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.