Kicks Unlimited Middleton will hold a free women's self defense seminar from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 17 at its Parmenter Street location.

The event will benefit Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, a Dane County based domestic violence prevention organization that provides services including the county's only domestic violence safe house, children's programs, support groups and crisis response assistance.

Attendees are encouraged to make a donation at the event to support these vital domestic violence prevention programs. Participants will learn simple basic steps that can save their lives, eliminate threatening situations by using their body to protect themselves.

This event is part of the continued effort by Kicks Unlimited Middleton to be a strong local community partner, company officials said.

The Downtown Middleton Business Association will host a Second Wine Walk on Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m.

The DMBA's Spring Wine Walk was such a fun evening, organizers said they brought it back by popular demand.

Guests will start the evening at the M&I Middleton where you will receive a wine glass and a list of wines that will be featured at each location. Each guest will then plan their adventure, proceeding to each business as desired, enjoy tasting one ounce of a red wine, one ounce of a white wine and some delicious appetizers.

There will be 12 participating businesses that include: Bloom Bake Shop, M&I Middleton, Villa Dolce, Camelot Interiors, National Mustard Museum, Neena Apparel, Chauette, Sofra Family Bistro, Diny’s Jewelers, Isthmus Eye Care, Sam Simon Real Estate and BodyFit Solutions.

Several of the businesses will also be offering specials for the Wine Walk. 

Only 200 tickets will be sold at $20 each. 

Infinity Martial Arts has announced the opening of their new facility in Middleton.

The new location will be at 8233 Forsythia St.

Mike Welch, owner of Infinity Martial Arts said, "Our new space more than doubles our space in size. Combine this with our extensive confidence building programs for youth and adults and we will be providing our students the ultimate martial arts training experience in the Middleton and Madison areas."

The new 6,100 square foot space contains larger floor space to maximize class times and improve student to instructor ratios. 

The new property will also offer more parking, a private training room and showers for our adult and fitness students.

Infinity Martial Arts will be celebrating their new location with  a grand opening event on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The family fun event will include live demonstrations and the opportunity to get some hands-on experience.