Wednesday, February 10, 2010

This evening there is a “Friends of Union Corners Update Meeting.” They will talk about the future of the local community and also “Community Benefit Agreements” as a tool for neighborhoods to ensure their real needs are incorporated into developer's plans. This is at 6:30 in the Salvation Army Community Center, 3030 Darbo Drive. Call 332-1493 and leave a message for details.

This evening Madison Public Library’s Lakeview branch hosts a drop-in knitting group for people who wish to quote “learn at new craft” or “work on that unfinished project.” This is at 6:30 in the Community Room of 2845 North Sherman Avenue. Call 247-4547 for details.

This evening the “Distinguished Lecture Series” hosts Derrick Ashong, who quote “is at the forefront of a global movement to empower young people”. This is at 7:30 in the Memorial Union’s “Wisconsin Union Theatre”. Call 262-2216 for details.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk is a five minute pre-recorded segment featuring a commentary, this-day-in-history, and a calendar of daily events. To be included events must be low cost or non-profit and of interest to people in and around the WORT listening area. It also should interest people who other media might not highlight such as, older people, youngsters, women and people of alternative genders. Mail announcements at least one week before the event to the Kiosk at WORT-fm, 118 South Bedford Street, Madison, Wisconsin or e-mail kioskevent@wort-fm.org.

Q-CINEMA International focuses on bringing people together to explore sexual orientation issues from multi-cultural and international perspectives. The movies shown deal with LGBT issues from different countries and cultures. Pop-corn, stimulating discussions and laughter are provided free! We welcome you to join us in exploring this wonderful world of Queer International Cinema. This week’s film is Brother to Brother. This is at Outreach, 600 Williamson Street. More info at 255-8582

“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.