Special events bring the community together to socialize, network, and celebrate in a
variety of ways. Volunteers are needed to help at the event and in putting together plans.
Call Goodman Atwood Community Center three months prior to the event date to join a team of
volunteer event organizers.
ONE-FAMILY CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF: PARADE & ICE-CREAM SOCIAL
Held on Saturday afternoon, May 19, 2007
Our “Hats Off to Our New Home” parade and ice cream social was a resounding success. More than 350 people came to decorate their hats, bikes, unicycles and scooters and be in our parade! It was quite a happy sight to behold – with Vogel Brothers’ bright-red construction vehicle leading the way and Mama Digdown’s Brass Band playing equally bright music to set the pace, we marched to Wirth Court park, tipping our hats as we passed the site of the Center’s future home.
Read more and see photos
PEAT-PIPER ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
A chili dinner and political forum for aldermanic districts 6 and 15 will be held on Sunday, February 11.
The event is organized by the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara (SASY) Neighborhood Association council.
People can attend just the forum or just the chili dinner, which is a fundraiser for the Peat-Piper Scholarship Fund at East High School.
The dinner costs $6, and the forum is free. Chili will be served starting at 4 p.m.
Location: |
Goodman Atwood Community Center, 2425 Atwood Avenue |
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Date: |
Held on February 11, 2007 |
Time: |
Political forum for aldermanic districts 6 and 15, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Chili Fundraiser Dinner, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
Cost: |
Political forum is free; Chili dinner - $6 |
Contact: |
Michael Goodman, 243-1505 |
JIMMY BUFFETT NIGHT AT THE HARMONY BAR
One Saturday night in April, the Harmony Bar sponsors Jimmy Buffett Night.
Popular vocalist "Jimmy" Chuck Bayuk and the Drunken Sailors play the sweet tunes of Jimmy Buffett
as a fundraiser for the Goodman Atwood Community Center. Cost is a $8 minimum (more is always appreciated).
Location: |
Harmony Bar, 2201 Atwood Avenue |
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Date: |
Held on April 5, 2008 |
Time: |
9:30 p.m. |
Cost: |
$8 at the door |
Contact: |
Keith Daniels at 249-4333 |
PANTRYTHON
Pantrython is an all-day phone-in pledge drive and auction generously hosted
by 105.5 Triple M to raise funds and awareness for the Goodman Atwood Community Center food pantry.
Pantrython begins at 6:00 am and bids close at 6 pm. The day’s events include pledges
for songs to be played, appearances by local celebrities and musicians, call-in auction and pledges
and other radio frolic. Supporting this event means supporting thousands of individuals in need
of a nutritious meal.
Location: |
105.5 FM Triple M studio broadcast |
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Date: |
Thursday, June 5, 2008 |
Time: |
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Contact: |
Margo Tiedt , 241-1574 ext 15 |
More: |
Pantrython 2008 page |
HARMONY BAR / ATWOOD GOLF SCRAMBLE
Registration and putting contest begin at 11:30, with a 1-pm shotgun start. Each member of the four-person team hits a ball from the tee. Best shot is selcted and each in turn then hits from that spot, etc. until the ball is in the cup. Prizes will be awarded for team scores, long drives, long putts, closest to the pin and more!
Location: |
Bridges Golf Course on Aberg Avenue (next to Shopko and Copp's Food Store) |
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Date: |
Sunday, June 29, 2008 |
Time: |
Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. |
Contact: |
Margo Tiedt at 241-1574 ext 15 or Steve O'Neill at 244-3753. |
Apply: |
Golf Scramble Application (PDF 189 KB) - print, Fill out, and submit with fees per form instructions |
ATWOOD SUMMERFEST
Atwood Summerfest, our annual festival, brings folks from all over the Madison area to celebrate. Musicians, bands, and performers pull out the stops to entertain people of all ages. Atwood Summerfest is child- and family-focused, offering games, rides, shows and foods for all members of the family.
Location: |
2000 and 2100 blocks of Atwood Avenue |
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Date: |
Saturday, July 26, 2008 |
Time: |
12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m. |
Contact: |
Debra Heggs, 241-1574 ext. 30 |
Apply: |
Summerfest '08 Booth Application (PDF 275KB) |
More: |
Atwood Summerfest 2008 page |
COMMITTED CITIZENS DINNER
Goodman Atwood Community Center will be recognizing five Committed Citizens (individuals, youth or business)
at our annual awards and recognition event on Tuesday, October 24, 2007. We are currently accepting nominations for this award.
Location: |
Olbrich Gardens |
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Date: |
Wednesday, October 24 , 2007 |
Time: |
Reception starts at 5:00 p.m. |
Contact: |
Debra Heggs , 241-1574 ext. 30 |
| Nominate: | Nomination Form due by September 7, 2007 |
Last Year: |
Committed Citizens 2006 |
THANKSGIVING BASKETS
The annual Thanksgiving Basket
Program happens with the help of Community Action Coalition and United Way 211. The basket
distribution will be held during Thanksgiving week on Monday, November 19, and Tuesday, November 20, 2007,
at Saint Bernard’s Church gym, across the street from the center.
Location: |
Distribution at St. Bernard's Church Gym |
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Date: |
Distribution on Monday, November 19, and Tuesday, November 20, 2007 |
Time: |
Nov. 19: noon – 7:00 p.m.; Nov. 20: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
Donate: |
List of items, or Money, or your time as a volunteer |
Register: |
Families with a child or children aged 17 or younger and living at home may register at various dates and locations to receive a Thanksgiving basket. |
Contact: |
Marlene Storms, 241-1574 ext. 25 |
More: |
Thanksgiving Baskets Program 2007 |
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