🌱 Patch AM: How Sasha’s memory is driving a push to slow Madison’s streets.

What's up Madison! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Sasha's memory is driving a push to slow Madison's streets.

Also on today's calendar: Indigenous Heritage Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Madison community honors teen killed on South Park Street, calls for safer roads (wmtv15news.com) — Hundreds of Madison residents biked and walked from Brittingham Park to the Capitol to honor 17-year-old Sasha Rosen and demand safer streets on South Park Street and beyond. Participants are pushing lawmakers to revive "Sasha's Bill," which would require GPS speed limiters for repeat reckless drivers, while Sasha's family and friends shared memories and urged drivers to slow down and respect pedestrians and cyclists.
   

📸 Around Madison

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Our Lady Peace with The Verve Pipe at The Sylvee →
  The Sylvee, 25 S Livingston St., Madison
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• sunn O))) →
  Madison WI
  8:00 pm
• Our Lady Peace with The Verve Pipe at The Sylvee, Madison →
  The Sylvee, 25 S Livingston St., Madison
  8:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• The Wiz →
  Overture Hall, 201 State St, Madison
Thursday October 8
• Indigenous Heritage Celebration →
  Madison Children's Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison
  5:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson →
  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison
  8:45 pm
Saturday October 10
• Half-Pint Resale Fall Sale →
  Arena at Alliant Energy Center with free parking
  8:00 am
• Black Earth Children's Museum Hosts UW-Madison BOA →
  1131 Mills St, Black Earth
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Tani Diakite and friends! →
  Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
  2:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Science on the Square at Madison Children's Museum →
  Madison Children's Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Black Earth Children's Museum Fire Truck and Reach-a-Child Visit →
  Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth
  11:00 am
• Fall Harvest Festival →
  Midland United Methodist Church, 10235 County Rd KP, Mazomanie
  4:00 pm

📣 Madison Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Madison. Apply here.
• Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Monona

• The Nutcracker (isthmus.com)

Middleton

• Lake Living Awaits at 2609 Middleton Beach Road, Stunning End-of-Street Location (madison.com)
• 'Gilmore Girls' weekend will transform Middleton into Stars Hollow (madison.com)
• Hairball Cat Food Market Forecast Points Higher Toward 2035, Driven by Premiumization and Proactive PET Wellness (indexbox.io)

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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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