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In today's newsletter:

• Want a say in downtown Madison's future? Don't miss this open house.
• What big changes could be coming to James Madison Park's shoreline?
• Need childcare at 2 a.m.? See how this new Madison center helps.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Periods of sun with a t-storm, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 73, low: 58.
• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 70 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Envision Downtown Madison Open House #3 (cityofmadison.com) — Madison residents are invited to an Envision Downtown Madison open house on Oct. 1 at the Madison Municipal Building, with an option to join via Zoom. You'll hear about proposed public and private initiatives, plus a draft land use framework that will guide future downtown development, and can ask questions with translation support available for Spanish and other languages by request.
   

2. City seeks millions to bolster James Madison Park upgrades, lake access (captimes.com) — City officials are pursuing a $2.3 million federal grant to match local funds for long-planned upgrades at James Madison Park, just north of the Capitol. If approved, Madison residents could see a new shelter, safer crossings, a naturalized Lake Mendota shoreline, and better waterfront access, expanding scarce downtown park space and improving everyday lake use.
   

3. 24-hour child care center opens in Madison (wmtv15news.com) — Parents in Madison who work nights, weekends, or holidays now have a new option: Moe's Care Bears, a 24-hour childcare center serving kids from six weeks to 13 years old. Founded by local mom Moneisha Dorsey, the center aims to support families with nontraditional schedules so children have safe, consistent care whenever parents are on the job.
   

4. Airport X-ray shows terrifying object taped in carry-on to skip checked baggage fee (foxnews.com) — Travelers flying out of Madison's Dane County Regional Airport are being reminded not to pack prohibited items after TSA officers found a knife taped inside a passenger's carry-on bag. The woman admitted she hid it to avoid a checked-bag fee before a camping trip, and officers confiscated the knife while allowing her to continue traveling.
   

5. Apprenticeship center opens in Madison (wmtv15news.com) — A new Center for Apprenticeship Excellence has just opened in Madison, giving hundreds of local apprentices access to eight classrooms and three hands-on labs for construction trades training. Run by Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, the center will serve about 500 of the state's 2,800 apprentices, offering three- to five-year programs in 12 different trades right here in the city.
   

📸 Around Madison

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 23
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Von Maur, 36 W Towne Mall, Madison
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• WI Saddlebred Futurity Horse Show →
  Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison
• Family Photo Class + Session →
  University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison
• Do It To Julia! - the Livestream →
  Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson Street, Madison
Thursday September 24
• Embody the Graceful Warrior Autumn Equinox Ritual Dance →
  Ether Wellness, 25 N Pinckney St, Madison
  6:00 pm
• Lucie Rose 🌹 →
  Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
  7:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Candlelight: Mozart vs Beethoven →
  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison
  6:30 pm
• Candlelight: Anime Soundtracks →
  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison
  8:45 pm
Sunday September 27
• Scottish Showcase →
  7734 Terrace Ave, Middleton
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
• Oktoberfest! →
  Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
  12:00 pm
• Oktoberfest & UW Homecoming Celebration! →
  Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Annual reminder to please omit fake cobwebs from your Halloween decorations.
  They pose serious risks to wildlife, property, and the environment primarily through animal entanglement, high flammability, and long-term… (Nextdoor Sherman)
• #reunited Owner found
  Missing cat-1003 Huxley St. whose young cat is this? Aqua collar and bell Very young, sweet Water and canned sardines given. Very hungry!! (Nextdoor Sherman)

• Mister Car Wash posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Madison. Apply here.
• University of Wisconsin posted a job opening for Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist (Clinical Track) 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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