Monday, December 7, 2009

Today at noon there is a vigil for peace in an anniversary-day-of-remembrance of all war dead and of all nonviolent witnesses for peace and active resistance to war. This is at the corner of Doty Street and Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Call 846-7924 for details. Refreshments will be provided.

Today at noon on WORT’s “A Public Affair” hosts Alfonso Zepeda-Capistran and Donna Vuchelich speak with Jorge Mújica, one of the principal leaders of the immigrant struggle in Chicago and organizer of its 2006 immigrant rights march. He is now a Democratic Party candidate for “The Third Congressional District of Illinois.” Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening “Jazz West” from West High School will perform big band music. Included are swing music, Latin and modern jazz numbers. This is at 6:30 in Liliana’s Restaurant, 2951 Triverton Pike Street in Fitchburg. Call 442-4444 for details.

This evening on WORT’s “Access Hour” the host will talk about a small Mixe community band and its history in Oaxaca, Mexico. She will also discuss how a music program provides opportunities for students to continue their musical education thanks to work done by Mexico City and Madison professors. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 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.

The Madison Coalitions of Older Adults are looking for volunteers this winter to shovel snow for the elderly. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. Call 243-5252 for details.