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SUMMARY:Dining on the Sixth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Irish lunch on Friday March 6th\, 2026.  We will meet at Erins Snug Irish Pub at 12PM for lunch.  The address is 4601 American Parkway.   Register with Gail Holmes by March 3rd.  See the newsletter for complete details.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/dining-on-the-sixth/
LOCATION:Erins Snug Pub\, 4601 American Parkway\, Madison\, WI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Holmes":MAILTO:glholmes@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260210T015806Z
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SUMMARY:International Festival Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed to staff a booth. Please consider sharing our mission and your knowledge\, support\, and welcoming energy with festival participants for an hour\, two hours or more.  Contact Jan Barbone at madcapjan@yahoo.com or call Jan at 608-219-7479 to sign-up for times that you are available to volunteer.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/international-festival-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Overture Hall\, 201 State St\, Madison\, WI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Barbone":MAILTO:madcapjan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the book Orhan’s Inheritance\, a novel by Aline Ohanesian.   “When Orhan’s brilliant and eccentric grandfather\, who built a dynasty out of making cilium rugs\, is found dead in a vat of dye\, Orhan inherits the decades old business.  But\, his grandfather’s will raises more questions than it answers.  Kemal has led the family estate to a stranger thousands of miles away\, an aging woman in a retirement home in Los Angeles.  Her existence and secrecy about her past only deepen the mystery of why Orhan’s grandfather would have left their home to this woman rather than his own family. ”
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/book-club-28/
LOCATION:Zoom – within your own home!\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Marian Ehrenberg":MAILTO:marianeh2014@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260302T230026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T230026Z
UID:5985-1774441800-1774452600@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Second Harvest
DESCRIPTION:With monthly opportunities\, you can choose a date that works around your travels\, winter get-aways\, and other obligations. All you need to do is respond toan email sent in the middle ofthemonth. Mary Crave lets Second Harvest know how many will be coming so they can plan accordingly. The distribution center is located at 2602   Dairy Drive\, Madison\, just minutes from Stoughton Rd and the Beltline. \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/second-harvest-18/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin\, 2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, 53719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Crave":MAILTO:mary.crave@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260302T231805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T231805Z
UID:6003-1776519000-1776526200@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of FF Wisconsin-Madison invites all members to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting on Saturday\, April 18\, from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Middleton Public Library. Full details along with information on who to send your RSVP will be in the April newsletter. The FF bylaws require a quorum of 25% of the membership in attendance to hold the annual business meeting. The Board hopes to see you on April 18!
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Middleton Library\, 7475 Hubbard Ave\, Middleton\, WI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260302T232244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T232531Z
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SUMMARY:Adopt A Highway
DESCRIPTION:Our first Adopt a Highway clean up for the season is on Monday April 20th\, 1-3pm. Come help our environment while enjoying some fresh spring weather. Meet up on Highway 51 (Parking on Highway 51 at the intersection with Tower Drive – there is a large gravel shoulder to park on. See map link below. Note\, there is a Tower Rd that intersects with Highway 51 near McFarland that could be confused with our location. Another way to find it is to search for “Altemus Corners House Bed and Breakfast” in google maps\, which is at the same intersection. https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9186274\,-89.1515839\,15z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D \nThese are the dates for the rest of 2026: \n• Sun June 7\, 6-8 pm \n• Tues Sept 8\, 10am-12pm \n• Sun Oct 11\, 2-4pm \nPlease contact Stephanie Vanden Bush (sljacobs2@gmail.com \nor 920-676-1441) to commit or with questions
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/adopt-a-highway-5/
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Vanden Bush":MAILTO:sljacobs2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20250902T183519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T205433Z
UID:5849-1776988800-1777334399@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:North American Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:The North American Regional Conference will be held from April 24 – April 27 in Memphis Tennessee.  Join fellow club members from around North America in fabulous Memphis.  You can network with other members\, meet FFI staff and attend workshops that will provide information about Friendship Force and its activities. \nConference Opportunity Memphis\, Tennessee – April 2026 \nTo encourage participation in the 2026 FFI North American Conference to be held at The Hyatt Centric Hotel on Beale Street in Memphis TN from April 24-27\, the FFWM Board of \n*NEWS FLASH * Registration is now open!  Early Bird Special -Register by November 10th for just $280\, regular price is $320 \nDirectors will provide financial assistance to five club members who attend and who are willing to assume leadership roles in the Madison club. The conference registration fee plus some funds to partially \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/north-american-regional-conference/
LOCATION:TO Be Announced
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T153000
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CREATED:20260302T230224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T230224Z
UID:5987-1777422600-1777476600@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Second Harvest
DESCRIPTION:With monthly opportunities\, you can choose a date that works around your travels\, winter get-aways\, and other obligations. All you need to do is respond toan email sent in the middle ofthemonth. Mary Crave lets Second Harvest know how many will be coming so they can plan accordingly. The distribution center is located at 2602   Dairy Drive\, Madison\, just minutes from Stoughton Rd and the Beltline. \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/second-harvest-19/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin\, 2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, 53719\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Crave":MAILTO:mary.crave@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
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CREATED:20250902T184052Z
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UID:5852-1778803200-1779235199@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Outbound to Sacramento\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Applications are open now…. Please apply…  coordinators are Pat Watson and Lise Skofronick.  See your email messages and newsletter for current information.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/outbound-to-sacramento-ca/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T153000
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CREATED:20260302T230351Z
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UID:5989-1779885000-1779895800@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Second Harvest
DESCRIPTION:With monthly opportunities\, you can choose a date that works around your travels\, winter get-aways\, and other obligations. All you need to do is respond toan email sent in the middle ofthemonth. Mary Crave lets Second Harvest know how many will be coming so they can plan accordingly. The distribution center is located at 2602   Dairy Drive\, Madison\, just minutes from Stoughton Rd and the Beltline. \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/second-harvest-20/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Food Bank\, 2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53718
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Crave":MAILTO:mary.crave@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260302T230507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T230507Z
UID:5991-1782304200-1782315000@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Second Harvest
DESCRIPTION:With monthly opportunities\, you can choose a date that works around your travels\, winter get-aways\, and other obligations. All you need to do is respond toan email sent in the middle ofthemonth. Mary Crave lets Second Harvest know how many will be coming so they can plan accordingly. The distribution center is located at 2602   Dairy Drive\, Madison\, just minutes from Stoughton Rd and the Beltline. \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/second-harvest-21/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Food Bank\, 2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53718
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Crave":MAILTO:mary.crave@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20250902T181026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T020059Z
UID:5847-1784016000-1784653200@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Journey
DESCRIPTION:New Zealand has canceled.  At this point\, it appears that a group from the Quad Cities will join us for 3-4 days. \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/wairarapa-new-zealand/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260302T230640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T230640Z
UID:5993-1785328200-1785339000@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Second Harvest
DESCRIPTION:With monthly opportunities\, you can choose a date that works around your travels\, winter get-aways\, and other obligations. All you need to do is respond toan email sent in the middle ofthemonth. Mary Crave lets Second Harvest know how many will be coming so they can plan accordingly. The distribution center is located at 2602   Dairy Drive\, Madison\, just minutes from Stoughton Rd and the Beltline. \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/second-harvest-22/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin\, 2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, 53719\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Crave":MAILTO:mary.crave@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260302T230831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T230831Z
UID:5995-1787747400-1787758200@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Second Harvest
DESCRIPTION:With monthly opportunities\, you can choose a date that works around your travels\, winter get-aways\, and other obligations. All you need to do is respond toan email sent in the middle ofthemonth. Mary Crave lets Second Harvest know how many will be coming so they can plan accordingly. The distribution center is located at 2602   Dairy Drive\, Madison\, just minutes from Stoughton Rd and the Beltline. \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/second-harvest-23/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin\, 2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, 53719\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Crave":MAILTO:mary.crave@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20250902T184833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T185019Z
UID:5856-1788336000-1788368400@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Inbound Lower Columbia club
DESCRIPTION:Exact Dates TBD Hosts\, journey coordinators and committee members are still being recruited to assist with this inbound journey.   Current estimated dates\, September 2026
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/inbound-lower-columbia-club/
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Miller":MAILTO:tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260302T232742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T232742Z
UID:6012-1788861600-1788868800@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Highway Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Our third Highway Clean up is September 8. Come help our environment while enjoying some cooler fall weather. Meet up on Highway 51 (Parking on Highway 51 at the intersection with Tower Drive – there is a large gravel shoulder to park on. See map link below. Note\, there is a Tower Rd that intersects with Highway 51 near McFarland that could be confused with our location. Another way to find it is to search for “Altemus Corners House Bed and Breakfast” in google maps\, which is at the same intersection. https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9186274\,-89.1515839\,15z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/highway-clean-up/
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Vanden Bush":MAILTO:sljacobs2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20250902T184555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T020007Z
UID:5854-1789977600-1790442000@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Outbound to Seferehiser\, Türkiye
DESCRIPTION:EXACT DATES TBD   This outbound journey is tentatively planned for late September but exact dates have yet to be determined. Seferihisar is located to the south of İzmir and is a place where nature\, history\, and sea come together to promise peace to its visitors all year long.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/outbound-to-seferehiser-turkiye/
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Speck":MAILTO:kspeckemeny@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260302T230943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T230943Z
UID:5997-1790771400-1790782200@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Second Harvest
DESCRIPTION:With monthly opportunities\, you can choose a date that works around your travels\, winter get-aways\, and other obligations. All you need to do is respond toan email sent in the middle ofthemonth. Mary Crave lets Second Harvest know how many will be coming so they can plan accordingly. The distribution center is located at 2602   Dairy Drive\, Madison\, just minutes from Stoughton Rd and the Beltline. \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/second-harvest-24/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin\, 2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, 53719\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Crave":MAILTO:mary.crave@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260302T232927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T232927Z
UID:6014-1791727200-1791734400@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Highway Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Our Final highway clean up for the year is October 11 from 2 – 4. Come help our environment while enjoying some fresh fall weather. Meet up on Highway 51 (Parking on Highway 51 at the intersection with Tower Drive – there is a large gravel shoulder to park on. See map link below. Note\, there is a Tower Rd that intersects with Highway 51 near McFarland that could be confused with our location. Another way to find it is to search for “Altemus Corners House Bed and Breakfast” in google maps\, which is at the same intersection. https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9186274\,-89.1515839\,15z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/highway-clean-up-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Vanden Bush":MAILTO:sljacobs2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260302T231149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T231149Z
UID:5999-1793190600-1793201400@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Second Harvest
DESCRIPTION:With monthly opportunities\, you can choose a date that works around your travels\, winter get-aways\, and other obligations. All you need to do is respond toan email sent in the middle ofthemonth. Mary Crave lets Second Harvest know how many will be coming so they can plan accordingly. The distribution center is located at 2602   Dairy Drive\, Madison\, just minutes from Stoughton Rd and the Beltline. \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/second-harvest-25/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin\, 2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, 53719\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Crave":MAILTO:mary.crave@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113251
CREATED:20260302T231322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T231322Z
UID:6001-1795005000-1795015800@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Second Harvest
DESCRIPTION:With monthly opportunities\, you can choose a date that works around your travels\, winter get-aways\, and other obligations. All you need to do is respond toan email sent in the middle ofthemonth. Mary Crave lets Second Harvest know how many will be coming so they can plan accordingly. The distribution center is located at 2602   Dairy Drive\, Madison\, just minutes from Stoughton Rd and the Beltline. \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/second-harvest-26/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin\, 2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, 53719\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Crave":MAILTO:mary.crave@wisc.edu
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