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.