Orchard Ridge Neighborhood Association

Orchard Ridge Neighborhood Association NOT an HOA. We also publish The Grapevine; our quarterly neighborhood newsletter. We are a social and civic group, not an HOA.

The Orchard Ridge Neighborhood Association works to foster a strong sense of community among Orchard Ridge area neighbors in an effort to better our neighborhood and city, Madison, Wisconsin. The Orchard Ridge Neighborhood Association (ORNA) is an active group of local residents committed to developing a sense of community among neighbors through social events and advocacy for issues that affect t

he neighborhood. Our goals include:
-Creating a sense of community, security and friendship among all our neighbors.
-Providing engaging and fun events for people of all ages in our community.
-Hosting the Orchard Ridge Garden & Stewardship Club and the Orchard History Keepers Club.
-Being active on issues of mutual concern that affect the quality of our lives and the future of the neighborhood.​
-Improving the quality of area schools, parks, transportation, and other neighborhood amenities.​​​​​
Annual ORNA events include:
-Fourth of July Picnic & Parade, Fall Fest, Winter Social, Easter Egg Hunt, and Neighborhood Garage Sale.

Looking for some local late-summer and autumn fun? Check these out-many are ORNA supporters!
08/25/2026

Looking for some local late-summer and autumn fun? Check these out-many are ORNA supporters!

Roadside dessert stand open until 6pm tonight on Reetz Road! Young entrepreneurs Molly, Nathan and Sophie are selling ho...
08/07/2026

Roadside dessert stand open until 6pm tonight on Reetz Road! Young entrepreneurs Molly, Nathan and Sophie are selling homemade cookies, brownies, and rice crispy treats for $1 each! 🍪👍

Awesome breezy ORNA evening at the Madison Mallards! Met some new neighbors, ate excellent food, enjoyed the ballgame, p...
08/03/2026

Awesome breezy ORNA evening at the Madison Mallards! Met some new neighbors, ate excellent food, enjoyed the ballgame, posed with Maynard, marveled at Maverick the bat dog, and enjoyed the various audience-participation contests. Truly a fun and special time together for the whole family! Thanks Jake and the Madison Mallards! .com

Music tonight at Cambridge Winery Madison Tasting Room.
07/24/2026

Music tonight at Cambridge Winery Madison Tasting Room.

THIS! "David Hoffmann is Investing Millions to Preserve Local Newspapers” from the July 3rd Wisconsin State Journal! Bel...
07/21/2026

THIS! "David Hoffmann is Investing Millions to Preserve Local Newspapers” from the July 3rd Wisconsin State Journal! Below is an excerpt on the importance, value and role of community journalism and it hits just right. ORNA has the Grapevine newsletter and a public page, and is always on the lookout for stories of interest from YOU! Feel free to message us at any time with what’s exciting to you in Orchard Ridge, what makes you proud, events on the horizon, etc.

The Motivation to Save Newspapers

Five years ago, Hoffmann wanted to read about the athletic exploits of his grandchildren in the Chicago area. Unfortunately, that type of local sports coverage wasn’t as plentiful as he had expected, Hoffmann remembers. He found out that the
Pioneer Press in Glenview, one of Chicago’s northern suburbs, had recently closed up shop.

“It made me realize what that meant for many small communities across America,” he says. “The newspaper builds the fabric of a community, celebrates it. What’s going to take the place of that?”

Hoffmann believes that sense of belonging that he remembers from growing up in a small town is essential to the country’s future. “What will we become without it?” he asks. “A country of driverless cars and not knowing our neighbors and our kids sitting there playing video games? Is that what we want?

“In today’s transient world,” he continues, “people can live wherever they want to live, but I’ve got to believe where you’re living, you want to like it, or you’re going to find a way to move someplace else. I think people want to be proud of where they live. And there’s no better way to make that happen than with a newspaper.”

The article also notes that "He believes businesses and newspapers need to support each other to thrive.” We firmly concur, and are constantly seeking to partner with our local businesses of every size for our mutual benefit.

Special thanks to Mal at Meadowridge Library for finding and sharing the PDF of this story with me.

Photo credit: Homesight.org

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Stuck inside due to the weather today? Try Crackerjack's free Grand Slam online baseball game : ) and don’t forget to ge...
07/17/2026

Stuck inside due to the weather today? Try Crackerjack's free Grand Slam online baseball game : ) and don’t forget to get your tickets to ORNA day with the Madison Mallards! https://www.crackerjack.com/arcade/ #/game/grand-slam

Hot dog! It's National Hot Dog Day! Believe it or not, hot dogs were one of the first foods ever eaten in space! Apollo ...
07/15/2026

Hot dog! It's National Hot Dog Day!

Believe it or not, hot dogs were one of the first foods ever eaten in space! Apollo 11 astronauts munched thermostabilized frankfurters (frozen dogs) during their moon mission. Apparently, they’re easier to eat in zero gravity than ice cream. (They are still an approved food in space.)

According to Guinness World Records, the longest hot dog ever made measured over 668 feet long!

Trivia and photo courtesy of The Old Farmers Almanac.

Hope to see you at ORNA Mallards night! Get your tickets now for the game on Sunday, Aug. 2nd!
07/13/2026

Hope to see you at ORNA Mallards night! Get your tickets now for the game on Sunday, Aug. 2nd!

Update: Bus option has been eliminated.
ORNA Day at the Mallards -Ticket and Hat only $16!
-Join ORNA if you’re not a member
-Use this link for our discounts and group seats: https://madison-mallards.nwltickets.com/Tickets/SelectPromoSeats?PromoCode=ORN26
-Create a Madison Mallards account using your name and email, select your seats and purchase the tickets.
*Optional all-you-can-eat soda or beer buffet in the Pepsi pregame area.

Thanks, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, for coming out and supporting Orchard Ridge Neighborhood Association!
07/09/2026

Thanks, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, for coming out and supporting Orchard Ridge Neighborhood Association!

Sending a HUGE thank you to Dale's Heating and Cooling for their very generous sponsorship of the 2026 ORNA Fourth of Ju...
07/07/2026

Sending a HUGE thank you to Dale's Heating and Cooling for their very generous sponsorship of the 2026 ORNA Fourth of July Picnic and Parade! Dale’s has been keeping homes and businesses comfortable since 1985, from their Freeport Road office which is tucked just around the corner from Nakoma Plaza and the corners of Reetz and Raymond Roads. From the installation of new equipment to maintenance and 24/7 emergency repair, call Dale’s at 608-845-9353. THANK YOU DALE’S HEATING AND COOLING, you are the epitome of a GREAT business neighbor! DalesHeating.com

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