Wednesday January 30th, 2008

The Wisconsin Labor History Society invites high school students to write an around seven hundred fifty word essay for a contest encouraging labor history study in schools. The topic is "Unions have been important to my family and community because..." It should be sent by February 25 to the University of Wisconsin Green Bay's Professor Harvey Kaye at the Center for History and Social Change. Call 920- 465-2355 for details.

Outreach is looking for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgemder (lgbt) friendly babysitters. Parents who need a referral or babysitters who are lgbt friendly or people interested in sitting should call 255-8582 for details.

Sustain Dane has an upcoming reading and discussion course called "Monroe Street: Discovering a Sense of Place". This free eight session course begins on February twentieth. Call Caroline at 441-0292 for details.

There is a free computer lab in the Catholic Multicultural Center. It is available weekdays from 9:00-5:30 at 1862 Beld Street. Lab Users must always show a photo ID and take an orientation the first time. Call 255-1287 for details.

The Home Chore Volunteer Program, is seeking volunteers to help older people by doing household chores, such as snow shoveling, that may be difficult for them, making living at home impossible. Call 223-3100 for more information, or, to volunteer.

Tuesday January 29th, 2008

Wednesday evening there is a "Timebank Game Night and Annual meeting. Timebanking is based on a barter and exchange system On the agenda are elecday ting a Board of Directors, socializing, and snacks. This is at 6:30 in Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 216 North Sherman avenue. Call 663-0400 for details.

Wednesday at noon on there are free or low-cost Hatha yoga classes. They are on Wednesdays through March twelfth in "The Crossing," 1127 University Avenue. For details or to RSVP call 249-2858.

Evening Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious, low-cost meals to older and differently abled people. Locations are flexible and the time commitment is about one hour per shift. For details call 274-7978.

The Madison Department of Public Health gives low or no-cost flu shots to a wide variety of people. For details on who needs one, how to get one and prices call 244-5372.

January 28th, 2008

Monday evening on WORT's Access Hour the program is about Candida, a yeast-oriented ailment. It will also concern diet and the many harmful foods out there for sufferers. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday at noon on WORT's A Public Affair host Willy Becker speaks with Madison psychotherapist, Ingeborg Casey. They'[ll talk about her recently written memoir, "The Heart Moves in a Circular Motion." Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday the Madison Children's Museum hosts a "Tots in Motion" program. Kathleen Madden leads toddlers in games and other physical activities to strengthen gross motor skills. This program takes place every Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:00. Call 256-6445 for details.

Tuesday the Madison Children's Museum holds a drop-in program for kids from ages two to five years old. The art room holds informal art projects from 10:30 to 11:00 every Tuesday and Wednesday in 100 State Street. Call 256-6554 for details.

Family Planning Health Services is a private, non-profit, community based, confidential reproductive health care giver in Central Wisconsin. It provides services to everyone regardless of age, income or marital status. They encourage the health and knowledge of women and families. For details call toll free 1- 800 246-5743.

The Respite Center is a safe place for kids, ages birth to fourteen, whose families are under stress or in crisis. They are looking for volunteers to play with kids four hours a week. Training is required. Call Molly at 244-5730 for details.