Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Tuesday, June twenty-ninth, 2010

It’s Today’s Action Calendar!

This evening “Olbrich Gardens” holds the next in its series of summer concert series. This evening’s concert features “Concert Band Favorites.” The series runs on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 through July in 3330 Atwood Avenue. Call 246-4550 for details.

This evening the Dane County Board of Supervisors addresses the ethics of animal experimentation. The Health and Human Needs committee will establish an advisory panel to study the treatment of monkeys used in experiments especially those in Dane County. This is at 5:45 in room 310 of the City-County building, 210 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Call “The Alliance for Animals” at 257-6333 for details.

This evening the “Affordable Housing Action Alliance” (AHAA) holds a meeting to identify the most pressing housing concerns in Dane County and solutions to address them. These include expanding low income housing opportunities. This is from 6:00 to 8:00 on the second floor of the Mifflin Street downtown public library. Call 256-5111 for details.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk needs a volunteer co-producer, engineers and readers. They take as little as three to five hours weekly. Interested people should call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message of interest for the Kiosk.

The Women and Infant Children (WIC) 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.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Wednesday, June thirtieth, 2009
It’s Today’s Action Calendar!


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. 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. 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.

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.

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 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.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Monday, June twenty-eighth, 2010
It’s Today’s Action Calendar!


This evening on WORT’s “Access Hour” there is a special program with local hip hop artists based on the new “608” hip hop magazine. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

The Alliance for Animals (AFA) 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.

"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."

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.

Project Home is seeking volunteers to help low income elderly and differently-abled people whose homes need protection from the elements. Painting day is in mid-August. Call 246-3737 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.
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It’s today’s Action Calendar ! Thursday, June 24th, 2010


Tonight from 6 to 8 pm, OutReach (Madison's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center) and the East Madison Community Center, will sponsor a Summer Social (Meet, Eat & Mingle) at the East Madison Community Center, 8 Straubel Court, in Madison (off of Wright St.). Food, refreshments, music, and mixing-it up with cool, friendly people are planned. The event is free and open to the public. More info at 255-8582.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue, offers a Garden Answer Service every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m., until the end of August. A trained garden resource volunteer will be available in Olbrich's Schumacher Library. Questions can also be phoned in during those times at 246-5805 or e-mailed in advance to ljacobson@cityofmadison.com. Participants are asked NOT to bring diseased or infested plant materials to Olbrich. More information at 246-4550.

Tonight at 7pm, the Monona Terrace will host Concerts on the Rooftop at 1 John Nolen Drive in Madison. Tonight, Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo (Blues & Rock) will be featured. The series offers free live music every Thursday evenings in June and July on the Monona Terrace rooftop garden. In the case of inclement weather, call 261-4000 after 2:00 pm for concert location.

Today is the first day of the Oregon SummerFest in Oregon, WI. The four day event features a parade, Carnival Rides/Midway, Live Music, Softball Tournament , Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show, Water Wars Game, Youth Performances and a Parade of Bands Field Show. More info or details at www.oregonwi.com

The 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham St., immigrants with legal questions about their immigration status can receive help through a free clinic staffed by Madison-area attorneys and students from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Attorneys are available to offer consultations and case assessments on immigration issues, as well as help filling out immigration forms. More info at 257-4845 ext. 30

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

This afternoon Outreach hosts Courtney Doescher-Hino, lead case manager from the “North and Eastside Senior Coalition.” Her presentation discusses the available range of service through the senior coalition and how case managers help seniors, their support systems and families. This is part of an on-going series on senior lgbt people. It is at Outreach, 600 Williamson Street at 2:00. Call 255-8582 for details.

This evening there is a Progressive Dane General Membership Meeting. On the agenda is “immigration.” This is at 6:30 in the Mifflin Street downtown public library, 201 West Mifflin Street . Call 358-2940 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.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk is a five minute pre-recorded segment featuring a commentary, this-day-in-history, and a calendar of daily events. 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. 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.

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.

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.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

This afternoon the Madison Urban Ministry hosts a service and information fair to welcome returnees home and provide information about resources offered throughout Dane County. This is at 3:00 in the Villager Mall, 2300 South Park Street. For details or to register as an exhibitor call 256-0905.

This evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition holds a speak-out on the Gaza blockade and the Israeli attack on the Gaza aid flotilla. This is in the “Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center”, 953 Jenifer Street at 6:30. Call 241-1437 for details.

Today through June twenty-seventh is WORT’s summer pledge drive. The theme is a summery "SPF 89.9". The station is looking for phone answerers and pledgers. It provides nifty premiums and a warm fuzzy feeling to pledge-takers. For details call 256-2001 and tell ‘em those nice “kiosk folks” sent you.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk needs a volunteer co-producer, engineers and readers. They take as little as three to five hours weekly. Interested people should call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message of interest for the Kiosk.

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, June 21, 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 Dane County Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce hosts a “foreclosure prevention Workshop.” Attendees will learn about programs to help manage their mortgages and other things. This is in the Madison Urban Ministry building, 2222 South Park Street at 6:00. Registration is required for the two session workshop. Call 261-5677 for details.

Today through June twenty-seventh is WORT’s summer pledge drive. The theme is a summery "SPF 89.9". The station is looking for phone answerers and pledgers. It provides nifty premiums and a warm fuzzy feeling to pledge-takers. For details call 256-2001 and tell ‘em those nice “kiosk folks” sent you.

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.

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.

Project Home is seeking volunteers to help low income elderly and differently-abled people whose homes need protection from the elements. Painting day is in mid-August. Call 246-3737 for details.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Today is the first day of the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair in Custer, WI. Over 200 workshops and exhibits, live music, great food, kids activities, and more are planned for this year’s event. Keynote speakers include Jeremy Solin, Bill McKibben, and Amanda Little. Children under 13 and MREA members get in free. Mass transit buses available daily from Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay and La Crosse. More details at the-mrea.org or call 715-592-6595.

Sunday at Olbrich Park, 3330 Atwood Ave., the friends of Starkweather Creek will sponsor the 2010 Summer Solstice festival. Music, art and science activities begin at 2 pm, followed by the Procession of the Species Parade at 5 pm. Come dressed as your favorite plant, animal or creature. More info at 241-0259 or www.MadProcession.org

Zebra mussels. Asian carp. Western mosquitofish. What do all of these exotic-sounding critters have in common? They are Aquatic Invasive Species that are seriously threatening the quality of Wisconsin lakes and rivers. The River Alliance of Wisconsin is organizing a corps of Citizen Watercraft Inspectors to fight against the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species. Citizen Watercraft Inspector training will be provided Saturday at 9am at the Sauk City Public Library. More info at 257-2424 or visit www.wisconsinrivers.org.

Saturday morning, the Madison Trust for historic Preservation will provide 2 summer walking tours of Madison’s historic neighborhoods on State Street and Mansion Hill West. All of the tours last about an hour and do not require reservations .The State Street tour begins at 10 a.m. and meets in front of Michelangelo’s Coffee House, 114 State Street; the Mansion Hill West tour begins at 11 a.m. and meets in front of the Plaza Tavern and Grill, 319 N. Henry Street. For more info visit madisontrust.org or call 441-8864

Sunday, from 12:30 to 4 pm, the Madison Rose Society will host a free indoor exhibit of cut roses and arrangements in all sizes and colors at Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave. Members of the Rose Society will be available to answer questions and the public will be invited to stroll through Olbrich's two acre Rose Garden. For more information call 608-834-6439.

Fitchburg Fields will hold 2 potluck dinners with free film showings this weekend. Saturday’s event will be held at Tri-North Builders, 2625 Research Park Dr in Fitchburg and Sunday’s event will be located at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Tonight at 6 pm, Frank Hassler from Good Oak Ecological Services, will be offering a Wildflower Walk. Today’s topic is Wood Lilies at Sugar River Savanna. Wood lilies are some of the most brilliant wildflowers which can be seen alongside penstimon, spiderwort and other June jewels. Meet at the Good Oak World Headquarters, 205 Walter St at 5:30 to car pool. More info at 209-0607

Tonight from 7:30 to 9:00pm at the UW-Madison, Rm. 1651 Humanities Bldg., Friends of Chernobyl Centers, Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA), National Peace Foundation, and the Open World Program of the Library of Congress will sponsor Chernobyl Town Hall Meeting – The public is invited to learn what life is like in the Chernobyl affected areas from five visiting Ukrainian delegates as they share their experiences. More info at 608-438-4892 or friendsofchernobylcenters.org

Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue, offers a Garden Answer Service every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m., until the end of August. A trained garden resource volunteer will be available in Olbrich's Schumacher Library. Questions can also be phoned in during those times at 246-5805 or e-mailed in advance to ljacobson@cityofmadison.com. Participants are asked NOT to bring diseased or infested plant materials to Olbrich. More information at 246-4550.

Tonight at 7pm, the Monona Terrace will host Concerts on the Rooftop at 1 John Nolen Drive in Madison. Tonight, the Rising Gael band will be featured. The series offers free live music every Thursday evenings in June and July on the Monona Terrace rooftop garden. In the case of inclement weather, call 261-4000 after 2:00 pm for concert location.

The Madison Blues Society will hold its 8th Annual Blues Picnic on Saturday at Warner Park. You can enter at 2930 North Sherman Avenue or at 1625 Northport Drive. The event is FREE. Live music, food, drink, beer and fun in the sun are on the agenda. Blankets and chairs are suggested. A variety of traditional and ethnic food vendors will be on hand along with Capital Brewery. More info at Madisonbluessociety.com

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

This evening Madison Public Library’s Lakeview branch hosts a drop-in knitting group for people who wish to“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.

This evening the group Outreach hosts a workshop open to all LGBTQ adults. It aims to gather diverse individuals for meaningful and thought-provoking dialogues. It is “Reading, Writing and Relating LGBTQ Narratives.” It is at 7:00 in 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-8582 for details.

This evening the Alisha Ashman Branch of Madison Public Library holds a discussion of the science fiction novel I, Robot by Issac Asimov. This is at 7:00 in 733 North High Point Road. Call 824-1780 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. 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. 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.

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.

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.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

This evening there is a meeting of the Friends of South Madison Branch Library. On the agenda is raising awareness about the new library and working on grassroots fundraising efforts. This is at 6:30 in room 811 of 2222 South Park Street. Call 266-6395 for details,

Today through June twenty-seventh is WORT’s summer pledge drive. The theme is a summery "SPF 89.9". The station is looking for phone answerers and pledgers. It provides nifty premiums, lots of good food and a warm fuzzy feeling to pledge-takers. For details call 256-2001 and tell ‘em those nice “kiosk folks” sent you.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk needs a volunteer co-producer, engineers and readers. They take as little as three to five hours weekly. Interested people should call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message of interest for the Kiosk.

Project Home is seeking eligible Dane County homeowners needs volunteers to help low income elderly and differently-abled people whose homes need protection from the elements. Painting day is in mid-August. 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, June 14, 2010

This evening the Madison Infoshop hosts the Muffin Club feminist discussion group. During these meetings the Infoshop will be space for women of all ages and walks of life, trans, and inter-sex people only. The discussion topic this month is “Pleasure.” It is at 7:00 in 1019 Williamson Street. Call 262-9036 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour the host plays some summery-sunny-indy-pop. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Today through June twenty-seventh is WORT’s summer pledge drive. The theme is a summery "SPF 89.9". The station is looking for phone answerers and pledgers. It provides nifty premiums, lots of good food and a warm fuzzy feeling to pledge-takers. For details call 256-2001 and tell ‘em those nice “kiosk folks” sent you.

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

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, June 11, 2010

Tonight at dusk, at Madison Infoshop (1019 Williamson St.), the Summer Outdoor Movies Series Begins. A free screening of Sleep Dealer, a sci-fi dystopian flick, is on the agenda. Bring snacks and a pillow or blanket. More info at 262-9036 or www.madisoninfoshop.org

Saturday from Noon to 5, at 2717 Atwood Ave., the old Atwood Community Center will host a free Giant Puppet and Mask Making Workshop for the Procession of Species Parade to be held June 20th! Children will be creating bird masks and costumes to wear in the parade. Painting and sewing stations will be open. More info at 241-0259 or www.MadProcession.org

Saturday and Sunday, the 21st Annual Marquette Waterfront Festival will take place at Yahara Place Park. Live music, a variety of foods, hay rides, a canoe race, and kids activities are planned. For a full schedule, visit: marquette-neighborhood.org

Today from 2 to 5 p.m., at Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham St., immigrants with legal questions about their immigration status can receive help through a free clinic staffed by Madison-area attorneys and students from the University of Wisconsin Law School. The clinic will be repeated the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month until September. Attorneys are available to offer consultations and case assessments on immigration issues, as well as help filling out immigration forms. More info at 257-4845 ext. 30

Sunday from 2 to 6 pm, the Goodman Community Center will celebrate the lives of Robert and Irwin Goodman, two brothers who gave their name along with many gifts to the Center and other causes throughout Madison. The celebration will include ice cream sundaes, bouncy castle, gym activities, music & stories by David Landau and water games if the weather is hot. The event is Free. More info at 241-1574 or goodmancenter.org

This coming Wednesday, June 16th Rethreads will be putting on a fashion show with all proceeds going to the Respite Center at the High Noon Saloon with hair design by Kelly Z and Olivia. Doors open at 8 and there will be music by DJ The Real Jaguar, The Hemlines, Screaming Cyn Cyn and the Pons and a performance by Madison's Premiere Drag Queens. There will be a silent raffle with prizes from local businesses. For more info, call Rethreads at 257-1018.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue, will offer a Garden Answer Service every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m., during June, July, and August. A trained garden resource volunteer will be available in Olbrich's Schumacher Library. Questions can also be phoned in during those times at 246-5805 or e-mailed in advance to ljacobson@cityofmadison.com. Participants are asked NOT to bring diseased or infested plant materials to Olbrich. More information at 246-4550.

Today in Darlington, WI is the first day of the Darlington Canoe Festival, which provides entertainment, a carnival, sports, the Beowulf Motorcycle Club Summer Party, fireworks, a canoe race, and a parade. The festival will run through Sunday. More details at 776-3067 or online at darlingtoncanoefest.com.

Tonight at 7pm, the Monona Terrace will host Concerts on the Rooftop at 1 John Nolen Drive in Madison. Mighty Short Bus, a Rock/Southern Rock/Roots Music band will be featured. The series offers free live music every Thursday evenings in June and July on the Monona Terrace rooftop garden. In the case of inclement weather, call 261-4000 after 2:00 pm for concert location.

Today is the first day of Verona Hometown Days, a 4-day event at Hometown Park offering a carnival, live music, a coin dig, fireworks and more. More info at 845-9050 or online at veronahometowndays.org

Today from noon to 5 at Hawthorne Library, 2702 E Washington Ave, FoodShare outreach will offer free, personalized, and confidential help applying for FoodShare benefits. Call 1-877-366-3635 to schedule an appointment with a FoodShare specialist from Second Harvest Foodbank. Walk-ins also welcome.

This weekend The Chazen Museum, 800 University Ave in Madison, will offer a free exhibit entitled The Magic of John Wilde, an exhibition of the Wisconsin native’s magic realist paintings and drawings. Born in Milwaukee, Wilde attended the UW–Madison from 1938 to 1942. More info at 263-2068.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

This evening the non-profit Madison West Coast Swing Club holds beginningwest coast swing dance lessons. “West Coast Swing” is a versatile partner-dance done to a variety of music, ranging from rhythm and blues to pop to country. This is at 6:15 in Turner Hall, 3001 South Stoughton Road. Call278-1093 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.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk is a five minute pre-recorded segment featuring a commentary, this-day-in-history, and a calendar of daily events. 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. Mail announcements at least one week before the event to theKiosk at WORT-fm, 118 South Bedford Street, Madison, Wisconsin or e-mailkioskevent@wort-fm.org.
 
Project Home is seeking eligible Dane County volunteers to help low income elderly and differently-abled people whose homes need protection from the elements. Painting day is in mid-August. Call 246-3737 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."

Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through theDane 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.

Tuesday June 8, 2010

This evening there is a picket to mark the third anniversary of the boycott against “La Hacienda”restauraunt   The organizers will quote “send a message to the owner that we expect businesses to obey the law and treat their workers fairly.” They have been cited for multiple violations of wage and hour laws.  This is at 5:00 at 515 South Park Street. Call 255-0376 for details.

This evening the “Literacy Network” hosts a book launch at “Barnes and Noble” West, for "Horse-Drawn Days: A Century of Farming with Horses” by Jerry Apps. The Wisconsin Historical Society Press publishes it. This is at7:00 in 7433 Mineral Point Road. Call 264-6465 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 246-4548for details.
 
Project Home is seeking eligible Dane County homeowners needs volunteers to help low income elderly and differently-abled people whose homes need protection from the elements. Painting day is in mid-August. Call 246-3737for details.
 
The Women and Infant Children (WIC) 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, June 7, 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 on WORT’s Access Hour “The Threshold Singers” of Madison a group of women a capella singers who sing healing and comforting music at the bedsides of people who are seriously ill or dying will talk about their work and performances.  That’s at 7:00. 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."
 
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.
 
The Rape Crises Center is a non-profit community organization for people who need support and information after experiencing or being close to someone sexual assaulted in the past or recently. This includes survivors of rape or incest. For services and twenty- four hour crises intervention call 251-7273. To volunteer call 251-5126.
 
Wisconsin Books to Prisoners (WBTP) is a non-profit organization sponsored by Rainbow bookstore that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and other states. They believe that quote “books are tools for learning and can open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.”  They accept donations. Call257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Saturday at 8 pm, Mother Fools Coffee House, 1101 Williamson St, will host The People’s Slam, an open mic night honoring Howard Zinn and the agitators, organizers and radicals who shaped U.S. history. Participants are invited to bring their favorite speech, poem or song and help keep the grassroots progressive change from the bottom up tradition alive. The event is sponsored by the International Socialist Organization.

Sat. June 5th 12:00 Noon - 5:00 pm 2717 Atwood Ave. (old Atwood Community Center) Giant Puppet and Mask Making Workshop for the Procession of Species Parade to be held June 20th! We will be painting a giant puppet owl head, sculpting the bison puppet's face, and working on a bowler hat for the Charles Darwin puppet. Children are creating bird masks and costumes to wear in the parade. Painting and sewing stations will be open. Workshops are FREE and open to all. Info? #241-0259 or www.MadProcession.org

Tonight at 7:30 the Johnson Street Performing Arts Salon takes place at James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2146 E. Johnson St., Madison, WI 53704, The salon includes a collection of classical vocal, harp, and piano pieces. More info at 608-242-8887.

Sun. June 6th 2:00 pm Wilmar Center (953 Jenifer St.) WORT Annual Membership Meeting! Find out what's up and what's planned for the future at your local community radio station, including an election for new board members. Refreshments provided. Info? www.wort-fm.org

Sunday from 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Just Coffee (1129 E. Wilson St.) Kickoff Celebration for the Elements Collective, the grassroots bike caravan heading from Madison to the U.S. Social Forum in Detroit! Great food, live music, and inspirational performances. Plus a gas-guzzling SUV pinata to smash and bike-powered smoothies. Info? www.grassroutescaravan.org or #262-9036

The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin has announced RIDE THE DRIVE for Sunday10 a.m. to 4 p.m., an invitation for all citizens to leave their cars behind to experience some of Madison’s most scenic byways a whole new way - by riding, walking, skating, or strolling along some of the city’s most beautiful streets. For more details, a full schedule and the full route, visit www.cityofmadison.com/ridethedrive. For more info about the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin go to bfw.org or call 251-4456.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Registration for Madison Public Library’s Summer Reading Club has begun. Preschoolers through teens are invited to join the Summer Reading Club in person at any Madison Public Library location or online at www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth. Registration continues throughout the summer for this self-paced reading club.

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.

Today from 3 to 9, the public is invited to attend the Celebrate South Madison Festival at newly redeveloped Villager Mall on South Park St. The event will bring art, music, film, dance, and poetry together with gardening, cooking, and eating, to create a rich inclusive experience. Children’s activities, community group informational tables, and a special photography exhibit will be featured as well. More info at 260-8098.

Tomorrow night begins MMOCA’s fifth Rooftop Cinema series, presenting avant-garde films under the stars. The evening starts with a 6:30 pm gallery talk with Triennial artist Kim Cridler, followed by music by Chick Singer from 7 to 9 pm. The films will begin after sunset, at approximately 9:30 pm. More info at 257-0158.

The International Socialist Organization has announced the next conference “Socialism 2010” scheduled for June 17th through the 20th in Chicago and July 1st through 4th in Oakland, CA. More info at socialismconference.org

Bi Intention, a new support group for bisexuals and allies is forming this month. The new group will include discussion nights, support group nights and social outings in the Madison area. The group will meet at OutReach (600 Williamson St.) For more info email Victor at badger2305@gmail.com or call 255-8582

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

This evening Madison Public Library’s Lakeview branch hosts a drop-in knitting group for people who wish to 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 activist troubadour, Si Kahn, who is doing a benefit for WORT on Friday, June fourth. Please call 256-2001 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. 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. 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.

Project Home is seeking eligible Dane County volunteers to help low income elderly and differently-abled people whose homes need protection from the elements. Painting day is in mid-August. Call 246-3737 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.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

This evening the Madison Common Council will consider a resolution against Arizona's racial profiling law 1070 and calling for comprehensive immigration reform. This is in room 201 of the Madison City-County building at 210 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard at 6:30. Contact Patrick Hickey of the Worker’s Rights Center at 255-0376 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 needs volunteers to help low income elderly and differently-abled people whose homes need protection from the elements. Painting day is in mid-August. 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.

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.

Monday, May 31, 2010

This afternoon the Clarence Kalin Chapter 25 of Veteran’s for Peace holds a Memorial Day Commemoration of the Memorial Mile. This is at 1:00 in Olbrich Park. Call 231-9171 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 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.

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.

The Rape Crises Center is a non-profit community organization for people who need support and information after experiencing or being close to someone sexual assaulted in the past or recently. This includes survivors of rape or incest. For services and twenty- four hour crises intervention call 251-7273. To volunteer call 251-5126.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners is a non-profit organization sponsored by Rainbow bookstore that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and other states. They believe that quote “books are tools for learning and can open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.” They accept donations. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.