10/2: To help the Rock County Coat Collection, contact the Salvation Army of Janesville at 608-757-8300 or visit its Web site at http://www.janesvillesa.org/.

10/1: Heating Assistance Information

9/30: Cari Hadac Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction
Saturday, Oct. 3
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mount Horeb

Donations may also be made to the Cari Hadac Trust
15959 Fremont Ave NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372.
Contact Tricia Arntsen at 608-437-1221 for more information.

9/30: Urban League of Greater Madison fundraising drive

9/30: UW Health Living Kidney Donor Program

9/29: http://homelandsecurity.wi.gov

9/29: The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness

9/24: Read Statement From Scatz Nightclub On Nuisance Complaint

9/24: Public Health -- Madison & Dane County H1N1 Information

9/17: Information on Recycled Trophies program

9/14: H1N1 Flu Kit For Families

9/13: Madison Jazz Society

9/12: P2D2 Prescripion Drug Disposal

9/12: www.floodsmart.gov

http://www.netquote.com/

http://www.insweb.com/

9/11: IRONMAN ROUTES. Bike Map

Run Map

9/9: Health Care Reform Plans Compared

9/9: SUN PRAIRIE ARSON INVESTIGATION. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by Wisconsin Arson Insurance Council for information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible for these fires. People with tips can remain anonymous.

Investigators are urging anyone with information to call 1-800-362-3005 or contact the Sun Prairie Police Department at 608-837-7336 or the tip line at 608-837-6300.

9/5: Drive For Life Info

9/4: UW scholarship opportunities

9/4: Wisconsin Fall Colors Online Report

9/1: UW H1N1 Flu Info

8/26: South West Alliance of Neighborhoods (SWANS):

SWANS 'Madison Community Code Of Conduct And Behavior'

SWANS 'Madison Residents' Bill Of Rights'

8/26: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall information

8/26: Information about preparations for H1N1 flu virus:

UW Flu Info

Madison Metropolitan School District Flu Info

Public Health -- Madison & Dane County H1N1 Flu Info

8/21: Lisa Keane Fundraising Page -- Running Half Marathon for Leukemia patient

8/19: Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009-2010 Influenza Season

8/19: Badger Career Network

8/7: Ryan Davidson donation Web site -- American Cancer Society Relay For Life

Janesville Relay for Life at Rock Co. Fairgrounds

ASA Educational Series

8/6: thexchangecenter.org

8/5: The Packer Fence Painter

8/5: ENA Study on Violence Against Nurses in U.S. Emergency Departments

8/4: Consumer Product Safety Commission -- Public Playground Safety Checklist

Playground Safety Publications

8/4: National Guard -- Stolen Information

7/31: JOE AND ANNE O'CONNELL CHILDREN'S FUNDRAISER -- SATURDAY, AUG. 1.
Join the Madison Hurling Club to help raise money for the three children of Joe and Anne O'Connell. The parents were killed in a tragic car crash on June 14, 2009.

Location: Madison Memorial High School -- 201 S. Gammon Rd.
10:30 a.m. -- Raffle ticket sales begin. All raffle ticket sales go to the O'Connell Children's Fund. Raffle tickets will be sold until drawing at 6:30 p.m. at Brocach. You don't need to be present to win.

11 a.m. -- Tribute Soccer Match with Sarah O'Connell's soccer team.

12:30 p.m. -- Tribute Hurling Match, Madison Hurling Club Vs. Milwaukee Hurling Club.

Location: Brocach Irish Pub, 7 W. Main Street, 3 p.m. through 7 p.m.
All of PBR, Guinness and Smithwicks sales go to the Children's Fund.
Appetizers by Brocach Irish Pub
Raffle of prizes donated by area merchants and vendors.
Live music.

7/30: Lexy Austin's online journal at caringbridge.org

7/29: DreamBikes Web site. DreamBikes is located at 4611 Verona Road, Madison, WI 53711

7/28: UW Health -- Kids Activity Pyramid (PDF)

7/23: Info On Cash For Clunkers Program

7/23: U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention's Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Information

7/22: Emerald Ash Borer Information

7/21: WIND FARM PLAN FOR NORTHEAST COLUMBIA COUNTY. To review the final report, visit the PSC's website at http://psc.wi.gov and click on the Electronic Regulatory Filing System (ERF) button and enter docket number 6630-CE-302.

7/21: Sunscreen Guide

7/17: Read more about Ryan Davidson

Donate to Ryan Davidson's American Cancer Society Fund

7/16: http://www.daneforeclosurehelp.org

http://www.wisconsinforeclosurekit.org

7/9: Info on StretchPay

Info on the cost of Payday Loans

REGULATION OF PAYDAY LOAN PROVIDERS PROPOSAL

7/9: Information about the government's "Cash for Clunkers" program

7/2: National Silver Alert Program

SILVER ALERT LEGISLATION INFO

Project Lifesaver Foundation:

Adams County
Columbia County
Dane County

7/1: Two Beef Recipes: Bloody Mary Pot Roast & Grilled Pot Roast Piperade

6/24: Rhythm & Booms Traffic Plan Information (map on page 3) (PDF)

6/23: Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra -- Concerts on the Square

6/18: Operation Homefront

6/18: Attic Angel

6/15: Goodwill Computer Recycling

6/13: Madison Beaches

6/11: A local woman is one of three finalists for the Milwaukee Brewers to recognize at the Major League Baseball All Star Game in July. Vote and get more information about Mary Nachreiner at this Web site.

6/8: Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation

6/5: For information on how people can help the reopened Catholic Multicultural Center, call Queen of Peace Parish at 608-231-4600. Donations can be sent to 401 S. Owen St., Madison, WI 53711.

6/5: Take a Stake in the Lakes Clean Up Events are volunteer spring cleaning for Dane County lakes and streams -- Get more info at this Web site.

6/4: Information about Holy Wisdom and it's new monastery building

6/3: Copy of Chicago BPA-Free Kids Ordinance (PDF)

6/2: Renting in a recession information

6/2: Information On First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

5/28: Southern Wisconsin AirFEST

5/28: Mad City Ski Team -- My Madison Weekend Events

5/27: The Madison Police Department is offering free classes on text messaging, Internet safety, Myspace.com and Facebook to help parents stay up to speed on what their children are doing on the Internet.

For more information on the classes, people may call Sgt. June Groehler at 608-266-4590 or e-mail at jgroehler@cityofmadison.com.

5/22: Middleton Senior Center

5/21: Trinity James My Madison Update

5/21: Information on how to donate to the Dane County Humane Society

5/20: Who's Hiring:

Fiduciary Real Estate - Property Mgr. in Madison (Bi-Lingual). Fax Resume to 414-274-8252

Boys & Girls Club - Program Director ($45,000-$65,000)
Teens of Promise (TOPS)
Send resume by June 15 to: 2001 Taft Street, Madison, WI 53713

5/20: UW Breast Cancer Study info

5/19: The Dane County Humane Society said it's encouraging anyone interested in helping during this critical time to consider a donation to Dane County Humane Society’s 'Rescue Relief Fund.'

This can be done by going to the DCHS Web site: www.giveshelter.org. Donations of full sized bath towels (used but in good condition) and bundles of newspapers (with color ads removed) are also needed and can be dropped off at the shelter at 5132 Voges Road, Madison.

5/18: Wisconsin Fashion Week

5/18: DOT Road Construction Projects

5/15: Who's Hiring:

Family Dollar hiring store manager, assistant manager in Madison

City of Madison, hiring various positions. Madison city residency not required for all jobs

5/15: On Your Side: Check the ratings of more than 200 top-selling medications

5/12: Flood Insurance Information

5/12: Who's Hiring:

American Family, hiring sales support staff at Middleton office

Edward Jones Investments is hiring

Allstate seeks account reps, claim center rep in Cross Plains

WPS hiring clinical quality coordinator

5/11: Rolling Pin Bake Shop

5/11: Lead safety testing = Elemental Safety

5/8: Harmonious Wail is nominated for "Artist of the Year" at the Madison Area Music Awards.

Other local artists nominated for Artist of the Year:

Dumate

Natty Nation

The Lucas Cates Band

5/8: COMMUNITY GARDEN INFO:

For statewide gardening info, visit this Web site

Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc. -- Madison-area & Other Community Gardens, for info: 608-246-4730, extension 218.

Fort Atkinson-area "Hearty Gardens" Community Garden

Portage Community Garden Project

Praire du Sac Community Garden

Rock County Community Garden Program -- Beloit, Janesville & Milton

Randolph, Wis.-based Jung Seed Genetics

5/7: Dumate is nominated for "Artist of the Year" at the Madison Area Music Awards.

Other local artists nominated for Artist of the Year:

Natty Nation

The Lucas Cates Band

5/6: Natty Nation. The band is nominated for "Artist of the Year" at the Madison Area Music Awards.

5/6: Overture Schedule for the upcoming season

5/5: Teri Barr's "My Madison: Music" series of reports on local nominees for The Madison Area Music Awards "Artist of the Year." Nominee: The Lucas Cates Band.

5/5: Information about "Your Gold Sold" service in Stoughton

5/1: State Park Admission Fees

4/29: Swine Flu Info From CDC

4/28: HONOR FLIGHT Network

Ozaukee County Veterans Honors Flight Program

4/27: Dane County Timebank Inc.

4/27: Badgerbarter.com

4/27: State Of Wisconsin's Swine Flu Information

4/24: Hospitality Industry Jobs

Hcareers.com

Buffalo Wild Wings

Food Fight Restaurant Group (Madison-based)

4/24: DCNY Pro is a production company helping to produce this year's Mifflin Street Block Party.

4/23: Green Collar Job Web Sites:

Wisconsinenergyconnection.com.

4/23: Info about crib recalls

4/22: Suicide Education and Prevention Information. Suicide Prevention 24-Hour Help Line: 608-280-2600.

4/17: City of Madison Property Tax Assessments Info

4/17: 13th Annual Earth Day Challenge Info

4/16: Steve's First Art Show & Sale -- directions and more information about this special event happening at HospiceCare. Steve is a patient who is dealing with a rare brain tumor and plans to donate money from the show back to HospiceCare. Go to Hospicecareinc.com for more info.

4/16: National Organ Transplant Access Coalition (NOTAC)

4/15: Wisconsin Energy Assistance Information

4/14: Ticked Off Americans

4/13: NY Auto Show and Green Rides

4/13: UW Commuter Solutions

4/9: For information about hair-clipping program to help clean up beaches after an oil spill, visit www.matteroftrust.org

4/9: NOAA Weather Radio Sale. The following municipalities have NOAA weather radios available for purchase.

Villages of:

Arlington

Doylestown

Friesland

Cambria

Pardeeville

Poynete

Fall River

Wyocena

Towns of:

Marcellon

Dekorra

Cities of:

Lodi

Wisconsin Dells

Columbus

Portage

4/7: Face-to-face Tax Help info

3/31: Information about wristbands for the Craig Buege Scholarship Fund (Facebook account required)

3/31: IBM jobs

3/31: DOT's Rideshare Web site

3/30: Healthbase.com

3/30: Information about the Madison-based reality TV show, visit www.realitytvjob.com

3/27: Rock County -- Free Sandbag availability information:

Town of Rock -- At Rock Town Hall, located at 5102 S. CTH D, in Afton. Residents seeking specific information related to Town of Rock flooding can go to www.tn.rock.wi.gov.

Town of Janesville -- Sand and sandbags available at the old barn, located near the intersection of USH 14 and West River Road.

Town of Milton and Town of Fulton -- Sand available at intersection of STH 59 and Richardson Spring Road, in Newville. However, in order to obtain sandbags, residents must call their respective town hall. Milton Town Hall: 868-2465; Fulton Town Hall: 868-4103.

3/27: Spirit Boxes honoring military members lost in war while in Iraq and Afghanistan. Information and donations at www.theriseofthefallen.org. The gallery supporting the project is www.livingmuseum.com. Local display info at www.fusmadison.com -- search "visions/peace."

3/27: Lights Out for Earth Hour

3/24: Violence Unsilenced

3/24: National Diabetes Alert Day/Local Tour 'de Cure Ride: Learn more about the disease and take your own risk test for getting it. According to the American Diabetes Association, one in five americans is at risk of getting type-2 diabetes. Sign up to ride in the local Tour 'de Cure fundraiser supporting research to cure diabetes. Go to: Diabetes.org.

3/23: Yahara River Co-Op

3/23: Joint Finance Committee Hearings:

Monday, March 23 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) American Legion Banquet Hall 1116 Angelo Road Sparta, WI 54656

Wednesday, March 25 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) State Fair Park Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center Banquet Room #2 640 S. 84th Street West Allis, WI 53214

Friday, March 27 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Haas Fine Arts Center Gantner Concert Hall 121 Water Street Eau Claire, WI 54703

Monday, March 30 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) J.I. Case High School Theater 7345 Washington Avenue Racine, WI 53406

Wednesday, April 1 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Lawrence University Stansbury Theater (Music Drama Center) 420 E. College Avenue Appleton, WI 54911

Friday, April 3 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Amundson Community Center Cambridge Municipal Building 200 Spring Street Cambridge, WI 53523

3/20: www.specialolympics.org/official_statement.aspx

3/16: Community Connections Free Clinic in Iowa County.

3/13: Information about the federal government's $8,000 new homeowner tax credit

3/12: Computing Benefits, FAQs, Benefit Calculation Explained, Benefit Extensions In Place

3/11: State Department Mexico Travel Warning

3/4: Wisconsin Tax E-File Web site

3/3: On Your Side-- Car Car Web sites:

Cartalk.com

Repairpal.com

3/2: U.S. Postal Inspection Service

FakeChecks.org

3/1: WYOU donation site

2/28: Mexico Travel Advisory

2/27: Wisconsin Dance Marathon

2/27: Wisconsin Biotech

2/25: Girl Scouts of Black Hawk cookie booth schedule info

2/25: Info on Madison's MadiSUN program

2/25: City of Madison Pothole Patrol

2/25: Holding Our Breath for Smoke-Free Air Wisconsin

2/24: City of Madison Proposal for Support of the Midwest BioLink Commercialization and Business Center Information (PDF)

City of Madison application to the U.S. Economic Development Administration for up to a $4 million grant to construct the Midwest BioLink Commercialization and Business Center (BioLink) within the BioAg Gateway

2/23: Transport 2020

2/23: U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold's Recovery Package Web Site

2/23: Middleton-Cross Plains Referendum

2/20: Special Olympics Wisconsin Polar Plunge

2/19: Beloit Film Fest

2/16: Wisconsin National Guard -- 32nd Division's Red Arrow Information

Toilet Rebates Program

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

2/14: "On Your Side" Report about DTV Transition and exclusive results for television converter box ratings

2/13: Soldier's Angels Web site

2/13: SCRAP FROM MY HEART.

Scrap From My Heart Blog

McFarland Lutheran Church

Congenital Heart Information Network -- info on congenital heart defects

2/11: Yahara River Grocery Co-Op Fundraising Effort Info

2/11: United Way of North Rock County Chevy Tahoe Raffle Info -- Last GM Truck From Janesville

2/9: For wedding savings tips, visit here and here.

2/9: Way To Go Kids Nutrition Program

2/6: Wis. Snowmobile Trail Conditions Info

www.travelwisconsin.com

2/5: Madison Common Council District 2 Candidates:

2/2: Connor Bourke is battling brain cancer. For more information, visit this Web site or more about CaringBridge. You can also send a note to Connor Bourke, P.O. Box 185, Jefferson, WI 53549.

2/2: Elver Park Winter Events

1/30: Wisconsin E-File Tax Form

1/29: Touring schedule for The Lucas Cates Band

1/27: United Way Raffle To Win Last Vehicle Off GM Line

1/27: BUDGET TIPS FOR SUPER BOWL. How to Have a Frugal Super Bowl Party

Five Budget Tips For Saving Money On Your Super Bowl Party

Ways to Save Big on Your Super Bowl Party

1/26: Census Skills Test
Dane County Job Center
1819 Aberg Ave.
Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30 at 9:30 p.m.

www.2010censusjobs.gov

The above Web site will give you information on becoming a census taker, working in the field to collect data, or also in census field offices.

www.census.gov

The above Web site gives information on jobs related to the 2010 census in management and supervisory positions.

1/26: Infantsee.org

1/23: Oprah -- Suze Orman Webcast transcript can be found here

1/23: WhiteHouseFarmer.com.

1/23: Donate to Allied Food Pantry/Shuttle Bus

1/23: Greywater Irrigation Info

1/22: Local Restaurant Week Info. An opportunity to try what 30 local restaurants have to offer. Typically $25 for a 3-course dinner. Reservations highly encouraged.

1/21: Recalled Peanut Butter Items

1/20: Connor Bourke, of the Fort Atkinson swim team, is battling brain cancer. For more information, visit this Web site or to make a donation in tribute to Connor to provide CaringBridge to all families who need it, send contributions to Connor Bourke, P.O. Box 185, Jefferson, WI 53549.

1/16: WISCONSIN TAX E-FILING PROGRAM

1/14: Information about American Cancer Society and its "Daffodil Days" fundraiser

1/14: INFO ABOUT THE NARI REMODELING EXPO THIS WEEKEND

1/14: Emergency Housing For Cold Weather:

Community Action Coalition (608) 246-4730
Porchlight Hospitality House (608) 255-255-4401
Porchlight Men's Drop In Shelter (608) 255-2960
Porchlight Transitional Housing (608) 257-2534
Port St. Vincent (608) 257-2036
Salvation Army (608) 256-2321
YWCA (608) 257-1436

1/14: Health And Safety Tips To Deal With The Winter Chill

1/14: Smart Motors sales consultant John Dolan (AKA "Mr. Hybrid") said that if you must jump start a hybrid there are certain steps that must be taken. The main difference between starting a hybrid and non-hybrid is that jumper cables connect to a hybrid's fuse box while in non-hybrids they connect directly to the car's battery.

Dolan offers the following process for jump starting a hybrid:

Don't make a practice of using your hybrid to jump start other vehicles as you could greatly damage the dead vehicle's electrical system.

Apply the parking brake and turn off the headlight switch and interior light.

Turn off the hybrid system and remove the key if inserted.

Open the hood, fuse block cover, and exclusive jump starting terminal cover.

Connect positive clamp (red) jumper cable to the exclusive jump starting terminal.

Connect the negative clamp (black) to a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make sure the vehicles are not touching. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.

When boosting, use the battery of matching or higher quality. Any other battery may make for a difficult start.

Allow the discharged battery to rest with the jumper cables connected for approximately 5 minutes. At this time, run the engine in the vehicle with the booster battery at about 2,000 RPM with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed.

Start the hybrid system. Make sure the "READY" light is on.

Disconnect the cables in reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable.

Another interesting fact is that Prius owners don't need to install engine block heaters in their Prius. This is not necessary because of the 3 liter thermos in the Prius that stores warm coolant at 175 degrees for up to 48 hrs helps reduce warm-up times already.

For starting a non-hybrid vehicle, Dolan says to use the following steps:

1. Park the booster vehicle close but not touching the one that needs to be jumped.

2. Begin the process by clamping one of the positive jumper cable ends (red) to the positive battery terminal (labeled with a "+" on the battery) of the dead vehicle.

3. Connect the other end of the positive cable (red) to the positive battery terminal on the booster vehicle (again, confirm that a "+" is next to the battery terminal).

4. Connect the negative cable end (black) to the negative battery terminal on the booster car (marked with a "-"). Finally, attach the other end of the negative cable to an unpainted metal surface on the engine of the dead car.

5. Start the dead vehicle and let the two vehicles idle for a few minutes. 6. Once the dead vehicles is started and running smoothly, disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected.

7. Drive the revived car to somewhere safe and secure before shutting off the engine.

1/13: Protect Pets and Livestock from Cold

1/12: Maximize your television reception.

1/9: Ryan Davidson's Relay For Life Fundraising Page

1/7: "On Your Side's" report to ditch debt and start saving with free budget worksheets. For more information, visit betterbudgeting.com and Today's Seniors

1/6: The Operation Fresh Start Web site lists current homes for sale and financial assistance available. The phone number is 608-244-4721. The organization is accepting donations to help offset mortgage costs.

1/6: To read the Forbes.com article on the top 10 cities for job seekers, visit this Web page.

1/6: FALLS PREVENTION. Local Falls Prevention Task Force

CDC Injury Prevention Web site

"Stepping On" program info

More Info on "Stepping On" program (PDF)

Info on "Stepping On" classes and how to enroll

1/6: Mid-Continent Railway Museum

1/5: City of Madison Sand Locations

1/5: See list of "banished words" from Lake Superior State University.

1/2: Donate to the American Red Cross Badger Chapter

1/1: Professional Organizer Paula Apfelbach's Web site on getting organized. The National Association of Professional Organizers, Wisconsin Chapter. Get Organized Now

12/30: Refinance Calculator

12/28: Wisconsin Poison Center

12/16: DOT Road Conditions Information

12/26: Salvation Army of Dane County donations

12/23: Operation Home Front

12/22: Get text message alerts, e-mails during Madison snow emergencies

12/18: Wisconsin's new travel and road information Web site

12/18: Gift Cards for Homeless people. You can make a donation to the gift card program by contacting Tellurian.

12/13: Salvation Army Kettle Sign-Up

12/13: Physicians Plus 2008 Top 10 Healthy Holiday Gifts:

1. The Deluxe Mr. Quarterback Passing Machine
2. The Hyper Jump 3. Electronic Basketball Hoop Challenge
4. Wii Fit
5. BeamO Flying Hoop
6. Bucket Blast
7. Fun Ride
8. Inflatable Snow Fort
9. Create Your Own Nutrition Bars
10. Backyard Olympics -- Boochie!

12/11: Energy Help

PSC Energy Assistance

Home Energy Plus

Keep Wisconsin Warm Fund

Dane County residents needing heating assistance can call:
608-242-6388 -- Connecting heat for those who have been disconnected
608-267-8601 -- Energy Assistance Program

12/9: City of Madison Winter Information and Text Alerts

12/3: Tips for Safer Sledding and Tobogganing

12/3: Noon show guest -- Gingerbread houses for $35, free delivery. Call Dave at 608-577-7748.

12/1: www.homehivtestkit.org

www.homehealthtesting.com

12/1: Thailand Trip Blog

11/28: Wisconsin No Call List

11/25: Trouble in Toyland: 21st Annual Toy Safety Survey

11/25: Area Thanksgiving Meals For Those In Need:

First United Methodist Church
203 Wisconsin Ave., Madison
Noon to 2 p.m.

First Congregational United Church Of Christ
1609 University Ave., Madison
Noon to 3 p.m.
Lakeview Lutheran Church
4001 Mandrake Rd., Madison
Noon. Call 608-244-6181 for reservation.

Damascus Road and Mad City Church
2713 E. Washington Ave., Madison
Doors open at noon, dinner at 1 p.m.
To sign up, e-mail events@damascusroadchurch.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran
5701 Raymond Rd., Madison
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Memorial Baptist
201 South Main St., Verona
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Those who plan to come should call 608-845-7125

11/25: Salvation Army Kettle Sign-Up

11/18: Making Life Easier Links:

Cuisinart mini-prep food processor
Verilux Book & Travel Light
Case Logic Armrest Organizer
Medi-Socks
Natural wool neck pillow

11/18: "Gadget Guy" Steve Van Dinter's "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" links:

http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com
http://bfads.net
http://www.blackfriday.info
http://www.cybermonday.org
http://www.dealtaker.com/blackfriday.html
http://www.theblackfriday.com
http://www.blackfriday.fm

11/17: 2009 children's art calendar, American Family Children's Hospital

11/15: http://www.habitatdane.org/home.cfm

11/13: AUsome Social Group For Teens And Young People

WiAutism.com

hill-law-firm.com/autism_hughes1.htm

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) Autism Data

11/12: Inaugural Swearing-In Ceremony Information

11/12: Cardiovascular Disease Foundation

11/11: Local resources on teen dating violence.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services Crisis Hotline (608) 251-4445.

Briarpatch (608) 251-6211.

Family Violence Program, Dane County District Attorney's Office (608) 266-4211.

Midwest Domestic Violence Resource Center (608) 231-3300.

Rainbow Project (608) 255-7356.

11/11: For more information on AWARE, visit www.uwhealth.org/aware.

11/10: The Salvation Army

11/10: United Way of Dane County

11/10: The American Red Cross - Badger Chapter

11/10: Schools of Hope Literacy Project

11/05: Breast Cancer Recovery is pleased to host the 9th Annual Sharing the Knowledge: Resources for Recovery Conference November 8, 2008 at the Alliant Energy Center. Breast cancer survivors and their family members, nurses and mammography staff are encouraged to register today at http://www.bcrecovery.org/

10/30: ALERT MADISON TEXT MESSAGING. People can sign up for alerts at this Web site.

10/28: "Recall information about the Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible/close sleeper bassinets is available through the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Web site: www.cpsc.gov.

10/27: Safe Community Coalition - Stop on Red Campaign

10/27: DNR Tracking Information

10/26: Voter Public Access

10/26: League of Women Voters

10/24: Peter Theron, candidate for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District

Tammy Baldwin, incumbent for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District

10/23: ABC For Health

10/22: Check Voter Registration Information Online At http://vpa.wi.gov/. (No "www." at beginning)

10/21: More information on artificial food dyes.

10/21: Delta Crib Recall

10/21: FDA-APPROVED FOOD DYES

10/21: Jarrod Rego's web page Caring Bridge gives updates about Jarrod's health, after his injury. He is a junior on the Columbus boys soccer team, the Team of the Month for October. Last July he was injured in an ATV crash, and suffered a brain injury as well as some other ailments.

10/20: Apply To Be Poll Worker

10/16: Flood Recovery Assistance

10/14: UW Arboretum Fall Colors Event

10/13: Wisconsin Book Festival

10/9: Commuter Tax Provision

10/9: Green Streets Madison

10/8: Flu Shot Info

10/8: Fire Prevention Week

10/6: Fall Leaf Collection

10/2: Giant Pumpkin Fest

10/1: Madison Police Department West District Headquarters 608-243-0500

9/30: Penny Pinchers Guide

9/28: Download a family emergency planner.

9/28: Learn more about how to make an emergency kit.

9/27: Can I Vote?

9/27: John McCain

9/27: Barack Obama

9/25: Homes For Our Troops

9/24: Dane County Housing Authority

9/23: Headrush Event

9/21: Public Health -- Madison & Dane County

9/21: Shigella Outbreak Info

9/21: Car-Less U Info

9/19: National Marrow Donor Program

9/19: Red Cross

9/19: Community Action Coalition

9/18: Recycling Options

9/17: Upcoming Blood Donation Drives

Thursday, Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MGE Innovation Center, Conference Room 50
510 Charmany Dr, Madison

Thursday, Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
2947 Thinnes St. Cross Plains

Friday, Sept. 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Village Center of Waunakee
333 S. Madison St., Wanuakee

Saturday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Our Lady Queen of Peace - Auditorium
401 Owen Dr, Madison

Blood Donation Center Hours

Madison West Blood Donation Center
4860 Sheboygan Ave., Madison
Thursday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Madison East Blood Donation Center
2109 Zeier Rd, Madison
Thursday, Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

9:16: The workshop What's At Stake In Election 2008? will be held Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., on the UW Madison campus. The workshop is co-sponsored by the UW-Madison School of Education, Wisconsin Education Association Council and Madison Metropolitan School District.

9/16: Government Accountability Board

9/16: Consumer Reports: DTV Converter Box Ratings

9/15: Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance Information

9/15 More information about the "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event

9/15 Job Center of Wisconsin

9/10: Susan G. Komen On the Go

9/10: "Getting to Purple" Series

9/8: Suicide stats from HOPES

9/5: Ironman Road Closures (PDF Format)

9/4: University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center

9/4: The Write Track

9/3: Hurricane Gustav

9/1: University of Wisconsin's Safety Web Site

8/31: For information on building and maintaining a rain garden (PDF Format)

8/28: Interested in donating to help restore and restock Lake Delton's fish. Click here.

8/28: FLOOD OF 2008 DOCUMENTARY

8/28: NO CALL LIST SIGN UP -- CELL PHONES. Wisconsin residents can now register their cell phones on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's No Call List.

People who sign up before Sept. 1 will be added to the list starting Oct. 1.

Residents can sign up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by visiting the Wisconsin No Call List Web site at NoCall.Wisconsin.gov or by calling 1-866-9NO-CALL (1-866-966-2255) toll-free in Wisconsin.

8/25: Madison Metropolitan School District's Bus Routes

8/22: For tree care tips, please log on to the Forestry Division’s Web site: Tree Care Tips

8/21: Living Lands & Waters Call 1-309-236-0725 to volunteer.

8/21: Badger Care Plus

8/19: Information On Picking Out Digital Cameras From Consumer Reports

8/19: Iowa County Humane Society In Danger of Closing

8/19: Wild Parsnip Facts And How To Remove It

8/19: Avoiding Wild Parsnip

8/18: Drive 55 Movement

8/18: For a closer look at the Madison school district's current financial situation,click here. The public can submit comments on the recommendations to: comments@madison.k12.wi.us.

8/17: To get your free credit report, from Equixfax, Experian and TransUnion. To stop pre-approved credit card offers from coming to you.

8/11: JANESVILLE'S ECONOMIC SUMMIT

8/11: Clean Sweep Program

8/11: IMMUNIZATIONS GUIDELINES

8/11: Living Lands and Waters -- Wisconsin River cleanup. To volunteer, people can visit the group's Web site or call the office at 309-496-9848.

8/8 To find out more about the ground beef recall, please call 512-542-0878

8/8: Mold Information From The CDC

8/8: Flood information from the CDC

8/7: AIDS Ride

8/6: Department of Homeland Security Grant Press Release

8/6: Learn about the Beltline construction project in the DOT's 2008 Beltline Improvement Outline and Beltline Improvement Map 2008 (PDF Format).

8/2: Kathy Sotak's Lia Sophia Web site. Through next week, people can purchase items from the site, and all profits will go to help Kathy Gullixson and her family. Gullixson Fundraiser

8/1: Search for a registered sex offender by zip code or name Wisconsin Department of Corrections

7/30: Mid Continent

7/30: Federal Emergency Management Agency Call FEMA at 800-621-3362.

7/28: To voice opposition to Charter's plans to move public access channels to a digial tier contact the state's Consumer Protection. 1-800-422-7128.

7/27: Build a bat house.

7/27: Green Tips. Attract birds and bats to help control insect pests. Find plans and tips to build a bird house from the National Parks Conservation Association.

7/22: The Mid-Continent Railway Museum is need of $35,000 in donations to get them to their goal of $475,000 to restore an historic fish car from the 1800s. The fish car is the only one left in the world.

7/22: Madison Stay-Cations

7/21: The FEMA deadline to report flood damage is August 13. 1-800-621-3362

7/21: Madison Area Beaches

7/18: Recycle Bank

7/18: Zero Emissions Scooter

7/16: Dane County Fair

7/15: U.S. Transplant Games Results

7/15 Department of Public Instruction e-mail address lori.slauson@dpi.wi.gov. Individuals wishing to respond can also send letters to DPI 125 South Webster Street , P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841

7/14: Resources for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure:

Green Path Debt Solutions:
1-888-776-6735

Hope Hotline:
1-888-995-HOPE

Dane County Housing Authority
608-224-3636

7/14: 4-Year-Old-Kindergarten Information

7/14: Wisconsin Emergency Volunteer (WeVolunteer) Initiative

7/10: Model Airplane Show

7/9: Walk Score

7/9: Jefferson County Fair

7/7: Ice Age National Scenic Trail

7/7: Olbrich Garden Home Tour

7/2: Find out about Madison beach closings at this Web site.

7/2: FEMA Assistance. By telephone at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

6/30: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

6/28: Little Ammericka Amusement Park

6/27: APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE

6/25: FRIENDS OF FERALS. This group of volunteers trap, fix and find a home for feral cats in the area. They'll celebrate the grand opening of their first shelter, which was paid for through donations, in July. If you'd like to help or learn more, visit DaneFerals.org.

6/25: For special recipes, information and a simple test to check your risk of getting diabetes, visit Diabetes.org.

6/25: DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION

6/25: Concerts On The Square Information

6/24: RHYTHM & BOOMS FIREWORKS TRAFFIC PLAN

6/24: FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN MADISON MEETINGS. A series of six public meetings will be held on Tuesday, June 24, Wednesday, June 25, and Thursday, June 26 to discuss "What are the Possibilities" for the future of Downtown. Click here for more information.

6/23: Donate to the Red Cross. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

6/23: Summerfest

6/20: Fort Atkinson Flooding/Volunteer Information

6/20: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

6/18: TO VOLUNTEER FOR STORM AND FLOODING CLEANUP:

In Sauk County, call 608-355-3200.

In Jefferson County, call 920-674-7129.

Columbia County is just starting to organize volunteers. Those interested in volunteering in Columbia County can call 608-742-4166.

6/18: Tips to minimize exposure to mosquito bites:

6/17: Project Green Teen Class at Madison's Shabazz City High School

6/16: Madison Park Closings

6/11: Disaster Relief Assistance

6/11: There's no better way to enjoy a perfect summer evening than in a beautiful garden. Olbrich Gardens annual Rhapsody in Bloom Benefit Gala is coming up soon.

Connie Beam, the director of development and marketing for Olbrich Gardens, said that this year's party includes Thai dancers and will be co-chaired by out-going University of Wisconsin Chancellor John Wiley.

The Rhapsody in Bloom Benefit Gala is Saturday, June 21 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Atwood Avenue.

Tickets are $110 per person and reservations are required by Friday, June 13.

For more information, visit olbrich.org or to order tickets, call 608-246-5616.

6/6: SPORTS FOR AFRICA. Those who want to donate can contact Bulleh Bablitch at project.liberia@yahoo.com or by phone at 608-577-6711.

6/6: Dane County CCR Training Schedule for Saturday, June 7, 2008 (PDF)

6/6: NO CALL LIST SIGN UP -- CELL PHONES. Wisconsin residents can now register their cell phones on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's No Call List.

People who sign up before Sept. 1 will be added to the list starting Oct. 1.

6/4: Madison Police Self-Reporting Unit

6/2: Medication Drop

5/28: Skin Cancer Screening

5/27: The mission of the organization Kids And Cars is to assure no child dies or is injured in a non-traffic, motor vehicle related event.

5/26: DeForest Veterans Memorial Park

5/26: For the latest information on funeral arrangements and a celebration of Felicia Melton-Smyth's life check out the Shamrock Pub.

5/22: Park and Ride Lot Locations from Wisconsin DOT. Click on a county for lot locations.

5/22: Dane County CCR Training Schedule for Saturday, June 7, 2008 (PDF)

5/22: Gypsy Moth Information

5/21: Mead Charities Counsel on Shaken Baby Syndrome

Canopy Center: Parental Stress Center. The Parental Stress Center is an area help line is staffed from 6 a.m. to midnight everyday. They can be reached at 608-241-2221.

The Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse

5/21: Madison Police News Release: Joel Marino's Grandmother Pens Tribute

5/21: Wisconsin Dells Vacation Guide

5/20: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Student Services/Prevention & Wellness: "Hope After Tragedy: Weston's Story" Webcast

5/16: Bark & Wine 2008

5/16: Syttende Mai Information

5/16: www.giveme5forstroke.org

5/15: Homes for our Troops is a non-profit organization that helps build specially adapted homes, at no cost, for severely injured veterans.

5/14: Keeping Kids Fit Info

5/14: ESTATE PLANNING FOR PETS. May 28, Noon & 5:30p. Contact for more info: ptauscher@giveshelter.org or call 838-0413, ext 117.

5/12: Madison Area Music Awards, area fund raiser to keep instruments and music in the lives of children who otherwise couldn't afford it.

5/12: A public reception will also be held for each of the remaining UW chancellor finalists, running from Monday through Thursday. Meet the candidates at the Memorial Union's Main Lounge from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feedback on the candidates may be sent to chancellorsearch@bascom.wisc.edu by Monday, May 19 at 4 p.m.

5/6: Walking With Dinosaurs

5/5: Measles Immunization Info (PDF Format)

5/4: Put rain water to use! Click here for step-by-step instructions for making your own rain barrel.

5/1: Information and FAQ about "WiscAlerts-Text Emergency Service" for UW-Madison

5/1: Dane County Parks

4/30: Special Olympics Wisconsin said that nearly 100 volunteers are still needed for setup, timing, scorekeeping, awards and other tasks. Those interested in volunteering should call Jon Janigo at 800-679-6751.

4/28:

Internal Revenue Service Information on Economic Stimulis Check
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Last two SSN digits: Payments will be transmitted no later than:
00 through 20 May 2
21 through 75 May 9
76 through 99 May 16

4/28: "Going Green Wisconsin" Special

The EPA's guide to CFL bulb recycling (includes drop-off points)

Find a retailer near you at this Web site. Ikea's free take-back program

Other sources for recycling options include this site or this site

Get background on the Henry Vilas Zoo Cell Phone Recycling Program

For more information about the EPA's "It's An Easy Call" Recycling Campaign and other collection points, visit this Web site or this site

Ian's Pizza

Harvest

To find a restaurant committed to the concept of eating locally, visit this Web site

There's a farmers' market every day of the week. Find one in your area at this Web site

Dane County Farmers' Market, the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country.

To find and order from a community-supported agriculture farms serving greater Madison, Milwaukee, Dubuque, the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, visit this Web site

Read more about the Slow Food Movement

Read Dr. Jonathan Patz bio

Patz is a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and shared the Nobel Peace Prize awarded with former Vice President Al Gore.

Environmental Change & Our Health, a tool for teachers and students

Join the virtual march to stop global warming by visiting this Web site

Newenhouse is the founder of Community Car, a growing car sharing service and Full Circle Interiors

Newenhouse is president of Madison Environmental Group, a consulting firm helping individuals and businesses live reduce their carbon footprints, and she was named one of Madison Magazine's Best Places to Work

She was named one of Madison Magazine's "Eco-Heroines"

To learn more about the Environmental Action Teams, visit this Web site. To read its "green gift ideas," available in PDF format, visit this Web site

Some green watchdog Web sites include Greenwashingindex.com; Greenwashing.net; and Corpwatch.org

Other communities or organizations taking a pledge to help the environment include Madison and Bon Appetit Management Co.

To calculate your carbon footprint, read tips to becoming carbon neutral and take action, visit this Web site

To learn more about the Fort Atkinson Diet, visit here

For basic information about electronic waste, how and where to recycle it at this EPA Web site

For information about digital television transition and how to extend the life of an analog TV set or recycle it, visit this EPA Web site

The city of Madison now has a year-round drop off recycling of computers, TVs and consumer electronics. They aren't accepted at the curb. Visit Madison computer pickup Web site

To learn more about state Sen. Mark Miller's proposal to keep e-waste out of Wisconsin landfills, visit here

4/25: Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation and its annual "Spring Gala" to benefit women's health education programs in the state. Honorary Chairs: UW Football Coach Bret Bielema and his mother, Marilyn; along with WWHF Founder Sue Ann Thompson and News 3's Teri Barr will also introduce the "Champions In Women's Health." For more information, visit this Web site.

4/25: MedDrop Dane County

4/23: Learn more about relational aggression/bullying and find helpful solutions at this Web site

This Web site is devoted to helping dads raise daughters and open lines of communication.

4/23: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Madison

4/22: Aldo Leopold Digital Archives

4/21: Wisconsin Treasurer Unclaimed Items Auction on eBay

State of Wisconsin Power Advice

4/18: Dane County Farmer's Market

4/17: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Child Care Directories

The Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse

Canopy Center: Parental Stress Center

4/17: H.O.R.S.E. (Humane Organization Rescuing & Saving Equine)
927 Old Highway 11 West Janesville/Footville, WI
rescuehorses7@aol.com
608-322-4168 (or) 608-876-6916
Web site

4/16: Women Lucheon

4/15: Madison Metro Bus Changes Information

4/15: "Tips for Making Life Easier" segment:

Dynamic Living Inc.
888-940-0605
www.Dynamic-Living.com

Aids for Arthritis
800-654-0707
www.aidsforarthritis.com

TeleStik™
Cougar Mountain Marketing Corporation
877-299-2982
www.telestik.com

4/11: To find out where sandbags are available in Rock County, visit here:

4/10: Check out the Wolves in action Saturday at the team's first home game. Kick off is set for 6:30 p.m. at Middleton High School against the Chicago Force. For more information on the team and it's remaining schedule, visit this Web site.

4/10: To learn more about "Launchpad," the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music program recognizing outstanding high school musicians involved in a band outside of school, visit this Web site.

4/9: Wisconsin Homegrown Lunch Information

4/8: Madison Golf Courses

4/2: Milton McPike high school name change petition

4/2: Web site where residents can report problem with downed street signs, massive amounts of garbage, etc. in Madison

General Web site for the city's spring cleaning guidelines. People can get more information on how to volunteer for April 19 Earth Day Challenge, or they can call the parks department at 266-5949 to sign up at a park near them.

3/30: Know your flood risk and learn if you live in a flood-prone area.

3/28: MG&E Power Tomorrow

3/27: "I'm A Bo-liever" song at WOLX.com

3/26: Verona Boundary Lines Map (PDF)

3/25: Helpful information for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-TALK, Press 1 for Veterans.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Free PTSD anonymous assessments online

3/24: Find Badgers basketball tickets at Ticketmaster.com

3/14: "Making Life Easier" segment:

The Verilux Rise and Shine Full Spectrum Natural Alarm Clock
Verilux Book & Travel Light
Verilux, Inc.
(800) 454-4408
www.verilux.com

LightWedge Original Book Light with optional LightWedge Magnifier
LightWedge Mini Reading Lights with magnifier
LightWedge Paperback
LightWedge Night Vision
LightWedge
(508) 228-9334
www.lightwedge.com

Light Switch Extender
Life@Home
(800) 653-1923
www.lifehome.com

3/14: Consumer Reports: New Car Technologies

3/13: Dane County Friends Of Ferals is a volunteer group using a trap-neuter-return program to help control the area's feral cat population.

3/13: Information on Invalidating UW-Madison SSN-based Photo ID Cards

3/13: Red Cross Real Heroes 2008

3/12: "News 3 at 9" Healthwatch report. For information on getting involved in stem cell clinical trials, go to this Web site.

Go to this Web site for details about multiple sclerosis, one of the diseases being treated through adult stem cell transplants along with the proclamation by Gov. Jim Doyle making March 10-17, 2008 "MS Awareness Week in Wisconsin."

3/12: Pothole Patrol -- City of Madison Web site. Residents can use this Web site to report a pothole problem, get FAQ's about potholes and see a map of trouble spots in the city.

3/12: Wisconsin Revenue Department Tax Information

3/10: Flooding Information:

Wisconsin Commissioner Of Insurance

Federal Emergency Management Agency: The National Flood Insurance Program

Floodsmart.gov

3/7: Packers Fan Fest 2008

3/5: Better Business Bureau Information On Fake Brett Favre Memorabilia

2/28: MINERAL POINT & JUNCTION ROADS INTERSECTION PROJECT. Those who have questions about the project can contact Rob Phillips by phone at 608-266-4090 or by e-mail at rphillips@cityofmadison.wi.us or Matthew Hintze, vice president at HNTB Corp., by phone at 608-294-5005 or by e-mail at mhintze@hntb.com for more information about the proposals.

2/28: "All Dressed Up" is put on by the volunteers with The Junior League of Madison. It helps girls who might not have the money get a dress, shoes and accessories to wear to prom for free. Go to www.juniorleagueofmadison.org for more information.

2/27: The first-of-its-kind Report on Women's Health In Wisconsin 2008 is available at the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation. This Web site includes information about the report and how to get it.

To request a copy or to get help with a health issue, people can call 1-800-448-5148.

2/26: To submit your opinion on one or more of the four names currently being considered for Madison's new West side elementary, Email the school board at comments@madison.k12.wi.us. Comments are being considered until March 24.

2/26: Compact fluorescent lights need proper, safe recycling due to mercury in the bulbs. Go to this Web site for more information or contact your area's sanitation department.

2/26: END OF LIFE. FinalExitNetwork.org

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

HOPES: Helping Others Prevent and Educate About Suicide

Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Suicide Prevention Resource Links

2/24: Green Tips: If you'd like more information about building a cleaner-burning fire visit the EPA.

2/20: Workers at UW-Madison's Physical Plant said their crews need help to clear all the ice and snow-covered sidewalks. UW-Madison is hiring help and will pay $11 an hour. For more information, call Physical Plant Custodial, 608-263-3081 or visit the Service Building Annex, 1225 University Ave.

2/15: MADISON POLL LOCATIONS. To check your Madison polling place, visit the city of Madison clerk's Web site.

2/15: CARBON CREDITS: ChicagoClimateExchange.com

2/14: Northern Illinois University Information

2/13: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT MADISON POLLING CENTERS. Officials say they need volunteers to help out at polling centers during Tuesday's presidential primary. Volunteers must be high school age or older and will be paid. But all volunteers must go through a training session on how to record data and operate equipment before the primary.

For more information, contact the Government Accountability Board by calling 1-608-266-8005 or e-mail gab@wi.gov or contact the city of Madison clerk here.

2/12: For more information on becoming an election official for the city of Madison for the upcoming primary, click here.

2/11: Find out more about becoming an organ donor.

2/11: Chocolate-Covered Jalapenos

2/8: UW Cycling.com

2/6: Friends Of Ferals

2/6: American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days. The relevance of the daffodils is that people can buy bunches of daffodils to support those fighting cancer and the money supports the American Cancer Society's groundbreaking cancer research, programs and services.They are also used to raise cancer awareness. However, it's not just about buying flowers - it represents a symbol of hope for a world free of cancer. For more info on Daffodil Days, go here.

2/5: CHECK FLIGHT DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS. Dane County Regional Airport

2/4: To donate books to the American Family Children's Hospital Half-Pints mobile library, bring any new or gently used book to any Half-Price Book Store in Madison, starting Monday, Feb. 11.

2/2: www.hopes-wi.org

2/1: Learn about the Beltline construction project in the DOT's 2008 Beltline Improvement Outline and Beltline Improvement Map 2008 (PDF Format).

1/30: Super Bowl Snacks on a Stick. Visit and click on "Live at Five Cooking Tips"

MATC Gourmet Dining Room
February through April 24
Every Tues. & Thurs. at Noon
Reservations: 608-246-MENU

1/30: LAP BAND. REALIZE Band device.

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

1/29: COUPONS FOR DIGITIAL TELEVISION CONVERTER BOXES. If you have any TV sets in your home that receive local channels using an antenna you may want to apply for a coupon to be used toward purchasing a Digital Television converter box. You can get up to two coupons that you can take to a local retailer and use toward the purchase of a certified converter box. The coupons will be worth $40. Some of the boxes are $40, some are more.

If you only have TV sets connected to Cable or Satellite, you don't need a converter box. Those companies will convert the local channels for you. If all your TV sets have DTV tuners (often called ATSC tuners), you don't need a converter box.

Go to this Web site and choose menu No. 3 to apply for a coupon or two if you need them.

There are no boxes available yet but there are a limited number of coupons that will be provided so if you need them you should apply now. Your coupon won't arrive in the mail until there are boxes available and will expire 90 days after you get them.

1/29: WI FORECLOSURE RESCOURCE

1/28: Proposed MMSD boundary changes.

1/22: HELP WITH HEATING COSTS. The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) administers the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Public Benefits Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP and its related services help over 100,000 Wisconsin households annually.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). For more information on WHEAP, call 1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947).

ENERGY SERVICES, INC. -- The Dane County Department of Human Services passes-through State/federal funding for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) to Energy Services, Inc. Low-income households eligible for WHEAP receive a one-time energy assistance grant. Special needs cases also receive furnace, emergency and crisis energy assistance grants/services. The agency is located at 1225 S. Park St. in Madison. Those in need can call 608-267-8601 for assistance.

More Information at: Wisconsin Division of Energy Services.

1/18: For more information about Flake Out Festival, visit their Web site.

1/18: For more information about the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, visit cancer residency Web site.

1/15: CCR Training. The Madison Fire Department will begin offering classes in non-certified Cardiocerebral Resusitation to all Madison-area businesses. For more information or to sign up for a class contact the Madison Fire Department's Community Education division at 266-4709.

1/10: KENOSHA TORNADO CLEANUP. According to sources at the Wheatland Town Hall, which is coordinating assistance with the help of the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and many volunteers, those victims affected by the Tornadoes in the west end of the County, do not need any more donated items. People wishing to donate are encouraged to make cash donations to one of the following Agencies to aid victims of the Tornadoes:

Bank of Kenosha: Call 262-842-1073. Funds will be used to help out any victims who are affected by the Tornadoes

M&I Bank: Call 262-843-2366. This is a fund for Wheatland residents only

Tri-County Realtor Relief Fund: Donations may be made at any M&I Bank. Funds will be used to help out any victims who are affected by the Tornadoes

American Red Cross: Kenosha County Tornado Relief Fund. Funds earmarked specifically for the Kenosha County Tornado may only be used to assist Kenosha County Tornado victims.

With regard to donations of goods, the Salvation Army is still in need of: storage bins (18 gallon), tarps, work gloves and other storage containers for use by Tornado victims. People may contact the Salvation Army at: 262-564-0286.

People wishing to volunteer may contact Kenosha County's Volunteer Hotline at 262-605-7924, names and phone numbers will be passed-on to the volunteer coordinators. People may also sign-up to volunteer directly at the Wheatland Town Hall, 34315 Geneva Road, New Munster.

1/10: VHS Emergency Rule Information (PDF)

1/9: RADON. Map of Radon levels throughout the state of Wisconsin, searchable by zip code.

Radon Information For Wisconsin Residents

1/8: BICYCLE RECALL FOR MADISON COMPANY. More information at this Web site.

1/7: Report Pot Holes: City Of Madison's Pothole Concerns E-mail Form

1/5: Furnace Claims

12/27: GOODWILL DONATIONS. Before donating, check the list of items that centers can take as donations on the Goodwill South Central Wisconsin Web site.

12/26: DANE BUY LOCAL. This Web site features hundreds of locally owned stores, and information on how you can get gift cards that are redeemable at these shops, restaurants and businesses.

12/26: U.S. BANK EVE on Dec. 31. For more information, visit this Web site.

12/21: SNOWMOBILE TRAILS. For updated trail conditions, call the Dane County Trail Information Line at 608-242-4576 or visit this Web site.

12/21: AIRPORT DELAYS. Dane County Regional Airport Weather And Flight Information

12/18: News 3's Teri Barr is "On Your Side" with a report on the best cell phones. Our partner, Consumer Reports, is sharing free buying advice here.

12/14: Salvation Army

12/14: Opera For The Young

12/10: Video games:

"Halo 3"
"Smarty Pants" by EA
"Scene It" by Microsoft
"Guitar Hero III" by Activision
"Rock Band" by EA
"Brain Age 2" by Nintendo
"Flash Focus" by Nintendo
"Bee Movie" by Activision
"Zack And Wiki" by Capcom
"Super Mario Galaxy" by Nintendo

12/6: Wisconsin Dairy

12/5: Cheesehead Night Before Christmas Book

12/4: UW Students who need a specific path cleared on campus can call the Physical Plant CARS at 263-3333. Individuals who need a sidewalk cleared for travel in Madison must fill out a form on the city's Web site.

12/4: Those who want to help seniors shovel their walks in the city of Madison can call the Senior Home Chore Program:

East: 223-3100
North: 243-5252
South: 251-8405
West: 238-7368

VolunteerYourTime.org

12/4: With Wings And A Halo
Non-profit group based in Waunakee, which is helping supply police officers in Dane County with children's books so that they can be distributed to children involved in domestic violence situations.

12/3: City Of Madison's Snow Plowing Information

12/3: Orange Tree Imports

12/2: "Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri" will air on Wisconsin Public Television:

Fri. Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 23 at 8 a.m.

Mon. Dec. 24 at 12:30 p.m.

Tues. Dec. 25 at 12:00 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 28 at 1 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 31 at 9 a.m.

12/2: Help Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster win a $1.5 million MRI machine. View video and vote at www.winanmri.com.

11/30: Free and anonymous testing at AIDS Network-Madison, 600 Williamson Street, 608-252-6540.

11/29: Nursing Home List

11/28: Ida DeVries is a 2-year old girl from Beaver Dam who is suffering from stage IV liver cancer. You can read Ida's story and leave her and her family a message at her Web site.

11/27: You can volunteer to help Toys for Tots with both its collection and distribution. For more information, visit ToysForTots.org.

11/26: Anyone who has not received their child support debit card yet should contact the state Bureau of Child Support at 608-266-9909.

11/26: Oompa Toys

11/26: CPSC gives tips for safe toys shopping.

11/26: Wisconsin's No Call Web Site

11/26: Deer Donation Sites

11/26: Four City Economic Development Listening Sessions

11/24: Black Friday Online Deals:

Black Friday Deals
Black Friday Deals
Black Friday Deals
www.cybermonday.org
Andrea Mosaic

11/22: Watch Rob, Charlotte and Jeff's Dancing Elf Video

11/20: Thanksgiving Dinners Served At These Churches:

First Congregational United Church
1609 University Ave., Madison

Good Shepherd Lutheran
5701 Raymond Rd., Madison

Memorial Baptist Church
201 S. Main, Verona

11/20: Families who didn't register in time to receive a free Thanksgiving meal can contact the United Way on Wednesday morning starting at 9 a.m. to have their name placed on a waiting list. Just call 2-1-1. Remaining Thanksgiving baskets will be given out from the list on Wednesday afternoon.

11/20: FuelGaugeReport.com

11/20: Restoring Hope Transplant House

Proposed Remodeling Plans

Fundraising Goals

Donations can be sent directly to:

Restoring Hope Transplant House
c/o Capitol Bank
710 N. High Point Rd
Madison, WI 53717

OR:

Restoring Hope Transplant House
7457 Terrace Avenue
Middleton, WI 53562

11/16: The Gourmet Dining Room of Madison Area Technical College

11/16: KnowHow2Go.org College Information

11/15: Collin's art will soon be on billboard and buses around the area. If you like to see the artwork, learn more about the awards or HIV/AIDS, visit hivictorious.org.

11/15: CNN Heroes: All-Star Tribute

11/13: The Stork's Nest grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Location is 999 S. Park Street. For more information on the program or to make donations contact Almeda Williams 829-2555, or Theola Carter, 243-1701, or Email, zpb-niz@sbcglobal.net. The Stork's Nest programming begins Dec. 15.

11/11: If you are interested in being a part of the quilt for veterans project with the Quilting by the River Friends in Stoughton, contact Barb Endres at 244-4942.

11/6: Repeat Drunken Drivers Story from "News 3 at 10: The Update." Senate Bill 116 aims to increases penalties for repeat drunken drivers. For more information about the bill visit this Web site.

11/6: On Your Side Recalls: Laugh & Learn Kitchen Toy, Humidifiers and Snowmobiles. For more information, visit this Web site.

11/5: Madison Holiday Market's trendy gift giving ideas from News 3's Teri Barr and Madison Magazine's Shayna Miller: For the soups and seasonings seen in the story e-mail: roysowatzk@aol.com. For Packers and Badger novelties contact wisportsnovelties.net. Also featured, unique baby items, hand-crafted glass from Poland, personal dog and cat paintings.

11/5: Route for Sgt. Joshua Brennan's funeral procession. Coming from St. Maria Goretti to Beltline to Hwy 51, turn left on Farwell. Turn left on Exchange, Exchange to Main, which deadends at Marsh, a quick left on Marsh, right on Red Oak, Turn left on Leanne Ln.

11/2: To learn more about the Green Built Home Makeover program, visit this Web site.

11/2: Joel Kreuziger is a brain tumor survivor from Clyman, Wis. in Juneau County. The Dodgeland High School grad and MATC student is running in the NYC marathon to raise money for the Tug McGraw foundation; he's also running to raise awareness about brain tumors.

To make a donation, visit this Web site.

10/31: Burglary Prevention Tips from the city of Madison

10/30: Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry

Officials encourage the public to notify the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry of information on the Web site believed to be inaccurate, as well as any information concerning the whereabouts of non-compliant registrants, through the new SAFE Tip line toll free at 877-234-0085 or through e-mail at docsafetips@doc.state.wi.us

10/30: Joel Kreuziger is a brain tumor survivor from Clyman, Wis. in Juneau County. The Dodgeland High School grad and MATC student is running in the NYC marathon to raise money for the Tug McGraw foundation; he's also running to raise awareness about brain tumors.

To make a donation, visit this Web site.

10/26: MpoweringMadison.com.

10/23: The Madison Home Chore Program needs volunteers to help with raking through November. Those interested in helping can call 608-243-5252.

10/23: The Baraboo Boys and Girls Club needs to raise $172,000 to reopen and another $85,000 in pledges for 2009. Donations to the club can be made at the Baraboo Amcore Bank at P.O. Box 450, Baraboo, WI 53913. Please write "Keep The Club" in the memo portions of checks.

10/19: Wisconsin native Sarah Kaufmann has gained national fame from her cheese-carving skills. To see her work, visit this Web site.

10/19: See Aerial Shot Of This Year's Janesville Corn Maze

10/19: For more information about a self-guided fall art tour through Baraboo, Spring Green, Dodgeville and Mineral Point. Participants came meet more than 50 artists -- potters, wavers, glassblowers and painters -- and watch them work. Get information at www.fallarttour.com

10/18: To submit a suggestion for Madison's new, West side elementary school or to view real-time video of construction or the architect's drawings, visit this Web site

10/17: Madison Freecycle Network and Madison Freecycle Yahoo Group

10/17: Madison Stuff Exchange

10/12: Barack Obama will visit Madison on Monday, October 13, 2007. For more information, visit Obama's Web site

10/12: Infant cold medicines that are bring recalled:

Concentrated Infants' TYLENOL Drops Plus Cold
Concentrated Infants' TYLENOL Drops Plus Cold & Cough
PEDIACARE Infant Drops Decongestant (PSE)
PEDIACARE Infant Drops Decongestant & Cough (PSE)
PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Decongestant (PE)
PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Long-Acting Cough
PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Decongestant & Cough (PE) products
Dimetapp Decongestant Plus Cough Infant Drops
Dimetapp Decongestant Infant Drops
Little Colds Decongestant Plus Cough
Little Colds Multi-Symptom Cold Formula
Robitussin Infant Cough DM Drops
Triaminic Infant & Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant
Triaminic Infant & Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant Plus Cough

10/11: Wisconsin Book Festival

10/11: Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton organized a free, completely confidential online mental health screening as part of National Depression Screening Day, available at www.ltgov.wisconsin.gov.

10/10: Common Threads School for Students With Autism

Open House:

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007
1 to 4 p.m.
3578 Siggelkow Road, McFarland

For more information: 608-838-8999 or info@commonthreadsmadison.org

10/7: Med Drop allows patients to safely dispose of unused or expired medications.

10/5: Some Madison residents are traveling to New York to compete. Vote On Wild Out Wednesdays At BET.com.

10/5: Capital Science & Engineering Fair

10/4: Read Madison Fire Department News Release

9/25: Web site for Helping Others Prevent And Educate About Suicide.

9/25: American Family auto insurance who have teenage drivers in their household can register for the program at this Web site.

9/25: Those suffering from peripheral artery disease and are interested in learning more about possibly getting involved in a clinical trial can call Soni Vander Ark at 608-265-0612.

9/25: Police Search Area Near UW Hospital For Suicidal Man. Officials said that students and others can check for more information on the situation at Wisc.edu or at News.Wisc.Edu.

9/25: Sen. Barack Obama will host a fundraiser event in Madison on Oct. 15 at the Orpheum Theater. Tickets are $30 for the general public and $15 for students with a valid student ID. To order tickets, visit http://my.barackobama.com/madisonC2C.

9/21: Indoimeters Drink Wheel

9/19: Environmental Health Report Card 2006 (Page 1 and 2)

Environmental Health Report Card 2006 (Page 3)

9/19: People can find more information about the Farm Technology Days at GreenFarmTech.com.

9/17: Focus on Energy has more information on Incentives for implementing solar and wind powered renewable energy systems in Wisconsin, and certified installers.

9/17: Midwest Renewable Energy Association>. If you are interested in learning more about the wind and solar powered homes and businesses in Madison, check out the Wisconsin Tour of Solar Buildings at various statewide locations and in Madison on Oct. 5 and 6.

9/17: Information on Madison Environmental Group's efforts to turn old doors into new furniture through its Fullcircle Furniture Web site.

9/15: American Heart Association and UW Health Heart and Vascular Care's "Go Red for Women" campaign to educate women about heart disease.

9/14: FEMA mitigation experts will be at area stores to provide information on steps that individuals can take to protect homes from future storm and flood damage. FEMA representatives will be at these stores from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the following locations and days:

Madison -- Menards East, 2102 E. Spring Dr., Sept. 14-16

Madison -- Menards West, 430 Commerce Dr., Sept. 17-19

Janesville -- Home Depot, 3200 Deerfield Dr., Dept. 21-23

9/14: Madison's World Music Festival

9/14: Wine Tasting Information:

www.annshope.org

American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
National Cancer Institute
1-800-4-CANCER
www.nci.nih.gov

Melanoma Research Foundation
www.melanoma.org

9/12: SOW THE SEEDS FUND. To donate to the farmer's fund or apply for flood aid, visit www.sowtheseedsfund.org.

9/12: For more information on the gypsy moth or the suppression spraying program go to gypsymoth.wi.gov or call 800-642-MOTH.

9/11: Polycystic Kidney Disease. For more on Madison's walk for PKD click here.

9/9: U.S. Rainfall trends

9/8: On Sunday, more than 2,000 athletes will compete in the sixth-annual Ford Ironman competition, which unfolds in Madison and the surrounding communities. There are several road closings in downtown Madison for the race. For more information on routes and street closings, visit this Web site.

On Sept. 9, from approximately 11 a.m. to midnight, the following Madison roads will be closed to traffic:

Monroe Street -- between Regent Street and Randall Street Also expect delays in the Spring Street areas.

Lake Street -- between Langdon and State Street.

Park Street -- between University Avenue and Observatory Drive.

Langdon Street -- between Henry Street and Park Street. Traffic going to the Union, Lowell Center, and Helen White will be allowed access.

Old University Avenue -- from Campus Drive to Walnut Street. Use Campus Drive.

Breese Terrace. Traffic will be limited between Regent Street and University Avenue.

Gilman Street -- between Wisconsin Avenue and State Street.

Dayton Street -- between Wisconsin Avenue and State Street. Access allowed to Concourse Hotel and city ramp.

Doty Street -- between S. Carroll Street and S. Pinckney Street.

Wilson Street between S. Pinckney Street and S. Carroll Street will be closed from Saturday, Sept. 8 from 2 p.m. until Sunday, Sept. 9 at midnight. Access allowed to the Hilton Hotel.

9/7: FEMA officials said that individuals who suffered flood damages in any of the 14 counties designated for individual assistance should register with FEMA online at www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

FEMA officials said they will open several Disaster Recovery Centers to serve counties added to the Aug. 26 disaster declaration.

The mobile and fixed centers will assist those who suffered loss from the severe storms and flooding that occurred from Aug. 18 through Aug. 31, FEMA officials said. Residents can file claims at the DRCs and get other information and assistance.

All DRCs open at noon until 7 p.m. on their first day and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice. Mobile DRCs (MDRC) listed below will be open the same hours, but only for two or three days:

Dane County DRC
Robertson Road Facility
4318 Robertson Rd.
Madison, WI 53714
Opening Noon, Tuesday, Sept. 11

Kenosha County DRC
Kenosha County Center
19600 75th St
Intersection of US 45 & US 50
Bristol, WI 53104
Opening Noon, Tuesday, Sept 11.

Racine County DRC
Western Racine County Service Center
209 N. Main St.
Burlington, WI 53177
Opening Noon, Tuesday, Sept 11.

MOBILE:

Columbia County MDRC
Pavilion In Columbus Fireman’s Park
Highway 73
1049 Park Ave
Columbus, WI 53925
Opening Noon, Monday, Sept. 10.
Close 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Green County MDRC
Pleasant View Complex
Highway 81
Pleasant View Drive
Monroe, WI 53566
Opening Noon, Monday, Sept. 10.
Close 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 12.

MDRCs are planned for Iowa, Jefferson, Rock and Grant Counties.

9/7: Madison Area Music Awards

9/6: On Sunday, more than 2,000 athletes will compete in the sixth-annual Ford Ironman competition, which unfolds in Madison and the surrounding communities.

There are several road closings in downtown Madison for the race. For more information on routes and street closings, visit this Web site.

9/6: Emergency officials said that residents who suffered flood damages in any of the 14 counties designated for individual assistance should register with FEMA online at www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

9/6: City of Madison Automated Refuse Collection Program Information

9/5: Yost's Bridal Shop. You can file complaints against specific businesses online at the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau and at the Dept. of Ag, Trade & Consumer Protection.

9/5: Information on mosquito bites from the Mayo Clinic. Get information on insect repellent and normal reactions to mosquito bites.

9/4: City of Madison Jobs -- Crossing Guard