Friday, August 27, 2010

Tonight at the Monona Terrace Rooftop, 1 John Nolen Drive, Dane Dances holds its weekly event. The music begins at 5:30 with DJ Lauri followed by VO5 Band, with another set by DJ Lauri, and finishing with Christopher's Project. For more information, call 358-5894 or check danedances.org.

This weekend is the Mega Used Book Sale benefiting Wisconsin Books to Prisoners. Since 2006, Wisconsin Books to Prisoners, a project of Rainbow Bookstore Co-op, has provided thousands of books to inmates in WI prisons, as well as to LGBT prisoners nationwide. Rainbow Bookstore believes that reading is a basic human right and that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn and grow through books, including those who are incarcerated. This is at Orton Park at the corner of Few and Rutledge Streets Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 6. Check rainbowbookstore.org for drop off locations.

Tomorrow, Mad City Chickens holds a Coop Tour. The free, self-guided tour seeks to teach the public about backyard chickens. A map of the tour with addresses and descriptions of the host coops and flocks is madcitychickens.com. This is Saturday from 9 to 1.

Sunday is the Annual Black-Latino Unity Picnic. The picnic is a part of a long-term project called Black-Latino Unity, which tries to erase divisions and build bridges between the struggles of the black and Latino communities. This event is free and features food, music, information for the community, and other activities. This begins on Sunday at noon at Penn Park off of Park Street on Dane. Check ulgm.org for more details.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Madison's End Hate Photo Shoot Campaign is being held today from 12-7pm in the Great Hall of Memorial Union. Come find out about LGBT issues facing the community, hear from guest speakers, and show your support for equality and the end to hate by taking your very own picture. Hair and make-up is available along with refreshments.

Today on WORT's “A Public Affair”, host Allen Ruff hosts Steven Salaita, author of "Anti-Arab Racism in the USA: Where It Comes From and What It Means." They'll be discussing the whole issue of the construction of a mosque near "Ground Zero" and the controversy regarding Barack Obama's identity. This is on WORT at noon. Call 256-2001 with questions.

This evening, the 100 Black Men of Madison hold the “Backpack Stuffing Party”. The 100 Black Men of Madison, their significant others, friends and many volunteers will fill the more than 1,500 backpacks with school supplies for both elementary and middle school students in one night. This is at the National Guard Armory, 2402 Bowman St at 5:00 and should finish around 8:00pm or 8:30pm. For more information on the 100 Black Men of Madison organization and their programs, go to 100blackmenmadison.org.

This evening, the People's Economic Project of the Peregrine Forum hosts a discussion entitled "Thoughts on the Transition to a Sustainable Society". 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.

The Freewheel Community Bicycle Workshop is seeking donations for their new South Park location. They are a community bicycle workshop run by volunteers with a range of bicycle skills. They are actively seeking bikes and parts, tools, supplies and monetary donations. They are open Thursdays at 5:30 at 1804 South Park Street, Suite 5. For details call 217-6632.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

This evening Jazz at Five free live jazz series features the Madison Mellophonium Jazz Orchestra. The Suzanne Grzanna Quartet opens. This is at 5:00 by 100 State Street. Call 698-8216 for details.

This evening Progressive Dane hosts their general membership meeting. On the agenda are a Zoning Code Re-write, a City Ethics Update and a decision on whether to endorse Ben Manski in his run for Wisconsin Assembly District seventy seven. This is at 6:30 in Madison Public Library’s downtown Branch, 201 West Mifflin Street. Call 358-2940 for details.

This evening “Profs” (the Public Representation of the Organization of the Faculty Senate) holds a forum of the Democratic candidates in the race for the seventy-seventh Assembly District. This is at 7:00 in room 1325 of the Health Sciences Learning Center. Call 273-9273 for details.

The Freewheel Community Bicycle Workshop is seeking donations for their new South Park location. They are a community bicycle workshop run by volunteers with a range of bicycle skills. They are actively seeking bikes and parts, tools, supplies and monetary donations. They are open Thursdays at 5:30 at 1804 South Park Street, Suite 5. For details call 217-6632.

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.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

This afternoon at Outreach Center a panel of LGBTIQ seniors tell how they have used or are using Dane County senior services, including retirement housing. This is at 2:30 in 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-8252 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on A Public Affair host “Esty Dinur” speaks with Economics Professor, Richard Wolff about the international economic meltdown. Call 256-2001 for details.

Networks Exchange, needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan. It is associated with the “AIDS Network.” They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.

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.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Today at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Norm Stockwell speaks with reporter Justine Sharrock about her new book, "Tortured: When Good Soldiers Do Bad Things."Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening the Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice holds a gathering to connect with the Buddhist Community. This is at 6:30 in 2116 Jefferson Street. Call 255-0376 for details.

This evening there is a local chapter meeting of the Weston A. Price Foundation. There will be discussion and networking followed by “farm sales.” This is in the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street at 7:00. Call 221-8696 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour, Nature’s Bakery hosts their fortieth anniversary celebration. It will feature the music they play while they work. Each of the current bakers will pick out one or two of their favorite songs. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Brenda Konkel speaks with Scott McDonell, County Board Chair on the budget, the sheriff and other various county board issues. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow evening Outreach is forming Room to Breath. It is for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who are truly committed to stopping smoking. It will be a combination of education and support group to offer members strategies to become non-smokers. It will meet Tuesdays at 6:00 for seven weeks in 600 Williamson Street. A brief phone screening is required. For details call 255-8582.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Tonight at the Monona Terrace Rooftop, 1 John Nolen Drive, Dane Dances holds its weekly event. The music begins at 5:30 with DJ Lauri followed by The Jimmys, with another set by DJ Lauri, and finishing with Que Flavor. More information at danedances.org.

The Dane County Humane Society offers low cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats. 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 x103 for an appointment or details.

Tonight, the Madison Hostel hosts a Latin Music & Dance Fundraiser entitled “The Spice Is Right”. This features the farewell guitar performance of Madison’s own Jaime Guiscafre with Chris Bocast on ambient guitar Along with free lessons and performances by leading dance companies. This is a fundraiser for the hostel. The event begins at 7 at the Hostel at the corner of South Butler and King Streets. For more information contact madisonhostel@yahoo.com or 441-0144.

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 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, and the Mansion Hill East tour begins at 11 am and meets in the Edgewater Hotel Lobby, 666 Wisconsin Avenue. There is a small charge. For more information about the tours visit www.madisontrust.org.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Wisconsin Capitol Pride is still in need of additional volunteers for this weekend. If interested, contact the Volunteer Coordinator Tim Cypher at volunteer@wisconsincapitolpride.org for more information on needs.

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 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.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

This evening Jazz at Five free live jazz series features five nights of regional and local jazz talent. It will host Gerri DiMaggio as the headline act with the Dan Trudell Trio. This is at 5:00 in 100 State Street. For details contact 310-4454.

This afternoon the organization, Outreach is collaborating with a lesbian retired senior case manager to provide information from several Dane County senior-serving agencies. This includes the Dane County Transportation Manager, the Mobility Manager and a representative with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Similar presentations will be held through December in 600 Williamson Street at 2:00. 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.

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, August 17, 2010

This evening the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom host Leila Pine and Craig McComb, immigrant and human rights activists who spent time in Tucson near the Arizona and Mexico border. They will report on their work with a humanitarian aid organization in Tucson. This is in Saint Mark's Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce Street at 7:00. Call 698-3947 for details.

This evening the Peregrine Forum hosts a screening of "Oily Business", a collection of recent documentaries covering the 1969 Santa Barbara and 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spills and other events. This is at 6:30 in the “The Mason Lounge,” 416 South Park Street. Call 442-8399 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 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.

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, August 16, 2010

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour the hosts bring in spoken word from local talent. 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.

"The Wheelchair Recycling Program offers low cost, refurbished mobility and medical equipment to people that may not have the resources to obtain them 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 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 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.

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. Contact 426 West Gilman Street or 257-6050 for details.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Tonight, Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts Dan La Botz who will speak on “The Labor Movement, the Left, and the Elections”. La Botz is a radical author, activist, and current Socialist Party candidate for the U.S. Senate. This is at the Bookstore, 426 West Gilman, at 7. For more information, call the bookstore at 257-6050.

Tonight at the Monona Terrace Rooftop, 1 John Nolen Drive, Dane Dances holds its weekly event. The music begins at 5:30 with DJ Lauri followed by Ladies Must Swing, with another set by DJ Lauri, and finishing with Grupo Candela. For more information, call 358-5894 or check danedances.org.

Tonight, Madison Infoshop continues its Summer Out-Door Movie Series with “Wall-E”. The film chronicles the life of a robot named WALL-E, designed to clean up waste left behind on Earth. He eventually falls in love with another robot named EVE, and follows her into outer space on an adventure that changes both his destiny and that of humanity. This is at Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street, at dusk. Bring snacks and a pillow or blanket. For more details, call 262-9036 or check madisoninfoshop.org.

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.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

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 Common Threads, a support organization for those on the autistic spectrum. The Silly Yak Bakery & Bread Barn is located at 7866 Mineral Point Road.

This evening, the People's Economic Project of the Peregrine Forum hosts a discussion entitled "Why Capitalist Economies Are Prone to Crises and Mature Capitalist Economies to Slow Growth & Stagnation". 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, the Climate Ground Zero Road Show. Climate Ground Zero is an ongoing campaign of non-violent civil resistance in southern West Virginian to end mountaintop removal for coal. This is at Faux-Op, 1151 East Johnson Street, at 7. Check climategroundzero.net for more details.

Dane County CASA seeks community volunteers to participate in its fall training for new volunteer child advocates. CASA volunteers work with and advocate for abused and neglected children under the supervision of Dane County Juvenile Courts. Volunteers visit assigned children, write reports to the court, and advocate for the best interests of the children they serve. Volunteers must be 21 years old and be able to commit 1 year of service. For more information, check danecountycasa.org or call 266-9102.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

This evening Jazz at Five kicks off. The series features five nights of top regional and local jazz. Tonight it will be “Madisalsa.” This is at one hundred State Street at 5:00. Call 310-4454 for details.

This evening Outreach’s Q-Cinema presents the film “Law of Desire”. Reportedly quote “Antonio Banderas is gay and part of a mystery, murder and comedy”. This is at 6:30 in 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-6050 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. 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, August 10, 2010

This afternoon the “Family Farm Defenders” host a cooking demo with “chef Rocky Barnette” and the “Food Water and Water Watch” "Fair Food or Bust" Road Trip Team! This is at the Jenifer and Brearly corner of the Eastside Farmers Market at 4:00. Call 260-0900 for details.

This evening there is a discussion entitled, “Madison’s Homeless: what is being done for emergency shelter?” These are presentations from those who are providing emergency shelter. This is at 5:00 in “First United Methodist church”, 203 Wisconsin Avenue. Dinner will be provided. Call 255-5147 extension 23 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 Insurgent Radio Kiosk needs a volunteer co-producer, engineers and readers. They may take as little as forty-five minutes 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, August 9, 2010

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.

This evening Physician’s for Social Responsibility host “Lanterns for Peace.” It is to remember the anniversary of the nuclear bombs dropped on Japan by the United States. The observance will reflect on visions of a peaceful world. Participants will use art supplies to make paper lanterns to float and write letters and petitions to Congress. This is at 7:00 in the Tenney Park Shelter. Call 232-9945 for details.

This evening “Bankster USA” and others host Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Simon Johnson discussing "The Financial Crisis: Where We've Been and Where We Need to Go." He is the editor of “Baseline Scenario”, the most respected blog on the financial crisis. This is in the Overture Center’s Capitol Theater, 201 State Street at 7:00. Call 265-0575 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour the hosts play “Mercury live with heavy liquid metal tunes in the studio.” This is 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 them 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.

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, August 6, 2010

This evening, Absolutely Artand Cafe Zoma host an Opening Reception for artists Dorith Steinberg and Ralph Jumbeck. Dorith Steinberg took up photography as a way to share the scenes she experienced in the US with her family in Israel. Ralph’s exhibition is a combination of acrylic, oil, watercolor paintings, mixed media and prints. The exhibit runs through August. Keith Hampton will provide music. This is at Absolutely Art, 2322 Atwood Avenue, from 5 to 9. Call 249-9100 for more information or check absolutelyartllc.com.

Tonight at the Monona Terrace Rooftop, 1 John Nolen Drive, Dane Dances holds its weekly event. The music begins at 5:30 with DJ Lauri followed by the Eddie Butts Band, with another set by DJ Lauri, and finishing by Primitive Culture. For more information, call 358-5894 or check danedances.org.

Tonight, Madison Infoshop continues its Summer Out-Door Movie Series with “Plague Dogs!” It is an animated adaptation of Richard Adams' novel where two dogs, Snitter and Rowf, escape from a research laboratory and try to survive in the wild with the help of a cunning fox. This is at Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street, at dusk. Bring snacks and a pillow or blanket. For more details, call 262-9036 or check madisoninfoshop.org.

Tomorrow, Kidlinks World Inc. presents the 5th annual Africa Alive. Africa Alive is a fundraiser, from which 100% of the proceeds raised will go directly to benefit AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Southern Africa. Entertainment includes WADOMA West African Dance, Tani Diakite, Tony Castaneda, Andy Ewen, African drumming, Spoken Word Poetry, and many activities. This is at the Capital Brewery, 7734 Terrace Avenue in Middleton, at 2. There is a suggested donation. For more information, contact Cristianne Wendler at 658-1772 or cawtravels@yahoo.com.

Sunday afternoon, Affordable Coop Housing Open House is showcasing MCCs plans to develop a new family friendly housing cooperative at Yahara View located on Madison’s near east side with focus on rehabbing the building with sustainability focus. Afterwards attendees are invited back to Syntropy Cooperative House on Jennifer Street for one of their typical home cooked co-op meals and get a tour of an existing MCC cooperative house. This is at 437 Thornton Avenue near Marquette Elementary School from 3 to 5 with the dinner after 5. For more information, call Adam Porton at 251 – 2667 or visit madisoncommunity.coop.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

This evening, the Colombia Film series continues with “Secrets of the Choco”. The documentary looks at the choices for development facing the Choco in Colombia, one of the largest relatively unspoiled rainforests on the planet. It still has thousands of undiscovered plants and animals, and contains undisturbed ancient forests and shorelines, but large scale development plans and the impending completion of the Pan American Highway threaten the future of the Choco and the lives of the blacks and Indians who live along the banks of its maze of rivers. This is in Room 336 of Ingraham Hall on the UW Campus at 6. For more information, email csn@igc.org.

This evening Rock River Communities hold a free rain garden workshop. Suzanne Wade, the Upper and Lower Rock River Basin Educator, will lead the group with information on planning a new rain garden and how to keep it growing strong all year long. This is at Beloit City Hall, 100 State Street, from 6 to 8:30. Contact Rebecca at rdill@biodiverse.org or 773-496-4020 to reserve a spot.

Tonight, Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts a poetry reading with Robert Philipson. He is the author of “Very Good-Looking Seeks Same: Gay Profiles in Search of Love”. This is at the Bookstore, 426 West Gilman, at 7. For more information, call the bookstore at 257-6050.

This weekend is the 7th Annual Sugar Maple Traditional Music Festival. Presented by the Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective, the festival is a two-day outdoor festival that celebrates traditional music and dance through performances, educational workshops, and interactive jam sessions. This is Saturday and Sunday at Lake Farm County Park in the south part of Madison. Check sugarmaplefest.org or call 227-8685 for details.

Sharon Kilfoy is seeking help to paint the mural depicting Madison’s labor history at the Labor Temple at 1602 S Park Street. The times are Mondays & Wednesdays from 5 to 8. and Tuesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 6. Call Sharon Kilfoy at 658-3736 for more information.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

This evening Outreach, LGBT organization hosts a Cancer Networking Group, known at “Gilda’s Club.” – a networking group for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or an ally of the LGBT community and want a safe space to share about their cancer connection. They will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00. For details call 255-8582.

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.

Today participants can see free-flying butterflies of all kinds while meandering through Olbrich Garden’s Bolz Conservatory. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue daily 10:00 to 4:00 through August 8. Call 246-4550 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, August 3, 2010

This evening Madison Public Libraries host a fun-filled family concert at Olbrich Gardens. Participants may listen to music by Stuart Stotts and quote “play with bubbles and other water-related fun”. This is at 6:30. Call 266-6345 for details.

Today participants can see free-flying butterflies while meandering through Olbrich Garden’s Bolz Conservatory. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue daily 10:00 to 4:00 through August 8. Call 246-4550 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 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, August 2, 2010

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.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour host, Stacy Harbaugh of “A Public Affair” and her friend, John Kraniak of the Saturday Jazz program, “Entertainment” host a program for Stacy’s birthday. This is 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 them 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.

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.

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

Today participants can see free-flying butterflies while meandering through Olbrich Garden’s Bolz Conservatory. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue daily 10:00 to 4:00 through August 8. Call 246-4550 for details.