Friday, May 28, 2010

Tonight at 7 pm at Stendhal Parlor, 404 S. Park St , the Peregrine Forum Left Film Club will sponsor a screening of Che Part II: the Guerilla - about Che Guevara's struggle and death in Bolivia in 1967. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks and/or beverages. More info at 442-8399.

Tonight at dusk, Madison Infoshop’s Summer Outdoor Movies Series will begin with a free screening of the Triplets of Belleville, plus a short about the upcoming World Naked Bike Ride. Snacks and a pillow or blanket are suggested. The address is 1019 Williamson St. More info at 262-9036 or www.madisoninfoshop.org

Saturday from 8 to 11 am, volunteers are needed at Olbrich Park, 3330 Atwood. to set up the Veterans for Peace Memorial Mile. More info by emailing crgfb@netscape.net or books24u@aol.com

Saturday at 11:30 am, the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation will offer a tour of Mansion Hill East, Madison’s first historic district. Mansion Hill East was the destination of the movers and shakers of the 1850s. The fine sandstone homes they left behind and what happened as the neighborhood changed will be the focus of the tour which will start in the Edgewater Hotel Lobby, at the intersection of Langdon St., Wisconsin Ave and Lake Mendota. More info at 441-8864.

Saturday, at 6 pm at the Dane County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Boulevard, the Immigrant Workers’ Union will hold a vigil to protest Arizona’s immigration legislation. Will Williams of Vets for Peace, Claudia Gonzalez of UTI Youth and Alder Shiva Bidar-Sielaff will speak. Live music will be provided by several local artists. More info at 240.0289 or 335.0357

Saturday from 9 to 2, Fitchburg Fields Garden, 5335 Lacy Road, in Fitchburg will host another Garden Help day. Participants will continue to learn how to start and prep a garden, put in the spring seeds and cool weather plants, followed by other seeds as the days warm. Installation of bentwood trellises, making plant label markers and more will also be covered over several weeks of the program. Please park on Ballyduff. More info at www.fitchburgfields.com or 335.7295

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Tonight at 7 pm, SalonQ, an adult discussion group aimed at the LGBT community, will hold another meeting at Ground Zero Coffeehouse (744 Williamson St.). More info at 255-8582

Tonight from 5:30 to 7:30, Sundance Cinema at Hilldale Mall will hold a Taste of Sundance Benefit for Community Groundworks. The public is invited to participate in an evening of hors d'oeuvres and cocktails and to learn more about the latest projects like the Kids' Outdoor Kitchen, the passive solar greenhouse and the Youth Grow Local initiative that brings horticultural and culinary education to kids across Madison. More info at 240-0409 or by emailing info@troygardens.org.

Tonight at 9pm, Club Inferno, 1718 Commercial Avenue, will host a David Bowie/Labyrinth Masquerade Ball, a fund raiser featuring burlesque performances, a costume contest and a raffle of prizes donated by local businesses. More info at 245-9583

Tonight at 7 pm at Stendahl Parlor (404 S. Park St), the Open University of the Left will discuss Marx's Wage Labor & Capital. Marx's 20-page text, based on lectures and articles 1847-49, is the first systematic exposition of Marx's economic theory. The Open University of the Left in Madison is a project of the Peregrine Forum of Wisconsin. More info at 442-8399.

The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra is seeking volunteer workers for this summer’s Concerts on the Square series on Wednesdays from June 30 through August 4th. More info at 257-0638 or online at wcoconcerts.org

Peer Support of Dane County is seeking volunteers to provide companionship to isolated seniors. Mental health experience is helpful but training is provided. Call 846-9469 or email ataylorcenter@centurytel.net for more info.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

This evening the South Central Federation of Labor hosts the fifty-first annual “Committee on Political Education” (COPE) Bean Feed. COPE holds activities such as phone banks and mailings to some local unionists. Attendees can get all the beans, hot dogs and potato salad desired, plus one free soda or beer. This begins at 6:00 in the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street. Call 256-5111 for details.

This evening the Q- Cinema International Film Group presents a Japanese film entitled, “Love my life”. The story deals with Ichiko and Eri, two beautiful Japanese university students who are in a lesbian relationship. This 6:30 in the Gateway Mall, 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-8582 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.

Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Allen Ruff speaks with Commentator, Glen Ford of the “Black Agenda Report” on Obama's imperialism. Call 256-2001 for details.

Project Home is seeking eligible Dane County homeowners needing the exterior of their homes painted. They are also looking for volunteers to help low income elderly and differently-abled people whose homes need protection for the elements. Painting day is in mid-August and application day for eligible homeowners is in mid-May. Call 246-3737 for details.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

This evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition and others host the “Think Outside the Bomb National Tour.” It is the nation's largest grassroots network for nuclear abolition, organized collectively by volunteer youth. The event will feature art, music, puppets, and literature. This is at 7:00 in the Wil-mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street. Call 241-1437 for details.

This evening the South Madison Branch Library features an opportunity to meet with educational advisor, Ileana Rodriegez. This is at 5:00. Call 266-6395 for details.

Tomorrow at noon the Hawthorne Branch Library offers training on the introduction and basics of computer use, internet searching, email, attachments and more. This is in 2707 East Washington Avenue. Call 246-4548 for details.

Project Home is seeking eligible Dane County homeowners needing the exterior of their homes painted. They are also looking for volunteers to help low income elderly and differently-abled people whose homes need protection for the elements. Painting day is in mid-August and application day for eligible homeowners is in mid-May. Call 246-3737 for details.

The Women and Infant Children Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services, food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children less than five years of age healthy and strong. For details call 267-1111.

Evening Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious low-cost meals to older and differently abled people. Locations are flexible and the time commitment is about one hour per shift. For details call 276-7598.

Monday, May 24, 2010

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

This evening the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice hosts a meeting of the Madison Campaign, “Corporations are not people.” This is in room 175 of Science Hall at 5:30. Call 250-9240 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour East High school students host the show. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening there is a meeting of Weston A. Price Foundation’s Madison Chapter. The topic is nutrient-dense foods, education and activism. This is in the Wilmar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street at 7:00. Call 221-8696 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair the host speaks with people from “Eagle Rock”, where grassroots activists have occupied a proposed sulfide mining site for the past couple of weeks in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is led by indigenous leaders in the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Call 256-2001 for details.

The Wheelchair Recycling Program offers low cost, refurbished mobility and medical equipment to people that may not have the resources to obtain new. This can include wheelchairs, walkers, bath items, grab bars and other assistive equipment for purchase. There are offices in Madison and the Greater-Milwaukee area. Contact wrp-mad@wrp.org or 608-243-1785 for details.

Friday, May 21, 2010

The first Allied Wellness Cooperative community event will take place Saturday at 2225 Allied Drive from 11:30am - 3:00pm. The event will begin with the new neighborhood sign dedication at 11:30 and proceed with a cookout sponsored by the Dane County TimeBank at noon. A neighborhood container garden planting project involving residents and their children is also planned. For more information contact 843-9616.

Saturday at 9 AM, Fitchburg Fields Garden, 5335 Lacy Road, in Fitchburg will host a Garden Help day. Participants will learn step by step how to start a garden and over several successive weekend, how to prep the garden, put in the spring seeds and cool weather plants, followed by other seeds as the days warm. Installation of bentwood trellises, making plant label markers and more will be also covered. Please park on Ballyduff. More info at www.fitchburgfields.com or 335.7295

Tonight at 8 pm, the UW SpacePlace will offer Party With the Stars, a short presentation describing interesting objects that are currently visible in the night sky, followed by refreshments and the setup of telescopes on the rooftop deck (weather permitting). The program will take place even if it is too cloudy to observe with the telescopes. The address is 2300 S. Park St. More info at 272-4779.

Saturday from Noon to 5 pm at 2717 Atwood Ave.(Old Goodman Community Center), a Giant Puppet and Mask Making Workshop will be offered for the Procession of Species Parade to be held June 20th! Attendees will paint a giant puppet owl head, sculpting the bison puppet's face, and working on a bowler hat for the Charles Darwin puppet. Children will be creating bird masks and costumes to wear in the parade. Painting and sewing stations will be open. The workshop is FREE and open to all. More info at 241-0259 or www.MadProcession.org

Sunday from 11 to 7 pm, WORT Radio will hold its annual block party in the 600 Block of Doty St. Live music, informational booths, craft vendors, and local food will be offered. More info at wort-fm.org or 256-2001.

Sunday the 11th Annual Tour de Timor Sister City Bike Ride will begin at 1 pm at 118 S Bedford St in Madison. Participants will raise funds for grassroots projects in Madison's sister city, Ainaro, East Timor by riding around Lake Monona (approx. 13 miles). The highest pledge-raisers will receive prizes from the 11 sponsor businesses. For a pledge sheet, to register or for more information, visit aideasttimor.org or call 241-2473.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

While its new facility is under construction, the Madison Children Museum is taking its exhibits on the road to community centers and events throughout south central Wisconsin. Today it will offer Dig Into Dinosaurs from 2:15 to 4 PM at the Sun Prairie Parks and Recreation, 300 E. Main St in Sun Prairie. To register, call 608.837.3449. more info at madisonchildrenmuseum.org

Another wildflower walk will be offered by Good Oak Nursery this evening at 5:30. Early Prairie Wildflowers of Koltes Prairie & Westport Drumlin are on the agenda. The public is invited to take a hike through prairie remnants just a few miles out of town and observe shooting star, wild geranium, prairie phlox, prairie violet, hoary pucoon and many other flowers in bloom. Meet at the Good Oak World Headquarters, 205 Walter St. in Madison, to car-pool. More info at 209-0607.

Tonight at 6pm, a Same Sex Parents Group will meet at the Outreach Center, 600 Williamson St. The meeting is aimed at LGBT community members interested in conceiving, adopting, fostering, or otherwise creating a family. Only adults are invited to the meeting. More info at 255-8582.

The Alliance for Animals is offering free yard signs to anyone in the community who wishes to display support for a resolution to form a citizens advisory panel to study the ethical issue of experimenting on thousands of monkeys in Dane County. Signs are available by calling 257-6333. Details available at monkeysindane.info

Tomorrow morning at 10:30, there will be a meeting for all interested supporters of the Take Back the Land Movement at the Neighborhood House, 29 S. Mills St.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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.

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.

Briarpatch seeks volunteers to work with teens in crises, by answering the crises line, providing emergency shelter, or, acting as family counselors. Some positions may require training. Call 251-6211 for details or, to volunteer.

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.

Evening Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious low-cost meals to older and differently abled people. Locations are flexible and the time commitment is about one hour per shift. For details call 276-7598.

Project Home is seeking eligible Dane County homeowners needing the exterior of their homes painted. They are also looking for volunteers to help low income elderly and differently-abled people whose homes need protection for the elements. Painting day is in mid-August and application day for eligible homeowners is in mid-May. Call 246-3737 for details.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

This evening the South Madison Branch Library features an opportunity to meet with educational advisor, Ileana Rodriegez. This is at 5:00. Call 266-6395 for details.

Tomorrow at noon the Hawthorne Branch Library offers training on the introduction and basics of computer use, internet searching, email, attachments and more. This is in 2707 East Washington Avenue. Call 246-4548 for details.

Project Home is seeking eligible Dane County homeowners needing the exterior of their homes painted. They are also looking for volunteers to help low income elderly and differently-abled people whose homes need protection for the elements. Painting day is in mid-August and application day for eligible homeowners is in mid-May. Call 246-3737 for details.

The Women and Infant Children Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services, food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children less than five years of age healthy and strong. For details call 267-1111.

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.

Evening Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious low-cost meals to older and differently abled people. Locations are flexible and the time commitment is about one hour per shift. For details call 276-7598.

Monday, May 17, 2010

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

This evening the Central Madison Public Library and Madison Families for Better Nutrition host a showing of “2 Angry Moms" a documentary concerning what parents need to know and do to get school districts to move beyond junk food while providing healthy food kids enjoy. This is in room 202 of 201 West Mifflin Street at 6:30 . Call 266-6350 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour the host plays some rare “Band of Gypsys” music. The group is Jimi Hendrix's all African American line up. It is so-called “funky, cosmic, blues, rock”. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening the Madison Infoshop hosts the Muffin Club women’s health discussion group. This month’s topic is “Trans health and hormones.” The meeting is for women, trans and inter-sex people of all ages and walks of life. This is in 1019 Williamson Street at 7:00. Call 262-9036 for details.

This evening the School for Workers offers a workshop prior to South Central Federation of Labor’s monthly delegates meeting. This on is on “Workers and Immigration.” It will quote “build constructive discussions about the economic and political aspects of the immigration debate, and will separate myths from facts”. This is in 1602 South Park Street at 5:15. A light supper will be provided. RSVP or get details at 256-5111.

The Parental Stress line helps prevent child abuse by connecting parents who are stressed or feeling alone with volunteers who talk with them by phone. Training is necessary. Call 241-4888 extension 26 for details.

The Respite Center is a safe place for kids, ages birth to fourteen, whose families are under stress or in crisis. They are looking for volunteers to play with kids four hours a week. Training is required. Call 244-5730 for details.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Saturday at 9:30 am, Fitchburg Fields Garden, 5335 Lacy Road in Fitchburg, will offer a workshop about Scythes and other garden tools. The focus will be on using a European scythe for clearing, mowing and harvesting but participants will also learn to use other tools for preparing and maintaining garden beds including the broadfork, the 3-tooth cultivator, the stirrup hoe, and the Cobrahead precision weeder/cultivator. Register online at fitchburgfields.com or by phone at 335.7295.

Tonight at 7 pm. the left Film Club will sponsor a free screening of the 2008 film "Che: Part I: the Argentine" at the Stendhal Parlor, 404 S. Park St (at Park St & Vilas Ave above the University Audio store, entrance at rear). Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks or beverages of choice. More info at 442-8399.

Today from 10 until 5, the Monona Public Library, 1000 Nichols Road in Monona, will host the second annual Dr. Seuss Readathon for all ages. Participants will select their favorite Dr Seuss book and read it out loud. To sign up for a 5 to 8 minute slot, contact Karen Wendt at 216-7453

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 322 E. Washington in downtown Madison will present jazz pianist Jim Erickson in a benefit concert with silent auction and raffle tomorrow at 6:30 pm. All donations will go to the facility that houses programs for the homeless, mentally ill, and refugees. More information at stjohns.org or call Dick at 256-2337.

Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, Hilltop Community Farm (S850 Heidrich Rd. near La Valle, WI) will host On-Farm Field Day for Sustainable Fruit Production and Agroforestry. An organic lunch and resources will be available. More info at hilltopcommunityfarm.org or 608-257-6729

Saturday from 6 to 8 pm, the Alliance for Animals will hold a Spring Fiesta and Silent Auction at the UW Arboretum (1207 Seminole Highway) with an All Vegan Spring Dinner. Veggie burritos, chips and salsa, desserts, soft drinks, beer and coffee will be served. The grand prize raffle is a 4 day/3 night weekend stay at a lakeside cabin on Washington Island. Raffle tickets are available online and at the Fiesta event. More info at allanimals.org

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Tonight from 6 to 8 at the Sequoya Library (513 S. Midvale), a Green Roof Meeting will be held with several experts offering short presentations on topics such as structural requirements, costs, tax incentives, grants, maintenance, ecological benefits, plant selection etc. Food and drinks will be provided by the Willy Street Co-op. More info at danna_olsen@yahoo.com

Today all day, The Silly Yak Bakery & Bread Barn will donate 10% of its sales to Badger Honor Flight., an organization that arranges to fly WWII Veterans to Washington DC so they may see the World War II Memorial built in their honor. The bakery is located at 7866 Mineral Point Rd. More info at 320.9603 or sillyyakbakery.com

Tonight ay 6:30 pm at the Stendahl Parlor, 404 S Park St, the Peregrine Forum and the Open University of the left will sponsor a discussion of the 1844 "Economic & Philosophic Manuscripts" of Karl Marx. The session will focus on the young Marx's appropriation of Hegel to formulate his own early theory of alienation. Copies for this and future sessions can be obtained by calling 442-8399 or emailing to dvdwilliams51@tds.net.

The Alliance for Animals is offering free yard signs to anyone in the community who wishes to display support for a resolution to form a citizens advisory panel to study the ethical issue of experimenting on thousands of monkeys in Dane County. Signs are available by calling 257-6333. Details available at monkeysindane.info

Tonight at 7 pm at the Wisconsin Historical Museum, 30 N Carroll St, Tina Nelson will present A Reflection on Earth Day. Tina will share stories about her father Gaylord Nelson. She'll talk about how being the daughter of the founder of Earth Day influenced her own environmental journey, and reflect on the environmental challenges of the past as well as the future. More info at 264-6555 or wisconsinhistory.org

Sponsors are needed for the 2nd Annual Restoring Hope Ride on Saturday at Capital Brewery in Middleton. The ride is a family and community-minded bike event that will benefit the Restoring Hope Transplant House. Funds raised at this event will help to finish the much-needed home renovations that are required in order to welcome transplant patients and their caregivers to their new emotionally and financially supportive home-away-from-home. More info at restoringhope.org

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Wednesday evening Q-Cinema hosts a showing of the film, "The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros." It is a Phillipine film about a boy who deals with love, the law and romance for a kind, rookie cop named Victor. This is at 6:30 in 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-8582 for details.

Wednesday 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.

Wednesday evening the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom holds a civil disobedience workshop entitled, “Does a nonviolent resister live in you?” The history and principles of non-violence will be discussed by guests Joy First and Bonnie Block. This is at 7:00 in the South Madison Police Precinct, 804 Hughes Places. Call 846-5217 for details. Refreshments will be provided.

Briarpatch seeks volunteers to work with teens in crises, by answering the crises line, providing emergency shelter, or, acting as family counselors. Some positions may require training. Call 251-6211 for details or, to volunteer.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

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.

Briarpatch seeks volunteers to work with teens in crises, either by answering the crises line, providing emergency shelter, or, acting as family counselors. Some positions may require training. Call Debi at 251-6211 for more information or, to volunteer.

The Women and Infant Children Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services, food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children less than five years of age healthy and strong. For details call 267-1111.

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.

The Alliance for Animals has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the Farmer’s Market, distributing pro-animal literature or joining the Antivivisection Committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour host Rick Marolt and a guest will be discussing the ethical issue of experimenting on primates. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday evening the “Open University of the Left” hosts a discussion of Paul Mattick and Anti-Bolshevik Communism. That’s at 7:00 in Stendahl Parlor, 404 South Park Street, above University Audio. Call 442-8399 for details.

Tuesday at noon there is a rally to support a national effort to call on British Petroleum to quote “clean up its mess.” This is at Brittingham Park at the corner of West Washington Avenue and Park Street. Call 257-4994 for details.

Tuesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair the host speaks with Tuan N'Gai, author of “Will I Go to Heaven?: The Black Gay Spiritual Dilemma.” Call 256-2001 for details.
The Catholic Multicultural Center provides free meals Monday through Friday at 4:00 in 1862 Beld Street. Call 661-3512 for details.

The Parental Stress line helps prevent child abuse by connecting parents who are stressed or feeling alone with volunteers who talk with them by phone. Training is necessary. Call 241-4888 extension 26 for details.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Tonight from 5 to 9 pm, Absolutely Art and Café Zoma will host an opening reception at 2322 Atwood Avenue to showcase the work of neighborhood artists Laura and Sarah Meddaugh as well as the works of Lance Owens and Alexis London. Music and food will be provided during the reception. More info at absolutelyartllc.com or 249-9100

Tonight at 7 pm, the Downtown Gardens Group and the Peregrine Forum will sponsor a free screening of Food Matters, a 2008 film which sets about uncovering the trillion-dollar worldwide “sickness industry” and gives viewers some scientifically verifiable solutions for overcoming illness naturally. The showing will be at Amrosia Coop, 225 E Lakelawn Place. More info at 920-585-3496.

Saturday at 2 pm, Orpheum Theater (216 State St.) will offer a special Screening of the acclaimed anti-war documentary, the Good Soldier. The show will be introduced by Will Williams. Admission is free for all high school students.

Saturday from noon to 4 pm, the Procession of the Species will host a free Giant Puppet and Mask Making Workshop at the Old Atwood Community Center (2717 Atwood Ave.). Participants will have an opportunity to work with artists to create new puppets, masks and props. Papier mache, sculpt cardboard, costume sewing, banner printing and more will be taught. All ages are welcome but children must have adult supervision. More info at MadProcession.org or 241-0259.

Saturday at 7:30 pm at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee, guest artist and world-renowned Iraqi-American musician Amir ElSaffar and his group, Safaafir, perform ancient Iraqi lyrical music, known as maqam, featuring rich vocal improvisation and exotic instruments including the santoor, the djoze (spiked fiddle) and tabla. Present Music will perform Istathenople by Turkish-American composer Kamran Ince and Six Yiddish Songs and Dances by Israeli composer Betty Olivero. More info at presentnusic.org or 414.271.0711.

Saturday from 9 to 2 pm, the UW-Arboretum will hold a fund raiser at 1207 Seminole Highway in Madison. Native woodland flowers, ferns, prairie plants and native shrubs and trees will be for sale under the tent near the visitor center. All plants are native to the area and propagated – not dug from the wild. Experts will be available to answer questions and information sheets detailing care are available with each species. Proceeds from the sale benefit Arboretum projects. More info at 263.7760

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Tonight at 6 pm, a Wildflower Walk will be offered by Good Oak Nurseries. The walk will focus on the spring wildflowers at Elvehjem and Heritage Sanctuaries on Madison's east side. Expect to see wild geranium, great white trillium, jack-in-the-pulpit, May apples, columbine and many more in bloom. Meet at the west side of Heritage Heights Park, Take Cottage Grove Rd. east of Stoughton Rd, then go north on Meadowlark Dr. for 3 blocks. More info goodoakllc.com

Tonight at 7 pm at Rainbow Bookstore, 426 W. Gilman, Cyberpunk Apocalypse with Elwin Cotman, author of the Jack Daniels Sessions EP, and Daniel Patrick McCloskey will provide an evening of entertainment, magic, comics, despair, excitement, and speculation. CyberPunk Apocalypse is a writer's cooperative work and event space, residency, and publication based out of upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA. More info at 257-6050.

The Alliance for Animals is offering free yard signs to anyone in the community who wishes to display support for a resolution to form a citizens advisory panel to study the ethical issue of experimenting on monkeys in Dane County. Signs are available by calling 257-6333. Additional info at monkeysindane.info

OutReach, Madison & south-central Wisconsin’s LGBT community center and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services are now offering a support group for men dealing with the effects of emotional, verbal, and physical abuse by a partner or ex-partner. This is an open, crisis-based, peer support group with an initial screening for group participation. The group will start Tuesday, June 1st and topics may include dynamics of abuse, safety planning, self-esteem, physical and emotional health, effects of domestic abuse on children, and community resources. For more information or to sign up, contact Mark at 255-8582 or e-mail at men.dv.support@gmail.com

Tomorrow evening at 7 pm, Port Righ will offer an evening of celtic music featuring Jo Morrison on harp accompanied by concertina and bagpipes at James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2146 E. Johnson St near East High School. More info at portrigh.com

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

This evening there is an event to learn about and support continuing the historical sistering and solidarity with the people of Cuba and “Radio Victoria” of Cabanas, El Salvador. They are on the frontlines of the struggle against environmentally devastating gold mining practices by United States and Canadian corporations. There will be food, music and dancing with “Bonobo Secret Handshake” and DJ Doctor Beat. This is in the Cardinal Bar, 418 East Wilson Street at 5:30. Call 250-9240 for details.

This evening the“Immigrant Worker’s Union hosts the next feature in the Social Cinema series. It is “Salt of the Earth”. This is in the Main Public Library, 201 West Mifflin Street at 6:00. Call 442-0030 for details.

This evening there is a Town Hall meeting on quote “what can be done about corporate takeovers”. This is at 6:30 in Janesville’s Hedberg public library, 316 South Main Street. Contact RockCountyProgressives@gmail.com 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.

Briarpatch seeks volunteers to work with teens in crises, by answering the crises line, providing emergency shelter, or, acting as family counselors. Some positions may require training. Call 251-6211 for details or, to volunteer.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

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

This evening the group Move On hosts a potluck and town hall meeting. The subject is “we have the power.” Mike McCabe, Executive Director of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign will be speaking about the Citizen's United Supreme Court Decision and what can be done about it. This is in the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street at 6:30. Call 231-6160 for details. Participants are asked to RSVP.

Tomorrow at noon host Esty Dinur speaks with Representative Kelda Helen Roys about her face-off with Scott Southworth on the O’Reilly Factor, and the sex education issues behind it plus other legislative matters. For details call 256-2001 for details.

The Women and Infant Children Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services, food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children less than five years of age healthy and strong. For details call 267-1111.

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.

The Alliance for Animals has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the Farmer’s Market, distributing pro-animal literature or joining the Antivivisection Committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.

Monday, May 3, 2010

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

This evening the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice film series continues with “Ground Truth”. The film documents the transformations of Iraqi War “Government Issues” (GI’s) as they go through recruitment and training, combat, the return home, and the struggle to reintegrate with their families and communities. This is in Rainbow Community Bookstore, 426 West Gilman Street at 6:30. Call 250-9240 for details. Refreshments will be provided.

This evening there is a meeting of Madison Infoshop’s feminist discussion group the Muffin Club. Women of all ages and walks of life are invited. This evening’s topic is Gender Stereotypes. This is at 7:00 in 1019 Williamson Street. Call 262-9036 for details.

The Parental Stress line helps prevent child abuse by connecting parents who are stressed or feeling alone with volunteers who talk with them by phone. Training is necessary. Call 241-4888 extension 26 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.

Briarpatch seeks volunteers to work with teens in crises, either by answering the crises line, providing emergency shelter, or, acting as family counselors. Some positions may require training. Call Debi at 251-6211 for more information or, to volunteer.