January 27

Tomorrow, Jamie Derr of Great Lakes Bio Fuels holds a peak oil discussion. Geologists and economists agree that the total supply of petroleum available is diminishing. Effects are certain to ripple through our society within our lifetimes. Jamie Derr will discuss the latest on Peak Oil, where we are as a global petrol consumer, and what this means for BioFuels. All are welcomed to bring ideas and issues to join in the discussion. This is at the Madison Enterprise Center, 100 South Baldwin, in the 3rd Floor conference room from 1 to 3. For more info

Sunday afternoon, the Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative, in conjunction with local groups, hosts Feminist, Revolutionary, and Historian Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. She is on a national tour with her recently released book “Blood on the Border: A Memoir of the Contra War” in which she recounts on-the-ground memories of the contra war in Nicaragua. This is at the Red Gym on Langdon Street at 2. For more information, call Allen and the Bookstore at 257-6050.

Sunday afternoon, the AIDS Network holds a bingo fundraiser. The vent is hosted by female impersonator GiGi Monroe and local guest celebrities call the numbers in this game where no straight line wins. The theme for the first event is “Hee Haw Bingo”. There is an admission charge, which includes 7 games of bingo, prizes, and entertainment. Participants must be 21 years or more old. This is at the High Noon Saloon, 701 East Washington Avenue, with doors opening at one and the games starting at 2. For more information, check www.madcampbingo.com or call the AIDS Network at 262-6540 x21.

Beginning Monday, the Dane County Humane Society will be hosting a Women’s Self-Defense Classes. Dick Thompson, a 25-year martial arts veteran will put women into simulated life threatening situations to shown them how to defend themselves. There is a cost for each class and they run through February 27. This is at the Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Road, from 6:30 to 8. To sign up for the class, or for more information, contact Leanne at 838-0413, ext. 129, or email lhughes@giveshelter.org.