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š± Free kidsā concert coming to Verona Senior Center this August
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In today's newsletter:
- Free kidsā concert coming to Verona Senior Center this August
- Why a Verona native is returning home to boost Badger hockey
- Why a Verona lawmaker clashed over DPI transparency and funding
Also on today's calendar: Charlie Berens and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; warm, with a high of 79 and low of 38 degrees.
- Saturday: Windy; clearing, much colder, temps: high: 48, low: 30.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny; windy, chilly, with a high of 50 and low of 25 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Overture Center Will Host Free KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA Summer Performances (broadwayworld.com) ā Families in Verona can catch a free Kids in the Rotunda concert when Istvan & His Imaginary Band performs at the Verona Senior Center on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. The broader series brings several kid-focused music and workshop events to Madison, Baraboo, and other nearby spots throughout the summer. 
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ā¢ Former Edgewood HS, Penn State star JJ Wiebusch transfers home to Wisconsin (news8000.com) ā A hometown connection is heading back as Verona native and former Edgewood High School standout JJ Wiebusch transfers from Penn State to play hockey for the Wisconsin Badgers. After Wisconsinās national title game run and several NHL departures, his proven Big Ten scoring should give local fans another reason to follow the Badgers closely next season. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ DPI adamant waterpark conference wasn't public meeting, others disagree (gazettextra.com) ā A state Capitol hearing on the Department of Public Instructionās Wisconsin Dells conference featured Rep. Mike Bare, D-Verona, pressing colleagues to support more funding so DPI can handle public records requests without diverting resources from investigations. The debate highlighted sharp partisan disagreement over transparency, whether the 88-member committeeās work should be public, and whether funding is the right fix. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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UW Varsity Band Concert
Kohl Center, 601 W Dayton St, Madison
7:30 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Euchre Tournament
Verona Area Chamber of Commerce , 120 W Verona Ave , Verona
12:30 pm -
Skatepark Design Workshop
Verona, WI Calendar , 130 N. Franklin St. , Verona
6:00 pm -
SOMS Track Meet: HOME at BRMS
Badger Ridge Middle School , 300 Richard St , Verona
4:15 pm -
Verona Optimists Monthly Guest Meeting
Verona Senior Center , 108 Paoli Street , Verona
6:30 pm -
Arbor Day Presentation
Verona, WI Calendar , 108 Paoli Street , Verona
11:00 am -
Prescription Drug Takeback Event
Verona, WI Calendar , 111 Lincoln Street , Verona
9:00 am -
Charlie Berens
Overture Center for the Arts , 201 State St , Madison
7:00 pm
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Friday May 8
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š Events Nearby
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Ladies Night At Crash Box Therapy - Friday
Crash Box Therapy , 319 W Beltline Hwy , Fitchburg
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Housing Navigation Services with Urban Triage
Central Library - Study Room 211
1:00 pm -
Shorewood Popcorn Sale
Shorewood Hills El Madison, WI 53705
3:20 pm -
Scrap Art
Fitchburg, WI Calendar , 5530 Lacy Road , Fitchburg
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have 4 new tires in my garage and need to find someone to install them.
Where can I drive my car along with these new tires to get them installed. (Many places want you to buy the tires from them - in my case I have themā¦ (Nextdoor Sonnet Dr)
- Noodles & Company posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member - Cook in Verona. Apply here.
- Epic posted a job opening for Kitchen Steward in Verona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Verona here.
š Nearby News
Fitchburg
- Small Business Council Testimony on "How the Working Families Tax Cut Act is Affecting America's Small Businesses" (uschamber.com)
- Kewaunee Scientific (NASDAQ:KEQU) Stock Price Crosses Below 200-Day Moving Average - Time to Sell? (marketbeat.com)
Middleton
- 6221 Old Middleton Rd, Madison, WI 53705 (realtor.com)
- This Wisconsin Museum Is Famous For The Most Unforgettable Condiment Collection You'll Ever Find (myfamilytravels.com)
- Inbox: They're going to find out what they got (packers.com)
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