It looks as though the wonderful Spring weather is continuing, and don't we deserve this after a seemingly endless Winter? School vacation is this coming week in Madison...let's hope the kids get some good beach or bike riding weather.

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Remember to enjoy all our beautiful town has to offer. Take a walk on one of our many trails, or stroll along the beach roads. Afterwards, head downtown to shop at our beautiful stores, brimming with new Spring merchandise, and enjoy eating inside, outside or takeout food from one of our great restaurants. It's been a year-long siege for all of us, but our shops and restaurants have been especially hard-hit.
Please remember, now more than ever to LOVE YOUR LOCAL.

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In celebration of the arrival of Spring, the Garden Club of Madison is celebrating
Over 2,000 daffodils are bursting into bloom now and for the next few weeks at 12 locations throughout the town of Madison. Starting at the Deacon John Grave House, bike or walk the picturesque Daffodil Trail. See the map here or pick one up at the DJG House or the Scranton Library. Check out the Fox61 News' story here.

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Susan Powell's new show, Journeys, is a group exhibition featuring paintings by 18 award-winning artists. It opens on Friday, April 16...check out the details here.

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Start collecting your unwanted or sensitive papers and remember to save the date for the Chamber's Drive-through Paper Shredding event on Saturday, April 24, 9am to noon in front of the Chamber office (12 School Street, Madison). You can sign up to be a sponsor (includes 10 boxes of shredding) of the event by clicking here, or register to bring your papers to the event by clicking here. You do not need to pre-register, but it makes for a quicker and smoother experience.

Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Sher Walton & Peter Scranton
Essex Savings Bank
Madison Financial Planning

This event is open to the public, not just Chamber members, and you do not need to be a resident of Madison.

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Saturday, April 24 is also Madison's Green Up Clean Up Day. Pitch in to help make out town look its best. More information is available here.

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Madison Newcomers Club's Annual Touch a Truck event will take place at the Madison Surf Club on Sunday, April 25. Check out the details here. Many thanks to the Madison Rotary Foundation for their generous support of this event.

A few other events coming up:
Saturday, May 29 - Chamber's Antiques, Repurposed & Crafts Show on the Green.
Saturday, June 12 - Chamber's Outdoor Business Expo on the Green.
Saturday, June 12 - North Madison Congregational Church's "Goodness Grows, Garden Walks to Nourish the Soul".
Tuesday, June 22 - Chamber's Annual Dinner at Woodwinds (under the tent).