Monroe street Arts advertised in April 2024 that they "support individuals with ASD", that's why…read morewe signed up for some art classes. Not an inclusive place for kiddos with ASD and their families Director and business manager demonstrate no cultural competence with ASD and are in need a basic education and training. They marginalized our son and family and caused us harm. Awful experience. Look at their advertisement below.

Really fun adult painting class, great for date night. Have enjoyed taking my wife to 3 of them so…read morefar

Clean Lakes Alliance is a wonderful organization led by a dedicated group of volunteers. The…read moreAlliance started from the Clean Lakes Festival and the Mad-City Water Ski Team. They are instrumental in pushing the clean lakes and restoration agenda in Madison and Dane County. Check out their website for fund raising opportunities and volunteering. And GIVE - this is a most worthy cause - we all LOVE our Madison lakes!

Our family has been part of Hickory Hill Academy (HHA) since its founding in 2020, and we've…read morewatched the school grow and evolve. Starting a new school during COVID was no small feat, and while there have been occasional missteps--what school doesn't have them?--HHA's commitment to improvement stands out. Challenges are met with reflection and growth, ensuring lasting progress. The administration, faculty, and staff are deeply dedicated to HHA's mission. This isn't just a school for academics; it's a place that fosters character and community. My kids love attending, and the sense of belonging is incredible. From hugs shared during Community Circle to my daughter having besties in every grade in the school, it's clear HHA is building a kind, inclusive community. If you're looking for a school where your child can thrive academically and personally, HHA is an amazing choice.

We did the summer on the farm camp and it was extremely disappointing. My daughter was indoors most…read moreof the day doing school work and only did a couple of the activities that were advertised on the website. We thought she would be outside most of the day, but they only do one small activity session in the morning and a second one in the afternoon. Each week is the same activity. My daughter did not have the opportunity to do any of the activities she was excited about (and that we paid for).

Great venue for parties, craft shows and so much more. Beautiful area with lots of windows & open…read morespaces. Reasonable prices and good area on the East side of Madison.

We had a large 50th anniversary party with a sit down dinner for over 100 guests in the Evjue and…read moreMerrill Lynch rooms. Everything went very smoothly. Many of our guests commented on how tasty the food was. The service was very professional and efficient. This is a fantastic venue for a large celebration.

We have been thrilled with UADC's care for both our kids. UADC's incredibly caring teachers, the…read morearts-focused specials, and the amazing chef-prepared food makes us feel so reassured that our kids are getting everything they need in a daycare setting. The play-based learning approach and socio-emotional support have been superb. UADC has handled the COVID situation with very close attention to detail and are always open to input and feedback from parents. We couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll our kids.

We have been so happy with our son's experience at UADC. You'll find a compassionate and committed…read morestaff here. Also, the space is truly amazing. The classrooms area huge, there is a separate lunch space (with cloth napkins!), and an enormous "running room" for cold weather days. Additionally, breakfast, lunch and snack are made right there by the talented chef. There's yoga, dance, Spanish and more for all the kids during the week.

Tried to donate three furniture pieces. Came 10 days ago to pick up and refused due to wet grass…read more(was dry). Called Michelle. Who said she would be out Monday to pick up, personally. She was a no-show. Called to find out she was off. Called main number Tuesday. Henry said they would pick up Wednesday. They showed up Wednesday an hour late, but I wasn't concerned because there was snow on the ground and I knew they would refuse again, legitimately. Called Michelle, she was told I would move the three pieces to my garage. That conversation never took place. Lots of communication issues here and I have wasted 10 days time.

This place needs some love and I am literally so sad I never checked this place out until recently…read more I came here looking for a couch and certainly left with one which I've included below. I'll say that you shouldn't go in with expectations hoping you'll find something same day. However, I've already been back more than once this week and I keep leaving with things I need! I got this couch for $100 and I feel lucky! One of the legs could use replacement for aesthetics but it is sturdy in its current state even if don't fix it. I also picked up a table (I'm using it as an end table) for $15 because it was missing 4 nuts to attach the top to the legs. It had a few scratches on the table top but a little sharpie fixed it. I went in again and found a nice circular mirror for $35. I've been super pleased with my finds. Things are constantly being added so if you love something that much, buy it! Not everything is a "deal" per say but you can find some good things here. Check out their Facebook page as they've been a little bit more active on adding some of the things they've been selling which got me into their actual store!

My 4 year old son has been enrolled at JFM since he was just 3 months old. He absolutely loves…read moreevery teacher that has cared for him throughout the last four years. JFM has the best teachers and staff. We couldn't have enrolled him in a better daycare. There are family events scheduled throughout the year for special holidays or just simply, family movie nights where children get to vote for a movie. It is a fun and safe environment for children to learn and grow. 100% recommend JFM!

This is actually a review of the St. Vincent de Paul FOOD PANTRY at this location rather than of…read morethe executive offices. Of all the food pantries in south Madison, this is the biggest and best. They always have a generous selection of viands to choose from, including fresh produce. They are truly a godsend for the poor. The only quibble that I have with them (and it is a VERY minor one) is that some of the volunteers who assist clients in selecting items are obviously referrals from the court system doing community service as a condition of their sentencing. While they behave appropriately, they don't manifest the solicitude of true volunteers who are motivated by faith and empathy. Rather than engaging with the clients, they simply process them. It is disconcerting to be treated as a product. I suppose that the society employs them for ethical reasons. However, if they are not absolutely needed, I suggest that it disengages as a vehicle for offenders' reparations and relies exclusively on volunteers. The experience is so much more pleasant.