Events

Do you know someone who’s doing great volunteer work in Dane County? Now is the time to nominate a stellar volunteer or group of volunteers for recognition at United Way of Dane County’s 2012 Community Volunteer Awards, the largest local event of its kind.  Awards recipients will be announced at the Community Volunteer Awards luncheon on April 26 at The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club. Nominations will be accepted until Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Categories and Awards: Youth, businesses, family/group and individual volunteers will be honored for their volunteer efforts that tackle the underlying causes of problems in our community. Award recipients each receive a $1,000 contribution to the non-profit at which they volunteer.  Two youth awards will be presented with one youth receiving a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education and a $1,000 contribution to the agency at which they volunteer and another youth will receive  a $500 scholarship and a $500 contribution to their agency. The contributions for award recipients and the event are generously presented by CUNA Mutual Group and sponsored by Dean Clinic, Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin, Physician’s Plus, and St. Mary’s Hospital.

To Submit a Nomination: To nominate an exceptional adult, youth, group or business volunteer, nomination forms and instructions are online at www.unitedwaydanecounty.org/cvaform or contact Kayla Bechtel at United Way Volunteer Center, (608) 246-4384 or kbechtel@uwdc.org.

Looking to find a volunteer opportunity?

Visit www.volunteeryourtime.org and click on “Volunteer” or call United Way 2-1-1 by dialing 2-1-1 or 246-4357.

SpareTime Bluegrass, The Cork ‘n Bottle String Band, The Oak Street Ramblers, and Dave Landau—performer of children’s music will present a benefit concert for United Way of Dane County on Sunday, February 12 at 1:00 p.m. at The Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Avenue, Madison WI.  All of the performers are contributing their time and talent, and all proceeds will go to support United Way to advance the community’s Agenda for Change goals.

This is the 11^th annual concert, and has seen strong support in the past by serious bluegrass fans.  Admission for this family-friendly concert will be $10 for adults, and $5.00 for children 5-12 years of age ($20 maximum per family).  Tickets may will be available at the door.

Spare Time Bluegrass has been playing locally and throughout the state for over 15 years and has been a featured attraction at the Wisconsin State Fair.  The Oak Street Ramblers play regularly at the Malt House, East Washington Ave. at Milwaukee St.  The Cork ‘n Bottle String Band has played for a number of years at the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union.

Dave Kinney, a United Way Loaned Executive from Oscar Mayer/Kraft Foods has organized this concert for the past 11 years. “This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great music in a family-friendly atmosphere and help the community too,” says Kinney. “Thanks to everyone who supports this event.”