August 31

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 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.

"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.

The South Madison Health and Family Center, Harambee offers information about many services provided by a diverse number of groups including the Madison Community Health Center, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, the Family Enhancement Early Childhood Center and the Dane County Parent Council. They are at 2202 South Park Street. Call 261-9138 for details.

Wisconsin’s Home Energy Assistance Program helps people pay for home energy costs including crisis assistance and weatherization. They are at 1225 South Park Street. They can be contacted via the web site heat.wi.gov or by phone at 267-3680.

The Community Action Coalition Food Co-op helps people to extend their food budget. For a small advanced fee participants receive fresh food worth at least twice as much money. There are various pick-up dates and places throughout Madison. Call Ken at 246-4730, extension 205 for more information.

August 30

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 there is a Medicine Wheel Health and Wellness workshop given by Sam Musqua, Grand Chief and Traditional Healer from Canada. This is a lead in to a conference in Spring Green entitled ""Living in a Good Way," Undoing Economic and Social Racism". The workshop is in the Wil-mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street at 6:00. Call 249-7403 for details.

Tuesday evening Ladies Sewing Circle and Terrorist Society has a weekly group for people who like to work with fibers. It is in a coffeehouse setting. This is in A Room of One’s Own Feminist Coffeehouse and Bookstore, 307 West Johnson Street at 7:30. Call 257-7888 for details.

Wednesday morning is the tenth anniversary of WORT’s classical show "A Musical Offering". Host Ena Foshay celebrates the occasion with three hours of choral favorites. That’s at 5:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Wednesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair Cheri Dubiel hosts a show about the Mercury Players Theatre. Call 256-2001 for details.

August 29

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.

Monday evening there is a national day of action and teach-in including a video showing of"Cuban five" and the history of Posada Carriles. Reportedly he and others were tried and convicted while trying to monitor anti-Castro terrorist groups based in Miami and prevent further violence against Cuban citizens. This is at 5:00 in the Pres House, 731 State street. Call 238-1266 for details. It will be followed with questions and answers.

Every Monday evening Olbrich Gardens offers "Yoga in the Gardens" classes. This is at 5:00 at 3330 Atwood Avenue. Call 246-4550 for details.

Tuesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Willy Becker speaks with Kiosk commentator and Economics Math professor Anitole Beck. He has just returned from London and will comment about popular discontent with the Iraqi War. Call 256-2001 for details.

The Blue Bus Clinic offers free Hepatitis A and B vaccinations. They are at 1552 University Avenue. People may call to learn eligibility requirements and for an appointment at 262-7330.

Tina Campbell, Madison resident and mother of a three year old was involved in the Justice for Janitors campaign. 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 Marcus may contact Associated Bank at 6300 University Avenue, Middleton, Wisconsin, 53562.

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

For August 24

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.

Wenesday evening the Madison Area Socialist Alliance hosts an on-going study circle called "Meddling in the Middle East". It quote "examines the history and politics of imperialism and resistance in the Middle East". This is in Rainbow Bookstore on Gilman Street at 7:00. Call 237-1337 for details.

Networks is an AIDS Network affiliate it is an HIV prevention service that is an authorized, confidential syringe exchange program serving Dane and Rock Counties. They can provide shooting and safer sex supplies and information on HIV, STD’s, overdose prevention, detox and treatment facilities. For details call 516-2155.

The South Madison Health and Family Center, Harambee offers information about many services provided by a diverse number of groups including the Madison Community Health Center, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, the Family Enhancement Early Childhood Center and the Dane County Parent Council. They are at 2202 South Park Street. Call 261-9138 for details.

Wisconsin’s Home Energy Assistance Program helps people pay for home energy costs including crisis assistance and weatherization. They are at 1225 South Park Street. They can be contacted via the web site heat.wi.gov or by phone at 267-3680.

For August 23

Monday, August 22, 2005

Monday at noon everyone is welcome at a peace vigil. This is "bring a friend day". It is in front of the post office at the corner of Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. For details call 277-8466. Participants are encouraged to bring peace signs and banners for this on-going event.

Monday evening there is a Healthy Families Healthy City public forum to discuss paid sick leave for Madison employees. This concerns a proposed ordinance to mandate that Madison employers provide paid sick leave. This is at 7:00 in the office of the Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice, 2234 A South Park Street in the Villager Mall. Call 255-0376 for details.

Tina Campbell, Madison resident and mother of a three year old was involved in the Justice for Janitors campaign. 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 Marcus 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.

The Community Action Coalition Food Co-op helps people to extend their food budget. For a small advanced fee participants receive fresh food worth at least twice as much money. There are various pick-up dates and places throughout Madison. Call Ken at 246-4730, extension 205 for more information.

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Tuesday evening Madison Area Peace Coalition and Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative host a presentation with Pacifica Radio reporter Aaron Glantz. He recently wrote a book entitled "How America Lost Iraq". This is in the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street at 7:00. Call 257-6050 for details.

Wednesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Esty Dinur speaks with David Enders who has just returned from Iraq. He is the author of "Baghdad Bulletin". Call 256-2001 for details.

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

Briarpatch seeks volunteers to work with teens in crises, either by answering the crises line, providing emergency shelter or acting as family counselors. Some positions may require training. Call Debi at 251-6211 for details.

For August 22

Monday at noon everyone is welcome at a peace vigil. This is "bring a friend day". It is in front of the post office at the corner of Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. For details call 277-8466. Participants are encouraged to bring peace signs and banners for this on-going event.

Monday evening there is a Healthy Families Healthy City public forum to discuss paid sick leave for Madison employees. This concerns a proposed ordinance to mandate that Madison employers provide paid sick leave. This is at 7:00 in the office of the Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice, 2234 A South Park Street in the Villager Mall. Call 255-0376 for details.

Tina Campbell, Madison resident and mother of a three year old was involved in the Justice for Janitors campaign. 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 Marcus 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.

The Community Action Coalition Food Co-op helps people to extend their food budget. For a small advanced fee participants receive fresh food worth at least twice as much money. There are various pick-up dates and places throughout Madison. Call Ken at 246-4730, extension 205 for more information.

For August 19-22

It's This Weekend’s Action Calendar! Friday, August 19

This evening, Ian Ayres and Jennifer Gerada Brown read from their book “Straightforward: How to Mobilize Heterosexual Support for Gay Rights”. This is at a Room of One’s Own Bookstore, 307 West Johnson Street, at 6. Call the Bookstore at 257-7888 for more details.

Tomorrow, the UW Department of Horticulture and the West Madison Agricultural Station host a “Horticulture Field Day” featuring walks through the various gardens and a glove sale. Proceeds benefit the Station’s Demonstration Garden. This is at the Agricultural Research Station on Mineral Point Road near Highway M. For more information, call the Station at 262-2257.

Tomorrow afternoon, the Asian American Network Against Abuse of Women holds a “Kids for Peace” Day as part of the South Asia Forum. The purpose of this event is to help children become aware of the importance of and need for peace and harmony on a personal, interpersonal and global level. The hosts will facilitate children through various activities to explore what peace means to them and how they would envision a peaceful world. Prizes will be given for the most creative concepts. Parents are welcome to attend. This is at the Eagle Heights Community Center Gym, 611 Eagle Heights on the UW Campus, from 1 to 6. Email Ayeshah Iftikhar (Eye-ee-sha If-teek-are) at ayeshah@southasiaforum.org for more information or to register.

Tomorrow, Kanopy Dance will conduct open auditions for its professional dance company for the 2005-2006 season. Male and female Modern dancers are invited to participate. Dancers should bring their resumes limited to 1 page; and, if available, photo. An appointment is not required. This is at Kanopy Studio, 133 W. Johnson Street one block off State Street, from 2 to 4. Call 255-2211 for further information.

Sunday, the Bayview Foundation celebrates its 21^stAnniversary with its Annual Triangle Ethnic Fest. The festival features music on two stages, activities for children, art and craft makers, ethnic food, and more. This is at the historic triangle of Regent, Washington, and Park Streets from 11 to 6. For more information, call 256-7808.

For August 18

It's Today's Action Calendar! Thursday, August 18

This evening, Madison Infoshop holds a Collective Meeting. New volunteers are welcome. This is at the Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street, at 6. Call 262-9036 for more information.

This evening, there is an open house to discuss the redevelopment of the old Villager Mall on South Park Street. Childcare as well as Hmong and Spanish translation are available. This is at the Harambeee South Madison Health and Family Center, 2202 South Park Street in the Villager Mall, from 6 to 8. For more information, call 255-3988.

Every Thursday, Free Wheel Open Bike Shop helps people learn how to restore, fix, or alter their bikes. This is at 1818 South Park Street from 3 to 7. For more information, call 256-FREE.

Every third Thursday of the month, the Coalition for Wisconsin Health holds its monthly meeting. This is at the Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson Street, at 1 pm. For more information, call 835-5849.

This weekend, the Oregon Straw Hat Players will perform the musical "Annie". There is a ticket charge and the play is at Oregon School District’s Performing Arts Center, 456 North Perry Parkway at 8 on Saturday and 3 on Sunday. For more information call 835-0123 or check www.oregon-straw-hat-players.com.

For August 17

Monday, July 17, 2005



Monday at noon on A Public Affair host Judy Leurquin speaks with journalist and health-care activist Suzanne Gordon on nursing and patients. Call 256-2001 for details.


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.

Monday evening the Wisconsin Chapter of the Irish American Unity Conference meets to discuss the current situation in North Ireland and British obstructionism. They will also review the Irish Republican Army (IRA)decison to disband and how it will affect chances for the peaceful reunification of Ireland. This is in the main branch of the Madison Public Library on West Mifflin Street. Call 276-8397 for details.

Monday evening Peaches Lacey of the WORT shows Dusties Storm and the Eight O’Clock Buzz hosts the Access Hour. It is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday and Tuesday 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 starting at 10:00. Call 256-4550 for details.

The Dane County Housing Help Desk helps people who need assistance with housing issues and location. They’re located at 1819 Aberg Avenue. Call 242-7406 for more information.

For August 16

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.

Wednesday at noon there is a YMCA Racial Justice program. It is a cross-cultural dialogue about race in Madison and free community brown bag lunch. It is in the Catholic Multicultural center, 1862 Beld Street. Call 257-1436 for details.

Wednesday at noon on WORT's A Public Affair host Esty Dinur speaks with Max Ashwill in Jenin, West Bank. Call 256-2001 for details.

The Community Action Coalition, Food Co-op helps people to extend their food budget. For a small advanced fee, participants receive fresh food worth at least twice as much money. There are various pick-up dates and places, throughout Madison. Call Ken at 246-4730, extension 205 for more information.

Networks, an AIDS Network affiliate, is an HIV prevention service that is an authorized, confidential syringe exchange program serving Dane and Rock Counties. They can provide shooting and safer sex supplies and information on HIV, STD’s, overdose prevention, detox and treatment facilities. For details, call 516-2155.

For August 15

Monday at noon on A Public Affair host Judy Leurquin speaks with journalist and health-care activist Suzanne Gordon on nursing and patients. Call 256-2001 for details.


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.

Monday evening the Wisconsin Chapter of the Irish American Unity Conference meets to discuss the current situation in North Ireland and British obstructionism. They will also review the Irish Republican Army (IRA)decison to disband and how it will affect chances for the peaceful reunification of Ireland. This is in the main branch of the Madison Public Library on West Mifflin Street. Call 276-8397 for details.

Monday evening Peaches Lacey of the WORT shows Dusties Storm and the Eight O’Clock Buzz hosts the Access Hour. It is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday and Tuesday 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 starting at 10:00. Call 256-4550 for details.

The Dane County Housing Help Desk helps people who need assistance with housing issues and location. They’re located at 1819 Aberg Avenue. Call 242-7406 for more information.

For August 10

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 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 evening the Madison Area Socialist Alliance hosts an on-going study circle called "Meddling in the Middle East". It quote "examines the history and politics of imperialism and resistance in the Middle East". This one concerns Iraq. This is in Rainbow Bookstore, 426 West Gilman Street at 7:00. Call 237-1337 for details.

Today through next Sunday in honor of the one hundredth anniversary of the International Workers of the World (IWW) Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts a national touring display of original prints, graphics and reproductions celebrating the history and movement culture of the "Wobblies". Call 257-6050 for details.

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

Mothers United For Moral Support is an international support and matching organization for families and other caregivers of children with rare disorders or special needs. Call Julie Gordon at 1-920-336-5333 for more information on getting or, giving help.

For August 9

Tuesday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition and others hold the ninth annual Lanterns for Peace ceremony. It commemorates the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and all the victims of war. It is the sixtieth anniversary of the bombings. The event features family activities lantern decorating and floating, peace crane folding, music and refreshments. This is at 6:30 in the Tenney Park Shelter. Call 242-9322 for details.

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.

Every third Tuesday of the month Access to Independence holds a meeting of the grassroots community group, "Open Up!" The group focuses on breaking down barriers that deny people with disabilities access to public places and particularly on local, readily achievable issues that prevent people with disabilities from being able to participate in the community. This is at 6:00. Call 242-8484 for details.

Today through next Sunday in honor of the one hundredth anniversary of the International Workers of the World (IWW) Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts a national touring display of original prints, graphics and reproductions celebrating the history and movement culture of the "Wobblies". Call 257-6050 for details.

"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.

For August 8

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.

Monday evening the group Alliance for Animals holds its monthly meeting. This is at 7:00 in the fourth floor conference room at 122 State Street. Call 257-6333 for details. This is on the second Monday each month.

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour "Sunshine Dave Dream" Dave Cohen who hosted WORT’s Grateful Dead show commemorates Jerry Garcia’s life and death. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Today through next Sunday in honor of the one hundredth anniversary of the International Workers of the World (IWW) Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts a national touring display of original prints, graphics and reproductions celebrating the history and movement culture of the "Wobblies". Call 257-6050 for details.

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

Tina Campbell was 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.

For August 5-7

It's Today's Action Calendar! For this weekend, August 5 to August 7

On Saturday, join Mayor Dave Cieslewicz for the Third Annual Community Gardens Bike Tour from 9am to 12pm. The tour will begin at the Atwood Garden at Ohio and St Paul St near Café Zoma. Maps will be distributed. The tour will reach ST Paul Community Garden at 10am and riders can also join then. The last stop will be Troy Community Garden, on Troy Dr; we’ll join Troy’s Savor the Summer Festival, with food and music by local bands. For more info, call Janet Parker at 246-4730, ext. 218.

On Saturday, The National Federation of the Blind Dane county Chapter hosts an outreach and fundraising barbecue. The federation is an advocacy organization that promotes opportunity and equality for blind people. The event begins at noon at 2041 Helena Street. Donations are appreciated. For more information call Michael at 852-6359.

Also on Saturday, Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts a nationally touring display of original prints, graphics and reproductions celebrating the history and movement culture of the International Workers of the World in honor of their 100th anniversary of the Industrial Workers of the World. The opening features Paul Buhle, a historian of American radicalism. He is co-editor of "Wobblies! A Graphic History". The opening reception is at 7 at Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative, 426 West Gilman Street. For more information, call 257-6050.

On Saturday, The National Federation of the Blind Dane county Chapter hosts an outreach and fundraising barbecue. The federation is an advocacy organization that promotes opportunity and equality for blind people. The event begins at noon at 2041 Helena Street. Donations are appreciated. For more information call Michael at 852-6359.

Also on Saturday, Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts a nationally touring display of original prints, graphics and reproductions celebrating the history and movement culture of the International Workers of the World in honor of their 100th anniversary of the Industrial Workers of the World. The opening features Paul Buhle, a historian of American radicalism. He is co-editor of "Wobblies! A Graphic History". The opening reception is at 7 at Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative, 426 West Gilman Street. For more information, call 257-6050.

Each Sunday Amnesty International holds its weekly meetings in the Memorial Union at 4:30pm. Check Today in the Union for the location or email tislam@wisc.edu for more information.

For August 4

It's Today's Action Calendar! for Thursday, August 4

This and every Thursday evening the Student Labor Action Coalition meets to discuss how to educate students and the community about unions and workers struggles for social justice. They also organize students to engage in labor solidarity activities locally and worldwide. The meetings are in the Paul Bunyan room of the Memorial Union at 7:00pm. Call 259-9326 for details.

Tonight, WiSUC features 10 Wisconsin comedians at the Corral Room. The WiSUC Project dedicates its ventures to all those who brave the stage for the benefit or destruction of the ego through the medium of stand-up comedic performance. This is at the Corral Room, 116 South Hamilton Street, at 10pm. There is a cover charge. For more information, check wisucproject.bravehost.com.