🌱 Granddaughter Chases Intruder + Dane County Community Survey

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First, today's weather:

An icy mix, up to 1"; colder. High: 25 Low: 8.

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Here are the top three stories today in Madison:

1. After an intruder broke into a woman's home on the Near East Side, the woman's granddaughter chased the perpetrator from the property. According to Madison police, the woman was so frightened by the incident that she fled the scene and called her granddaughter, who chased the man out of the residence before officers arrived. The man, who was not publicly identified, was taken to jail on tentative charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct. (Madison.com)
2. As part of YWCA Madison's Race and Gender Equity programming, Amplify Madison has awarded funding to 24 local women whose work uplifts the community. According to a press release, this year's awardees are "courageously creating empowering and healing-centered initiatives to amplify how we take care of ourselves, of each other, and across communities in Madison." These women will be honored on Mar. 4 during a virtual event, with an opportunity for event attendees to learn about the awardees' initiatives and get involved. (Isthmus)
3. As part of its newly-launched independent evaluation of equity and access at Dane County Parks and the Henry Vilas Zoo, the county is asking for community feedback. The survey is designed to inform recommendations that will improve accessibility for all community members. Visit the link to learn more and access the survey. (Madison Patch)

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Today in Madison:

• Madison Writing Assistance - Goodman South (10:30 AM)
• Winning The War For Talent: A Conversation With Leaders - Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (Virtual Event) (12:00 PM)
• DANEnet Computer Skills Class - Madison Public Library (5:30 PM)
• Finding Your Roots (Online Event) - South Madison Branch Library (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• From hypnosis shows to a virtual ball, here's what's happening around Madison this week. (Madison Patch)
• Madison Opera celebrated its final performance of "She Loves Me" this past weekend. (Facebook)
• Find your next dream job in Madison with Patch and ZipRecruiter's latest roundup. (Madison Patch)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.