August 18

Tomorrow, the Madison Area Peace Coalition hosts a peace vigil to Bring the Troops Home Now and End the War in Iraq. Participants are asked to bring signs and drums if possible. This is at the corner of Odana and Gammon Roads from 11 to noon. For more information, call Helena White at 249-2097 or check www.madpeace.org.

Tomorrow, Prairie Athletic Club and Sun Prairie Ice Arena host a Community Rally for Sunshine Place. Sunshine Place will replace the local food pantry and house multiple charitable organizations providing social services to those in need in the Sun Prairie community. The event features use of Prairie Athletic Club and Sun Prairie Ice Arena, prize drawings, Dolphins Cove Water Park passes, basketball, ice skating, special guests, a silent auction to benefit the Sunshine Place and more. This is at The Sun Prairie Ice Arena, 655 Athletic Way, from noon to 4 and Prairie Athletic Club, 1010 North Bird Street, at 6. For further information, contact Mary Kay von Ailmen at 837-4646.

Sunday is the Fourth Annual Courage to Teach Fundraiser. The event features various music by talented teachers, picnic food and drink, and a silent auction. Items include handmade arts and crafts collectibles, jewelry, food, and a variety of services all donated by local educators and those who support them. There is a minimum contribution and all contributions are tax deductible. This benefits Courage to Teach, a unique long-term professional development and renewal experience that provides educators an opportunity to affirm and renew their passion and authenticity as educators. This is at the Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Road, from 3 to 6. For more information, contact Barbara Hummel at bhummel@chorus.net or Bonnie Trudell at bktrudetl@juno.com.