May 17

Wednesday the University of Wisconsin Transportation services sponsors a day of "Bike to Work" week activities. At 7:00 in the morning WORT has "Bike To Work Week" and "Bike Federation" news. At 5:30 there is a pre-movie casual bike ride from the Memorial Union to commemorate those who were injured or killed in bicycle crashes. At 7:30 there is a "bike in movie" at the Union Theatre. Call 251-4456 for details.

The Parental Stress Center in Madison works to prevent child abuse and neglect. They need volunteers to provide childcare on Monday evenings at 6:30 and to serve a hot meal to families on Wednesday evenings at 4:00. Call 241-4888 for details.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services is a non-profit agency dedicated to ending violence in the lives of domestic abuse victims and their children. They are currently looking for volunteers. Call 251-1237 for details.

The Community Action Coalition Food Co-op helps people increase their food budget. For a small advanced fee, participants receive fresh food worth at least twice as much money. There are various pick-up dates and places, throughout Madison. Call Ken at 246-4730, extension 205 for details.

Briarpatch seeks volunteers to work with teens in crises, either by answering the crises line, providing emergency shelter or, acting as family counselors. Some positions may require training. Call 251-6211 for details.

The Community Law Project provides free legal services to low-income Dane County residents. They can provide legal assistance in landlord and tenant disputes, Public benefit, or un-paid wages disputes. They are at 2300 South Park Street. Call 260-8221 for details.

"The Homeshare Program" at "Independent Living Incorporated" matches older adults with working people or students 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.