Monday, March 19, 2012

Tonight at 7PM there will be a Madison School Board Election Forum presented by Isthmus and Sustain Dane with candidates Arlene Silveira & Nichelle Nichols (seat 1) and Mary Burke & Michael Flores (seat 3). Panelists, including Isthmus News Editor Judith Davidoff and former Madison mayor Dave Cieslewicz, will focus on how “sustainability” may influence future decisions about Madison schools. It will be held at the First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive. For more information, call 251-5627.

Russ Feingold will be speaking about his new book, ‘While America Sleeps: A Wake-Up Call for the Post-9/11 Era’ tonight at the west side Barnes and Noble at 7PM. In the book, Russ details our nation's collective failure to respond properly to post-9/11 challenges. Feingold hopes that America will be moving forward with a commitment to national unity and a resolve for new world leadership. For more information, call 827-0809.


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 myfairlakes.com/plantdane" 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 danecountycleansweep.com or call 243-0368 for more information.