Monday, December 6, 2010

This evening on “WORT’s Access Hour” from “Lock ’em up and Throw away the Key” to “Tear Down the Walls.” The hosts play songs of life and death in prison, life on the run from the law, stories about famous criminals, heroes and heroines of prison reform. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on “WORT’s Public Affair” host “Cynthia Lin” speaks with people from the "Grassroots Solutions to Climate Justice North America." They are the delegation to the COP16 (United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun this week). Call 256-2001 for details.

From now through January second 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 (WBTP) 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.