July 7

Today, Mercury Free Wisconsin meets to discuss upcoming events. The first event is the 8th Annual Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant held in Madison from August 6 to 11. The second is the reconciliation between the Wisconsin DNR and the EPA’s Clean Air Mercury Rule. Snacks are provided and this is on the 2nd floor of Madison’s main library, 201 West Mifflin Street, from noon to 3.

Tonight, Madison’s Nicotine Anonymous Group holds its weekly meeting. The group advocates a 12-step program to help those with nicotine dependence quit cigarettes and other tobacco products. This meets every Friday at Asbury United Methodist Church, 6101 University Avenue Room 300 from 5:30 to 6:30.

Tomorrow morning, the UW Arboretum hosts an Ecological Restoration Work Party entitled “Core Area and Curtis Prairie”. Volunteers will help restore and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided. This meets at the front steps of the Visitor Center at 9 and runs until noon. For more information call 265-5214 or email mlfarrior@wisc.edu.

Tomorrow evening, the Socialist Potluck meets to discuss the New Students for a Democratic Society with Paul Buhle. 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.
Sunday morning, Madison Hours and Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin hold their monthly Pancake Breakfast. All pancakes are organic and vegan with nuts or fruits. The breakfast also features oven-roasted potatoes, organic fair trade coffee, orange juice, and live music. Madison HOURS promotes local trade through local currency and the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin is a bicycle advocacy organization working to make Wisconsin a better place to bicycle. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street from 8:30 to 11. Check madisonhours.org or call 259-9050 for more information.