Friday, June 3, 2011

There will be a Birthday Party for Wisconsin Civil Service on Friday, June 17th at 12:00 Noon on the Plaza at the corner of Webster and King Streets, one block east of the Capitol Square. Civil service and unions go together, so union people are celebrating the 106th birthday of Wisconsin Civil Service with party games and birthday cake. The party is sponsored by the Ad Hoc Committee on Civil Service Celebrations.

Absolutely Art & Café Zoma has a reception of the artwork of Richard Ely and Laurel Schwartz. Stop by and enjoy with live music by Dave Schindele and catering by Bunky’s Café. This reception is on Friday, June 3, 2011 from 5-9 pm. The exhibit will run from June 1-30. Absolutely Art is located at 2322 Atwood Ave. For more information, contact Meghan Blake-Horst at 608-249-9100 or at www.absolutelyartllc.com.

Friends of Sequoya Book Sale is having their annual book sale. This book sale is on Saturday at the Sequoya Branch of the Madison Public Library located at 4340 Tokay Blvd starting at 9am. Call 266-6385 for more information.

Woodland Montessori School, one of Madison’s oldest, independent Montessori schools, will celebrate its 40th birthday this year. Woodland families, alums, and the Madison community are invited to join in the birthday festivities on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 1124 Colby Street, Madison WI from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Erin Trondson at (608) 256-8076

Sat. at 7:00 pm at the State Capitol - S. Carroll St. corner, Walkerville Returns! Come help set up the tent city in solidarity with those being victimized by Gov. Walker's proposed budget.

Sunday, June 5th gather at Union Corners for Boombox the Wasteland, a unique do-it-yourself community event to repurpose and reinvigorate an abandoned public space with people, music, art, performance and music-on-the-radio provided by DJ’s at W-O-R-T. Bring a Boombox with fresh batteries, a blanket, chair, and food to share and an umbrella for shade. The event takes place from 1:30-7:30pm at the intersection of Winnebago and North 6th Street. Schedule and information available at: www.wort-fm.org. To volunteer contact Wendy at 239-5771.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Gary Messinger from the Dane County Timebank will be available to explain the nitty-gritty of timebanking. The Timebank is a community reciprocal service exchange where community members offer their time for a time dollar, that you can spend on having someone in the network do something for you. This presentation will be at the Madison Public Library, Pinney Branch at 204 Cottage Grove Road at 2 pm. For more information, call Gary at (608) 663-0400.

A Free Puppet & Mask Workshop will be held tonight in preparation for the 3rd annual Procession of the Species Parade that is part of the Summer Solstice Festival in Olbrich Park scheduled for June 25 This will be at Lucky Mojo Studio, 2717 Atwood Ave., from 6-9 p.m. Contact Laurie at 241-0259 for more information.

At 7:00 pm tonight at the State Capitol – State St. corner, People of Faith Call for a Just and Moral Budget! Clergy from a diverse array of faith traditions will lead an assembly followed by a candlelight vigil. Wisconsin’s working families deserve a budget based upon fairness and justice. The vigil calls upon politicians to make moral choices recognizing the universal obligation for social and economic justice. For information contact Linda at (608) 256-0906.

Help make a positive impact on families! Canopy Center is looking for volunteers to work with parents and children in our family support program. For more information, email volcoor@canopycenter.org or apply online at www.canopycenter.org.

South Madison Farmers' Market is open from 2 – 6pm Thursdays at the Villager Mall at 2300 Park St. Call 358-5834 for more information.

The Lussier Community Education Center is starting a new farmer's market on Madison's west side. The MadWest Neighborhood Farmers Market will take place each Thursday from 4-7pm from June 2nd thru October 20th in the parking lot of the Lussier Community Education Center, 55 S. Gammon Road. For information call the center at 608-833-4979.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

This evening the “Workers' Rights Center” holds training for new volunteers interested in getting involved with them. They will assist low wage workers in fighting for justice in the workplace. This is at 5:30 in 2300 South Park Street. Call 255-0376 to register and for more details.

“Evening Meals on Wheels” needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious low-cost meals to older and differently abled people. Locations are flexible and the time commitment is about one hour per shift. For details call 276-7598.

Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society and Maddie’s Fund. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or 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.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

This afternoon teens in grades six through twelve are invited to “Teen Tuesday” at the “Goodman South Madison Branch” library. Attendees can use skills and imagination in a variety of art and technology workshops. This is at 3:30 in 2222 South Park Street, meeting room 115. Call 266-6345 for details.

Every weekday at noon the “Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice” hosts a “Solidarity Sing-a-long” at the Wisconsin State Capitol building. Song books will be provided. Call 250-9240 for details.

“The Women and Infant Children” Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services, food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children less than five years of age healthy and strong. For details call 267-1111.

“Community Literacy” is a “Literacy Network English as a Second Language” program designed to tutor adult learners one-on-one in a classroom setting where childcare and additional tutor support are available. No experience or foreign language skills are required! Childcare for both tutors and learners is also available. For details contact Shawn at (608) 244-3911 or volunteer@litnetwork.org.

Monday, May 30, 2011

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour “Ramona and the Newlyweds” perform live in the studio, including words of strength for listener’s quote “ear-health”, and a mighty dose of resplendent recorded music. For details call 256-2001.

Tomorrow on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Cynthia Lin speaks with Ray Arsenault, author of “Freedom Riders: 1961 and the Struggle for Racial Justice”. This is the book on which the newly released PBS “Freedom Riders” documentary is based. Ray will be talking about his work, connections to struggles for racial justice now, and a recent Freedom Riders reunion. Call 256-2001 for details.

Planned Parenthood has wide range of reproductive and sexual health services to keep people healthy, safe and strong. These include birth control, family planning, annual wellness exams and abortion care. There are branches throughout Wisconsin. Call 1-800-230-PLAN 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.

“The Insurgent Radio Kiosk” welcomes listener commentaries on subjects of interest to the “W.O.R.T”. listening community. Commentaries are limited to two minutes. Interested people who wish to do a Kiosk commentary may call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message for the Kiosk.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Madison will be the home of three alternative brat fests this Memorial Day weekend:

The The People's Bratfest is (quote) "intended to show the great local variety the people of the Farmers’ Market, Madison and the whole of Wisconsin can put on together." The event will be on the Square on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m on Saturday, May 28. Proceeds will go to local charities.

Wurst Times will be held at the High Noon Saloon, The Brass Ring, and the Brink Lounge, all at 701 East Washington Avenue from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. Attendees should bring one canned food item per person, with donations and proceeds going to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. A full slate of bands will be playing at all three venues in the building.

Alt Bratfest will be held at Orton Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 29. Local food will be served and sourced from Jordandal Farms, Black Earth Meats, Goose Chaser Farms, Underground Food Collective, Alchemy, Natt Spil, Weary Traveler Freehouse and others. There will also be live music. Bringing a food donation will reduce the admission price. Proceeds go to local charities. Advance ticket sales are available at BrownPaperTickets.com.

Join the Madison Tao Sangha to celebrate the children of the world and help raise fund for Japan earthquake victims living in a shelter in Sendai, Japan. Make dolls, kites, and eat locally made traditional Japanese deserts. This is on Saturday, May 28th from 11:30 to 4:30 at Happy Bambino, 4116 Monona Drive. For more information, contact Tao Sangha Madison at 257-4663 or visit taosangha-na.com.

Saturday is your last chance to get your garden plants from Fitchburg Fields. This will be at the Memorial United Church of Christ Church at 5705 Lacy Rd. in Fitchburg.

Madison Veterans for Peace invites members of the community to help raise over 6,000 tombstones along the frontage on Atwood Avenue to commemorate soldiers killed in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. This will begin at 9 am on Saturday. The public is invited to drive the week-long “Memorial Mile” installation in respect for the fallen soldiers and in hopes of peace.

Madison Veterans for Peace Memorial Day Commemoration will be at James Madison Park on Monday, May 30th from 1 to 2:30 pm. Matt Rothschild, editor of The Progressive, will be the keynote speaker. Music will be provided by the Madison folk group “Old Cool.” At the end of the program audience members will be invited to read the names of WI soldiers killed in the wars. Contact Richard Chamberlin at 222-7136 for more information.

There will be a free lecture by Lecturer B. Schneider of Germany titled "Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the Teaching of Bruno Groning". This is Friday June 17th at the Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer St. Contact Susan at 608-215-6373 for more information.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

In 50 years how far has peace come in the Middle East and in the West? Attend the screening, with critical commentary, of "Escape From Zahrain", a 1961 Western portrayal of an earlier Arab Spring. This is tonight at 6:30pm, at the Madison Public Library, 201 West Mifflin Street, and presented by the Committee for Justice in the Middle East. For more information call 442-8399.

Queer Shorts 6 features 10 one-act plays with a variety of perspectives on life, from cynical to wry to romantic - most of them funny. Queer Shorts 6 plays May 27 - June 4 at the Bartell Theater. Tickets may be reserved online at StageQ.com or through the reservation line at 608-661-969,6 extension 3.

Community Literacy is a Literacy Network ESL program designed to tutor adult learners one-on-one in a classroom setting where childcare and additional tutor support are available. No experience or foreign language skills required! Childcare for both tutors and learners is also available. Contact Shawn at 244-3911 or volunteer@litnetwork.org.

This evening, a Free Puppet & Mask Workshop will be held in preparation for the 3rd annual Procession of the Species Parade that is part of the Summer Solstice Festival in Olbrich Park scheduled for June 25. This will be at Lucky Mojo Studio, 2717 Atwood Avenue, from 6-9 p.m. Contact Laurie at 241-0259 for more information.

Tonight, the Community Supported Agriculture and You! discussion will cover how the program works and information about the Partner Shares Program for families on tight budgets. This is at the Sequoya Branch Public Library, 4340 Tokay Boulevard, starting at 07:00 PM. Call 266-6385 for more information.

This Thursday on WORT's "A Pubic Affair", Middle East commentator and author Stephen Zunes to discuss Obama's speech last week and related topics. Noon, 89.9fm 256-2001

The 2011 Capitol Vegetable Garden returns this week to welcome summer visitors to the Wisconsin State Capitol building and Capitol Square events. The Capitol Vegetable Garden will be installed on the southwest corner of the square on Thursday, May 26 at 8:30 a.m. Children from the Creative Learning Preschool will help with the planting at 10 a.m. For more information contact GroundWorks programs at 608-240-0409 or visit www.communitygroundworks.org

Wednesday, May 25, 201

This evening the South Central Federation of Labor’s holds its fifty-second annual “Been Feed” dinner.  This is the annual fundraising event for its political education program “Committee of Political Education”.  For a small donation attendees get hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and a soda or beer. This is at 6:00 at the “Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street. Call 256-5111 for details.
 
This evening the LGBTQA group, “Outreach’s” “Q-Cinema” features a showing of the Tunisian film, “Le Fil” (“The Sting”). This is in 600 Wiliamson Street at 6:30. Call 255-8582 for details.
 
“Evening Meals on Wheels” needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious low-cost meals to older and differently abled people. Locations are flexible and the time commitment is about one hour per shift. For details call 276-7598.
 
Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society and Maddie’s Fund. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or 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.
  

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

This afternoon the Madison Urban Ministry hosts a re-entry service fair. Participants may learn about Housing, Employment, Support, Treatment, Health, Transportation, and Education. It is open to all community members. This is in the “Atrium building,” 2300 South Park Street at 3:30. Call 256-0906 for details.

This evening the “Madison Area Peace Coalition” holds as planning meeting for an upcoming event. This is at 6:30 in the Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, Madison. Call 442-8822 for details.
 
Every weekday at noon the “Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice” hosts a “Solidarity Sing-a-long” at the Wisconsin State Capitol building. Song books will be provided. Call 250-9240 for details.
 
“The Women and Infant Children” Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services, food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children less than five years of age healthy and strong. For details call 267-1111.
 
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.

Monday, May 23, 2011

This evening “WORT’s Access Hour” hosts the students of East High School. They will produce their annual spring program using their interests, talents, and skills. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.
 
This evening the group, “Socialist Alternative” hosts “Cindy Sheehan,” an anti-war activist and recent United States Congressional candidate. She will speak about challenging the grip Wall Street has on politics and how losing her son to the Iraq war transformed her life. This is at 7:00 in the Memorial Union. Call 612-807-3196 for details. See Today in the Union for the room location.
 
Planned Parenthood has wide range of reproductive and sexual health services to keep people healthy, safe and strong. These include birth control, family planning, annual wellness exams and abortion care. There are branches throughout Wisconsin. Call 1-800-230-PLAN 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."
 
“The Insurgent Radio Kiosk” welcomes listener commentaries on subjects of interest to the “W.O.R.T”. listening community. Commentaries are limited to two minutes. Interested people who wish to do a Kiosk commentary may call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message for the Kiosk.

Friday, May 20, 2011

5R Processors, Ltd. & James Madison Memorial High School as part of their commitment to providing an environmentally sound solution to the proper disposal of electronic waste, will be teaming up with 5R Processors, Ltd. to help the community dispose of unwanted personal electronic equipment. This event is open to the public, residents and businesses and is located in the parking lot of Memorial High School, 201 S. Gammon Road, Madison from 9:00am and 2:00pm. For more information, visit www.5rprocessors.com or call 715-532-2050.

Also on Saturday, Fitchburg Fields is hosting a chicken workshop, titled "Chickens in Your Backyard" taught by Patty Peltekos. You will how to care for your chickens and what you'll need and ensure them a safe home. Also covered are local zoning requirements, and local resources for the chicken owner. This will be from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Christ Memorial Church, 2833 Raritan Rd., in Fitchburg. There is a nominal fee. For more information, call 608.335.7295

The Workers' Rights Center will be holding a training on Saturday Basic Workplace Rights Training in Spanish. This will be from 10am-Noon at the Villager Mall, 2300 S. Park St. Call 255-0376 to RSVP. Childcare available upon request.

The Grassroots Leadership College is hosting “Our State is in a State! How Do We Move Forward Together?” The forum is an opportunity for people to learn together and explore possible next steps in a political movement that began back in February. This is from 10am to 4pm at the East Madison Community Center. Contact Amy S. Mondloch at (608) 441-0085 or email amy@grassrootsleadershipcollege.org for more information.

CityCamp is an unconference focused on making our community more transparent and user friendly. Programmers, designers, citizens, activists, and journalists will gather on Saturday to offer perspectives and engage in the development of tools intended to make our communities more open, vibrant, and empowering. CityCamp runs from 10am to 6pm in 1 South Pinkney, the US Bank building. Everyone is encouraged to attend, present, and engage and is a free event, although registration is requested. For more information, please go to citycamp.barcampmadison.org.

Social Justice Film Festival presents documentaries and family films on social justice topics. Friday night’s 6 pm showings feature ''Green Fire,'' the Aldo Leopold biography, and ''Wall-E.'' Saturday movies are from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Films are shown at the First Unitarian Society of Madison - Atrium Auditorium, 900 University Bay Drive. For more details, Erich Pitcher at 608-233-9774 or go to www.fusmadison.org/film

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Thurs. May 19th All Day State Capitol People’s Lobby Day – this is NOT your typical lobby day as we will not be asking, but demanding, that our representatives stop bankrolling Wall Street and support Main Street instead by voting NO on Gov. Walker’s proposed budget.

Kathie Giorgio, author of The Home for Wayward Clocks, will be speaking at Room of One’s Own. She is the director and founder of All Writers’ Workplace & Workshop, a creative writing studio, and the editor/owner/publisher of the literary magazine, Quality Fiction. This takes place on Thursday, May 19th at 6:30 pm at Room of One’s Own, 307 West Johnson St. Call Madison (608) 257-7888 for more information.

This weekend is Proud Theater’s production of Rockin’ the Rotunda! Proud theater is an innovative youth theater program designed to foster self-expression and self-empowerment for Madison-area youth. Shows are Thursday and Friday evening at 7:30pm and Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30pm at the Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin St. Go to www.proudtheater.org for ticket prices and more information.

There is a free nature walk tonight from 4:30 to 6pm titled Native Forest Blooms. Discover some native plants and learn about their place in the forest ecosystem. Shrubs and trees and invasive species will be part of our focus as well during this program. Meet at Orchid Heights Park shelter, 3960 Valley Ridge Road, Middleton. RSVPs appreciated but not required by calling Colleen at 608-231-6035

The Alliance for Animals has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the Farmer’s Market, distributing pro-animal literature or joining the antivivisection Committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.

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.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

This evening the “Madison Urban Ministry” hosts a panel discussion about an historic December, 2010 Georgia prison riot. Panelists include “Frank Emspack” of WORT’s “Labor Radio” and “Jackie Austen” of MUM. This is at 5:00 in the “Neighborhood House”, 29 South Mills Street. Call 256-0906 for details. Dinner is provided.
 
This evening the “Hawthorne branch” of the Madison Public Library has a discussion of “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by “Lisa See.” It details how an eighty year old matriarch of the Chinese village, “Tongkuo” writes a memoir of life in the nineteenth century. This is at 6:00 in 2707 East Washington Avenue. Call 246-4548 for details.


“Evening Meals on Wheels” needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious low-cost meals to older and differently abled people. Locations are flexible and the time commitment is about one hour per shift. For details call 276-7598.
 
Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society and Maddie’s Fund. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or 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.
 
Planned Parenthood has wide range of reproductive and sexual health services to keep people healthy, safe and strong. These include birth control, family planning, annual wellness exams and abortion care. There are branches throughout Wisconsin. Call 1-800-230-PLAN for details.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Every day at noon the “Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice” hosts a “Solidarity Sing-a-long” at the Wisconsin State Capitol building. Song books will be provided. Call 250-9240 for details.
 
This evening the ”Phoenix Forum” meets. Among the topics to be discussed will be the anti-Walker movement today, the economy, events in the Middle East and Central Asia. This is at the “Orient House Restaurant,” 626 South Park Street at 5:00. For details call 442-8399.
 
This evening the Survivors of Suicide program of Dane County “Mental Health Center hosts a panel. Local clergy will present information on how their specific religious denominations view suicide and what is offered to help survivors after a loss. This is at 7:00 in the Nolen Centre's Mental Health Center Building at 710 John Nolen Drive. Call 280-2435 for details or to pre-register. Pre-registration is encouraged.
 
This afternoon at the “Meadowridge Branch of the Madison Public Library” children are encouraged to bring a favorite book and read aloud to a furry friend. This at 4:00 in 5740 Raymond Road. Call 288-6160 for details.
 
“The Women and Infant Children” Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services, food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children less than five years of age healthy and strong. For details call 267-1111.

Monday, May 16, 2011

This afternoon a specialist from the “Second Harvest Foodbank” can help participants get free, personalized, and confidential help applying for FoodShare benefits. This is at the “Goodman South Madison Branch” library, 2222 South Park Street from noon to 5:00. Call 1-877-366-3635 to schedule an appointment or get details.
 
This evening on WORT’s Access Hour “Ann Chacon” brings in a reading of Senator Bob LaFollette’s “Senate hearings on industrial espionage” at “General Motors”, with local voices. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 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.
 
“The Insurgent Radio Kiosk” welcomes listener commentaries on subjects of interest to the “W.O.R.T”. listening community. Commentaries are limited to two minutes. Interested people who wish to do a Kiosk commentary may call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message for the Kiosk.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Madison Pledge of Resistance event “Dissent is Not a Crime: Two Activists Subpoenaed by the FBI Speak Out.” Meredith Aby from Minneapolis and Sarah Smith from Chicago will tell their story of the FBI is investigating their anti-war and international solidarity work. This is on Saturday, May 14 from 1-3 pm on at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 322 East Washington Ave. Call Joy at 222-7581 or Bonnie at 256-5088 for more information.

Summer festival season continues to bloom this weekend at the 13th annual WORT Block Party, held next to the radio station in the heart of the Bassett neighborhood in central Madison. The fun includes a live music stage featuring a day full of performances by six local bands, children's activities, arts and crafts vendors, and a raffle. This is held on Sunday, May 22 • 11:00am - 7:00pm. On the 600 Block of West Doty Street - next to WORT studios. The event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Call 256-2001 for more info.

NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin is holding a benefit concert, "Pro-Choice Rocks!" featuring local talent: The Sandrose Band, Hewn, Mitey Witey and the Talent, and Patt Britt. This is at the High Noon Saloon on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 6:30 pm. The tickets can be purchased at the High Noon Saloon or on the High Noon Saloon website, high-noon.com. For more information, please contact Heather at (608)287-0016 or heather@prochoicewisconsin.org.

Visit the annual Greenhouse Grand Opening and Plant Sale at Troy Gardens. Tour the greenhouse and purchase organic vegetable plants for your garden. Tour the greenhouse and purchase organic vegetable plants for your garden. You can view this list of available plants on our website to get a head start on your garden planning! This is Sat. May 14th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Troy Gardens, 500 Troy Dr. For more information go to www.troygardens.org.

Alliance for Animals will hold its annual Spring Fiesta and Silent Auction on Saturday May 14 at the UW Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Hwy. from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Vegan burritos, chips, salsa, desserts, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. For more information visit www.allanimals.org or call 608-257-6333.

Cambridge Heritage Day featuring a Civil War Re-enactment. This is from 10am to 5pm 5/14 at Veterans Park, Cambridge, with Civil War re-enactment, Victorian dance, Civil War band concert, food, displays. Call (608) 423-4379 or go to www.historic-cambridge.com for more information.

The Sunset Garden Club will have a plant sale on Saturday, May 14th from 8:30-am to 1pm at 7437 Terrace Ave. in Middleton, WI. For more information, contact Mary Ross at 833-8315 or email at rossfm@chorus.net.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Wisconsin women will gather at the Kingo Lutheran Church in Shorewood, north of Milwaukee, to discuss the impact proposed state budget cuts will have on working women and public schools – and to propose a plan of action to protect women and families. Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Kingo Lutheran Church, 1225 E. Olive St., Shorewood, WI

Learn how wards & alder districts are being re-drawn during the City redistricting process. This meeting will be held at Cherokee Middle School in the Cafeteria, 4301 Cherokee Drive at 6pm. Call 261-9980 for more information.

On Thursday, May 12th, The Silly Yak Bakery & Bread Barn, 7866 Mineral Point Road, will donate 10% of the total sales for that day to Badger Childhood Cancer Network. For the entire month of May, we will keep a "Put Your Change Here" box near the cash register to collect additional funds for this worthy organization.

Roy Zimmerman: Live From the Starving Ear is 90 minutes of Roy Zimmerman’s
wickedly inventive satirical songs. In twelve albums over twenty years, Roy has brought the sting of satire to the struggle for Peace and Social Justice. This will be held at the James Reeb Unitarian on Thursday, May 12 - 7:30 pm, 2146 E Johnson St. There is a suggested donation but no one turned away for lack of ability to pay. Go to http://royzimmerman.com/ for more information.

There will be a Plant Sale for the Habitat for Humanity ReStore today starting at 9:00am to 5 pm, while supplies last. This is at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 208 Cottage Grove Road. Call 255-1549 for more information.

The Parental Stress line helps prevent child abuse by connecting parents who are stressed or feeling alone with volunteers who talk with them by phone. Training is necessary. Call 241-4888, extension 26 for details.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk welcomes listener commentaries on subjects of interest to the W.O.R.T. listening community. Commentaries are limited to two minutes. Interested people who wish to do a Kiosk commentary may call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message for the Kiosk.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

This evening “Q-Cinema” of the LGBTQA group, “Outreach” hosts a screening of the Italian film, "His Secret Life." There is a discussion and camaraderie session following. This is at 6:30 in 600 Williamson Street. Contact 255-8582 for details. Popcorn will be provided.

This evening there is a meeting of the “Board of Park Commissioners”. On the agenda is a discussion and possible recommendation regarding a goose management report for “City of Madison” parks. It will be held at 6:30 in the Warner Park Community Center, 1625 Northport Drive. For details contact “Alliance for Animals” at 257-63333.

This evening “Rainbow Bookstore” hosts Chicago-based journalist, Tracy Baim discussing the new book, "Obama and the Gays: a Political Marriage". The book presents an in-depth look at Obama's trajectory on gay issues. This is in 426 West Gilman Street at 7:00. Call 257-6050 for details.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk is a five minute pre-recorded segment featuring a commentary, this-day-in-history, and a calendar of daily events. Events must be low cost or non-profit and of interest to people in and around the WORT listening area. They also should interest people who other media might not highlight. Mail announcements at least one week before the event to the Kiosk at WORT-fm, 118 South Bedford Street, Madison, Wisconsin or e-mail kioskevent@wort-fm.org.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk welcomes listener commentaries on subjects of interest to the W.O.R.T. listening community. Commentaries are limited to two minutes. Interested people who wish to do a Kiosk commentary may call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message for the Kiosk.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

This evening the “Madison Area Peace Coalition” holds a planning meeting for a global solidarity demonstration. This is at 6:30 in the “Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center”, 953 Jenifer Street. Call 442-8822 for details.

The Respite Center is a safe place for kids, ages birth to fourteen, whose families are under stress or in crisis. They are looking for volunteers to play with kids four hours a week. Training is required. Call 244-5730 for details.

The Women and Infant Children Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services, food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children less than five years of age healthy and strong. For details call 267-1111.

“Dane County Friends of Ferals” needs homes for outdoor cats. For a small fee, food, water and shelter the cats are neutered or spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and tested for “Feline Leukemia Virus” and “Feline Immunodeficiency Virus”. Call 467-4067 for details.

The Alliance for Animals has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the Farmer’s Market, distributing pro-animal literature or joining the antivivisection Committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.

Monday, May 9, 2011

This evening the “Committee for Justice in the Middle East” sponsors a screening of "Workers Stand Against Israeli Apartheid." It was produced by the “Labor Video Project”. This is at 6:30 in the “Madison Public Library”, 201 West Mifflin Street. For details call 442-8399 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."

Evening Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious low-cost meals to older and differently abled people. Locations are flexible and the time commitment is about one hour per shift. For details call 276-7598.

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.

Friday, April 6, 2011

The beginning of May marks the 125th anniversary of Great Strike for the 8-Hour Day. Tune in to Thursday's "A Public Affair" for a critical conversation on contemporary anarchism, its roots and origins with longtime socialist activist Eric Kerl. This can be heard from Noon to 1:00pm. Call 256-2001 for more information.

The Sofia Cooperative House will show Starhawk & Donna Read's new permaculture Movie, The Growing Edge. Also, there will be an activity to make seedballs, permaculture guerilla gardening fun!, and share a potluck dinner. Bring extra seeds if you have them and a dish to pass. This will be Saturday, May 7 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at 1239 Spaight St. Contact Mariah at mariah3333@gmail.com for more information.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Art Department’s Glass Lab will host an Open House and Glass Sale that is free and open to the public on Saturday, May 7th, and Sunday, May 8th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Glass artists will be performing a range of different glass making techniques. There is also a glass sale of work created by former and current student glass artists. Contact Professor Feren at 608-216-5560 for more information.

The 2011 Native Plant Sale takes place on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the large tents next to the Arboretum Visitor Center. We'll have native grasses; woodland, prairie and savanna plants; trees and shrubs. Orders for shrub/tree and garden mixes begin January 2011. Contact the Friends of the Arboretum at (608) 263-7760 or email at friends@uwarboretum.org.

“Finding Our Roles, White Anti-Racist Dialogues”. Join us on Saturday, May 7th at the Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, from 3:00pm to 5:30pm for a lively workshop & discussion addressing the intersections of race and class in our lives. Please contact us with any questions you may have at groundworkmadison.wordpress.com or call Dawn at 561.568.0954. Free food and childcare will be provided.

Thursday, April 5, 2011

Author Dan Ferber will give the lecture, “Changing Planet, Changing Health” on how the climate crisis threatens our health & what we can do about it. Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 7 pm. This will be at the Neighborhood House Community Center, 29 S. Mills Street at 7 pm. A donation is requested. For questions, call Kate at 255-5337

The East Side Players present Inherit the Wind, a play based on the Scopes Monkey Trial over the teaching of evolution in public schools. The trial famously pitted William Jennings Bryan against Clarence Darrow, representing the prosecution and the defense, respectively. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, May 5-7 at 7 PM, with a matinee Saturday at 2PM. All shows are in the Margaret Williams Theatre at Madison East High School. Ticket prices nominally priced tickets are available at the door. Concessions of home-baked goods to benefit East Side Players will be available at intermission.

Please join Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice on the ground floor Capitol Rotunda for a solidarity sing-along at noon, featuring best-loved songs from the labor and civil rights movements. Songbooks will be provided by the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice. This is from 12pm – 1pm. This event is ongoing Monday through Friday.

Run, Democrats, Run! is a 14 lap, about 8 miles, protest run around the Capitol square. Run starts at the State Street corner and suits all runner levels. Feel free to join us for 1-14 laps! This is on Saturday, May 7, from 1pm – 2pm. This event is sponsored by Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Go to www.taa-madison.org for more information.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk welcomes listener commentaries on subjects of interest to the W.O.R.T. listening community. Commentaries are limited to two minutes. Interested people who wish to do a Kiosk commentary may call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message for the Kiosk.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

This evening “Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative” marks two important moments in United States working class history and the history of American radicalism. “PM Press” has re-published the history of their company. It is entitled, “We Called Each Other Comrade” by Madison’s own Allen Ruff. This is in 426 West Gilman Street at 7:00. Call 257-6050 for details.


“Evening Meals on Wheels” needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious low-cost meals to older and differently abled people. Locations are flexible and the time commitment is about one hour per shift. For details call 276-7598.
 
The Insurgent Radio Kiosk welcomes listener commentaries on subjects of interest to the W.O.R.T. listening community. Commentaries are limited to two minutes. Interested people who wish to do a Kiosk commentary may call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message for the Kiosk.
 
Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society and Maddie’s Fund. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or 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.
 
Planned Parenthood has wide range of reproductive and sexual health services to keep people healthy, safe and strong. These include birth control, family planning, annual wellness exams and abortion care. There are branches throughout Wisconsin. Call 1-800-230-PLAN for details.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

This evening the “Peregrine Forum” and the “Madison Infoshop” host a presentation entitled, “A Night on Fire: the First Hours of the ‘Battle of Miffleland,’ May 1969”.  It is a participant account and features footage from “The War at Home”. This is in room 1131 of the University of Wisconsin, Humanities Building at 7:00. Call 262-9036 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.
 
“Planned Parenthood” has a wide range of reproductive and sexual health services to keep people healthy, safe and strong. These include birth control, family planning, annual wellness exams and abortion care. There are branches throughout Wisconsin. Call 1-800-230-PLAN for details.
 
“The Insurgent Radio Kiosk” welcomes listener commentaries on subjects of interest to the “W.O.R.T”. listening community. Commentaries are limited to two minutes. Interested people who wish to do a Kiosk commentary may call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message for the Kiosk.
 
“The Women and Infant Children” (WIC) Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services, food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children less than five years of age healthy and strong. For details call 267-1111.
 
Many Madison Seniors are not able to keep their lawns trim and tidy themselves. The “Madison Coalitions of Older Adults” Home Chore Volunteer Program is looking for people to help do this on either a one-time or on-going basis. Volunteers are asked to call 243-5252. 

Monday, May 2, 2011

 Today at noon on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Dave Devereaux-Weber speaks with “University of Wisconsin-Madison” Chancellor Biddy Martin discussing the "New Badger Partnership" and “University of Wisconsin Extension,” Chancellor Ray Cross, discussing the "Wisconsin Idea Partnership". Call 256-2001 for details.
 
Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Cynthia Lin speaks with Ann Imig, director/producer and participating writers of the local "Listen to Your Mother" production.  Call 256-2001 for details.
 
This evening on WORT’s “Access Hour” the host has a carefully crafted, “stream of consciousness” program to take listeners to “other places.” That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.
 
Planned Parenthood has wide range of reproductive and sexual health services to keep people healthy, safe and strong. These include birth control, family planning, annual wellness exams and abortion care. There are branches throughout Wisconsin. Call 1-800-230-PLAN 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.