Monday, November 2, 2009

Condolences go out to the many friends and family of ninety-five year-old, Clarence Kallen who passed on recently. He will be sorely missed by many people at WORT.

Thanks to everyone who worked to make the recent pledge drive a huge success! Thanks especially to Kiosk listeners and collective members. With all of our help we are insuring the continued prospering of WORT, listener sponsored community station. Call 256-2001 for details.

This morning Motherfool’s Coffeehouse, 1101 Williamson Street holds “Bach in a Backpack” solo violin performances by Randal Harrison. This is at 8:30. Performances will be Monday’s through November from 8:30 to 10:00. Call 279-9856 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour host Jason Waller will discuss the music scene just outside Manchester, England and its history. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening the Madison Infoshop has a meeting of the “Muffin Club women’s health discussion group.” This week’s is a discussion of the topic, “Menstruation.” The group is open to women, transgender and intersex people. This is at 7:00 in 1019 Williamson Street. Call 262-9036 for details.

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 for details.