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SUMMARY:Open Doors for Refugees
DESCRIPTION:Open Doors for Refugees invites you to their free community picnic.  You can join a potluck picnic at the Olin Park Pavilion.   This free event will feature family friendly activities\, delicious food\, Live music and the performance of the Attan\, Afghanistan’s national dance.   \nRead more about what is planned on the Open Doors for Refugees website https://opendoorsforrefugees.org/.  More information about ways you can contribute in this month’s newsletter.  The newsletter also has information about how you can sign up.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/open-doors-for-refugees/
LOCATION:Olin Park Pavilion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T153000
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SUMMARY:Second Harvest
DESCRIPTION:2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, \nWednesday\, June 25\, 2025 \nIt’s that time again! Our next Second Harvest Foodbank volunteer day is Wednesday June 25 from 12:30 – 3:30
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/second-harvest-16/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Food Bank\, 2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53718
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Pretell":MAILTO:jopretell.rieland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:NOTE____ NOW A ZOOM!!!!!   \nThe Optimist’s Daughter – Eudora Welty (1972)\, 180 pp. 15 copies in the library system. \nThe people of Mount Salus Mississippi always felt good about Judge McKelva.  He was a quiet solid reassuring figure.  The ten years after his first wife’s death he marries the frivolous young Wanda Fay.   The book is a reflective\, poignant novel of independence and love\, for which Eudora Welty\, one of American’s greatest contemporary Souther writers\, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/book-club-20/
LOCATION:Zoom – within your own home!\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marian Ehrenberg":MAILTO:marianeh2014@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T133000
DTSTAMP:20250902T174738Z
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SUMMARY:Dining on the 6th
DESCRIPTION:We are meeting at Cafe Hollander in the Hilldale shopping mall.   They have a wide range of food available.   We plan to gather in their outside dining area weather permitting.   Please RSVP to Gail Holmes by September 4. \n  \n 
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/dining-on-the-6th-13/
LOCATION:Cafe Hollander\, 701 Hilldale Way\, Madison
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Holmes":MAILTO:glholmes@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T173000
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:After two months of free-range reading (it’s been fun!)\, we will meet in PERSON. \nMaureen Kind’s home \n5901 Mayhill Dr. Madison \nWe look forward to discussing The Hundred-Foot Journey\, and \nto hearing about everyone’s summer adventures. Autumn \napproaches! \nThe Hundred-Foot Journey – \nRichard C. Morais (2008)\, 245
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/book-club-24/
LOCATION:Maureen Kind\, 5901 Mayhill Dr.\, Madison\, WI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marjie Marion":MAILTO:midsi@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T153000
DTSTAMP:20250902T175900Z
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SUMMARY:Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteer Activity
DESCRIPTION:Our volunteer day at Second Harvest Food Bank will be Wednesday\, September 24. \nSecond Harvest provides food support to thousands of families\, seniors\, and kids across southwestern Wisconsin through a network of 300 partner agencies and programs.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/second-harvest-food-bank-volunteer-activity/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Food Bank\, 2802 Dairy Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53718
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Holmes":MAILTO:glholmes@wisc.edu
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 4 – time\, location TBD \nContemporary insight into our justice system\, from a brilliant lawyer who works to make it a better one.  Just Mercy: a story of justice and redemption Bryan Sevenson (2014)  336 pp. 53 of 60 copies are available in the library
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/book-club-25/
LOCATION:TBD
ORGANIZER;CN="Marjie Marion":MAILTO:midsi@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T133000
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SUMMARY:Dining on the 6th
DESCRIPTION:October 6 we will meet at the Garver Feed Mill for an outdoor patio lunch at Ian’s Pizza.  Ians’a offers chess or pepperoni slices for $4.50 and signature pizzas for $5.50 a slice.   Register with Gail Holmes by October 5th.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/dining-on-the-6th-14/
LOCATION:Garver Feed Mill\, 3241 Garver Green\, Madison
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Holmes":MAILTO:glholmes@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
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SUMMARY:Outbound to Birmingham\, Alabama
DESCRIPTION:Our club members will be hosted in Birmingham from October 19-October 24. There will be a strong emphasis on civil rights with a possible pre or post tour.   Ken & Vicki Warren are coordinators\,
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/outbound-to-birmingham-alabama/
LOCATION:Birmingham\, Ala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T120000
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SUMMARY:Dining on the 6th (Meze Mediterranean Grill)
DESCRIPTION:Meze Mediterranean Grill\, 503 W. Main St\, Sun Prairie\, WI. Link to view menu:  https://www.mezemediterranean.com/menu-lbzsq  Contact Patrick Fleming\, Tel: (608)249-5992 or email: pfleming@edgewood.edu to reserve a seat.
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/dining-on-the-6th-meze-mediterranean-restaurant/
CATEGORIES:Dining on the 6th
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T123000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260302T232742Z
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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:20250905T020007Z
CREATED:20250902T184555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T020007Z
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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:20260302T230943Z
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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:20260302T232927Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260626T162339Z
CREATED:20260626T162339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T162339Z
UID:6068-1791849600-1792540799@ffwis.org
SUMMARY:Lower Columbia Washington Incoming
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ffwis.org/event/lower-columbia-washington-incoming/
CATEGORIES:In Coming Journeys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260302T231149Z
CREATED:20260302T231149Z
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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:20260302T231322Z
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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