Tuesday, May 09, 2006

May 9

Tuesday evening the Women's International League For Peace and Freedom (WILPF) hosts author Louise Knight discussing "Citizen". It concerns the search for the influences that formed Jane Addams, founder of WILPF, Hull House and the first women’s union. This is in the Central Library, 301 West Mifflin Street, room 2002 at 6:00. There is a potluck at 5:30 before the program. Call 233-8979 for details.

Tuesday evening the Diamond Way Buddhist Center presents a lecture by Lama Ole Nydahl. He is a Buddhist Master from Denmark. This at the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street at 7:30. Call 332-7628 for details.

Tuesday evening the Interfaith Center for Worker Justice (ICWJ) holds its
quarterly general membership meeting. Participants may learn about current campaigns and upcoming activities, This is in the First Unitarian Society Meeting House, 900 University Bay Drive at 7:00. Call 255-0376 for details. Translation and refreshments are provided.

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.

"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.

Mothers United For Moral Support is an international support and matching organization for families and other caregivers of children with rare disorders or special needs. Call Julie Gordon at 1-920-336-5333 for more information on getting or, giving help.

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 may call 243-5252 and ask for Nicole.

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