Laurie Logan-South Central WI Real Estate

Mark Your Calendars for the Craft Fair at the West Side Club

featuring: lovely holiday greenery and decorations, hand made candles, dolls clothes including

American Girl items, delectable baked treats from QA

This year's Craft Fair will be held on:

November 22nd from 8 AM - 3 PM

The bar and grill will be open offering a varied lunchtime menu.

(the West Side Club is located at 3706 Junction Road in Madison)

Annual Open House at Tyrol Basin
Sunday, October 26, 2008 9am to 5pm

It is hard to believe but it is that time of year already for Tyrol Basin's annual OPEN HOUSE. Fall colors are fading fast and snow will be here before you know it and the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting even more snow than last year. In fact, the Tyrol Snowmaking crew already made a little white stuff back on October 4. We're anxious and ready to start blowing snow for real as soon as the temperatures drop.

Tyrol Basin's Open House is a great time to come out for a few hours and enjoy the beautiful Vermont (Township) countryside. There will be scenic chairlift rides (about the only time you get to be a foot passenger and ride around or get off at the top to walk around or picnic on the mountain) and fun inflatable bouncing for the kids. Most importantly, this is the best time to come out and have your picture taken for your season pass. It is a lot easier and less time consuming than being delayed the first time you come out to the slopes and want to get right out on the snow. There have been a few questions about the new "Pick up a Ticket Pass". Yes, you will be issued a regular photo ID season pass that you will have to show at the special season pass window each time to pick up a ticket for the day. You can still use your pass like a gift card by having value added to it. It can be used anywhere around Tyrol, same as cash only more convenient and accessible because now you can keep it safe in your pocket instead of wearing it in an armband. Both "Pick Up a Ticket" and "Easy Access" passholders will need to have their pictures taken for their passes before they can hit the slopes.

The Tyrol Basin Ski Patrol's Ski Swap also takes place during the open house. This is an excellent opportunity to shop for some pre-season bargains on ski and snowboard equipment. Individuals can bring in equipment on Wednesday night or Saturday and drop it off to sell. Sunday, there are lots of shoppers looking for deals on new and used equipment. If it sells, the ski patrol charges a 15% commission and you get the rest. If it doesn't sell you need to pick it up on Sunday evening. There are also several ski shops that bring in brand new equipment to sell at discounted prices so there are thousands of items to choose from. This is the annual fund raiser for the Ski Patrol, an all volunteer organization which uses proceeds to purchase equipment and supplies to take care of you, the skiers and snowboarders if you ever need it.

Season Passes are still discounted through October 31. Don't wait too long and pay more! Purchase now on line at www.tyrolbasin.com or buy them at the Open House.

Operation Fresh Start - Another Winning Home!

NEW LISTING!!

1809 Boyd Avenue, Madison, WI 53704

North Sherman Avenue, to East on Boyd Avenue

All new construction. Meets Green Built Homes and Wisconsin Energy Star standards. This home, under construction, will be complete 09/08.

• House - 1,000 s.f.; Lot - 4,800 s.f.
• Three bedrooms
• 1 bath
• Sale price: $157,000; Mortgage needed: $135,325

Great Location! Close to Shopping, Parks, Schools, and Downtown!

Compact Floorplan with all Necessities.

See it today! Quick occupancy possible!

Laurie Logan, CRS, GRI, e-PRO

RE.MAX Preferred 608-345-5577

LaurieLogan@sbcglobal.net

Ashley and I took a little time to sneak over to Olbrich Gardens. The Autumn colors are so vivid, as the gardens prepare for their winter slumber. Working with Mother Nature, the dedicated staff and volunteers continue to offer a wonderful odyssey of Nature's Glory.

We decided we wanted a little bit of mother / daughter time, so one day after school, we visited the gardens. In the photo to the above left, Ashley stands next to a 'plant kaleidoscope.' The kettle dressed with foliage spins, while viewers can watch the shapes and colors tumble through two different scopes. Above right is the observation tower in the Rose Garden. Though the roses have gone to sleep, the scenery remains a sight to behold.

Below are shots of the Thai Pavilion Garden. The Pavilion was given by the people of Thailand - Madisonians cherish this precious gift.

The gardeners who care for these Madison Gems, are dedicated to their art.

They have worked diligently through the late summer and early fall as the waters of Starkweather Creek and Lake Monona finally receded from our spring flooding. With keen attention to the eco-structure, they have revitalized flooded areas and restored the condition for visitors to appreciate. Thank you!

I wish to extend my Sincere Thanks to the Madison Club Foundation.

The recipient of the proceeds of this Year's Annual Gala: Operation Fresh Start

The Madison Club Foundation's signature event, a formal charity gala, was designed to recognize and promote a different local charity each year. In 2005, the Madison Club Foundation raised over $25,000 for cancer research through the American Cancer Society, the chosen recipient of the gala proceeds. A year later the Madison Club Foundation raised over $40,000 for Second Harvest's Kids Cafe Program at the Dane County Boys & Girls Clubs.

This year, Operation Fresh Start, was chosen from a host of exceptional nominees. The Madison Club Foundation selected OFS for their Outstanding Programs for serving the Disconnected Youth of Dane County.

As a Board Member of OFS, I am thrilled that they chose to support our community in this way. Thank you!