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Good Morning, Fitchrona! With today being National Candy Day, what’s sweeter than checking out the first ever Focus newsletter?!
Every Monday morning you can expect a Fitchrona Focus newsletter to be delivered to your inbox. You’ll find:
Local Lowdown
Local news or community updates
Happenings
Featuring events with local businesses or makers
Maker Feature
Highlighting a local maker’s work
Check it Out
Spots you should know about
Neighborhood Deals
You’ll be able to read the Focus in less than 5 minutes as you sip your Monday morning coffee!
In today’s Focus:
Highschool Students Recognized
Fitchburg Oak Bank Raises Money
New Verona Hockey Puck Drop
Let’s fill our cups!
-Liv - Fitchrona Focus Founder
LOCAL LOWDOWN
Last Week’s Highlights
Dane County Dairy Kings First Puck Drop
The Dane County Dairy Kings played their first ever hockey game this past Saturday. The Dairy Kings are the latest addition to the Great Lakes Hockey league, the nation’s oldest Senior A amateur ice hockey league. While the Dairy Kings did lose, they played against the reigning champs, The Fond du Lac Bears. If you missed the game, there are many more home games left. You can’t beat the price - ages 13 and up - $10 , ages 5-12 - $5, and free for under 5 years!
Fitchburg’s Oak Park Bank Raised Money for Underdog Pet Rescue
Oak Park Bank’s annual Pumpkin Giveaway event was held at their Fitchburg location. The fun-filled day included picking out free pumpkins, goodie bags, tractor drawn carriage rides, face painting, a bounce house. Bucky badger even made an appearance! The event raised $3,000 for the Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, helping pets to find permanent homes.
Verona Area School District Inducts Students into National Honors Society
A total of 151 Verona Area High School students were inducted into the National Honors Society (NHS) last week. Students needed to achieve and maintain a 3.60 cumulative GPA, and required a recommendation from a teacher. Each NHS member is required to volunteer 30 hours per year. If you have volunteering opportunities the Fitchrona area, send us an email or instagram DM and the opportunity will be shared with the community.
HAPPENINGS
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Wednesday, 11/6 - Jersey Mike’s Subs is partnering with Morgan’s Caring Connections to give back 25% of all profits. Pick up a sandwich from 10am-9pm. Add to Calendar
Wednesday, 11/6 - Fitchburg Senior Center Friends Travel Show. Destination opportunities include: Mediterranean Coast - Spain, France & Italy, Mackinac Island, Autumn in French Canada, Alaska, Turkey. Add to Calendar
Thursday, 11/7 - Delta Beer Lab Blood Drive. Get a pint of beer for a pint of blood & get entered to win one of two $7,000 prizes. Add to Calendar
Thursday, 11/7 - Hands on Class for Pet Parents. Learn how to properly brush your pets. Add to Calendar
Saturday, 11/9 - Waterford Wine & Spirits - Wine Festival. Autumn in France: A holiday Festival in Blanc & Rouge. Add to Calendar
Saturday, 11/9 - Dragonfly Hot Yoga Power Up Teacher Training. Once certified, instructors are able to teach Power Up. Add to Calendar
Saturday, 11/9 - Bucky’s Gym Open House - Free event. Workout, meet trainers, take a tour, and have the chance to win a cool prize. Add to Calendar
Saturday, 11/9 - Verona’s Annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair. One of the largest sales in the area, featuring dozens of local artisans & crafters. You’ll find jewelry, knitting, quilters, wood working, handmade soaps, dried wreath & flower arrangements, dips & sauce mixes, upcycled tote bags & more. Add to Calendar
MAKER FEATURE
This week’s maker feature is Lily’s Magical Treats.
Lily’s Magical Treats began five years ago in 2019, when Lily was seven years old, with a dream to start a cotton candy business. Since then, they’ve expanded to include more treats. They have been featured at events across the greater Madison area, including events in the Fitchrona area like Epicnic and Verona Fall Fest. Their specialty is organic, dye-free cotton candy, along with freeze-dried candy and custom lollipops for any occasion. They offer custom orders and create treats for private events. You can order directly at www.lilysmagicaltreats.com or catch them at an upcoming event.
For orders placed on National Candy Day, they’re including a free set of six organic dye-free lollipops on all orders. Follow us on Instagram for updates, and taste the magic!
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CHECK IT OUT
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, but candy doesn’t fill your cup, we’ve got you covered! Get your sugar rush with a scoop from Fitchburg’s Chocolate Shoppe, a local ice cream business of over 60 years. Check out their newest holiday flavor - Gingerbread Man!
NEIGHBORHOOD DEAL
Delta Brew Lab - Every Monday from 4pm to close is Industry night. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service - hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% off all food & beverage & the $3 beer of the day!
THANK YOU!
Thanks for reading the Fitchrona Focus today. If you found something useful, please share it with someone who loved watching Sesame Street ask a child. Did you know that the show first aired on today’s date back in 1969?