Monday, November 29, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

This evening the “Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom” holds a Book Club meeting. The discussion will concern the book, “The Lacuna”. Dinner at “El Pastor” restaurant, 2010 South Park Street, will followed by a discussion of the book. This is in another location. Call 250-9240 for details.

From now through January 2 “NECA” (National Electrical Contractors Association), the “International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers” (IBEW) and others have constructed the “Holiday Fantasy in Lights.” These are light pictures of bulldozers, Santa and his sleigh, a Menorah and other holiday items. This is in Olin- Turville Park across from the Coliseum daily from dusk to dawn. Call 239-7888 for details.

This month Mother Fool's Coffeehouse and Michigan artist “John French” offer radiant oil paintings. This is at 1101 Williamson Street in Madison. This is on-going daily. Call 259-1301 for details.

“Lifepoint” needle exchange program is associated with the “AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin.” It prevents the 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.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

This evening “Madison's Common Council” will vote on whether to privatize the “Overture Center”. This will end union jobs despite the hardship it will create. There is at 6:00 outside the City County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Boulevard. Call 256-5111 for details.

This evening the “Haven’s Center” has the next in their fall 2010 film series. This one is entitled, “Why We Fight.” It is about the ”Military/ Industrial Complex.” This is at 7:15 in room 6210 of the Social Science building, 1180 Observatory drive. Call 262-1420 for details.

From now through January 2 “NECA” (National Electrical Contractors Association), the “International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers” (IBEW) and others have constructed the “Holiday Fantasy in Lights.” These are light pictures of a bulldozer, Santa and his sleigh, a Menorah and other holiday items. This is in Olin- Turville Park across from the Coliseum daily from dusk to dawn. Call 239-7888 for details.

This month Mother Fool's Coffeehouse and Michigan artist “John French” offer radiant oil paintings. This is at 1101 Williamson Street in Madison. This is on-going daily. Call 259-1301 for details.

People who cannot afford a lawyer or, are not qualified for free legal representation may get help. They may call the “University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic” at 263-6283.

Monday, November 29, 2010

This evening on “WORT’s Access Hour” there is a discussion on Swankmaster’s book, "Crackin' Up." There will also be some readings and some unusual musical flair. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Today and tomorrow evening the “Haven’s Center” has the next in its fall 2010 film series. This one is entitled, “Why We Fight.” It is about the ”Military/ Industrial Complex.” This is at 7:15 in room 6210 of the Social Science building, 1180 Observatory drive. Call 262-1420 for details.

From now through January 2 the “NECA” (National Electrical Contractors Association), the “International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers” (IBEW) and others have constructed the “Holiday Fantasy in Lights.” These are light pictures of a bulldozer, Santa and his sleigh, a Menorah and other holiday items. This is in Olin- Turville Park across from the Coliseum daily from dusk to dawn. Call 239-7888 for details.

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.

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 other states. They believe that quote “books are tools for learning and can open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.” They accept donations of money or books. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Friday, November 26, 2010

Tomorrow, Women4Women tackles the subject of Dating Do’s and Don’ts and answers the questions of Who, What, Where, When, How and Why. This is at OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, from 3 to 5. Check lgbtoutreach.org for more information.

Sunday, the Arboretum presents a Local Products Expo. It features over 40 vendors with everything from local chocolates, cheeses, honey, wild rice and home canned goods to handmade mittens, scarves, purses, tote bags, jewelry and much more. This is at the Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway, from 10 to 4. Check uwarboretum.org for more details.

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

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

Thursday, November 25, 2010

WYOU seeks musical artists of all genres are invited to create fun, festive and song-filled shows as part of their year-end fundraiser. Each artist will be given 25 minutes in the studio to perform as many songs as will fit within the time limit. The station asks that one song be a holiday song of the artist’s choosing, and adventurous arrangements are encouraged. The fundraiser runs from December 5 through December 12. Interested musicians, artists and bands can contact WYOU at 258-9644. Check wyou.org for more information.

Guitars for Vets provides free music lessons to Vets. After 6 lessons, the student can keep a guitar that has been donated to the Vet Center. Other instruments are available. Call The Madison Vet Center at 264-5342 or stop in at 706 Williamson Street, Suite #4 - across from the Elks Club.

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

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

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

From now through January 2 “NECA” (National Electrical Contractors Association), the “International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers” (IBEW) and others have constructed the “Holiday Fantasy in Lights.” These are light pictures of bulldozers, Santa and his sleigh, a Menorah and other holiday items. This is in Olin- Turville Park across from the Coliseum daily from dusk to dawn. Call 239-7888 for details.

This month Mother Fool's Coffeehouse and Michigan artist “John French” offer radiant oil paintings. This is at 1101 Williamson Street in Madison. This is on-going daily. Call 259-1301 for details.

“Lifepoint” needle exchange program is associated with the “AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin.” It prevents the 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.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners (WBTP) is a non-profit organization sponsoredbyRainbow bookstore that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and other states. They believe that quote “books are tools for learning and can open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.” They accept donations of money or books. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

This afternoon “Madison Urban Ministry” (MUM) hosts a “Re-entry Service Fair.” These are a good way for returning Federal and State prisoners “to help strengthen the community”. “The fairs increase awareness of services and programs available in the Madison area”. This is in the Villager Mall, 2300 South Park Street at 3:30. For details or to RSVP call 256-0906.

Today the “Second Harvest” food bank is holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Donations of non-perishable food items can be dropped off at “Gold's Gym”, 2920 Hard Rock Road in Fitchburg. For details call 661-4653.

From now through January 2 “NECA” (National Electrical Contractors Association), the “International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers” (IBEW) and others have constructed the “Holiday Fantasy in Lights.” These are light pictures of a bulldozer, Santa and his sleigh, a Menorah and other holiday items. This is in Olin- Turville Park across from the Coliseum daily from dusk to dawn. Call 239-7888 for details.

This month Mother Fool's Coffeehouse and Michigan artist “John French” offer radiant oil paintings. This is at 1101 Williamson Street in Madison. This is on-going daily. Call 259-1301 for details.

People who cannot afford a lawyer or, are not qualified for free legal representation may call the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic at 263-6283.

Monday, November 22, 2010

This evening there is the Madison Chapter meeting of the “Weston A. Price” Foundation. It will be followed with discussion, networking and farm sales. This is at 7:00 in the Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer Street. Call 221-8696 for details.

This evening on WORT’s “Access Hour” naturopathic doctor, Doctor Jill Evenson, discusses the philosophy of naturopathic medicine. This is to heal the whole person. There may be an open line. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Cynthia Lin speaks with Maria Federico Brummer from “Save Ethnic Studies”. She teaches in the “Mexican-American Studies” and “Social Justice Education” Programs of the “Tucson Unified School District”, target of the Arizona ethnic studies ban (HB 2281). Call 256-2001 for details.

Through tomorrow the “Second Harvest” food bank is holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Donations of non-perishable food items can be dropped off at “Gold's Gym”, 2920 Hard Rock Road in Fitchburg. For details call 661-4653.

From now through January 2 the “NECA” (National Electrical Contractors Association), the “International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers” (IBEW) and others have constructed the “Holiday Fantasy in Lights.” These are light pictures of a bulldozer, Santa and his sleigh, a Menorah and other holiday items. This is in Olin- Turville Park across from the Coliseum daily from dusk to dawn. Call 239-7888 for details.

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.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Friday, November 19, 2010

Each Friday, International Outreach hosts an English conversation time for international students, native English speakers and families. Activities include short presentations on American and world cultures, English pronunciation, idioms, informal conversation, music, games and short movies. Light refreshments are be served. This is from 6:30-8:30 at 944 East Gorham Street. For more information call Jean Renee at 257-4845.

This evening, A Room of One’s Own Bookstore and the UW-Madison LGBT Campus Center presents the Trans Monologues. Trans Monologues is a night of theater, poems, songs and all other creative expressions of gender identity and expression. Following the Monologues, there is a vigil to remember and honor transgender individuals who have lost their lives. This is at A Room of One’s Own Bookstore ,307 West Johnson, at 6. Check lgbt.wisc.edu for more information.

Tomorrow morning, the Madison Institute hosts the Progressive Roundtable Discussion on “Social Security: Longevity and Fairness” with Dan Cornwell. It is a careful look at funding that shows shortfalls, which are just beginning, will become huge unless changes are made soon to protect future benefits. This is at the Capitol Lakes Retirement Center, 333 West Main Street, from 9 to 11:30. Check themadisoninstitute.org for more details.

WYOU seeks musical artists of all genres are invited to create fun, festive and song-filled shows as part of their year-end fundraiser. Each artist will be given 25 minutes in the studio to perform as many songs as will fit within the time limit. The station asks that one song be a holiday song of the artist’s choosing and adventurous arrangements are encouraged. The fundraiser runs from December 5 through December 12. Interested musicians, artists and bands can contact WYOU at 258-9644. Check wyou.org for more information.

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

Thursday, November 18, 2010

This evening the Mount Horeb Area Sustainability Network hosts a screening of “FLOW: For Love of Water” followed by “Holy Land, WI”. “FLOW” looks at the growing privatization of the world's dwindling fresh water supply with a focus on politics, pollution, human rights, and the emergence of a domineering world water cartel. “Holy Land, WI” is a short film by Meredith Beck Sayre about the possible fate of fifteen effigy mounts that are under a farmer’s feet after the farmer no longer tends the land. This is at Mount Horeb United Methodist Church, 9542 County Road South in Mt. Horeb. Call Marcia Hartwig at 437-7811 or Carolyn Kelly or Frank Fetter at 437-6733 with questions.

This evening, the Peregrine Forum sponsors a discussion entitled “Palestinian and Arab Nationalist Resistance to Zionist Colonization". This is in room 407 at 122 State Street at 6:30. Call 442-8399 for more information.

This evening, the Industrial Workers of the World hold their monthly Madison General membership Branch. This is at Just Coffee, 1129 East Wilson Street, at 6:45. For more information, call 255-1800 or 262-9036 or email anthonycollin@gmail.com

Tonight, Project Lodge hosts the Crosshatxh Poetry Show featuring Madison Poet Laureate Fabu, Pushcart Prize nominee Traci Brimhall, activist and poet Angie Trudell-Vasquez, national slam champ William Giles, and host and curator Laurel Bastian. There is a suggested donation that goes to support the Wisconsin Books to Prisoners Project. This is at Project Lodge, 817 East Johnson Street, at 7. Check theprojectlodge.com for more information.

Tonight, the Student Labor Action Coalition and United Students Against Sweatshops host “Sweatshops and Solidarity: Worker Speak Out Event”. Former sweatshop workers from Alta Gracia in the Dominican Republic and UW-Madison campus workers tell about their struggles for living wages and worker representation. This is in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, at 7:30. Check slac.rso.wisc.edu for more information.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

This evening the “State Bar of Wisconsin’s Public Education Committee” hosts a panel on “improving the public’s understanding of their legal rights and responsibilities”. This is at 6:00 in the “Boys and Girls Club of Dane County”, 4619 Jenewein Road. Call 250-6191 for details.

This evening the South Central Federation of Labor (SCFL) and others host speaker, “Doctor Margaret Flowers MD. She is a nationally known expert on single payer health plans. Doctor Flowers will speak about the challenges facing the United States health care system under the current reform legislation. This is in the “Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street at 7:00. Call 256-5111 for details.

Tomorrow at noon the”Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice” (ICWJ) and others hold a rally against “wage theft” and “call for vigorous prosecution of wage thieves.” The demonstration is in front of Dane County District attorney, Ismael Ozanne’s office, 215 South Hamilton Street at noon. Call 255-0376 for details.

This month Mother Fool's Coffeehouse and Michigan artist “John French” offer radiant oil paintings. This is at 1101 Williamson Street in Madison. This is on-going daily. Call 259-1301 for details.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

This afternoon the “Mellon/White Science” and “Print Culture Workshop” host “Meghan Doherty” speaking on ‘Discovering the 'true form:' Hooke's Micrographia and the Visual Vocabulary of Engraved Portraits”. This is in the Memorial Library at 4:00. Call 263-3412 for details.

This evening “Green Tuesday” hosts a screening of the film, “Flow – For Love of Water.” The documentary by Irene Salina explores what many experts label as quote “the most important political and environmental issue of the twenty first Century”. This is at 6:30 in Oregon Wisconsin’s Library, 256 Brook Street. Call 835-3656 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Esty Dinur speaks with Doctor Margaret Flowers, M.D., a nationally known expert on “singlepayer health plans” who speaks about the challenges facing the United States health care system under the current reform legislation. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow afternoon the LGBT Campus Center and others host Raewyn Connell, Professor at the University of Sydney, Australia speaking on “Roses from the South: Rethinking Gender Analysis in World Perspective”. This is at 12:15 in room 8417 of the Social Science building. Call 262-9337 for details.

People who cannot afford a lawyer or, are not qualified for free legal representation may call the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic at 263-6283.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Today at noon on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Norm Stockwell speaks with Mark Warren, author of, “Fire in the Heart: How White Activists Embrace Racial Justice.” Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening the “Wisconsin branch of the American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations” (AFL, CIO) presents a workshop entitled “Worker Unity in Many Tongues.” It will explore the quote “sensitivities and approaches to increasing communication, cultural awareness, and trust in the workplace.” The event starts with a light meal at 5:00 in 1602 South Park Street. Call 256-5111 for details.

This evening on WORT’s “Access Hour” four young or middle-aged working persons and one elder, as facilitator, present an informal panel interview about job loss in the greater Madison area. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

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.

“Lifepoint” needle exchange program is associated with the “AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin.” It prevents the 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.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010

This evening, the Peregrine Forum sponsors a Screening and discussion of "Collapse", the story of former Los Angeles police officer turned rogue reporter/author Michael Ruppert and his analysis of the current global crisis rooted in oil, economics, and covert U.S. Policies. This is free and open to the public. This is at Ambrosia Housing Cooperative, 225 East Lakelawn Place, at 6:30. Call 442-8399 for more information.

Tomorrow, Wisconsin Heights High School hosts a Holiday Arts and Craft Fair. It features over 100 booths plus food, music and door prizes. Suggested admission is a food pantry donation. All proceeds benefit Wisconsin Heights Art and Drama Clubs Local Food Pantry; Post Prom; Sharing Tree & Wisconsin Heights Scholarship Fund. This is at Wisconsin Heights High School 20 miles west of Madison on Highway 14, from 8 to 3. For more information, check wisheights.k12.wi.us for more information.

Tomorrow, the Phoenix Forum Political Re-Cap presents a discussion “After the Elections: Whither the Left?” This is at Orient House Restaurant, 626 South Park Street, at noon. Call 442-8399 for more information.

Second Harvest is holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Donations of non-perishable food items can be dropped off through November 23rd at Gold's Gym, 2920 Hard Rock Road in Fitchburg. For information, call 661-4653.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

This afternoon, the Holz Center for Science and Technology Studies, the Department of Philosophy, and the Department of History of Science sponsor Lisa Gannett, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Saint Mary's University. She will speak on “Context Matters: A Local Epistemology of Race”. This is in room 8108 Sewell Social Science, 1180 Observatory Drive. It is free and open to the public. Check secfac.wisc.edu for more details.

This evening, the Peregrine Forum sponsors a film screening and discussion about the Israeli attack on the U.S.S. Liberty naval ship during the June 1967 Arab-Israeli War. This is at the Madison Central Library, 201 West Mifflin Street, at 6:30. Call 442-8399 for more information.

Tomorrow, the Department of Theatre and Drama and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction sponsor Roger L. Bedard. He will speak on “Theatre for Children in Contemporary Culture: Negotiating Representations of Children and Childhood in a Post-Post World”. This is in Hemsley Theatre of Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue at 1. It is free and open to the public. Check secfac.wisc.edu for more details.

Tomorrow, the Department of Political Science, the Human Rights Initiative, Division of International Studies, the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia, the Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program, and the A.E. Haven Center host Stathis N. Kalyvas. He is Arnold Wolfers Professor Department of Political Science at Yale University. He will speak on “Did Marxism Make a Difference? Marxist Rebellions and National Liberation Movements”. This is in Room 8417 of the Social Science Building on Observatory Drive, at 2. It is free and open to the public. Check secfac.wisc.edu for more details.

Second Harvest is holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Donations of non-perishable food items can be dropped off through November 23rd at Gold's Gym, 2920 Hard Rock Road in Fitchburg. For information, call 661-4653.

Monday, November 08, 2010

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

This afternoon the A. E. Havens Center hosts David Harvey - Marxist public intellectual and social geographer. He will speak concerning "A Commentary on Marx's Method." This is at 4:00 in room 8417 of the Social Science building. Call 262-1420 for details.

This evening the University of Wisconsin, Madison’s Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies program presents its United States and Mexico Interdependent Film Series feature. This week's film is titled "Mi Vida Dentro/My Life Inside." This is at 5:00 in the Memorial Library Commons, room 460. Call 262-2811 for details.

This evening Rainbow Books and others host Political Science Professor, John Mearsheimer. He will speak on “Greater Israel’s Bleak Future: Righteous Jews versus The New Afrikaners.” This is in room 3650 of the “Humanities building” at 7:00. Call 262-705-5856 for details.

This evening the Peregrine Forum and others host a screening of the film, “Sir! No Sir!” It is about antiwar resistance in the United States military during the Vietnam War. This is at 6:30 in room 360 of the University of Wisconsin’s Science Hall. For details call 442-8399.

This evening the Distinguished Lecture Series hosts The Yes Men. Reportedly they create fake websites that look like real organizations' websites then wait for hilarious action. This is at 7:30 in the Memorial Union Theater. Call 265-3000 for details.

This month Mother Fool's Coffeehouse and Michigan artist John French offer radiant oil paintings. This is at 1101 Williamson Street in Madison. This is on-going daily. Call 259-1301 for details

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

This afternoon there is an LGBTIQ Senior Resource Information Program. Ann Dorschal with the Elder Abuse unit of the Area Agency on Aging of Dane County will explain what she does, give a general overview of elder abuse in Dane County, and give pointers on how to keep seniors safe. This is in OutReach, 600 Williamson Street at 3:00. Call 255-8582 for details. Refreshments are provided.

This afternoon the A. E. Havens Center hosts David Harvey - Marxist public intellectual and social geographer. He will speak about "Crisis Theory and the Current Conjuncture." That’s at 4:00 in room 206 of Ingraham Hall. Call 262-1420 for details.

This afternoon Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences at the University of Wisconsin and others host Charlotte Streck, Director of Climate Focus. She will be speaking on, “The Intersection of Climate Science, Politics and Public Opinion: A Crisis of Confidence in Climate Policy?” This is at 4:00 in room 823 of 1225 West Dayton Street. Call 262-2828 for details.

People who cannot afford a lawyer or, are not qualified for free legal representation may call the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic at 263-6283.

Lifepoint needle exchange program is associated with the AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin. It prevents the 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.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Today at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Mike Moon speaks with Rick Perlstein author of “Nixonland” about his book. Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening the group, Alliance for Animals holds their annual meeting. This is at 6:30 in the fourth floor conference room at 122 State Street. For details call 257-6333.

This evening Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts a book reading and discussion with Amy Franceschini and Daniel Tucker concerning their book, “Farm Together Now: A Portrait of People, Places and Ideas for a New Food Movement”. It explores the current state of grassroots farming in the United States. This is at 7:00 in 426 West Gilman Street. Call 257-6050 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour the program will include information about “National Survivor of Suicide Day” on November twentieth. This is for persons who have had suicide loss and those who support or provide care to them. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on WORT’sA Public Affair host Cynthia Lin speaks with Monica Adams of “Freedom Incorporated.” The discussion concerns the recent public attention on teens who've committed suicide as a result of homophobic bullying. It also concerns the relative lack of attention given to the also-recent murders and suicides of queer people of color. Call 256-2001 for details.

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

Thursday, November 04, 2010

Friday, November 5, 2010

Tomorrow, he Dane County Park Commission is planting a prairie in honor of the late Mary Louise Symon, a founding member of Grassroots and the first woman county chair in Wisconsin. Volunteers are sought to help. The prairie planting will take place tomorrowfrom noon to 4. Call Rhea at 224-360l or Stangel-Maier@co.dane.wi.us to RSVP.

Tomorrow, the International Socialist Organization is sponsoring a talk and discussion on "Mass Strike: How France Fights Austerity". This is at the Goodman Center, Boltz Room B, 149 Waubesa Street, at 2. For more information call Aileen at 469-3103.

People who cannot afford a lawyer or, are not qualified for free legal representation may call the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic at 263-6283.

“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.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

This afternoon, the Labor and Working Class Studies Project presents Leon Fink who will give a talk entitled “Cooperation & Cash: How a Global Transport Union Learned to Love Globalization”. This is in room 1101 of the Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, at 4. For more information, call 262-0854 or email info@havenscenter.org.

Sunday, the Grassroots Leadership College, Overture Center for the Arts and the friends and family of Rae Atira-Soncea present a forum entitled “Spinning Our Skills and Weaving New Connections” This is a gathering of community in a day long forum discussing community organizing, creating community art, and learning how to support all communities. Childcare, lunch, interpreting for Spanish speakers, and scholarships are all available. Registration is based on a sliding scale. This is at the Overture Center on State Street from 10 to 4. To register, check grassrootsleadershipcollege.org.

Legal Action of Wisconsin Incorporated provides qualified low-income people free legal services. They are open to respond to questions on Tuesdays from 9:00 to noon. Call 256-3258 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

Monday, November 01, 2010

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

This evening the Peregrine Forum and others host a screening of the second half of the movie, “The War at Home.” It is about the anti-war movement in Madison of the 1960’s and early 1970’s. This is at 6:30 in room 360 of University of Wisconsin’s Science Hall. Call 442-8399 for details.

This evening the University of Wisconsin Press and others host a talk by Thierry Cruvellier, Investigative Journalist and author of “Paris, France Journalism, Justice and the International Criminal Tribunal: Lessons from the Field. This is in the Memorial Union at 7:00. See Today in the Union for the room location. Call 262-9337 for details.

This evening Student Progressive Dane sponsors Salon.com writer, Glenn Greenwald speaking on “Wars Without End: The War on Terrorism and Against Civil Liberties in the Obama Era”. This is at 7:00 in room 2650 of the Humanities building. Call 262-705-5856 for details.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

This month Mother Fool's Coffeehouse and Michigan artist John French offer radiant oil paintings. This is at 1101 Williamson Street in Madison. This is on-going daily. Call 259-1301 for details.

People who cannot afford a lawyer or, are not qualified for free legal representation may call the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic at 263-6283.

Lifepoint needle exchange program is associated with the AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin. It prevents the 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.

Monday, November 1, 2010

This evening on a pledge drive edition of WORT’s Access Hour, Fitchburg Gardens is hosting an upcoming dinner celebrating locally grown food. This is a preview. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening the Infoshop hosts a screening of the film, "Burning the Future: Coal in America." The film quote “depicts the consequences of mountaintop removal in southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky.” This is at 6:30 in room 1101 of the Humanities building. Call 262-9036 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