For August 1-3

Monday, August first, 2005

Monday afternoon there is a computer lab. It is at the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00. Call 255-1287 for details. This is followed by a free community meal at 4:00.

The Homeshare Program at Independent Living Incorporated matches older adults with working people or students who are in need of low cost housing are able to provide some assistance around the house. Call 274-6900 and ask for Homeshare for details.

Tina Campbell was actively involved in the Justice for Janitors campaign. She was also the mother of three year old Marcus. Recently her life was taken. The Marcus Fudge Benefit fund was set up to help her son in the future. Listeners who would like to donate funds to help him may contact Associated Bank at 6300 University Avenue, Middleton, Wisconsin, 53562.

"Through a Painter’s Eye: Twenty Views of Taliesin" is the current art exhibit at The Frank Lloyd Wright Visitors Center. Madison Graduate Artist L. Genevieve Davis, M.F.A of Milwaukee created these paintings of Taliesin. This is at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor’s Center in Spring Green, Wisconsin, from now through October. Call 877-588-7900 extension 225 for details.

From now until August sixteenth Olbrich Botanical Gardens features live butterflies during its "Blooming Butterflies" exhibit in the conservatory and "Kid’s butterfly passport" walk. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue everyday starting at 10:00. Call 256-4550 for details.

WORT is looking for help in recording and reading for The Insurgent Radio Kiosk. This would require a minimum of one hour per week. It is a wonderful opportunity to help your local community radio station and get some real-life experience in radio. If a listener is inerested in volunteering they may call the station at 256-2001 and talk to Glenn.







Tuesday, August second, 2005

Tuesday afternoon there are open art classes for kids ages four and up. This is at 3:00 in the Williamson Street Art Center, 1020 Williamson Street. Call 256-8878 for details. These occur regularly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Tuesday evening is the South Madison National Night Out and kickoff of the New Day in the Bram’s Edition Neighborhood Campaign. It starts with catered dinner and speakers such as Reverend David Smith. It ends with a candlelight neighborhood walk featuring accompanied by the ‘Handphibians". It is the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street at 6:00. Call 657-6453 for details.


Wednesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Esty Dinur speaks with Jonathan Beers of Madison Gas and Electric about energy conservation and life with less energy. Call 256-2001 for details.

Wednesday, August third, 2005

Wednesday afternoon there are open art classes for kids ages four and up. This is at 3:00 in the Williamson Street Art Center, 1020 Williamson Street. Call 256-8878 for details. These occur regularly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Wednesday afternoon there is a computer lab. It is at the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00. Call 255-1287 for details. This is followed by a free community meal at 4:00.

Wednesday evening the Madison Area Ministry has a "Mentoring Connections" orientation and training for adults who wish to be matched with a child with incarcerated parents. This is at 6:00 in the Villager Mall, 2300 South Park Street. Call 256-0906 for details.

Thursday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Cheri Dubiel speaks with Peter D. Kramer, author of "Listening to Prozac" about his new book "Against Depression." Call 256-2001 for details.




WORT is looking for help in recording and reading for The Insurgent Radio Kiosk. This would require a minimum of one hour per week. It is a wonderful opportunity to help your local community radio station and get some real-life experience in radio. Please call the station at 256-2001 and talk to Glenn for details or if you are interested.