- (218 KB PDF)Community News
New Innovations Making Lakes Clean, Less Green
August, 2010
The PDF article from Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk highlights the measures taken by farmers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Madison Community Foundation, and The Clean Lakes Alliance to help improve the quality of our lakes.
Homeowner Deadline for New Smoke Alarm Ordinance is August 15, 2010
August, 2010
After years of using the switch to Daylight Savings Time as a reminder to change smoke alarm batteries, the City of Madison Fire Department is encouraging residents to change their smoke alarms. Under the new ordinance, all smoke alarms must have 10-year lithium batteries or a hard-wired system with battery back-up. Smoke alarms with 9-volt batteries should no longer be used unless they are being used as a battery back-up to a hard-wired alarm. This requirement is for all residential structures, including owner-occupied, single-family housing. A similar requirement went into effect last summer for owners of multi-unit buildings.
Please read this PDF article.
City Council Votes on Nearby Walgreens Liquor Licenses on August 3, 2010
July, 2010
Read the letter from Maureen Busalacchi to find out how to communicate your concerns about this topic before the deadline.
Advocacy Training Workshops
July/August 2010
Learn how to write letters, give testimony and effectively communicate with local policy makers and media about the effects of alcohol-related violence and crime in Madison. Read flyer.
SHARE Celebrates 25th Anniversary
August, 2010
SHARE is a nonprofit, volunteer-run food buying club that helps families save 30-50% on supermarket quality food. Everyone is welcome to save on food and help their community without any membership fees. Go to the SHARE Website www.sharewi.org to find the host site nearest you. See the attached document about their August promotion. Read flyer.
Neighborhood News
August 2010 Newsletter Available for Download
July, 2010
The August 2010 Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (900 KB).
July Fourth Neighborhood Parade
July, 2010
The weather cooperated for a fun parade and lunch. Pictures coming soon.
May 2010 Newsletter Now Available for Download
May, 2010
The May 2010 Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (666 KB).
2010 Easter Egg Hunt
March, 2010
The neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, April 3rd, 9:45a at Haen Park. The children who made it out on the windy morning had more than a thousand candy-filled eggs to find.
Notice Regarding Neighborhood Garage Sale
March, 2010
Please note that the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Garage Sale referenced in the February 2010 newsletter has been cancelled. If you have any questions please contact Giselle Grad at ggrad@charter.net.
February 2010 Newsletter Now Available for Download
February, 2010
The February 2010 Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (417 KB).
State of the District - January 25, 2010
January, 2010
The State of the District presentation by Madison Schools Superintendent Daniel Nerad is available on the web at MMSD-TV Cable Channels website here.
November 2009 Newsletter Now Available for Download
November, 2009
The November 2009 Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (618 KB).
SCNA Family Ice Cream Social
August, 2009
A small group of neighbors enjoyed hot dogs and root beer floats on a beautiful day at the annual Ice Cream Social on August 30th. The event was sponsored by the Neighborhood Association and organized by Gisele Grad.
August 2009 Newsletter Now Available for Download
August, 2009
The August 2009 Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (252 KB).
2009 Progressive Dinner a Wonderful Evening
August, 2009
A group of 30 Sauk Creek neighbors participated in the Annual Progressive Dinner on Saturday, Aug 15th. Beginning with appetizers at the home of Sabine and Steve Lamer, the whole group moved to Ginny and Scott Ransom's house for dinner. Barb and Pat Finley hosted dessert. The Neighborhood Association catered the food so that hosts didn't have to cook! It was a great evening with perfect weather.
Special thanks to coordinator Beth Dawson, our hosts, and to Gisele Grad for helping in our wine choices and purchase.
