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Greetings Madison! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Join neighbors for coffee and a community walk at Warner Park
  • How a Mt. Joy concert became a powerful mental health night downtown
  • How The Sylvee will turn into a toddler-friendly techno dance floor

Also on today's calendar: Breath Is Medicine and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cafecito y Caminata (isthmus.com) — Madison residents are invited to Cafecito y Caminata at Warner Park's community center, where neighbors can share free coffee or tea before a group walk around the park. Meeting at 1 p.m. on first and third Fridays, the accessible, all-ages gathering is designed to build cross-cultural connections, support older adults, and help people make new friends close to home.
   

2. Mt. Joy plays Madison for student mental health awareness (captimes.com) — UW–Madison students packed the Orpheum Theatre for a sold-out Mt. Joy concert that doubled as a phone-free mental health event, part of the Future Friends campus series. Alongside live music, students heard suicide-prevention advocate Kevin Hines and joined wellness-focused activities, screenings, and meditation sessions aimed at easing loneliness and connecting young people across Madison's campus community.
   

3. Lenny Pearce Brings Toddler Techno to The Sylvee (macaronikid.com) — Families in Madison can plan a high-energy night out when Australian DJ Lenny Pearce brings his kid-focused Toddler Techno show to The Sylvee on Friday, Oct. 16. The early-evening event promises club-style lights, visuals, and remixed nursery rhymes designed for toddlers, children, and their grown-ups, with details and ticket information available on the venue's website.
   

4. One goal enough for Wisconsin men's hockey to close out sweep (madison.com) — UW–Madison men's hockey opened the season strong at the Kohl Center, completing a sweep of Robert Morris behind another shutout performance and timely scoring. Packed stands in Madison saw Badger skaters control play, celebrate multiple goals, and give fans early optimism for the rest of the home schedule this fall and winter.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Trick-or-treaters welcome, come say hi!
    We've gone all out with the decorations, and this year's display is extra spooky. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Midvale Heights)
  • I am out radom walking an i almost tripped over my favorite bird.
    I hope you enjoy their beauty. I am so fortunate. (Nextdoor Bay Creek)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Madison. Apply here.
  • Kwik Trip, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Food Manager in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

Ok Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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