June 30

This evening, the Sparkle Kids Action Network brings their “The Chorus of Crayons Tour” to Madison. The Tour includes gender-defying coloring book-making workshops, acoustic entertainment and prizes. From their home in New York’s Hudson Valley, the Sparkle Kids are on a month-long tour throughout the Northeast, Midwest and Canada. They deal creatively with the themes of gender, politics, queer issues, work and play. This is at Two Degrees Coffeeshop, 307 West Mifflin Street, from 4 to 5:30. Check www.girlsnotchicks.com/skan. (forward slash s-k-a-n).

Tomorrow morning, the Madison Audubon Society hosts the Annual Madison Butterfly Count in Arboretum Grady Tract. Participants are asked to dress for protection from the heat and sun and bring a hat and binoculars. There is a fee and this meets at the Grady Tract parking lot at the southeast corner of the Beltline and Seminole Highway at 9. Contact the Madison Audubon Society for information at 255-2473.

Tomorrow, the Madison Area Peace Coalition holds a rally and march entitled, "Declare Independence from Government Spying". This is to protest AT&T collusion with the National Security Agency in sharing of private information on personal phone records. This begins at the AT&T building, 316 West Washington Avenue, at 11 am and proceeds around the Capitol Square at Farmer's Market, ending at the AT&T building at 44 East Mifflin. For more information call, 442-8822 or go to www.madpeace.org.

June 29

Every Thursday from 3 to 7, Free Wheel hosts an open bike shop. Participants can learn about bikes and how to restore, fix, alter, or beautify their bikes by themselves. This is at Free Wheel, 1818 South Park Street. For more information, call 256-FREE.

This evening, there is an Opening Party for Ecuadoran Photo Exhibit by UW-Madison graduate student Jill Rubin. She will be on hand to discuss her photos taken over winter break that focus on Andean village life, indigenous markets, and the diverse ecosystems found in Ecuador. This is at Café Zoma, 2326 Atwood Avenue, from 6:30 to 8. For more details call 294-9304 or email Jill Rubin at jerubin@wisc.edu.

The Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative seeks volunteers to help continue a long tradition of offering critical literature, political and cultural writing,
buttons, t-shirts, ‘zines, stickers, and more to Madison’s radical community in a boss free environment. Those interested can stop by the store at 426 West Gilman Street to sign up as a volunteer or call 257-6050 and talk to Moi, Rainbow’s volunteer coordinator. Volunteers get a 25% discount on purchases. For more information, check www.rainbowbookstore.org.

June 28

Free Wheel Community Bicycle is a non-commercial, neighborhood-learning center run by a volunteer collective. They share skills, workspace and donated or salvaged materials for use by community members, low-income people and youth. They focus on bike repair and education and advocate the use of environmentally sustainable, self-reliant transportation. Their meetings and bike workshops are at 1818 South Park Street, unit eight. Call 256-3733 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.

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 Home Chore Volunteer Program seeks volunteers to help older people by doing household chores, such as yard work, that may be difficult for them, making living at home impossible. Call 223-3100 for more information, or, to volunteer.

The Respite Center is a safe place for kids, ages birth to fourteen, whose families are under stress or in crisis. Volunteers are needed to play with kids four hours a week. Training is required. Call Molly at 244-5730 for details.

The Community Action Coalition Food Co-op helps people to stretch 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.

June 27

Tuesday afternoon there is the next in a series of South Madison farmer’s markets. Aside from fresh produce, flowers and baked goods there are monthly musical, culinary and cultural events. This is at 2:00 near the Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street. Call 358-5834 for details. It is also on Thursday near the Villager Mall.

Tuesday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition holds a sign-making workshop for the July first protest against government spying. This is at 6:00 in the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street. Call 206-0415 for details.

Tuesday evening the African Studies Program presents the first in a series of panel discussions by South Africans visiting Madison. Today’s is "Agricultural Education in South Africa and Wisconsin. It’s at 6:30 in the Memorial Union or Pyle Center. Call 262-2380 for details. These are on Tuesdays through August first and are followed with a gathering on the Terrace. See Today in the Union for the room location.

Tuesday evening the West Waubesa Preservation Coalition holds a discussion of global warming and urban sprawl. Guests include Cal DeWitt of "Saving Dunn’s Wetlands." This is in the Fitchburg Community Center, 5520 Lacy Road at 7:00. Call 223-9571 for details.

Tuesday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition and Rainbow Bookstore Co-op hold a community discussion and talk on "Anti-Arab Racism in the United States of America: Where it Comes From and What It Means" with speaker Steven Salaita. He leads a group of Arab writers and artists. His book concerns anti-Arab racism in the United States. This is in the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street at 7:30. Call 257-6050 for details.

Wednesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Esty Dinur speaks with Kenyan writer Mukoma wa Ngugi about Kenya, Africa, and possible radical solutions for the continent's problems. Call 256-2001 for details.

June 26

Monday, June 26, 2006

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour Glenn Fung presents a show of Urban and Latino rock music featuring bands such as Ozomatli and Manu Chao. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday evening Olbrich Botanical Gardens features Rick Camillo with a drop-in yoga class for people of all ages and abilities. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue at 5:00. Call 246-4550 for details. This occurs regularly on Monday evenings and Thursday mornings.

Monday evening the North and Eastside Senior Coalition holds the next in its 2006 Summer Concert series at Warner Park. The group this time is "The Madison Brass". They play music from baroque, renaissance, the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. These are held in the Warner Park Shelter on Monday evenings at 6:15. Call 243-5252 for details. Limited free transportation for seniors and dinner options are available.

Tuesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Dan Jaffee speaks with WORT Operations Director Norm Stockwell and others from Mexico City on the July second presidential election. Call 256-2001 for details.

The Dane County Humane Society is in need of donations to their "Caring for Canines" Fund". Sponsorship, adoption and fostering opportunities are also available. For details call 838-0413.

WORT is looking for volunteers. With a whole host of opportunities it’s easy, fun and rewarding to put in as much or as little time and energy as desired. Specifically they are looking for receptionists and Insurgent Radio Kiosk readers. Call Glenn at 256-2001 for details.

Many 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.

June 23

Tonight, Firecracker Studios hosts an exhibit closing party for “Dermabrasion: an Exhibit of Tattoo Inspired Art”. Things Fall Apart will provide music. There is a suggested donation and this is at Firecracker Studios, 1917 Winnebago Street, at 7. Call the Studio at 241-4077 for more details.

Tomorrow, Troy Gardens hosts two events: “Urban Farm Day for Kids” and “Wild-Crafting with Herbs”. The Day for Kids shows participants the farm, community gardens, native prairie and woodlands with planned activities. There is a participation charge and is from 10:30 to 12:30. The Wild-Crafting event is a workshop and volunteer event from 9 to noon. Both are at Troy Gardens on the north-east side of Madison. For more information on the Day for Kids, call Nathan Larson at 240-0409; and for the Wild-Crafting event, call Amy Martin at 240-0409.

Tomorrow, A Room of One's Own Bookstore hosts the Madison Writergrrrls meeting. Participants are asked to bring 5 copies of their piece to get written comments. This also features writing exercise, so bring a pen and paper. This is at 2 in A Room of One's Own Bookstore, 307 West Johnson Street. Call 257-7888 for details.

Tomorrow, Folk on State continues with Jackie Tice and Small Potatoes. Folk on State is a mixture of ethnic folk music and poetry readings. This is at Frances Street Park on the 500 block of State Street from 1 to 3.

Sunday, the Madison Blues Society holds its 4th Annual Blues Picnic. The event features music, food vendors, blues gear, and more. The event is free and open to the public, but a contribution of a non-perishable food item for the Lakeview Food Pantry is requested. This is at Warner Park from 11 to 9. For more information, check madisonbluessociety.com.

June 22

It’s Today’s Action Calendar! Thursday, June 22

Tonight, Edgewood College hosts a discussion with Arlene and Hiroshi Kanno entitled “The Consequences of Water for Profit”. They will detail the their struggle to prevent Perrier/Nestle from gaining control of the groundwater in South Central Wisconsin in 2000-2002 and talk about corporate privatization and profiting from water at the expense of natural ecosystems and humanity. This is in the Lake Room in Regina Hall at Edgewood College from 7 to 8:30. For more information, email trudijenny@yahoo.com or call 233-1898.

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 Julia at 251-1237 for details.

June 21

Wednesday evening the "Labor History Mural Project" hosts a discussion on the role of the Madison labor history mural and its imagery. Presenters include Doctor Paul Buhl, professor of American Civilization at Brown University, and Doctor Melanie Herzog, professor of Art History at Edgewood College. This is in the Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street at 7:00. Call 256-5111 for details.

Wednesday evening there is a "Streetcar Opportunities Forum." It is an opportunity to find out more about Madison’s latest mass transit option. It is at 6:00 in Monona Terrace. Call 267-1148 extension 207 for details.

Free Wheel Community Bicycle is a non-commercial, neighborhood-learning center run by a volunteer collective. They share skills, workspace and donated or salvaged materials for use by community members, low-income people and youth. They focus on bike repair and education and advocate the use of environmentally sustainable, self-reliant transportation. Their meetings and bike workshops are at 1818 South Park Street, unit eight. Call 256-3733 for details.

WORT is looking for volunteers. With a whole host of opportunities it’s easy, fun and rewarding to put in as much or as little time and energy as desired. Specifically they are looking for Insurgent Radio Kiosk readers and receptionists Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00. Call Glenn at 256-2001 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.

June 20

Tuesday afternoon there is the next in a series of South Madison farmer’s markets. Aside from fresh produce, flowers and baked goods there are monthly musical, culinary and cultural events. This is at 2:00 near the Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street. Call 358-5834 for details. It is also on Thursday near the Villager Mall.

WORT is looking for volunteers. With a whole host of opportunities it’s easy, fun and rewarding to put in as much or as little time and energy as desired. Specifically they are looking for Insurgent Radio Kiosk readers and a bilingual English and Spanish speaking receptionist for Tuesday evenings, Call Glenn at 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday evening the Friends of Starkweather Creek hold a "Summer Solstice Celebration". There will be a bonfire, ice cream, canoe rides and music. This is at 5:0O in Olbrich Park near the sledding hill. Call 251-1893 for details. Participants may bring drumming instruments and picnic lunch.

Tuesday evening University bookstore is starting a group entitled, "LIPS: Live Poet's Society". Participants may share original poems or short stories or read a favorite work. This is in the Hilldale Shopping Center at 7:00. Call 310-5967 for details.


Many 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.

June 19

Monday evening Olbrich Botanical Gardens features Rick Camillo with a drop-in yoga class for people of all ages and abilities. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue at 5:00. Call 246-4550 for details. This occurs regularly on Monday evenings and Thursday mornings.

Monday evening Saint John’s Lutheran Church and others host "Inside Scoop" with Palestine peacemaker Cassandra Dixon of the Christian Peacemaker Team (CPT). That’s at 6:00 in 322 East Washington Avenue. Call 250-9240 for details.

Monday evening the North and Eastside Senior Coalition holds the first in its 2006 Summer Concert series at Warner Park. The group this time is "Ladies Must Swing". They provide twentieth century dance classics. These are held in the Warner Park Shelter on Monday evenings at 6:15. Call 243-5252 for details. Limited free transportation for seniors and dinner options are available.

Monday evening the "Shameless Hussies" book club meets to discuss the new book "Beyond Black" by Hillary Mantel. The group meets once a month to discuss a new book. This is at 6:30 in "A Room of One’s Own Feminist Bookstore and Coffee House", 307 West Johnson Street. Call 257-7888 for details.

Monday evening the Peregrine Forum hosts a free showing of the film "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream". There is a discussion to follow. This is at 7:20 in the Fitchburg Community Center, 5520 Lacy Road. Call 442-8399 for details.

Last week the Dane County Humane Society assisted in seizing forty-seven Pitbulls possibly used in a dog fighting ring. Therefore, they are at full capacity and are waiving all fees for adoptable dogs until June twenty-second so they may find room for these dogs. There is a need for donations to their "Caring for Canines" Fund" and sponsorship, adoption and fostering opportunities. For details call 838-0413.

June 16

Tomorrow, the Annual Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the emancipation of the last slaves in the U.S. in Galveston, Texas after the end of the Civil War and celebrates the diversity in our community today. The event includes Ethnic food, music and dance, art and poetry, educational booths, craft vendors, children’s’ activities, and more. The parade begins at 10 at Fountain of Life Church, 633 West Badger Road and concludes at Penn Park off South Park Street. This is hosted by Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self Determination and goes all day long. For more information, call 255-5270.

Tomorrow, Research, Education, Action and Policy on Food Group hosts Pie Palooza. The celebration features a luncheon consisting of two slices of pies prepared by local chefs and made with the freshest local ingredients, a farm-fresh salad, beverages, music, kids’ activities, and more. There is a ticket charge and this is at the Madison Senior Center, 330 West Mifflin Street, from 10:30 to 1:30. Check www.reapfoodgroup.org or call 294-1114 for details.

Tomorrow, Madison Area Peace Coalition holds a picket to Stop an Attack on Iran, End the War on Iraq, and Impeach the Bush Administration. This is at the corner of East Washington Avenue and Thierer Road near East Towne Mall and the military recruiting stations, from 11 to noon. Participants are asked to bring signs. For more information, contact Helena White at 249-2097 or by email at helenaspw@earthlink.net.

Tomorrow, Henry Vilas Zoo hosts the fundraiser “Feast with the Beasts”. The event includes food, music, games and entertainment. There is a ticket charge and the proceeds help the admission-free zoo update animal habitat. This is at the Zoo, 702 South Randal Avenue, from 11 to 7. Check www.vilaszoo.org or call 258-9490 for details.

June 15

Tonight, there is an awareness benefit for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services featuring music by The New Kentucky Quarter Band and Decibully. Domestic Abuse Intervention Services offers a 24-hour crisis line, a 25-bed safe house for women and their children, legal advocacy, support groups, information and referrals. This is at the Memorial Union Terrace, 800 Langdon Street, from 9 to midnight. For more information, check www.abuseintervention.org.

Pacific Intercultural Exchange has international exchange students from over 40 countries arriving into the area for home stay programs. The non-profit organization is looking for host families to share the American way of life. If you think you may be interested in hosting a foreign teen or would like more information about the program, please call P.I.E. at 1-800-828-9001.

The Dane County Humane Society tries not to perform euthanasia on animals. As such, they are asking for people to consider adopting or providing foster care to an animal. They may also donate time, money or pet supplies to the shelter at 5132 Voges Road. Call 838-0413 for details.

June 9

Tomorrow evening, Dance Alive holds its next gathering. Dance Alive is monthly community dance for all ages in a smoke-free, drug free, alcohol free environment. Bands include Ladies Must Swing, an 18 piece dance band with swing dance lessons, and the UW- Madison Ballroom Dance Association. Donations are accepted. This is at Union South, 227 North Randall Street, from 6 to 11. For more information, call 241-7635 or check www.dancealivemadison.org.

Tonight, Edgewood College hosts Joe Elder, Professor of Sociology at the UW Madison, and Mohammad Panahi (pah-NAH-hee), Professor of Economics in Tehran, Iran. They will speak on "Quaker and Muslim Nonviolence" and will look for ways where traditions can more effectively end the current armed conflicts. For more information, email ablang@countryspeed.com.

Tomorrow afternoon, the Peregrine Forum hosts socialist, scholar and activist T. Quinn Brisben who will speak on the book "It Can't Happen Here". The book is Upton Sinclair's fictional 1935 portrait of fascism taking over America during the Great Depression. Light refreshments are provided. This is at 616 South Brearly Street at 2. For more information, contact dvdwilliams51@yahoo.com.

Tomorrow evening, the Socialist Potluck meets to discuss "It's Still a Jungle Out There: Upton Sinclair's Novel 100 Years Later" with socialist scholar and activist, T. Quinn Brisben. Bring a dish or drink to share. The Socialist Potluck is an opportunity for socialists to gather and share ideas. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, at 5:30. For more details, call 241-3576.

Tomorrow evening, QLaw hosts its first ever auction. The auction features celebrity auctioneers including Mark Pocan as well as hors d'oeuvres. Proceeds benefit QLaw. QLaw provides support and service to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied students. There is a suggested donation and it is at Café Montmartre, 127 East Mifflin Street, from 6 to 9.

Sunday, Madison HOURs holds its monthly pancake breakfast. The breakfast features an all organic and vegan line up of potatoes, pancakes, orange juice and fair-trade coffee. Madison HOURS seeks local commerce through local currency. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, from 8:30 to 11. For more information, check www.madisonhours.org.

Sunday and Monday, the Mercury Players Theatre hosts auditions for "The Faculty Room" by Bridget Carpenter. Three teachers at Madison-Feurey High take on the troubles of their students in this modern serio-comic play. The auditions are at the Plymouth United Church of Christ, 2401 Atwood Avenue, from 7-10 each night with callbacks on the 14th. For more information call Casey Sean Grimm at 335-1876 or Jessica Joan Evans at 516-3326.

June 8

This evening, the Industrial Workers of the World holds their monthly potluck and meeting. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Attendees should feel free to bring other things to share. This is in the Madison Teacher's Incorporated building, 821 Williamson Street, at 6:30. Call 262-9036 for details.

The Madison Coalition of Older Adults seeks volunteers to help seniors with this fall's leaf raking. Volunteers assisting with these tasks help seniors to stay independent in their own homes. To volunteer, call Nicole at 243-5252 or check www.nescoinc.org for more information.

June 7

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.

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.

WORT is looking for help coordinating volunteer readers or reading for "The Insurgent Radio Kiosk". Reading requires about forty-five minutes per week. It is a wonderful opportunity getting some real-life experience in radio and helping the local community radio station. Please call 256-2001 and leave a message for the Kiosk 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.

Free Wheel Community Bicycle is a non-commercial, neighborhood-learning center run by a volunteer collective. They share skills, workspace and donated or salvaged materials for use by community members, low-income people and youth. They focus on bike repair and education and advocate the use of environmentally sustainable, self-reliant transportation. Their meetings and bike workshops are at 1818 South Park Street, unit eight. Call 256-3733 for details.

June 6

Tuessday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Judith Siers- Poisson speaks with Victoria Devereux and Barb Long, New Zealanders who worked for the "Civil Union bill" that was recently passed there and who were one of the first couples to register under it. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday evening the Realibrary celebrate this being June sixth of 2006 (or 6/6/06) by gathering artists for a "sixey" event. Included are works by WORT’s own Tracy Doreen and Echnaton Vedder. This is at 6:00 in 515 South Patterson Street. Call 257-1551 for details.

Tuesday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition has a meeting to discuss a July first protest against the NSA and a July nineteenth impeachment teach-in. This is in the Escape Java Joint, 916 East Williamson Street at 6:00. Call 835-7501 for details.

Tuesday Night WORT hosts July’s First Tuesdays Reggae" benefit. It is at the Cardinal Bar and Dancehall and features Supa Ranks and His Rock-Stone High-Power; Tropical Riddims Sound System. This is in 418 East Wilson Street at 8:00. Call 256-2001 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 details.

WORT is looking for volunteers. With a whole host of opportunities it’s easy, fun and rewarding to put in as much or as little time and energy as desired. Specifically they are looking for receptionists, engineers, Kiosk readers and a Kiosk volunteer coordinator. Call Glenn at 256-2001 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.

June 5

Monday at noon
there is peace vigil at the corner of Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard in front of the Post Office. Call 277-8466 for details. Participants are urged to bring peace signs and banners. This occurs regularly on Mondays.

Monday at noon
on WORT’s A Public Affair host Norm Stockwell speaks with Todd Ensign of "Citizen Soldier" on the thirty-fifth anniversary of the "Winter Soldier" hearing and atrocities in wartime from Vietnam to Haditha". Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday evening
on WORT’s Access Hour host Helena White and high school students present a variety show including music, interviews and poetry. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday evening
there is a Madison Women for Peace and Code Pink meeting. This is at 630. Call 274-5922 for details. They meet on the first and third Monday each month

Monday evening the "Friendly Supper Club" holds its monthly interracial dinner. It is at the World Buffet Restaurant, 2451 West Broadway at 6:30. Call 249-5979 for details.

June 2

This evening, Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts a Friends of Rainbow Party. The celebration features refreshments; a so-long to Miriam, the departing inventory coordinator, and an introduction to the new Inventory Coordinator, Molly Stentz. It also features live music with Ani de la Rev and the Window Smashers beginning after 8:00. This is at the Bookstore 426 West Gilman Street, beginning at 6. For more information, call the Bookstore at 257-6050 or check rainbowbookstore.org.

Saturday, Family Farm Defenders hosts a Sustainable Agriculture and Fair Trade Cheese Tour. The tour features three family farms in south central Wisconsin, in conjunction with a visit to Cedar Grove Cheese for their annual open house. The carpool leaves the Family Farm Defenders’ office, 1019 Williamson Street, at 8 am and returns at 7 pm. Those not making the carpool can catch the tour at noon at Cedar Grove Cheese, E5904 Mill Road in Plain. Volunteer drivers for the carpool are appreciated. For more information, call 260-0900.

Tomorrow, Prairie Fire BioFuels Cooperative, Madison and the Midwest's first and only member owned biofuel coop, holds an information session to share what biodiesel is, what it is not, what the co-operative intends to do with it, and anything else you all might want to know. This is at the Prairie Fire Biofuels Cooperative, 1894 East Washington Avenue, from 1 to 3. For more information, call the coop at 441-5454.

The Madison Senior Center seeks used books for its Annual Used Book Sale Fundraiser. Donations are accepted through June 5 at 602 Sawyer Terrace just past the Hilldale Post Office. All proceeds benefit the Center for events and programming. If you have any questions, call 238-0196.

June 1

This evening, the anarchist potluck returns with special guest, Aragorn, coeditor of the magazine ¨Anarchy: A Journal of Desire Armed”. Aragorn has written about and given presentations on Post-Left Anarchy, Second Wave Anarchy, Nihilism and Anarchy, Indigenous Anarchism and more. Bring a dish or drink to share. This is at the Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street, at 6:30. For more information, call 262-9036.

Tonight, the Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts Radical scholar Dan Berger, author of Outlaws of America. It is the account of the actions and motivations of the Weather Underground, a group of white youth radicalized in the 1960s who opposed war and racism. This is at the Bookstore, 426 West Gilman Street, at 7:00. Call Allen Ruff at 257-6050 or by email at texts@rainbowbookstore.org for more information.