January 30

Monday vening the "Madison Women's Autonomous Movement" (WAM) sponsored by "Madison Women for Peace", a "Code Pink" affiliate meets to discuss, respect, and move forward participating group identities, platforms and community actions. Their goal is to strengthen women’s voices in all spheres of local life. This is at 6:00 in the Memorial Union. Call 280-8776 for details. See Today in the Union for the room location.

Monday evening the Dane County Humane Society is hosting the first of a two session Women’s Self-Defense class. Dick Thompson, a martial arts veteran will instruct the class. One half of the benefit will go to the Humane Society. This is at 6:30 in the Humane Society. Contact Leanne at 838-0413, extension 129 for details.

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour host Adrian Bowd! era presents an hour of gospel and hip hop music.That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Today
ongoing the Olbrich Botanical Gardens features an exhibit entitled, "Maintaining the Glass Pyramid, A Conservatory Exhibit". The walk through exhibit will explain the history of Bolz Conservatory and what it takes to maintain this tropical environment. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue through Sunday, March twenty-sixth. Call 246-4550 for details.

Wisconsin’s Home Energy Assistance
Program helps people pay for home energy costs including crisis assistance and weatherization. They are at 1225 South Park Street. They can be contacted via the web site heat.wi.gov or by phone at 267-3680.

"The Homeshare Program"
at "Independent Living Incorporated" matches older adults with working people or stude! nts who are in need of low cost housing and are able to provide some assistance around the house. Call 274-6900 and ask for "Homeshare" for details.

"Dane County Friends of Ferals"
and others help feral and semi-feral cats with a "Trap, Neuter, Release" program. Additionally they assist rural residents to manage their barn and feral cat colonies and find responsible caregivers for cats who may need special attention. Call 608-209-5529 for details.