The Urban League of Greater Madison announced a “Why Vote? A Celebration of Voting” event, presented by the UW Odyssey Project, on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Black Business Hub’s Ascendium Atrium, located at 2352 S. Park St. in Madison.
The community-focused event is nonpartisan and free to attend. It will provide information on the impact of voting and an opportunity to register on-site with support from the Madison City Clerk’s office. The event will feature:
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Judge Everett Mitchell, who will speak on the importance of civic engagement;
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Winning essays and poems from UW Odyssey students;
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Free books and other items; and
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Dinner, music, and activities for all ages.
