September 29

This evening, A Room of One’s Own Feminist Bookstore hosts an author signing with the Isthmus' Bill Lueders. He is promoting his book Cry Rape: The True Story of One Woman's Harrowing Quest for Justice. This is at the Book Store, 307 West Johnson Street, at 6. Call the Bookstore at 257-7888 or check roomofonesown.com for details.

Tonight, Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ hosts a screening of “The Great Warming” about global warming. The film will be introduced by Tony Ends of the Churches’ Center for Land and People. This is at the Church, 1501 Gilbert Road, at 7. For more information, email ccbrock@wisc.edu.

Tonight, Claude AnShin Thomas; Vietnam veteran, Zen Buddhist monk, and peace activist; speaks on healing, emotional suffering and practical guidance in using mindfulness and compassion to transform our lives. He is the author of At Hell’s Gate: A Soldier’s Journey from War to Peace. This talk is sponsored by the Madison Peace Fellowship, the Peace and Justice Committee of First Unitarian Society, Clarence Kailin, Chapter 25, and Veterans for Peace. This is free and open to the public at the First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive at 7:30. Donations to the Zaltho Foundation, which supports Claude AnShin’s work are welcome. For more information, contact Kathy Derene at 233-4118 or kathy@derene.com.

Tomorrow, the Madison Area Down Syndrome Society hosts the 5th Annual Buddy Walk to promote the acceptance and awareness for all people with Down syndrome. The Society works to include people with Down syndrome in community activities, education, and employment. This begins at Warner Park Stadium on Sherman Avenue with registration at 9:30 and the walk at 11. For more information on the event and the Society, call Anne at 206-0285 or visit madss.org.

Tomorrow, the Madison Senior Center hosts the 7th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner. Local potters create the bowls and local restaurants donate soup and bread, all of which is served by volunteers. There is a charge for the dinner and all proceeds go to the Partner Shares Program, which provides fresh food to low-income families. This is at the Madison Senior Center, 330 West Mifflin Street, from 11 to 2. For more information, call 226-0300 or check www.emptybowls.net.

Tomorrow, the April 10 Organization holds a party as part of the National Day of Action for Immigrants’ Rights. The party features a variety of music, piñata for children, cultural presentations by various groups, and educational programs about immigration. This is open to the public and is at the Madison Labor Temple Lounge, 1602 South Park Street, from noon to 5. For more information, contact Nicolás Chango at 718-810-7565 or Megan Kaseman at 446-3313.

Tomorrow afternoon, the Madison Downtown Library hosts Patricia Cervantes of Justicia Para Nuestras Hijas, an organization of women whose daughters have died on the US/Mexican border at Chihuahua/Juarez. She will give a talk entitled “Justice for Our Daughters” about her personal experiences with and knowledge of femicide on the border. This is at the Library, 201 West Mifflin Street, at 2. Check the “Speaking Tours” section of mexicosolidarity.org for further information.

Sunday, University Book Store hosts an author signing with CNN Editor John DeDakis. He is promoting his book Fast Track. This is at the University Book Store at Hilldale Shopping Center, 702 North Midvale Boulevard, at 2. Check uwbookstore.com for details.

Sunday, Mifflin Street Community Cooperative hosts a silent auction that will auction a wide array of items and services donated from local businesses in the Madison area. This includes items such as a Guatemalan Quilt; a massage; gift certificates from area restaurants; and a night's stay at the Arbor House, an Environmental Inn. This is at the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, with the cocktail hour at 5 and bidding starting at 6pm. Check mifflincoop.com for details.