Supply Chain Shortages + Sustainability + Koala Saving Art

Happy Sunday, Madison! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and milder. High: 66 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories today in Madison:

1. Global supply chain shortages are affecting business—and, of course, Madison is no exception. Customers might find these shortages especially noticeable in grocery stores or businesses looking to build homes or in need of manufacturing parts. (Wisconsin State Journal)
2. James LaGro, a professor of urban and regional planning at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains how and why Madison needs to focus on sustainability—especially as its population continues to grow. This includes a need for the city to invest in public transportation, accessible park space and expanding social/economic opportunities for residents. (WORT)
3. A Madison mother and daughter duo are using their art to help out koalas in Australia. Through their Etsy shop, HisaCatEyeDesigns, they sell multi-use neck gaiters that feature drawings of eyes. (WMTV - NBC15)
4. Madison and Dane County farms are experience booming business this fall. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)

Today in Madison:

• Wolf Awareness Week — Sierra Club :Wisconsin John Muir Chapter (8:00 AM)
• Family Day — Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM)
• No F-35s Caravan (Cars and Bikes!) — Citywide (12:00 PM)

Madison Patch Notebook

• Discover Wisconsin shares a video: "Come along with @AlexWehrley as she hits the roads to explore some of the state's most iconic views on our scenic route to Lambeau Field! Watch the newest #DiscoverWisconsin original short 'It's a Sign' and join us in taking the pledge w..." (Instagram)
• Madison Audubon shares a moment: "The sunset at Goose Pond Sanctuary tonight was glorious. Come check it out this weekend, along with all the beautiful nature that surrounds it." (Facebook)
• Madison Children's Museum has activities coming up: "Baby's First Halloween activities continue this weekend! Come for the farmer's market, stay for Halloween crafts and activities throughout the museum, including an adorable selfie-station in the Wonderground." (Facebook)
• Downtown Madison wants you to mark your calendars: "Don't forget to stop by this incredible new exhibit at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art!! It'll be up through Jan. 23, 2022 with companion events like the Community Cartonera Workshop happening tomorrow (10/16) and the Nov. 18 virtual lecture on 'Labor Migration from Mexico to the Heartland,' with Professor Armando Ibarra." (Facebook)

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— Molly Carmichael

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