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In today's newsletter:

  • When and where can you give blood in Madison this winter?
  • Want to hear Four Seasons hits live right here in Madison?
  • How a Madison volunteer studio is winning film awards worldwide

Also on today's calendar: 5 Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online) and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Madisonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 52 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain from late morning on, temps: high: 44, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 46 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Madison Blood Drives Set for January and April as Organizers Highlight National Blood Donor Month (tapinto.net) — Madison residents will have several chances to donate blood locally this January, with more community drives coming in April at spots like the Madison United Methodist Church and the YMCA. Organizers stress that winter donations are especially important and say a single one-hour visit can help up to three patients across the region.
   

2. The Jersey Four featuring Gerry Polci to Perform at Drew University (newjerseystage.com) — A major tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons is coming to Drew University’s Concert Hall in Madison on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 3 p.m. The Jersey Four, featuring original Four Seasons member Gerry Polci, will perform classic hits, share behind-the-scenes stories, and lead sing-alongs at the venue on Madison Avenue.
   

3. Short Film Company Earns Early Festival Wins as Madison Based Volunteer Studio Gains Industry Momentum (tapinto.net) — A Madison-based volunteer film studio, Mortenveld Productions, is drawing international attention as its short film “Company” racks up early festival awards and strong audience response. Headquartered in Madison and built on a community-driven model, the team plans a New Jersey premiere this spring while continuing to grow its reputation on the indie film circuit.
   

4. Boys Basketball: Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference stats leaders through Jan. 7 (nj.com subscription) — A Madison High School boys basketball player is highlighted in coverage of Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference stat leaders through Jan. 7, showcasing how local athletes stack up statewide. The piece links to sortable tables of top scorers, rebounders, passers, and more across the conference.
   

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