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2012

Statewide Event List, Weekend of May 11th - 13th

Posted by: Matt Brusky

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Listen to Mother’s Day Battleground Wisconsin Podcast.
We recap the Recall Primary Election, bust open Walker's shamefully misleading TV ad hiding his cuts to BadgerCare and interview working mother, Jenifer Epps-Addison, about the challenges facing today's working mothers.

Volunteer to help defeat Scott Walker at a We Are Wisconsin office near you.
Monday – Friday: 4:00pm – 8:00pm  Saturday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Appleton
• Friday, May 11th, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
o Seniors Care & Seniors Vote, WI Alliance for Retired Americans invites you to a meeting to inform retirees about state issues and programs that have adversely affected seniors under Governor Walker's policies.  We will also discuss and develop strategies to network with seniors. Appleton Public Library, 255 N. Oneida Street, Appleton. For more information: wiara@att.net

Ashland
• Support Striking Machinists at Ashland Industries http://act.aflcio.org/c/270/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=4294

Chippewa Falls
• Saturday, May 19th, 9:00am – 8:00pm
o Fighting BobFest North 2012, Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/287507951311669/

Green Bay
• Friday, May 11th, 10:00am – 11:30am
o Seniors Care & Seniors Vote, WI Alliance for Retired Americans invites you to a meeting to inform retirees about state issues and programs that have adversely affected seniors under Governor Walker's policies.  We will also discuss and develop strategies to network with seniors. Brown County Library, 515 S Pine St., Green Bay. For more information: wiara@att.net

Madison
• Saturday, May 12th, Noon – 1:00pm
o We are Wisconsin Solidarity and General Election Kick-off, Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street, Madison. There will be speakers, food and music feel free to bring a lawn chair. After the program we will head out to knock on doors. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/164881323639535/
• Saturday, May 19th, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
o Stand-Up Wisconsin! A United Wisconsin Showcase. United Wisconsin to Recall Scott Walker is proud to present a night of Progressive comedy at the Barrymore Theater. The Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Avenue, Madison. All proceeds go to support United Wisconsin and the recall effort. Solidarity! For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/208807349221619/
• Saturday, May 26th, 10:00am – 7:00pm
o The People’s Bratfest 2, Library Mall, Madison. For more information: www.facebook.com/ThePeoplesBratfest
• Thursday, May 31st, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
o We Are Wisconsin The Film – This Is What Democracy Looks Like, Thursday, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave. Madison, For more information: http://www.wearewisconsin.org/events/
• 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 May
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
Help get out the vote in Milwaukee.
  Join Citizen Action of WI and the MKE Jobs Act Coalition to canvass MKE neighborhoods. For more information Contact: mike.wilder@citizenactionwi.org

• Saturday, May 19th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
o ReBuild Wisconsin, Washington Park Bandshell, 1859 N. 40th St., Milwaukee. Join thousands of artists, musicians, community leaders to build momentum to get out the vote. Van Jones, Jasiri X, Doc B, Grace Weber, DJ Willie Shakes and more will take the stage in Milwaukee, along with talented local artists, musicians, poets, and community leaders. It’s not a rally, it’s one big block party for our movement and our state. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/348050408586157/
• Sunday, May 20th, Noon – 3:00pm
o Talgo Open House, 3533 N. 27th St. Milwaukee. Come see the new improvements awaiting riders of Amtrak’s Hiawatha line. Train tours, children’s activities and refreshments. Free and open to public. For more information: 414-982-5469.
• Thursday, May 24th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
o We Are Wisconsin The Film – This Is What Democracy Looks Like, The Oriental Theatre, 2230 North Farwell Ave., For more information:  http://www.wearewisconsin.org/events/
• Saturday, May 26th, 10:00am
o Early Vote Rally and March, MLK Jr. Statue, MLK Jr. Drive and Vine St, Milwaukee. Join Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Rev. Jesse Jackson for rally and march to City Municipal Building to vote early. For more information: mike.wilder@citizenactionwi.org

Wausau
• Friday, June 1st, 5:00pm Start and Saturday June 2nd, 7:30 am – 4:00pm
o Wisconsin League of Women Voters Annual Meeting, UW-Marathon County, Wausau. Registration Deadline, May 15th. For more information: http://www.lwvwi.org/NewsEvents/2012AnnualMeeting.aspx


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

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