Wednesday, January 13, 2010

This evening OutReach, Madison’s LGBT Community Center holds a Q-Cinema film. They are showing the Brazilian film, “Madam Sata.” It is a story inspired by the life of “João Francisco dos Santos”. In turn he could be a bandit, transvestite and father to seven adopted children. This is at 6:30 in 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-8582 for details.

This evening the Madison Public Library Lakeview Branch hosts a drop-in knitting group. This is at 6:30 in 2845 North Sherman Avenue. Call 246-4547 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.

“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.” Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

The Public Health Department of Madison and Dane County has anonymous walk-in HIV, Hepatitis B and C testing and Needle exchange. These are at the Public Health Office, 2705 East Washington Avenue and the South Madison Health and Family Center 2202 South Park Street. There are a variety of times and days. Call 243-0411 for details.

Wisconsin’s Home Energy Assistance Program helps people pay for home energy costs including crisis assistance and weatherization. They are at 1225 South Park Street. They can be contacted via the web site heat.wi.gov or by phone at 267-3680.