May 29

Monday morning "Madison Area Compassionate Friends" and others gather to remember their children. They are an international self-help support organization for families grieving the death of a child. They will gather at the Vilas Park memory benches for a special bench dedication and program. This is in Vilas Park at 11:00. Call 835-7493 for details.

Monday afternoon there is a special Memorial Day commemoration for those who have struggled against fascism and for peace and justice worldwide. It is entitled "Searching for Peace in a Chaotic World at War." Featured speakers include Clarence Kailin, an Abraham Lincoln Brigade veteran of the Spanish Civil War and Esty Dinur of WORT’s "A Public Affair". This is at 1:00 at the "Lincoln Brigade Memorial" in James Madison Park. Call 238-1266 for details.

Monday afternoon the "Madison Children’s Museum" invites kids ages seven through nine to construct a water-powered rocket and launch it outside the museum. This is at 3:00 in 100 State Street. Call 256-6445 for details.

Monday evening on WORT’s "Access Hour" the staff of "Madison Infoshop" presents an interview with Aragorn!. He is the coeditor of the magazine ¨Anarchy: A Journal of Desire Armed". He will be speaking in Madison on Thursday. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.