Monday, April 4, 2011

Today there is a series of events commemorating the anniversary of the assassination of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Junior. There will be a noon-time rally at the City-County building and a candlelight vigil at 5:00 on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Included will be a performance by “Michelle Shocked” and a speech by “Jesse Jackson.” For details call 414-771-0700 or go to www.wer-1.org.

Today at noon on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Brenda Konkel speaks with members of the “Move to Amend Coalition.” They will talk about the referendum on speech as money and corporate personhood. Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening WORT’s “Access Hour” features “Horror Hip Hop with Nightmares on Milwaukee Street”. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

The Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice and Madison Urban Ministry have organized nightly vigils sponsored by different faith communities at the State Capitol building. Call 255-0376 or 256-0906 for details.

"The “Wheelchair Recycling Program” offers low cost, refurbished mobility and medical equipment to people that may not have the resources to obtain them new. This can include wheelchairs, walkers, bath items, grab bars and other assistive equipment for purchase. There are offices in Madison and the Greater-Milwaukee area. Contact wrp-mad@wrp.org or 608-243-1785 for details."

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners 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. Contact 426 West Gilman Street or 257-6050 for details.