Wednesday, April 21, 2010

This evening Cinema Q through the Outreach organization hosts a screening of the film “Patrik 1.5.” It is about a bungled adoption by a gay Swedish couple. This is at 6:30 in Outreach, 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-8582 for details. The event is for people ages eighteen and up. Pop-corn, laughter and stimulating discussion are provided.

This evening Rainbow Bookstore hosts a discussion with animal rights activist, Jonathan Balcombe. In his latest book He explores the animal view of the world. It is called, "Second Nature: the Inner Lives of Animals." This is in 426 West Gilman Street at 7:00. Call 257-6050 for details.

This evening the Madison Infoshop hosts an Earth Week screening of various food and farm shorts including, “Big River,” the Drumlin Community Farm documentary, the “Meatrix” and “True Cost of Food”. This is in the Memorial Union at 7:00. See Today in the Union for the room location. Call 262-9036 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.