Wednesday, February 16, 2011

This evening the “Four Lakes Group Sierra Club” holds a discussion on the Dane County Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Participants may learn more about what's being considered and provide their feedback. The panel includes Fred Bartol, a Dane County transit advocate. This is at 7:00 in the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa Street. Call 222-9376 for details.
 
This afternoon the “Meadowridge” library hosts a chess club. Participants may learn to play chess or find someone to play with. People of all skill levels are welcome. No registration is required. This is in the “Robinson Room” of 5740 Raymond Road at 3:00. Call 288-6160 for details.
 
This evening the “Lakeview” library hosts a drop in knitting group. Participants can quote “learn a new craft or work on that unfinished project.” This is a 6:30 in 2845 north Sherman Avenue. Call 246-4547 for details. This is an on-going event.
 
Today People are urged by the South Central Federation of Labor and others to call State Senators urging them to vote against Governor Walker’s bill to gut state employee rights at 1-877-753-5578.
 
From today through February twenty-sixth “Mother Fool’s” Coffeehouse hosts an art exhibit. It is co-sponsored by the “South Central Wisconsin Move to Amend” group and others. This is entitled, “Corporations are Persons Now”. In it artists respond to the shock of corporate governance brought on by the 2010 Supreme Court decision known as “Citizens United.” This is at 1101 Williamson Street. Call 259-1301 for details.