Friday, July 30, 2010

Tonight at the Barrymore Theater is Renewsicle!, a new musical about renewable energy, featuring dancing, muisc, LED light show, elaborate costumes, poetry, and puppets. The Barrymore is at 2090 Atwood Avenue and the performance begins at 8 pm. Check renewsicle.org.

Tomorrow, Harbor Athletic Wellness Center hosts Dr. Ruddy who will teach a class on naturopathic approaches to a good night's sleep. He will discuss conventional and natural treatments to insomnia. He is a Vermont-licensed, board-certified naturopathic doctor. The class is free but thee is a suggested donation for charity. This is at Harbor Athletic Club, 2529 Allen Boulevard in Middleton. To RSVP, email info@center4naturalmed.com or call 441-1590.

Tomorrow, Madison Trust for Historic Preservation holds a walking tour of Madison’s historic neighborhoods. The interactive tours are given by experienced guides and conclude with a free treat at a local restaurant. The State Street tour begins at 10 am and meets in front of Michelangelo’s Coffee House, 114 State Street. There is a small charge. For more information about the tours visit madisontrust.org.

Tomorrow is the 10th Annual Streetball and Block Party entitled “Slam & Jam for Peace”. Activities include an adult men’s full court basketball tournament, youth drill team competition, music, entertainment, free bingo sponsored by DeJope Gaming, youth and family activities sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, information booths, food vendors and more. This is at Penn Park a couple blocks of South Park Street on Dane Street from noon to 7. For more information call (608) 347-9715 or check madisonstreetball.com.

Tomorrow, lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union of Milwaukee host a community forum entitled “How to prepare against a Raid”. This is in the lower level of the UW Community Room, 2300 Park Street, at 1 pm. Find more information at wnpj.org.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

This evening, the Wisconsin Department of Administration Building holds a public information meeting on Wisconsin's High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail. This is at the WDA, 101 East Wilson Street, from 4:30 to 7:30. Check wisconsinrail.gov or call Alyssa Macy at (414)220-6802 for more details.

This evening, the People's Economic Project of the Peregrine Forum hosts a discussion entitled "What Makes Capitalism Tick?". This is above the University Audio shop, 404 South Park Street, at 6:30. The entrance is in the back. For information or for recommended readings, call 442-8399.

Tonight, UTI, Madison Area Peace Coalition, Madison College Socialist Club, and International Socialist Organization host a discussion regarding SB1070, the immigration bill, in Arizona. This is also a fundraiser for people wanting to go protest the Arizona Diamondbacks/Milwaukee Brewers game in Milwaukee on August 11th. This is at the Villager Mall, 2234 South Park Street, at 7:30. Check wpjn.org for more information.

This weekend, the Young Shakespeare Players stage Macbeth. The Young Shakespeare Players is a children's theater program in young people perform full-length works of Shakespeare. Any child of approximately the right age may take part simply by registering. Every young participant receives one or more speaking roles. This is at 1806 West Lawn.

Wednesday, July 28, 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. Events must be low cost or non-profit and of interest to people in and around the WORT listening area. They 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, July 27, 2010

This evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition meets to discuss events of the day and plan action. Their mission is to organize a broad-based movement to inform public opinion and promote United States government policies that truly further peace, justice, and freedom in the world. This is in the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street at 6:30. Call 242-0030 for details.

This evening Olbrich Gardens holds the next in their Concerts in the Gardens series. This segment is the group, “Rigel” doing “Celtic Rock.” It is at 7:00 in 3330 Atwood Avenue. Call 246-4550 for details. Concerts are on-going through July.

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.

Catholic Charities announces the “Caring for Myself” Program. It is an education program designed to support the health and well-being of African American primary caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. Please contact Marian Slaughter 256-2358 to get or give help.

Monday, July 26, 2010

This evening the Rainbow Community Bookstore there is the next in a month of events concerning decentralized anarchist activities and events to promote visibility and outreach. This features “Conspiracy, the Musical”, “Security Culture 101”, “Grand Juries and How to Resist Them”, “State Repression, How Does it Work?”, and “Supporting Targets of Repression”. This is in 426 West Gilman Street at 7:00. Call 257-6050 for details.

Tomorrow morning there is a protest of the Anti-LGBT “National Organization for Marriage” group in Madison. The right wing anti-gay marriage group “NOM” is doing a summer bus tour to promote quote “traditional marriage.” They are coming to Madison. The group protesting this will gather at 11:30 to meet them at the Capitol at noon. Call 255-8582 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.

Through July in the Mifflin Street Madison Public Library there is an art display. Quote “Jason Skoog uses mixed media on paper to create colorful, imaginative worlds with open-ended narratives. This features both small and large works populated by a variety of intriguing characters and objects like sailors, station wagons, gazelles and swimming pools. This is at 201 West Mifflin Street Call 266-6345 for details.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Tonight, the Madison Bahá’í Center hosts Gene and Phyllis Unterschuetz who will speak on Race Unity. They will speak on their book “Longing: Stories of Racial Healing” in which they describe their challenging of their racial conditioning. This is at the Madison Bahá’í Center, 324 West Lakeside, from 7 to 9. Check bahaicentermadison.org for more information.

Tomorrow, Community Action Coalition for South Central WI and the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin hosts a for a free bike tour of four Madison and Monona community and food pantry gardens. This features East High Youth Farm, the Glendale Elementary school garden, and St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, with lunch provided at the last location. This begins at East Youth High Farm, off Milwaukee Street on Lamplighter Way, behind Kennedy School and Park, at 9 am. For more information, check www.cacscw.org or call the Coalition at 246-4730.

Tomorrow, Madison Trust for Historic Preservation holds a walking tour of Madison’s historic neighborhoods. The interactive tours are given by experienced guides and conclude with a free treat at a local restaurant. The State Street tour begins at 10 am and meets in front of Michelangelo’s Coffee House, 114 State Street, the University Heights tour begins at 11 am and meets at the corner of Prospect and Van Hise Avenues, and the Historic East Isthmus bike tour begins at 1 pm and meets behind the Machinery Row building, 601 Williamson Street. There is a small charge. For more information about the tours visit madisontrust.org.

Tomorrow, Women4Women meet to watch and discuss the new film “The Kids Are All Right”. The film follows a lesbian couple raising two teenage kids and what happens after the kids seek out their sperm donor father. The group meets at Sundance Cinemas, 430 North Midvale Avenue at Hilldale Mall, at 1 for the 1:25 matinee with a conversation following over coffee or dinner.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Tonight, the National Organization of Women holds a social. Attendees can meet Emily Reynolds, President of Wisconsin NOW, Stephanie Wright, President of Madison NOW, as well as other NOW officers, current and prospective members, and supporters of all kinds, to socialize, and also to organize the 90th Anniversary of Woman Suffrage Celebration on August 26, 2010. Madison NOW is a grassroots organization that works to bring about equality for the women of Wisconsin. This is at Michelangelo's Coffeeshop, 114 State Street, at 7:30. For more details, email egalewski@alum.wellesley.edu or call 256-1174.

This weekend is the Kickapoo Country Fair in La Farge, WI. This featuresspeakers, workshops, informational booths, chef demos, book readings, music, kids activities. Advance weekend tickets are for sale online. Check kickapoocountryfair.org for more information.

This weekend, Broom Street Theater, in conjunction with Proud Theater, holds a one weekend only production of Proud Theater: Decade, the tenth anniversary show of Madison’s LGBT youth theater group. The performance presents selections from each of the ten years of its performances, with selections that represent key moments in that history. This is Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. For more information or to make reservations call 608-244-8338 or check broomstreet.org.

This weekend, the Young Shakespeare Players stage Macbeth. The Young Shakespeare Players is a children's theater program in young people perform full-length works of Shakespeare. Any child of approximately the right age may take part simply by registering. Every young participant receives one or more speaking roles. This is at 1806 West Lawn Avenue near Trader Joe's tonight through Sunday at 6 pm. For more information, call 258-0015 or check ysp.com.

Wednesday, July 21, 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. 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.

Through July in the Mifflin Street Madison Public Library there is an art display. Jason Skoog uses mixed media on paper to create colorful, imaginative worlds with open-ended narratives. This features both small and large works populated by a variety of intriguing characters and objects like sailors, station wagons, gazelles and swimming pools. This is at 201 West Mifflin Street Call 266-6345 for details.

Catholic Charities announces the “Caring for Myself” Program. It is an education program designed to support the health and well-being of African American primary caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. Please contact Marian Slaughter, 256-2358 to get or give help.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

This evening the Sequoya branch of the Madison Public Library holds a meeting of a chess club. It is open to people of all ages and skill levels. This is at 6:00 in 4340 Tokay Boulevard. Call 266-6385 for details. This is an on-going event.
This evening Olbrich Gardens has the next in its ‘Concerts in the Garden’ series. It is the “New Horizons Swing Band” featuring “Swing music” These are every Tuesday evening at 7:00 through July at 3330 Atwood Avenue. Call 246-4550 for details.

Tonight “GenderQueer” Madison is putting out a call for performers in a genderqueer variety show. The first meeting is at 8:00 in the Gateway Mall’s Outreach Center, 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-8582 for details.

Through July in the Mifflin Street Madison Public Library there is an art display. Quote “Jason Skoog uses mixed media on paper to create colorful, imaginative worlds with open-ended narratives. This features both small and large works populated by a variety of intriguing characters and objects like sailors, station wagons, gazelles and swimming pools. This is at 201 West Mifflin Street Call 266-6345 for details.

Catholic Charities announces the “Caring for Myself” Program. It is an education program designed to support the health and well-being of African American primary caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. Please contact Marian Slaughter, 256-2358 to get or give help.

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.

Monday, July 19, 2010

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour there is a program focusing on “PKFR International”, a free-running movement like street gymnastics or urban acrobatics. It features the spoken word art of Aaron Borns, an eighteen-year old Italian-Indian freerunning phenom and movement leader. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening Madison Public Library’s South Madison branch hosts a free knitting workshop. Attendees may learn to knit or bring their current project to work on. Some loaner supplies available for beginning knitting. This is in 2222 South Park Street at 6:00. Call 266-6395 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Cynthia Lin speaks with T. K. Karakashian Tunchez, organizer of the “New Mythos Project.” It is a network of "radical mothers, community caregivers and others”. Call 256-2001 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.

"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, July 16, 2010

This weekend, Anthology and Absolutely Art will co-host a Studio Garage Sale featuring donated craft supplies such as fabric and ribbon scraps, buttons,1960’s magazines and other odds ‘n ends. Proceeds benefit local children’s art programs such as the Art Cart, Shirts That Supply, Lussier Center & Monroe Street Fine Arts Center. This is in front of Anthology, 218 State Street, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Tomorrow, the Workers’ Rights Center holds its Annual Meeting. The meeting features an update about the ongoing campaign at Taco Bell and a report about the new Healthy and Safe Workplaces campaign and initial findings of our community surveying efforts, and small group discussions to plan and strategize for the coming year. Lunch from El Pastor will be provided, followed by a march up the street to the Taco Bell to rally and hold a short press conference. This is from 9 to noon at the “Villager Mall”, 2300 South Park Street. RSVP at 255-0376 or worker1@sbcglobal.net.

Sunday, there is a White Anti-Racist Monthly Dialogue entitled “Finding Our Roles”. The gathering seeks to educate participants to be strong anti-racist allies in the community. People of color are welcome to attend. This at the WilMar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, from 3:30 to 5:30. Check www.groundworkmadison.wordpress.com for more details.

Sunday, OutThere hosts a gathering at OutReach. OutThere is an LGBTQA group for young adults ages 18-24 whose goal is to create a safe space & group for younger LGBTA people to meet one another, socialize, gain support, and to provide resources to the community. OutThere provides food and beverages. This is at OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, from 5 to 10. For more information, check outtheremadison.org or call 255-8582.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Today on WORT's “A Public Affair”, host Allen Ruff hosts Chris Toensig, editor of "Middle East Reports". They'll be discussing some of the over-arching issues and the current situation in the "Greater Middle East" with special emphasis on the evolving forms of US intervention and occupation, fro Palestine to Afghanistan, from Turkey to Yemen. This is on WORT at noon. Call 256-2001 with questions.

This evening, the LGBT Senior Alliance hosts an all ages event entitled "A Summer Social on The Patio" with song, food, and refreshments. Singers Ann Christoffe & Fay Ferington and Jazmyn Christian will perform. There is no cover charge, but donations are accepted. This is on the Second Floor Patio at the Madison Senior Center, 330 West Mifflin Street, from 5 to 8. For more information, call Harry at 255-8582.

This weekend, the 48 Hour Film Project, an international film making competition held in over 80 cities worldwide, holds its fourth annual Madison competition. In the competition, teams compete to create a short film from scratch, with writing, shooting, editing and scoring original music in 48 hours. The winning film will compete against films from around the world to be named “The Best 48 Hour Film of 2010.” The competition starts at 7 pm on Friday, July 16 and ends at 7:30 pm on Sunday, July 18. All films will be premiered at 6 pm on Thursday, July 22 at the Orpheum Theatre in Madison. The screening is open to the public. For more information, check www.48hourfilm.com/madison.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

This evening there is a Literacy Network International Potluck. This is an opportunity to meet other learners, volunteers, supporters and friends of Literacy Network. It is at 5:30 in the Tenney Park Shelter. There will be food and games. It is a potluck and cultural food is encouraged. This is at 5:30. Call 244-3911 for details. Participants are asked to RSVP if possible.

This evening Q-Cinema International Films presents a film from Thailand entitled Iron Ladies. This true life story highlights a volleyball team including a gay army sergeant, a transsexual cabaret star, and a closeted gay man among others. This is at 6:30 in Outreach 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.

Through July in the Mifflin Street Madison Public Library there is an art display. Jason Skoog uses mixed media on paper to create colorful, imaginative worlds with open-ended narratives. Featured are both small and large works including a various interesting characters and objects like sailors, station wagons, gazelles and swimming pools. This is at 201 West Mifflin Street Call 266-6345 for details.

Catholic Charities announces the Caring for Myself Program. It is an education program designed to support the health and well-being of African American primary caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. Please contact Marian Slaughter at 256-2358 to get or give help.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services is a non-profit agency dedicated to ending violence in the lives of domestic abuse victims and their children. They are currently looking for volunteers. To volunteer or get help call 251-1237 or the crises line at 251-4445.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

This afternoon the Alicia Ashman branch of Madison Public Library hosts a display by the quote Two Pretty Bad Jugglers. Listeners are warned: this program contains only two percent educational ingredients, but provides… ninety-eight percent of the … minimum daily requirements of fun. This is in 733 North High Point Road at 2:00. Call 824-1780 for details.

This evening WORT’s In Our Back Yard hosts a special live broadcast focusing on Madison’s South Side Neighborhood. Participants are welcome to listen to the broadcast over the air if they cannot attend. This is at 6:30 in the South Madison Branch Library, 2222 South Park Street. Call 256-2001 for details. The show will be followed by time to socialize.

This evening Olbrich Gardens has the next in its ‘Concerts in the Garden’ series. It is the Magic Mama group featuring Family Friendly Hip-Hop and World Beats. These are every Tuesday evening at 7:00 through July at 3330 Atwood Avenue. Call 246-4550 for details.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners is a non-profit organization sponsored by Rainbow Bookstore that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and strives to open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities. They accept donations. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street 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.

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.

Monday, July 12, 2010

This evening the Muffin Club women’s health discussion group meets. They are open to all women, trans and intersex people. This is at 7:00 in the Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street. Call 262-9036 for details.

This evening the Lakeview Public Library holds a meeting of a chess club. It is open to people of all ages and skill levels on the second and fourth Monday’s of every month. It is at 6:00 in 2845 North Sherman Avenue. Call 246-4547 for details.

Tonight Genderqueer Madison will be meeting to plan public art and performance projects that quote “combat transphobia and celebrate gender non-conforming people in Madison”. People who are trans, genderqueers and allies are welcome. This is at 8:00 in the Gateway Mall, 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-8582 for details.

Briarpatch offers walk-in HIV/AIDS, STDS and STI testing. This is every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 or by appointment in 1955 Atwood Avenue. To schedule an appointment call the agency at 1-800-798-1126. People may call locally at 245-2550 or email youthhivtesting@yahoo.com.

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 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.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Tonight, the Madison Infoshop's Free Summer Outdoor Movies Series continues with “Hedwig and The Angry Inch!” Bring snacks and a pillow or blanket. This is at the Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street, at dusk. For more information, call 262-9036 or check madisoninfoshop.org.

Tomorrow, Madison Trust for Historic Preservation holds a walking tour of Madison’s historic neighborhoods on State Street, Mansion Hill East, and Bascom Hill. The tours are given by experienced guides and conclude with a free treat at a local restaurant. The State Street tour begins at 10 am and meets in front of Michelangelo’s Coffee House, 114 State Street, the Mansion Hill East tour begins at 11 am and meets in the Edgewater Hotel Lobby, 666 Wisconsin Avenue, and the Bascom Hill tour begins at 2 pm and meets at the Library Mall entrance to the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters There is a small charge. For more information about the tours visit www.madisontrust.org.

Tomorrow evening, the Socialist Potluck meets to hear a report back from the US Social Forum in Detroit. Bring a dish or drink to share. The Socialist Potluck is an opportunity for socialists to gather and share ideas. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, at 5:30. For more details, call 279-1607.

Sunday morning, Madison Hours hold its monthly Pancake Breakfast. All pancakes are organic and vegan with nuts or fruits. The breakfast also features oven-roasted potatoes, organic fair trade coffee, orange juice, and live music. Madison HOURS promotes local trade through local currency. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street from 8:30 to 11. Check madisonhours.org.

Sunday evening, OutThere hosts a gathering at OutReach. OutThere is an LGBTQA group for young adults ages 18-24 whose is to create a safe space & group for younger LGBTA people to meet one another, socialize, gain support, and to provide resources to the community. OutThere povides food and beverages. This is at OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, from 5 to 10. For more information, check outtheremadison.org or call 255-8582.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

This afternoon, the Rainbow Connection meets at OutReach. The Rainbow Connection is a gathering of LGBTQ people who have dealt with mental health issues. This is at OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, from 4 to 6. For more information, email info@lgbtoutreach.org or call 255-8582.

This evening, Community Groundworks at Troy Gardens and the Northside Artists Group host an opening for “Celebrating the Land: The Joy of Troy Gardens”. The exhibit comes from twenty-two artists who offer their renditions through photography, painting, drawing, wall sculpture, and fiber art. This is at Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue, from 5 to 7. For more information contact Carolyn at 244-2909.

This evening, the Urban League of Greater Madison is hosting a forum with members of Dane County’s African American community to discuss ways the Urban League can support the education and employment needs and aspirations of African American children, youth, and adults in greater Madison. This is at the Urban League's new headquarters, 2222 South Park Street, from 5:30 to 7:30. Check ulgm.org or call 729-1200.

This evening, the Open University of the Left hosts a discussion on the capitalist economic crisis. This is at the Stendhal Parlor, 404 South Park Street above the University Audio store at 6:30. Enter at the rear of building. Call 442-8399 to arrange for participation.

On the 2nd Thursday of each month, The Silly Yak Bakery & Bread Barn donates 10% of its day’s sales to an organization in and around Madison. This Thursday's recipient is Three Gaits Therapeutic Center in Stoughton. Three Gaits is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide an effective therapeutic horsemanship program for children, youth, and adults with disabilities and special needs. The Silly Yak Bakery & Bread Barn is located at 7866 Mineral Point Road.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Wednesday afternoon the Hawthorne branch library hosts drummer, Elmore Lawson leading a drumming circle for people of all ages. This is at 2:00 in 2707 East Washington Avenue. Call 246-4548 for details.

Wednesday evening “The Rock County Progressives” will hold a memorial service for the Gulf. They will mourn the eleven workers dead, the devastation of wildlife, and the possible loss of a way of life. They will also quote “celebrate the rich cultural and natural heritage of this unique region.” This is in the North Pavilion of the Riverside Park in Janesville. A potluck at 6:00 is followed by the memorial service. Call 608-322-2889 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.

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.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Tuesday evening the Sequoya branch of the Madison Public Library holds a chess game meeting. This is at 6:00 in 4340 Tokay Boulevard. Call 266-6385 for details.

Tuesday evening Olbrich Gardens has the next in its ‘Concerts in the Garden’ series. It is the Capitol City Band featuring “band favorites. These are every Tuesday evening at 7:00 through July at 3330 Atwood Avenue. Call 246-4550 for details.

Through July in the Mifflin Street Madison Public Library there is an art display. Jason Skoog uses mixed media on paper to create colorful, imaginative worlds with open-ended narratives. This features both small and large works populated by a variety of intriguing characters and objects like sailors, station wagons, gazelles and swimming pools. This is at 201 West Mifflin Street Call 266-6345 for details.

Catholic Charities announces the “Caring for Myself” Program. It is an education program designed to support the health and well-being of African American primary caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. Please contact Marian Slaughter, 256-2358 to get or give help.

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.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour the host plays polka music show for the fifth of July. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 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.

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.