August 16

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.

Thursday morning the Madison Children’s museum has a workshop for children who would like to make a percussion shaker to take home. This is at 10:30 in 100 State Street. Call 256-6445 for details.

The Dane County Humane Society tries not to perform euthanasia’s on animals. They have been spending almost six thousand dollars a week since the June fourteenth seizure of forty-eight pit bulls who were reportedly mistreated. 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.

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