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Latest News20th Annual Cake Walk in Gays MillsBy borges, Section Area Cultural Events
20th annual CAKEWALK
Walk with friends !! Share marvelous goodies !!! Raise money for distant friends & assist worthy projects! Participate in a historic, annual, super fun event !!!!
Saturday, November 22 7 p.m. $1 per chance/walk donation - Snacks, live music & friends--Walking and Eating in Support of Projects in Central America ALL AGES WELCOME!
QUESTIONS? ILANA 872-2407 OR ELLEN B. 735-4821
Peace Calendar Recaps the Visit of Rodrigo LopesBy borges, Section War and Peace
Marcia gives a nice report on the visit from Brazil of leadership from the Landless Rural Workers Movement of Brazil (MST). She captures the mechanism of organization and the spirit of Rodrigo Lopes' visit.
Listen HERE. Learn too about the Iraq Moratorium, and other organizing in Iraq. Also close is the protest at Ft Benning GA to call (again) for closure of the School of the Americas. Driftless Studio Tour 11/22 and 23By borges, Section Area Cultural Events
You can start the Driftless Studio Tour this weekend at Kindred Threads weaving workshop in Viroqua. They will have maps and other information to make your travels smooth. See below for their offerings and click here for a pdf of the map. You can also find it embedded in the full story.
(278 words in story) Full Story Julie Delene back at Green Man for a night of danceBy borges, Section Area Cultural Events
Julie Delene is excited to be back in the area and share a night of dance with you. She will weave in lessons throughout the night and dance to some great music.
We'll focus mostly on Latin with reminders on - Salsa, Rumba and Chacha. Plus, Café Oz will have food and wine and dessert available throughout the night. Come early and stay late. Details...
Friday, Nov 21, 7:30pm - 10:00pm Tickets in advance $9, at the door $10
Call 612-637-1912 to reserve your tickets, credit cards are accepted or stop by Viroqua Public Market at Main Street Station
Julie Delene
Saturday Night Music--Jazz at the White HouseBy Tom Wilson, Section Saturday Night Music
Saturday music is brought to you by Deoliver47 on the DailyKos who reminds us about a time when Presidents of the US invited jazz into the White House. Travel over to this LINK for a sampling of artists who performed for the Carter Administration. You can also see the invitation, Obama's taste in music and a few other interesting details.
Friday Web Picks--Water Balloons in SpaceBy BonesMcCoy, Section Friday Web Picks
Dr. Wendy Fulwider to SpeakBy borges, Section Area Cultural Events
Dr. Wendy Fulwider will speak at Main Street Station as a fundraiser for AlterAtions, Inc., our local non-profit addressing dog and cat overpopulation. Details below...
MORE GOOD NEWS: from Wisconsin Democracy CampaignBy Tom Wilson, Section City Hall
In a big win for the public interest, the state Government Accountability Board today voted unanimously to approve new rules supported by the Democracy Campaign requiring full disclosure of election campaigning sponsored by special interest groups and applying existing campaign contribution limits in state law to these so-called "issue ad" campaigns.
Before the vote, a member of the board as well as agency staff mentioned the hundreds of people who contacted the board to urge support for new disclosure rules. Thanks to all who took the time to telephone or e-mail the board. Your voices were heard! (475 words in story) Full Story
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