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Latin American Christmas dinner set Latin Americans will be enjoying the Christmas holiday as one on Saturday during the first Latin-American Christmas dinner hosted by the Americas Group, a new coalition of organizations representing people from countries of Central and South America. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at St. Peter Parish, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., and is open to everyone. The evening will start out with Mass, followed by meals, pastries, beverages and music in the Christmas traditio... MORE >>

Important Islamic holiday dates December 6 - December 9 Hajj (Annual Pilgrimage to Mecca) The Hajj, or annual pilgrimage to Mecca, consists of several ceremonies meant to symbolize the essential concepts of the Islamic faith, such as submission, brotherhood, and unity, and to commemorate the trials of the Prophet Abraham and his family. Required once in a Muslim’s lifetime, over two million Muslims perform the pilgrimage annually. December 8 Eid-ul-Adha (Festival o... MORE >>

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A more direct connection betwen you and those who create your purchases Holiday trade fairs coming up Saturday, Dec. 6 The Madison Hours Holiday Trade Fair will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave. Use local money to purchase holiday gifts - and beer from Ale Asylum! There will be food, jewelry, clothing, cards, crafts, local music, and great company. For more information, visit www.madisonhours.org. Another... MORE >>

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2008 Wisconsin Women of Color Network (WWOCN) to hold annual Scholarship Fundraiser MADISON — The Wisconsin Women of Color Network Inc. will host its annual scholarship fund-raising event on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Double Tree Hotel, 525 W. Johnson St. Once a year we appeal to our members, family, and friends to raise money for the Wisconsin Women of Color Network Scholarship Fund.  There will be a buffet brunch.  For your shopping spree, there will be a silent auction with lots of donated products and services, including celebrity meal... MORE >>

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Awards banquet is also fun time 19th Annual Center Hispano Banquet The 19th annual Centro Hispano Banquet will be held Friday, Nov. 7 at the Madison Marriott West. At the banquet, Centro Hispano will honor Bryan Grau, the recipient of the 2008 Professor Roberto Sanchez Award.  The award was established in 2004 by Centro Hispano to recognize individuals who have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to promoting the academic achievement of Latino students. Troubled by the lack of programming related to Latino students in the schools, Gra... MORE >>

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Call for ATHENA Award nominations MADISON — The Business Forum (TBF) is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for the 12th annual ATHENA Award® Program. The program honors both women and men for excellence in their profession or life's work, for devoting time and effort in their communities to improve the quality of life for others, and for actively helping women to realize their full leadership potential. ... MORE >>

2008 Village People Fall Water Bearer Awards Dinner Honoring those committed to community The 2008 Village People Fall Water Bearer Awards Dinner will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Catholic Multicultural Center celebrating those people who have quietly brought enrichment and life to the Madison community. Betty Banks and Gaddi Ben Dan will hand out awards  to six worthy recipients including LeeAnne Banks, resource coordinator for the Madison Development Corp., Zach Brandon, executive assistant for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Celia Jackson, secretary of th... MORE >>

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Mural Unveiling Celebration Wisconsin Youth and Family Center, by A. David Dahmer ... MORE >>

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Changing the Numbers; Changing the Community: An Introduction to Madison's own Charles Hamilton Houston Institute Focus on Education THE MISSION Founded in 2001, the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute serves the Black community—and strengthens the entire community—through a variety of social, educational and economic outreach programs. Its Madison home is the first of what will one day be a nationwide network of Black Investment Boards, centers for community change where Black business leaders work... MORE >>

Begin the right way: The Absolute Best Things to Give Your Child Focus on Education, by Linda Strean Your grandparents might have brought an apple to the teacher on the first day of school. Jane Ann Robertson, Arizona's 2004 Teacher of the Year, has an alternative, more timely suggestion: "If you really want to make a good impression on the first day of school, add a packet of stickers or a ream of colored copy paper for your child's new teacher." Nikki Salvatico, Pennsylvania's 2005 Teacher of the Year, adds that the key to helping your child succeed is not somethi... MORE >>

Welcome to a new school year: Let's work to make our students world ready Focus on Education, by Elizabeth Burmaster The excitement of a new school year brings so many opportunities: a new teacher, a different school, the chance to connect with friends, and the joy of learning. Our teachers, principals, and other school staff members are ready to make the 2008-09 school year the best ever. Wisconsin has a long and proud tradition of supporting public education and preparing students to be productive contributors to our society. Education may have changed from the one-room schoolhouses of yesteryear, ... MORE >>

Bus route schedules now online Parents and guardians of Madison School District students who ride yellow school buses can now see their children's school bus routes online.  The listing is easy to find at www.mmsd.org , then go to Back to School, then go to Bus Route Schedules.  The routes are listed by school, to make it easier for parents to find their students' routes. If parents or guardians do not have access to the MMSD website, they can pick up their childre... MORE >>

Sun Prairie holds Creekside Elementary ribbon cutting and dedication Focus on Education  The Sun Prairie Area School District will dedicate its new elementary school, Creekside Elementary, on Tuesday, August 26, at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. Creekside Elementary will be dedicated in honor of Mr. John P. Bogle, Jr., a long-time Sun Prairie resident and community leader who passed away last October. The ceremony will include music by the Sound of Sun Prairie. Mr.... MORE >>

LaFollette High School students explore trades careers by building house Focus on Education A cooperative effort at LaFollette High School is introducing students to promising careers in union building trades jobs through hands-on experience in home construction. With the help of union volunteers, an 18-member crew of LaFollette High students recently completed work on a three bedroom ranch-style home build over the course of the fall semester. The students along with their teachers, union volunteers and local dignitaries held an "open house", to celebrate completio... MORE >>

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Kipling Block Association hosts first annual Back to School Block Party by A. David Dahmer The Kipling Block Association will host its first annual Back to School Block Party on Monday, Sept. 1. The Block Party will take place on the 36t and 37th hundred blocks of Kipling Drive. According to event organizer Christine Lashore, the Kipling neighborhood area - located on Madison's north side - has recently been unfavorably compared to the Allied Drive Community and the ongoing issues of that area. ... MORE >>

Back to (financial) school Focus on Education, by Michael G. Shinn August is the month when most parents are preparing to send their children back to school. The lazy days of summer are nearly over, and it's time to get back and "hit the books." One of the key reasons for America's success as a nation is the mandatory education of its citizens. However, this country, with the highest per capita wealth, suffers from a financial education gap. Less than 25 percent of U.S high schools and colleges have money management courses in their... MORE >>

Governor Doyle Column Wisconsin Covenant - a Path to Higher Education, by Jim Doyle As eighth graders across the state are busily preparing for the end of the school year, I hope each of you will take some time to stop and think about your future.  Before you begin your summer job or your summer ball league, I encourage you to discuss with your families the upcoming school year and your plans for education after high school.  I don’t want any young person thinking that college isn’t for them, that it’s only for rich people, or that because... MORE >>

Wisconsin's ACT composite score holds steady Focus on Education, by Elizabeth Burmaster - State Superintendant National Composite score drops to 21.1 MADISON — Wisconsin's 2008 graduates out performed their peers nationally, posting a composite score of 22.3 on the ACT college admissions test. The score maintains last year's increase and is well above the national composite score of 21.1, which dropped one-tenth of a point from the previous year. "We can be proud of our 2008 graduates," said State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster. "Our college-bound students perfo... MORE >>

100 Black Men of Madison Back-to-School Picnic The 100 Black Men of Madison will once again hand out backpacks stuffed with school supplies at the 12th annual picnic and backpack giveaway Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. until supplies run out. The event will be held at Demetral Field, 601 N. Sixth St. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will also be served. For more information, please contact Wayne Canty at 285-6753 or wcanty@kraft.com., or visit www... MORE >>

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A letter from the Superintendent Focus on Education Dear Parents and Guardians:    The start of each school year is always an exciting time for families and our school district. The upcoming school year is no exception. Whether you are sending your first child to kindergarten or have a graduating senior, we hope you feel the same way, too!    Several years ago, the district adopted the following mission statement:         "We assure that every student has the ... MORE >>

$2.6 million drives unique Boys & Girls Club - MMSD partnership Focus on Education The Boys & Girls Club (BGC) and Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) have announced a new joint initiative that intends to double the number of minority and low-income students who plan to pursue four-year college and technical college degrees after high school. The launch of the initiative is made possible through private commitments of $2.6 million to the Boys & Girls Club covering 50 percent of the first five years of the program’s cost. "We are so excited ... MORE >>

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Aug 9 - Johnny Winston Streetball and Block Party by A. David Dahmer "Because communities of color are so fragmented in Madison, anytime you have the opportunity to see people and interact with people, I think it's a really good thing," says Johnny Winston Jr., the founder and organizer of the eighth annual Streetball and Block Party, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 7 p.m. at Penn Park on Madison's south side. "We want to provide a positive event for people to come together for a good cause," continues Winston, a Ci... MORE >>

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Sable Flames Scholarship now available The Jones-Robinson Scholarship was created to honor the five children that perished in the Sommerset Circle fire of 1990 in Madison. The children, who were African American, came from a low-income single parent household. Following this tragedy, The Sable Flames Inc., African-American firefighters of the Madison Fire Department, created a scholarship fund in the children's honor. The scholarship is designed for those of a similar socioeconomic background who are aspiring to improve their lives t... MORE >>

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El Dia de los Ninos set for April 26  by A. David Dahmer The fourth annual El Día de los Niños event will be held Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. to noon at the Union Sport Club, 155 Braun Rd. in Oregon, Wis. The event is designed for Latino children and their families, and ... MORE >>

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Freedom Fest 2008 is coming Feb. 22 MCCCA details future plans as well by Timothy Garrett Due to monetary issues, the Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts (MCCCA) closed the doors at its downtown Dayton Street location in late 2007. Regarding the loss of the MCCCA space, jazz artist and founder Hanah Jon Taylor said, "MCCCA is not a dead concept. We can continue to work in the community to develop and cultivate artistic projects for people of Madison who do not have those needs addressed. [As for] the transition wi... MORE >>

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Middlespread “I want everybody to know about Kwanzaa,” Edith Lawrence-Hilliard  (pictured directly to the left) said. “Basically, everybody in the African American community knows about Kwanzaa, but my initial dream of doing this was that ... MORE >>

MLK COMMUNITY EVENTS 3nd annual City-County Observance      Monday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m. Overture Center, Capital Theater, 201 State St. "Unfinished Business: King's Message for Our Troubled Times" Keynote speaker: Rev. Joseph Lowery A history maker of the American civil rights movement, Rev. Joseph Lowery worked side-by-side with Rev. King to lead the Montgomery bus boycott and to found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). He has received numerous honorary doctorates and other distinctions, includin... MORE >>

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Nurturing Our Capacity for Change Capital Neighborhoods Inc. will host a dialogue on homelessness, "Nurturing Our Capacity for Change: at the Madison Public Library-Central, 201 W Mifflin St. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2-5pm.  The dialogue will include homed and homeless neighbors: business folks; homeless services providers; policymakers; academic, mental health, medical, and low enforcement professionals; and others who identify with this mission.  for more information, contact Donna at 251-6610 or ... MORE >>

Employment Support Services for 50-plusers On the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St., 1–4 p.m., one-on-one employment support services are available for persons age 50 and older who are seeking employment. Services include assistance with resumé and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, and job search planning. No charge, but appointments are necessary; call 266-6581. Every Friday, 12:30 –2:30 p.m., the Senior Center’s computer lab is o... MORE >>

Free health clinics for children and adolescents Three Neighborhood Child Health Clinics are planned for this fall in Madison. These free clinics for Dane County children and adolescents, regardless of insurance status, will be open for registration from 4 to 6 p.m. on the following days and locations: • Monday, Sept. 17 Lincoln School 909 Sequoia Trail • Monday, Oct. 8 Allied/Head Start, 2096 Red Arrow Trail • Monday, Oct. 22 Lincoln School 909 Sequoia Trai... MORE >>

Interview Workshop Learn the basics of interviewing. Preparation is the key to successful interviewing. Get tips on presenting yourself professionally, different types of interviews, and interview techniques. Free workshop through Dane County Job Center, 1819 Aberg Ave. Call 242-4900 to sign u... MORE >>

Employment Support Services for 50-plusers On the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St., 1–4 p.m., one-on-one employment support services are available for persons age 50 and older who are seeking employment. Services include assistance with resumé and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, and job search planning. No charge, but appointments are necessary; call 266-6581. Every Friday, 12:30 –2:30 p.m., the Senior Center’s computer lab is o... MORE >>

Free health clinics for children and adolescents Three Neighborhood Child Health Clinics are planned for this fall in Madison. These free clinics for Dane County children and adolescents, regardless of insurance status, will be open for registration from 4 to ... MORE >>

Employment Support Services for 50-plusers  On the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St., 1–4 p.m., one-on-one employment support services are available for persons age 50 and older who are seeking employment. Services include assistance with resumé and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, and job search planning. No charge, but... MORE >>

Individual Resumé Review Bring your completed resumé for a quick critique by Job Service staff. No appointment necessary. Free workshop through Dane County Job Center, 1819 Aberg Ave. Call 242-4900 to sign up. ... MORE >>

Resumé Workshop Learn how to write or update a resumé that gets results. Discover the elements of an effective resumé. Learn how to highlight your skills and accomplishments to get an interview. Free workshop through Dane County Job Center, 1... MORE >>

Interview Workshop Learn the basics of interviewing. Preparation is the key to successful interviewing. Get tips on presenting yourself professionally, different types of interviews, and interview techniques. Free workshop through Dane County Job Center... MORE >>