Isthmus Giving
The page escape
Q: What is hard to pick, but easy to wrap? A: Books. The well-chosen gift book can pique someone’s interest and create a whole new passion. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
Palate pleasers
These food-gift suggestions are popular for really good reasons. These artisanal food producers really know how to please a range of finicky palates. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
More cowbell?
A lot of folks have some form of musical expression in them, just waiting for an open channel. Here are some ideas of gifts for wannabe musicians and music lovers. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
The journey is its own reward
The holidays may not seem the best time to bring up climate change. But with these gifts you can encourage your loved ones to seek out alternative modes of transportation, and enjoy them, too. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
Choose your own party
Holiday entertaining can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Presenting options to your guests means everybody’s happy. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
Full speed ahead
Access Ability Wisconsin helps get outdoor enthusiasts with limited mobility back into nature. It’s all with the aid of an all-terrain outdoor wheelchair. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
Holiday Events
Memorial Day Ceremony
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs commemoration, 11 am, 5/26, Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove. Read more
May 26, 2024
11:00 AM
Memorial Day Ceremony
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs commemoration, 10 am, 5/27, Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King. Read more
May 27, 2024
10:00 AM
Fitchburg Memorial Day Observance
12:30 pm, 5/27, Gorman Wayside Park, Fitchburg, with talk by Fitchburg Police Sgt. Johnathan Parker. If rain: Fire Station 1, 5791 Lacy Road. Read more
May 27, 2024
12:30 PM
Avenue of Flags
Annual American Legion Post 151 ceremony, with speakers, wreath placement. Read more
May 27, 2024
2:00 PM
Juneteenth in the Park
Annual celebration of African American heritage & emancipation, 6/15: parade 10:45 am, from Fountain of Life (staging begins 10 am), celebration noon-6 pm, Penn Park. More events: kujichaguliamcsd.org. Read more
Jun 15, 2024
10:00 AM6:00 PM
Aug 4, 2024
1:00 PM3:00 PM