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.