Monday, September 28, 2009

This evening on WORT’s “Access Hour” hosts from the “Madison Astronomical Society” continues to observe the “International Year of Astronomy.” They will also discuss the current long solar minimum and the upcoming Orionid and Leonid meteor showers. They'll be happy to answer any questions about astronomy as well. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Today at noon the Havens Center and Global Studies programs sponsor Dawn-Elissa Fischer of Africana Studies at San Francisco State University. She will speak on “Blackness, Race and Politics in Japanese Hip Hop.” This is in room 206 of Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive. Call 262-1420 for details.

This evening the Wisconsin Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation discusses Education and Activism concerning Nutrient-Dense Foods. This is at 7:00 in the Wil-mar Neighborhood Center, 853 Jenifer Street. Call 221-8696 for details.

Briarpatch seeks volunteers to work with teens in crises, either by answering the crises line, providing emergency shelter, or, acting as family counselors. Some positions may require training. Call 251-6211 for details or, to volunteer.

Mothers United For Moral Support is an international support and matching organization for families and other caregivers of children with rare disorders or special needs. Call Julie Gordon at 1-920-336-5333 for details on getting or, giving help.

The Home Chore Volunteer Program needs help to assist frail, low-income, elderly people with basic home chores to remain independent in their own homes and neighborhoods. Chores include light housecleaning, laundry, yard work, and some painting. For details call 243-5252.