December 9

Tomorrow, the Socialist Potluck meets to discuss “What Happened after the United Nations Left? East Timor Today and the Importance of Sister-City Relationships”. East Timor was nearly destroyed in 1999 by the departing Indonesian military and is still struggling to rebuild. It’s one of the poorest countries in the world, yet the UN and most international agencies have left; yet the World Bank and IMF remain. Also, Lourenco Da Costa Ico (lor-Ahn-co Da Co-sta EE-co) presents a slide show from this summer’s sister-city delegation to Ainaro. The Socialist Potluck is an opportunity for Socialists to come together and discuss issues. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, at 5:30. For more check www.aideasttimor.org or call 244-4563.

Sunday, Madison Hours holds its annual Holiday Trade Fair and Pancake Breakfast. The annual Madison Hours Holiday Trade Fair is free and open to the public. Vendors will be selling a wide array of locally produced goods including locally grown produce, pies, handmade soaps, candles, jewelry, and more. All vendors will accept Madison Hours as partial or full payment. The breakfast features organic pancakes, potatoes, orange juice and coffee. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, from 8:30 to 11. From more information, email jon@uvulittle.com or call 259-1030.

Sunday, the Madison Songwriters Group holds a Holiday CD sale promoting local acts. This is at the High Noon Saloon 701A East Washington Avenue, from 1 to 6. For more information, call 240-0320 or check madisonsongwriters.com.