Monday, October 12, 2009

Today at noon on this pledge drive edition of WORT’s A Public Affair host Norm Stockwell speaks with author Peter Richardson concerning his new book on “RAMPARTS magazine” entitled "A Bomb in Every Issue." Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening on a pledge drive edition of WORT’s Access Hour there is a special pre-recorded program about bullying. That is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Through Saturday, October twenty-fourth WORT Community Radio Station is having their fall “Change You Can (really) Count On” pledge drive. Listener sponsors are urged to donate by pledging either time or money at 256-2001 or 866-899-9678 and talking to one of the lovely phone answerers. Online pledges are welcomed too at www.wort-fm.org.

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.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners (WBTP) is a non-profit organization sponsored by Rainbow bookstore that sends books to Wisconsin and other states’ inmates. They believe that quote “books are tools for learning and can open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.” They accept donations of money or books. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

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.