Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association of Madison, WI

Neighborhood Annual Meeting, January 24, 2023 at 6:45pm

Posted January 2023

Join us for the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association annual meeting on January 24 from 6:45pm to 8pm via Zoom. Register at THIS LINK if you plan to attend.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1)  Opening Comments – Greetings and Introduction of current Board Members - 6:45-6:55pm
2)  Treasurer’s Report/Membership Numbers - 6:55-7:00pm
3)  Social Event 2022 Recap & upcoming events with presentation about the Sauk Creek Park Garden ongoing project  - 7:00-7:10pm
4)  Architectural Review Committee presentation - 7:10-7:20pm
5)  Election of Board Members - 7:20-7:30pm
6)  Ald. Nikki Conklin - 7:30-7:40pm
7)  West Police Dept. - 7:40-7:50pm
8)  Questions / Comments - 7:50-8:00pm

A postcard was sent by mail inviting all homeowners in the Sauk Creek neighborhood to attend.

Neighborhood Fall Gathering and Kids' Halloween Costume Parade

Posted October 3, 2022

We are pleased to announce that the SauDo your kids like dressing up for Halloween more than one night a year?

Join us at Sauk Creek Park on Sunday, October 30th from 4-5:30pm for a kids' costume parade led by our very own president, Damon Rygiewicz! The parade around the Sauk Creek Park soccer field will start at 4:30pm and will be a chance for children to show off their costumes.

We will have apple cider and donuts and children can take home a small toy and a halloween-themed coloring page. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Rygiewicz at twidget808@yahoo.com and/or Damon Rygiewicz at saukcreekpresident@gmail.com.

SCNA 4th of July Picnic and Fire Truck Parade

Posted June 2022

We are pleased to announce that the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association 4th of July Picnic and Fire Truck Parade is back this year! The picnic will be held at Sauk Creek Park (402 N High Point Rd) from 10am to noon on Monday, July 4. We'll have brats, hot dogs, watermelon slices, popsicles, and drinks along with goodie bags for the kids (look for the membership/name tag table).

The parade will start at 10am at the intersection of Brule St and Sauk Creek Dr. The route will go along Sauk Creek Dr, take a left on N High Point Rd, and end at the park.

Your involvement has always been what makes the event great, so please visit the  signupgenius.com ASAP to sign up for opportunities to help make the event a success!

We're so excited and we very much hope to see you and your families there!

If you have any questions, please direct them to Jenn Rygiewicz (Social Chair, twidget808@yahoo.com and/or Damon Rygiewicz (President, saukcreekpresident@gmail.com.

SCNA Spring Egg Hunt April 16, 2022 - Information and call for volunteers!

Posted April 2022

We are so excited to announce that the annual SCNA Spring Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 16, at Sauk Creek Park on High Point Rd at 10:30am.  Bring the little ones to search for eggs (bring your own baskets, please!) and collect them for prizes, take pictures with our very own Easter Bunny, or just come to meet your neighbors over coffee!  (Masks are encouraged, but not required.)

We're still looking for volunteers to help with:
- set up
- tear down
- exchanging collected eggs for goodies
- placing signs around the neighborhood about the event

Our events are always as great as the volunteers involved!  If you're interested in helping out, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d45aeab2aa5fd0-spring.

If you have any questions, feel free to email Jenn Rygiewicz at twidget808@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there!

Earth Day Challenge/Cleanup - April 23, 2022

Posted April 2022

We welcome you to join us for this year's Earth Day Challenge! The event will involve cleaning up the parks and areas around Sauk Creek. We'll meet at 10am on Saturday, April 23 at Haen Family Park (corner of High Point Rd and Tree Ln) to get garbage bags, gloves, and rakes provided by the City of Madison.  Damon Rygiewicz will be there to help direct you to areas that need cleanup (Haen Family Park, Sauk Creek Park and/or Sauk Creek Greenway depending on the number of volunteers). The event will run until 12pm, but feel free to join us for however long you can.

Please sign up here by Wednesday, April 20, if you plan on helping out with the cleanup:  https://www.cityofmadison.com/isevents/event_register.cfm?eid=2361&eseq=19.

If you get a message that all spots are full, please email Damon at saukcreekpresident@gmail.com to let him know and he'll contact the City to arrange for more spots to be opened up.

We are blessed with a beautiful neighborhood, so we hope you'll join us to spend some time outdoors with your neighbors to help keep it that way!

Updates from the City of Madison

Posted April 2022

Hello Sauk Creek Neighbors! Here are some updates from the City of Madison including important information on voting and waste drop off sites.

Voters are encouraged to confirm their polling place before Election Day!

Many polling places in the City of Madison have changed because of redistricting. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office sent postcards to voters in areas impacted by polling place changes in early March. April 5 Election - Voters can view a sample ballot for their address on the MyVote Wisconsin website at www.MyVote.WI.gov.

City CARES Team for Mental Health Emergencies Now Answering Calls City-Wide

On September 1, 2021, the City of Madison launched its Community Alternative Response for Emergency Services (CARES) Team to respond to nonviolent 911 calls for mental health emergencies. The City announced that CARES Teams, made up of community paramedics and crisis workers, would spend a year learning and innovating before expanding the program in future budgets. Read More

Make Music Madison - Musician Registration Opens & Matchmaking Begins April 2, 2022!

Make Music Madison is a free, citywide, outdoor day of music held annually on the summer solstice. Initiated in Madison in 2013, our festival is part of the larger Make Music Day, an international summer solstice music celebration occurring in 1,000+ cities across the globe. The 2021 event featured 312 concerts at 112 venues with over 1,000 individual musicians. Registration to perform or host a performance opens this month. Learn more at makemusicmadison.org.

Streets Division Updates

- The Badger Road drop-off site is now closed. It will remain closed until at least the spring of 2023.
- The drop-off site at 402 South Point Rd has replaced the Badger Rd site as the west side drop-off site.
- On April 4, a special temporary drop-off site will opened at 121 E. Olin Avenue for certain evenings and weekends.
- Also on April 4, the South Point Rd and 4602 Sycamore Ave. drop-off sites expanded their hours. Read more
- Yard waste collection begins April 4. Learn when you should put out your yard waste for collection at www.cityofmadison.com/streets/yardWaste/leaf. You only get 2 collections in the spring, so look up the dates now so you don’t miss out.
- - Yard waste is weeds, leaves, grass clippings and similar material you have pulled or raked from your lawn or garden.
- Brush collection begins April 4. Learn when you should put out your brush for collection at www.cityofmadison.com/streets/yardWaste/Brush.. You get five brush pickups a year.
- - Brush is woody material you have cut from a tree, shrub, or bush.
- There’s still time to join the April Master Recycler class with Sustain Dane & the City of Madison. Sign-ups are available at sustaindane.org/Better.
- Ever been curious about what happens to your recycling after it’s collected? Check out this video that shows how Pellitteri sorts the recyclables collected by the Streets Division.

Madison Police Department Seeking Community Input

The Madison Police Department is seeking community input on policing will host focus groups as part of strategic plan. Each one of MPD's six patrol districts will host a meeting. The meeting will cover broad themes on topics such as community trust, the role of police, community policing, crime and safety, and police staffing.Below is a list of dates and times for each district meeting.

North District: April 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
East District: April 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Central District: April 7, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
West District: April 11, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Midtown District: April 12 6:30 - 8 p.m.
South District: April 13, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Community members will need to register for the virtual meetings at this link or the one provided in the Links section. Participants will need to select the meeting they plan to attend during the registration process. There is also an option to attend more than one meeting.

Neighborhood Annual Meeting, February 3, 2022

Posted January 2022

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. Register here to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/Wn9wCjtLLvSe4Qx97

A postcard was sent by mail inviting all homeowners in the Sauk Creek neighborhood to attend. The agenda includes a review of the association's financial report and election of board members for 2022.

Alder Nikki Conklin and representatives from the Madison West District Police Department have been invited to join us to answer your questions on issues affecting the neighborhood.

Neighborhood 4th of July Picnic and Fire Truck Parade!

June 2021

We're pleased to announce that the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association 4th of July Picnic and Fire Truck Parade is back this year! The picnic will be held at Sauk Creek Park at 402 N High Point Rd from 10:00 AM to noon on Sunday, July 4. We'll have brats, hot dogs, watermelon slices, popsicles, and drinks along with goodie bags for the kids..

Date: Sunday, July 4, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: The parade will start at the intersection of Brule St and Sauk Creek Dr, take a left on N High Point Rd, and end at Sauk Creek Park.

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no static display of the fire truck this year as there has been in previous years.

Your involvement has always been what makes the event great, so please visit SignUpGenius to search for opportunities where you can help make the event a success!

If you have any questions, please direct them to Jenn Rygiewicz (Social Chair) at twidget808@yahoo.com and/or Damon Rygiewicz (Vice President) damon.rygiewicz@gmail.com.

Neighborhood Yard Sale May 20-22, 2021

May 2021

Clean out your closet, basement and garage and sell what you don't need during the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Annual Garage Sale.

When: Thursday, May 20 - Saturday, May 22, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (neighbors may participate for only one day, close early, or stay open later if they wish)

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association will place ads in the Wisconsin State Journal, on Craigslist and on NextDoor. During the event, signs will be displayed at intersections throughout the neighborhood.

If you wish to participate, please contact Robin Skierka at skierka65@yahoo.com. Each participating family will be given a balloon to mark their home.

Alternate Spring Egg Hunt April 4 at Sauk Creek Park

March 2021

The neighborhood association has made the difficult decision to cancel this year's egg hunt bu that doesn't mean that you can't get some goodies from the Easter Bunny! Please show up between 10am and 12pm on Sunday, April 4 at Sauk Creek Park as the Easter Bunny has agreed to drop off goodie bags for all the children!

Please follow social-distancing and mask guidelines while picking up the goodie bags for your children..

Time to Join or Renew Your SNCA Membership

March 2021

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association (SCNA) provides a voice for issues affecting our neighborhood, keeps you informed about important news, and builds relationships through social activities and events.

Membership is only $20 per year, which pays for our social events, quarterly newsletter, member directory and more. There are two ways to join:

• Online: No checks or postage required! Complete the online Membership Form, then Pay Dues online via PayPal with a credit card (you do not need to have a PayPal account, you may pay as a Guest).
• By Mail: Print the Membership Form and send a check to the address on the form.

Join by May 15th if you wish to be included in the member directory, which will be mailed in early June.

Neighborhood Annual Meeting, February 3, 2021

January 2021

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Register here to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/cxvNB4Szw9cWtnVW6

A postcard was sent by mail inviting all homeowners in the Sauk Creek neighborhood to attend. The agenda includes a review of the association's financial report and election of board members for 2021.

Alderman Paul Skidmore and representatives from the Madison West District Police Department have been invited to join us to answer your questions on the housing developments, neighborhood safety, and other issues affecting the neighborhood. Other candidates for District 9 alder have also been invited.

Giving Opportunities at Muir and Crestwood Elementary

November 2020

John Muir Elementary Holiday Gift Program

This year, John Muir is not able to do their “Adopt-a-Family” holiday program where donors receive wishlists and shop for gifts. Due to COVID, they are instead asking for financial donations to the Muir Holiday Gift Program. 100% of the donations will be used to purchase e-gift cards for families to buy gifts for their children. Depending on the amount of donations received, they hope to give families a gift card of at least $10/child. Muir’s social worker will be selecting families to receive the gift cards based on a variety of factors.

While clicking a few buttons isn’t as fun as hitting the toy aisle and picking out gifts, this is a very practical way to support families in our community. John Muir is asking that all donations be submitted by Tuesday, December 15th so that gift cards may be sent to families in time for the holiday season. But why wait?! Thank you so much for your generosity!

To make a donation, please visit the Muir PTO website at muir.ptboard.com/formvw?store=2054&form=3 For questions please contact Muir’s social worker, Betsy Scholz at egscholz@madison.k12.wi.us.

Crestwood Elementary COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund

The Crestwood Association of Parents and Teachers (CAPT) created a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund for Crestwood Families. Donations support families who need access to supplies and technology, groceries and food, books and learning resources. The fund is organized by CAPT, however the use and distribution of funds is maintained by staff for privacy reasons.

To make a donation, please visit the CAPT website at crestwoodcapt.us/donate For questions, please contact Crestwood's social worker, Jenni Onken at jonken2@madison.k12.wi.us or the CAPT board at president@crestwoodcapt.us.

Halloween Treat Bags for Households with kids

October 2020

Halloween will certainly be different this year, so we wanted to bring a little cheer to our neighborhood kids. On October 29, we will be dropping off Halloween treat bags to all association member families with children ages 14 and younger that we are aware of. Some families may not have listed their children in their membership forms, so we apologize if you do not receive one. The treat bags are white and include candy, stickers, etc.

Thank you to Jenn Rygiewicz for coordinating and assembling the treat bags and to Julia Katz, Sara McGaughy, Mary Menzel, Leesa Pennell, and Bridget Yallaly for delivering them!

FYI, here is a link to Halloween tips from Public Health Madison & Dane County publichealthmdc.com/documents/halloween_tips.pd.

We look forward to returning to traditional Trick or Treat activities next year!

Fourth of July Fire Truck Parade

July 2020

We are not able to hold our traditional neighborhood parade and picnic this Fourth of July in its usual form. Our July 4th picnic usually attracts well over 100 people. It would be extremely challenging to enforce physical distancing at Sauk Creek Park and to serve our usual picnic lunch safely.

However, the fire truck will still visit the neighborhood for the parade on July 4th! It will start at 10.00 a.m. at the corner of Brule Circle and Sauk Creek Drive, proceed along Sauk Creek Drive, turn left on High Point Road, proceed along High Point Road to Brule Street, and then turn left and complete the circle back to the Sauk Creek-Brule Circle intersection.

We encourage you to decorate your homes and the sidewalks in front of your homes for the 4th of July, and to watch and cheer as the fire truck passes by, either from your driveway or with proper physical distancing on sidewalks along the route.

We will also be distributing 4th of July goody bags for neighborhood members age 12 and younger. These will be delivered on July 1st and 2nd. Children can make signs, decorate their sidewalk and driveway and find other ways to show their patriotism.

We are distributing the bags to all association member families with children ages 12 and younger that we are aware of. Some families may not have listed their children in their membership forms. If you have young children and do not receive a bag, email scnanews@gmail.com by July 3rd and we will deliver one in the morning of the 4th if supplies remain.

As always, there is the chance that the fire truck will be called away for an emergency and will not be able to be there. In the event that this occurs, someone will drive the parade route to let people know.

We hope to return to our traditional Independence Day parade and picnic next year. For now, please stay safe, and have a happy Fourth of July!

Neighborhood Garage Sale Cancelled

May 2020

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association garage sale was originally scheduled for May 28-30, 2020. Due to the Safer At Home measures in place, the garage sale is cancelled for 2020.

The neighborhood association follows guidelines established by the governor's office and Dane County Department of Health regarding neighborhood events. See the latest orders at publichealthmdc.com

Support Our Neighborhood Association and Stay Connected with Neighbors

April 2020

This is the time of year we ask neighborhood resisents to join or renew their membership to the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association. The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association provides a voice for issues affecting our neighborhood, keeps you informed about important news, and creates a sense of community among residents through social activities and events.

Membership is only $20 per year, which pays for our social events, quarterly newsletter, member directory, neighborhood website and more. There are two ways to join:

• Online - Complete the Online Membership Form then Pay Dues Online via PayPal with a credit card (you do not need to have a PayPal account, you may pay as a Guest).
• By Mail - Print the Membership Form and send a check to the address on the form.

Join by May 1st and your name will be entered in a drawing to win one of two $25 gift certificates to a local establishment of your choice!

Join by May 15th if you wish to be included in the member directory, which will be mailed in early June.

Support the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association and help keep our neighborhood a great place to live.

Sauk Creek Neighborhood Alternate Spring Egg Hunt Activity

April 2020

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Spring Egg Hunt will not take place this year due to the "safer at home" order, which is in effect until April 24. In absence of that, we hope to spread some cheer in the neighborhood by inviting everyone to place decorations on their doors, windows or driveway.

Here are some suggestions:

Please have your decorations up by Friday, April 10 and leave them up for a week to give neighbors a chance to see them. We look forward to seeing your decorations in the neighborhood!

Neighborhood Garage Sale May 28-30, 2020

March 2020

Clean out your closet, basement and garage and sell what you don't need during the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Annual Garage Sale.

Dates: Thursday, May 28 - Saturday, May 30, 2020
Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (neighbors may participate for only one day, close early, or stay open later if they wish)

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association will place ads in the Wisconsin State Journal and on Craigslist. During the event, signs will be displayed at intersections throughout the neighborhood.

If you wish to participate, please contact Robin Skierka at skierka65@yahoo.com. Robin will drop off a balloon the day before the garage sale starts to help shoppers find your home.

Neighborhood Annual Meeting, January 7, 2020

January 2020

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM at Alicia Ashman Library - 733 N. High Point Road.

All homeowners in the Sauk Creek neighborhood are invited to attend. The agenda includes a review of the association's financial report, committee reports, and election of board members for 2019.

Alderman Paul Skidmore and City of Madison West District Police Captain Timothy Patton will join us to answer your questions on the housing developments, neighborhood safety, and other issues affecting the neighborhood.

Summer Social at High Point Pool August 21

August 2019

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association is hosting a Summer Social at High Point Pool on Wednesday, August 21 from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM. Join us at High Point Swim Club at 901 N. High Point Road for open swim and dinner. Pizza, salad and soft drinks will be provided by SCNA. You may bring your own adult beverage, if you wish, but please bring only plastic or non-glass containers.

This event is FREE and open to all Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association members and their children (and grandchildren!), whether or not they are members at High Point Pool. There is no fee for non-pool members to attend this event. Just bring your swim suit and a towel.

If you don't wish to swim, please join us for dinner and to catch up with your neighbors! Dinner will be served in the pool concessions area.

Please RVSP by sending an email to scnanews@gmail.com if you plan to attend! Please indicate the number of adults and children joining us for dinner so we have enough food and drinks.

July 4th Association Member Parade and Picnic

June 2019

Join us for the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Member Parade and Picnic!

When: Thursday, July 4, 2019. Meet at 9:45 AM. Parade will start at 10:00 AM.
Where: Meet at the corner of Brule Circle and Sauk Creek Drive.
What: Parade, picnic lunch, and inflatable bounce house

Bring your bikes, strollers, wagons and pets decorated in red, white and blue.
Bring visiting family and friends. See neighbors you know and meet some new ones too.

This event is not just for families with kids! ALL association members are welcome!

Help us make our most popular neighborhood event a success!
Please follow the link to sign up to help at www.SignUpGenius.com.

Neighborhood Garage Sale May 2-4

May 2019

Clean out your closet, basement and garage and sell what you don't need during the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Annual Garage Sale.

Dates: Thursday, May 2 - Saturday, May 4, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (neighbors may participate for only one day, close early, or stay open later if they wish)

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association will place ads in the Wisconsin State Journal and on Craigslist. During the event, signs will be displayed at intersections throughout the neighborhood.

If you wish to participate, please contact Robin Skierka at skierka65@yahoo.com. Robin will drop off a balloon the day before the garage sale starts to help shoppers find your home.

Children's Spring Egg Hunt - April 20 at SAUK CREEK PARK

April 2019

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association's Spring Children's Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 am. All Sauk Creek neighbors and their visiting family and friends are welcome to join us!

The Egg Hunt will take place at SAUK CREEK PARK. Sauk Creek Park is at 402 N High Point Rd, Madison.

Children should bring a basket or bag to collect their eggs and candy.

Can you help with this fun event? We need a few volunteers to pick up donuts and coffee, set up, and, most importantly, be the bunny (we will provide the costume!).

Please sign up to help at bit.ly/scna2019egghunt.

City seeks nuisance abatement against Heartland, proposes additional $275,250 for support services

February 2019

Ongoing problems and police calls at Tree Lane Family Apartments have left the city and Heartland Housing, developer and manager of the project, searching for solutions.

Now, the city is seeking a chronic nuisance action against Heartland while also proposing a major increase of $275,250 in support services funding for the development. These are the city’s latest efforts to stabilize the development and rebuild support for the city’s dedication to house the homeless.

See the full Cap Times article published on February 9 at madison.com.

Mayoral Primary Forum at Oakwood Village Febraury 4

February 2019

A West Side Mayoral Forum will be held on Monday, February 4 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Oakwood Village Center for Arts and Education - 6205 Mineral Point Rd, Madison. Everyone is welcome to attend!

All of the mayoral candidates are invited and all but Nick Hart will be there unless a scheduling conflict arises. The format will be casual and will include the opportunity to speak directly with the candidates after the on-stage program.

Madison Police Chief Koval's Daily Blog

January 2019

Get the latest news on daily calls for service to the MPD. Incident notes are provided by MPD Officers-In-Charge (OIC) at the end of their shifts.

cityofmadison.com/police/chief/blog/

Neighborhood Annual Meeting, January 17, 2019

January 2019

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Alicia Ashman Library - 733 N. High Point Road.

All homeowners in the Sauk Creek neighborhood are invited to attend. The agenda includes a review of the association's financial report, committee reports, and election of board members for 2019.

Alderman Paul Skidmore and representatives from the Madison Police Department will join us to answer your questions on the housing developments, neighborhood safety, and other issues affecting the neighborhood.

Tree Lane Apartments Neighborhood Safety Meeting, December 17, 2018

December 2018

A Neighborhood Safety Meeting will be held on Monday, December 17 at 6:00 PM at Blackhawk Church - 9620 Brader Way (take Mineral Point Rd two miles west of High Point Rd).

Please join 9th district Alder Paul Skidmore, the Madison Police Department, and fellow west side neighbors for a conversation about public and private safety issues in the neighborhood around the Tree Lane Family Apartments.

Concerns about the ongoing weapons violations, drug trafficking, car thefts, assaults, robberies, and other unacceptable behavior will be the key topics of discussion. We will also be discussing traffic violations, abandoned vehicles, loitering, trespassing, and other civil and criminal activities in this neighborhood. West Police District command staff will give an overview of crime statistics and trends in this area. They will also discuss their frustrations and limitations to control criminal activity. Alder Skidmore will be discussing his frustrations in controlling the unacceptable behavior in this neighborhood, and he will be outlining his plans to improve the safety of the residents and staff of the Tree Lane Family Apartments, as well as surrounding neighborhood.

Alder Skidmore is specifically seeking the input of neighborhood residents and businesses who have been experiencing the effects of the ongoing unacceptable behavior.

Neighborhood Public Safety Meeting, November 5, 2018

October 2018

A Neighborhood Safety Meeting will be held on Monday, November 5th at 6:00 PM at Blackhawk Church - 9620 Brader Way (take Mineral Point Rd two miles west of High Point Rd).

With the increase in car thefts and house break-ins by youths, it is important for neighbors to attend to hear from the West Madison Police on what attempts they are making to curb this activity and what they are up against with the Juvenile Justice System and the District Attorney’s office.

Ald. Skidmore has invited the county juvenile justices to attend to explain their decisions (many if not all of the perpetrators are released with no penalty).

SCNA Summer Social at High Point Pool - Volunteer Needed

August 2018

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association is looking for someone to coordinate the Summer Social at High Point Pool one night this week or next week from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM.

You do not need to be a member at High Point Pool to coordinate this event, since several of our board members are pool members. All you need to do is pick a day, order pizza, and pick up some side dishes and soft drinks. SCNA will pay the expenses.

Please email scnanews@gmail.com if you are interested in coordinating this event.

Tree Lane Housing Meeting, August 23, 2018

August 2018

Please join Alder Paul Skidmore to discuss issues and concerns related to the recently opened permanent supportive housing apartment building at 7933 Tree Lane.

Thursday, August 23, 2018
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
High Point Church - 7702 Old Sauk Road, Mica Center (Rooms A/B)

Ald. Skidmore will be joined by representatives from Heartland Housing, the building’s owner and property manager; the YWCA, the agency responsible for providing support services to building residents; the Madison Police Department; and the City’s Community Development Division.

The meeting will provide an opportunity to identify issues that have arisen as well as plans to address them. All neighbors are welcome.

Neighborhood Meeting: Redevelopment Proposal for 7941 Tree Lane

August 2018

Monday, August 13, 2018 - 6:30 p.m.
Fire Station 12 - 400 South Point Road

Please join Alderman Paul Skidmore for a neighborhood meeting to hear about CommonBond Communities' proposal for Tree Lane Senior Apartments at 7941 Tree Lane. The existing vacant office building will be demolished and a new, four-story residential housing community for seniors aged 55+ will be constructed. The new building will consist of 54 total units (45 one-bedroom and 9 two-bedroom units), and the units will be available to residents at a range of income levels with rents ranging from 30% of the County Median Income to market rate.

The new development will include 23 underground parking stalls, 32 surface stalls for resident and guest parking, and bicycle parking/storage. Tree Lane Senior Apartments will include onsite property management, and supportive services will be provided to residents free of charge. The building will be equipped with property management and supportive services offices, community spaces for resident gathering and exterior green space. CommonBond Communities' will be the developer and long-term property owner.

You are encouraged to attend this meeting and share your thoughts.

Alder Paul Skidmore, District 9
(608) 829-3425
district9@cityofmadison.com

Neighborhood Newsletter and Directory

June 2018

The neighborhood newsletter and directory were mailed on June 22. If you did not receive them, it means you have not renewed your membership to the neighborhood association. You may renew your membership at any time and receive a copy of the newsletter and directory. Email scnanews@gmail.com if you have questions.

July 4th Association Member Parade and Picnic

June 2018

Join us for the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Member Parade and Picnic!

When: Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Meet at 9:45 AM. Parade will start at 10:00 AM.
Where: Meet at the corner of Brule Circle and Sauk Creek Drive.
What: Parade, picnic lunch, and inflatable bounce house

Bring your bikes, strollers, wagons and pets decorated in red, white and blue.
Bring visiting family and friends. See neighbors you know and meet some new ones too.

This event is not just for families with kids! ALL association members are welcome!

Help us make our most popular neighborhood event a success!
Please follow the link to sign up to help at www.SignUpGenius.com.

Support Our Neighborhood Association and Stay Connected with Neighbors

March 2018

March is the time of year we ask you to join or renew your membership to the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association. The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association provides a voice for issues affecting our neighborhood, keeps you informed about important news, and creates a sense of community among residents through social activities and events.

Membership is only $20 per year, which pays for our social events, quarterly newsletter, member directory, neighborhood website and more. There are two ways to join:

• Online - Complete the Online Membership Form then Pay Dues Online via PayPal with a credit card (you do not need to have a PayPal account, you may pay as a Guest).
• By Mail - Print the Membership Form and send a check to the address on the form.

Join by May 1st and your name will be entered in a drawing to win one of two $25 gift certificates to a local establishment of your choice!

Support the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association and help keep our neighborhood a great place to live.

Children's Spring Egg Hunt March 31 at SAUK CREEK PARK

March 2018

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association's Spring Children's Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 31 at 10:30 am. All Sauk Creek neighbors and their visiting family and friends are welcome to join us!

THIS YEAR THE EGG HUNT WILL TAKE PLACE AT SAUK CREEK PARK INSTEAD OF HAEN PARK. Sauk Creek Park is at 402 N High Point Rd, Madison.

Children should bring a basket or bag to collect their eggs.

We need a few volunteers to help with these tasks on the day of the event:
- Be the Easter bunny (we provide the costume, this is a fun job for a high school or middle school student)
- Set up before the event 9:30-10:15am
- Coordinate a game for kids to play (ex: duck duck goose, hot potato (but with a carrot), ball toss, etc)

Please follow the link below to sign up if you can lend a hand!
signupgenius.com/go/4090d45aeab2aa5fd0-spring1

Neighborhood Garage Sale

May 2018

Clean out your closet, basement and garage and sell what you don't need during the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Annual Garage Sale.

Dates: Thursday, May 17 - Saturday, May 19
Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (neighbors may participate for only one day, close early, or stay open later if they wish)

The dates correspond with the Wexford Village and Oakbridge neighborhood garage sales, which increases visibility for our garage sale. The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association will place ads in the Wisconsin State Journal and on Craigslist. During the event, signs will be displayed at intersections throughout the neighborhood. 

If you wish to participate, please contact Robin Skierka at skierka65@yahoo.com. Robin will drop off a balloon the day before the garage sale starts to help shoppers find your home.

Sauk Creek Neighborhoood Association Annual Meeting

November 2017

Please join us for the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting.

All homeowners in the Sauk Creek Neighborhood are encouraged to attend. The agenda includes a review of the association's financial report, committee reports, and election of board members for 2018.

Alderman Paul Skidmore will join us to answer your questions on the housing developments, neighborhood safety, and other issues affecting the neighborhood.

Fall Social at Swagat Indian Restaurant

October 2017

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association is hosting a fall social gathering at a local restaurant!

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Swagat Indian Restaurant
Address: 707 N. High Point Rd, Madison

The association will provide heavy appetizers. Purchase your own beverages, if you wish.

This is an adults-only event for association members.

If you can join us, please RSVP to scnanews@gmail.com with you name and number attending so we know how many to expect.

Summer Social at High Point Swim Club

August 2017

Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: High Point Swim Club
Address: 901 N. High Point Road, Madison

Join us at High Point Swim Club for open swim and dinner. Pizza, salad and soft drinks will be provided by SCNA. You may bring your own adult beverage, if you wish, but please bring only plastic or non-glass containers.

This event is FREE and open to ALL SCNA members and their children (and grandchildren!), whether or not they are members at High Point Pool. There is no fee for non-pool members to attend this event. Just bring your swim suit and a towel.

If you don't wish to swim, please join us for dinner and to catch up with your neighbors! Dinner will be served in the pool concessions area.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to scnanews@gmail.com with your name and number of family members who will be there.

July 4th Association Member Parade and Picnic

June 2017

Please join us for the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Member Parade and Picnic!

When: Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Meet at 9:45 AM. Parade will start at 10:00 AM.
Where: Meet at the corner of Brule Circle and Sauk Creek Drive.
What: Parade, picnic lunch, inflatable bounce house and kids games

Bring your bikes, strollers, wagons and pets decorated in red, white and blue.
Bring visiting family and friends. See neighbors you know and meet some new ones too.

This event is not just for families with kids! ALL association members are welcome!

Help us make our most popular neighborhood event a success! Please follow the link to sign up to do a small task to help lighten the work load at www.SignUpGenius.com.

Neighborhood Garage Sale

May 2017

Clean out your closet, basement and garage and sell what you don't need during the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Annual Garage Sale.

Dates: Thursday May 18 - Saturday, May 20
Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (neighbors may participate for only one day, close early, or stay open later if they wish)

The dates correspond with the Wexford Village and Oakbridge neighborhood garage sales, which increases visibility for our garage sale. The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association will place ads in the Wisconsin State Journal and on Craigslist. During the event, signs will be displayed at intersections throughout the neighborhood. 

If you wish to participate, please contact Robin Skierka at skierka65@yahoo.com.

Children's Spring Egg Hunt April 15

March 2017

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association's Spring Children's Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 15 at 10:30am at Haen Family Park (northeast corner of High Point Road and Tree Lane). All Sauk Creek neighbors and their visiting family and friends are welcome to join us!

Children should bring a basket or bag to collect their eggs and candy.

We need a few volunteers to help with these tasks on the day of the event:
- Be the Easter bunny (we provide the costume, this is a fun job for a high school or middle school student)
- Set up before the event 9:30-10:15am
- Coordinate a game for kids to play (ex: duck duck goose, hot potato (but with a carrot), ball toss, etc)

Please follow the link below to sign up if you can lend a hand!
www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d45aeab2aa5fd0-spring

Tree Lane Housing Project Public Meeting

January 2017

Alderman Paul Skidmore invites you to a neighborhood meeting to hear an update on the status of the two housing projects planned for development on Tree Lane. The meeting will be held on:

Thursday February 9, 2017
Alicia Ashman Library (733 North High Point Road)
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Heartland Housing, Inc. is preparing to build 45 apartments at 7933 Tree Lane to serve homeless families. This housing is known as permanent supportive housing because it offers support services to ensure that families are stable and successful in their new homes. The project is in its final design stage, and Heartland expects to begin construction in the spring of 2017.

The second project slated for Tree Lane is the senior housing development by CommonBond Communities. CommonBond proposes to build 57 units of housing for seniors at 7941 Tree Lane, 54 of which will be reserved for households at or below 60% of the county median income. This project is not quite as far along as the Heartland project. CommonBond has not yet secured City land use approvals and is still working to assemble the necessary financing.

See more details about the two projects in this letter from Alderman Skidmore.

You are invited to attend the meeting to ask questions and provide input. If you are unable to attend and have questions, please contact Alder Paul Skidmore, Ninth District, at district9@cityofmadison.com or 608-829-3425.

Sauk Creek Park Sun Shelter Public Input Meeting

January 2017

A new open-sided, reservable picnic shelter will be coming to Sauk Creek Park in 2017. City of Madison Parks Division staff will be hosting a public input meeting to discuss the project on:

Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Alicia Ashman Library (Community Room)
733 N High Point Road, Madison WI 53717

You are invited to attend this meeting to provide input or comments regarding the project. If you are unable to attend, please direct questions or comments to Kate Kane, Project Manager at (608) 261-9671 or kkane@cityofmadison.com.

Sauk Creek Neighborhoood Association Annual Meeting

October 2016

Please join us for the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Lussier Community Center, 55 S. Gammon Road.

All homeowners who live in the Sauk Creek Neighborhood are invited to attend. The agenda includes a review of the association's financial report, committee reports, and election of board members for 2017.

Alderman Paul Skidmore will join us to answer questions on the proposed mixed income senior apartment building at 7941 Tree Lane, the permanent supportive housing project at 7933 Tree Lane, the proposed city of Madison budget, and other issues affecting the neighborhood.

City Budget Listening Session

October 2016

Aldernam Paul Skimore is holding a City Budget listening session on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Tamarack Club (110 S. Westfield Rd) to get constituent feedback on the proposed budget and to hear what residents' priorities are. Mayor Soglin will be there, and he will present his proposed budget and priorities. This is an important meeting since the budget is controversial.

If you cannot attend the meeting but wish to contact Alder Skidmore, email him district9@cityofmadison.com

Meeting About Proposed Mixed Income Senior Apartment at 7941 Tree Lane

September 2016

Alder Paul Skidmore is hosting an informational meeting about a proposed mixed income senior apartment building at 7941 Tree Lane being developed by CommonBond Communities and the City of Madison Community Development Authority. The building will have approximately 60 apartments and a commercial tenant on the first floor.

The meeting is tonight, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 6:00 PM at Alicia Ashman Library - 733 N. High Point Road.

A postcard announcing the meeting was mailed to homes within a certain radius of the proposed development site. If you cannot attend but would like more information, please contact Alder Skidmore at:
Paul Skidmore - Alder, Ninth District
district9@cityofmadison.com
608-829-3425

Summer Social at High Point Pool August 25

August 2016

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association is hosting a Summer Social at High Point Pool on Thursday, August 25 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM!

Join us at High Point Swim Club at 901 N. High Point Rd. for open swim and dinner. Pizza, salad, and soft drinks will be provided by the SCNA. You may bring your own adult beverage if you wish, as long as it is in a plastic or other non-glass container.

This event is open to ALL SCNA members and their children (and granchildren), whether or not they are members at High Point Pool. There is no fee for non-pool members to attend this event. Bring your suit and towel. If you don't wish to swim, please join us for dinner and to catch up with your neighbors! Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM in the pool concessions area.

Please RSVP to SCNAnews@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

July 4th Association Member Parade and Picnic

June 2016

Please join us for the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Member Parade and Picnic!

When: Monday, July 4, 2016. Meet at 9:45 AM. Parade will start at 10:00 AM.
Where: Meet at the corner of Brule Circle and Sauk Creek Drive.
What: Parade, picnic lunch, inflatable bounce house and kids games

Bring your bikes, strollers, wagons and pets decorated in red, white and blue.
Bring visiting family and friends. See neighbors you know and meet some new ones too.

This event is not just for families with kids! ALL association members are welcome!

Help us make our most popular neighborhood event a success! Please follow the link to sign up to do a small task to help lighten the work load at www.SignUpGenius.com.

We are looking for a few adults to lead games for the kids (e.g. potato-sack races, three-legged races, dress-up relay, limbo, etc). Please sign up to lead a game of your choice!

Earth Day Clean-Up

April 2016

Celebrate Earth Day with neighbors and friends by cleaning up our local parks and neighborhood. Join this community-wide effort to make a difference.

The City of Madison will supply trash bags. Please bring your own work gloves. Filled bags can be left at each park on the curb and across from Chase Bank on High Point Road for pick up by the City.

We need your help to care for our small part of the world. Please come and give us a hand. The whole family can help. Come for whatever time fits your schedule.

*Special thanks for Dave Short for coordinating the effort for our neighborhood!

Neighborhood Garage Sale

May 2016

Clean out your closet, basement and garage and sell what you don't need during the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Annual Garage Sale.

Dates: Thursday May 19 - Saturday, May 21
Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (neighbors may participate for only one day, close early, or stay open later if they wish)

The dates correspond with the Wexford Village and Oakbridge neighborhood garage sales, which increases visibility for our garage sale. The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association will place ads in the Wisconsin State Journal and on Craigslist. During the event, signs will be displayed at intersections throughout the neighborhood. 

If you wish to participate, please contact Robin Skierka at skierka65@yahoo.com.

Children's Egg Hunt

March 2016

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association children's egg hunt will take place on Saturday, March 26 at 10:30 AM at Haen Family Park at the corner of High Point Road and Tree Lane.

Treat-filled eggs will be scattered across the park for the children to collect. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures, so bring a camera.

Coffee, juice and donuts will also be provided. Visiting family and friends are welcome!

*Please bring a basket or bag for your children's eggs.

We hope to see you there!

Lisa Fahrney and Bridget Yallaly
Social Committee Co-Chairs

Why Join the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association?

March 2016

Membership costs only $20 and supports many great services:

• E-mail Notifications - Timely communication of neighborhood issues, especially crime incidents.
• Quarterly Newsletters - News and events affecting the neighborhood and community.
• Directory of Members - List of association members by name and by street and names of neighborhood kids interested in babysitting, pet sitting, yard work and snow removal.
• Social Events - Spring Egg Hunt, July 4th Parade and Picnic, Pool Party, Neighborhood Dinner Party, Winter Social, and Block/Cul-de-Sac parties.
• Other Activities - Earth Day Clean-Up, Neighborhood Garage Sale, gardening at Sauk Creek Park.
• Web Site - A resource for neighborhood and community news and events, neighborhood map, neighborhood covenants and restrictions, association bylaws, mailbox guidelines, past newsletters and more.

Join or Renew Your Membership to the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association

March 2016

Take advantage of the speed and convenience of renewing your membership online. Simply go to Complete Online Membership Form.

After submitting the Membership Form, go to Pay Dues Online to pay the $20 annual membership dues. Click the "Add to Cart" button to add the Membership Dues to your shopping cart. You will then be directed to PayPal's secure website. If you wish to make a donation to any of the Neighborhood Funds listed, click "Continue Shopping" (gray box on the left) BEFORE you "Check Out."

When your shopping cart is complete, click on the "Check Out" or "Check out with PayPal" button. Both options allow you to "Choose a way to pay," either with your PayPal account OR with a debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express).

If you do not have a PayPal account, go to the bottom of the "Choose a way to pay" section and choose "Don't have a PayPal Account." You will be directed to the "Pay with a debit or credit card" section where you may enter the credit card number you wish to use.

Please contact the membership coordinator at harriet@tatooles.com with any questions or comments.

Please note that SCNA is a non-profit organization but is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization, therefore, your membership fee is not tax deductible.

7933 Permanent Supportive Housing Project Approved

January 2016

On January 5, the Madison City Council voted to move forward on plans to construct a city-sponsored affordable housing development on Madison's far west side.

The Council voted unanimously in favor of reclassifying the zoning of a mostly vacant 1.3-acre parcel located at 7933 Tree Lane, near Mineral Point Road, paving the way for the site to host a 45-unit, four-story affordable housing project.

The project, spearheaded by Heartland Housing, Inc., an affordable and supporting housing provider based in Chicago, is expected to cost about $12 million. It would provide housing and support services for formerly homeless families. Support services would be provided by the YWCA of Dane County.

See the full Cap Times news story here.

Below are links to two informational documents prepared by the developer. One contains frequently asked questions about affordable housing. The other is a specific timetable on the proposed Tree Lane project.

Affordable Housing FAQ
Tree Lane Development Process FAQ

Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting

December 2015

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Annual Membership Meeting tool place on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at the Lussier Community Education Center, 522 S. Gammon Road. All association members and non-members who live in the Sauk Creek Neighborhood were invited to attend. The agenda included a review of the association's financial report and committee reports, election of board members for 2016, results of the July member survey, and a discussion of key issues affecting the neighborhood.

Neighbors were invited to join us to provide feedback on issues including neighborhood safety, the Tree Lane Permanent Supportive Housing project, and how to keep neighbors connected through social media and events.

7933 Permanent Supportive Housing Project Informational Meeting

October 2015

Alderman Paul Skidmore held another informational meeting on Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00 PM at High Point Church, 7702 Old Sauk Road, to discuss a proposed 46 unit apartment building for homeless families at 7933 Tree Lane. The proposed site is being developed by Heartland Housing Inc. and the Community Development Authority (CDC) and is located just north of the office building across the street from Heid Music and Rocky Rococo Pizzeria.

This was the third informational meeting about the project. Prior meetings took place on January 22 and September 17. These meetings were opportunities for neighborhood residents to learn more about the project, ask questions and share opinions. A notice was sent to all homes within a 1/4 mile radius of the proposed site, but only a handful of homes in the Sauk Creek Neighborhood received it.

Below are links to two documents prepared by the CDA. One contains frequently asked questions about affordable housing. The other is a specific timetable on the proposed Tree Lane project.

Affordable Housing FAQ
Tree Lane Development Process FAQ

Alder Skidmore emphasizes these important facts about the project:

• This project is very early in the planning stages. No approvals have been granted, and no funding has been secured. There will be no decision on going forward until the City approves the project (or not) and WHEDA tax credits are approved (or not). There will be no final decision until at least April, 2016.
• This is not a homeless shelter. This is permanent housing for homeless families who meet strict requirements.
• This is not a Section 8 housing project (like Wexford Ridge, on Gammon and Tree Lane). There are no rent subsidies.
  

Alicia Ashman Library Fall Book Sale November 5-7

September 2015

The Friends of Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N. Nigh Point Road, will hold their Fall Book Sale November 5 - 7, 2015. Dates and times are as follows:

• Friends members only: Thur. Nov. 5, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
  (may join that night, individual $5/family $10)
• Public Sale: Fri. Nov. 6, 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM and Sat. Nov. 7, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• $5-a-Bag Sale: Sat. Nov. 7, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Donations of books, movies and CDs may be dropped off at the library at any time. Donations are tax deductible.

If you have questions, please contact Friends of Alicia Ashman Library book sale chair Marsha Jafferis at mjafferis@charter.net.

Neighborhood Dinner Party October 10

September 2015

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Dinner Party will take place on Saturday, October 10th beginning at 7:00 PM. We have a wonderful neighborhood, and this event is a great way to see neighbors you know and meet new neighbors.

The dinner will consist of heavy and light appetizers, followed by dessert. The SCNA will pay for the food and soft drinks. The SCNA cannot provide alcoholic beverages, but you may bring your own if you wish. Please note that this event is for adults only.

To RSVP, please follow this link to fill out a quick and easy google document.

Or if you prefer, you may RSVP to one of our social co-chairs, Lisa Fahrney fahrneys@chorus.net or Bridget Yallaly bridge5gill@yahoo.com. An email confirmation will be sent prior to the event with the name and address of the host.

Neighbors Encouraged to Join Nextdoor.com

September 2015

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association maintains an e-mail distribution list of members, however this list is confidential. In order to have a way to communicate with each other, many people in the neighborhood are signed up with Nextdoor.com.

Nextdoor is a social networking service that allows users to connect with the people who live in their neighborhood. It is different from Facebook (social network for friends and family) and LinkedIn (social network for business) because people join a group based on where they live.

Nextdoor was created so neighbors could connect more easily with each other to get service provider recommendations, items they need to borrow or sell, find lost pets, promote community events, report a crime, etc. There is no fee to join, but your name, home address, and e-mail address are required to sign up.

If you'd like more information or have questions before signing up, please contact an SCNA board member, or send an email to scnanews@gmail.com.

Permanent Supportive Housing Project Informational Meeting

September 2015

Alderman Paul Skidmore will hold an informational meeting on Thursday, Septemeber 17 at 6:00pm at the Lussier Center to discuss a proposed 46 unit apartment building for homeless families at 7933 Tree Lane. The proposed site is being developed by Heartland Housing Inc. and the Community Development Authority and is located just north of the office building across the street from Heid Music and Rocky Rococo Pizzeria.

A meeting about the same project took place on January 22, 2015, but the project did not receive funding in April. The plan was to re-consider the project at a later date, and that is now happening.

A notice was sent to all homes within a 1/4 mile radius of the proposed site. It is likely that only a handful of homes in the Sauk Creek Neighborhood received it.

If you wish to learn more about the project, please attend the meeting on Thursday night. If you cannot attend the meeting but would like more information, please contact Alder Skidmore at distric9@cityofmadison.com or 608-829-3425.

Summer Social at High Point Pool August 27

August 2015

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association is hosting a Summer Social at High Point Pool on Thursday, August 27 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM!

Join us at High Point Swim Club at 901 N. High Point Rd. for open swim and dinner. Pizza, salad, and soft drinks will be provided by the SCNA. You may bring your own adult beverage if you wish, as long as it is in a plastic or other non-glass container.

This event is open to ALL SCNA members and their children (and granchildren), whether or not they are members at High Point Pool. There is no fee for non-pool members to attend this event. Bring your suit and towel. If you don't wish to swim, please join us for dinner and to catch up with your neighbors!

Please RSVP to Jennifer Talarczyk at TalarczykJennifer@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, please visit the following link to sign up: SignUpGenius.com. We appreciate your help!

July 14 Community Budget Conversation

July 2015

Mayor Paul Soglin invites you to participate in the Community Budget Conversation. This is your opportunity to help shape the City budget. Join City staff and alders to discuss how to best prioritize spending in 2016.

When: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St, Room 301

See the flyer here.

Member Survey

July 2015

Please tell us how the neighborhood association is doing!

Follow the link below to complete a survey to indicate your satisfaction with the neighborhood and the association, and to help the association determine its priorities and areas of focus for the coming year.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SaukCreek2015

The survey is quick and confidential!

July 4th Association Member Parade and Picnic

June 2015

Please join us for the Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association Member Parade and Picnic!

When: Saturday, July 4, 2015. Meet at 9:45 AM. Parade will start at 10:00 AM.
Where: Meet at the corner of Brule Circle and Sauk Creek Drive.
What: Parade, picnic lunch, inflatable bounce house and kids games

Bring your bikes , strollers, wagons and pets decorated in red, white and blue.
Bring visiting family and friends. See neighbors you know and meet some new ones too.

This event is not just for families with kids! ALL association members are welcome!

Help us make our most popular neighborhood event a success! Please follow the link to sign up to do a small task to help lighten the work load at www.SignUpGenius.com.

We are looking for a few adults to lead games for the kids (e.g. potato-sack races, three-legged races, dress-up relay, limbo, etc). Please sign up to lead a game of your choice!

Neighborhood Garage Sale May 14 - 16

May 2015

This year's neighborhood garage sale will take place May 14-16 (Thursday-Saturday). The dates coincide with a nearby neighborhood garage sale to draw more traffic. Advertised times will be 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, but neighbors are welcome to participate for only one day, close early, or stay open later if they wish. The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Assocation will place ads in the Wisconsin State Journal and on Craigslist. During the event, signs will be displayed at intersections throughout the neighborhood.

If you wish to participate, please contact Robin Skierka at skierka65@yahoo.com.

UW Urban Canid Project

May 2015

Researchers at UW Madison are studying urban fox and coyote populations. In order to better understand these urban populations, they need to radio-collar more adult red foxes and coyotes around Madison. The researchers are requesting that anyone who sees foxes or coyotes in their yard or around town report the sightings, especially when animals visit areas multiple times.

Please contact the researchers at uwurbancanidproject@gmail.com if you frequently see a fox or coyote in your yard or other location. To learn more about the UW Urban Canid project visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/uwurbancanidproject.

Earth Day Clean-up April 25

April 2015

Celebrate Earth Day with neighbors and friends on Saturday, April 25 by cleaning up our local parks and neighborhood. Join this community-wide effort to make a difference.

• Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015, RAIN or SHINE
• Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (the city-wide effort is 10 to noon, but we'll be there earlier)
• Location: Meet at Haen Family Park (blue park at Tree Lane and High Point Road)
• Refreshments: Beverages and snacks will be available to help get us going!
• Target Areas: Haen Family Park, Sauk Creek Park, greenway at High Point Road and Old Sauk Road

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Association will supply trash bags.
Please bring your own work gloves.

We need your help to care for our small part of the world. Please come and give us a hand. The whole family can help. Come for whatever time fits your schedule.

*Special thanks for Dave Short and Bob Kramer for coordinating the effort for our neighborhood!

Residential Burglary and Auto Theft Prevention

April 2015

The Madison Police Department posted a short video from West District officers Tom Grosse and Scott Favour showing how to deter burglars from entering homes through garage outside doors and other burglary prevention tips.

Here's a link to the video: https://youtu.be/vs87TRlxtYQ.

The police department recommends citizens take the following preventative steps to deter crime:

• Keep your doors and windows locked, even while at home.
• Keep your garage door closed, and lock any door from the garage to the interior of your home.
• Keep the exterior of your home well illuminated; consider motion detecting lights as well.
• Leave interior lights on when you're gone; consider using a timer to turn them on and off. Also consider leaving a radio or TV on so it appears someone is home.
• Keep trees and shrubs near your home trimmed so that the exterior is visible.
• If you'll be away, take steps so it isn't obvious that you're gone: stop the mail and newspaper, have your driveway/sidewalk shoveled, keep your home illuminated using timers, etc.
• Get to know your neighbors, so you'll know what kind of activity is suspisious or unusual. Don't hesitate to call MPD if you see something suspicious.
• Don't leave keys concealed outside your residence.
• Keep a good inventory of your valuables, including serial numbers. This information can be a great help in case you are victimized.

See these documents on Burglary Prevention and Home Security for more tips.

Please contact with West District Police at (608) 243-0500 to report any suspicious activity.

Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting

December 2014

The Sauk Creek Neighborhood Annual Membership Meeting took place on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N. High Point Road. All members and non-members who live in the Sauk Creek Neighborhood were invited to attend. The agenda included a review of the association's financial report and committee reports, election of board members for 2015, and a discussion of key issues affecting the neighborhood.

If you have questions or comments but could not attend, please contact Maureen Busalacchi at 123busm@gmail.com.

Neighborhood Safety Meeting

October 2014

Alders Paul Skidmore and Mark Clear invited residents to attend a neighborhood safety meeting on Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lussier Community Education Center Gym, 55 S. Gammon Road.

West District Captain Vic Wahl and his staff talked about recent property crime trends in our neighborhood and provided general recomendations for personal and neighborhood safety.

If you have questions or comments but could not attend, please contact:

• Ald. Paul Skidmore - District 9, 829-3425, district9@cityofmadison.com OR
• Ald. Mark Clear - District 19, 695-5709, district19@cityofmadison.com.

Walnut Grove Dog Park

October 2014

Our four-legged best friends have another place to run around without a leash as of October 2014. Walnut Grove Park, 202 N. Westfield Road, joined seven other parks in the city of Madison where fenced dog exercise areas are located. Odana School Park dog exercise area also opened earlier in 2014. These new off-leash dog parks were chosen after several community meetings with interested west side dog owners, as well as people who lived in the proposed neighborhoods.

"Madison Parks is committed to providing safe places for dogs and their owners to exercise and enjoy the outdoors," says Eric Knepp, Madison Parks Superintendent. "The City of Madison is proud to be ranked #6 in the nation for off-leash dog parks by the Trust for Public Lands."

Walnut Grove Dog Park and Odana School Dog Park join six other popular off-leash dog parks in the City of Madison: McCormick Greenspace, Demetral Park, Brittingham Park, Quann Park, Sycamore Park and Warner Park. These off-leash dog parks provide great places for dogs and their human companions to enjoy exercise and the outdoors together.

Dog Park Rules: All dogs are required to have valid municipal license and a dog park permit to enter any public dog park in the City of Madison or surrounding communities. Dog Park Permits are on sale either at the park or on-line, are valid from January through December and provide access into the eight Madison off-leash dog parks, seven Dane County dog parks, and pet exercise areas in the cities of Middleton and Sun Prairie.

The cost of the Annual Permit is $30 and the daily permit is $5. To learn more about the city of Madison's dog parks, please visit www.cityofmadison.com.

Pay Membership Dues AND Complete Membership Form Online

Take advantage of the speed and convenience of renewing your membership online. Simply go to "Complete Membership Form Online" on the left.

After submitting the Membership Form, go to "Pay Dues Online" on the left to pay the $20 annual membership dues. Click the "Add to Cart" button to add the Membership Dues to your shopping cart. You will then be directed to PayPal's secure website. If you wish to make a donation to any of the Neighborhood Funds listed, click "Continue Shopping" (gray box on the left) BEFORE you "Check Out."

When your shopping cart is complete, click on the "Check Out" or "Check out with PayPal" button. Both options allow you to "Choose a way to pay," either with your PayPal account OR with a debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express).

If you do not have a PayPal account, go to the bottom of the "Choose a way to pay" section and choose "Don't have a PayPal Account." You will be directed to the "Pay with a debit or credit card" section where you may enter the credit card number you wish to use.

Please contact the membership coordinator at harriet@tatooles.com with any questions or comments.

Please note that SCNA is a non-profit organization but is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization, therefore, your membership fee is not tax deductible.

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Alicia Ashman Library Fall Book Sale

April 2015

The Friends of Alicia Ashman Library hold a book sale every spring and fall. Money from the sale helps fund special purchases, projects and adult and children's programs at the library. Volunteers work to make this possible.

Members Preview Sale: Thurs. April 30, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Membership is $5 per year for individuals or $10 per family. May join at the sale.

Public Sale: Fri. May 1, 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Sat. May 2, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Bag sale is Sat. 1:00 to 3:00 PM - $5 per bag (library provides the bags).
No membership required at public sale.

Wexford Area Baseball League for Kids Entering Grades K-3

March 2015

The Wexford Area Baseball League is a fun summer t-ball and coach-pitch league for boys and girls. The deadline to register is April 15!

• T-Bal: For children entering Kindergarthen and 1st grade. Games are on Tuesday evenings (see dates and times below).
• Coach Pitch & Machine Pitch: For children entering 1st through 3rd grades. Games are on Thursday evenings (see dates and times below).
• When: Beginning the first week of June and concluding the last week of July. Games are at either 5:30pm or 6:45pm. Each team plays eight games.
• Where: All games are played at Wexford Park, 1201 N Westfield Rd, Madison.
• Cost: Registration fee is $35 and includes a team t-shirt and baseball hat for each player.

View and print the registration form here.

Questions? Send an email to wexfordbaseball@gmail.com.

Proposed Bike Path - Public Information Meeting

March 2015

The City of Madison is planning a bike path in the greenway that runs between the Beltline and Tree Lane, behind the shopping center where Rocky Rococo Pizzeria is located. The location of the planned project and additional details are shown in this document.

A Public Information Meeting about the project was held on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 6:00pm at Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N High Point Rd.

If you have questions about the proposed project but were unable to attend the meeting, please contact:

Bike Path - Lisa Coleman at lcoleman@cityofmadison.com
Greenway Work - Sally Swenson sswenson@cityofmadison.com

Community Forums with Police Chief Koval

February 2015

City of Madison Police Chief Mike Koval held two public forums in the West District in February. These community forums were an opportunity for residents to meet with the Chief and discuss your questions or concerns. The dates and locations were:

• February 11 - Sequoya Library (4340 Tokay Blvd) 6:00p - 7:30p
• February 16 - Good Shepherd Church (5701 Raymond Rd) 6:00p - 7:30p

Please visit the City of Madison Police Department West District website at wwww.cityofmadison.com/police/west to see the latest news posted on the West District Blotter.