Wednesday, March 10, 2010

This afternoon the “Print Culture Colloquium hosts Sharmila Sreekumar, Associate Professor of India’s “Department of Humanities and Social Science at the Indian Institute of Technology.” She will speak on “Going Public: Some Early “Avataars” of the Trivandrum Public Library in Kerala, India”. This is at 4:00 in 4207 Helen C. White Hall. Call 263-2945 for details.

This evening the Madison Infoshop hosts the “Muffin Club” group for women interested in talking with others about health issues. The current discussion is about the topic of “Birth”. It is open to all ages, walks of life, trans and intersex women. This is at 7:00 in 1019 Williamson Street. Call 262-9036 for details.

Tomorrow afternoon “Vets for Peace” and others host a “Safeguard the Guard Rally and Press Conference”. Featured will be Mike Fisher, Vermont legislator and author of state-level legislation challenging federal misuse of the National Guard. This is at 12:30 in the State Capitol Rotunda. It will be followed by a 1:00 Public Hearing before the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on AB203 in Room 412, Capitol East. Call 250-9240 for details.

On-going Olbrich Botanical Gardens Bolz Conservatory features an exhibit entitled, “chocolate.” The exhibit highlights the journey from 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.

Today through March tenth pledgers may keep the Kiosk commentary, this day in history and the action calendar on the air with their support during the "For WORT it's Worth" 2010 winter pledge drive. Call 256-2001 for details, for some nifty premiums and a warm, fuzzy feeling. And be sure and tell the phone answerers those nice folks from the Kiosk sent you.

The Catholic Multicultural Center provides free meals Monday through Friday at 4:00 in 1862 Beld Street. Call 661-3512 for details.