December 16

Tomorrow, the Madison Area Peace Coalition hosts a peace vigil to Bring the Troops Home Now and End the War in Iraq. Participants are asked to bring signs and drums if possible. This is at the corner of Odana and Gammon Roads from 11 to noon. For more information, call Helena White at 249-2097 or check www.madpeace.org.

Tomorrow, the Madison Rafah (RA-fah) Sister City Project, The Madison Arcatao (ar-CAH-tow) Sister City Project and WORT Radio hold the first quarterly "People to People Seasonal Dinner Dances". The event features a Middle Eastern and Latin American Buffet Dinner from 6 to 8:30 and a dance hosted by DJ Laurie from 9 to close. This is a requested admission and is at the Casbah Restaurant, 119 East Main Street. Proceeds benefit both Sister City projects. For more information or to RSVP, call 251-9280.

The Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison seeks volunteers to help investigate discrimination in Dane County's housing markets. Volunteer work for the Fair Housing Center can be flexibly scheduled to accommodate availability. For more information or to volunteer, call 257-0853.

AnySoldier.com seeks to connect interested parties with soldiers serving abroad. Participants can send letters or packages to those serving in foreign countries. AnySoldier.com started to help those serving under harsh conditions who lack many basic amenities or just need someone to write. To help, check www.anysolder.com.