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Morning update: Friday, July 29

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Happy Friday, Madison!

This is an extra happy Friday because, we did it, y'all. We met our membership goal and are ready to make our interactive events calendar available to everyone.

I want to see the calendar!

But first, a huge thank you to everyone who became a member this week (and everyone who has supported us in the past). Thank you for believing in this crazy little newsletter. We can't wait to keep building with all of you.

Now let's do the news.

— Hayley

🗑️ PSA: You might have a new trash and recycling pickup schedule.

Roughly 9,000 homes on the west side will have a new trash and recycling collection day starting Aug. 1. The new schedule will be in effect through the end of the year.
Why the change? According to the city, the move was made to accommodate the Town of Madison attachment and "adapt to the continued growth on Madison’s far west side."
You can check your trash and recycling collection dates with the city here.

💉 PHMDC is opening a monkeypox vaccination clinic.

ICYMI: The World Health Organization last week declared monkeypox a public health emergency. Currently, WHO reports most reported cases are in Europe but Wisconsin isn't immune from the virus. Dane County reported its first case of Monkeypox June 30.
Due to the spread of the illness, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services expanded eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine. To help curb its spread, PHMDC will offer open a monkeypox vaccination clinic for two hours every weekday starting Monday, Aug. 1.
Find out if you're eligible for the vaccine here.

#DHSWI has expanded eligibility for the #monkeypox vaccine: https://t.co/EfF43XoUIg pic.twitter.com/xOVZ9V7hvT
— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) July 28, 2022

🚫 The city has closed most offices to public visitors as a Covid-19 precaution.

In consultation with Public Health of Madison and Dane County, the mayor has closed most of the city's buildings to the public. A re-opening date has yet to be set.

🌊 Meet the Lake Monona waterfront design challenge finalists.

A city committee has selected three finalists to reimagine the Lake Monona waterfront between Olin Park and Willy Street. The finalists were chosen from a group of 14 heavy hitting architectural firms from across the nation. They are Agency Landscape + Planning of Massachusetts, James Corner Field Operations of New York, and Sasaki of Denver, the State Journal reports.
If you'll recall, the city put out a request for qualifications to shape a master plan to better connect Capitol Square and neighborhoods to the lake. The city wants to turn the space into a "family-centered destination that’s welcoming to people of all social, economic and racial backgrounds."
The finalists will now receive $75,000 a piece to refine their pitches. The winning team will receive an additional $200,000. Contracts should be settled by the end of August and the committee is set to make a final recommendation to the Mayor in September 2023.

⚽ Forward Madison set a record this week.

The 'mingos Flock set a regular season attendance record this week. There were 4,695 fans in the stands at Tuesday's game against Union Omaha. Ultimately the match resulted in a 0-0 draw, but we'll count it as a win.

𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱

𝟰,𝟲𝟵𝟱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 🙌 pic.twitter.com/RTKvzr1zuT
— Forward Madison FC (@ForwardMSNFC) July 27, 2022

🧺 For funsies: how to plan to ultimate picnic.

If you ask me, picnics are highly underrated. If you don't have a go-to picnic spread or spot, or are just looking to spice things up, Madison Magazine has you covered with everything you need to make your next outdoor meal a success.

🏘️ Your lunchtime read: Sister act: These women could transform affordable housing in Madison.

Via Cap Times: "On a windy summer day, cold drinks and popsicles went perfectly with the cool shade on a screened porch. The smell of new wood, a breeze coming in through the screens and flower beds outside had the feel of the countryside.

This was decidedly not the vibe one might associate with East Washington Avenue during a heavy-traffic work afternoon. But this scene at the new Ella Apartments is what affordable housing can look and feel like in a dense urban section of Madison, thanks to the work of two female developers whose Madison roots run deep."

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Hey, absentee voters, it’s time to get your ballot in the mail!

To ensure your ballot arrives on time, it is advised that voters mail in their ballot no later than a week before Election Day. MyVote has a great feature that lets you track your ballot. So set aside some time today to learn about the candidates, make sure everything is properly filled out, and send your ballot off in the mail.

🦄 Enjoy your work with Wisconsin Youth Company!

Full- and part-time positions available to work with children.
Have fun with kids during the afternoons in the elementary school setting leading games, activities, and snack time.
Make a difference and be a mentor for children.
Join a fun and supportive organization that values safe, friendly, inclusive and collaborative work environments.

🦠 Covid-19 update

😺 Friday Floof

It's Friday. It's floof time. Meet Denise. This cuddly cutie is a new resident of the Atwood neighborhood and an avid supporter of Wisconsin’s local news organizations — she may or may not have had a hand (paw?) in editing the last WPR article you read. While Denise knows the importance of hard work, she also understands the importance of slowing down and just having a good snooze. We absolutely have to stan a self care queen.

Do you have a floof you want to share with the Minutes family? Send me an email at contact@madisonminutes and we might just make your dreams come true.