Monday, October 19, 2009

Today at noon on this pledge drive edition of WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Norm Stockwell speaks with Rachel Wallis and Beverly Bell of “Other Worlds Collaborative” concerning their new booklet and DVD entitled, "Who Says You Can't Change The World." Call 256-2001 for details. 


This evening on WORT’s “Access Hour” the program will explore the local public library systems. Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening the “Muffin Club”, Women’s Health Discussion Group holds a discussion on “Home Spa.” It is in the Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street at 7:00. Call 262-9036 for details. This is open to all women, trans and inter-sex people.

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.