Thursday, August 13, 2009

Thursday evening at 7:30, WORT’s Radio Literature features Richard Roe reading his own newly published poems about music, and poems to dance with. For more info call 256-2001.

Thursday evening at 7 pm, the Pinney Branch Library invites the public to the outdoor christening of the Grace Schmid Rain Gardens. Ellen Rulseh, President of Earth and Water Works, will speak on the many benefits of rain gardens. This is at 204 Cottage Grove Road. Call 224-7100 for more details.

Friday night at sundown, Madison Infoshop presents a free screening of "Persepolis", an animated film about a young girl coming-of-age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. This is at 1019 Williamson Street. Participants are asked to bring blankets, lawnchairs, and snacks or non-alcoholic beverages to share. For details call 262-9036.

"Madison Recycling Away from Home” is seeking volunteers to help with recycling and trash collection at Orton Park Music Festival August 28th through 30th. Since the city does not provide recycling services at most neighborhood events, Recycling Away From Home takes the task of setting up recycling bins, then checking and replacing bags as needed. It’s not hard work and participants can listen to the bands, watch the people and enjoy the festival while they do it! Visit www.madisonrah.org for details and to volunteer.