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Farmers markets, new faces on Monroe Street, and more. Here's what's happening in Madison today.

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Good morning, Madison!

A quick note: This will be the last newsletter this week.

What?! Why?!

I'll be traveling to Washington, D.C. this week as part of the fellowship program I've been in for the past year.

Don't miss me too much! We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming on Monday.

— Hayley

🥕 More farmers' markets are opening for the season.

Hilldale: This Saturday marks the return of the Hilldale Farmers Market. The market runs every Wednesday and Saturday morning through October. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Monona: The Monona Farmers Market kicks off this Sunday at Ahuska Park featuring 28 vendors and weekly live music. This year is the market's 20th anniversary.
Monroe Street: Sunday is also the first day of the Monroe Street Farmers Market. Located at Edgewood High School, the weekly market has a variety of local fruits and veggies, meats, cheeses, food carts, and more.
Related: Where to find Madison farmers' markets (Madison Minutes)

😷 UW-Madison will end its Covid-19 testing services this month.

The university said its decision to stop distributing tests is based on the expiration of the Public Health Emergency.
UW students and employees can still get up to 10 Covid-19 tests before the university's free testing program closes at the end of the semester.

✡️ A new home for Madison's Jewish community.

Members of Madison’s Chabad Jewish community broke ground on a new 15,000-square-foot community center this week.
The new building will be located on Monroe Street and will include space for worship, classrooms, event space, and a commercial kosher kitchen. Chabad of Madison currently operates out of a space on Regent Street.
"We’re really blessed to be able to do this," Rabbi Avremel Matusof said. "The community has grown tremendously, and we have the opportunity, finally, to expand."

🕌 Check out the Wisconsin Muslim Project.

The new project aims to tell the stories of Wisconsin’s Muslim communities and teach people about Islam. The project will travel across the state hosting events with screenings of a new "Wisconsin Life" special on the matter and feature a photography exhibit of 15 Muslim Wisconsinites and families.
The project is part of a larger collaboration between PBS Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition, and We Are Many – United Against Hate.
"It’ll be an opportunity to learn from one another," A PBS Wisconsin organizer told Cap Times. "There's a lot of vulnerability in sharing your story, but it helps us find ways to connect to one another."

🔨 Meet Torn Edge Arts.

A retired West High School art teacher recently opened Torn Edge Arts on Monroe Street, where she continues her passion for teaching and metalworking through classes for the Madison Community.
The metalsmith studio is located in the longtime former site of Walter’s Swim & Sun. Torn Edge Arts offers a range of classes from beginner to advanced in subjects like stained glasswork and jewelry-making, according to Madison Magazine.

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