Attendees peruse local art, jewelry, nature-themed gifts

A holiday bazaar Dec. 9 will support Monona’s local nature center and offer a variety of local jewelry, art and nature-themed gifts.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Holiday Bazaar visitors will have the chance to get their photo taken in front of the center’s giant “Science on a Sphere” globe or snow globe.

There is no cost to attend the bazaar, which is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Proceeds from the sale will support hands-on educational programs at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center.

The Aldo Leopold Nature Center is located at 300 Femrite Drive in Monona.

More information on ALNC, visit the organization’s website or or call 608-216-9371.

Madison Jazz Society’s 2012 fall series will end on a charitable note.

The group’s final concert is a big band salute to America’s military veterans on Sunday, Veterans’ Day, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coliseum Bar.  Proceeds from the concert will be given to the Badger Honor Flight program and music will be provided by All That Jazz Big Band.

The purpose of the Honor Flight Network is to ensure that WWII and terminally ill veterans from any war have the opportunity to see the memorials that have been erected in their honor in our nation’s capital Washington, D.C.

Regularly featured at Madison’s Art Fair on the Square and Tunes at Monona Terrace, All That Jazz started in 1985, has opened shows for Rockapella and Tom Wopat, and appeared on the CBS Early Show.

Concert tickets are $20 for MJS members; $25 for non-members and attendees under 18 are free.  Doors open at noon.

Madison Parks will host its inaugural family hoedown at the Olin Park Pavilion.

The event will take place Nov. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The event will include a free hayride, dancing lessons, a music and square dance caller and refreshments.

“The Family Hoedown is an exciting event that will feel right at home at the Olin Park Pavilion,” said Superintendent of the Madison Parks Division, Kevin Briski. “It’s a great way to get together with family and friends this fall and have some old-fashioned fun.”

Tickets are available in advance through Madison Parks and can be purchased in person at the Warner Park Community and Recreation Center or by calling 608-245-3690.

Tickets are available until Nov. 5 for $7.50 per person or $25 for a group of four or more.  Space is limited.