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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Short Stack Eatery in Madison, WI, announces its permanent closure in May to pursue new dreams, marking the end of a local breakfast staple known for its vegan pancakes and community fundraising efforts. FOX 47
- ➤ The Madison Children's Museum plans to expand its exhibit space into the third floor with the aid of a $2.5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment. Isthmus
- ➤ Nearly 80 Culver's restaurants in Wisconsin joined efforts in a fundraiser to support families impacted by a recent school shooting, with participating locations donating a portion of their proceeds to a United Way fund. Wisconsin State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Madison's Sustainability Program receives a $20 million EPA grant to enhance home energy efficiency for low-income households, aiming to reduce energy bills, greenhouse gas emissions, and promote job creation through collaborations with local organizations. FOX 47
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Madison medical providers experience a surge in requests for long-term birth control following concerns over reproductive health access, with UW Health inserting a record number of IUDs. Wisconsin State Journal
SHOP NEWS
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Letters to Cleo with The Nielsen Trust
The event features performances by Letters to Cleo and The Nielsen Trust as part of the Joey's Song festival, aimed at raising awareness and funds for epilepsy through music.
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Madison Home Expo 2025
The Madison Home Expo is a three-day event showcasing home improvement opportunities and connecting homeowners with contractors in a prestigious venue.
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Joey's Song Charity Concert in Madison
The concert aims to raise funds and awareness for medical research through volunteer-performed music.
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Live Performance by Greg Koch Trio
Experience a live music performance by the Greg Koch Trio at High Noon Saloon in Madison.
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Course by NOLS
The Hybrid Wilderness First Responder course provides essential first aid training for outdoor professionals, combining online learning with in-person training.
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Spring 2025 Literacy Network Registration
This event offers individuals the opportunity to register for free English and citizenship classes, including an initial consultation and placement test to find the best class fit.
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Beethoven X3: Classical Performances
Beethoven X3 features performances of several iconic Beethoven compositions, conducted by John DeMain at the Overture Center for the Arts.
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Direct Hit! Concert with Wristwatch and The Up & Up
Punk band Direct Hit! will perform live at High Noon Saloon in Madison, accompanied by Wristwatch and The Up & Up.
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LOVB Madison Volleyball vs. LOVB Omaha Volleyball Match
Witness an exciting professional volleyball match featuring elite players, including Olympians and local talents, as LOVB Madison takes on LOVB Omaha.
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Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course
This Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification course offers comprehensive training to refresh emergency response skills in remote locations over two days.
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Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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