March 21, 2007

Wednesday afternoon professor of history at Northwestern University. Nancy Maccclean speaks on “Race and Region in the Making of the Modern Right, Southern Dominance in Borrowed Language: The Regional Origins of American Neo-Liberalism”. This is at 4:00 in room 8417 Social Science building. Call 262-1420 for details.

“The University of Wisconsin Arboretum seeks volunteers to assist in
the visitor center, on the trails, in the gardens, and in the prairies
and forests. Tools and training provided. For more information call Judy Kingsbury at 262-5604.

Until tax filing day on April 15 the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs provide people with limited incomes, disabilities, or limited English proficiency free tax help. For details call 1-800-829-1040 or (414) 297-3302.

The Madison Coalitions of Older Adults are looking for volunteers this winter to shovel snow for the elderly. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. Call 243-5252 for details.

The Women and Infant Children (WIC) Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services, food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under five years of age healthy and strong. For details call 267-1111.

“The Homeshare Program” at “Independent Living Incorporated” matches older adults with working people or students who are in need of low cost housing and are able to provide some assistance around the house. Call 274-6900 and ask for “Homeshare” for details.