Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Friday, September 2, 2011

Tonight, the Food for Thought Film Series continues with 'The Garden' - an Academy Award nominated documentary that looks at the famous political and social battle over the largest community garden in the U.S, located in south central Los Angeles. The film will be shown tonight at 7:00 pm at the Alicia Ashman Public Library, 733 North High Point Road. Visit madisonpubliclibrary.org/special-series/food-for-thought for more information.

MadCat Pet Supplies is having a 'Tame Cat and Kitten Adoption Fair'. All animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated appropriate for their age, dewormed, FELV and FIV tested. The fair runs tomorrow, September 3rd from 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM at MadCat - 7820 Mineral Point Road. For more information, call 467-4067 or email tameadoptions@daneferals.org

Sunday, the Boat Parade on Lake Mendota takes place at dusk, on the shoreline from Maple Bluff to the UW Memorial Union. The boat parade starts at 7:45 PM with fireworks @ 9:15.

The Labor Fest takes place Monday September 5th, from 12 Noon – 5:30 pm at the Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street. Live music by Westside Andy / Mel Ford Band, followed by Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound. Events for kids include magic acts, a bounce house, face painting and a piñata. Food includes Italian sausages, corn on the cob, rice 'n beans, hot dogs, soda and beer. Information tables, great company, plus labor solidarity! For more info go to scfl.org or call 256-5111

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk is seeking readers for our new Monday night recording session. The recording session starts on Mondays at 5:15pm and will last 15 to 30 minutes. Each volunteer is asked to make a commitment to come into the station twice monthly. Join the team to help W-O-R-T inform our community of current activities around Madison! Please call Jonathan at 246-8515 for questions or to sign up. You can also email the kiosk at kioskevents@wort-fm.org.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Today there is a 'Foreclosure Lawsuit Answer Clinic' - A free walk-in legal clinic for homeowners who have received a Foreclosure Summons & Complaint. Homeowners meet with attorneys and law students to craft an answer to the lawsuit. First-come, first served, and please arrive before 12:30. Homeowners should bring their Summons and Complaint as well as any other relevant paperwork. This is today from 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM at the City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. For more information call Ellen Bernards at 576-8658 or email ebernards@greenpath.com

This evening, there is a free Tao Shiatsu introduction workshop from 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Tao Sangha Center – Madison, 2330 Willard Avenue. Call 257-4663 or email usa@taosangha.com.

Tomorrow, free one-on-one coaching sessions take place for writing resumes and cover letters, completing job applications, doing online job searches, and learning computer and internet skills. This is Friday at 2pm at the Madison Public Library, Lakeview Branch, 2845 Sherman Avenue. Call 246-4547 in advance to sign up for a one-hour session.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk is seeking readers for our new Monday night recording session. The recording session starts on Mondays at 5:15pm and will last 15 to 30 minutes. Each volunteer is asked to make a commitment to come into the station twice monthly. Join the team to help W-O-R-T inform our community of current activities around Madison! Please call Jonathan at 246-8515 for questions or to sign up. You can also email the kiosk at kioskevents@wort-fm.org.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635.

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.

“Networks Exchange,” needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan. It is associated with the “AIDS Network.” They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.

Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society. 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.

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 of money or books. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

This evening there is a free introductory Tai Chi and Qi Gong Class at Euphoria Dance Studio, 2007 Atwood Avenue, number 2Z, behind Tex Tubb's. This is at 5:45. Call Olive at 622-0407 for details. This is also on Tuesday, August 30.

Tomorrow on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Tonya Brito speaks with Patricia Aufderheide, co-author of "Reclaiming Fair Use." Call 256-2001 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.

“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.

“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.

Monday, August 22, 2011

This evening the group “Socialist Perspectives on Current Events” hosts a discussion entitled, "Workers, Unemployed, Underemployed, and the Disadvantaged, Unite!--the Walker Budget, the Crisis in Wisconsin and the United States. This is at 6:00 in the Neighborhood House, 29 South Mills Street. Call 231-3015 for details.

This evening the Weston A. Price Foundation holds their Madison Chapter Meeting. They will discuss “Nutrient Dense Food, Education and Activism. This is at 7:00 in the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street. Call 221-8696 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour the show features humorous songs and radio comedy. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow on WORT’s A Public Affair host Cynthia Linn speaks with guests regarding Waldorf schools, their pedagogical approach and impacts. Call 256-2001 for details.

Legal Action of Wisconsin Incorporated provides qualified low-income people free legal services. They are open to respond to questions on Tuesdays from 9:00 to noon. Call 256-3258 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 are provided. Call 250-9240 for details.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Friday, August 19, 2011

Genna's Cocktail Lounge - 105 West Main Street - is sponsoring an 'Urban Spoken Word Slam' Saturday August 20 starting at 7PM. Call 255-4770 for details.

Get personalized, one-on-one help with Beginning PCs, Free Email Setup, Introduction to the Internet, Finding Magazine and Newspaper Articles and more. This is Saturday, August 20, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Madison Public Library- Downtown - 201 West Mifflin Street. Call 266-6350 for more information on topics covered and to sign up. For more information, go to madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar.

African Association of Madison is hosting a celebration, from 10 am to 10 pm, on Saturday August 20, at Warner Park, with exhibits & demonstrations, vendors, kids' activities, entertainment, food, and a 5K run/walk to raise funds for drinking water in Africa. Free admission but a fee to enter the run/walk. Contact africanassociation.org or call 258-0261 for more details.

The Triangle Ethnic Fest is holding its annual celebration, 11 am to 6 pm, on Sunday, August 21, with ethnic foods, cultural displays, dancing, kids' activities, arts & crafts, and entertainment. Always at 301 Bayview. Go to bayviewfoundation.org or call 256-7808 details.

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 (608) 244-3911 or volunteer@linetwork.org.

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.

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 canopycenter.org.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Madison Women's International League for Peace & Freedom is hosting their 'Annual Peace & Freedom Dinner.' Appetizers start at 5pm, dinner at 6:15 and keynote speaker Senator Lena Taylor at 7- speaking on the topic - "Building Real Democracy in Wisconsin - What Will It Take?" The dinner will be held at Friday August 19 at St Mark’s Lutheran Church 605 Spruce Street. Reservations are needed with a suggested donation. Call Nancy at 244-6595 or email ncg_53704@yahoo.com

In 'Food, Inc.', filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. A viewing of the movie will be at Madison Public Library, Alicia Ashman Branch, 733 North High Point Road on Friday August 19 at 7PM. Call 824-1780 to register.

Register now for a unique, in-depth, six-week course on "Immigration as a Moral Issue," This is the first time this national course has come to Madison. The course will run from 2 to 4 p.m. on six Sundays from September 18 through October 23 at the James Reeb Congregation, 2146 East Johnson Street. The class is limited to the first 50 people who register, and the registration deadline is September 4. Facilitated by part-time Arizona human rights activist Leila Pine, the course will have guest speakers from the local Latino community each week, plus field trips to Centro Guadalupe in Madison and to Voces de la Frontera in Milwaukee to hear the personal stories of immigrant families. There is a registration fee and scholarships are available to those unable to pay. For more information or to register, call 242-8887 or e-mail Leila at sabinosanctuary@gmail.com.

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.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

This evening the “Alicia Ashman” branch of the Madison Public Library hosts a meeting of the “Science Fiction and Fantasy book group”. This month they will read “The Phoenix and the Sword” which is the first short story featuring “Conan” They will also watch the film “Conan the Barbarian” This is in 733 North High Point Road. Call 824-1780 for details. The group meets six times a year.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635.

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.

“Networks Exchange,” needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan. It is associated with the “AIDS Network.” They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.

Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society. 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.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

This afternoon at the “Sequoya” branch of the “Madison Public Library”, kids, ages four to ten, are invited read a favorite book to a “doggy friend”. This is at 2:00 in 4340 Tokay (say: Tow-k) Boulevard. Call 266-6385 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.

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 are provided. Call 250-9240 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.

“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.

Monday, August 15, 2011

This evening on WORT’s “Access Hour” the hosts play collaborations of the writings of “James Baldwin”, “Richard Wright”, and “Ralph Ellison” with the music of “John Coltrane”. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

This afternoon the “Goodman South Madison branch” librarians help participants with updating computer skills or looking for a job. This begins at 1:00 in the “Boys and Girls” Club, 4619 Jenewein Road. Call 266-6395 for details or to reserve a spot.

This afternoon the Pinney Library features short movies exploring different cultures. This is at 2:00 in 204 Cottage Grove Road. Call 224-7100 for details. Popcorn is provided.

Tomorrow Wisconsin faces State Senate recall elections. Poll watchers are needed so that the fair elections can be insured. If listeners are interested in doing this they can log on and send an e-mail to pollwisconsin@gmail.com.

Currently volunteers are needed to staff phone banks, do data entry and do other work in recall campaigns outside of Madison. To volunteer or for details contact John Smallwood at 206-9451 or JohnS@Allianceforabetterwi.org.

Legal Action of Wisconsin Incorporated provides qualified low-income people free legal services. They are open to respond to questions on Tuesdays from 9:00 to noon. Call 256-3258 for details.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Friday, August 12, 2011

The Women4Women (W4W) Annual Picnic will be on August 13 at Governor Nelson State Park. A shelter is reserved so plan on attending rain or shine. This is a family-friendly event so bring along the kids. There is swimming, boating, and we will have yard games to play. Feel free to bring along any games as well. Bring something for the grill and a dish to pass! For any questions email: Donna at d41965@yahoo.com

"Economic Democracy: a Market-Socialist Model for a Fair Economy" discussed Saturday August 13th, 4pm at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer St. Sponsored by the Socialist Party of South Central Wisconsin, business meeting at 2:30pm, public welcome. More info 231-3015.

The recall elections for State Senators are July 12th, July 19th, August 9th and August 16th. These elections are a crucial first step toward reclaiming the Wisconsin we know and love, and we need your help to ensure the integrity of these vital elections. You can do this by volunteering as a poll watcher with the Election Defense Alliance. Training is provided and you are not required to live in the district to become a poll watcher. To volunteer for poll watching, send an email to pollwisconsin@gmail.com.

The Madison Astronomical Society is a local all-volunteer organization of people interested in amateur astronomy. They welcome anyone 15 years of age or older to join as a guest or as a new member. The Society will be having a meeting Friday, August 12 from 7:00 PM - 09:30 PM at the UW Space Place
2300 S. Park St.. Call Chris Zeltner at 873-5257 or email czeltner356@gmail.com.

'Signs of Protest' Photographic Exhibition captures the energy and spirit of the iconic, and ongoing, chapter of Wisconsin's history. As protesters marched in, and around, the Capitol building, photographers from every walk of life were there to capture the dynamic unfolding of events. This exhibition includes a range of human interest images related to the recent protest events, from the blatant to the subtle, from the somber to the humorous, and from the emotional to the contemplative. The Center for Photography at Madison is located at 303 South Paterson Street, and is open to the public Saturdays 10 am – 3 pm through August 27, 2011. Contact Paul Nylander at 287-1182 or email paul@paulnylander.com

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 (608) 244-3911 or volunteer@linetwork.org.

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.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Attention, home chefs: Our recipe contest has been extended through October 31st! The Madison Area CSA Coalition is currently soliciting recipes from the public through a recipe contest. Interested participants should send in their original recipes that feature fresh, local produce and are ready to serve in 60 minutes of less. This contest is open to all, and multiple submissions are welcome. Everyone who submits a recipe will receive a discount code for purchasing the new cookbook. To see complete contest details and to submit an online submission form, visit www.csacoalition.org or email Danielle at info@macsac.org.

Today, a 'Gay & Gray Discussion Group' for senior adults from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community meet for friendly conversations that are informal, open dialogues. LGBT persons, their friends, and families are welcome. Participants determine the topics based on current interests and a facilitator attends each meeting. It will be held at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin Street from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM call 266-6581 or email Pat @ pguttenberg@cityofmadison.com

Snakes Alive!! Join Tom Kessenich and his s-s-slithery friends. He will be at the Madison Public Library, Lakeview Branch 2845 Sherman Ave. It starts at 2:30 PM. Call 246-4547 for details.

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.

'How Nonprofits Shape Madison' is a photographic celebration of Madison's Nonprofit Organizations. The exhibit runs August 3-31 at Absolutely Art 2322 Atwood Ave. Call 249-9100 for details.

Monday, August 08, 2011

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

This evening “Outreach” LGBTQA center hosts “Q-Cinema.” The feature is the French film, entitled, ”The Adventures of Felix.” This is at 6:30 in 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-8582 for details.

On August ninth and sixteenth Wisconsin faces State Senate recall elections. Poll watchers are needed for these days so that the fair elections can be insured. If listeners are interested in doing this they can log on and send an e-mail to pollwisconsin@gmail.com.

Currently volunteers are needed to staff phone banks, do data entry and do other work in recall campaigns outside of Madison. To volunteer or for details contact John Smallwood at 206-9451 or JohnS@Allianceforabetterwi.org.

“Networks Exchange,” needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan. It is associated with the “AIDS Network.” They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635.

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.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

This morning the “Goodman South Madison branch” librarians help participants with updating computer skills or looking for a job. This begins at 10:00 in 2222 South Park Street. Call 266-6395 for details.

This evening there is the regular meeting of the “Madison Area Peace Coalition”. This is at 6:30 in the fourth floor conference room of 122 State Street. Call 242-0030 for details.

Tomorrow morning the American Federation of Teacher’s, Madison Teacher’s Incorporated and Wisconsin Education Association Council host the “Solidarity Sing-a-long’s” Solidarity Brat Fry to say “Thank-you” to all volunteers. This is in the University of Wisconsin GEF 3 building at 11:30. Contact Chris at barnardine@yahoo.com 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 are provided. Call 250-9240 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.

“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.

Monday, August 8, 2011

This morning the “Hawthorne Branch” Madison Public Library hosts “Storytime for the Very Young.” This is for children under thirty-five months old. It is recommended that each child be accompanied by an adult. This is at 11:00 in 2707 East Washington Avenue. Call 246-4548 for details.

Today at the Goodman South Madison Branch library participants can get free, personalized, and confidential help from a “Second Harvest Foodbank” specialist in “Foodshare” benefits. This is at 2222 South Park Street at 1:00. Call 1-877-366-3635 for details.

This afternoon teens in grades six through twelve are invited to bring skills and imagination to the “Goodman South Madison Branch Library” for open activities. Some of them can include painting murals, creating short films, henna tattooing or playing Wii. This is at 2:00 in the “Goodman South Madison Branch, ”2222 South Park Street”. Call 266-6345 for details.

This evening “Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts Pittsburg “zinester” Ocean Capewell, author of the zine "High on Burning Photographs". She is calling her discussion part of the "High on Unemployment" 'zine tour. This is at 7:00 in 426 West Gilman Street. Call 257-6050 for details.

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour the host presents a history of Johnny Cash. He will play a chronologically-ordered selection of his best songs. Most of them will be his earlier “Sun” recordings. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 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.

Thursday, August 04, 2011

Friday, August 5, 2011

The Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice along with Physicians for Social Responsibility will be hosting 'Lanterns for Peace, commemorating the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings'. This event has something for the whole family - lantern making and floating on the lake, singing and speakers. This will be held at James Madison Park, on Lake Mendota on Saturday, August 6th, the 6:30. Contact Diane Farsetta at 250-9240 for details.

The CSA is hosting a 'Cooking it All: Menu Planning & Cooking Techniques' workshop showing how to preserve and prepare seasonal favorites. The workshop will be held at the Willy Street Co-op West, 6825 University Ave. on Sunday, Aug 7, 4-6pm. Email Gini at gini@macsac.org to sign up or call 226-0300 for details.

Omulu Guanabara Capoeira will host a family-friendly fundraiser - the Brazilian Spectacular - at the Goodman Community Center (149 Waubesa St.) on Sunday August 7, 2011. There will be a DJ and a raffle and all funds raised from the Brazilian Spectacular will go towards hosting a Batizado here in Madison. Doors open at 2:30PM and the entertainment will run 3-5PM. There is a suggested donation for this event.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners needs BOOKS for the antiquated condition of prison libraries and for deficiencies in educational programs for prisoners. By sending books to those in prison, WBTP fosters a love of reading and supports the pursuit of knowledge and self-education. There are several drop off locations and a pick-up for large quantities. Call Camy at 455-2712 or email www.rainbowbookstore.org/b2p.

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 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.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

A free walk-in legal clinic for homeowners who have received a Foreclosure Summons & Complaint. Homeowners meet with attorneys and law students to craft an answer to the lawsuit. First-come, first served. Homeowners should bring their Summons and Complaint as well as any other relevant paperwork. The clinic will be held today between 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM at the City-County Building 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Please arrive before 12:30. Contact Ellen Bernards at 576-8658 for details.

Today, local musician Clare Norelle presents a bilingual combination of stories and songs. 'Cuentos y Cantos en Dos Idiomas/Stories & Songs in Two Languages' will be held at the Madison Public Library, Pinney Branch, 204 Cottage Grove Road and starts at 2:00 PM. Call 224-7100 for details.

There will be a music benefit for AFSCME locals 171 and 2412 (UW campus unions) next Sunday from 2PM to 8PM at the Harmony Bar at 2201 Atwood Avenue. Local musicians performing will include Jim Schwall and the Nighttime Lovers, The Druthers, Helliphant. and the Solidarity Singers. There will be a suggested donation at the door. Donations will go to help members in need when the pay cut mandated by the state starts August 25th. For more information contact Harry at 262-3881 or 246-2724.

Visit Madison Children's Museum the first Thursday evening of each month when admission to the museum is free from 5-8pm. Stop by the Art Studio Gallery for Twilight Art Night from 6-8pm and enjoy local adult and youth artists. Visit 100 N. Hamilton Street, or call 256.6445 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.

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.

Monday, August 01, 2011

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Wednesday afternoon “Truly Remarkable Loon” brings a juggling extravaganza to Madison Public Library’s “Hawthorne Branch.” This is at 2:00 in 2707 East Washington Avenue. Call 246-4548 for details.

On August ninth and sixteenth Wisconsin faces State Senate recall elections. Poll watchers are needed for these days so that the fair elections can be insured. If listeners are interested in doing this they can log on and send an e-mail to pollwisconsin@gmail.com.

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.

Currently volunteers are needed to staff phone banks, do data entry and do other work in recall campaigns outside of Madison. To volunteer or for details contact John Smallwood at 206-9451 or JohnS@Allianceforabetterwi.org.

“Networks Exchange,” needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan. It is associated with the “AIDS Network.” They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Tuesday the “Goodman South Madison branch” librarians help participants with updating computer skills or looking for a job. This begins at 10:00 in 2222 South Park Street. Call 266-6395 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 are provided. Call 250-9240 for details.

Tuesday evening at “Olbrich Gardens” Diane Schwartz brings in bubbles at 6:30 then at 7:00 the “Okinawan Taiko Drummers” perform. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue. Call 266-6300 for details.

“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.

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, August 1, 2011

Monday morning the “Hawthorne Branch” Madison Public Library hosts “Storytime for the Very Young.” This is for children under thirty-five months old. It is recommended that each child be accompanied by an adult. This is at 11:00 in 2707 East Washington Avenue. Call 246-4548 for details.

Monday at the Goodman South Madison Branch library participants can get free, personalized, and confidential help from a “Second Harvest Foodbank” specialist in “Foodshare” benefits. This is at 2222 South Park Street at 1:00. Call 1-877-366-3635 for details.

Monday afternoon teens in grades six through twelve are invited to bring skills and imagination to the “Goodman South Madison Branch Library” for open activities. Some of them can include painting murals, creating short films, henna tattooing or playing Wii. This is at 2:00 in the “Goodman South Madison Branch, ”2222 South Park Street”. Call 266-6345 for details.

Monday evening “North and Eastside Coalition for the Elderly” host the last edition to their summer concert series. Featured will be “the Davis Family Band” with Rhythm and Blues music. This is at 6:00 in 1625 Northport Drive. Call 243-5252 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 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.