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.