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Craft Beer Week Is Under Way In Dane County

Submitted by Adam Malecek on Monday, May 7th, 3:53 pm

 

Madison Craft Beer Week is under way.

The 10-day countywide festival promotes Dane County's craft beer culture and beer appreciation.

Craft beer lovers can take part in beer dinners, beer walks and even brewery parties.

Staff at the Great Dane in downtown Madison spoke with WISC-TV about the festival.

"We get people coming in from out of town saying, 'You know, we heard this place is really great. Madison's having Craft Beer Week and we really just want to check it out.' So we get to enlighten a lot of outsiders about the coolness of Madison's beer scene," said Reese Railling, a manager at the Great Dane.

Craft Beer Week runs through May 13.

For more information on Craft Beer Week events, go to: http://www.madbeerweek.com/event-guide2

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Attic Angel to break ground on expanded facility

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 4:41pm
Attic Angel to break ground on expanded facility

Groundbreaking ceremonies for a bigger and better Attic Angel Place will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 10.

The groundbreaking will signify the start of a $7.5 million expansion at 8301 Old Sauk Road in Middleton. The plan will accommodate the changing needs of seniors seeking more independence.

A 3-story, 42,000 square foot addition at Attic Angel Place will include an easy-access rehabilitation center on the first level, with 10 assisted living units on both the second and third floors.

The current rehabilitation center will be moved and expanded to provide more convenient and assessable physical, occupational and speech therapy for people who have recuperated in the health center and can return home with outpatient therapy services.  It includes drive-up access and eliminates long walks to the rehabilitation facility.

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Madison area business leaders, professionals convene to celebrate workplace diversity

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 3:34pm
Madison area business leaders, professionals convene to celebrate workplace diversity

Given a choice, would talent choose you? This thought-provoking theme, among other important questions, will launch the conversation as professionals from across the Madison area meet at the Urban League of Greater Madison’s upcoming Workplace Diversity & Leadership Summit and Awards Luncheon.

The keystone event to support ULGM’s Workforce Development programs, the summit is a showcase of the what’s, why’s and how’s of building, retaining and growing a diversified workforce.

Registration is open at www.ulgm.org/summit. The registration deadline is May 13 at 5 p.m.

Expanded from a half-day event in its inaugural year, the full-day summit will offer workshops, presentations and networking opportunities for everyone from young professionals to CEOs.

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Storybook Ballet Celebrates 10 Years At Hilldale

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Friday, April 6th, 2012, 1:17pm
Storybook Ballet Celebrates 10 Years At Hilldale

Storybook Ballet, a ballet studio dedicated to instilling a love for ballet in children ages 3 through 9, is celebrating 10 years at the Hilldale Shopping Center this year.

Founded by Meredith Mast in 2000, Storybook Ballet’s popular and unique approach to teaching ballet proved so successful, she needed to find dedicated space for the studio two years later.

"We’ve been so lucky to have such wonderful families participate at Storybook Ballet," Mast said in a news release. "Through the past 10 years, we've seen our littlest dancers mature into graceful teenagers, and I feel blessed to have been a part of their lives. We are planning for another wonderful 10 years at Hilldale Shopping Center, and hoping to host a second generation of Storybook Ballet dancers."

Visit www.storybookballet.com for information about the studio.

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Habitat ReStore To Open Second Store

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Thursday, March 29th, 2012, 4:30pm
Habitat ReStore To Open Second Store

The Habitat ReStore will open a second store on Madison’s far west side.

Habitat ReStore Director Jen Voichick said the decision to expand was made in hopes of reaching an untapped market for donations from communities such as Middleton, Verona and Fitchburg.

"As well as bringing in more donations from the west side, this new location will help our deconstruction crew expand its kitchen tear out business on that side of the county," said Voichick. "In addition, now even more people will experience the benefits of shopping at the Habitat ReStore."

The Habitat ReStore sells new and used building materials to the public at discount prices. Inventory includes: appliances, cabinets, flooring, hardware, windows, wood furniture and more.

The Habitat ReStore accepts donations of tile and wood flooring, cabinets, wood furniture and more. For your donation, people receive a tax deductible receipt and a good feeling for supporting a great cause.

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Area Golf Courses Start To Open For Season

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Thursday, March 8th, 2012, 12:38pm
Area Golf Courses Start To Open For Season

Golfers will be able to march to area tee boxes starting on Saturday. The spring-like conditions along with minimal snow this winter are giving courses a jump start.

The Oaks in Cottage Grove is scheduled to open on Saturday, March 10.

The Meadows at Six Mile Creek in Waunakee is scheduled to open on Saturday, March 10.

Tumbledown Trails in Verona is scheduled to open on Monday, March 12.

Foxboro Golf Club in Oregon opened on Thursday, March 8.

Let us know if your area course is open and when in the comments section below.

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Dorf Haus To Host Polka, Ragtime Dance

Submitted by Heather Burian on Tuesday, February 28th, 10:15 am
Dorf Haus To Host Polka, Ragtime Dance

Why rock and roll when you can Polka? The Dorf Haus brings back the popular Monroe-based Greg Anderson Band on Sunday, March 4 from 1 to 4 p.m., for listening and dancing. Cost is $7 at the door. Cash bar.

Drummer John Remy joins Greg Anderson on the accordion while versatile Jim Feuling performs on five horns (three saxes, flute, and clarinet). All three contribute to vocals and harmonies. Their repertoire includes 700 songs.

The Dorf Haus, German and American Supper Club, is open for Sunday dining in hamlet Roxbury, between Madison and Sauk City starting at 11:30 a.m.

Call 608-643-3980 or go to www.foodspot.com/dorfhaus for more information.

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