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.