Friday, October 1, 2010

This afternoon, the Classics Graduate Forum, the Department of Classics, the Department of History, and the Classics Society host Mark Payne, Associate Professor Classics, Fundamentals, and the College at the University of Chicago. His talk is entitled “Pre- and Post-Humanities: Animal Studies, Classical Studies, and New Directions in Critical Theory”. This is in Room 104 of Van Hise Hall at 4. This is free and open to the public. Check the events section at classics.lss.wisc.edu for more details.

Tonight, Absolutely Art & Café Zoma present Barbara Westfall and Lily Hoywer-Winfield as their featured artists for the month of October. Barbara Westfall show is titled “Still Wandering”. She is an artist, educator and curator specializing in creating and examining works of art that weave the connections between art, people and natural environment. Lily Hoyer-Winfield's show is titled “Dilly Dally” and will highlight the various mediums that inspire her right now: fabric, needlework, painting on paper and wood. Andy Ewen, of Honor Among Thieves, will play acoustic Blues Rock and Bunky’s Café will provide the food. This is at Absolutely Art, 2322 Atwood Avenue, from 5 to 9. Check absolutelyartllc.com for more details.

Tomorrow, the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice hosts its Annual Assembly with a discussion on immigrant rights with speciali guests Christine Neumann-Ortiz and Chip Beriet. Christine Neumann-Ortiz is the founding Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera in Milwaukee and Chip Beriet is the Senior Analyst at Public Research Associates in Massachusetts. There is a registration fee, which includes speakers, lunch, groups, and more. This is at River Arts Center, 105 9th Street in Prairie du Sac from 9:30 to 4. To register, check wnpj.org.

Sunday is the 25th International Kite Fly For Peace. The event includes kites flown by regional kite fliers, sport kites, show kites, high-flying deltas, ground displays, music& kite making for kids. This is at McKee Farms Park near the corner of Fish Hatchery Road and McKee Road in Fitchburg. This is free and open to the public. Contact Paul Fieber at 271-8265.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Today, the Safe Communities Falls Prevention Task Force hosts a workshop titled "Only Leaves Should Fall: Clear the Path for a Healthier Life". Each participant will have an opportunity to determine his/her own risk for falls and learn about resources to address the risks. This is at the Senior Center, 4410 Lacy Road in Fitchburg from 11:30 to 2:30. Check safercommunity.net/fallsprevention/taskforce.

This evening, the Industrial Workers of the World hold their monthly Membership Meeting. This is athe the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street, at 6:45. Call 255-1800 or 262-9036 for more details.

Tonight, Clean Wisconsin hosts the Inaugural Event of the Doug La Follette Environmental Speakers Program. The speaker is Kassie Siegel who was the lead lawyer responsible for getting the polar bear listed as an endangered species. Shewill discuss what’s at stake in some of today’s hottest climate battles and how you can help save the planet before it’s too late. This is at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, from 7 to 8 and is free and open to the public. Visit cleanwisconsin.org for more details about the event.

This weekend is the Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival featuring exhibits, speakers, live music, plus rally on Sunday at 3:00 pm with a march to the State Capitol. This is Saturday and Sunday on the UW Library Mall. Check madisonhempfest.com for details.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

This evening Rainbow Bookstore hosts authors, Daniel Kehlmann and Monique Truong. This is at 5:30 in Promenade Hall of the Overture Center, 201 State Street. Call 257-6050 for details.

This evening LACIS with support from the University of Wisconsin Press hosts author Susana Chavez-Silverman. She will discuss her book “Scenes from La Cuenca de Los Angeles.” This is at 5:30 in the Wisconsin Studio room at the “Overture Center,”201 State Street. Call 258-4177 for details.

This evening authors, Andrea Jones and Patrick Rothfuss host a discussion of “Fantasy and Beliefs. This is at7:30 in the Wisconsin Studio of the Overture Center, 201 State Street. Call 258-4177 for details.

This evening there is a free public screening of the 1974 documentary about the Vietnam War, “Hearts and Minds.” This is in room 1101 of the “Humanities building” at 6:30. Call 442-8399 for details.

This evening Rainbow Bookstore presents Crosshaxtch. The poetry series quote “shakes down boundaries between academy and diverse communities.” Guests include Doctor Daniel Kunene, Professor Emeritus of African Languages and Literature at University of Wisconsin, Madison and quote “Lord Byron.” This is at 7:00 in 426 West Gilman Street. Call 257-6050 for details.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

This evening Leila Pine and Craig McComb host a presentation entitled, “Deaths and Militarism at the Arizona-Mexico Border” based upon their recent work with “No More Deaths/No Mas Muertes.” This includes an update on SB 1070 and the ongoing boycott of Arizona. It is at 7:00 in the WilMar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street. Call 695-2695for details.

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.

Lifepoint needle exchange program is associated with the AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin. It prevents spread of HIV by trading used needles for clean ones. They are anonymous, free and mobile. They offer HIV and Hepatitis C testing. In Madison participants may call 332-6169 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.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635.

Monday, September 27, 2010

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour the guest is Community Shares of Wisconsin, the nation’s oldest social action fund. They recently added fourteen new groups this year. They will hold their annual awards celebration and fundraising event on October fourteenth. This is at 7:00. 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.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635

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.

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.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Tomorrow, REAP Food Group holds its 12th Annual Food for Thought Festival. Highlights include keynote speaker Ann Cooper, the renegade lunch lady, exhibits from 50-plus groups and businesses, kid’s activities, cooking demonstrations, and lots of local food. This is on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard from 8 to 1:30. Check reapfoodgroup.org for more information.

Tomorrow is the Best Vgean Chili Fest and Silent Auction. This is a benefit fundraiser or Alliance for Animals. The speaker of the event is Anthony Marr, Environmentalist and Animal Rights activist, and founder of Heal our Planet Earth. There is an admission charge. This is at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa Street, from 5:30 to 8:30. Check allanimals.org for details.

Sunday, the Rape Crisis Center hosts the 15th Annual Java Jive, a coffee tasting to benefit the Center. The event features live jazz from the Jan Wheaton Trio, and a silent auction. There is a suggested donation and is at the Brink Lounge, 701 East Washington Avenue, from 9 am to 12:30 pm. Check danecountyrcc.org or call 251-5126 for more information.

Sunday, the Madison Infoshop holds an Open House and Book Sale featuring zines, a lending library, baked goods and a huge book sale to support Wisconsin Books to Prisoners. This is at the Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street, from 11 to 7. Call 262-9036 for details.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Today, the South Madison Farmers’ Market hosts a celebration. It includes free youth activities, music and dance performances from 4 to 6. Special guests, the Dja-Rara dancers and musicians from Haiti & Brooklyn perform from 5 to 6 as part of the Madison World Music Festival. The Market begins at 2. This is at the Villager Mall, 2300 South Park Street and in the event of rain, activities will move indoors to UW Space Place. For information call Jody Wortsman at 260-8098.

This evening, Madison Bus Advocates holds its annual meeting. Bill Schaefer, director of the Transportation, will discuss the new five year transit plan. This is at the Memorial Unit at 6. Check Today in the Union for room details. Check busadvocates.org for more details.

This evening, the Community and Resistance Tour stops in Madison. The tour seeks to communicate about current struggles for justice and liberation, from the current BP Oil Drilling Disaster devastating the Gulf Coast to nooses hung in the northern Louisiana town of Jena. This is at the Bayview Community Center, 601 Bayview, at 6. Check communityandresistance.wordpress.com for more details.

South Central of Wisconsin's Move to Amend needs volunteers to circulate petitions at Food for Thought Festival and at Willy Street Fair both Saturday and Sunday. The petitions ask the City of Madison to place a resolution on Madison's Spring Ballot affirming that constitutional rights must be protected for people, not corporations. To volunteer, contact info2share@hotmail.com or scwmta@gmail.com. Information on the ballot effort can be found at:www.scwmta.org.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

This evening there is a general membership meeting for Progressive Dane. On the agenda is the “Move to Amend” signature drive. The drive’s focus is to roll back the fallout from the quote “Citizens United” decision and the role of corporate money in politics and policymaking. This is in the Mifflin Street Library at 6:30. For details call 358-2940.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where it apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635

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 in 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.

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.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

This afternoon the Mellon and White Science and Print Culture Workshop holds an introductory meeting. It will include a discussion of Adrian Johns’ Pharmaceutical Piracy Origins of Medical Patenting. He is a science historian. This is at 3:00 in the SLIS Commons of 4207 Helen C. White Hall. Call 263-2900 for details.

This evening the People's Economics Project of the Peregrine Forum discusses “The Conserver Society: a Model for Sustainability”. This is at 6:30 in 404 South Park Street, above the University Audio store. Call 442-8399 for details.

This evening the Haven’s Center shows the film, “An Inconvenient Truth.” This is at 7:15 in room 6210 of the Social Science Building, 180 Observatory Drive. Call 262-1420 for details. The films are free and open to the public. This is part of a series.

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.

Lifepoint needle exchange program is associated with the AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin.”It prevents spread of HIV by trading used needles for clean ones. They are anonymous, free and mobile and offer HIV and Hepatitis C testing. In Madison participants may call 332-6169 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.

Monday, September 20, 2010

This morning the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees local 171 holds an informational picket to protest the decision to contract out food service work normally performed by Local 171 members. This is at the “Wisconsin Institute for Discovery” in the 1300 Block of University Avenue at 6:00. Call 256-5111 for details.

This evening the Madison Infoshop features a showing of the film. Rebels with a Cause. It documents the quote “rise and fall” of the group Students for a Democratic Society. This is in room 1101 of the Humanities Building at 6:30. Call 262-9036 for details.

This evening WORT’s Access Hour Savage class war radio has a couple of the active union stewards that work at the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

This and next evening the Haven’s Center shows the film, “An Inconvenient Truth.” This is at 7:15 in room 6210 of the Social Science Building, 180 Observatory Drive. Call 262-1420 for details. The films are free and open to the public. This is part of a series.

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.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Tomorrow, Madison Community Cinema, sponsored by Madison Public Library and Independent Lens/ITVS, presents the film “Copyright Criminals”. The film examines the history and influence of musical sampling, provoking debates about copyright, compensation, and creativity in the age of intellectual property. A panel discussion follows. This is at the Central Library, 201 West Mifflin Street, at 1. Email mettauer@scls.lib.wi.us.

Tomorrow afternoon, there is a benefit for Madison Quakers entitled “ Vietnam: Moving Forward, a Time for Healing”. This event features former Madison mayor, Paul Soglin, and a slide show of current Vietnam solidarity projects by Mike Boehm. This is at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa Street, from 3:30 to 5. For more information, call 244-9505 or email tinhkhe@yahoo.com.

Tomorrow, the Center for Conscious Living holds a celebration and fundraiser for Heifer International featuring Brazilian music from O Trem Dos Tres, plus World Beat with DJ Wyatt Agard. The event aslo has kids activities until 8 pm. There is a suggested donation. This is at the Center for Conscious Living, 849 East Washinton Avenue, from 4 to 1. Check livingonpurpose.org for more details.

Sunday, the Christian Peacemaker Team shares an update on their work in the South Hebron Hills entitled “Palestine: Dangerous Passage to School”. Their mission is an on-going project in a small town called atTuwani, providing witness and support to Palestinian children as they travel each day from the nearby village of Tuba, to attend school. This event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice. This is free and open the public and is at the Goodman Community, 149 Wabesa Street, at 5. Email stefania@wnpj.org or call 250-9240.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Tomorrow, Eight local artists take to the streets to reclaim parking spots by turning them into temporary city parks. The project is the first time Madison will participate in internationalPark(ing) Day to make a statement about the huge amount of community space given up for cars. Check a video on the concept at vimeo.com/6853213. This is on the 1900 Block of Atwood Avenue, from 10 to 8.

Saturday is the Conquer Chiari Walk Across America 2010. The Walk is a series of coordinated awareness & fundraising 5k run or walks being held across the country on the same day. Chiari is a neurological disorder where the brain descends out of the skull and puts pressure on the spine. There is a suggested donation. Registration begins at 8:30 AM at Brittingham Park, 700 Brittingham Place. Check conquerchiari.org for more information.

Saturday, Echo Valley Hope sponsors a Celebration of International Day of Peace. The event includes folksingers Anna Stange and Galynne Goodwill, The Dances of Universal Peace, and Makere Ruka Te Karoko, a grandmother of the ancient Waitaha people of New Zealand. This is at at Echo Valley Farm in Ontario, Wisconsin from 10 to 6. For more information, contact Dena Eakles at 608-337-4871 or check echovalleyhope.org.

Sunday, the UW School of Veterinary Medicine holds a Dog Jog Fundraiser for Homeless Animals. The dog jog is an annual 2 mile run/walk sponsored by that raises money for animal humane organizations in the area. It is at 10 in Parking Lot 60 at the west end of the UW campus. There is an advance registration fee. Check dogjog.org or call 263-1010 for more details.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where it apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635

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 in 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.

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.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

This evening the Dane County chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America holds their Monthly Meeting. The speaker will be John E. Peck of the Family Farm Defenders. He will be speaking on Moving From Food Crisis to Food Sovereignty. This is in Anderson Auditorium” of Predolin Hall in Edgewood College” at 7:00. Call 260-0900 for details.

This evening Rainbow Bookstore hosts a talk by and discussion with Cindy Milstein. This will be based on her new book entitled, Anarchism and Its Aspirations. This is at 7:00 in 426 West Gilman Street. Call 257-6050 for details.

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.

“Lifepoint” needle exchange program is associated with the AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin. It prevents spread of HIV by trading used needles for clean ones. They are anonymous, free and mobile and offer HIV and Hepatitis C testing. In Madison participants may call 332-6169 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.

Monday, September 13, 2010

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

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour the hosts describe what Schools of Hope is, why it’s needed, and how listeners might get involved. The hope in this program is to inspire new recruits for tutoring kids that need it. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Cynthia Lin speaks with Jackie Kendall, outgoing director of the Midwest Academy (a community organizing training and technical assistance institute). They will discuss her decades of organizing and training work and perspectives on the state of and needs for organizing today. Call 256-2001 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 quote “open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.” They accept donations. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Tonight, Fighting Bob Fest kicks of with speakers at the Barrymore Theater. The show features Laura Flanders, Thom Hartmann, Senator Russ Feingold, Professor Daniel Kunene, Jim Hightower, and Greg Palast. There is a ticket charge. This is at Barrymore Theater, 2090 Atwood Avenue, at 7:30. Check barrymorelive.com for more details.

Tomorrow, the Mexican & Central American Independence Festival takes place at Warner Park. This features kid's activities, two stages with 20 performances of traditional dance and live music, a cultural exhibition and food vendors. Festival revenue supports scholarships awarded to Latino high school students. This is in Warner Park on Madison's Northeast side from 10 am to 9 pm. For more information, contact Jorge (Hoar Hey) at 240-0289 or festival.madisonlatino.com.

Tomorrow evening after Frighting Bob Fest, Doctor Bob Reuschlein hosts four speakers who will talk on progressive issues. The speakersare Bob Reuschlein on "Peace Economics", Buzz Davis on "War Criminals", Kevin Barrett on "War Justification Incidents", and Jo Ann Oravec on "Bullying". An open mike follows the event. This event is free and open to the public and is at Thunderbird Lanes, 1117 8th Street in Baraboo across Hwy 33 from the Fairgrounds & M&I Bank. It begins at 5 with speakers at 5:15 and the open mike at 6. Check realeconomy.com for more information.

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.

Thursday, September 9, 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 Capital K9s. Capital K-9s is a nonprofit organization comprised of area volunteers to assist the Madison Police Department in establishing and maintaining a patrol K-9 unit. The Silly Yak Bakery & Bread Barn is located at 7866 Mineral Point Road.

Tonight, Madison's Independent Media kicks of Fighting Bob Fest with a People's Media Bash. Featured performers are Marques Bovre & SoDang Yang, Bonobo Secret Handshake, and The Pinch. This is at the High Noon Saloon, 701 East Washington Avenue, beginning at 6:30. There is a suggested donation. For more information check high-noon.com.

Tonight, Strollers Theatre opens “84 Charing Cross Road” by Helen Hanff. It is a true story based on the playwright’s long-distance relationship with Frank, a bookstore owner in London, and the ensuing friendships with the quirky staff of the shop. The cast features Stephanie Monday as Helene and Steve Myck as Frank. This runs through October 2 on the Evjue Stage at the Bartell Theatre, 113 East Mifflin Street. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm; Fridays at 8pm; and Saturdays at both 4pm and 8pm. Call 661-9696 x2 for tickets.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

This evening the live Jazz at Five series closes. The finale features Hot Club of Detroit, a gypsy-swing jazz quintet with special guest, Connie Evingson on lead vocals. This starts at 5:00 in 100 State Street. Call 310-4454 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Allen Ruff speaks with historian Ellen Shrecker, author of “The Lost Soul of Higher Education: Corporatization, the Assault on Academic Freedom, and the End of the American University.” For details call 256-2001 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 in 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, September 7, 2010

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.

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.

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 426West Gilman Street 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.

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.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Today at noon the South Central Federation of Labor holds LaborFest 2010. Music will be provided by Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeans and The Westside Andy and Mel Ford Band.”There will be a magic show, lots of good food, face painting and balloons. This is at the Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street until 5:30. Call 256-5111 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour there is a program about Caribbean adventure sailing expeditions; personal dreams and taking risk to fulfill them. This will be intertwined with a discussion of the modern affairs of the Caribbean, its culture and music. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Lifepoint needle exchange program is associated with the “AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin.” It prevents spread of HIV by trading used needles for clean ones. They are anonymous, free and mobile and offer HIV and Hepatitis C testing. In Madison participants may call 332-6169 for details.