November 2

Wednesday on the anniversary of Bush’s re-election Youth Against War and Racism and others hold a walk out of classes in protest of the military presence in educational institutions. This is nationwide including in Madison. People will meet at noon on Bascom Hill. A rally with the band Natty Nation at 12:30 on the Library Mall and a march up State Street at 1:00 will also occur. At 7:00 in the Union a teach-in and debate concerning military recruitment on campus are also planned. Call 237-1337 for details.

Thursday at noon on this pledge drive edition of A Public Affair host Cheri Dubiel speaks with Brian Standing from Prolefeed Studios. Fresh DVDs of his documentaries will be available as pledge premiums. Call 256-2001 for details or to pledge.

The Affordable Housing Action Alliance and others are in need of donations for the homeless people of the Madison Area. Donations of non-perishable food, diapers, phone cards, Infant food, toiletries and bus tickets are appreciated. Contact 358-7090 for details or drop items in the box at the Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson Street. Call the Tenant Resource Center, 257-0006 with monetary donations.

Today through December eleventh there is an art exhibit entitled "Weavings of War: Fabrics of Memory" on display at the School of Human Ecology building. It shows how during the past thirty five years textile artists have shown their personal experiences of modern warfare. This is at 1300 Linden Drive. Call 262-8815 for details.

The Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin is helping to address the hunger in Madison with their "Thanksgiving Basket Program". Each basket will contain enough food for a Thanksgiving meal for households needing assistance. For details about donating call 246-4730. To get help call 246-4357 (or 246-HELP).