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📚 The Reading Room is Now Open

• The beloved local bookstore, A Room of One’s Own, has opened an event space to host author talks and community events next to its storefront on Atwood Avenue.
• The Reading Room at 2713 Atwood Ave. debuted over summer when the bookstore rented the space and began holding events, eventually formally announcing the addition late last month. [The Cap Times]

🏫 Second Member Resigns from Sun Prairie School Board

• Lisa Goldsberry, a Sun Prairie Board of Education Member, resigned from her position, citing policies that were “created to silence” her.
• Goldsberry is the second board member to step down in recent months, she joins former member Alwyn Foster, who resigned recently in solidarity with Sun Prairie East principal Renee Coleman.
• Coleman was pushed out in November due to alleged misconduct. She claims the district holds a “double standard” when it comes to how Black employees are treated. [Madison365]

⛷️ Need New Skis?

• Wisconsin's Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Resale returns to Madison this week to raise funds for the student-led club and allow the community to buy ski and snowboarding gear at cheaper prices.
• This is the 60th year of the event, which is marketed as Wisconsin’s largest ski resale.
• The resale will take place on Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1308 W. Dayton St, inside Varsity Hall. [Channel3000]

Madison Magazine Food Editor Emma Waldinger joined City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin on the podcast this week to do a year in review of Madison's new restaurants, bars and cafes. In 2024, 39+ spots opened in the Madison area, and 16+ places debuted new locations, expanded or reopened. It was a particularly good year for variety and a banner year for Latin American cuisine.

Waldinger also put together a more in-depth look at this year in restaurant openings (and closings) at madisonmagazine.com if you're already building your 2025 dining-out shortlist.