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.