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.