Tuesday, April 27, 2010

This afternoon there is a celebration of the Earth Day fortieth anniversary. Featured will be a talk by author Sheila Terman Cohen discussing Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day and subject of her new book for young readers. It is entitled, "Gaylord Nelson: Champion for Our Earth." This is at 1:00 in the Madison Senior Center, 330 West Mifflin Street. Call 266-6581 for details.

This afternoon the Havens Center hosts a talk with Kanishka Goonewardena of the Department of Geography at the University of Toronto. It will concern “Urban Studies, Critical Theory and Radical Politics.” This is at 4:00 in room 206 of Ingraham Hall. Call 262-0854 for details.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners is a non-profit organization sponsored by Rainbow bookstore that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and strives to open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities. They accept donations. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or details.

Care Wisconsin offers many programs and services designed to help older adults. They offer coordinated health care and long-term support services for Medicaid-eligible older adults. These may have chronic conditions requiring nursing home level of care, adult day centers and home care services. Call 240-0020 for details.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services is a non-profit agency dedicated to ending violence in the lives of domestic abuse victims and their children. They are currently looking for volunteers. To volunteer or get help call 251-1237 or the crises line at 251-4445.