Friday, October 28, 2011

This is a friendly reminder about the "English Conversation Time" held every Friday at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall at Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 East Gorham Street. This informal and cross-cultural gathering gives you the unique opportunity to have meaningful interactions with international students studying in Madison. Please join us tonight to welcome and show hospitality to international students in our city. A light refreshment will be provided. Feel free to invite a friend. Contact Jean-Rene at 257-4845 for details.

'Haunted Woods Trail' a benefit for Four Lakes Wildlife Center is out to scare you!! Friday from 7 to 10 pm. Saturday there is a matinee for kids and the faint of heart from 4 to 6 pm. It becomes scary again from 6 to 10 pm. Evening hours not recommended for kids under 12. Visit the Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Road and get spooked. Call 838-0413 x 151 for details.

"Horror in The Dark at Olin Park" is the best haunted house in the Madison area. It is run by the Madison Metro Jaycees and the purpose is to raise money for local charities. For 2011, they are again going with The Road Home, an organization dedicated to helping homeless families in Madison get back on their feet. Times: 7-10pm each night, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at Olin Park. Call Jay Prall 438-0872. Come on down - if you dare...

Capoeira Omulu Guanabara presents a Martial Arts Demonstration Featuring World-Renowned Masters of Capoeira, Mestre Preguiça and Mestre Índio. The event will occur at the Memorial Union Great Hall 800 Langdon St., on Saturday, at 1:00 pm. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Call Rose Gear, 608-334-3633 for details.

Occupy Madison has film screenings 7:30 Saturday and Wednesday evenings at Veterans Plaza on State St near the Square (or in the vicinity) on subjects relevant to the nationwide Occupy Wall Street movement. Movie titles to be announced. For alternate locations in inclement weather or for other reasons see the Info Booth. Films and projection courtesy of Peregrine Forum. For more information call Peregrine Forum at 608-442-8399 or go to www.facebook.com/OccupyMadison

Capitol Bank’s Zumbathon for Babies Fundraising Event - Help us make sure all babies get a healthy start by dancing until you drop! Professional instructors will lead songs and teach you how to Zumba. Enjoy complimentary bagels and fresh fruit. Participate in the raffle to win exciting prizes, all proceeds from the Zumbathon and raffle will benefit the Madison March of Dimes Division! Come join us in the fun this Saturday, from 1pm to 4pm. You can pre-register by sending your information to Capitol Bank by October 28 or register on-site the day of the event starting at 12:30pm. Registration will be in the Common Room at Harbor Athletic Club, 2529 Allen Boulevard, Middleton, just follow the sound of fun and excitement. Call Jen Stelse, the March of Dimes Director at 243-7764 or Ashley Mucek at Capitol Bank 836-4131.

Tonight at 6:00 pm at the Marquis Ballroom 6220 Nesbitt Rd. in Fitchburg - "Do Words Turn Volatile?" a play by Michael Frayn, directed by Catie O’Donnell will be shown. Immerse yourself in the secret 1941 meeting between two brilliant scientists to discuss the atomic bomb. Additional shows at 7:30 pm on Nov. 3rd, 4th, and 5th. For tickets, visit: www.friendsofchernobylcenters.org/copenhagen

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the founding of Lakeside Press, the cooperative printer on Madison's historic east side announces & invites all to join us for a special party this Sunday. An afternoon celebration, graciously hosted by the Alchemy Cafe on Schenks Corners, begins at 2pm, with snacks & sweets, and live music by some of Madison's accomplished singer/song writers! Contact Ralph Shively at 698-2859 for more info.

Goodman Community Center seeks to provide Thanksgiving meals for 1,000 families in need! Registration open now through October 31. Each year the drive provides all the components to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey, for approximately 1,000 families who may not otherwise be able to afford such a meal. Families can register for the free Thanksgiving basket online at www.goodmancenter.org, or call 241.1574 x279. Those interested in donating food or money to purchase turkeys and fresh foods can call 241.1574 x249.

The Eastside Recall Walker group meets Sundays at the Goodman Community Center at 1:30pm. We plan on having everyone in the SASY (Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara) and Darbo neighborhoods sign the recall petition via door-to-door contact between Nov. 15 and Thanksgiving, at which time interested individuals will be available to go around to other areas of the state to assist in the recall effort. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to get involved. For more information contact Mike Bertrand at mikeber@sbcglobal.net.