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.