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.