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
Holiday Trash/Recycling Collection
No pickup on Juneteenth, 6/19; pickup will be on Thursday, 6/20. cityofmadison.com/streets. East: 608-246-4532. West: 608-266-4681. Read more
Jun 19, 2024
City of Madison
Sauk County Juneteenth
Hosted by FaithWorks Ministries, 10 am-3 pm, 6/19, Oschner Park, Baraboo, with music by Roscoe Foster & the Rascal Theory, spoken word by Charles Payne, Arsenio Sorrell, and more. Read more
Jun 19, 2024
10:00 AM3:00 PM
Sun Prairie Juneteenth
With community resource fair, kids activities, free community meal, vendors, performances including student poetry readings. Read more
Jun 19, 2024
4:00 PM7:00 PM
Westmorland Fourth of July
Annual celebration, 10 am-2 pm, 7/4, Westmorland Park, with Waunakee Big Band, kids' activities, food. Read more
Jul 4, 2024
10:00 AM2:00 PM
Aug 4, 2024
1:00 PM3:00 PM