🌱 Metro Transit Draft Network Plan + Free Food Service Workshop

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First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m.. High: 36 Low: 24.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Madison:

1. UW-Madison Division of Extension Community Food Systems Program will be providing workshops free of cost for food entrepreneurs. The workshops will be hosted from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. every Monday from Mar. 7 through Apr. 4. Sessions will be focused on social media marketing best practices, business development tools, and more. A full list of speakers and topics can be found at the link. (HNGnews.com)
2. A new draft network plan for Metro Transit was released to the public this week. While the redesign promises more frequent and direct services, the amount of time it takes to get there may increase for some residents. With new route designs, bus stops may be farther for some than they once were. (Madison.com)
3. At Bloom Bake Shop, owner Annemarie Maitri is excited about the connections she makes with her customers. She loves to feel like a small part of your special day when you request baked goods from her shop. The Madison bakery serves French-style pastries, fresh bread daily, and American classics. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)

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Today in Madison:

• Madison Writing Assistance at Lakeview (4:00 PM)
• Virtual Pakistani Cooking Class From Madison Public Library (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Madison Museum of Contemporary Art invites you to meet one of the 2022 Wisconsin Triennial artists! Joya Jean is a natural talent in expressing her innermost thoughts and uplifting those around her. (Facebook)
• Yesterday was National Love Your Pet Day! Don't have a pet but you're looking for one? Visit the Dane County Humane Society website to see those available! (Facebook)
• The Henry Vilas Zoo is hiring a Guest Services Coordinator. This job offers benefits and the position pays $28.40/hour; the last day to apply is Mar. 3rd. (Facebook)

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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.