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Morning Madison! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one foster alum is taking youth concerns to Madison lawmakers
  • Why Madison Christians marched around Capitol Square for transgender safety Sunday
  • How Madison neighbors can help plant 400 olive trees abroad

Also on today's calendar: Baby New Year Party and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Monday: Snow in the morning, up to 1", with a high of 21 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: A bit of afternoon snow, temps: high: 28, low: 23.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a snow shower, with a high of 25 and low of 0 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Foster Child Becomes WI Youth Advisory Council Leader (urbanmilwaukee.com) — Wisconsin’s Youth Advisory Council, which includes an annual advocacy trip to Madison to meet legislators, has a new vice president focused on improving life for foster youth. Milwaukee resident Angel Shelton is pushing for better transportation, more engaged social workers, stronger foster parent training, and expanded mental health support, while also planning public outreach like TikTok videos and mental health panels.
   

• Madison Christians gather at Capitol to protest violence against transgender people (wmtv15news.com) — On Sunday, queer- and trans-affirming Christians gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol in downtown Madison for a march and sung prayer service opposing violence against transgender people. Organizers framed the event, held around Capitol Square and inside the Rotunda, as a faith-based response to religious rhetoric in national debates over gender-affirming care and pledged more such actions ahead.
   

• Madison-Rafah Sister City Project's Annual olive tree planting campaign; make a donation today (wibailoutpeople.org) — A Madison-based volunteer group is asking local residents to help close a small fundraising gap so they can sponsor 400 olive trees for Palestinian farmers through the Madison–Masafer Yatta Grove. Donations, including gift dedications, support replanting trees destroyed in West Bank violence, with contributions accepted online or by mail to the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🎅 Santa didn't bring Carmy a forever family 🎅.
    Carmy has been waiting for 18 months and is a good listener, a super cuddler, and is great on leash. Carmy is available for adoption from Albert's… (Nextdoor Arbor Hills)
  • I am looking for suggestions for adult books that have no sad parts in them and preferably are laugh out loud funny.
    But no deaths no sickness just somebody’s funny experiences somewhere. (Nextdoor Midvale Heights)
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Madison. Apply here.
  • FedEx posted a job opening for Material Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like) in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

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  • Balanced budget a priority in Dane County Executive's first year (gazettextra.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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