BARABOO — The Daughters of Isabella Circle 834 of Baraboo invite people to go on a pilgrimage to the Schoenstatt Retreat Center in Waukesha on Tuesday, June 18.
The Schoenstatt Retreat Center provides a God-filled space with a prayerful atmosphere amid the beauty of nature in the vicinity of the Schoenstatt Shrine.
This pilgrimage includes a presentation, opportunity for Confession, lunch, and plenty of time to walk the grounds, which include a chapel, Stations of the Cross, and gift shop.St. Ambrose Academy (SSA), Madison, presents The Wizard of Oz on March 29-31, at the Verona High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richards St., Verona.
JANESVILLE — The Aging & Disability Resource Center will host a free Rock County Caregiver Boot Camp on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Job Center, 1900 Center Ave.
Cori Marsh, dementia care specialist at the Aging & Disability Center, and Bonnie Nuttkinson, program and advocacy manager of the South Central Wisconsin Chapter-Alzheimer’s Association, will provide education and support for families coping with memory loss of a loved one.MADISON — The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) has scheduled “International Night,” a fundraiser and community event at its Fitchburg location, 5256 Verona Rd., on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
This family-friendly event will feature a diverse entertainment lineup, including stories of refugees and immigrants living in Madison, Mexican pop by Shelene, Russian singing by Anna Gubenkova, Middle Eastern dance, and a special area for child-focused activities, as well as delicious cuisine from a variety of countries.MADISON — The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) has scheduled “International Night,” a fundraiser and community event at its Fitchburg location, 5256 Verona Rd., on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
This family-friendly event will feature a diverse entertainment lineup, including stories of refugees and immigrants living in Madison, Mexican pop by Shelene, Russian singing by Anna Gubenkova, Middle Eastern dance, and a special area for child-focused activities, as well as delicious cuisine from a variety of countries.MADISON — Edgewood High School (EHS) of the Sacred Heart has announced a planned multimillion-dollar expansion that will enhance the performing arts and improve accessibility at the Madison school.
Current and past parents, alumni, and faculty heard about the project at a “State of the School” event held on March 14 at the Dominican school located on Monroe St.
MADISON — Our Lady of Hope Clinic and the Women’s Care Center are partnering in a “Celebration of Life” with the event to benefit both organizations on Friday, April 20, at the Madison Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St.
The benefit, now in its fifth year, will begin with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and will feature Steve “Homer” True, from ESPN radio, as the emcee of an evening of Luxury Bingo, with bingo, auction, and raffle prizes ranging from fine dining at some of the area’s best restaurants, to a round of golf for four at the historic Maple Bluff Country Club, and a week stay at a four bedroom mountain home in Estes Park.
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| Marlene and Ray help in the food pantry at the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison. They have volunteered at the center for many years. Ray came to the United States from Mexico when he was 16 years old and later married Marlene. They raised a family of nine children. Ray became a citizen of the U.S. in the fall of 2017 with the help of CMC staff. (Contributed photo) |
MADISON — The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison has an extensive history working to welcome the stranger, actively serving immigrants from countries all over the world and all walks of life for the last three decades.
In 2017, CMC English as a Second Language classes served 163 students from 34 different countries who spoke 17 different languages.
Whether coming to the CMC seeking services, support, a sense of community, or to help out, each immigrant has their own story. Three immigrants at the CMC offered to share their stories.
Marlene and Ray have been volunteering at the CMC food pantry every week since 1995 and were actively involved with the CMC in different capacities even before that.
The CMC was recently blessed to experience a major milestone in the couple’s life: After being in the U.S. for 40 years, Ray became a U.S. citizen this past fall.
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| Marlene and Ray help in the food pantry at the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison. They have volunteered at the center for many years. Ray came to the United States from Mexico when he was 16 years old and later married Marlene. They raised a family of nine children. Ray became a citizen of the U.S. in the fall of 2017 with the help of CMC staff. (Contributed photo) |
MADISON — The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison has an extensive history working to welcome the stranger, actively serving immigrants from countries all over the world and all walks of life for the last three decades.
In 2017, CMC English as a Second Language classes served 163 students from 34 different countries who spoke 17 different languages.
Whether coming to the CMC seeking services, support, a sense of community, or to help out, each immigrant has their own story. Three immigrants at the CMC offered to share their stories.
Marlene and Ray have been volunteering at the CMC food pantry every week since 1995 and were actively involved with the CMC in different capacities even before that.
The CMC was recently blessed to experience a major milestone in the couple’s life: After being in the U.S. for 40 years, Ray became a U.S. citizen this past fall.
MADISON — Each year La Movida Spanish Radio and leaders in the Latino community partner with the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) to generate support for the Center’s many social services and programs.
The CMC invites the public to the sixth annual Radiothon fundraiser and community celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. La Movida will broadcast live from the CMC in conjunction with festivities, including dance performances, live music, Latin American food, and an Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at 12 noon (in Spanish).
