Wednesday, June 3, 2009

On Tuesday and Friday afternoons there is a food pantry at the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street. Clients choose anything shelved based on food availability. This is between 2:30 and 4:30. They ask clients to register before 1:00 the day before. Call 255-1287 for details.

Weekdays the Blue Bus Clinic offers free Hepatitis A and B vaccinations. It is at 1552 University Avenue. Contact 265-5600 for details, eligibility requirements and hours.

Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or details.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Tuesday night there is a WORT benefit entitled, “First Tuesdays Reggae.” It features the “Nama Rupa; Tropical Riddims Sound System.” It is in the “Cardinal Bar and Dancehall”, 418 East Wilson Street” at 8:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday evening “Thistle” hosts an open mic which emphasizes original poetry and song. This is in the “Mercury Café’, 117 East Mifflin Street at 7:00. Call 316-5822 for details.

Tuesday evening there is an Eco-Village for Peace, Justice, and Sustainability meeting. This is at 7:00 in the Link Friendship House, 1111 Willow Lane. There is carpooling. Call 516-6455 for details.

Tuesday evening there is meeting of the Women's health discussion group or “Muffin Club”. The topic is “birth control options.” It is in the Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street at 7:00. Call 262-9036 for details.

Wednesday morning LASUP, the “Latino Support Network” is holding a special meeting to discuss the Catholic Diocese’s decision to close the Multicultural Center. This is at 9:00 in United Way, 2059 Atwood Avenue. Call Brenda Gonzalez at 220-0308 for details.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Monday evening on this pledge drive edition of WORT’s the Access Hour a Lafollette High School class produces "History in the Media.” It is a program done by students on their own. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday at noon in their Spanish edition of WORT’s “A Public Affair” hosts Alfonso Zapeda-Capistran and Donna Vukelich speak with guests on new government in El Salvador. They are taking office today. Call 256-2001 for details.

Through June third this station is having the “WORT Summer pledge drive.” This listener sponsored community radio station gets the majority of its budget from its listener’s donations. Participants may donate time or money. Call 256-2001 or log on to http://www.wort-fm.org for details. And tell ‘em those nice people at the Kiosk sent you.

The Rape Crises Center is a non-profit community organization. They aid people who need support and information after experiencing or being close to someone sexual assaulted in the past or recently. This includes survivors of rape or incest. For services and twenty- four hour crises intervention call 251-7273. Or to volunteer call 251-5126.

Briarpatch offers walk-in HIV/AIDS, STDS and STI testing. This is every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 or by appointment in 1955 Atwood Avenue. To schedule an appointment call the agency at 1-800-798-1126. People may call locally at 245-2550 or email youthhivtesting@yahoo.com.

Dane County Friends of Ferals volunteers are dedicated to bettering the future of feral cats. Their mission is to establish a no-kill standard and promote the value and well-being of Dane County area feral cats. Call 467-4067 for details.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Saturday, Cafe Montmartre will host Madison Mutts May Melee, a benefit for Madison Mutts all-breed dog rescue. The event will take place from 12:30-5:30pm and will feature music, original comedy and caburlesque as well as adoptable mutts! Proceeds from the event will go to support Madison Mutts rescue, adoption, and training programs. More info at 395-7777 or by visiting www.madisonmutts.org.

Tonight at 7:30 pm, the UW-Madison Pyle Center (702 Langdon St.) will host Hope and Fear - scenes from the conflict in rural Colombia – a joint presentation by Garry Leach and Steve Cagan. Garry Leach is the author of several books on Colombia. Steve Cagan is a well-known scholar and photographer. More info at colombiasupport.net

Saturday at 1 PM the Madison Area Vegetarian Meetup Group will host a Vegetarian Potluck Picnic at Burrows Park, 25 Burrows Rd. More info at meetup.com/VegMadison

Saturday evening at Fair Trade Coffeehouse, 418 State Street, Steve Cagan will present a slide show presentation titled El Chocó: Struggle for Cultural and Environmental Survival: An Everyday Resistance. Cagan is a well-known scholar and photographer who spent a year as a Fulbright Scholar in the region of Choco, Colombia, taking pictures. The show is slated for 7:30. More info at colombiasupport.net

OutThere, a program of OutReach, the LGBT Community Center of Madison, is proud to present its 2nd Annual Reception and Party for graduating High School Seniors. The event is scheduled for Sunday evening from 5 to 10 at OUT Restaurant and Nightclub, 1262 John Q Hammons Drive in Madison WI 53717. The event is free, for all ages and will feature food, beverages, cake and music. No alcohol will be served. For more info call Josh, or Ryan at 255-8582.

Thurday, May 28, 2009

Tonight at 7 the Goodman Community Center (149 Waubesa St.) will offer a presentation on The Economics of Solar Power; Exploring a Solar Cooperative. This free talk is open to all in the community to discuss investing in and owning local solar projects, without having to mount photo voltaic panels on your roof. Help feed the grid with clean power. The event is sponsored by Prairie Fire Biofuels Education Foundation, Solar Connections, and Full Spectrum Solar. More info at 213-6080.

Today at noon, the Tai Chi Center of Madison will offer a free Tai Chi class on the Monona Terrace Rooftop. One John Nolen Drive. Registration is available on-site. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes. In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled. More info at 261-4000.

The UW Educational & Psychological Training Clinic (Rm 316, Educational Science Bldg, 1025 W. Johnson St.) in co-operation with OutReach, is making counseling services available on a sliding scale to the LGBTQ communities. The services are provided by counseling psychology graduate students and are supervised by licensed psychologists/counselors. They provide services to individuals, couples, and families with a variety of pressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and general life adjustment problems. Bi-lingual counselors and interpreters for Spanish are also available. Clinic hours are 5-8pm Mondays and Wednesdays. For appointments and an initial screening please call 265-6120.

If you are 55 or older, low income and in need of a job, Experience Works may be able to help. You are paid during your training while the professional Experience Works staff provides support, job search assistance, and explores all employment opportunities at no cost to you. Call Bonita at 646-0409 for more info.

Recovery is a science-based and secular program to assist individuals in recovering from an addiction. Meetings are held weekly on Wednesday evenings at the Wil-Mar center, 953 Jenifer Street. No prior registration is needed, meetings are confidential, friendly and free. More information at smartrecovery.org or by phone at 238-5176 extension 365.

Friday through Sunday the Italian Workmen’s Club will host the annual festival Festa Italia, featuring Italian foods, Italian culture, live entertainment, a bocce tournament, a spaghetti-eating contest, and a carnival. The event will be held at McKee Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd. in Fitchburg. More info at 258-1880.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Wednesday evening the South Central Federation of Labor’s (SCFL) Committee on Political Education (or COPE) holds their fiftieth anniversary bean feed. For a small fee attendees can get food, drink and “anniversary cake”. The proceeds pay for SCFL COPE activities such as phone banks and mailings to unionists in local counties. This is at 6:00 in the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street. Call 256-5111 for details.

Wednesday evening Progressive Dane holds their monthly membership meeting. Marsha Rummel is chairing and alderperson Brenda Konkel will be speaking. This is at 6:30 in the downtown public library, 201 West Mifflin Street. Call 358-2940 for details.

This evening there is a public hearing at the “Dane County Office of Equal Opportunity, Task Force on Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System”. It is an opportunity to listen, speak and learn about the racial disparities in the Dane County Criminal Justice System. This is at 5:00 in the Warner Park Community Center. Call 266-3022 for details.

On Tuesday and Friday afternoons there is a food pantry at the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street. Clients choose anything shelved based on food availability. This is between 2:30 and 4:30. They ask clients to register before 1:00 the day before. Call 255-1287 for details.

Weekdays the Blue Bus Clinic offers free Hepatitis A and B vaccinations. It is at 1552 University Avenue. Contact 265-5600 for details, eligibility requirements and hours.

Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or details.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Tuesday evening the Worker’s Rights Center and others hold a press conference and rally in support of the twenty-eight Latino workers who were recently fired. They were fired with no notice from six local Taco Bell restaurants due to “No Match” issues. They have filed charges with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC). The rally begins at 5:00 in the Villager Mall parking lot, 2300 South Park Street and moves to the Taco Bell, 1920 South Park Street. Call 255-0376 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.

Care Wisconsin offers many programs and services designed to help older adults. They offer coordinated health care and long-term support services for Medicaid-eligible older adults. These may have chronic conditions requiring nursing home level of care, adult day centers and home care services. Call 240-0020 for details.

The Alliance for Animals (AFA) has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the Farmer’s Market, distributing pro-animal literature or joining the Antivivisection Committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.

The Parental Stress line helps prevent child abuse by connecting parents who are stressed or feeling alone with volunteers who talk with them by phone. Training is necessary. Call 241-4888 extension 26 for details.

Briarpatch offers walk-in HIV/AIDS, STDS and STI testing. This is every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 or by appointment in 1955 Atwood Avenue. To schedule an appointment call the agency at 1-800-798-1126. People may call locally at 245-2550 or email youthhivtesting@yahoo.com.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Monday the Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce (CPACC) holds its annual chicken barbeque to help fund community events and projects. It begins at with a parade and Memorial Service. There will be a dj, food and kid’s activities. This at 11:00 in the American Legion Park of Cross Plains. Call 843-3166 for details.

Monday evening the Madison Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation holds its monthly meeting. This is at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street at 7:00. Call 221-8696 for details.

The Alliance for Animals (AFA) has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the “Farmer’s Market”, distributing pro-animal literature or joining the Antivivisection Committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.

The Rape Crises Center is a non-profit community organization. They aid people who need support and information after experiencing or being close to someone sexual assaulted in the past or recently. This includes survivors of rape or incest. For services and twenty- four hour crises intervention call 251-7273. Or to volunteer call 251-5126.

Briarpatch offers walk-in HIV/AIDS, STDS and STI testing. This is every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 or by appointment in 1955 Atwood Avenue. To schedule an appointment call the agency at 1-800-798-1126. People may call locally at 245-2550 or email youthhivtesting@yahoo.com.

Dane County Friends of Ferals volunteers are dedicated to bettering the future of feral cats. Their mission is to establish a no-kill standard and promote the value and well-being of Dane County area feral cats. Call 467-4067 for details.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Saturday and Sunday, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 2220 Atwood Ave, will host the Badger Bonsai Annual show from 10 to 5. More info at 233-3305 or 246-4550.

Smart Recovery is a science-based and secular program to assist individuals in recovering from an addiction. Meetings are held weekly on Wednesday evenings at the Wil-Mar center, 953 Jenifer Street. No prior registration is needed, meetings are confidential, friendly and free. More information at smartrecovery.org or by phone at 238-5176 extension 365.

Today through Sunday, the Mercury Players Theatre will present " The Well"- A Comedy by Lisa Kron about health, illness, race relations and her mother. A playwright's surprisingly funny look back at life with her mother, who appears on stage whether she likes it or not. The theatre is at 930 North Fair Oaks Avenue and show times are 8 pm on Friday and Saturday, 2 pm on Sunday. More info at 661-9696 extension 5.

Are you a same sex parent or planning to become one? Have you been wanting to meet other families like your own family? The Outreach center hosts a monthly same sex family group which meets the third Thursday of the month. Children are welcome to come with parents but are not necessary for attendance. The next group meeting will be June 18th at OutReach, 600 Williamson Street from 6-7:30pm. For more information, call 255-8582 and ask for Harry.

Friday through Sunday, the Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E. Cook Street in Portage, invites all community veterans and their families to attend the play “Our Tomorrow”, a heart-warming love story of World War II. The play opens today with performances at 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Sunday and Monday, Memorial Day. More info at 608-742-5655

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Today until 8 pm at the Memorial Union Theater Gallery, 800 Langdon St, there will be an exhibit entitled “It's Not Easy Being Green”. In an effort to capture and share the environment with others, this exhibition will help to display the obvious as well as the hidden. Green is a not only a color but a feeling and call for action. More info via email at schmitt2@wisc.edu

Today and next Thursday at noon, the Tai Chi Center of Madison will offer a free Tai Chi class on the Monona Terrace Rooftop. One John Nolen Drive. Registration is available on-site. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes. In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled. More info at 261-4000.

If you are 55 or older, low income and in need of a job, Experience Works may be able to help. You are paid during your training while the professional Experience Works staff provides support, job search assistance, and explores all employment opportunities at no cost to you. Call Bonita at 646-0409 for more info.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal, the India Initiative and the Center for South Asia are sponsoring a film screening of the film Bhopal Express tonight at 5:30. This is followed by a Q&A session with the founder of the Sambhavna Clinic in Bhopal, Sathinath Sarangi. The screening will be presented in the Wisconsin Room, A&B at the Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym). More info at 262-3209.

Today until 4, the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice (WNPJ) is holding an Open House at 122 State St. - 3rd Floor Conference Rm. This is an opportunity for volunteers to stop by – for phoning – computer use and media work for the campaign to get troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, counter-recruitment packets for high school counselors will be available. More info at 250-9240 or info@wnpj.org

Monday May 18, 2009

Monday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Norm Stockwell speaks with two guest authors on their books about graffiti and street murals in New York City. Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday evening attendees are urged to share quote ”Muse and Views” with special emphasis on original poetry and song in an open mic. It is hosted by “Thistle.” This is in the Mercury Cafe’, 117 East Mifflin Street at 7:00. Call 316-5822 for details.
Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour the hosts are teacher, Helena White and East High School kids. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

The Alliance for Animals (AFA) has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the “Farmer’s Market”, distributing pro-animal literature or joining the Antivivisection Committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.

The Rape Crises Center is a non-profit community organization. They aid people who need support and information after experiencing or being close to someone sexual assaulted in the past or recently. This includes survivors of rape or incest. For services and twenty- four hour crises intervention call 251-7273. Or to volunteer call 251-5126.

Briarpatch offers walk-in HIV/AIDS, STDS and STI testing. This is every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 or by appointment in 1955 Atwood Avenue. To schedule an appointment call the agency at 1-800-798-1126. People may call locally at 245-2550 or email youthhivtesting@yahoo.com.