Friday, April 15, 2011

As part of Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, the City of Madison Fire Department and Dane County Emergency Management are partnering for a one-day sale of weather radios. The radio being distributed is the Midland model WR-100 and will include 4 double A batteries. The batteries provide back-up power in the event of a power outage. The sale is tomorrow from 8 to noon at Madison's Firehouse #6, 825 West Badger Road.

Tomorrow, Isthmus celebrates the fourth annual Isthmus Green Day aimed to help people make life greener and healthier for themselves, the city and the whole planet. It features a line-up of local speakers to talk about the importance of shortening the distance from farm to table, a town hall discussion on healthy and fresh food in our schools, and more. This is at the Monona Terrace from 9 to 5. There is a ticket charge. Check thedailypage.com/green for more information.

Tomorrow, Madison Public Library hosts a free showing of Bhutto, an Independent Lens film by Duane Baughman on the life of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. A discussion will follow. This is at the Madison Public Library, Central Library 201 West Mifflin Street, at 1. Check itvs.org/films/Bhutto for information on the film.