neighborhood news

Marquette Neighborhood Garage Sale

April 29, 2024
The popular Marquette Neighborhood Garage Sale returns Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Participants are welcome to extend hours or days if they wish.) In case of rain, mark your calendar for Sunday, May 19!

Get ready to browse through—and sell—a wide array of items, from household goods and electronics to clothing, furniture, toys, and more! Whether you're a seasoned bargain-hunter or a casual browser, the Marquette Neighborhood Garage Sale has something for everyone!

Want to be featured on the hottest garage sale map in town? Contact Lance Lattimer at lance.lattimer@gmail.com to secure your spot. The sale will be advertised widely in city and neighborhood event calendars. Be sure to include your address and a general overview of the items you plan to sell.

Come Walk with Madison's Urban Forester

April 29, 2024

Let's meet at Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center on Thursday, May 16 at 8 a.m. for a peaceful walk around the neighborhood with Madison City Forester, Ian Brown, to learn about street trees!

2023 Recipients of MNA Grants Announced

April 3, 2023

Congratulations to the following recipients of 2023 MNA grants:

Broom Street Theater: HVAC upgrade
Common Wealth Development: Youth Business Mentoring Program
Cycropia Aerial Dance: Truss Rig
Friends of Orton Park: Park and Tree Fun
In Pursuit of Justice: Tony Robinson Memorial Mural
Kummba Renaissance Ltd.: Music in Motion w/The Culture Coach
Lapham-Marquette PTG: School Spirit T-Shirts and the Lapham Garden
Mad City Story Slam: Marquette Neighborhood Show and Tell Slam
Marquette Elementary School: Building Healthy Alternatives Program and an Artist-in-Residence
O’Keeffe Middle School: Family Resource Center
O’Keeffe Middle School PTG: Acute Needs Fund, Canoe and Kayak Program, and Teacher Resources
Social Justice Center: Community Resource Center
Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, Inc: Operating and Youth Development
Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired: Sensory Gardens

Thank you to all who applied, and thanks to all applicants for being such extraordinary neighbors. Our 2024 grant cycle will begin in December 2023.