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.