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Contest offers website help to area non-profits

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 8:59am

Area businesses collaborate for 'Wish on a Website'

A Monona woman together with three area businesses are offering their services to a lucky Dane County non-profit through a contest.

Maggie Baum of Maggie B. Communications partnered with Waterfront Graphic Design, Beth Skogen Photography and StoryFirst Media to create the "Wish on a Website" promotion, offering the opportunity of a variety of services to help out a community organization.

In a news release on her website, Baum said the idea behind the contest is to give back to the community.

"In this economic climate organizations are really fighting for resources and fundraising dollars and this is one small way we can help make their efforts go a little farther," Baum wrote.

The winner will receive a website design, a photography session with free images, a 2-minute documentary video and copywriting to help the chosen organization better reach the community.

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Verona returns to state boys hockey tournament

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 8:34am

Verona returns to state boys hockey tournament

The Verona Wildcats play in the first quarterfinal game at the WIAA state boys hockey tournament Thursday at Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

Verona faces Wausau West at noon in the first game of the tournament.

The Wildcats made it to the state semifinals last year, but lost 13 players off the roster this year.

Seven players who played at state last year are on the Wildcats roster this year, but a number of new faces, including a revamped defensive corps has helped get the team back to the state's final eight again in 2013.

Head Coach Joel Marshall said: "What our new guys have done that was the big question mark in our D-corps, but being able to compete and do the things they've done this season was a little bit of a surprise from our side for sure -- a pleasant surprise."

Verona brings a 25-2 record into the state tournament and is riding a 10-game winning streak.

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Mothers, sons invited to warm up with winter luau

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 5:02pm

Mothers, sons invited to warm up with winter luau

DJ to spin at Friday parks dept. party

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Free tax seminar offered in Spanish

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013, 6:25pm

Local accountant to lead business org's a.m. course

A Latino business organization will offer a free session on taxes for Spanish speakers.

The Latino Chamber of Commerce's March 2 seminar "Taxes for small businesses" will be presented in Spanish at Centro Hispano, 810 Badger Road in Madison.

Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County Coordinator Maria Gualda said the group is expecting about 25-30 students for the four-hour course.

An area accountant, Julia Arata-Fratta will lead the session beginning at 9 a.m.

En Español:
Registrate para el seminario gratuito que tendrá lugar 2 de Marzo de 9 a.m.-1 p.m. "Impuestos Para Pequeños Negocios" será en Centro Hispano y será ofrecido en Español.
Para registrarse, llame a Maria Gualda al 608-712-3522 o envie un correo electronico.

-IF YOU GO-

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Olbrich expansion project seeks public input

Submitted by Christian Von P... on Friday, February 15th, 8:28 pm

Olbrich Gardens to host redevelopment meetings

Olbrich Botanical Gardens will host a series of meetings for public input on a development plan for new buildings.

Olbrich is working with HGA, an architectural firm, to evaluate building needs. Final recommendations may include additions and renovations, a news release said.

An upcoming meeting on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on pre-design planning is the second in a series of planning forums.

Three more meetings will be held through May 20.

The planning process will begin with a declaration of guiding principles. Schematic design input forums will follow.

Olbrich said it will maintain up-to-date information on meeting notes on its website.

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Nature center to host Steampunk event

Submitted by Christian Von P... on Friday, February 15th, 8:00 am

Costume event to raise funds for center's programs

The Aldo Leopold Nature Center is hosting a costume-themed fundraiser at its Monona location.

"Full Steam Ahead," is a Steampunk-themed costume party intended to raise funds for the organization’s educational programs.

Local music and interactive displays will be featured at the event. A costume contest will also prize top-dressed participants.

Local beer, wine and appetizers will be available.

Steampunk attire is encouraged and will be sold at the door. Admission is $25 on the day of the event and $20 for advance registration.

For more information and to register, visit www.naturenet.com/alnc.

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Senator to talk with seniors on mining bill

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter

Saturday, February 2nd, 2013, 9:00am

Senator to talk with seniors on mining bill

Democrat will discuss issues on the controversial legislation at forum

The Madison Senior Center downtown will host a presentation with Senator Tim Cullen in mid-February on mining legislation.

Cullen, D-Janesville, will talk about mining issues and take questions on Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. in a political forum at the center.

As part of a Senate committee on mining, Cullen heard testimony from experts and people affected by the proposal to mine iron ore in Northern Wisconsin. He drafted a bill to permit mining without changing environmental protections.

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