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.