Friday, July 22, 2011

Show solidarity with the heroic workers in Brockton, MA, who are standing up for livable wages, sick days, health benefits and breaks by forming a union. Protest Tax Dodger, Union Buster FedEx! will be this Saturday, July 23 at 2:00 pm at the FedEx Office (formerly Kinko’s)654 West Washington Avenue. This event is sponsored by the Madison Socialist Alternative. Call 617-283-9108 fo rmore information.

The Madison Arcatao Sister City Project is sending a delegation to El Salvador in early August. They are collecting children's books in Spanish and Spanish/English dictionaries to donate to the library in Arcatao. The deadline for book donations is Saturday, July 30th. For information call Paul at 233-0525.

Come on down to the capital today and Saturday. 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.

Ongoing until August 7th is Olbrich Gardens Blooming Butterflies. Immerse yourself in the world of life, free-flying butterflies as they float through the lush tropics of Olbrich's Bolz Conservatory. Exhibit runs until Aug. 7. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is located at 3330 Atwood Ave. Contact Olbrich Gardens at 246-4550.

Street Pulse, Madison's Homeless cooperative newspaper, seeks to find innovative ways to alleviate and raise awareness of homelessness and poverty, find accessible employment and provide a platform for important, marginalized voices neglected by popular media to be heard. Pick up an Issue of the Street Pulse Newspaper for a suggested donation of $1.00 from any of our vendors located on State Street, Capital Square, and Willy Street Coop and in other locations. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering go to www.madisonstreetpulse.org.