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.