Thursday, July 21, 2011

The 48 Hour Film Project, an international filmmaking competition held in over 90 cities worldwide, announces its fifth annual Madison, Wis. competition. The 48 Hour Film Project-Madison is a wild and sleepless weekend in which teams compete to create a short film from scratch — writing, shooting, editing and scoring original music — and be named Madison’s Best 48 Hour Film. All films will be premiered at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 at the Orpheum Theatre located at 216 State St. The screening is open to the public. Please contact Madison Producer Sierra Shea at (310) 357-7976.

Tonight at the Old Fashioned join EMILY’s List staff and supporters to meet, talk, and learn more about how you can help elect the five pro-choice, Democratic women running in the recall elections on August 9. Director Denise Feriozzi will take us through a game plan for the upcoming elections and discuss how you can get involved by joining our Team EMILY volunteer program. This takes place at the Old Fashioned, 23 N. Pinckney St.

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

Are you a talented home chef with a flair for fresh, seasonal cooking? If so, the Madison Area CSA Coalition needs your help! They are seeking recipes designed by community members like you for their “Farm-Fresh and Fast” cookbook project. Between now and July 31st, send in your original recipe that features fresh, local produce and is ready to serve in under 60 minutes. If they select it for publication, you’ll see your name, and your culinary creation, in print! Visit www.macsac.org for contest details, or email Danielle at info@macsac.org with questions.

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.

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.