The following events are set to take place between Friday, April 14, and Friday, May 12.
Friday, April 14
Storytime S.T.E.A.M – Weather: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. For ages two to five.
Informal Memoir Writing Group: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Munch Mobile Free Lunch Program: 1:30-1:50 p.m. At the Pines Apartments, 2302 High Ridge Tr., Fitchburg. Free meals and resources delivered with no registration or ID required.
Munch Mobile Free Lunch Program: 2-2:30 p.m. At the Fairways Apartments, 2301 Traceway Dr., Fitchburg. Free meals and resources delivered with no registration or ID required.
Calling All Artists!: 4-5 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. For ages five to twelve. Learn printmaking techniques.
Saturday, April 15
2023 Annual Waterway Cleanups: 9-11 a.m. At Swan Creek, Dunn’s Marsh, Quarry Hill and Fahey Fields and Yarmouth Greenway. Choose one of four locations. Exact meeting information available on the City of Fitchburg website.
Sunday, April 16
Beginner Pickleball: 5-7 p.m. At McGaw Park, 5236 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. Hosted by the Madison Pickleball Meetup Group.
Monday, April 17
Landmarks Preservation Commission: 4:30 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Board of Public Works Meeting: 5:30-8:30 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Tuesday, April 18
Common Council Organizational Meeting: 5:15 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Spanglish Storytime: 6-6:30 p.m.. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. For ages two to five and their families.
Plan Commission Meeting: 6:30 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
“Stop the Bleed” by Fitch-Rona EMS: 6-7 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. Learn how to stop uncontrolled bleeding in an emergency situation. Registration required at the Fitchburg Public Library second-floor reference desk.
Wednesday, April 19
The Sappho Group – a 50+ Lesbian Women’s Social Gathering: 1:30-3 p.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Police and Fire Commission Meeting: 5-7 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Library Board Meeting: 5:30-7:30 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Family Pajama Storytime: 6-6:45 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. For children ages two to five and their families.
Thursday, April 20
Tai Chi: 9-10 a.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. A $2 donation is requested. Led by Khiang Seow. Registration required via the Fitchburg Senior Center website.
Chisel ActionCOACH Launch Party and Ribbon Cutting: 4-7 p.m. At The Vine, 5264 Verona Rd., Fitchburg. Registration required via an email to jasminepomplun@actioncoach.com.
Friday, April 21
Informal Memoir Writing Group: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Screening – “Top Hat”: 1-4 p.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Munch Mobile Free Lunch Program: 1:30-1:50 p.m. At the Pines Apartments, 2302 High Ridge Tr., Fitchburg. Free meals and resources delivered with no registration or ID required.
Munch Mobile Free Lunch Program: 2-2:30 p.m. At the Fairways Apartments, 2301 Traceway Dr., Fitchburg. Free meals and resources delivered with no registration or ID required.
Saturday, April 22
Live Music – Foo Foo Dolls: 8:30-11:30 p.m. At MadPower Training and Hot Fitness Center, 5264 Verona Rd., Fitchburg.
Sunday, April 23
Annual Fitchburg Senior Center Friends Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. Adult meals cost $10. Meals for children under 12 cost $5.
Fitchburg Historical Society Annual Meeting: 1:30 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. Free and open to the public.
Monday, April 24
Preschool Science: 10-11 a.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. For children ages two to five.
LEGOs for Tweens: 6-7 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. In the Storytime Room.
Tuesday, April 25
“Only Raindrops Should Fall” Talk: 12:15-3 p.m. At Quarry Ridge Retirement, 2851 Fitchrona Rd., Fitchburg. Free. Lunch provided. Learn why preventing falls is important and how to implement effective strategies to prevent a fall. Screen for blood pressure, brain health, home safety, balance and vision.
All About Olive Oil!: 1-2 p.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. Join Lori Hackman, owner of Olive and Herb in Sun Prairie, to learn about healthy eating and recipes. Samples included. No registration required.
Finance Committee Meeting: 6-7:30 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Common Council Meeting: 7:30-10:30 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Wednesday, April 26
Committee of the Whole Meeting: 7-9 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Thursday, April 27
Tai Chi: 9-10 a.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. A $2 donation is requested. Led by Khiang Seow. Registration required via the Fitchburg Senior Center website.
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry Distribution: 12:30-1:30 p.m. At Southdale Park, 160 Deer Valley Rd., Fitchburg.
Fitchburg Biz After Hours: 4-6 p.m. At Hop Haus Brewing Co., 2975 Sub-Zero Pkwy., Fitchburg. Network with fellow chamber members in this Oak Bank-sponsored event.
Friday, April 28
Screening – “Born to Dance”: 1-4 p.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Munch Mobile Free Lunch Program: 1:30-1:50 p.m. At the Pines Apartments, 2302 High Ridge Tr., Fitchburg. Free meals and resources delivered with no registration or ID required.
Munch Mobile Free Lunch Program: 2-2:30 p.m. At the Fairways Apartments, 2301 Traceway Dr., Fitchburg. Free meals and resources delivered with no registration or ID required.
Saturday, April 29
Spring Recycling and Shred Event: 8-11 a.m. At City Hall Campus, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Arbor Day Tree Planting: 9-10 a.m. At Southdale Park, 160 Deer Valley Rd., Fitchburg.
Sunday, April 30
Service Day: 12-1:30 p.m. At Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Rd., Madison. Help the animals at Dane County Humane Society without having to commit to a regular volunteer shop. Youth participants who are 4-7 years old must be accompanied by a registered, adult participant.
Monday, May 1
Preschool Storytime: 9:30-10 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. For children ages two to five.
Board of Public Works Meeting: 5:30-8:30 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Tuesday, May 2
Star Wars Crafts: 4-5 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. For children ages five to 12.
Great Decisions: 6-7 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. Discuss foreign policy topics after reading summaries from the 2023 Great Decisions Briefing Book. Registration required at Reference Desk.
Wednesday, May 3
HyVee Pub Quiz Event: 1:30-3:30 p.m. At HyVee Grocery Store, 2920 Fitchrona Rd., Fitchburg.
Thursday, May 4
Tai Chi: 9-10 a.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. A $2 donation is requested. Led by Khiang Seow. Registration required via the Fitchburg Senior Center website.
Park Commission Meeting: 6-10 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Friday, May 5
Book Boogie: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. For children ages two to five.
Informal Memoir Writing Group: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Munch Mobile Free Lunch Program: 1:30-1:50 p.m. At the Pines Apartments, 2302 High Ridge Tr., Fitchburg. Free meals and resources delivered with no registration or ID required.
Munch Mobile Free Lunch Program: 2-2:30 p.m. At the Fairways Apartments, 2301 Traceway Dr., Fitchburg. Free meals and resources delivered with no registration or ID required.
Saturday, May 6
Children’s Used Book Sale: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fitchburg Library. Proceeds benefit the Fitchburg Public Library.
Sunday, May 7
10th PuppyUp Wisconsin Walk: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg. Walk two miles and participate in other activities to raise money for canine cancer awareness, education and research.
Monday, May 8
Preschool Storytime: 9:30-10 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. For children ages two to five.
Tuesday, May 9
Veterans Social Group: 11 a.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Finance Committee Meeting: 6-7:30 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Common Council Meeting: 7:30-10:30 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Wednesday, May 10
Active Women’s Group: 2:15 p.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Personnel Committee Meeting: 4-5:30 p.m. At City Hall, Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Fitchburg BCycle Ribbon Cutting: 4:30-5:30 p.m. At Agora, 5500 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Fitchburg. Complimentary ice cream provided by Chocolate Shoppe.
Thursday, May 11
Tai Chi: 9-10 a.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. A $2 donation is requested. Led by Khiang Seow. Registration required via the Fitchburg Senior Center website.
Caregiver Support Group: 10:30-11:30 a.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry Distribution: 12:30-1:30 p.m. At Southdale Park, 160 Deer Valley Rd., Fitchburg.
READ to a Dog: 5-6:20 p.m. At the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg. For independent readers in kindergarten through fifth grade. Stop by the Youth Services Desk or call 608-729-1762 to sign up for a 20-minute spot with a registered therapy animal.
Transportation and Transit Commission Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m. At City Hall, Jeanie Sieling, 5520 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Friday, May 12
Informal Memoir Writing Group: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. At the Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.
Munch Mobile Free Lunch Program: 1:30-1:50 p.m. At the Pines Apartments, 2302 High Ridge Tr., Fitchburg. Free meals and resources delivered with no registration or ID required.
Munch Mobile Free Lunch Program: 2-2:30 p.m. At the Fairways Apartments, 2301 Traceway Dr., Fitchburg. Free meals and resources delivered with no registration or ID required.
