Monday, January 25, 2010

This evening there is a meeting of the “Muffin Club, Women’s' Health Discussion Group”. This week’s topic is “Osteoporosis”. This is open to all women, trans and inter-sex people. It is in the Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street at 7:00. Call 262-9036 for details.

Today on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Mike Moon speaks with Bob McChesney and John Nichols on their new book, “The Death and Life of American Journalism.” Call 262-9036 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour the host takes an opportunity to examine goals or resolutions for the New Year. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow at noon there is a rally and picket at the “King of Falafel,” restaurant. The owner of both this and the “Palis Café ”, 1234 Regent Street has had complaints filed against him with the “Labor Standards Bureau”. The protest is by 453 West Gilman Street at noon. Call the Worker’s Rights Center at 255-0376 for details.

On-going Olbrich Botanical Gardens Bolz Conservatory features an exhibit entitled, “chocolate.” The exhibit highlights the trip from the cacao tree seeds (also known as cocoa beans) to chocolate. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue daily at various times till March twenty-first. Call 246-4550 for details.

Briarpatch seeks volunteers to work with teens in crises, either by answering the crises line, providing emergency shelter, or, acting as family counselors. Some positions may require training. Call 251-6211 for more information or to volunteer.