The inaugural Make Music Fitchburg will take place on June 21st, 2021, with free music events for everyone to enjoy. Make Music Fitchburg is part of Make Music Day, a global music celebration that takes place on the summer solstice each year. Musicians of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join in the fun! Those looking to take in a few performances can find a list of venues and performers at www.makemusicday.org/fitchburg. Concerts At McKee will kick off their season on June 21, hosting Lynda and the Zeros at McKee Farms Park at 7:00pm.

All musicians are invited to participate, whether you're an amateur or professional, young or old, take part by signing up at www.makemusicday.org/fitchburg/. Businesses, buildings, schools, churches, and other venues can visit the website to offer their outdoor spaces as concert locations. A full schedule of events will be posted at www.makemusicday.org/fitchburg/.

Make Music Day began in France in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique, and has spread to over 1,000 cities across 120 countries. Completely different from a typical musical festival, Make Music concerts are performed by anyone who wants to take part and enjoyed by everyone who wants to attend. From classical to folk, hip hop to opera, Latin jazz to punk rock, live music of all kinds resounds on streets, sidewalks, porches, plazas, parks, gardens, store fronts and other public spaces on the longest day of the year.

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Please join the City of Fitchburg Resource Conservation Commission and Tree Diversity Committee for an event at Quarry Hill Park June 17 from 6:30 pm-7:45 pm. Hear from experts about the importance of planting diverse trees in our yards and parks and take a walking tour of the new species of trees planted in Quarry Hill Park. Please bring a chair, mask (if not vaccinated) and water bottle and join us for this educational outdoor seminar. Giveaways from Fitchburg Farms, K&A Greenhouse, Home Depot and Jung Garden Center.

Come learn great information on soil type, sun exposure, seasonal appeal, resilience and sustainability for homeowners who are making landscaping decisions.

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The 2019 ANNUAL MEETING for Highlands of Seminole Neighborhood Association (HSNA) will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 7:00 p.m. at Fitchburg Library, 5530 Lacy Road.

2019 HSNA Annual meeting AGENDA:

1. Board of Directors - Introductions & Roles

2. Financial Report - Budget

3. Landscaping/tree maintenance

4. Mailboxes, Solar Panels, Fences

5. Architectural Control Committee (ACC)

6. Neighborhood EVENTS

7. VOLUNTEERS

Please feel free to submit any topics you would like to address to info@higlandsofseminole.org. 

Are you interested in latest on renewable energy? Consider joining the Fitchburg Resource Conservation Commission on Thursday, November 15th at the Fitchburg Public Library starting at 6:30pm for a showing of a the documentary, Reinventing Power.   Over the film’s 50 minutes, you’ll meet people in eight states whose lives were changed by the renewable energy industry while exploring various aspects of the clean energy industry from innovation to installation.

Following the film, local experts, featuring University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering’s Professor Jim Tinjum, will be on hand to answer your questions on renewable energy.

Refreshments will be provided.  The event will conclude by 8:00pm.   This event is being coordinated and hosted by a collaboration of the Fitchburg Resource Conservation Commission, the Fitchburg Public Library and the Sierra Club.

Save the Date for the HSNA summer picnic! This will be Sunday September 9 from 1-4pm at Rosecommon Park. Invites will be sent out soon. 

We will be providing hot dogs, burgers, brats, veggie burgers, chips, and drinks. Kids entertainment will be available. 

We are asking neighbors to bring a side dish or dessert to pass. You are welcome to bring your own beer / alcoholic beverage. 

Contact hsnagaragesale@gmail.com with any questions.

The City of Fitchburg is preparing to reconstruct north Fish Hatchery Road from McKee Road to the Beltline. Please find the hyperlinked North Fish Hatchery Road Reconstruction project flyer in both English and Spanish, as well as public meeting information and project website links listed below. The project is in the early stage of planning and design, with construction planned to begin in late 2019.

Community members may access the project website to learn more and may sign up for email or text updates through Fitchburg’s “Notify Me” system, also linked below.

We appreciate your help in sharing this information widely throughout your networks in preparation for the first public meeting on August 22nd.

North Fish Hatchery Road Reconstruction: Public Meeting #1

When:  Wednesday, August 22, 5:30-7:30 PM (presentation begins at 5:45 PM)

Where: Fitchburg Public Library, 2nd floor meeting room, 5530 Lacy Road

Why: Join the City of Fitchburg and other community members at the first public meeting for the North Fish Hatchery Road Reconstruction! Learn and provide input that will support the planning and design process. Planning will continue through spring 2019, with construction anticipated to begin in late 2019. Everyone is welcome!

RSVP: To learn more and RSVP (optional), click here: https://fhr1.eventbrite.com

Project Website: http://www.fitchburgwi.gov/2504/Fish-Hatchery-Road-Reconstruction

“Notify Me” Updates: http://www.fitchburgwi.gov/list.aspx (find “North Fish Hatchery Road Reconstruction Notifications” in the list)

FACTv Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MXlfkacheI&feature=youtu.be

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/FACTvFitchburg/videos/2129218590680331/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MXlfkacheI&t=0s&index=624&list=PLeZJzq04ALFfPfLSG0XUI2LOvnPERsFO7

Marcus Pearson, Planning Intern, Urban Assets

807 East Johnson Street,Madison, Wisconsin 53703

P: 608.819.6566 x6

http://www.urbanassetsconsulting.com/

Race Day Events Announces the Fitchburg Festival of Speed, a Family-Oriented
Race with a Festival Atmosphere

Race Day Events is proud to announce the inaugural Fitchburg Festival of Speed, taking place Saturday, July 7th, 2018. The race will include a criterium, 25-mile bike race, as well as a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile run. The Fitchburg Festival of Speed is set to take place at the beautiful Agora complex located at 5500 E Cheryl Parkway in Fitchburg, Wisconsin starting at 8:00AM.

This family-friendly race will offer multiple ways for participants to show off their need for speed. The Fitchburg Festival of Speed offers a wide variety of categories for racers to participate in, ranging from women and men’s categories, to opportunities for junior racers. There will also be fixed gear and fat tire categories for bikers interested in a change of pace. Registration includes a race t-shirt and will be open until July 7th, or until a race has met capacity.

“The Festival of Speed is another great event coming from our Team at Race Day Events,” says Ryan Griessmeyer, Owner of Race Day Events. “We are excited to bring forth an event that combines all aspects of speed, endurance and entertainment. This is an event not to be missed.”

Griessmeyer’s excitement was also felt by Kate Wicker of the Fitchburg Chamber Visitor + Business Bureau. “We are very excited for the inaugural Fitchburg Festival of Speed,” Wicker said. “Our existing natural assets, bike trails, silver status ranking by The League of American Bicyclists, and support from both the residential and business community makes Fitchburg a perfect place for this action packed festival”.

Participants and spectators will be able to relax and enjoy the festival atmosphere, which includes local food carts, a kids zone and live music for entertainment. If you are looking for the exclusive extras, check out the VIP experience, which includes: All-you-can-eat food provided by Liliana's, unlimited beverages (alcoholic and non), as well as the chance to enjoy adult yard games and comfortable lounge furniture. For more information, please visit: http://www.fitchburgfestivalofspeed.com/

About Race Day Events
Race Day Events is an event production company located in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 2006, Race Day Events owns 18 running and multisport events throughout the state and provides a host of production services to over 300 events throughout the nation. Race Day Events is also the exclusive production company for Madison Festivals, Inc.’s Run Madtown, Taste of Madison, and Madison Marathon.

About Fitchburg Chamber Visitor Business Bureau
The Fitchburg Chamber Visitor + Business Bureau provides leadership for the advancement of our city’s economic vitality and quality of life for our businesses, residents and visitors. To this end we provide programs and services that will expand and mature investments, job opportunities, support business networks and build tourism and
community assets.

The 2018 Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 13 from 7-9pm at the City of Fitchburg Library, 2nd floor. This is when we review activities of the Board of Directors and financial activities by the HSNA. All Homeowners are invited to participate in committee activities or to express interest in serving on the Board.

Join us on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Fitchburg Library, 5530 Lacy Road, for Fitchburg’s "Sustainable You" Workshop, which will feature tips on eating smart and being active in the New Year. Enjoy FREE healthy pizza choices from Ian’s Pizza while you learn more about:

• Planning meals and grocery lists
• Reading food labels and comparing brands
• Shopping for healthy foods on a budget
• Preparing quick, healthy meals
• Easy strategies for getting active for people with busy schedules

For more information, visit Green Fitchburg's website at: www.fitchburgwi.gov/2336/18522/Green-Fitchburg-Events. In an effort to reduce the use of plastic bags, the Resource Conservation Commission requests that participants bring a gently used reusable bags or paper bags in good condition to the event to be donated to local grocery stores.

Please join us at Rosecommons Park to meet and to enjoy the company of your neighbors within the Highlands of Seminole. Food and refreshments will be provided. Feel free to bring your own chairs and blanket to be more comfortable.

RSVP invitations will be sent via email. Please contact Miguel Dominguez for more information or to provide your email.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Mayor Jason C. Gonzalez cordially invites you to attend an Uncoupling Ceremony on Friday, September 8th, for Fitchburg Fire Department’s new West Fire Station. An uncoupling ceremony is similar to that of a traditional ribbon cutting, but with a twist that honors the rich traditions and history of the fire service.

The ceremony will begin at 4:00 pm with the Fitchburg Fire Department Honor Guard posting the colors, followed by opening remarks from Mayor Gonzalez, Fire Chief Joe Pulvermacher, and other special guests. 

Following the ceremony, apparatus will be on display and tours will be provided of the new fire station. Light refreshments will also be served. 

Please bring your family to join us in this historic and proud moment for the Fitchburg Fire Department and the City of Fitchburg on Friday, September 8th.

HSNA Neighborhood Safety Meeting

• Date: Thursday, August 24th
• Time: 7-9pm
• Where: City of Fitchburg Library

Date:  Tuesday, June 27
Time:  7-9 p.m.
Location:  City of Fitchburg Library