Thursday, June 23, 2011

Charismatic author Chris Howard will be reading from his new novel Tea of Ulaanbaatar speaking about the process of writing this novel about a Peace Corps volunteer in urban Mongolia at Rainbow Book Co-op tonight at 7 pm. The event is free. Rainbow Book Co-Op is located at 426 W Gilman St and the phone number is (608) 257-6050.

This evening the Madison Infoshop will host a discussion about the proposed Penokee Mine in northern Wisconsin. Governor Walker's attack on Wisconsin does not end with collective bargaining, education, and health care -- it extends to our environment as well. One of the largest assaults on Wisconsin’s ecosystem may come from mining deregulation and the proposed mine in the Lake Superior Bad River watershed. During our discussion the discussion will cover the basics of the planned mining proposal, where the legislative process is at, and what we can do to support the struggle against the mine. For more information, contact the Madison Infoshop at 262-9036.

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.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners (WBTP) 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 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.