September 9-11

Beginning Saturday, September 10, the UW Falun Gong Student Group opens an exhibit called Uncompromising Courage related to Falun Gong and its persecution in China. The purpose of the exhibit is to call people's attention to the persecution, and violation of human rights followers of the Falun Gong face. The paintings were created by a group of international artists who also practice Falun Gong and depict the Falun Gong practice. This is in the State Capitol Rotunda and runs through September 17. For more information, check www.falunart.org or call Hong Jiang (jee-ang) at 217-4931.

On Saturday, the Socialist Potluck meets to discuss the Impact of Globalization on Mexican Workers, Rightwing Vigilantes at the Borderlands, and the Labor Movement. The Socialist Potluck is an opportunity for socialist to come together to discuss issues. Bring a dish or drink to share. This is at the WilMar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, at 5:30. Call 241-2829 for more information.

Also on Saturday is the Fourth Annual Fighting Bob Fest is an annual Chautauqua featuring progressive speakers, networking opportunities, and entertainment. Fighting Bob Fest carries on the tradition of Robert “Fighting Bob” La Follette by providing a forum for progressive ideas on issues facing Wisconsin and the nation. This begins at 8:30am and is held at the Sauk County Fair Grounds in Baraboo.

On Sunday, the Peregrine Forum is hosting a screening of DVD screening of "Painful Deceptions" and "Confronting the Evidence: A Call to Reopen the 9/11 Investigation," at 7 pm. This will be at 616 S. Brearly. For more information, call 442-8399 or email dvdwilliams51@yahoo.com

In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Madison neighborhood residents and clergy have formed a coalition that will escort 20 homeless families from Houston to Madison. Allied Drive residents along with others have been working around the clock to prepare housing and organize donations.

To donate items or your time, call or visit the following locations:

To donate clothing, mark bags “Katrina Relief” and go to any Goodwill to drop them off.

To donate food, call Jeanie at 821-0105

To volunteer, come to 2349 Allied Drive where someone will assign you a job.