November 17

Tonight, the Madison SOA Vigil is held in solidarity with those gathered at Ft. Benning. This annual Vigil protests US foreign policy and the use of torture. This begins at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce Street, at 5:30 with a solemn procession to the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street at 6:30. This is free and open to the public. For more information, call Maureen McDonnell at 663-3233 or Dick Wagner at 257-5270.

Tomorrow, the Madison Area Peace Coalition hosts a peace vigil to Bring the Troops Home Now and End the War in Iraq. This is the Vigil’s One Year Anniversary. Participants are asked to bring signs and drums if possible. This is at the intersection of East Washington Avenue and Thierer Road near East Towne Mall, from 11 to noon. For more information, call Helena White at 249-2097 or check www.madpeace.org.

Sunday, United Church of Christ hosts a Fair Trade Chirstmas Sale. The event features fair trade, hand-crafted items from developing regions of the world. Proceeds go to non-profit organizations that promote social and economic progress. This is at United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert Road, from 9 to 3. For more information, call the Church at 271-7212.

Sunday, A Room of One’s Own Feminist Bookstore and Coffeehouse hosts Capital Times Travel Writer Mary Bergin. She will read from her new book Sidetracked in Wisconsin: A Guide For Thoughtful Travelers. This is at A Room of One’s Own, 307 West Johnson Street, at 3:30. For more information, check aroomofonesown.com or call the Store at 257-7888.

Sunday, on W.O.R.T.’s Third World View, host Leif Brottem reports on development and media issues in Africa. This is on W.O.R.T. from 5 to 6. Call 256-2001 with comments and questions.

Sunday, law student representatives of the National Lawyers Guild and the Latino Law Students Association hold a workshop entitled “"Conociendo Nuestros Derechos” or “Knowing our Rights”. Topics include rights at home, at work, on the street, at a protest, in detention and more. This is interactive and bilingual. This is held at Villager Mall’s Front Room, 2300 South Park Street, at 6.