Wednesday, July 29, 2009

This evening the Lakeview public library hosts a drop-in knitting group. Attendees may “learn a new craft or work on an on-going project”. This at 6:30 in the community room at 2845 North Sherman Avenue. Call 246-4547 for details.

Ongoing daily Olbrich Gardens hosts the “Blooming Butterflies”. Participants may stroll through the tropical rainforest and watch butterflies emerge from chrysalises daily in the Bolz Conservatory. This is from 10:00 to 4:00 in 3330 Atwood Avenue. Call 246-4550 for details.

Madison Department of Health and Madison Free Health Services offer immunization clinics, well child exams, children’s dental health and support services for pregnant and postpartum women. Call 246-4516 for details.

Mornings adults sixty or older may get lunch. This is at 11:30 on weekdays in venues throughout Madison. A donation is requested. Call 251-8405 by noon the day before for details or to reserve a meal.

Weekdays the Blue Bus Clinic offers free Hepatitis A and B vaccinations. It is at 333 East Campus Mall. Contact 265-5600 for details, eligibility requirements and hours.

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.