Events

Green homes tour highlights sustainability

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Friday, September 21st, 9:07 pm

The Middleton Sustainability Committee will host a free green homes tour Sunday.

The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Local experts will showcase environmentally friendly practices and technologies to help residents save natural resources and money, said a press release.

Topics covered at the green homes tour include solar energy, geothermal, green construction and environmentally friendly decorating. Water and electricity conservation, air quality, sustainable landscaping and even backyard chickens will also be discussed.

The tour will begin at the Willy West Co-Op located at 6825 University Ave. Seven Middleton homes will be features with a wide range of sustainable features indoors and outdoors.

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Sober Saturday Nights returns to Keva

Submitted by Susie Taylor on Tuesday, September 18th, 3:28 pm

KEVA IS OFFERING "SOBER SATURDAY NIGHTS" AGAIN THIS YEAR

KEVA Sports Center is once again offering free activities for the following Saturday nights this school year: September 29, December 15, February 2, April 13 and May 4 from 7-10 PM.

"Sober Saturday Nights" is a fun and safe way to spend an evening with friends.

For additional ways to stay safe and fit, check out Keva's Facebook page "Kick it at Keva"

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/191280709071/

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Charity golf tournament features auction, prizes

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Saturday, September 15th, 11:17 am

The second annual Oscar Mayer/United Way Charity Golf Tournament will take place Monday.

The event, organized by Kraft Foods/Oscar Mayer, will benefit United Way of Dane County. Last year, the tournament featured 15 foursomes and raised $27,500 for United Way, said a press release. This year, the event has more than doubled in participation.

The tournament will take place at Bishops Bay Country Club, located at 3500 Bishops Bay Drive in Middleton.

Former Badger great Ron Dayne will participate in the tournament. The Weinermobile will also make an appearance.

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Greenway Station promotes shop for charity

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Saturday, September 15th, 11:08 am

Greenway Station will hold a shopping event Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Chico’s and Soma will donate 10 percent of purchases to the Junior League of Madison. The Junior League of Madison is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism and improving the community through leadership, said their website.

The free, public shopping event will include a raffle for a necklace donated by Chico’s as well as refreshments at both stores.

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Prep Mania: Madison West at Middleton

Submitted by Kyle Geissler, Managing Editor, Channel3000.com

Saturday, September 15th, 2012, 6:00am

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First ever Taste of Cross Plains kicks off Saturday

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Friday, September 14th, 9:53 pm

Cross Plains will celebrate their first ever Taste of Cross Plains Saturday.

The event will take place on Sept. 15 in downtown Cross Plains and the Black Earth Creek. Local food and drinks will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

From 10 a.m. to noon, boat regatta will take place at Black Earth Creek. Races will start at noon.

Attendees can take casting lessons for fly fishing at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

A guided hike on the Ice Age Trail Hickory Hill Segment will begin at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. A family bike ride will also start at the same times.

A free outdoor movie will be screened at the Cross Plains Theater. Attendees are reminded to bring their own chair for “Remember the Titans” which begins at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit http://www.crossplainschamber.net/.

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Middleton families practice 'safety first'

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Friday, September 14th, 9:37 pm

Middleton families can brush up on their safety skills at Family Safety Day.

The free event, held at the Middleton Fire Department at 7600 University Ave., will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Educational activities for kids and safety information for parents will be featured at the safety day, said a press release. Local companies and organizations will be on site with tips and expertise to keep families safe. Interactive presentations and demonstrations will also take place.

Participants at Family Safety Day include the Dean Foundation, Healthy Home, MG&E, the Middleton EMS, Middleton Fire Department, Middleton Police Department, Safe Kids Coalition and more.

For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/middletonfamilysafetyday.

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