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Volume 145, No. 6 November l December 2015

The most unsettling thing? Settling

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Please give to Goodman ─ because together we can keep young people from settling for less than our community wants and needs them to be By Kristin Groth, GCC Staff

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“I’m not going to college.” “ I don’t want to prep for the ACT tests. I think I’ll go into the military.”

Thanksgiving Baskets are needed now, more than ever Many families can’t afford groceries for a special holiday meal. We anticipate the need to be much greater than last year. We have committed to serving 3,000 families in Dane County. We really need the community’s help to fulfill this commitment.

“ I don’t know. I’ve never thought about what I want to do.” Comments like these are why Darian Wilson, our high school coordinator, is so committed to working with our youth, “I understand it. Many of the youth we work with weren’t lucky enough to be born into circumstances where their natural curiosity was nurtured, where someone helped them discover the world. Consequently, they don’t know what they don’t know about the world around them ─ or, about how much potential they have inside themselves. So, when you ask them about what they want in life they kind of have a default setting ─ they settle. Often for much less than they should. And that’s life crippling.” And, this is where you can make a big difference. Because with gifts from people like you, Darian and our other staff are shifting that default setting from “settling” to “aspiring.”

Not your average summer In August, I noticed several co-workers had mentioned how great kids in Darian’s summer program were doing. I was curious, so I asked him to tell me more. Darian explained that he hung out with 35 high school juniors and seniors this summer, “You’d think we did normal stuff for kids their age, right? We played Laser

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Articles on page 5. Darian, talking with Alexus (left) and Journey (right) outside Goodman before their mini-course after school. They both spent the summer in Darian’s program and were quick to compliment him. Journey said, “Darian is a good leader. He puts the kids in the Lussier LOFT first – always. Before everything else. And he’s easy going, but you still respect him. It’s like mutual respect.” Alexus agreed. Tag and had a lock-in. We swam at Goodman Pool. We went on a college tour. And of course, we saw “Ant-Man” and the new Avengers movie. But, no. “That was not a normal summer for these kids. I watched them discover a world of opportunity. And they stopped settling,” said Darian.

Your gifts help youth ─ like James Darian told me about one young man, James, “You’d enjoy him. He has a 3.4 GPA, loves science and is downright hilarious on an improv stage. He’s got talent. But he had absolutely no plans for his future.” “James’ default? College was for other kids. He was one of those students who told me college never crossed his mind.”

But Darian watched James open up. They toured UW-Whitewater first. And then UW-Milwaukee. And Edgewood College. They toured EPIC and Noodles & Company and peeked into the big world of work. Today? James is imagining himself as a comedian ─ and a scientist! Woohoo! We love that. So many of our students are just like James. They are bursting with potential, but no one has ever done for them what people did for Darian, and for me, and what someone hopefully did for you – opened up a world of possibilities. This summer gave our kids fragile new dreams for their futures. Those dreams will Continued on page 3

East football experienced big changes this season East High School football seemed rejuvenated this season. It played its home games at Breese Stevens field in front of larger crowds and earned a playoff bid for the first time since 2004. Article on page 18.

Catching up with some residents of the tiny home settlement It’s been almost a year since residents began living at Occupy Madison’s tiny home settlement on North Third and East Johnson streets. Gene Cox, Occupy Madison’s board president, highlights how things are going in the first year and tells of nationwide interest in the settlement. Article on page 14

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Make a will. It takes just a little planning, and once you’ve provided for your loved-ones, leaving a gift to an organization that reflects your values 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. Goodman would be so grateful to be included in your plans. Your gift could enhance our financial stability and ensure our ability to serve our community for generations to come. Is Goodman in your will? If we are in your will or

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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 Development Associate: Anitra Hovelson 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, Sara Butler, Harvey Marks, Alesia Mayfield, Clarice Sarnowski, Emily Sha, Ashley Staley, Joanne Yanna Custodians: David Galinski, Matt Marhoefer, Jamel Phillips, David Schmelzer Maintenance Manager: Bret Hagemeyer Working Class Catering Coordinator: David Fischer

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

Food and Nutrition Program Cook-Child & Youth: Desmond Willingham Program Cook-Seniors: Fred Sanders Food Services Asssistant: Tracy Oliver Working Class Catering Staff: Darius Champion, Winor Chen, Romale Grant, Litrell Grant, DaVajhea Harvey, Dahrl Hill, James Johnson, Autonea

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. This fall, 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 Saturday night events in 2016. Discounted We have AV equipment to rent so that any of wedding packages are available. our spaces can be used for presentations. 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

Community Organizer: Deenah Givens Neighborhood Outreach Worker: LaToya Jackson

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 Childcare Services Coordinator: Tanya Walker Early Childhood Education Manager: Rob San Juan Academic Excellence Specialist: Monica Pembroke Early Childhood Education Teachers: Robert Bergeron, Dani Butella, Kate Feitag, Caitlin Garton, Nick Howard, Jessica Kardas, Arthur Morgan, Nate Schmolze Elementary Afterschool Teachers: Sara Butler, Deborah Crabtree, Ali Hellenbrand, David Kelley, Antoine Love, Emily Ochitill, Miranda Starr, Alissa Swenson, Kate Venturini

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Interim Youth Programs Manager: Helyn Luisi-Mills FYI Manager: Zach Watson FYI Lead Fitness Instructor: Stephanie Fox FYI Youth Leader: Roy Boone FYI Nutrition Education Specialists: Kellie Schweich Girls Inc. Coordinator: Pahoua Vang TEENworks Education Manager: Keith Pollock TEENworks Career Educator: Amy Mach TEENworks Career Organizer: Cliff Davis Seed to Table Culinary Teacher: Allison Dungan H.S. Male Youth Programs Coordinator: Zach Watson M.S. Male Youth Programs Coordinator: Howard Hayes Middle School Coordinator: Ali Berger Youth Programs Leaders: Luke Bassuener, Barry Davis, Arthur Morgan LOFT PASS Americorps Members: Alice Bradley, Haley King, Martin Zaborac High School Programs Coordinator: Darian Wilson Girls Inc. Outreach Coordinator: Ann Brickson

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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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Unsettling  from page 1 take some work to make them come true. With support from people like you, Goodman staff capitalize on these experiences. Darian’s fostered a partnership with Noodles & Company where they help students create resumes, do mock interviews and help students learn what employers value. Next spring, Darian will offer an ACT test prep class so college becomes a real option for James and other students, and they will explore more careers and colleges. Of course, all that is in addition to making sure they stay on track to graduate, and Darian added, “Maybe with honors,” and smiled. By the time we are working with many of these students, they have a lot of catching up to do. But, it’s so possible. And PHOTO: LAURA ZASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY

Hailey’s been a Goodman participant most of her life and is proud to be the only girl on Warner Park’s football team.

these kids are so worth it.

Your gifts will ensure positive youth development All our staff at Goodman design their programs to offer rich experiences like Darian described. That’s key. But the relationships they develop with the kids and youth may make an even bigger impact. For example, an executive summary report for our MERIT program, Madison Empowering Responsibility In Teens, concluded that students at Goodman feel significantly safer, more valued in terms of their opinions and voice, and more connected to staff than they do in school. That’s life-changing because more than grade point averages, these are the indicators of more positive outcomes for young people ─ increased self-esteem, community connectedness, and the confidence to create a meaningful life. And there’s lots of research to back that up. I used to think community centers were mostly for kids who didn’t have a lot of family support. But now I know there isn’t a kid in the world who wouldn’t benefit from what Goodman offers. Because at Goodman, when someone walks through our doors ─ from toddlers to older adults ─ we assume that person has gifts and potential worth discovering. That’s the game-changer. Research has even proven that those positive outcomes can be powerful enough to counter racial inequities. That’s some-

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Thankfully, you don’t want to settle, either. Do you? Most of the people I’ve talked with find the results of the Race To Equity Report unsettling, to say the least. With Wisconsin ranking 50th ─ dead last ─ for black children in a host of key indicators, the Center is committed to helping create a community where every child and every adult thrives. We’re collecting data so we can know how we’re doing. Because, like you, we are not going to settle for inequity.

Please help. Give today. Online

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By mail We’ve tucked an envelope in this issue to make it easy.

Three common goals shape every Goodman program ─ from toddlers to older adults:

Instruction and Education:

We foster a habit of lifelong learning.

Community Engagement and Life Skill Development:

We nuture the skills and confidence to create a meaningful life.

Health and Wellness:

In person Stop by Goodman and our

We want nutritious food and fitness to become a joyful way of life.

Questions? Contact Kristin Groth at

Each program has strategies to reach these goals, and systems in place to measure and monitor their effectiveness.

receptionist will accept your gift. And thank you.

kristin@goodmancenter.org or 608-204-8024. l

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When you want your gift to last a lifetime, Give4Good. Black Friday. Buy Local Saturday. Cyber Monday.

James, Litrell and Demontae get real-life work experience through Goodman’s Working Class Catering.

Dec. 1 is #GivingTuesday, a national day of giving back.

Your support helps grant scholarships to our young children. More than 90 percent of GCC participants earn below the county median income, with over 75 percent categorized as low (less than $40,450) or extremely low (less than $24,250).

We’d love for you to help us reach You can help provide academic our goal of $10,000 to provide needed academic assistance to low- assistance to children in the afterschool setting. In January of income teens. this year, 100 percent of Goodman We plan to work with local middle school students were passing businesses and community all their classes and 79 percent members to shine a light on our have above a 2.5 GPA—a dramatic programs’ incredible impact. improvement.

You can make Give4Good a success! There are many ways you can participate: Be a social media ambassador. We’d love for you to help spread the word about the Give4Good campaign.

“Like” us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter (@GoodmanCenterWI).

Get your business involved. Whether you’d like to put up posters or lawn signs, engage through social media or donate a portion of your proceeds, we’d LOVE for you to get involved.

Email your friends. We know that everyone isn’t comfortable with social media, so we have ideas for creative emails.

To join the campaign: Please contact Kathleen Ward at kathleen@goodmancenter.org or 204-8023.

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Girls Inc. of Greater Madison participants, staff, mentors and supporters gathered in October at the Goodman Community Center to celebrate achievements from the past year: (l-r) Kennedy Heights Community Center’s facilitator Jaimie Schlicher, participant Taleah, GCC board member Souphaphone Maddox and participant Alexis.

Girls Inc. is growing in Madison By Ann Brickson, GCC Girls Inc. outreach coordinator

Girls Inc. of Greater Madison is growing! This summer, GIGM expanded from three middle school sites to five, adding programming at the East Madison Community Center and Lussier Community Education Center to the existing programs already happening at the Goodman Community Center, Elver Park Neighborhood Center and Kennedy Heights Community Center. Girls Inc. participants from all over Madison celebrated the end of their summer with a Strong, Smart, Bold and Silly Adventure (a thinking girl’s scavenger hunt and pizza party) at GCC in August. Goodman staff are working to build an infrastructure to support the continued growth of Girls Inc. in Madison. They have created and implemented orientation procedures for new staff and volunteers, developed programming and data reporting standards for GIGM outreach sites, and are generating resources to support Girls Inc. facilitators, such as networking meetings, ideas for launching new Girls Inc. programs, and a library of activities for girls.

Goodman plays an important role in creating opportunities for girls to gain exposure to adult mentors and careers. This spring, we sponsored a job shadowing day, where girls gained hands on experience at a variety of work sites, from a television station to a veterinary clinic. In November, Goodman will sponsor a speed mentoring event, and in January, GIGM girls will learn about nursing careers and practice nursing skills at the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing. This fall, Girls Inc. of Greater Madison will expand to two Madison School and Community Recreation sites at Sennett and Black Hawk Middle Schools. And, for the first time, elementary school girls at the Goodman Community Center and Elver Park Neighborhood Center will have the opportunity to experience Girls Inc. We are excited about the momentum we are building, and we look forward to creating more ways to inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold. l

Texas Tubb’s is a taco treat By Alexis Ball, Darius Champion, Devin Cooper, Bre’anna Edmond, Kyia Green, Erick Jamison, Autonea Jones, Jaqwuan Pearson and Jakyra Peeples, GCC Seed to Table students

When our instructors said we were going to eat at a taco palace, we envisioned a big restaurant and a menu of nothing but tacos. But Texas Tubb’s is a smaller restaurant than we normally encounter and has an old, rustic style. While we may not be accustomed to such a dining experience, we were totally stoked once we started eating. The bar area grabbed our attention as soon we walked through the door, and some of us questioned whether or not people our age were allowed. We also took note of the décor: fake windows on the wall, a Texas state flag draped from the ceiling, a skylight. One diner commented that the atmosphere was pretty and colorful and had an obvious Texas theme. Our server was friendly. She helped us order and answered the many questions we had about the menu. Most importantly, she brought the food to our table hot and kept up on the drink refills throughout the meal. The menu at Tex Tubb’s is set, as opposed to build-your-own entrees. There were many options on the menu, including tacos, burritos, nachos, enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, salads and sides, and it took some of us a while to decide what new adventure we wanted. Once ordered, the chips and salsa were bottomless. One of our instructors said that the four sauces to choose from at the salsa bar were “tepid,” though most diners enjoyed them. The queso dip had to be ordered a second time since there was something in the dip that just made all of us want to eat a lot more of it. Several diners agreed that the guacamole could have used some salt, but that didn’t stop us from scarfing it down anyway.

The lime and strawberry virgin margarita was sour and sweet and salty and good enough that a second one was ordered. The hot sauces on the table were good. One was really mild and the locally made one was really sweet — the first ingredient was peaches, which was a new experience for all of us. The burritos really were giant, stuffed with the standard ingredients. They were so big that two of us — strong young men with endless appetites — struggled to take one down. The pulled pork taco with barbecue sauce was tasty, made more so because it was something one diner had never encountered before. Those of us that had the sweet potato fries were very happy with the choice. But not everything was great, which is OK since few meals are truly perfect. One diner felt the beef in the fajitas was way overcooked and completely lacking any seasoning or flavor. In fact, most diners who ordered the steak said it needed more seasoning in a bad way. Additionally, the tables were a bit unstable. At one point in the meal, as a student leaned on the edge, our entire setup was almost upended. We noticed other tables were wobbly as well. Texas Tubb’s is a fine establishment and a great place to hang out with friends. We felt the place invited conversations with tablemates, as shown by the fact that no one in the restaurant was on their phone — a shock to us. Everyone was talking, smiling and enjoying a good meal. We would all go back to Texas Tubb’s because the customer service was great, the food was crackin’ and the atmosphere was so much better than everyday Taco Bell. l

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Thanksgiving

In addition to all the canned goods our community donates, we also purchase fresh groceries — turkeys, rolls, fresh vegetables, milk and eggs — so financial gifts are vital. If we receive gifts that exceed the need, they are used to support the Fritz Food Pantry and Center food programs.

GROCERY LIST [ For possibly 3,000! ]

Food drives multiply the food Thanksgiving food is our most urgent need, but we also need help keeping our pantry shelves stocked. Consider organizing a food drive for either Thanksgiving or on an ongoing basis at your place of employment, in your faith community, club or neighborhood. Please register your food drive with Jon Lica — it helps us keep track of all the people we need to thank.

Good news: Buy a ham and get a free turkey at Hy-Vee! Volunteers of all ages enjoy helping out with Thanksgiving Baskets. We rely on immense community support to reach our goal each year — especially when there are so many families signing up to receive a Thanksgiving Basket.

Let’s talk turkey. And dressing. Green Beans. Mashed potatoes. Gravy. Cranberry sauce. Vegetables. Rolls. Butter. Pumpkin pie … Many families can’t afford these groceries for a special holiday meal. As this paper went to press, people were still signing up for Thanksgiving Baskets. We anticipate the need to be much greater than last year and have committed to serving 3,000 families in Dane County — with your help. Can you donate food, money or time?

Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, so the Goodman Community Center is mobilizing our staff, organizing volunteers and inviting you (and everyone in our community) to help.

Thanks to the generosity of Hy-Vee, when you purchase a Hormel boneless ham from Nov. 4-26, you’ll receive a free turkey. Then, we’d love it if you could donate that free turkey to our Thanksgiving Basket Drive. Tell Hy-Vee you’re donating it to GCC and they’ll store it for the Center. PHOTO: STUDIO SWEERS PHOTOGRAPHY

If you’re buying a quantity of food

3,000 (!) 6,000 cans 6,000 cans 6,000 cans 3,000 each 3,000 cans 3,000 pans 3,000 can 3,000 cans 3,000 boxes 3,000 boxes 3,000 cans

Financial gifts are appreciated. They help us purchase eggs, dairy, fresh potatoes, celery, carrots, rolls and butter.

Where to bring your donations of food or money

With your help, we will happily give a Thanksgiving Basket to 3,000 Dane County families in need Could you help? Send your gifts of food — or money to buy food – by Monday, Nov. 23 when we start packing what we hope will be 6,000 bags of groceries — two for each family. Clip out our grocery list in the right column. A donation envelope is tucked into this issue if you want us to do the shopping.

Frozen turkeys Vegetables Green Beans Fruit Gravy, packets or jars Cranberry sauce Disposable roaster pans Broth, any kind Cream Soup Mac & Cheese Stuffing Fried Onions

Donations should be brought to the GCC gym. Tues., Nov. 17 through Mon., Nov. 23 Last year volunteers helped bake and package more than 2,300 pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving Baskets. This year, we’ve committed to baking 3,000 pies with the help of incredible volunteers.

To help with a financial gift

Give online at goodmancenter.org, use the giving envelope tucked into Whether you’re this paper, or stop by able to help or not, we the Center during hope you, your family and your our regular business friends have much to give thanks hours.

Consider buying a case of one thing rather than one of each item which eliminates a lot of for this year. We’re grateful for all sorting time. But, Questions? Conthe ways you support the if your family likes tact Jon Lica, GCC to shop together for corporate and events Goodman Community groceries for a whole associate, at jon@ Center. Thanksgiving meal, we goodmancenter.org or love that, too. 204-8049. l

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Contribute to Thanksgiving Baskets when you shop at Jenifer Street Market or dine at Bunky’s Café

UW-Madison’s Red White Hunger Fight connects athletes to community hunger initiatives

By Kathleen Ward, GCC staff

From Nov. 1 through Thanksgiving Day, Jenifer Street Market and Bunky’s Café are partnering with GCC to support our Thanksgiving Basket program. Jenifer Street Market will be asking its customers to make a financial donation as they are checking out in the cashier’s lane. All the money raised will go to provide Thanksgiving baskets and food programs at the Center. The good folks at Bunky’s Café are offering $5 gift certificates to their customers in exchange for a $30 contribution to

our Thanksgiving Basket program. Relationships like the one Sponsor we have with Thanksgiving Bunky’s and Baskets $30 Jenifer Street Thank you! Market are crucial in building a safety net around our families. Thank you to these generous businesses who have committed to helping feed families in Dane County. l

University of Wisconsin’s Badger athletics program is helping feed families this Thanksgiving. This fall marks the second year that UW athletes have helped promote Goodman Conmmunity Center’s Thanksgiving Basket program and raised massive amounts of food for families in our community as part of the UW Red White Hunger Fight. Athletes Derek Watt, Haleigh Nelson, Vitto Brown as well as coach Bo Ryan helped us film commercials and record radio spots as part of their Red White Hunger

Fight — in addition to collecting and distributing canned goods. GCC would not be able to feed 3,000 families without the support of UW Athletics. Thank you to these phenomenal student-athletes for their support. l

Last year, Badger athletes braved freezing temperatures to distribute Thanksgiving Baskets to families.

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Calling all GCC alumni By Chong Moua, GCC alumni project coordinator

Make a child’s holiday brighter

This year the Goodman Community Center (formerly the Atwood Community Center) is working on an exciting special project In recent years, our amazing sponsors that focuses on reaching out to and engaghave asked if they can do more. This addi- ing with the many past and present alumni tional effort has provided expecting moms of the Center. with baby diapers and clothing. Large famWe are calling this the “Goodman Cenily households have been gifted houseter Reflections: Alumni and Community hold items and non-perishable food. Some Impact” project and hope it will allow us to donors have even asked to grant families’ tell the story of how the Center has impactspecial wishes. ed lives in our communities. It is important Last year, a mother was interested in re- to capture the impact that this engagement ceiving gift cards to take her children to the has had on alumni of the Center, so that we new Edgewater outdoor skating rink. The can continue to develop and offer programs mother’s face upon receiving the vouchers to individuals and families that help them was something we will not soon forget! to strengthen their lives and secure their I think Tanya sums it up best when she futures. ended our conversation with “I can’t wait We are asking you, the community, to to start collecting items. Each year this gets be a part of the project! Please: better, and it is because of them!” Thank • Forward and post the survey to friends you to all donors for helping make everyand neighbors and social media. one’s holidays a bit brighter. Connect us with alumni of the Center Interested in sponsoring a family or whom you know. participant? Please contact Tanya Walker If you are an alumnus of the Center, your at tanyaw@goodmancenter.org or call participation is important to the Goodman/ 204-8034. l

PHOTO: DR. ROB SAN JUAN

By Angela Tortorice, GCC assistant director of childcare programs

Every year, stores seem to remind us a little earlier that the holidays are fast approaching. This year, however, my reminder actually came from GCC donors. Tanya Walker, the holiday gift coordinator, stopped by three weeks into our fall programming and excitedly said, “We have the best donors!” When I asked her for a bit more context, she explained that two holiday gift donors from previous years had already called her, eager to get assigned a family for this upcoming season. Each year, Goodman organizes a holiday gift giving program for families currently participating in our child and youth programs. This is no small undertaking, with around 400 children and youth requiring sponsorship. Typically, families are asked to provide a first and second gift request for each child under 12 years of age in their household. Children 12-18 years of age are provided with a donor-purchased gift card.

Dewayne is an alumnus and will be taking the survey. Atwood Community Center legacy. Please help by: • Taking the survey • Forwarding and posting the survey to social media, list serves, etc. • Connecting us with other alumni of the Center This project is part of a new yearlong partnership between GCC and the UW-Madison Center for Humanities. For more information, contact Chong Moua at chong@goodmancenter.org. l

Take the alumni survey online at surveymonkey.com/r/GoodmanCenterAlumniSurvey

Early childhood is a winner By Angela Tortorice, GCC assistant director of childcare programs

Please join us as we congratulate Goodman’s Early Childhood Program, which was awarded the Extra Mile Award by the Rainbow Project in September. The program was nominated by Rainbow’s board of directors, advisory committee, and staff for demonstrating exceptional work for children and families in our community. The Rainbow Project provides treatment and other related services to children and families in Dane County. Dr. Robert San Juan, the ECE program manager shares, “Receiving this award is a tremendous honor. Despite the challenges that come with supporting high-needs families, our teachers recognize the value each individual child brings to their respective classroom. A big part of what makes our program successful is the joy the teachers find in building our school community.” Goodman’s childcare programs have had a long partnership with the Rainbow Project, often using their amazing support services

PHOTO: DR. ROB SAN JUAN

for children and families who are experiencing trauma. Thanks to the continued financial support from City of Madison accreditation, Rainbow provides our staff team with professional Incredible staff like development, GCC teacher Robert supportive Bergeron make our classroom obchildcare programs servations, play group therapy, and additional resources for the individual families we serve. Being recognized by the Rainbow Project is an honor. Way to go everyone! l

Students solicit and analyze feedback to create the perfect holiday gift baskets By Amy Mach, GCC TEENworks career educator

Holiday baskets will be for sale again this year! This is an entrepreneurial project led by our Seed to Table high school students. Our students get to learn so many valuable lessons by doing this type of project. They will be learning math, marketing, cooking and preservation skills – plus they get to take home their work. Students recently posted a survey on Facebook to solicit feedback on what products customers would most desire in a holiday gift baskets. Some of the most popular

choices will appear in the baskets this year. As you start planning for the holidays, keep these baskets in mind! They make great hostess gifts. For more information, please contact Amy Mach amymach@goodmancenter. org. Baskets will be available for purchase in December. l

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Lois and RJ are GEMs By Kristin Groth, GCC director of communications and community giving

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 August and September A Fund for Women A Place To Be Alliant Energy Foundation Amazon Smile Foundation American Girl Fund for Children Amgen Foundation Child Care Tuition Assistance Program Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream City of Madison Clasen Quality Coatings Inc. CMI Management Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin Culver’s VIP Foundation Department of Health and Social Services Eastside Veterinary Clinic Fidelity Charitable First Congregational UCC Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier GCC Volunteers Grampa’s Pizzeria Hill Electric Hooper Foundation Hy-Vee Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Foundation, Inc. Kiwanis Club of Madison East Lakeview Moravian Community Church Lauer Realty Group Local 311 Firefighters Charitable Trust Madison Area Sports Commission Madison Cocktail Week Inc.

Madison Community Foundation Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc. Madison Metropolitan School District Madison Moose Lodge Monona State Bank Noodles and Company North/Eastside Senior Coalition Oakhill Correctional Institute Regenerative Roots Schuster’s Farm Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Silicon Valley Community Foundation Solidarity Realty St. Bernard Catholic Church Stevens Construction Corp. Target The Cremer Foundation The Evjue Foundation Inc. The Murphy Insurance Group Tides Foundation TTJ Packing Co. United Way of Dane County US Dairy Forage Research Center WI-CCP Tuition Reimbursement Willy Street Co-op Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Lois and RJ are the kind of people who pick up the Isthmus every Thursday and then not only read about all the cool things happening in town the next week, they actually go do them! Active, creative, smart, warm and funny, they make everything they’re involved with better. They are quintessential east siders. After marrying 26 years ago, RJ moved into Lois’ cozy home on Dunning Street, just blocks from the Center. They happily lived there for years, raising their children, Nelson and Lydia, until…the house behind them exploded one night, shaking and waking the whole neighborhood, so much so that it made their own home structurally unsafe. So they moved. But not far. They now live in one of the beautiful bungalows just on the other side of the Yahara River. When they were young, Lois owned the popular Cottonwood Furnishings, which made futons fashionable in Madison for many years. Today, she is a graphic designer with the university. RJ has been a physical therapist with local schools his whole career, now with Monona Grove Schools. Their children are grown up, pursuing their own interesting careers. As long as Lois and RJ have lived on the east side, they have been supporters of the Center — when we were the Atwood Community Center and now as Goodman. Lois makes it sound like it is just a logical thing to do, “The Goodman Community Center supports our community.”

RJ (left) and Lois. One morning last year, Lois casually mentioned to RJ, “I think I’d like to do our Goodman donation monthly.” RJ smiled, admitting that was an easy sell, “We both know we want to support Goodman. And honestly, it’s easier for us, too. It’s easier than that end of year thing.” Lois added, “You know, I see the Center trying to provide stability for families. And I feel like as a past business owner, I know there’s a hardship with the unpredictability of income. This is a simple way we can help provide stability for the Center.” Then Lois added, “And you see your contribution every month, so you feel like you’re a part of the Center.” And she’s right. Because of GEM donors like Lois and RJ, the Center is more stable, and we are fortunate to have so many friends like them who want to help make our community a great place — for everyone. l

New grant brings more coed sports to Madison’s north and east sides By Zach Watson, GCC Fit Youth Initiative manager

Thank you!

The Madison Area Sports Commission has provided the Fit Youth Initiative with a generous grant to strengthen middle school coed team sports leagues on the north and east side. This grant will help provide resources for transportation, jerseys and Thanks to the support of proper safety equipment. generous donors, GCC Fit Youth Initiative is a collaborative, youth participants received community-based program that offers conhundreds of school supsistent, intentional, evidence-based fitness plies, including backpacks, and nutrition programming for children paper, pencils, binders, ages 3-18 and their parents. FYI is funded crayons and more. Thank by the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman you for relieving some of Foundation. the financial burden that FYI leagues currently include flag footmany families face at the ball, volleyball, basketball and soccer. We start of the school year. are looking to add softball and track and field opportunities next spring. All of FYI’s leagues are coed and have two skill divisions: intermediate and advanced. By Jon Lica, GCC corporate and events associate The FYI Leagues are attended by our Every summer for more than a decade, too. Folks four partner centers under the FYI proOlive Lemberger has held a fundraiser for from up and gram: GCC, Kennedy Heights Community the Goodman Community Center’s Fritz down the Center, East Madison Community Center Food Pantry. Holding a successful annual block make a and Vera Court Neighborhood Center. This fundraiser for that period of time would point to visit past summer, four FYI teen staff gained be an impressive feat for any organization, every year, valuable basketball referee experience let alone an individual. In fact, it would be and young by working with licensed WIAA officials an impressive feat for any individual, let children ride while refereeing basketball leagues. alone a teenager who doesn’t even have up on Big We will look to develop this model, her driver’s license! Wheels with Olive Lemberger (right) What started out with a lemonade stand their penny has evolved into a multifaceted producsavings to pur- stands under her “bake sale” tent. tion. In addition to lemonade, passers-by chase treats. can purchase quality homemade pottery, It’s a feelpaintings, jewelry, aprons, scarves, a varigood event for everyone involved. ety of arts and crafts and most importantly Olive also volunteers in the food pantry — cupcakes. every summer and is heavily involved in With the help of family and friends, Ol- our annual Thanksgiving basket distribuive spends more than five hours baking and tion. GCC is grateful to have the support of frosting dozens upon dozens of cupcakes such a bright and thoughtful young womLicensed Journeyman the night before the sale. an. Thanks, Olive! l Residential - Commercial It’s become a neighborhood tradition,

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Madison Area Sports Commission staff Brandon Holstein (left) and Kate Dale (right) generously presented a $3,200 check to GCC staff Zach Watson. thanks to our partnership with MASC, by getting several of our FYI teen staff certified with the WIAA and then placed in community referee positions. During this school year we will be focused on increasing not only overall participation, but more specifically increasing female participation within each of our league options. This will be done by expanding upon the sports we offer, as well as focused outreach and bringing in unique opportunities. We will look forward to great seasons this fall and winter thanks to MASC! l

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Older Adult Programs at the Center For more information about any older adult programming at the Center, contact Gayle, Older Adult Program Manager at 204-8032 or gayle@goodmancenter.org. Gayle Laszewski

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Please sign up with Gayle.

Mondays, through Nov. 2

Second Thursday 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Start practicing mindfulness Senior planning meeting Mindfulness is about getting in touch with your inner nature and thoughts. It involves paying attention from moment to moment. While mindfulness is a very simple concept, its power lies in its practice! The free class is led by Bill Benedict, MSW, and will include discussion, instruction, group meditation and home assignments based upon the work of Jon Kabat Zinn. Persons who complete the classes can expect greater inner awareness, health, self-esteem and happiness. Meditation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a discussion at 10:30 a.m. and a drop-in orientation for new members at 11 a.m.

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 For more information, please conto join in. Meet us in Bolz Room A for some fun! tact Gayle.

Older adult activities mix fun and food

Advanced registration is required.

Mondays, through Nov. 23

Healthy Aging Wellness support group

Do you have any ideas for future older adult programs or suggestions to enhance our existing programs? Would you like to see something different offered to older adult participants at the Goodman Community Center? Come and share your ideas and thoughts at our older adult program planning meeting while having lunch! For a meeting schedule or to share ideas, please contact Gayle. Tuesdays

Philosophy discussions and DVD college lectures Professor Joseph Lynch of Madison College will continue to lead group philosophy discussions, which resume this fall. No pre-registration is necessary and all are invited to attend. For more information, visit uproar21.us or call John at 515-9470.

Join our active aging support Tuesdays and Fridays group and discuss ways to enhance Please come a bit early and fill out Euchre your motivation to be healthy, oftwo short registration forms. One Older adults play euchre every fer support, and help break down form is to help us help you in case Tuesday and Friday from 12:30-2:30 your wellness goals so they are of an emergency, and the other Monday and Wednesday p.m. No need to register. Please achievable. Participants will have form helps us with reporting to our pay $1 at the door to feed the kitty! Nickel bingo after lunch the opportunity to experiment funders. Prizes go to the top three scorers. Come for lunch and stay for the fun, with different types of healthy Affordable transportation or just come to play. Where else can activities. Each session takes place Continued on next page you have so much fun for a nickel? from 12:45-2 p.m. and will include Monday through Friday you can a wellness topic, goal setting, catch a ride to the Center for only Lunch — hours and details check-in regarding your goals and a 50 cents each way. If you live in the Doors open at 10 a.m. healthy recipe. service area of the North/Eastside Salad served at 11:45 a.m. Senior Coalition, or if you live north Lunch served following salad of Buckeye Road and this side of Bingo — hours and details the Interstate, you can catch a ride Mondays: 12:30-2 p.m. with Transit Solutions for lunch at Wednesdays: 12:45-2:30 p.m. the Goodman Community Center Senior Program. Simply call Gayle at 204-8032 by noon the busi- Mondays ness day before the day you wish to Free Blood Pressure Checks come for lunch. Ask to be put on the Do you know what your blood presride list for the following meal day sure is? The Goodman Community and await your ride! Center’s older adult program is offering free blood pressure checks Members of the GCC senior Ping-Pong program: (l-r) John Orlofske, Jane GreisNeed to cancel a ride? char, Diana Strzok, Rick Dunn, Sherry Ackerman and Mike Moskoff. Not pictured: 11:30 to noon on Mondays in the Call the Center by noon the business Bolz A room. Pat Morgan. The team competed in a coed doubles tournament in Janesville, Wis. day before the meal day, and we on Sept. 16. The group brought home the first place “Carnegie Cup” trophy! High blood pressure makes your heart work too hard and increases FRIENDS NEEDED your risk of heart disease and Adult Day Center: stroke. You can have high blood ssist with a craft project, Your Alternative to In-Home Health Care pressure and not know it. That is serve a meal or just engage in conversation with the young at why it is called the silent killer. It is

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OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS at the Goodman Community Center Continued Various Saturdays

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Goodman Community Center Ping-Pong participants Kathy Moriarity (left) and Jane Greischar took first place in their age group for women’s doubles at the Wisconsin Senior Olympics in Milwaukee. Kathy and Jane also placed in individual events.

Euchre

Euchre games are offered one or two Saturdays each month from 12:30-3 p.m. in Bolz Room A. Dessert is served from 12:30-1 p.m., and card playing goes from 1-3 p.m. No need to preregister; just pay $1 at the door to feed the kitty! These fees become the prize money. Upcoming euchre dates: Nov. 7 & 14 | Dec. 5 & 19 First, second and third Thursdays

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November menu 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.

Need a ride? 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

Movie double feature

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

Join us for movies, documentaries, DVD-lectures and/or music before, during and after our senior lunch on Thursdays. On occasion, we offer special speakers — like Mark Twain impersonator Richard Springer — on timely topics.

Looking for a place on the east side to play bridge? Join your hosts at GCC on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Adult bridge players of all skill levels are welcome — you just need a working knowledge of the game.

Senior bridge at GCC

To see what’s happening or discuss Friday mornings a topic, visit uproar21.us or call John Live jazz and blues at 515-9470. Often on Friday mornings, Paris Blues, with Jim Willett, Larry LivWednesdays and Fridays Gentle Exercise and Tai Chi ingston and Al Hough, play jazz from about 10-11 a.m. It’s not a This gentle mind/body exercise and formal performance — you can still relaxation program is designed read the paper or talk with your especially for people with arthritis, friends while they play. joint pain or any kind of stiffness that limits movement. These range- Fridays 12:45-2 p.m. of-motion exercises are recomFun Fridays mended by doctors and therapists to End the week with great music and help keep joints flexible and can be board games! Have fun learning practiced both sitting and standing. about and listening to music from Hours and details different musical eras. A variety of Gentle Exercise class meets on board games will be available to Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. The challenge your friends and increase Friday Tai Chi Fundamental Form your mental fitness! class meets from 1-2 p.m. No registration needed. There is a $1 Answers to your suggested donation. Led by Sarah everyday concerns Watts, certified Range of Motion Do you need help getting your dance instructor. health benefits set up? Do you have For more information, contact questions about housing? Kate Sarah Watts at 244-9424. Shenker, MSW, from the North/ Eastside Senior Coalition is at the Thursdays 12:30-3 p.m. and Center Thursdays 11 a.m. to noon to Sundays 1-4 p.m. find answers and resources for you.

Ping-Pong

Come play Ping-Pong. New players always welcome.

GCC will close on following dates: Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 From noon Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 25 Friday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day

Tuesday, Nov. 10

SAFE at Home fall prevention presentation To address the issues of falls and adverse drug events, Home Health United has partnered with the United Way of Dane County since 2011 to develop the SAFE at Home program in an effort to decrease hospitalizations and ER visits in older adults. Join Stephanie Moran, SAFE Home Program Coordinator, from 12:45-1:15 p.m. for a presentation. Because many older adults, their family members, and caregivers are unaware of factors that contribute to the risks of falling, the program provides an in-home safety assessment during which a list of all medications are compiled, home safety aids like a pill box and night light are offered, and recommendations are made to improve safety. To sign up for an in-home safety assessment, please contact Stephanie Moran, SAFE at Home Program Coordinator, at 608-223-7970 or email smoran@hhuvns.org. Wednesday, Dec. 16

Join the holiday celebration The older adult program will be celebrating the holidays with a festive event, featuring the Fitchburg Singers, a highlights slide show, door prizes, a holiday lunch, a movie and bingo. The Fitchburg Singers will perform at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Door prizes and activities will follow lunch. For the full experience, please plan to arrive at 10:45 a.m. and stay until 2 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call Gayle at 204-8032. l

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 Monday, Nov. 2 Assorted Sandwiches | Bean Salad Tuesday, Nov. 3 BBQ Chicken | Potato Salad Wednesday, Nov. 4 Cheeseburgers | Sweet Potato Fries Thursday, Nov. 5 Tuna Sandwiches | Roasted Veggies Friday, Nov. 6 Tilapia | Rice Pilaf Monday, Nov. 9 Spaghetti and Meatballs | Veggies Tuesday, Nov. 10 Veggie Grilled Cheese | Split Pea Soup Wednesday, Nov. 11 Jambalaya | Corn Bread Thursday, Nov. 12 Pork Loin | Rice Pilaf Friday, Nov. 13 Beef Stroganoff | Broccoli Monday, Nov. 16 Egg Salad | Baked Chips Tuesday, Nov. 17 Beef Stew | Bean Salad Wednesday, Nov. 18 Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry | Rice Thursday, Nov. 19 Pulled Pork Sandwich | Cole Slaw Friday, Nov. 20 Baked Cod | Baked Potatoes Monday, Nov. 23 Turkey Wraps | Sweet Potato Fries

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Tuesday, Nov. 24 Pasta with Meat Sauce | Broccoli

Theater Bus for adults 55 and over

Wednesday, Nov. 25 Roast Turkey | Green Beans

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

Sunday, Nov. 1

Sunday, Nov. 22

Saturday, Dec. 12

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents this Tony Award-winning play loosely based on the career of The Supremes, celebrating the music of the 1960s and 70s. Lunch is at Mader’s. Cost is $86.

It’s the coldest day of the year in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota when a karaoke salesman arrives at the bar and turns the locals’ lives upside down. Performance and lunch are at Dorf Haus in Sauk City. Cost is $69.

At the beautiful Green Lake Conference Center, enjoy a holiday buffet with a roaring fire followed by an entertaining show featuring delightful and heart-warming Christmas favorites. Cost is $78. l

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Thursday, Nov. 26 - CLOSED Friday, Nov. 27- CLOSED Monday, Nov. 30 Brats | Sauerkraut and Beans The December menu can be picked up at the Center by mid-November.

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

Pokemon cards, used or new Dry-erase markers, new Socks (toddler and kid sizes) Kleenex Playing cards, new Mason jars (1-quart), new Hot Wheels Baby dolls and accessories, new

Boys Group, Howard Hayes

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

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

FYI-Fit Youth Initiative, Zach Watson Sports equipment (all types of balls) Gym/duffle bags

Gym, Tyrone Cratic

Tumbling mats Oversized yoga balls Dodge balls and Gator Skin Softi balls Track training hurdles Basketballs, new or used

Live Soundz Program, Zach Watson Instruments (keyboard, percussion, guitar, saxophone, flute, trumpet or trombone), well-functioning

Lussier LOFT, Helyn-Luisi Mills

Footballs, leather or faux Youth bus two-ride passes Skateboard supplies Headphones Graphic novels and young adult fiction

Girls Inc., Pahoua Vang Calculators, scientific, regular and graphing

Rulers and protractors Headphones Gift cards (to Walmart, Walgreens, Target) as incentives Paint brushes Art canvases, any size Feminine products, pads

activities for everyone

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

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

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

Older Adult Programs, Gayle Laszewski

High School

Duncan Hines cake mixes and frostings (four each per flavor of cakes and frostings) Music CDs, especially 1920s - 1960s Large flat screen TV DVD player Bus passes

CLUE, Skateboard Club NESYB Youth Basketball, see nesyb.org Teen Alliance, NAMI Dane County, see namidanecounty.org

Preschool, Rob San Juan

Puzzles Matchbox cars Rubber animals/people Dress-up clothes Books on CD or tape Digital cameras Pants or tops, preschool size 4-5 years old

TEENworks, Keith Pollock Personal care items Backpacks, new or gently used Canning jars Youth bus two-ride passes Movie passes or bowling passes

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Older Adults

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

GCC also offers many drop-in fitness activities: We have many drop-in fitness options, including yoga, Zumba, soccer, basketball and volleyball and open gym. 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 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.

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, Fridays and Sunday morning/afternoon Zumba

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 on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving We will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 25. We will close on Friday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.

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.

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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Banzo adds second location on east side By Pamela Wiesen, Eastside News

Banzo, the Mediterranean restaurant located on Sherman Avenue that introduced its food to Madison in 2011, is adding an eastside location at 1511 Williamson St. The restaurant has grown from its initial food cart on Library Mall, to two food carts, to a sit-down restaurant, and now is adding a venue that chef Dan Schmitz and owners Netalee Sheinman and Aaron Collins envision as having the feel of a Middle Eastern marketplace. The opening date is not set, but Schmitz hopes for November, noting that there is always the possibility of unexpected delays. The Willy Street space, which formerly held That BBQ Joint and Batch Bakehouse, both of which have moved to bigger digs up Williamson Street, will include a purpose-designed kitchen that Schmitz will oversee. According to Schmitz, the decision to expand to Willy Street was made “because all of us like that area. The owners live there, and I’m on East Johnson. We had looked at (the space) a few years ago but didn’t feel like we were quite ready for it, but now it seems like everything is working out. We wanted to be able to move into a place where we could sell, and have a prep kitchen and takeout.” Final design plans are still in flux, but it’s unlikely there will be sit-down dining. There may be some tables and a bar along the window to stand at if you just can’t wait to dig in. The menus at each of the current venues differ a bit, and the new place will follow that pattern. The Willy Street space will focus on pita and salads. Schmitz said they want to fit in with the restaurant scene on Williamson Street.

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Yahara River Gallery showcases east side artists By Kathy Paul, Eastside News

The new Banzo space is under construction. The location hopes to open before the end of the year. “There’s a lot of great places there, and we want to be a proper addition to the neighborhood.” He stresses, made-to-order freshness is the hallmark of Banzo’s food, and while it may take a little longer to arrive at your table, Schmitz believes that customers feel the final product is well worth the wait. “If you order something here, it’s made for you. It hasn’t been sitting in a steam table. We prep for a day, not for five days. Freshness is key. It’s important to all of us,” Schmitz said. During the busy summer season, about 25 to 30 people work at Banzo, and in winter there are about 16 to 20. Banzo may offer delivery from both the Willy Street and Sherman Avenue locations. In case you haven’t divined the derivation of the restaurant’s name, it comes from the linchpin ingredient in those tasty signature falafel and hummus dishes, the versatile garbanzo bean. l

Part gallery, part pottery studio and part community resource, the multiuse space of Yahara River Gallery adds a new spark to the creative energy of the east side. Owner Ryn Lash opened the gallery at 1937 Winnebago St., just steps from Mermaid Coffee and Megan’s Custom Framing, at the end of 2014. An artist-driven gallery, Lash displays her pottery, as well as jewelry, painting, sculpture, photography and printmaking by 10 core artists, both emerging and established. With Lash’s guidance, these artists work collectively to determine the themes of the gallery’s changing exhibitions. Lash grew up on Madison’s east side, and more than half of the artists represented live less than two miles from the gallery. Rob Igl’s whimsical animals constructed from found metal objects, Helen Klebesadel’s vibrant watercolors and John Lash’s interactive kinetic sculpture are just

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a few of the pieces that grace the light and airy gallery. Lash is eager to highlight visual art as an integral part of the community and is excited that the public can view and purchase artwork by their neighbors. Yahara River Gallery also houses Ryn Lash Studio, and visitors may see Lash at work on her potter’s wheel when they stop in. Lash sees the gallery as a place of possibility. Many of the artists teach workshops in the space, and she has recently negotiated with a local yoga teacher who will offer donation-based yoga in the gallery. Yahara River will participate in this year’s Atwood-Winnebago Winter Festival Dec. 4, when much of the art on view will be inspired by the theme “Celebrate!” Regular gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and also by appointment.

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National recognition for Rutabaga Paddlesports Rutabaga Paddlesports received accolades from “Outdoor Insight” magazine as one of the top eight “One Store Wonders” of independent retailers in the United States for outdoor specialty stores. The recognition was based on successful single-store independent shops who’ve made it in spite of big box sporting goods stores. Rutabaga employs 25 people and was commended for their hands-on selling, staff experience, service and commitment to matching their customer to the right products. “We’re unusual in that we’re located on the water, which is purposeful. A lot of shops do paddle demo days, but with us, a customer can walk in, get a few different ideas of what might work for them,

then get on the water and know what works best,” Darren Bush, the owner, said. Bush started working at Rutabaga back in 1990 and bought the company Rutabaga owner in 2002. Darren Bush. For more information on Rutabaga Paddlesports, visit rutabaga.com. l

Troop 34 helping out with Madison food drives By Francine Hartman, Boy Scout Troop 34

Scouts and adult leaders made the most of a beautiful fall with some great camping trips. In September we camped at Brigham County Park in Blue Mounds. For our October outing, we traveled to Kohler-Andrae State Park on Lake Michigan. Outdoors as much as possible, we were glad to help with grounds maintenance for our sponsor, Trinity Lutheran Church, early in the fall. Perhaps you saw some of us selling popcorn at a local grocery store to raise funds. Boyd McGlenn is leading our troop’s current Eagle Scout project. McGlenn’s

project is a widespread appeal for food and financial support for Madison’s River Food Pantry. With a constant need for basic, good nutrition in Madison, we are working to help McGlenn with this pursuit. We are happy to be part of the Goodman Community Center’s Thanksgiving Basket distribution once again — grateful to be part of a generous, caring community. If you know a boy aged 11-17 who might be interested in scouting, please drop in for a Tuesday meeting from 6:45-8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of First Street and Atwood/Winnebago. l

Oakridge Avenue first ‘Social Street’ in US By Jean Rawson, Eastside News PHOTO: JEAN RAWSON

A chill in the air on a Sunday morning in early October did not keep more than 50 residents of Oakridge Avenue from gathering to launch the avenue’s new life as the first “Social Street” in the United States. Oakridge Avenue starts at the Jenifer Street Market, at the corner with Division Street, and ends at Atwood Avenue across from Olbrich Botanical Gardens. The Social Street is an old idea re-imagined for a new era. It’s about using Neighbors gather outside a home on Oakridge Avenue. social media — in this case, Facebook — to help neighmap out the potential benefits of becombors get to know each other in person, by ing a Social Street. Tool-sharing, help with name, by residence and more. small maintenance or yard projects, houseIn effect, it creates a village of a small watching, pet-sitting, meal-sharing and number of people within a larger urban or social events are just some of the ideas that suburban context, and turns a dedicated emerged. Facebook page into a combination village On the practical level, the Oakridge hall bulletin board and local gazette. Avenue Social Street could help a resident Courtney Berner, a relative newcomer solve a maintenance issue, or provide a to the avenue, is the person behind implemeal in a pinch to a neighbor in need. menting the Social Street concept for On the social level, it will certainly help Oakridge Avenue. overcome the isolation that so often charBerner’s interest was sparked by a reacterizes fast-paced modern life. As one cent New York Times article about a couresident commented as she left the Octople who became new residents on a street ber gathering, “I just met for the first time in Italy in 2013. Knowing no one nearby, someone who’s been living on this street as the Italian couple delivered a flyer to every long as I have — 22 years!” house on the street, inviting neighbors to Oakridge Avenue residents can ask to join the private Facebook page they crejoin the closed Facebook group at Resiated for that street’s residents only. dents of Oakridge Avenue-Madison-Social That first Social Street also started Street. Social Street International is viewsomewhat of a movement; there are now able on Facebook 409 locations on three continents. For more information on the Social Street A potluck brunch in October was the first opportunity for a number of interested idea and guidelines for creation, go to socialstreet.it/international/info-English. l Oakridge residents to meet and begin to

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Green Madison aims for big impact

A Madison initiative is making energy reduction in the city easier, cheaper and more enjoyable. Green Madison aims to inform, engage and inspire Madison residents on energy efficiency and home enBy Brad Kuse, SASYNA communications and outreach coordinator ergy issues. If Madison rallies behind the initiative and jumps into action, it stands The Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara the chance to win a $5 million prize from Neighborhood Association would like to Georgetown University to reinvest in fushare with you the “Cliff Notes” version of ture sustainability efforts. More than 50 the epic adventure that is Madison’s east cities are participating in the competition, side. Our hope is that, as we’re writing the which runs through the end of 2016. last few chapters of 2015, others might join There’s something for everyone in in. Here are a few of the highlights. Join our neighborhood Green Madison. Cool Choices, a Madison association meetings on the Garver Feed Mill selection nonprofit, is offering an online game where second Thursday of each In April, there was a startling turn of events anyone in the city can compete to win month at the Goodman at the final meeting of the city’s Garver prizes by making small changes to their Community Center at 6:30 p.m. Feed Mill criteria and selection commitdaily routines. Residents can play with or tee. Due to the outpouring of support and against friends, neighbors, family memmeeting attendees organized by SASY, the bers and co-workers to compete for prizes, selection committee unanimously decided like Madison restaurant gift certificates in favor of Baum’s proposal to develop the Union Triangle beautification and 2016 community supported agriculture Garver Feed Mill. This proposal contains memberships. The Union Triangle committee has been micro lodges, urban agriculture, food pro“This was a great way to learn how to hard at work this year making their corner duction facilities, a venue for events and an of SASY safer and more beautiful. When help the environment as well as ways to abundance of green space. save money. This was a great learning exthey are not organizing outreach events perience for me. What a way for Wisconlike sowing native wildflower seeds and Halting bus stop closures planting trees on the banks of Starkweather sin to put themselves on the map in such a After a thorough review of the Transit De- Creek, painting a road mural, or holding positive way,” a past Cool Choices player velopment Plan, the SASYNA transportamonthly Reger Park picnics, they are work- from Madison said. tion committee, in conjunction with other Green Madison also makes it easier for ing with police, politicians and neighboring neighborhood groups, successfully halted community leaders to respond to troubling Madison homeowners to access energy efthe closure of multiple bus stops through ficiency upgrades and rebates. events like the shooting on Marquette some of the more densely populated neigh- Street in July. Union Triangle neighbors are “Many Madison homeowners don’t borhoods in the city. This coalition also as- as effective as they are inspirational. even realize that the average home can see sisted in convincing Madison Metro to turn a $400 annual reduction in energy bills off everyone’s favorite audible turn signals Placemaking efforts from a simple home energy audit,” said on city buses. SASYNA’s preservation and development Jennifer Rubin, single family program committee is responsible for a great deal of manager for Green Madison. On MGE’s rate restructuring progress in opening a placemaking-related During this competition, homeowners In response to Madison Gas and Electric’s dialogue with the city. Their efforts include can sign up to receive a reduced price audit proposed rate restructuring, the SASY successfully inserting neighborhood prefof their home. To get friends and neighbors MGE committee had this to say: erence and needs into the design process involved — and save even more money “We urge the city of Madison to oppose of Union Corners, the development on the with a free audit — homeowners can host MGE’s proposed rate redesign for 2015. corner of Dunning Street, Atwood Avenue, energy house parties, similar to TupperFurther, we urge the city to engage MGE and Schenk’s Corners. ware parties. and other stakeholders in constructive cityNonprofit status wide discussions to meet the energy policy objectives outlined in its 2011 sustainability The sustainable finance committee has plan.” The Dane County Department of Human begun the process of incorporating as a Services is looking for safe and stable Partnered with Michael Vickerman and 501(c)(3). Not only that, but they are reEmpower Madison, SASYNA made these sponsible for SASY’s very first mailing ad- homes for teens. It is in need of responsible adults, eager discussions a reality, effectively pushing dress: P.O. Box 3217, Madison, WI 53704. to improve long-term outcomes for youth back against a pricing structure that faHope to see you all at our next neighby becoming licensed foster parents. vors high-volume energy users over many borhood meeting! Until then, #beSASY. l If you, or someone you know, have the households.

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Audits are performed by a certified energy analyst, who will make site-specific recommendations, suggest timely rebates and incentives, and detail what savings can be realized with the changes considered. “If you have considered having a home energy audit, but couldn’t fit it into your schedule, this is the time to do it. If you want to lower your utility bills and have a more comfortable home before winter, Green Madison can help,” Rubin said. Madison’s landlords and tenants also have options under the Green Madison umbrella. Green Madison’s multifamily initiative takes aim at condos and apartments, with a focus on low-income areas and inefficient buildings. This is thanks, in large part, to the combined efforts of Focus on Energy, which provides energy efficiency upgrades and information, and Project Home, a Madison nonprofit focused on weatherization services and health and safety-related home repairs. “Everyone deserves to live comfortably and affordably,” said Megan Harris, Green Madison business development leader. “Through this initiative, we aim to reach as many buildings as we can to provide a better quality of life for both landlords and tenants.” In addition to all of this, the city of Madison will be looking to make improvements and energy reductions in its municipal buildings. The city and the utilities that serve it will be working with Madison schools to make strides in education and action on energy efficiency. This includes upgrades to school and municipal buildings in addition to a broad effort to educate and inspire city workers, building managers and others responsible for the city’s facilities. Find more information and ways to get involved at GreenMadison.org. l

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It’s been almost a year since Youth-adult partnerships require making equity a practice Gene Cox began living in his tiny home at the corner of North By Kristin Groth, GCC staff PHOTO: DR. ROB SAN JUAN Third and East Johnson streets, the site of Occupy Madison’s Youth Adult Partnerships, YAP, doesn’t tiny homes project. sound like a new approach, but when its I recently caught up with Cox principles are embraced, it’s a game-changas he and a couple of other OM er. In practice, it’s a dramatically different volunteers were working to make approach with radically more positive outspace for two new homes in the comes for youth. village’s planned development. I recently learned about Youth Adult Cox is OM’s board president, Partnerships over a cup of coffee with Josand he describes the group as a set Gauley, grant writer and evaluator at The Goodman Community Center is crecollective of people who are able Goodman who is also working on his disating intentional programming so that to come together and work tosertation at the University of Wisconsin. youth-adult partnerships can flourish. ward an equitable society with a Gene Cox sits in front of his tiny house. His dissertation focuses on these partnerfocus on sustainability. at Goodman who has had YAP training, ships, “What we find is that where highin their tiny house and each commits to 12 The residents operate from agrees. “The adults have to ask themselves quality adult-youth partnerships are haphours of weekly chores. within, promoting healthy ecological and pening, youth are more engaged in school, if they are really willing to make room for I had to ask Cox if he felt like he was youth to have a place at the table. An equal communal cycles. It’s an organization in more connected to their community and living under a microscope with visitors which everyone has equal say, equal power place. And the adults have to share the they have more agency over their lives.” from all over the United States wanting a and an equal vote. power. It’s so much more than just having As part of his research, Josset has been tour. “No, I really don’t feel that way. All I asked him to describe some of the studying several 4H clubs throughout Wis- a youth council that helps decide what field of the groups that tour OM Village are inhighlights of his first year in his new digs. trips and clubs they’ll have. It’s a fundaconsin — in Oconto, Iron, Florence and “It’s great having my own place and being terested in starting their own, and I have Buffalo counties — and their implementa- mental shift in how deeply they are intea great deal of pride in what we are doing able to have my son, Evan, come and stay grated into all levels of decision-making.” tion of youth-adult partnerships over the here and am happy to share our ideas with with me on the weekends — something Goodman staff who work with youth past two years. others,” Cox said. will be taking the YAP training this spring. that was impossible to do when I was livHe admits that while the benefits are Actually, the group spends a lot of time ing out of my van. It’s a natural next step for them, as youth great, there are honest challenges to dosharing the tiny homes project. In October, “I’ve already seen vast improvements at Goodman already report that they feel ing it well. And the biggest barrier is with Cox was the keynote speaker in Savannah, in his social skills since he has been surheard and respected. According to Josthe adults, not the youth. That’s because it Ga. at the 10th annual Statewide Convenrounded by a community of diverse indiset, “When we compare youth who attend requires a fundamental shift from creating tion to End Homelessness. Also in October, viduals. programs and policies for youth to creating Goodman after school with students who another OM member, Luca Clemente, went “As for me, I love the opportunity to attend school only, across the board, the programs and policies with youth. It’s ofto Gull Lake, Minn. and presented a TED work on my communication skills with a students in Goodman programs have a fering youth equity. Talk on Resilient Communities. wide variety of folks with different educastronger sense of empowerment and their That’s trickier than you might think. OM has meetings open to the public tion levels, religions and political views.” Helyn Luisi-Mills, interim LOFT manager eyes are open to new things.” on the second and fourth Sundays of the The residents share responsibilities in Adopting youth-adult partnerships is month. The group also hosts a potluck dinthe care and upkeep of the property, such a big commitment and will happen over as trash removal, shoveling, raking, clean- ner every Saturday night at the site, with time, but our staff will keep it going when the exception of the fourth Saturday, when they see how it equips our youth with even ing rest rooms and washing dishes. A job the potluck is held at James Reeb Unitarwheel is incorporated to ensure variety. more skills and competencies to create a ian Church. Each resident is expected to contribute good life for themselves and to contribute As I was getting ready to leave OM 12 hours per week toward these duties. to their community. Village, Cox was sitting on his front steps Cox’s favorite chore is working in the garAnd as our youth help shape the programs and policies that affect them, they’ll den, so whenever possible he tries to trade under his “One Love” address (as he likes to call it), beaming with pride and contentfor that job. help make Goodman, and our community, ment. OM guidelines allow for residents to stronger. 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Exploring Blooming Grove’s, Monona’s histories By Sarah White, East Side History Club

In November, a program on the history of the township of Blooming Grove will be presented by Ann Waidelich, a historical consultant. This will include the 1856 Nathaniel and Harriet Dean house and the early development of Monona. Please note that this meeting will take place on the second Saturday in November. Donations at this meeting will help support publication of a revised, expanded edition of our neighborhood history, “An East Side Album.” The revised edition will include additional photos and memories as well as updates to material included in the first edition. Another event of interest for fans of local history is the presentation by Aaron Bird Bear at the Monona History Club, Nov. 15. He will discuss early Native Americans in southern Wisconsin. The East Side History Club does not meet in December. We will join our neighbors to the east, the Historic Blooming

Upcoming history events History of the township of Blooming Grove Nov. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Goodman Community Center 149 Waubesa St. Meeting in Evjue Room D A $2 donation is requested

Early Native Americans in Southern Wisconsin Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Monona Public Library 1000 Nichols Road

Dean House Christmas Open House Dec. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Dean House 4718 Monona Drive

Grove History Society, in celebrating the holidays at the annual Dean House Christmas Open House, Sunday, Dec. 13 from 1-4 p.m. Join us for music, refreshments and Historic Dean House is located at 4718 MB-Mobile Launch_MB-Mobile Launch 12/10/14 10:00 tours ofAM the Page Dean2House, decorated for a Monona Drive.

A town of Blooming Grove plat map, circa 1873. Victorian holiday. 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 Anitra Hovelson at anitra@good-

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Eastside ACTIVITIES Nov. 21

Fall Frokost will be before Thanksgiving this year Sons of Norway’s Idun Lodge will once again hold its popular Fall Frokost (Norwegian smorgasbord brunch), Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Norway Center, 2262 Winnebago St., from 9 a.m. to noon. This year it will take place on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, not the Saturday after the holiday, as in past years. Included on the expansive buffet will be smoked salmon, meatballs, herring, boiled eggs, a variety of meats, cheeses and breads, other home-baked delights (lefse, fried cakes, heart waffles), sweet fruit soup, and beverages. The cost, which

includes one return to the buffet, is $12.50 for adults, $6.25 for kids 6-12 and ages 5 and under are free. A separate Bake Sale will offer traditional coffee cakes, breads (including julekake), potato lefse ($6 for three large rounds) and yummy Norwegian cookies (such as rosettes, krumkake and sandbakkels). Please note the lodge has a new wheel chair ramp to provide accessibility for all. Enter in the parking lot near the flagpole. For more info, contact Dee at 259-1958. l

Dec. 12

‘Cookie walk’ at Holy Cross Lutheran Church Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2670 Milwaukee St., is hosting a Christmas “cookie walk” and bake sale, Saturday, Dec. 12, from 8 a.m. to noon. Look for delicious homemade cookies and baked goods — including gluten-free,

Norwegian and other ethnic goodies, as well as jams, jellies and hostess gifts. Stay to enjoy coffee and snacks in the holiday bistro, compliments of the “church basement ladies” of Holy Cross. l

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Come taste Polish delights at 9th annual bazaar The Polish Heritage Club of WisconsinMadison Group, celebrating its 35th anniversary, will hold a Polish Christmas bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 5256 Verona Road. The ninth annual event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features traditional Polish items for purchase: breads, poppy seed roll, paczki, kolaczki, chrusciki, amber jewelry, Polish pottery, toys, books, handpainted wooden and real eggs, Oplatek and other imported items. There will be demonstrations of Polish

crafts: pisanki (egg decoration), wycinanki (paper cutting) and wianki (head wreaths), as well as displays of Polish Wisconsin history, genealogy and live Polish music. A Polish lunch of golabki, pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkraut, rye bread and Polish beer will be available for purchase. The event is open to the public with free admission and parking and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 608-217-5652 or 608-239-0398. l

Nov. 20

WOW hosting a Paint Nite benefit The Women of Worthington are very excited to be hosting a Paint Nite benefit, Friday, Nov. 20 from 7-9 p.m at the Goodman Community Center. Tickets are $45 and include two complimentary glasses of wine. Check out the Paint Nite web site to purchase tickets to support WOW and the work we are doing in the community. This night is possible because of a generous donation of time and supplies from the Madison Paint Nite folks. WOW continue to meet at 6 p.m. on the

first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Goodman Community Center. Childcare is provided. Upcoming meetings will be Nov. 3 and 17, and Dec. 1 and 15. In January, WOW will be selling tamales. Make sure you check the next Eastside News for the date of this sale. To purchase tickets for the Paint Nite benefit, visit goo.gl/HZBnEU. For questions about this benefit, please contact Chelsea at mikkelsonch@gmail.com. l

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Complete your holiday shopping at Winterfest Please join area businesses for the 10th annual Atwood-Winnebago Winter Festival, Dec. 10 from 5-9 p.m. Festival goers can enter to win free prizes at each participating location. Enjoy special sales and deals to complete your holiday shopping.

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Rev. Everett Mitchell to speak about creating a more just community in Madison

Dec. 5-31

All aboard for Olbrich’s Holiday Express Olbrich Botanical Gardens is featuring a nearly monthlong holiday showcase of trains and flowers Dec. 5-31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Large-scale model trains will wind through a holiday scene overflowing with hundreds of poinsettias and fresh evergreens in Olbrich’s Holiday Express: Flower and Model Train Show. During the show, members of the Wisconsin Garden Railway will show off their large-scale model trains. You may see a bullet train, steam train, Santa train, circus train or freight train, depending on the day. This year’s show also features elaborate Lego models constructed by members of the Wisconsin Lego Users Group. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12. Olbrich members receive free admission. The hundreds of poinsettias used in Holiday Express are all grown in Olbrich’s greenhouses. Several poinsettia plants from the 2013 Holiday Express have been cared

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Trains weave their way through hundreds of locally grown flowers for all year and are now featured as large poinsettia shrubs! Holiday Express was not built in a day. Olbrich horticulturists and garden staff spend weeks preparing the show space, transforming the atrium from an empty room to an enchanting winter landscape. For more information about this event, visit olbrich.org/events/. l

Grace Episcopal Church welcomes Rev. Everett Mitchell to speak on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at its “Create a More Just Community” series, presenting discussions of racial inequality, policing and criminal justice. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the Guild Hall next to Grace Church, 116 W. Washington Ave. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please register with brownpapertickets.com to attend. Mitchell is pastor of Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church, as well as director of community relations at the University of

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Wisconsin. He previously was an assistant district attorney for Dane County. Mitchell works on issues of social justice, incarceration and restorative justice, as well as social responsibility programs for nonviolent sex offenders.

For more information, call the church office at 608-255-5147 or visit gracechurchmadison.org. l

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Adult early morning drop-in gym at GCC GCC’s gymnasium is open for morning fitness/exercise for adults on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 6-7:15 a.m. It’s available for walking, running, shooting hoops, stretching and other self-led exercise routines. The gym is not available Nov. 20 or Nov. 25.

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Join Lou and Peter Berryman for their annual Early New Year’s Eve Show at the Goodman Community Center. Lou and Peter share their special brand of holiday cheer at this annual concert Thursday, Dec. 31 from 8-10:30 p.m. The Berrymans are generously donating half of the proceeds to the GCC.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is in the midst of a multiyear National Environmental Policy Act study to analyze a 34-mile stretch of Interstate Highways 39/90/94 from Madison to Portage. When completed, the I-39/90/94 study will answer important questions about the future of the Interstate. The study will develop a range of alternative corridors for

Tickets are $18 in advance, $22 day of show. Tickets will be available in person at GCC, Orange Tree Imports or online at brownpapertickets.com/event/889423. To learn more about Lou and Peter Berryman, visit their website at louandpeter. com. l

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Slow Flow Yoga classes offered three times a week The class starts with a gentle warm-up, leads into slow-flowing movement, ending with relaxing poses and a long Savasana with essential oils and head massages. Slow Flow Yoga is offered Fridays from

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The power in family and community collaboration By Tony Rivera Dugas Jr., O’Keeffe Middle School principal

O’Keeffe Middle School is in the midst of another great year. We see our students as superstars and are excited to be on this journey of achievement and growth with Tony Rivera them. Dugas Jr. Many factors influence our success, but nothing is more important than developing relationships with our families. When students and families are in the driver’s seat of the educational experience, the results are positive and long lasting. Building on the knowledge of Harvard professor Dr. Karen Mapp, who specializes in engaging families, our leadership team made family involvement a priority in our School Improvement Plan. Earlier this year we conducted a series of focus groups and surveyed our families. We learned that increasing communication and collaboration with the school was an important family need. Based on this feedback, our theme for the year is ‘Collaboration for Engagement.’ We are committed to bringing this theme to every level in our school community. Our teachers will make personal connections with families before the start of

the school semester and continue communicating with families on a regular basis about curriculum, classroom activities and homework assignments. We will work to ensure we have accurate contact information for all families and understand each family’s preferred methods of communication, such as email, phone or text. Parents (and other community members) will be encouraged to volunteer as guest speakers, academic tutors, afterschool club support, mentors and for other opportunities as they come about. Collaboration for Engagement also means working to ensure that families are involved in shaping who we are as a school. Schools where families are involved in key decisions show better student performance. We will strive to strengthen families’ knowledge about how to extend their student’s learning at home and in the community. Lastly, we will work to connect students and families to other community resources that will strengthen student learning and well-being.

In the last edition of the Eastside News, I shared information about the alphabet soup of assessments administered to students during the first several weeks of school. John Burkholder We are now using the Positive Behavior Supports system that helps all children improve their behavior at Lowell Elementary, at home and in the community. These assessments are done to ensure that each student receives the right fit of instruction necessary for ongoing academic growth. We are also diligent about developing social and emotional competencies in our students across the school year. The PBS model seeks to replace undesired behaviors with new behavioral skills.

Within this model, school-wide expectations are identified, and desired behaviors are defined, modeled and acknowledged when observed, and re-taught when necessary. At Lowell, our PBS work is guided by our Pillars of Power: community, leadership and discipline. We define community as supporting one’s own learning and that of others. Leadership is doing the right thing, especially when no one is watching. Our last pillar, discipline, is defined as using personal energy for good things. The schooling experience is a journey of growth academically and socially/emotionally. At Lowell Elementary, our goal is to prepare students for the academic challenges of middle school and give them the tools to become positive contributing adult members of our community. l PHOTO: DAVE LINK

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McPike Scholarships will be awarded in 2016 By Craig Karlen, 1995 East High School alumus

Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Milton McPike Memorial Scholarship Fund has been permanently endowed with the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools. It should last forever. In spring 2016, East High School will begin awarding $4,000 scholarships — $1,000 each year for up to four years — in memory of Principal Milton McPike, one of Madison’s true heroes. Each recipient will also receive a multiyear mentoring commitment from East High alumni volunteers. The scholarship fund balance sits at

By John Burkholder, Lowell Elementary School principal

over $54,000, due to the generosity of our donors. We also have written pledges for future years totaling more than $26,000. We are well on our way toward our goal of raising $100,000 in just a few short months. It has been an honor this year to work with the friends and family of McPike, current and former staff of Madison East High School and the extensive East High community and alumni network. For more information about our efforts visit mcpikescholarship.org. l Goodman Community Center’s Seed to Table high school students are building an earthen oven made of clay, sand and straw. The oven will be used to cook pizzas and other baked goods. From left to right: Devajhea, Marie, Lauren, Carrie, Cameron and Jamillya.

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Breese Stevens Field became the home of Madison East High football this season.

A return home to Breese Stevens Field

The old stadium is a hit with Purgolder football fans By Dave Link, Eastside News

While not as well-known as Camp Randall Stadium, Breese Stevens Field shares many of the former’s characteristics. Both have stone exteriors and were built around the same time: Breese Stevens was constructed in 1926 and Camp Randall’s initial concrete and stone horseshoe was completed in the mid-1920s. Each had a track circling a football field. Breese Stevens was the only football stadium for Madison’s high schools for many years. But unlike Camp Randall, which has been the home of the Badgers all along, the Friday Night Lights at the Breese have shown mostly for soccer in the last 40 years. Now Breese Stevens looks to rejoin Camp Randall as a football hub. Signaling a new era in Madison East High School football, the Purgolders (4-5) played their home games at the Breese this fall — returning to the venerable old field for the first time since 1974. For East’s homecoming game Oct. 9, athletic director David Kapp estimated more than 3,500 spectators watched East fall to rival La Follette 48-19. Kapp said it was easily the largest crowd he’s seen at a home football game in his nine seasons at East. Extra sections were opened to accommodate the large crowd.

“It’s been a long time since East has had a crowd like this,” one longtime fan said. “It’s a great crowd tonight,” Purgolder’s coach Steve Erato said after the game. “It’s a great testament of Breese Stevens. It’s a great field.” East held a homecoming parade for the first time in years, which ended at the stadium. That put people at the stadium early, with some fans tailgating kitty-corner from the main gate. A large plume of smoke hovered over the stadium from the concession stand grill, as workers turned out grillables. Over the years since East left Breese Stevens, it shared Warner Park and Lussier Stadium with La Follette. Both locations were decidedly further from school than the 1.5 miles down East Washington Avenue the Breese is. “East never felt at home at Lussier (Stadium),” one booster said. East High jumped at the chance to move its home football games to the Breese after the city parks department installed artificial turf on the playing surface. Moving back to the Breese wasn’t the only return this season for the Purgolders. Despite a 4-5 record, they returned to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 1 playoffs for the first time since 2004. l Offering your health dog, cat Offering excellent or other mammal care for yoursmall dog, cat, or best options in otherthe small mammal

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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. Hawthorne Branch Library is located at 2707 E. Washington Ave. in the Madison East Library hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Shopping Center at the intersection of East Johnson Street and East Washington Avenue. For Sunday 1-5 p.m. All MPL locations will be closed Nov. 26-27; Dec. 24-25, 27 and 31; program details or to register, contact staff at 246-4548 or visit madisonpubliclibrary.org. and Jan. 1. 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 Nov. 26-27; Dec. 24-25, 27 and 31; and Jan. 1. Hunger Games party Adult book group

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Madison travel circle Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. “Explore Isle Royale National Park”

Adult Swim Theater Saturdays, Nov. 28 and Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. Join us for this ongoing presentation of a newly released adult feature.

Gift tags presented by Anthology Thursday, Nov. 5 from 4-6 p.m. Use decorative papers, washi tape, rubber stamps, glitter, twinkling watercolors and vintage ephemera to create decorative gift tags for the holiday season. Supplies provided. Registration required.

FoodShare application assistance Get free, personalized and confidential help applying for FoodShare benefits (QUEST card). Call 1-877-366-3635 to schedule appointment with a Second Harvest Foodbank specialist.

Book discussions Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. “Life after Life” by Kate Atkinson Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. “The Lowland” by Jhumpa Lahiri

Family Movie Matinee Saturdays, Nov. 28 and Dec. 26 at noon Enjoy a newly released family movie.

LEGO Buildathon Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon Have fun with LEGO blocks, LEGO coloring sheets, foam blocks and lots of time for building.

Music Together Wednesdays, Nov. 4 through Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. This is an interactive music experience for ages 5 and under and their families.

Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson (2015 Hawthorne Hootenanny Go Big Read selection) Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. Sing, clap and dance at this celebration of music and play. Enjoy music performances, “He’s Gone” by Deb Caletti hands-on art, face-painting, refreshments First Friday flicks and more. Friday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. “Cinderella” (PG) Cookie fun Friday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Catch stories, games and more at this fast- “Jurassic World” (PG-13) paced family program. Participants will get to take home their own decorated (sugar) cookie. Children age 6 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration begins Nov. 21.

Read to a dog Saturday, Dec. 5 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 served basis.

MaGicEnergy Friday, Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Juggling, humor and special effects illustrate concepts of energy and environmental stewardship. For kids in elementary and middle school.

Playtime with Trucks, Trains and Things that Go

Humanitarian knitting First and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Knitting for charity. All levels and skills welcome. Yarn provided.

Chess club First and third Thursdays at 4 p.m. Learn how to play chess, and play against other children with varied levels of experience. For grades K-12. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Preschool and toddler dance party Monday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. and Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. Shake it all about to familiar and new tunes. Refreshments provided. Registration begins two weeks before each dance party.

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Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Be ready to rock ‘n’ roll with music, dance, Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m. interactive free play, parachute play and Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and crafts snacks. about things that go. For children 5 and under.

Preschool storytime Thursdays, Nov. 5 through Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. A happy blend of stories, fingerplays and songs that help preschool children develop print and phonological awareness, vocabulary, letter knowledge and narrative skills.

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Friday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Games, costume contest, crafts and snacks. Screening of “Mockingjay, Part One” at 6:30 p.m. For teens. Adults must be with teen to attend.

Batik gift tags presented by Anthology Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. This workshop features an introduction to the process of batik on paper. Use melted wax and dyes to decorate gift tags for the holiday season. Adults and teens welcome. Registration required.

Drawing Jam Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. Explore different techniques and materials at this lively event that will have all ages drawing up a storm.

Gingerbread cookie fun Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Catch stories, fun and more at this fastpaced family program. Participants take home their own decorated (sugar) cookie. Children age 6 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration begins Dec. 5.

Atwood Tool Library donation site Drop off clean, working, non-gas powered tool donations. To learn more about the Atwood Tool Library, visit sustainableatwood.org/tool-library. l

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2016 budget eyes debt sustainability By Paul Soglin, city of Madison Mayor

It’s budget time, and after weeks of meetings with staff and residents, my 2016 Executive Capital Budget and 20172021 Capital Improvement Plan reflect Paul Soglin the continuing need to replace our aging infrastructure, while investing limited financial resources in affordable housing, economic growth and services to the city’s diverse population. Agency requests and reauthorizations of prior year general obligation borrowing for 2016 totaled nearly $200 million. The property taxes necessary to service this level of debt and potential added operating costs is not sustainable. My 2016 budget reduces these requests by nearly $70 million, with a focus on projects that are in or near the construction phase and those using federal matching funds. There are also critical infrastructure rehabilitation needs. I’m also concerned about the allocation of city resources to im-

prove racial equity and social justice. The general obligation borrowing is approximately $14 million less than in the 2015 capital budget. Many projects have to be delayed, including neighborhood centers, public safety facilities, reconstruction of Monroe Street and a biodigester. These projects are important, but must be balanced against all city priorities. As part of our racial equity and social justice priorities, neighborhood resource teams identified key equity investments. I have proposed funding to include $6 million ($24 million in CIP) for affordable housing and $1.5 million for a new shelter at Penn Park. Also included is $2.65 million to reconstruct McKenna Boulevard and to create safer pedestrian access to Elver Park and its amenities for the surrounding neighborhoods. My budget contains $350,000 ($1.85 million in CIP) for healthy food development in underserved neighborhoods. Alders will be submitting their amendments to this document and, of course, the operating budget is next. The work continues. l

Mayor’s budget prioritizes building and subsidizing Exact Science’s headquarters By David Ahrens, District 15 Alder

The annual capital budget is a long-term plan for city construction projects. It not only describes the projects to be built in 2016, but provides the plan for the next five David Ahrens years. However, the plan does change each year. The capital budget for 2016 introduced by Mayor Paul Soglin is problematic for a number of reasons. The planned construction of Pinney Library in 2016 is postponed until 2017, which means the library will not open until 2018. This is an issue, not only for our local community, but for the construction schedule of Royster Corners. A one-year delay will make it difficult for construction and sale of other property if there is an empty shell where the library

Atwood Avenue could see another new building By Marsha Rummel, District 6 Alder

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was supposed to be built. Instead, tens of millions of dollars will be spent on the construction of a new corporate headquarters built by Bob Dunn, owner of the Edgewater Hotel. We will spend additional millions to subsidize the rent of the tenant, Exact Science, at the rate of about $ 1.2 million each year. This will be the largest capital project of the year. Three projects were removed from the budget for at least the next five years. These include the new midtown police station, a fire station for the growing southeast section of the city and the proposed Public Market on First and Johnson streets. Government budgets inherently describe values of the community they serve. This budget prioritizes building, and then subsidizing a corporate headquarters, instead of basic services for our community. l

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Joe Krupp proposed construction of a four-story, mixed-use building with 1,8003,000 square feet of commercial space and 30 apartments with 30 enclosed parking stalls at 2087

Atwood Ave. The existing building, located between Monty’s Blue Plate Diner and the United Way building, will be demolished. The project requires a conditional use approval by the Plan Commission because it is a four-story, mixed-use building of greater than 24 dwelling units and a mixeduse building greater than 25,000 square feet. The developer has submitted a land use application and is scheduled to be at the Plan Commission meeting in November for a public hearing.

Fresh Tyme receives initial approval The proposed five-story mixed use building at 2524 Winnebago St., which includes a 28,000 square foot Fresh Thyme grocery store, received initial approval at both the September Urban Design Commission and Plan Commission meetings. The two, four-story mixed-use WHEDA funded buildings, are awaiting final approval from the Urban Design Commission. UDC asked for a more simplified design.

Garver rezoning approved At the Common Council meeting in August, rezoning was approved to rehab the 58,900-square-foot landmark Garver Feed Mill building as a multi-tenant production and employment facility focused on food and drink-related businesses. Construction of up to 48 “micro-lodges,” to be rented for short-term lodging, was also approved. The lease is still being negotiated. The mayor’s 2016 capital budget has reauthorized $1.815 million from the 2015 budget. l

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Wisconsin women lose once again By Chris Taylor, State Representative, 78th Assembly District

Time to stop hunting and trapping in state parks By Fred Risser, State Senator, 26th District

While most legislation deals with human behavior and welfare, efforts to provide for the care and welfare of pets and other animals are also important. This session I am Fred Risser working on two initiatives that will help strengthen our laws to protect animals from injury and abuse. Two sessions ago I cast the lone vote in the Senate against legislation to permit hunting and trapping in state parks. Now I am introducing two pieces of legislation. One will prohibit hunting in state parks. The other will prohibit persons from setting, operating or otherwise using a steeljawed trap, a body-gripping trap or a snare to trap an animal in a state park. Like many others, I enjoy our state parks’ many trails and beautiful scenery. With this legislation comes the opportunity to revisit the matter of trapping in state

parks. I remain hopeful that eventually Wisconsin will return to a period where the public, tourists and their pets can enjoy our state parks and other outdoor activities without fear of being caught in a hunter’s line of fire or injured in a trap. Another matter is animal abuse. Current state law only requires that veterinarians report abuse when an animal is suspected to have been used in animal fighting. I’ve introduced legislation that will require veterinarians to report any suspected case of animal abuse to law enforcement or to a humane officer. Animal abuse is a serious crime and can often be a red flag for domestic or other abuse that may be occurring in a home or family. Mistreatment of animals is one issue which we can better address with the help of veterinarians. As experts in assessing injuries and ailments, veterinarians are invaluable in identifying the mistreatment of animals and protecting animals who have been subject to cruel treatment. l

Walker’s attempt to privatize senior services fails

As the Legislature gets underway for the fall session, it is clear that Republican policymakers have set their sights on shutting off vital biomedical research under the guise Chris Taylor of limiting abortions. They are also making it more difficult for Wisconsin women to access birth control or cervical and breast cancer screenings. Assembly Bill 310 seeks to take federal funding away from the current women’s health providers that currently serve 50,000 Wisconsinites. These federal funds cannot be used for abortions, but are used to provide life-saving health care to women and access to needed birth control most women rely on. The remaining health centers that could receive these funds often do not have the infrastructure or staff to actually provide these services. Assembly Bill 311 will slash Medicaid reimbursement rates for birth control provided by the 51 women’s health centers across the state. This includes county health departments — treating these public

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By Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive

In his biennial state budget, Gov. Scott Walker proposed privatizing our local Aging and Disability Resource Center. This is unacceptable. Our local ADRC Joe Parisi connects seniors and disabled citizens with critical services available through federal, state and community resources. Counties and tribes currently operate Wisconsin’s ADRCs. The bill would have eliminated ADRC governing boards and long-term care advisory committees. The boards and committees provide citizens and local officials direct involvement with oversight and planning. After months of work, I am proud to tell you we fought this budget proposal, and we won. Our local one-stop-shop will continue to make those critical connections to services. I will continue to work and support our ADRC. Our commitment to our seniors does not end there. We have many other important

health providers differently than any other medical provider. These small, non-profit family planning providers, mainly in rural communities, do not provide abortion services. They do provide birth control, cervical and breast cancer screenings, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. The fiscal impact of this bill on city and county health departments is a devastating cut of $788,000 annually. Five women’s health care centers have already had to shut down because of Republicans taking away family planning funds from Planned Parenthood. Contrary to their promise of other health care providers stepping in to fill this void, no other provider has. You would think that politicians opposing abortion would do everything in their power to make sure women in need had access to birth control. But this effort is really about a quieter campaign to limit women’s access to birth control and ultimately control the most personal, private health decisions that women and families have to make. The result is that Wisconsin women lose once again. l

services for seniors in Dane County. For example, I created a new elder benefits specialist position to ensure our seniors have timely access to services and information through the ADRC. In addition, I provided $15,000 for the OutReach LGBT Community Center to expand its services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders in our county. Dane County partners with the federal government and private donors, providing over $1 million to ensure our seniors continue receiving warm meals. Dane County has 26 county-supported senior centers. We enjoy an incredible quality of life, including world-class bike paths, beautiful lakes and scenic county parks. In fact, we are nationally recognized as a great place to raise a family, retire and as one of the safest cities in the country. Thank you to everyone who came out to the hearings, registered your concerns and/or called your legislators. We must continue our vigilance and ensure that our seniors’ golden years are enjoyed and their services remain protected. l

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Seeking visual artists with disabilities VSA Wisconsin, the state organization on arts and disability, is accepting submissions for the annual Call for Art. Wisconsin residents ages 5 and older with disabilities are eligible. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 22, 2016. Guidelines and submission form can be found at vsawis.org/exhibitions_sales/call_for_art. Entries will be reviewed by a jury of art professionals who look for creativity, originality and craftsmanship. They will select 10 works to be added to “Creative Power: VSA Wisconsin’s Traveling Exhibition,” which features 30 award-winning works of art by children and adults with disabilities. Among the works in this exhibition is an untitled abstract painting by Nolan Council of Fitchburg. His work is comprised of thick strokes of blue and yellow paint and is layered with thick brush strokes of pastel pink and purple. Using the same color scheme, Nolan

Artist Fulton Damm with his ceramic wall hanging titled “Spring Flowers.”

The sculpture garden in the backyard of Sid Boyum’s house, from an earlier date before artworks were removed.

Local group looks to preserve Sid Boyum’s art By Ginger LaBelle-Brown, Save the Sid Boyum Art House group

Untitled artwork by Nolan Council. added finger painting to the canvas bringing forward an aspect of originality while adding texture and balance to the piece. Fulton Damm’s flat ceramic wall hanging features impressions of flowers, swirls, repetitive lines and circles. His color choice of rusty brown, lavender, pink and yellow glazes fits nicely within the various depths of the piece. The joy art brings to Damm’s life is evident in his work. Work from all artists who submit to the 2016 Call for Art will be on view from April 18 through May 7 at the VSA Wisconsin Gallery. For more information, call 241-2131 or email sandra@vsawis.org. l

Many neighbors are familiar with the artwork of Sid Boyum, seen in our east side parks or from visiting the sculpture garden at the house on Waubesa Street. As many are aware, the house is in disrepair, and ownership has been transferred to the county for back taxes. This sounded an alarm bell with many neighbors and lovers of Sid Boyum’s unique art. Since then, a group has formed to try to preserve as much of the art as possible. The county treasurer has granted one more year before the auction of the property. This came with an agreement from the group to be responsible for lawn mowing and sidewalk shoveling. Now there is more time to organize a strategy to save the art and fundraise.

The county currently has possession of the house, including much original art. The contents will likely face a sale or auction when the property is sold. The property — including sculptures — faces public auction unless the city agrees to act as a passthrough agent to transfer ownership to a nonprofit. The group is working to transfer some interior art contents to a stable environment. The county is allowing this because of the unstable conditions inside the house. Other considerations include creating a sculpture garden on-site, community art space, a museum, or displaying the art where the public has easy access. Keep an eye out for fundraising campaigns and other updates by checking the Facebook group page, Save the Sid Boyum Art House. l

A performance about ways to end social isolation By Danielle Dresden, TAPIT/new works

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TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater is continuing its theatrical activities with residents of the west side St. Mary’s Care Center. “Travels with the Creative Link” is designed to take older adults, and the play they develop, on the road to area liTAPIT/new works is housed on Winnebago Street. braries. “The Creative Link” began duction about finding ways to connect and when Carmela Mulroe, activities direcend social isolation, complete with song, tor at St. Mary’s, wanted to use the arts dance and a rap break. In the spring of to address social isolation in older adults. 2015, “The Creative Link” was performed She contacted TAPIT/new works, and in at St. Mary’s, the Overture Center and Ve2014 Donna Peckett and Danielle Dresden rona High School. Peckett, producing artistic directors, started Planned for November are performances working with residents at St. Mary’s. at the Monona, Madison Central, Alicia Students from the Functional Vocational Ashman, Lakeview and Sequoya libraries. Program at Verona High School, a program But perhaps the most important outserving young adults with developmental come was the relationships which develdisabilities, also got involved. This diverse oped among the participants — along with group met weekly with TAPIT/new works healthy boosts of self-esteem. This conto discuss loneliness and connection, devinced all the facilitators that they needed veloping scenes about these issues. Amy to keep the program going. Conover, visual artist, helped participants For more information, specific dates and develop a mosaic style set piece. times, visit tapitnewworks.org. l The result was a multigenerational pro-

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‘Studio Relay-Replay ’ Works by Brenda Baker, Derrick Buisch and Bird Ross About the show

Studio Relay-Replay: (l-r) Derrick Buisch, Brenda Baker and Bird Ross. We were interested in expanding our own practices, indulging in what might be new ways of working and seeing as well as being curious about where it could take us. As a result we have a visually dense and optically lush series of work that embodies a confluence of visual vocabularies. As midcareer artists with established styles, this project has allowed us to challenge, push and stretch our studio activities. l

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Paintings by Barbara Essock, George Roesch Johnson, Elizabeth Steinhoff and Sarah Watts Artist Statement We met three years ago in a Sunday painting class at the UW Humanities building and agreed that we wanted to continue painting together during the long break between classes. We started meeting at our homes, and coffee and bagels opened up a warm friendly atmosphere. Along with coffee, we share our stories, view art books and talk about literature. This sets the tone for our work in the studio where we paint either a model or a still life. Our backgrounds and perspectives are different, and therefore, we approach painting and drawing in a variety of ways. But since we trust each other, our critiques are open and respectful — even humorous. While we do not take ourselves too seriously, we are focused on using Sunday mornings as a time to expand and explore our visual world. This process has enriched our lives, and we hope you will appreciate the results.

Bios Elizabeth Steinhoff I began, as a total art naive, taking studio night classes at the Chicago Art Institute and a few summers at their outdoor campus. There have been many times when I have done no art, but I have done more in these last few years. I learn so much, and the whole artistic process has become something of an exciting alternate world. My Sunday artist friends have added new dimensions to this process.

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“Tea Time,” Acrylic and oil, 22 x 28" by Elizabeth Steinhoff Barbara Essock I have been painting in watercolor, acrylic and pastels for many years for the pleasure I get from creating and exploring. Participating in art shows gives me valuable feedback on how other people see my work. Sarah Watts I was born in England, where I lived until graduating with a degree in art and literature from Birmingham University. Early in my career I lived, worked and exhibited my art in Iran, Yemen — and Texas. For the past 20-plus years, I’ve called the east side of Madison home and have worked as a massage therapist here for years. In my “retirement,” I continue to lead classes based on the Tai Chi fundamental form at the Goodman Community Center and at Bethel Lutheran Church, and I continue trying to improve as an artist. George Roesch Johnson I started as a self-taught photographer documenting a number of projects in Milwaukee and Appalachia. Early in my career, I was a TV news photographer. The last 32 years I spent teaching first high school, and then at the University of Wisconsin. Recently I’ve turned to drawing and painting to reawaken and expand my visual vocabulary. My work is exploratory. l

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Every year our community helps us fill this many bags with Thanksgiving groceries.

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And dressing. Green Beans. Mashed potatoes. Many families in Dane County simply can’t afford to buy groceries for a holiday meal Gravy. Cranberry sauce. Vegetables.

like Thanksgiving. That’s why the Goodman Community Center is collecting food — and money to buy food — in hopes that together we can help every family in our community enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal. We expect an incredible 3,000 families will request a Thanksgiving

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AnnuAl eArly New YeAr’s eve show As always, half of the proceeds go to the Goodman Community Center!

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Holiday Gif t Program Want to help make a child’s holiday a little brighter?

he Holiday Gift Sponsorship Program helps families of the Goodman Community Center’s youth programs provide holiday gifts for their children. You, your family or business can help provide gifts to over 500 children and youth in our childcare, afterschool, middle school and high school programs.

Here’s how it works Goodman Community Center families complete “wish lists” for their children under the age of 12. Children from 12 to 18 will receive gift certificates. You may choose to sponsor as many children as you wish. You can also choose to shop for a child of a certain age or gender if you have a shopping preference. Children wish for popular new toys, old favorites — and often needed clothes. To be assigned to a child or two, or a family, contact Tanya Walker on or after Monday, Nov. 16. All gifts should be brought unwrapped to the office at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St. by Friday, Dec. 11. Financial gifts also help us provide gift cards for our teens. You can make a gift at goodmancenter.org, at the reception desk at the Center or mail a check.

Goodman Community Center’s Holiday Gift Coordinator: Tanya Walker

Phone: 204-8034 Email: tanyaw@goodmancenter.org