Calendar of Events
Thursday, May 3-Sunday, May 6
Take Care (TAPIT/New Works Ensemble Theater)
Multiple Shows, Promenade Hall, Overture Center, 201 State St., Madison
WWN Member Organization TAPIT/news works Ensemble Theater will perform Take Care, a new production about the difficulties (and the joys) of caring for elders.
Show Times:
Thursday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 5, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 6, at 2 p.m. $20 general admission, $15 students and seniors
For more information visit the TAPIT website, the Overture Center Online Box Office or call the box office at 608-258-4141
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Madison
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., walk begins and ends at Essen Haus, 514 East Wilson Street, Madison
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® is a fun opportunity to educate the community about a very serious subject and to rally the community to take action to prevent domestic violence. Proceeds from the event will benefit DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services), UNIDOS Against Domestic Violence and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (WCADV).
Walkers are encouraged to find the perfect pair of heels prior to the walk (for proper fit).
Learn more by visiting the event webpage.
Monday, May 7, 2012
“What Ever Happened to Good Government in Wisconsin? And How Can We Fix It?”
6:30 – 8:00 PM, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Union (Wisconsin Room Lounge), 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and Common Cause Wisconsin. Panelists include former and current legislators from both sides of the aisle.
The event is free. More information available here.
Tuesday May 8, 2012
Wisconsin Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice Benefit Concert
7:00-9:00 p.m., Madison Christian Community 7118 Old Sauk Rd. Madison
Activities include a reception and entertainment from Tisha Brown and David Allen. Food and beverages will also be provided. Suggestion donation is $35.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
2012 Wisconsin Women’s Health Policy Summit
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monona Terrace Convention Center, One John Nolen Drive Madison
Join the Wisconsin Women’s Network and other women’s and health organizations from around the state for the 2012 Wisconsin Women’s Policy Summit. The third annual summit is organized and hosted by WWN member organization, the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health.
To view the Summit agenda, register to attend, and to learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit the Summit webpage.
For more information regarding this event, please contact Sara Finger at (608) 251-1039.
May-June, 2012
R.S.V.P. of Dane County, Citizen Advocacy Seminars
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May 25th, June 1, June 8th ,
McFarland Municipal Center, 5915 Milwaukee St., McFarland
This 3-day series is for people of all ages interested in learning more about how government works, how it affects older adults, and how to advocate to effect change at the local, state and national level.
More information about speakers and topics can be found here.
The cost for all three workshops is $25 if registering by April 20. After that it is $10 per day. For more information or to register call: 441-7897 or e-mail mstamstad@rsvpdane.org
