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Mar 16
2012

Statewide Event List, Weekend of March 16th-18th

Posted by: Matt Brusky

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Recall Canvass Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday, March 17th

Milwaukee
Milwaukee Area Labor Council
633 S. Hawley Road
Milwaukee, WI Contact: Jenissee Volpintesta - 262-364-6751 or jvolpintesta@wisaflcio.org  9am – 1pm
 
Racine/21st Senate District
Racine Labor Temple
1840 Sycamore
Racine, WI
Contact: Justin Geiger - 414-745-4177 or jgeiger@wisaflcio.org 9am - 1pm

 

 
Madison
Madison Labor Temple
1602 S. Park Street
Madison, WI Contact: Greg Neil - 608-556-9521 or gneil@wisaflcio.org 9am - 1pm

Eau Claire/23rd Senate District
Eau Claire Labor Temple
2233 Birch Street
Eau Claire, WI
Contact: Andy Thompson - 715-831-3353 or athompson@wisaflcio.org 10am - 1pm  


Wausau/29th Senate District
Wausau Labor Temple
318 S. 3rd Avenue
Wausau, WI
Contact: Scott Wright - 920-450-2121 or swright@wisaflcio.org
10am - 1pm
 
Green Bay
Green Bay Labor Temple
1570 Elizabeth St
Green Bay, WI Contact: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309 or ghinds@wisaflcio.org 9am - 1pm
 
Fox Valley
Fox Valley Labor Temple
157 S. Green Bay Rd
Neenah, WI Contact: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309 or ghinds@wisaflcio.org 9am - 1pm

Other Events
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

Madison Area
• Friday, March 23rd, 11:30am
o Affordable Care Act Presentation in Madison Senior Meal Site
Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St., Madison. For more information: kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org • Sunday, March 25th, 11:00am – 4:00pm
o People’s Legislature: Candidates, Corruption, and a Caucus!, Alliant Energy Center Madison. Sponsored by FightingBob.com 1) Create, amend, and pass a Tin Cup Platform to keep $ out of politics 2) Hear from and question Gubernatorial and State Senate recall candidates 3) Perform a Straw Poll. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/201183236650543/
• 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 and March 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

Milwaukee Area
• Saturday, March 17th, 9:30am
o Democracy Knocks! Thousands in Milwaukee may not be voting because of the new Voter ID laws that disenfranchise many eligible voters. Join MICAH and Citizen Action of WI in knocking on the doors of the most disenfranchised communities of Milwaukee to make sure their voices are heard. Meet at Subway located on 2652 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., Milwaukee. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/408480495833233/
• Monday, March 19th, 6:00pm
o Public Meeting of the WI Foreclosure Crisis Action Network, Center Street Library 2727 w Fond du Lac Ave (27th and Center) Milwaukee. Discuss and plan how to stop foreclosures and evictions in Milwaukee and Wisconsin and to fight for a statewide moratorium. For more information: 414-916-0677 or http://www.facebook.com/events/324890170894108/
• Wednesday, March 21, 5:00pm
o Ask the Candidate Issue Forum, Join the League of Young Voters to ask your most pressing questions to the candidates of the Spring Election, Tuesday, April 3rd, The Bradley Center - 4th Street Atrium, 1001 North 4th street, Milwaukee. Candidates from the City and County of Milwaukee will be in attendance. 5:00pm: Networking Hour; 6:00pm: Candidate Forum starts For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/297645460298146/
• Thursday, March 22nd, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
o Panel and Speakout on W2 and Childcare with Sec. Eloise Anderson and State Legislators. Join 9to5 and partners for a panel and Speakout on W2 and Childcare. WRTP/Big Step 3841 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee. RSVP to Lennise at Lennise@9to5.org or call at 414-274-0925. Childcare and refreshments will be provided.
• Sunday, March 25th, o Status of the Affordable Health Care Act in Wisconsin, North Shore Presbyterian Church, 4048 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee. How Does the Affordable Care Act benefit you? Your small business? The economy? And reduce medical bankruptcies in the country? Panel Featuring, Citizen Action of WI’s Robert Kraig.  Presentation followed by Question and Answer Session. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/297088600359498/
• Friday, March 29th, 6:30pm
o Hands Across the Viaduct Community Meeting, Bethesda Baptist Church, 2909 N. 20th St., Join us to strengthen Milwaukee on issues of healthcare, voting and shared resources. For more information, contact Sharon: sharonmicah@gmail.com
• Saturday, March 30th, 8:00am
o Hands Across the Viaduct Neighborhood Canvass, Meet at Bethesda Baptist Church, 2909 N. 20th St., Milwaukee.  For more information, contact Sharon: sharonmicah@gmail.com
• Saturday, April 21st, 9:00am – Noon
o Milwaukee Riverkeeper's Annual Spring Cleanup, Check out website for details site locations: http://www.milwaukeeriverkeeper.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=177 for details and site locations.
• Sunday, April 29th, 12:30pm – 4:00pm
o May Day Solidarity March. Meet at Voces de la Frontera and march to Veterans Park. Voces de la Frontera, 1027 S. 5th Street, Milwaukee. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/368913903139007/

Sheboygan
• Sunday, April 15th, 11:00am - 7:00pm
o Sheboygan: 7th Annual Workers’ Celebration Brat Fry, Emil Mazey Hall, 5425 Superior Ave., Sheboygan.

Wisconsin Rapids
• Saturday March 31st, 1:00pm
o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? First Congregational Church UCC, 311 2nd St. S., WI Rapids. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org

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