Monday, January 11, 2010

This afternoon to speak out against the continued imprisonment of detainees at the United States facilities in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba the group “Madison Pledge of Resistance and others will meet at the “First United Methodist Church” to participate in a candlelight vigil and procession around the Capitol. This is at 4:00 in 203 Wisconsin Avenue. Call 608-239-4327 for details.

This evening the Muffin Club of Madison Info-shop’s Women’s Health Discussion Group speaks on “Women as Nurturers.” This is open to all women, trans and inter-sex people. This is at 7:00 in 1019 Williamson Street. Call 262-9036 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour co-hosts Melvin Hinton and Kathryn Kingsbury present the final segment of their two-part show on “Musical Royalty.” This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

The Respite Center is a safe place for kids, ages birth to fourteen, whose families are under stress or in crisis. They are looking for volunteers to play with kids four hours a week. Training is required. Call 244-5730 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.