Friday, September 7th, 2012

THE HISTORY OF September 7th, I'm ___________________ .

And I’m ___________. Today in 1977: In Wisconsins first judicial-recall election, outraged Dane County citizens vote judge Archie Simonson from office. Simonson called rape a normal male reaction to provocative female attire and modern society's permissive attitude toward sex.

He was explaining why he sentenced a 15-year-old to just one year of probation for raping a 16-year-old woman. After today's recall election, Simonson will be replaced by Moria Krueger, the first woman judge elected in Dane County history.

Friday, September 7th, 2012

It's This Weekend’s Action Calendar!

Tonight, Absolutely Art &nd Café Zoma will host a reception for artists Constance Tenhawks and Don Gruenweller.  There will be live music and catering by Bunky’s Café. The art show will run until October 2^nd. The reception is tonight from 5 to 9pm at 2322 Atwood Avenue. More info at 249-9100.

Tomorrow  at 10am is the first of several Lego Club Meetings at Stoughton Public Library. Build a masterpiece with a variety of Legos! The library will provide the Legos - all you need are the ideas! No registration required. This is at the Stoughton Library, 304 South Fourth Street in Stoughton. More info at 608-873-6281.

Sunday is a Forum with Jonathan Rosenblum: “The Future of Collective Bargaining Rights in Wisconsin.” Rosenblum, a labor attorney in Madison, will present the historical background as to why a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to collective bargaining is needed in Wisconsin. This is at 11:30am at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1123 Vilas Avenue, in the lower level. Refreshments will be served. More info at 257-4591

Also Sunday, Fitchburg Fields hosts a Willowbend Gathering at 12noon, where you’ll learn how to make bentwood willow trellises for your garden, patio or balcony! Some supplies will be provided, but you’ll need to bring some tools and equipment. There will be an optional potluck supper at 5pm. There is a small cost for this event, and scholarships are available. This will take place in the Town of Dunn.Visit fitchburgfields.org for more info on supplies, the potluck, or to register.