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MSCR FIT2GO & Art Cart Underway as of June 14

For Immediate Release

Contact: Nicole Graper at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us

MSCR FREE, MOBILE FITNESS & ARTS SUMMER 2021 ACTIVITIES
MSCR to bring free, accessible recreation to Madison neighborhoods beginning Monday, June 14.

Ready to get outside and play? Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is excited to bring FIT2GO & Art Cart back this summer.

FIT2GO – Free Mobile Recreation

FIT2GO’s first stops are Monday, June 14 at the Haen Family Park, 7702 Tree Ln, 1-3:45pm and at Marlborough Park, 2222 Whenona Dr, 4:30-7:30pm, Madison.

FIT2GO’s mission is to bring free, fun activities and games to Madison neighborhoods. Look for the FIT2GO van and enjoy yard games, scavenger hunts, disc golf, obstacle courses, Imagination Playground and many more engaging activities. Activities are adaptive to any age and ability. The FIT2GO Van also provides environmental education and nature walks.

The FIT2GO drop-in schedule takes place Monday to Friday, June 14 through August 20.

For the complete FIT2GO summer schedule go to mscr.org

ART CART – Celebrating 46 years!

Art Cart also begins on Monday, June 14, 1-4pm at Lucia Crest Park. 514 N Owen Dr, Madison.

The Art Cart is a free, drop-in traveling art program that provides creative art-making experiences to children, ages 3+, and their families. Art Cart is held in partnership with Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMOCA). Like summer 2020, Art Cart is providing ArtKits for families to take home to complete. Directions for each kit are posted on the MSCR YouTube Channel and website. ArtKits are limited and available first-come, first served.  The Art Cart schedule takes place through August 18 and is available at mscr.org.

*MSCR Mobile Meet Ups

Art Cart & FIT2GO will be together for MSCR Mobile Meet Ups – two free programs at the same park!

  • Wednesday, June 16, 4:30-7:30pm at Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd
  • Friday, June 25, 9am-12pm at Reindahl Splash Park, 1818 Portage Rd

MSCR Mobile Meet Ups take place all summer. For a complete schedule, go to mscr.org.

MSCR is Madison’s recreation department offering a wide range of programs for all ages. Programs include arts, enrichment, camps, fitness, outdoors, sports, swimming and more. Go to mscr.org or call 608-204-3000 for more information. 

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Taliesin looking for volunteer subject models, offering free Estate Tours

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DeWitt Women Lead the Way with Recent Elections to Wisconsin County Bar Association Boards of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle M. Friedman
mmf@dewittllp.com / 262-754-2877                                                                       

DeWitt Women Lead the Way with Recent Elections to Wisconsin County Bar Association Boards of Directors

GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP law firm announced Olivia Kelley was elected to the Milwaukee Bar Association’s (MBA) Board of Directors and Jordan Rohlfing was elected to a Director-at-Large position on the Dane County Bar Association’s (DCBA) Board of Directors.

Kelley is a partner in the firm’s Metro-Milwaukee office, Co-Chair of DeWitt’s litigation practice group and Chair of the firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.  She earned a J.D., cum laude, from Marquette University Law School and a B.A. from Marquette University. Kelley is an active member of the Milwaukee Bar Association, Eastern District Bar Association, and Rotary Club of New Berlin.

Rohlfing is a senior associate in DeWitt’s Madison office and is a rising star in its litigation, employment, and construction law practice groups.  She earned a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a B.A. & B.S., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from Loyola University Chicago.  She is an active member of the Dane County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Legal Association for Women.

The DCBA features a diverse membership that includes lawyers, judges, and law students. It offers a multitude of benefits and programs, including timely and informative CLE luncheons, an award-winning mentorship program that pairs new and experienced lawyers, low-cost mediation services, and opportunities to volunteer and offer pro bono services. Established in 1858, the mission of the MBA is to be an inclusive, equitable, and diverse organization that serves the interests of the lawyers, judges, and the people of Milwaukee County.

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and is one of the 10 largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 120 attorneys practicing in Green Bay, Madison and Metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. The firm is known for its work in a variety of legal areas including intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family business, family law, government relations, health care, litigation, real estate, and tax law.  More information is available at dewittllp.com.

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AwardsMall / Total Awards & Promotions, Inc.: Hiring for Admin/Barista/Reception

Admin/Barista/Reception

You’re the newest member of our team if you have a great sense of humor, you make everyone feel like “you got this,” and you light up when customers come in the door.

You’re grounded, self-confident, and work well with others. 

Your education is not our focus but your positive attitude is extremely important. You offer exceptional customer service, and customers love you!

You’ll be the smiling face that welcomes customers. You’ll help them with pick-ups and placing orders. You’ll be the one to make sure that our high quality standards are met with each order.   You’ll also help with marketing tasks.

You can apply your skills with office administration, communicating, customer service, database management, and office administration..

This is a permanent part time position that can grow to full time as our business grows.

You’ll need to be well-presented, trustworthy, and have high attention to detail. You love to create success for yourself and for others.

You’ll love making specialty drinks for our customers and staff.

You are proud to be part of an organization that gives back to non-profits through our Nationwide Trophy Recycling Program.

If you believe this is you, email your résumé or letter of interest to totalawards@gmail.com. Indicate “TotalAdmin” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Contact: Donna Gray

Email: totalawards@gmail.com

Website: AwardsMall.com

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Kraus-Anderson begins construction on Rolling Hills Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center in Sparta, Wis.

SPARTA, Wis. (June 2021) – Kraus-Anderson Madison has begun construction on Rolling Hills, a $20 million Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center located at 14400 County Highway B in Sparta, Wis. 

Designed by Community Living Solutions, LLC, the 80,000-square-foot retirement community features 50 skilled nursing beds, 24 residential care (CBRF) assisted living units, and 24 (RCAC) assisted living apartments with nursing, medical visits, therapy and short-term rehab services available on site.

The new fully handicap accessible complex includes choice menus of health conscience and homemade food, a variety of activities directed by Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, a beauty and barber shop, Bistro and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. The facility also includes a hospital grade ventilation system and other thoughtful design elements to address the current COVID challenges and provide a safer and healthier home now and into the future.

Construction on Rolling Hills Senior Living is expected to be completed in the summer of 2022.

COVID-19: KRAUS-ANDERSON’S COMMITMENT TO JOB SAFETY

As the world continues to deal with and adapt to the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kraus-Anderson’s top priority remains safety. The company has implemented stringent social distancing practices and other elevated safety protocol on construction job sites, details of which can be found at https://www.krausanderson.com/about/kraus-anderson-responds-to-covid-19/​.

About Kraus-Anderson

Established in 1897, Kraus-Anderson (www.krausanderson.com) is one of the nation’s premier commercial general contractors and construction managers, which has been leading the charge in sustainable design and construction for the last 25 years. With deep experience in healthcare construction, the company is currently ranked 16th in the nation among the top health care general contractors in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare magazine. Kraus-Anderson, an EEO/AA employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison, Wis., Bismarck, N.D., and Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn.

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