🌱 Renewable Construction Demonstration + Wisconsin Film Festival

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, breezy and cooler. High: 45 Low: 32.

Here are the top three stories in Madison today:

1. Madison Girl Scouts participated in a low carbon concrete display during a Madison Public Works meeting on Wednesday. The troops were raising awareness about sustainable construction practices while learning about the industry. The troop learned that cement, a critical ingredient in concrete, contributes seven percent of the world's carbon dioxide emissions. (WKOW)
2. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources warns Madison residents to avoid bats as they emerge from hibernation. The small winged mammals take up to twenty minutes to become fully alert which may cause residents to think they need assistance. Click the link for the full list of advice given by the Department of Natural Resources. (WMSN Fox 47 Madison)
3. The Wisconsin Film Festival is finally returning to in-person screenings after holding virtual screenings for the last three years. The festival wraps up screenings today at University of Wisconsin theatres. The festival is free to University of Wisconsin students and non-students can purchase passes for $25. (The Badger Herald)

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Today in Madison:

• Board Of Directors Meeting At The Verona Area Chamber Of Commerce (8:00 AM)
• We Read On The Spot At Sequoya Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Teen And Tween Maker Time At Lakeview Branch Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The University of Wisconsin-Madison reminds the community that Terrace Time is back. The chairs have made their long-awaited reappearance. (Facebook)
• The Museum of Wisconsin Art highlights its Nast Family Fellow in Education Nia Wilson exhibit. Click to learn more. (Instagram)
• YWCA Madison will present the 47th Annual Women of Distinction Leadership Awards on May 26. (Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.