Monday, February 20, 2012

This Monday, at 6 pm, there will be a discussion with David Batker, author of ‘What's the Economy For, Anyway? Why It’s Time to Stop Chasing Growth and Start Pursuing Happiness’ at the Rainbow Bookstore, 426 W. Gilman St. Call 257-6050 for more information.

Confidence in Mind's Powerful Potential is a lecture with Dilia Navarro at the Diamond Way Buddhist Center of Madison. Lecture will be translated from Spanish. Tonight at 8:00PM, 104 King St. (Across from Majestic). Donations welcome. Call 1.888.391.5083 for more information.

Now in its 8th year, the Plant Dane! Cost-Share Program provides native plants for rain gardens and flower beds through funding from the Graham-Martin Foundation. New for 2012: plants will now be delivered May 19! There are also six new species for 2012, including nodding pink onion, silky aster, harebell, and mistflower. A workshop on rain gardens and rain barrels is scheduled for April 2012.Order forms and workshop information are online at www.myfairlakes.com/plantdane.

Dane County residents can dispose of household hazardous materials free of charge through Clean Sweep, 10 am-2 pm Tuesdays-Fridays, through April 27. Clean Sweep is located at the Dane Co. Highway Garage, 2302 Fish Hatchery Rd. Small business/agricultural materials accepted by appointment (243-0347). Go to www.danecountycleansweep.com or call 243-0368 for more information.