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.