Listen to the “Rotten Redistricting” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast!
This weekend we welcome Voces de la Frontera Executive Director, Christine Nuemann-Ortiz to talk about the GOP’s scandalous secret meetings to redesign Wisconsin’s electoral maps. And much more!

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Statewide
• Friday, March 9th
o WI AFL-CIO is organizing candlelight vigils at locations throughout the state to mark the night Senate Republicans rammed through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session. Details to come.

Chippewa Falls/Eau Claire
• Wednesday, February 15th, 9:30am
o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger, Eau Claire. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com
• Wednesday, February 15th, 11:00am
o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Chippewa Falls Senior Center, 1000 E. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com

Eau Claire
• Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30pm
o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Phoenix Park, 915 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a

Hayward
• Friday, March 16th, 10:30am
o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Hayward, 15856 E. 5th St., Hayward. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com

Kaukauna
• Monday, February 27th, 5:30pm
o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, UA Local 400, 2700 Northridge Dr, Kaukauna, WI. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a

Madison Area
• Every Weekday, Noon and Every Thursday, 4:30 – 5:30pm
o Solidarity Sing-A-Long, Capitol rotunda, Madison. Join Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice on the ground floor Capitol Rotunda for a solidarity sing-along at noon, featuring best-loved songs from the labor and civil rights movements. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Solidarity-Sing-Along/144005335667532
• Throughout February
o City of Madison Voter ID Workshops. Learn about recent changes to state election law, including voter ID requirements. Learn more about locations and times: http://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/Calendar.cfm; voting@cityofmadison.com, 608-266-4601
• Saturday, February 11th, 10:30am
o Bury the Mining Bill Feeder March, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, 501 East Washington Avenue, Madison. Gather at WMC--which has been pushing behind closed doors to gut our state's environmental regulations and democracy for mining interests--at 10:30 for a short rally followed by a march up to the Capitol, where we will join the Wisconsin Day! Rally to Kick-off a Week of Action. The event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib
• Saturday, February 11th, 12:00 am – 2:00pm
o Wisconsin Day! Rally to Kick-off a Week of Action, Wisconsin State Capitol- State Street side Come celebrate the day the movement was born with a rally hosted by the Wisconsin Wave to mark a new holiday- Wisconsin Day!  Speakers will address the challenges and opportunities the grassroots social movement born a year ago faces moving forward as well as the importance of ensuring that future elections are free of manipulation and voter suppression. This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib
• Tuesday, February 14th and Wednesday February 15th, 10:00am – 6:00pm
o Capitol Occupation Documentation Station, Wisconsin State Capitol, room 415 NW Wed., 300 NE Thursday. In an effort to better preserve the history of the Wisconsin Uprising, the organizers of the Capitol Information Station will be running a “Documentation Station” to help preserve the collective memory of last year’s events.  Please bring signs, posters, photographs (digital files or printed), pins, and other memorable items to contribute to the project!  For more information: infostationmadison@gmail.com and http://www.facebook.com/oneyearstrongerwi
• Thursday, February 16th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
o One Year Later – Panel Discussion on Lessons from the Wisconsin Uprising, UW-Madison’s Memorial Union, Check “Today in the Union”, 800 Langdon St. http://www.facebook.com/oneyearstrongerwi  This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib
• Sunday, February 19th, 2:00 – 5:00pm
o WisConvocation Public Planning Session, Tamarack Gallery, 849 E. Washington Ave. Ste. 102, parking in back. To follow up on a Week of Action there will be a participatory planning session to prepare for a future large-scale inclusive people’s assembly dubbed the “WisConvocation”. For more information: organizerbrian@gmail.com This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib
• Saturday, March 10th, TBD
o Capitol March and Rally to Reclaim Wisconsin to mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session. Details to come.

Merrill
• Thursday, February 23rd,  9:00am
o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. TB Scott Public Library, 106 W. 1st St., Merrill. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com

Milwaukee Area
• Saturday, February 11th, 10:00am – 2:00pm
o We are Milwaukee Inaugural Convening, MATC, 700 W. State St, Room M605, Milwaukee. Join Leaders and activists from community-based organizations, unions, student groups, faith communities and the community at-large to for an exciting, fast-paced summit of people committed to changing our community and our state. We will share our bold vision & shared project, lay out our agenda & program, and provide ways for you to be involved in the work of this independent organization we can call our own. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/205640716197872/?context=create You can register online to attend: http://tinyurl.com/WeAreMKEinaugural
• Saturday, February 11th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
o Diners Guide Release Party, Riverwest Public House, 815 E Locust St., Milwaukee. Join 9to5 Wisconsin for the release of the ROC National Diners’ Guide 2012, which will provide information on the wage, benefits, and promotion practices of the 150 most popular restaurants in America. The Guide lists responsible restaurants where you can eat knowing that your server can afford to pay the rent and your cook isn’t working while sick. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/290374531023226/
• Monday, February 13th, 6:45am
o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Mini-Town Hall/Listening Session, Independence First, 540 S 1st St, Milwaukee. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
• Thursday, February 16th, 11:00am
o “Hands off BadgerCare” Kickoff Rally, 12th street and Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee. Join BadgerCare recipients, healthcare workers, and the public who are saying no to 1% Walker kicking 65,000 people off of BadgerCare to pay for tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy.  For more information: bit.lyBadgerCareKickoff
• Sunday, February 19th, 9:45am
o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? 1st Unitarian Society, 1342 North Astor St., Milwaukee. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
• Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm
o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Goodwill Community Center, 1400 Nike Dr., Waukesha. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com
• Wednesday, February 29th, 6:30pm
o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Mayfair Garden Suites East Conference Room, Mayfair Mall, 2500 North Mayfair Road  Wauwatosa, Enter behind the AMC movie theater entrance by the parking garage. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
• Wednesday, March 7th, 7:00pm
o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Serb Hall, 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
• Wednesday, March 15th, 6:30pm
o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Church of the Resurrection, W287 N3700 North Shore Drive, Pewaukee. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com

Monroe
• Tuesday, February 14th, 11:00am
o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com

Racine
• Monday, March 5th, 5:30pm
o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Monument Square - Main & 5th Street, Racine. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a

Rhinelander
• Thursday, February 23rd,  11:00am
o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Oneida Senior Center, 1103 Thayer, Rhinelander. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com

Spooner
• Wednesday, February 29th, 11:30pm
o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Spooner Senior Center, 402 Oak St., Spooner. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com

Wausau
• Wednesday, February 16th, 6:00pm
o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Goodwill Rib Mountain, 1101 Morning Glory Ln., Rib Mountain. For more information: WausauHealthReform@gmail.com or Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
• Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30pm
o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Wausau Labor Temple - 318 S. 3rd Street, Wausau. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
• Thursday, March 1st, 6:00pm
o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Marathon Co Library, 300 N First St, Wausau. For more information: WausauHealthReform@gmail.com or Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org

To add an event email matt.brusky@citizenactionwi.org