2024 Board elections are complete, and MNA is looking forward to welcoming three new members and four returning members when the 2025 board officially convenes in December.
2024 Election winners were: 

Sydney DenHartigh

Elle Grevstad

Eric Hamilton

Del Lorenson

Lindsay Marlovits

Briant Novinska-Lois

Wynona Pyrtel

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At the MNA Annual Meeting in October, the 2024 recipients of the Good Neighbor Awards were announced: David Hecht and Ellen Henningson!
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David Hecht

David is a cornerstone of our neighborhood, known for his incredible dedication and involvement. He serves on the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center board, curates the main stage at the Willy Street Fair, and goes above and beyond in countless ways. One memorable highlight was his backyard concerts during COVID. Several times during lockdown, David brought joy to the community by hosting free shows, allowing over 100 people to safely gather near the O’Keeffe/Marquette field to enjoy live music together.

David is one of those neighbors who always shows up—an all-around great guy and a true asset to our community!

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Ellen Henningsen

For decades, our neighbor Ellen Henningsen has dedicated her time and energy to enhancing our community through her tireless work with Blair Street Gardens and other neighborhood green spaces. As she steps down from her leadership role this year, her legacy will continue to flourish, inspiring others to carry on her commitment to bringing joy, beauty, and a welcoming atmosphere through gardens around our neighborhood.

We are luck to have Ellen as as such a great neighbor!

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Join us for the popular Orton Auction on Saturday, August 24 at 4 p.m. at Orton Park Festival. Please thank and support the 50+ businesses and organizations that helped make the auction possible!

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I. Williamson

• Courtesy of True Endeavors and the Barrymore Theater
  Two (2) tickets to see the Mountain Goats on October 16th! ($100 Value)
• Courtesy of Lola’s Hi/Lo Lounge
  $100 Gift Card ($100 Value)
• Courtesy of I/O Arcade Bar
  Fleece-lined cap, Fanny Pack, and $25 Gift Card ($70 Value)
  Total Value: $270

II. Few

• Courtesy of The Overture Center
  Two (2) tickets to a show of your choosing from the Overture Presents lineup! ($105 Value)
• Courtesy of Tempest
  $100 Gift Card ($100 Value)
• Courtesy of Old Sugar Distillery
  $25 Gift Card ($25 Value)
  Total Value: $230

III. Baldwin

• Courtesy of Madison Fire Station #3
  A station tour and cookout with up to 10 guests!
  Total Value: $400

IV. Ingersoll

• Courtesy of ACG and the Barrymore Theater
  Two (2) tickets to see Del McCoury on September 5th! ($90 Value)
• Courtesy of Old Sugar Distillery
  $25 Gift Card ($25 Value)
• Courtesy of Imaginary Factory
  $25 Gift Card ($25 Value)
  Total Value: $140

V. Rutledge

• Courtesy of The Sylvee
  Two (2) tickets to see Babymetal/Scene Queen on November 24th! ($130 Value)
• Courtesy of Marquete Hotel
  $200 Voucher ($200 Value)
• Courtesy of Tornado Room
  $100 Gift Card ($100 Value)
  Total Value: $430

VI. Merry

• Courtesy of The Gin Pennant
  A cocktail party for up to 10 guests, with spirits provided by State Line Distillery!
  Total Value: $600

VII. Rogers

• Courtesy of True Endeavors and the Barrymore Theater
  Two (2) tickets to see Cowboy Junkies on September 27th! ($90 Value)
• Courtesy of Sugar Maple Music Fest
  Two (2) Weekend Passes for 2025! ($140 Value)
• Courtesy of Madison Sourdough Company
  Tote bag and $25 Gift Card ($37 Value)
  Total Value: $267

VIII. Morrison

• Courtesy of Comedy Club on State
  Four (4) tickets to see your choice of a select show! ($80 Value)
• Courtesy of Madison Radicals
  Four (4) tickets to see your choice of a home match! ($60 Value)
• Courtesy of Machinery Row Bicycles
  Water bottle, cage, and $20 Gift Card ($45 Value)
  Total Value: $185

IX. Thornton

• Courtesy of Café Domestique
  Private coffee roasting experience for up to 6 guests! ($300 Value)
• Courtesy of Working Draft Beer Company
  Apparel and four free drinks ($60 Value)
  Total Value: $360

X. Cantwell

• Courtesy of True Endeavors and the Barrymore Theater
  Two (2) tickets to see Patty Griffin on September 10th! ($80 Value)
• Courtesy of Sugar Maple Music Fest
  Two (2) Weekend Passes for 2025! ($140 Value)
• Courtesy of Imaginary Factory
  $25 Gift Card ($25 Value)
  Total Value: $245

XI. Spaight

• Courtesy of FPC and the Barrymore Theater
  Four (4) tickets to see David Cross on October 9th! ($186 Value)
• Courtesy of Lao Laan-Xang
  $200 Gift Certificate ($200 Value)
• Courtesy of Imaginary Factory
  $50 Gift Card ($50 Value)
  Total Value: $436

XII. Jenifer

• Courtesy of The Tinsmith
  4-hour rental for 50 people with beer and wine!
  Total Value: $1,915

XIII. Schley

• Courtesy of MNA Board of Directors
  Two (2) tickets to see the Mountain Goats on October 16th! ($100 Value)
• Courtesy of MNA Board of Directors
  $100 Gift Card ($100 Value)
• Courtesy of Lazy Jane’s Bakery
  $50 Gift Card ($50 Value)
  Total Value: $250

XIV. Clemons

• Courtesy of Cargo Coffee
  $100 Gift Basket ($100 Value)
• Courtesy of Sultan
  Spice Mix Gift Basket ($60 Value)
• Courtesy of Dane County Farmers Market
  Market Recipe Book ($35 Value)
• Courtesy of Hatch/Hazel
  $25 Gift Card ($25 Value)
  Total Value: $220

XV. Riverside

• Courtesy of the Brass Ring
  $100 Gift Card ($100 Value)
• Courtesy of Kiki’s House of Righteous Music
  Four (4) tickets to any open show! ($100 Value)
• Courtesy of Jen Rubin
  Two (2) tickets to The Moth Story Slam at High Noon Saloon! ($35 Value)
• Courtesy of Willy St. Eats
  $50 Gift Card ($50 Value)
• Courtesy of Great Plains Paleontology
  Long-sleeve Hoodie and Hat ($75 Value)
  Total Value: $360

XVI. Livingston

• Courtesy of Lily Forest Designs
  Large, Grab and Go Fresh Bouquet ($85 Value)
• Courtesy of Float Madison
  60-minute float session ($80 Value)
• Courtesy of A Woman’s Touch
  Assorted Adult Gift Basket ($120 Value)
• Courtesy of Far Breton Bakery
  $30 Gift Card ($30 Value)
  Total Value: $315

XVII. Paterson

• Courtesy of St. Vincent de Paul
  $100 Gift Card ($100 Value)
• Courtesy of Wilson’s Bar & Grill
  $50 Gift Card, apparel, and a bottle of Pink Whitney ($100 Value)
• Courtesy of Madison Greenhouse Store
  5-foot Decorative, Metal Flamingo ($120 Value)
• Courtesy of Willy St. Eats
  $50 Gift Card ($50 Value)
  Total Value: $370

XVIII. Brearly

• Courtesy of Commodore Bret’s Sunset Sailboat Excursion
  2-hour sail on Lake Mendota for 4 guests with snacks and beverages! ($250 Value)
• Courtesy of Bali & Soul
  Large, Decorative Mirror ($150 Value)
• Courtesy of Red Sage Health
  Assorted Natural Therapeutics Gift Basket ($100 Value)
  Total Value: $500

XIX. Orton

• Courtesy of ACG and the Barrymore Theater
  Two (2) tickets to see Hoodoo Guru on October 19th! ($80 Value)
• Courtesy of MNA Board of Directors
  Willy on Ace t-shirt, forklift block set, and $100 Gift Card ($130 Value)
• Courtesy of Community Pharmacy
  Assorted Gift Basket and $20 Gift Card ($120 Value)
  Total Value: $330

XX. Yahara

• Courtesy of Players Sports Bar & Grill
  $100 Gift Card ($100 Value)
• Courtesy of CaringHands Therapeutic Bodywork
  Assorted Pain Relief Items Gift Basket ($185 Value)
• Courtesy of The Weary Traveler
  Reserved Table for Two with Bottle of Wine ($40 Value)
  Total Value: $325

XXI. Blount

• Courtesy of Willy Street Treasure Shop
  An eclectic assortment of quirky, decorative items! ($318 Value)
• Courtesy of Burnie’s Rock Shop
  $75 Gift Card ($75 Value)
  Total Value: $393

XXII. Main

• Courtesy of Forward Madison
  Four (4) tickets to the Lexus Lounge and four (4) scarves! ($300 Value)
• Courtesy of Turnkey
  $50 Gift Card ($50 Value)
• Courtesy of Rotunda Cafe
  $20 Gift Card ($20 Value)
  Total Value: $370

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Please join us in expressing our gratitude to the 50+ businesses and organizations that made this auction possible! Their generous support is crucial to the success of this important fundraiser, benefiting our community in countless ways. We encourage you to support these leaders who help make a difference.

• A Woman's Touch
• ACG
• Bali & Soul
• Barrymore Theater
• Burnie's Rock Shop
• Café Domestique
• Cargo Coffee
• CaringHands Therapeutic Bodywork
• Comedy Club on State
• Commodore Brett's Sunset Sailboat Excursion
• Community Pharmacy
• Dane County Farmer's Market
• Far Breton Bakery
• Float Madison
• Forward Madison FC
• FPC
• Gin Pennant
• Great Plains Paleontology
• Hatch Art House
• Hazel General Store
• I/O Arcade Bar
• Imaginary Factory
• Kiki's House of Righteous Music
• Lao Laan-Xang
• Lazy Jane's Bakery
• Lily Forest Designs
• Lola's Hi/Lo Lounge
• Machinery Row Bicycles
• Madison Fire Station #3
• Madison Greenhouse Store
• Madison Radicals
• Madison Sourdough Company
• Marquette Hotel
• MNA Board of Directors
• Old Sugar Distillery
• Player’s Sports Bar & Grill
• Red Sage Health
• Rotunda Café
• St. Vincent de Paul of Madison
• State Line Distillery
• Sugar Maple Music Fest
• Sultan
• Tempest
• The Brass Ring
• The Moth Story Slam
• The Overture Center
• The Sylvee
• The Tinsmith
• The Weary Traveler
• Tornado Room
• True Endeavors
• Turnkey
• Willy Street Treasure Shop
• Willy St. Eats
• Working Draft Beer Company

Congratulations to the following recipients of 2023 MNA grants:

Broom Street Theater: HVAC upgrade
Common Wealth Development: Youth Business Mentoring Program
Cycropia Aerial Dance: Truss Rig
Friends of Orton Park: Park and Tree Fun
In Pursuit of Justice: Tony Robinson Memorial Mural
Kummba Renaissance Ltd.: Music in Motion w/The Culture Coach
Lapham-Marquette PTG: School Spirit T-Shirts and the Lapham Garden
Mad City Story Slam: Marquette Neighborhood Show and Tell Slam
Marquette Elementary School: Building Healthy Alternatives Program and an Artist-in-Residence
O’Keeffe Middle School: Family Resource Center
O’Keeffe Middle School PTG: Acute Needs Fund, Canoe and Kayak Program, and Teacher Resources
Social Justice Center: Community Resource Center
Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, Inc: Operating and Youth Development
Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired: Sensory Gardens

Thank you to all who applied, and thanks to all applicants for being such extraordinary neighbors. Our 2024 grant cycle will begin in December 2023.