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The Latest Goodman News

The Goodman Community Center is a busy place! Read on below for a glimpse of the wonderful things happening here.

Multimedia on panel by Wm. Kyle Davis

April 1, 2026

“Uncomfortably Nostalgic” - At the Ballweg Gallery in April 2026

Eastside News Stories, At the Center, Ballweg Gallery

New President of Goodman Community Center announced

March 30, 2026

Christopher Talton has been selected as the next President of Goodman Community Center.

Press Release, Dear Community, At the Center

Residents are encouraged to vote in school board elections Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

2026 Madison school board candidates state their case

March 30, 2026

Eastside News invited the school board candidates on the April 7 ballot to state in about 300 words why you should vote for them.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

SASY’s neighborhood grant program — how the award process work

March 24, 2026

Each year, the SASY Neighborhood Association awards grants to deepen its engagement with the community. Here’s how it works.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

Two youth from Goodman Community Center's middle school program try ice skating for the first time at the Lake Ridge Bank River Rink in Monona.

A weekday off from middle school is more than a fun day for GCC students

March 19, 2026

On days when middle school students do not have school, Goodman staff create structured opportunities for youth.

Lussier LOFT Middle School, Eastside News Stories, Lussier LOFT, Kids

Baked Lab finds a home on Atwood

March 17, 2026

The bakery finally has a storefront location after seven years in business.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

Learn to recognize texting scams targeting older adults

March 12, 2026

Online scams have increased in sophistication — especially phishing scams.

Older Adults, Eastside News Stories, At the Center

Orton Park playground on Madison's Near-East Side.

New playgrounds coming to area parks

March 5, 2026

Six Madison parks will see changes that will please both children and their parents.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

Mixed media by Mary Lou Krase

March 1, 2026

“Rescues and Road Trips" - At the Ballweg Gallery in March 2026

Eastside News Stories, At the Center, Ballweg Gallery

Racist covenants can still be found in areas of Madison

February 27, 2026

Racist language in property deeds is a legacy from an earlier era, but community efforts are underway to denounce the wording.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

What to know before your first food pantry visit

February 17, 2026

GCC's Fritz Food Pantry new shopper guide

Fritz Food Pantry

Art by members of the Madison Art Guild

February 1, 2026

“Art Has the Power to Create Community” — At the Ballweg Gallery in February 2026

Eastside News Stories, At the Center, Ballweg Gallery