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Historical Society To Hold Museum At The Depot Grand Opening

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Saturday, July 31st, 2010, 2:32pm

The Middleton Area Historical Society will celebrate the grand opening of its new "Museum at the Depot" on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The depot is located at 1811 Parmenter St. The public is invited to attend and admission is free.

The Museum at the Depot will showcase displays that illustrate the history of Middleton’s origins and growth including:

A timeline of significant events in Middleton’s history.
An elaborately furnished Victorian dollhouse.
Artifacts from Middleton’s early immigrants.
An exhibit highlighting the significance of the railroad in Middleton’s development.
Historic photos and documents of Middleton landmarks.

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It's Middleton Public Library Day At Culver's

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Friday, July 30th, 2010, 2:11pm

The Middleton Public Library has teamed up with Culver's to raise money for an Origami Mural.

The campaign to raise money, Join the Fold, will host Middleton Public Library Day at the Culver's on Parmenter Street on Tuesday, Aug, 17 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Ten percent of the day's proceeds will go to the community mural.

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Friends Of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Holds Photography Contest

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Friday, July 23rd, 2010, 5:57pm

The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy, a non-profit organization, is holding their first annual fundraising photography competition.

Calls for entry began July 1 for images taken within the Pheasant Branch Conservancy and will close September 15.

For more information, click here.

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Capital Brewery "Fun" Raiser for Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Submitted by Susie Taylor on Sunday, July 18th, 2:39 pm

Put your hiking boots aside and put on your dancin' shoes for the 4th Annual Summer "Fun" Raiser on July 18 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Capital Brewery in Middleton.

This year's theme will be "Happy Trails to You" with an emphasis on Middleton's many neighborhoods that enjoy the Pheasant Branch Conservancy.

For more information go to: http://www.pheasantbranch.org/

The goal of this fundraiser is to offer an opportunity for neighbors and conservancy enthusiasts to show their support for the many programs offered by Pheasant Branch.

The suggested $10 admission donation will be the same as in previous years. Kids are free.

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Dane County Fair - In Pictures

Submitted by Colin Benedict

Saturday, July 17th, 2010, 1:58pm

The word of the day at the Dane County Fair is "hot." It's blistering for the visitors and animals. Drink plenty of water.

Here are a few shots from the fair this morning.

If you go, you should know admission is $7/day for anyone 12 years old and up and $3/day for kids between ages 6-11. Kids five and under get in free.

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WOOF WOOF! Bow Wow!

Submitted by Nan Blom Roach on Wednesday, July 14th, 6:22 pm

From Warner to Brittingham, Badger Prairie to Token Creek, Madison, Verona, Stoughton, Middleton and Sun Prairie have wonderful dog parks dotting their landscapes.

To take advantage of these on-leash or off-leash locations, you'll need to get Fido a license and then purchase a park permit.

The city has made the process easy. Use your opposable thumbs and click here for all the info you will need.

According to BringFido.com, Madison, Verona and Janesville have three of the top 10 dog parks in the state.

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