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.