additional space for food processing and a boutique hotel, the choice was evident. The city is investing nearly $2 million in this project. As such, I think it should be invested in meeting fundamental needs — not a project that can be constructed anywhere in the city. The recommendations of the panel will now go before the Madison Landmarks Commission as well as the full city council. I hope there will be additional input from other sectors of the city as the process moves forward. Please send me your comments at district15@cityofmadison.com. l

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The Hops Museum opens in May at 2617 E. Washington Ave. It’s dedicated to the history of brewing and hops agriculture in Wisconsin.

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New museums have opened on East Washington Dean House tours slated to start in May By Sarah White, East Side History Club

The East Side History Club will resume meetings in September, but you don’t have to wait until fall to enjoy local history. The historic Dean House at 4718 Monona Drive will resume its Second Sunday Tours May 10 (Mother’s Day) from 2-4 p.m. and continue through September. The tours will conclude with a special program Oct. 11 when Mrs. Dean will be present to talk about life in the Dean House in the late 1800s. The Dean House will also be hosting five Back Porch concerts Thursday nights, July 9 through Aug. 5. For a schedule check their website at bloominggrovehistory.org/calendar.php. Meanwhile, the east side welcomes two new museums: The Hops Museum, 2617 E. Washington Ave., will open in May just east of the Malt House Tavern at Union Corners. The space was home to Noll’s Cafe in the 1970s and ’80s. Since then it has contained an H&R Block office, Yasmin’s Halal Meat Market and the Madison Muslim Dawa Circle mosque. Erin McWalter and partners are creating a museum and community space dedicated to all things “hoppy,” centered on the history of brewing and hops agriculture in Wisconsin. For a low yearly membership fee, Hops Museum members can host events in the

Upcoming ESHC Events Dean House tours Sunday, May 10 Sunday, June 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. Dean House 4718 Monona Drive space, such as beer tastings and art exhibitions. “Different home brew clubs have contacted us,” McWalter said. “Half the week the space will be for members to use and the other half it will be open to the public to view the exhibits.” The founders envision southern Wisconsin as a Napa Valley for beer and hops agriculture. “Economic development and community resource is our role, helping people connect with each other,” McWalter said. Member events unrelated to beer and hops are welcome, too. Exhibits are in development under guidance from Michelle Morrison from the Madison Children’s Museum. One of the museum’s first exhibits will be about the Frank J. Hess and Sons cooperage that made beer barrels at Schenk’s Corners

from 1904 to 1966. Designers Alex Gish, Tim Fell and Alex Grismore from Greater Galaxy Web Design are busy producing a website and logo,T-shirts and other merchandise for the museum store. Look for the Hops Museum’s costumed character spreading the “Be hoppy!” message at local festivals this summer. The Harlem Renaissance Museum, 1444 E. Washington Ave. (in the former Great Big Pictures building near Fiore Shopping Center), had its grand opening March 28. According to a press release, the museum will showcase live and visual exhibits and serve as a performing arts venue. The Harlem Renaissance Museum celebrates the rich music, art and culture of the Harlem Renaissance movement of the 1920s. It will feature educational programs that include outreach to schools, opportunities for independent study and artistsin-residence. The museum will showcase live performances and will have a liquor

license. The East Side History Club, a project of the Goodman Community Center, meets for three months each spring and fall to collect and share memories of Madison’s East Side. If you would like to receive meeting notices by email or postal mail, contact Kathleen Ward at the Goodman Community Center, kathleen@goodmancenter.org or 241-1574 x223. The East Side History Club blog at 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 sarah.white@firstpersonprod.com. For more information on the Hop Museum, visit thehopsmuseum.org. l

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Listen and learn at Pinney Library Pinney Branch Library is located at 204 Cottage Grove Road, at the intersection of Monona Drive and Cottage Grove Road between Walgreens and the former ReStore. For further program details or to register, call 224-7100 or visit madisonpubliclibrary.org. Library hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All MPL locations will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Hawthorne Branch Library is located at 2707 E. Washington Ave. in the Madison East Shopping Center at the intersection of East Johnson Street and East Washington Avenue. For program details or to register, contact staff at 246-4548 or visit madisonpubliclibrary.org. Library hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All MPL locations will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Hand lettering workshop with Anthology

Superhero party Wednesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. Wear your masks (and costumes) or come as you are to our celebration of superheroes. We will test your super powers and creativity with special projects.

Adult book group

Herbal Institute

Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Kruger Tuesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes

Monday, May 18 at 6 p.m. Rise and Shine with Spring Tonics

Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite motto or quote and create a hand-lettered piece with assistance of staff from Anthology. Call the library or register online beginning May 14.

Preschool and toddler dance party

Saturday Cinema

Music and fun with Ken Lonquist

Thursday, May 28 at 10 a.m. Refreshments provided. Registration begins May 14.

Saturdays, May 30 and June 27 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a newly released adult feature the last Saturday of each month.

Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. Music, laughter and imagination come together at this concert.

Donuts for Dads

Adult book discussions

Let’s Move (parent and child fitness)

Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. Have fun with stories, movies and snacks; especially for dads and their kids. Moms welcome, too. All ages.

Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. “The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women who Helped Win World War ll” by Denise Kiernan Wednesday, June 17 at 6 p.m. “The Expats” by Chris Pavone

Wednesdays, May 13 through June 3 at 10:30 a.m. A fun and active fitness class for children 18 months to 5 years with their parents or caregivers. Mindfulness, wellness and selfesteem also emphasized.

Madison Travel Circle

Pokémon Club

Wednesdays, May 27 and June 24 at 6 p.m. Monthly speakers share PowerPoint presentations on trips they have taken.

Wednesdays, May 6-20 at 4 p.m. Learn how to play and compete with friends and others.

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Saturdays, May 2 and June 6 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for donuts, juice, stories, songs, rhymes and a craft.

Saturday, June 6 from 1:30-3 p.m. Bring a favorite book and read aloud to a furry friend. Time slots available on a first come, first serve basis.

First Friday Flicks Friday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. ”Wild” (rated R) Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. “Selma” (rated PG-13)

Job, computer and writing assistance Wednesdays through May 6 from 3:306:30 p.m. Free one-on-one coaching sessions. Call to set up your one hour appointment.

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Humanitarian knitting First and third Thursdays at 6:30pm Knitting for charity. Assistance is available for those wishing to learn to knit or to improve skills. Yarn is provided.

LEGO Club

Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. This Wisconsin storyteller shares a collection of tales from the humble everyday heroes we pass on the street to mythic heroes of ancient times to those mighty super heroes we all love.

Atwood Tool Library donation site Pinney Library is a donation site for the Atwood Tool Library. Drop off clean, working, non-gas powered tool donations. To learn more about the Atwood Tool Library, visit its website at sustainableatwood.org/ tool-library.

First Mondays at 3:30 p.m. Join other LEGO fans and build your own creation. Children under 7 must have an adult helper.

Chess Club First and third Thursdays at 4:00 Learn how to play chess and play against other children with varied levels of experience. For children in grades K-12. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

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Monday June 15, 22 and 29 at 1:30 p.m. Watch your preschooler perform in fun, easy skits. Three rehearsals and a big evening performance. Costumes provided. For children ages 4 and 5.

Thursday, May 7 at 10 a.m. Celebrate Moms with stories, a craft, muffins, donuts and juice.

Madison Audubon Society Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m. Learn about birds and birding with handson activities. For children K-5.

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Wednesdays, May 6 through June 10 at 11 a.m. Enjoy this music experience for children ages 5 and under and their families.

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Library LEGO Club Monday, June 15 at 4 p.m. Join other LEGO fans and build your own creation. We’ll provide books and pictures for inspiration.

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Saturdays, May 30 and June 27 at noon Join us for an ongoing movie event in which we will be playing a recent-release family feature movie beginning at noon.

Mondays, June 15-29 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. One adult per child is recommended.

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Wednesday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. Join the U.W. Water Library for stories, experiments and activities celebrating water.

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Make GCC your Gallery Night destination As part of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s citywide spring Gallery Night, the Goodman Community Center will host a variety of artists from 5-9 p.m. As of press time, participating artists include:

TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater celebrates 30 years of innovative performances.

Work the act and learn the art “Work the Act and the Theater of the Misfit Comics,” the latest in TAPIT’s long line of original theatrical productions, will premiere May 28 and run through June 7 at the TAPIT/new works Studio Theater, 1957 Winnebago St.

About the play “Work the Act” follows the misadventures of the Rolling Bag Players, a struggling theater company. After a series of comic mishaps gets them fired from a Holiday Inn in Beaver Falls, Pa., they reinvent themselves as an avant-garde performance group. When their show, “Take the Spanish Civil War, Please” is a huge success, the reactions of these misfit comics are even more surprising. Panel discussions will follow the performances of “Work the Act.” Through presentations and facilitated discussions with professionals, attendees will be able to explore how the arts and artists work. Play dates are Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. (gala reception to follow this performance).

Celebrating three decades Thirty years ago, in March 1985, Donna Peckett and Danielle Dresden founded TAPIT/new works, Inc. with the twin goals of artistic innovation and community connection. They continue to pursue these goals through performance of multidisciplinary plays, arts education and outreach. They’ve toured throughout the U.S. and abroad, performing in venues ranging from a judge’s chamber in a small town in Wisconsin to the Imperial Theater in New Brunswick, Canada. Ongoing rhythm tap dance classes provide adults and younger students with instruction in America’s indigenous art form, and summer youth arts programs (Kaleidoscope and Bubbles) provide children ages 4-10 with quality, multidisciplinary, handson arts instruction. Through in-depth, long-term residencies, TAPIT/new works has reached hundreds of underserved arts audience members, from older adults to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Loralee Brumund; fabric aprons • Margo Tiedt; machine-sewn quilts of all sizes • Kevin Braunsky; industrial steampunk art creations • Dede Bangs; earrings and jewelry • Barb Williams; scarves, gloves, mittens, hats and jewelry made from salvaged materials • Jennifer Blasen; pottery • Dianne Smith; wax paintings To see and purchase handmade creations of all kinds, make GCC your Gallery Night destination Friday, May 1. There will be complimentary snacks and beverages, as well as a special menu in the Ironworks Café. In addition, come and see an abbreviated version of “35MM: A Musical Exhibition” and accompanying photographs in

Earrings by Dede Bangs and works by many other artists will be featured at Gallery Night.

the Ballweg Gallery by Music Theater of Madison. A silent auction, with items donated by the evening’s participating artists, will take place in the lobby of the Center from 5-8 p.m. Proceeds of the silent auction will benefit programs of GCC. Visit mmoca.org/gallery-night for information about other Gallery Night locations in Madison. For more information, contact margo@ goodmancenter.org. l

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Plan your Marquette-Atwood Neighborhood Art Walk The self-guided neighborhood art walk Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. features ceramics, jewelry, watercolor, photography and more. Neighborhood artists will open up their homes and studios to share their artistic

talents and creative spaces with neighbors, friends and art lovers. For more information and a walking map, please visit us at Facebook.com/MarquetteArtWalk. Maps are also available at Hatch Art House, 1248 Williamson St. l

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East meets West

MAY  Ballweg Gallery presents:

Chinese brush painting by Vina Yang

‘35MM: A Musical Exhibition’

Artist Statement and Bio

A project of Music Theater of Madison PHOTO: DAN MYERS

O’Donnell, with music direction by Patrick Christians. The performers are local artists Katie Davis, Zachary Dean, Paige Fecteau, Andrew Lonsdale, Krystal Lonsdale and Meghan Randolph. The photographers for the exhibit, each of whom created a photograph inspired by a song from the show, are Jason Atkins, Ron Curran, Sandy Curran, Claudia Guy, Erin McConnell, Dan Myers, Vince Padilla, Sarah Sandell, Kat Steinnon, Alex Tande and Sharon White. The photographs will debut at the Goodman Community Center on Madison’s citywide Gallery Night May 1. All photos will be available for purchase and can be picked up after May 31.l PHOTO: VINCE PADILLA

Vina loves nature. The birds, the flowers and the pond are all parts of the joy in her life. As an artist, she strives to capture the sense of harmony and peace within the images of nature. Vina’s artworks focus on applying Chinese brush painting techniques on rice paper and silk. She started to paint 14 years ago and is passionate about both western and eastern art and enjoys capturing its essence in her artwork. She also works with pastel, acrylic, gouache and oil. “Green Mountain,” high-quality Giclee print, 28 x Chinese brush painting is the 20". Original is Chinese pigment on Jinho paper. art of using simple strokes of a brush to capture an object or scenery. This tionally. Her paintings have received many technique was developed in 4000 B.C. honors and awards at juried contests. Her Three painting styles are known in long scroll art has been submitted to Japan China throughout the dynasties: the first is International Sumi-e Society contests anan elaborate style from the Tang Dynasty, nually and has been awarded with special 618-907 A.D. It uses fine lines, carefully honors. drawn elements and multiple layers of Professionally, Vina is a research sciencolor to create subtly shaded detailed paint- tist. Her interests in both art and science ings on rice paper and cicada paper with complement each other and inspire her art. Chinese pigments. She is also the cofounder of the Chinese Another is a spontaneous style using a Fine Art Association in Madison. free flowing application of pigment or ink Vina’s art can be viewed at cfaamadion paper to attain the feeling of the subject son.org, artbyvinayang.com or contact her rather than showing lifelike details. at vyang@aol.com for more information. The landscape style of the Song Dynas“There are some paintings you can ty, 960-1279, combines elements of both contemplate, some you can walk through, above styles to show misty mountains, and some make you want to stay forever,” rocky cliffs, pines, lakes and waterfalls. explained an elderly Chinese artist. I hope Vina’s works have been exhibited in you will find a painting that invites you to solo and with groups locally and internastay. l

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