Wednesday, April 14, 2010

This evening the Infoshop and Peregrine Forum host a screening of the 2009 documentary “Crude.” The film reportedly covers quote a class action lawsuit filed by Ecuadorians living in the Amazon rainforest against Chevron in the wake of massive destruction from its Lago Agrio oilfield project. This is at 7:00 in the Memorial Union. Call 442-8399 for details. Check Today in the Union for the room location.

This evening the University of Wisconsin Hillel Foundation at the Barbara Hochberg Center for Jewish Student Life and The Associated Students of Madison host the co-producers and co-writers of ABC’s “LOST”. Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis are both graduates of the University of Wisconsin. This is at 7:30 in 611 Langdon Street. Call 256-8361 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.

The Worker’s Rights Center helps people resolve workplace problems. This includes firing for “no match” letters, non-payment of wages or overtime, discrimination, or not caring for an employee hurt on the job. The office is in the Villager Mall, 2300 South Park Street. Call 255-0376 for 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.

Dane County Friends of Ferals volunteers are dedicated to bettering the future of feral cats. Their mission is to establish a no-kill standard and promote the value and well-being of Dane County area feral cats. Call 467-4067 for details.