May 3

Wednesday afternoon the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center holds a drop-in group for caregivers. It provides a supportive environment for those experiencing a time of crisis or increased distress. This is at 3:00 at 5395 East Cheryl Parkway in Fitchburg. Call 276-4660 for details. It is on the first and third Wednesday monthly.

Wednesday evening the South West Area Progressives sponsor a panel discussion on health care in Wisconsin primarily the four health care plans being proposed in Wisconsin. This is at 7:00 in the Mount Horeb Community Center, 105 North Grove Street. Call 608-832-8013 for details.

Thursday morning children are invited to the Madison Children's Museum for songs, movement and music-making with Kjersti Johanson. This is at 9:30 and 10:00 in 100 State Street. Call 256-6445 for details.

The Affordable Housing Action Alliance and others are in need of donations for the homeless people of the Madison Area. Donations of non-perishable food, diapers, phone cards, infant food, toiletries and bus tickets are appreciated. Contact 358-7090 for details or drop items in the box at the Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson Street. Call the Tenant Resource Center at 257-0006 with monetary donations.

Many Madison Seniors are not able to keep their lawns trim and tidy themselves. The Madison Coalitions of Older Adults Home Chore Volunteer Program is looking for people to help do this on either a one-time or on-going basis. Volunteers are asked to call 243-5252 and ask for Nicole.

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 unpaid wages disputes. They are at 2300 South Park Street. Call 260-8221 for details.