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.