Thursday, August 9th, 2012

THE HISTORY OF August 9th, I'm ___________________ .

AND I'm ___________. Today in 1971: Responding to increased activity by the Irish Republican Army, Northern Ireland invokes emergency powers of preventive detention without trial and begins arresting suspected leaders of the outlawed guerrilla force.

By December, more than 1,500 people will be in prison. Many IRA inmates, known as blanket men, will refuse clothing and smear their cell walls with excrement after prison authorities deny their political status. During a demonstration in Derry against the arrests, British troops will shoot 13 civilians.

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

It's today’s Action Calendar!

Tonight, KG and the Ranger will perform Western and cowboy music at the Dean House, 4718 Monona Drive. This free event begins at 7pm. Pie and ice cream will be served for a small charge on the back porch of the Dean House before the concert, starting at 5:30pm.  Bring lawn chair or blanket.  More info at 249-7920 or bloominggrovehistory.org.

The first annual Wisconsin Reggae Festival will be held August 18th at the High Noon Saloon in Madison. Proceeds from the event will aid in drought relief for Wisconsin farmers. There is a charge for this event, and advance tickets are available now at the Willy Street Coop or the High Noon Saloon. For more info, visit familyfarmdefenders.org.

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