Friday, December 24, 2010

Sunday, Olbrich Gardens hosts Madison's annual community Kwanzaa celebration featuring Madison's Poet Laureate, Fabu Carter Brisco. Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of the African-American spirit and culture featuring dancing, drumming, and singing, refreshments and a book giveaway by Women in Focus, Inc. This non-religious family event is from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 26. Admission is free. Olbrich Gardens is located at 3330 Atwood Avenue. For more information call 249-7155.

The Worker’s Rights Center helps people resolve workplace problems. This includes firing for “no match” letters, non-payment of wages or overtime, discrimination, or not caring for an employee hurt on the job. The office is in the Villager Mall, 2300 South Park Street. Call 255-0376 for details.

Care Wisconsin offers many programs and services designed to help older adults. They offer coordinated health care and long-term support services for Medicaid-eligible older adults. These may have chronic conditions requiring nursing home level of care, adult day centers and home care services. Call 240-0020 for details.

Dane County Friends of Ferals volunteers are dedicated to bettering the future of feral cats. Their mission is to establish a no-kill standard and promote the value and well-being of Dane County area feral cats. Call 467-4067 for details.