PFAS In Starkweather + Mental Health Response Team + Halloween!

Madison WI

07 October, 2021

6:02 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Molly, your host of the Madison Daily. Song of the Day: First, today's weather: Areas of morning fog. High: 72 Low: 59. Here are the top stories in Madison today: Many folks in Madison are unaware of the high levels of PFAS in the city's water--specifically in the Starkweather Creek on the East Side, which drains in Lake Monona. PFAS are human-made chemicals that come with a number of health concerns. Some residents are calling on local officials to increase awareness and take more drastic steps toward clean water. (Wisconsin Watch)Live music went to the live stream with the COVID-19 pandemic. Local venues found innovative ways to support local artists. Check out these photos! (The Cap Times) At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, UHS and UWPD have teamed up to crisis response team. The team would include two mental health professional who would be deployed in cases of mental health crises and connect that person struggling with additional services. (Daily Cardinal) Wanna get into the Halloween spirit! Here are some festive activities: (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3) Today in Madison: Job Club: Finding the Right Job for You—Urban League of Greater Madison (10:00 AM) Loud at The Library Storytime — South Madison Branch Library (10:00 AM) WI Tech Month Networking Event —Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (12:00 PM) Madison Writing Assistance —Sequoya (3:00 PM) Paula Poundstone — Overture Center for the Arts (7:00 PM) Tavern Night at Wade House — Wisconsin Historical Society (7:00 PM) Madison Patch Notebook Madison Audubon: "Thanks, Vera Court Neighborhood Center, for spending a wonderful day in the sun with us recently! We explored Cherokee Marsh North with a special scavenger hunt Milcah created. Big leaves, blue skies, and so many acorns. " (Facebook) Majestic Madison: "The Summer Salt show on Friday is going to be nothing but good vibes & we're here for it|| Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM || Don't have your tickets yet?" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Franciscan Sisters Discernment of Spirits Retreat for single Catholic Women 20-35 (October 8) Fall Kick off Craft and Vendor Show (October 9) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Molly Carmichael About me: Hey there! I'm a recent UW-Madison graduate and a fan of all things local. Send me your Madison newsletter articles, events or ideas. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Madison Daily? Email me at [email protected].