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5/1: His Holiness the Dalai Lama is visiting Madison for the sixth time beginning Wednesday, May 2nd. Tickets are still available for his teachings at the Dane County Coliseum, Wednesday through Friday.

For more information, visit Tickermaster.com and AlliantEnergyCenter.com.

The Dalai Lama's public talk at the Kohl Center on Friday afternoon is SOLD OUT. More information can also be found at DeerParkCenter.org.

Dr. Paster has launched a fundraising drive to raise $200,000 for the Tibetan Delek Hospital. To learn more about the project, visit DelekHospital.org.

4/29: Art of Note

4/28: Crazylegs: To donate to the defribillator fund, send donations to this address:

C/O SOUTH PORT BANK
1350 22ND AVENUE
KENOSHA, WI 53140
262-553-1111

4/27: Links to more information about antiobiotic resistance:

CDC.gov

FDA.gov

WhyFiles.org

4/26: Follow along on Erin Brown's 2600 mile hike, as detailed in Thursday's "My Madison" report at this Web site. She's doing the 5-month trek in honor of her father; who died of cancer, and raising money for the new Gilda's Club in Madison. Learn more about it and print a donation sheet specific to Erin's cause here.

4/26: Privacy.Wi.Gov

4/25: "Healthwatch Report" on Macular degeneration on News 3 at 9. If you'd like see more of the new Journal of the American Medical Association's research as well as information about risk factors, treatment and prevention, visit JAMA.com.

4/25: Web sites for information about online child predators and safety info:

Web Wise Kids
i-Safe
NetSmartz Kids
iKeepSafe.org

4/25: If you'd like to see Tom Loeser's newest work, visit the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art's upcoming triennial show, which opens a week from friday. To see more of his work, visit Tom's Web site.

4/24: The Madison Fire Department wants your help in locating Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's) in the community. The information will be made available to 911 dispatchers. To enter the information online, visit this Web site

4/24: Missing Cat Contacts: Tom Riddle at 608-221-2792 or Sam Riddle at 608-345-3547

4/22: To find out which migratory birds visit Madison and when to expect them, visit the Boreal Songbird Initiative.

4/22: The Land Ethic Campaign

4/22:Scouting for Food, P.O. Box 14135, Madison, WI 53708-0135. For more information on the Scouting for Food program or local Boy Scouts click here.

4/21: IceAgeTrail.org

4/19: Starting Friday, the Literacy Network is having a 24-hour reading marathon to benefit literacy programs. It's being held at Borders on University Ave. starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 20. For more information, visit the Literacy Network Web site.

4/17: Learn more about Islet Cell Transplants

Mayo Clinic Information on Islet Cell Transplants

Learn More About Diabetes

April is National Donate Life Month. To share your intent to donate, visit this Web site.

4/15: Haddie's Eco-Cents link from Sunday, The National Arbor Day Foundation.

4/13: Information about local volunteers helping in Africa

4/13: Wisconsin Chapter of American Parkinson Disease Association

4/12: The public can learn more about living a full life with Macular Degeneration at a conference on April 18 at Alliant Energy Center. It's free and open to care takers and those diagnosed with the disease. Call 1-800-783-5213 or visit this Web site for more information.

Macular Degeneration Information From Mayo Clinic

National Eye Institute Information On Macular Degeneration

4/11: If you'd like to see the exhibit, it's on the seventh floor of the Humanities Building on campus right behind the Chazen Art Museum on campus, or to learn more about the New Orleans Kid Camera Project, visit www.kidcameraproject.org.

4/11: Weather information: National Weather Service -- Milwaukee/Sullivan Office, NOAA's National Weather Service Weather Education Page, American Red Cross - Get Prepared

4/10: Search the state's database of unclaimed property to find long-lost or unknown articles that belong to you or a loved one. Have an amazing "lost and found" story? Share it with WISC-TV by e-mailing Jessica Laszewski at jlaszewski@wisctv.com

4/09: Sewing is a hot hobby again. Click here for the Madison area sewing guild. Nancy's Notions is a Beaver Dam-based company offering old favorites along with new tools; and you can e-mail questions about classes to walcott@choiceonemail.com.

4/6: For more than a decade now, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum has, with the help of volunteers, recorded the stories of our servicemen and women through its oral history program. Today, that collection includes more than 1,000 interviews. The collection is housed at the Veteran's Museum on the Capitol Square.

For more information, visit this Web site.

4/6: Next weeks marks tornado and severe weather awareness week in Wisconsin. The statewide tornado drill will he held on Thursday, April 12, unless there is actually severe weather -- in which case the drill will be rescheduled.

People in the WISC-TV viewing area can listen for the sirens Thursday at 1:20 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

1:20 PM:
Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Marquette, Rock & Sauk

1:30 PM:
Adams, Crawford, Grant, Juneau & Richland counties

Information on tornado and severe weather awareness week

Go to this Web site to locate the time the statewide drill will happen in your county

4/5: To find an American Heart Association-endorsed AED training class, visit this Web site.

To learn more about AEDs, visit this Web site.

4/02: Anyone with information on the hit-and-run crash that killed MATC student Lucas Peerenboom should call Madison police at 608-266-5981.

4/02: Free storm spotter class from the National Weather Service.

4/02: Tenant Resource Center

3/29: Madison Water Utility

3/28: Locate National Historic Landmarks in Wisconsin (PDF)

Learn more about National Historic Landmarks and how they are picked

Wisconsin National Register of Historic Places

Learn more about the Old Dairy Barn on the UW-Madison campus

3/25: For more on all six school board candidates: Rick Thomas, Beth Moss, Johnny Winston Jr., Tom Brew, Marj Passman and Maya Cole.

3/25: Walking safety campaign on Langdon Street.

3/23: Information on the Pet Food Lawsuit from Progressive Law Group, LLC

3/20: It's more important than ever to vote absentee: The April 3 Spring Election coincides with spring break for Madison Public Schools, UW-Madison, Edgewood College, and Madison Area Technical College.

For more information on picking up absentee ballots in person or by mail, check with the City Clerk's Office or call 608-266-4601.

Read more about UW-Madison students' grass-roots drive to vote absentee at VoteNaked.org.

3/19: Meriter Health Services -- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Services

3/19: Pet Food Recall

3/18: From Haddie McLean's Eco-Sense tip, www.floodsmart.gov.

3/13: Madison police said they are looking for the driver of a dark-colored van that possibly has hood and windshield damage in connection with a hit-and-run at Park and Regent Streets on Saturday morning. Anyone with information is encouraged to call authorities at 608-266-5981.

3/13: To bring the Boundless Playground to Madison, the parent group said it needs help. Those interested can visit this Web site, to sign a letter of support. The parent group said it needs to show that it has the entire community behind the effort.

3/11: School board seat 5 is up for grabs. Marj Passman and Maya Cole will face off in April 3 election.

3/11: Eco-Cents tip: March Madness at your bird feeder.

3/9: Leading up to the NCAA Tournament, WISC-TV and Channel 3000 are working on a special series with the Badgers. The three-day series, called "A Family Affair," runs Monday through Wednesday, March 12-14, at 10 p.m.

3/9: The Joy of Sticks, Retro Arcade Week at the Wisconsin Historical Society Museum, 816 State Street, Madison. The exhibit will be open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

3/8: City of Madison

3/8: National MS Society (NMSS) or call them at (800) 242-3358 or via e-mail at info@wisms.org

3/7: If you're interested in contributing to Angels of Mercy, you can mail donations to:

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 270
PO Box 3310
McLean, Virginia 22101

3/7: A-Z Farm

3/5: Read the blogs and be up to date on the vegetable oil road trip.

3/5: To donate to tornado relief in Alabama visit the Capital Sounds Web site. Monetary donations are being taken at Anchor Bank. Capital Sound Benefit For Enterprise High School c/o Anchor Bank 25 W. Main Street Madison, WI. 53703

3/5: For more information on single sex classrooms and schools go to www.singlesexschools.org.

3/4: For more on Eco-cents click here.

3/4: Find out if your computer is ready for the daylight saving time switch visit Microsoft's Daylight Saving Time Help & Support Center.

3/2: The Red Cross said blood donations have dropped off since last weekend's blizzard and it is asking for help. In Madison, blood centers on the East and West Sides of the city are running extended and Sunday hours.

People in other communities can call the Red Cross or log on to their Web site to make blood donation appointments.

To donate blood:
(800) 448-3543
(800) GIVE-LIFE

3/2: You can volunteer for the Senior Home Chore Program or request their help year-round in the City of Madison.

Contact:

East Madison-Monona Coalition of the Aging, 223-3100
North-Eastside Senior Coalition, 243-5252
South Madison Coalition of the Elderly, 251-8405
West Madison Senior Coalition, 238-7368

3/2: www.ucpdane.org

3/1: To learn more about the first national entrepreneurship week and how to embrace your dream and turn it into a business, visit this Web site.

3/1: American Red Cross Badger Chapter

2/28: To report problems with snow removal, potholes or other street conditions, call 246-4562 if you live on Madison's East Side and 266-4681 for the city's West Side. Reports can also be filed online at City of Madison: Report A Problem.

2/28: Madison's Adult Sports Leagues

2/27: The Red Cross said blood donations have dropped since last weekend's storm, which canceled blood drives and snowed in donors. Those interested in donating should visit GiveLife.org for a list of upcoming events.

2/27: Organizations that help those unable to shovel their sidewalks/driveways:

Independent Living 608-274-7900
South Madison Coalition for the Elderly 608-251-8405
Westside Coalition for the Aging 608-238-7368
Near East Side Coalition of Older Adults 608-243-5252
East Madison/Monona Coalition of Aging 608-223-3100

2/24: Flight plans for Sunday are changing rapidly due to weather conditions. Airport officials advise anyone with a flight scheduled to depart Saturday night for Minneapolis or Chicago to contact their airline directly before leaving for Dane County Airport.

They said people with flights scheduled for Sunday morning should do the same.

Contact numbers:

AMERICAN 1-800-433-7300

DELTA 1-800-354-9822

CONTINENTAL - 1-800-525-0280

MIDWEST -- 1-800-452-2022

NORTHWEST -- 1-800-225-2525

UNITED EXPRESS -- 1-800-241-6522

2/23: City of Madison Winter Parking Rules

2/23: MADISON FISHING EXPO. Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ; Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 Adults. Free for Kids 12 and Under. ALL PROCEEDS support scholarships and fishing projects in Wisconsin.

2/22: To learn more about cataracts, visit this Web site. To learn more about the non-profit group profiled in Thursday's In Depth report, visit PreventBlindness.org/WI.

2/22: The Automotive Youth Education System at McFarland High School is giving area students a "jump start" on a potentially lucrative career. It's the driving force behind the future of the auto industry. There are also sites at Beloit Memorial, Jefferson and Portage high schools. For more information about enrollment, which is open to all students in Dane County, call the Dane County School to Career Office at (608) 232-2863 or visit www.ayes.org.

2/21:

2/20: Local Woman Invents Political Game; challenge your friends with questions about everything from elections to the cost of running a country: www.powerplaythegame.com

2/15: Wisconsin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau and Rick Wilcox Theater

2/10: For more information on all three candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court Judge, visit their Web sites:

Annette Ziegler

Linda Clifford

Joe Sommers

2/9: FERAL GALLERY NIGHT Fundraiser is on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 7 - 10 p.m. at Nutzy Mutz & Crazy Catz, 330 W. Lakeside St., Madison. For more information, visit www.daneferals.org.

2/9: Get more free information on how to protect yourself from online threats, including viruses, by visiting this Web site at ConsumerReports.org.

2/8: Remodelling has begun on apartment complexes along Allied Drive. Newly finished units are now available for $595. For more information call 273-4444.

2/8: HEART FAIR 2007 is Saturday Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Monona Terrace Communty and Convention Center. For more information, visit this Web site. For more on National Heart Month, signs and symptoms of heart disease visit AmericanHeart.org.

2/6: Accupuncture for animals is an alternative medicine for dogs, cats, horses, cows, even birds. For more information, check out anshenvet.com or tcvm.com

2/5: Super Bowl Ads or visit Channel 3000's Super Bowl section.

2/2: Go Red For Women Day. It's a day to raise awareness for women about heart disease risk.

2/2: Hot Dogs Chicago Style Web Site

2/1: Lisa Briggs Chocolate Info

1/31: Dane County Parks

1/30: Click here for more information on Windows Vista.

1/24: Thanks to support from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, the Quit Line offers free, confidential, non-judgmental assistance for any Wisconsin resident who wants to quit smoking or chewing tobacco. It's available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day of the week. Quit Line coaches help each caller develop an individualized quit plan, offer tips and send free information via the mail. The Quit Line has assisted more than 50,000 callers since it was established in May of 2001. The number is 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

FINANCIAL HELP WITH QUITTING SMOKING
While many smokers buy medications over the counter and pay out of pocket, many can't afford to do so. There are a number of ways to get help.

Insurance Coverage for Quitting. According to a UW-CTRI survey, 74 percent of Wisconsinites with health insurance are covered for at least one medication to quit smoking. Patients should call their insurer for details on individual benefits.

Medicaid and Medicare. Medicaid also covers doctor visits for help with quitting as well as FDA-approved medications-including Chantix, Zyban, and the nicotine patch, inhaler and nasal spray. (The nicotine lozenge is also FDA-approved but not covered by Medicaid.) Meanwhile, all Medicare plans are required to cover at least one quit-smoking medication. Coverage varies by plan.

Local Programs. In addition to the Quit Line, there are hundreds of local programs throughout the state where residents can get in-person assistance with quitting tobacco. Visit http://www.ctri.wisc.edu/resources.html or call the Quit Line to locate programs in your county.

Prescription Drug Programs. For under-insured individuals with low incomes, there are several new programs that either cover the entire cost of medications or offer a discount. For more information on these financial assistance programs, visit http://www.ctri.wisc.edu/access or call the Partnership for Prescription Assistance at 1-800-4PPA-NOW (800-477-2669).

1/23: "Tomorrow's Trend.. Tonight" report--- is all about pottery! Making it from scratch, painting it, doing it as part of a party or gathering or just as a family. For more information on the store featured in our piece: www.fireduppottery.com

1/22: For information on how to apply or renew a passport. U.S. Postal Service information on passports.

1/22: Consumer Reports tests the nation's wireless carriers. Who's the best? Check out the Consumer Reports Web site.

1/19: The Rock County Sheriff's Department said the investigation into the triple homicide is ongoing. The tip-line is no longer running but anyone with information is encouraged to call authorities at 608-757-7923.

1/18: My Madison story: A local woman is heading to Kenya and will be working with abandoned children with AIDS there. To learn more about the orphanage where she will be giving care and comfort, visit Nyumbani.org.

1/16: The Aaron Meyer Foundation will open the first ever Aaron's House in Madison in August 2007 for young men recovering from drug or alcohol addiction and going back to college.

1/15: For the latest information on wintery road conditions call 1-800-ROAD-WIS or check out the Department of Transportation Web site.

1/15: A tip line has been set up in Rock County seeking information on the murder of Danyetta Lentz and her two teenage children. Anyone with information is urged to call 877-262-3772.

1/12: Alternative Workout Ideas as featured on "News 3 at 10"

Executive Boxing in Fitchburg: (608) 274-CHOPS

Yoga in the Gardens at Olbrich Botanical Gardens: (608) 246-4550. Mondays, 5-6:15 p.m. and Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m.

Yoga Parties at Bliss Flow Yoga in Fitchburg: (608) 273-3569

Wisconsin Union Mini-Courses: (608) 262-3156

1/8: Learn how to make a C.D. altered scrapbook album, visit www.fiskarscrafts.com

1/8: Tony Rocker and Comeback Special
Jan. 26 Cuda Cafe Deerfield
Feb. 14 Doubledays
March 9 Lake Mills Renaissance March 9 www.tonyrocker.com

1/6: Wisconsin Department of Revenue

1/2: Lighten Up Wisconsin

12/27:

More Information About Safe Ride Program

Map Of Counties Participating In Safe Ride Program (PDF)

Madison Metro New Years' Eve Service And Detours

Info On Milwaukee/Waukesha and Madison Free Miller Bus Rides

12/26: the Salvation Army of Dane County Web site

12/21: For more information on the Yurcek family and the book visit Tiny Titan. The book is available at Amazon.com and at TinyTitan.org.

12/21: "14 Ways of Giving" Idea #14 -- Blankets and bedding will be collected at area ShopKo stores, starting in late January. It's a special way of helping needy families in this area and one of the few blanket-drives in the country.

Learn more by visiting the St. Vincent de Paul Web site.

12/20: Wisconsin Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registry

12/20: "14 Ways Of Giving" Idea #13 -- Local food pantry's report bare shelves this holiday. If you'd like information on making a donation or want to volunteer, here's one example of where you can help NeighborhoodHouseMadison.org.

12/20: For information on the Badgers at the Capital One Bowl, visit the UW Alumni Association

12/19: "14 Ways of Giving" #12 -- Dane County Humane Society needs volunteers, supplies, and donations. If you would like more information, visit GiveShelter.org

12/19: For information on local flu shot clinics & a coupon for $3 off a flu shot, visit HomeHealthUnited.org

12/18: "14 Ways Of Giving" #11--- helping HospiceCare by volunteering, supporting, or just learning more about how it provides end of life care to residents throughout Southern Wisconsin. www.hospicecareinc.com

12/17: Central Wisconsin Parents of Missing Children

12/15: For Friday's "Noon" show recipe information, visit Wisdairy.com or call 1-800-383-9662, Ext. 333.

12/14: City of Madison Streetcar Info

12/14: Northern Lights may be visible Thursday or Friday evening across south-central and southeast Wisconsin. For more information, visit the National Weather Service Web site or Sky & Telescope magazine.

12/13: Mad Rollin' Dolls Web site

12/13: Consumer Reports' Information On Digital Cameras

12/12: Those who are interested in helping the Humane Society with care of the rescued poodles can donate through the Iowa County Humane Society's Web site or call the organization at 608-935-1381.

12/12: Tomato-Crusted Beef Ribeye Roast with Smoky Mashed Potatoes

Holiday Tenderloin with Pomegranate Sauce

Festive Veal Tapas (appetizer)

12/11: "14 Ways Of Giving" -- Visit United Way of Dane County's Web site.

12/8: "14 Ways Of Giving" -- No. 5 focuses on the Salvation Army. Learn how to volunteer to be part of the holiday red kettle campaign. Volunteer bell ringers are still needed. For more information or to sign up, visit Salvation Army's Web site.

12/8: Consumer Reports Reviews TVs

12/8: Holiday Tours of Executive Residence

12/8: Foundation for Madison Schools

12/7: "14 Ways of Giving" -- Volunteer to help Independent Living; help people stay in their homes by shoveling snow, delivering meals, doing light chores.

For more information, visit Indepenliving.com or call 608-274-7900.

12/7: Dane County Girls On The Run Chapter

12/6: "14 Ways of Giving" looks at how you can Be A Santa To A Senior program. The hope is to make sure every senior citizen in our area gets a gift this holiday. For more information, visit Homeinstead.com

12/5: Legacy in Lights - Donation Information
Shorewood Hills Trust Tree Lights Fund (501 3C CORP)
c/o M&I Bank - Private Banking
401 N. Segoe Rd
Madison, WI 53705

"14 Ways Of Giving" : Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation; Healthy Connections Jewelry. Half of every locally-hand-made-piece goes to the WWHF for its programs to get Women in Wisconsin the health help they need. Sue Ann Thompson, former First Lady, is the Founder of the group. www.wwhf.org

12/1: Dane County Rape Crisis Center and UW-Madison Campus Safe Walk & Safe Ride Services

24 Hour Rape Crisis Hotline: 608-251-RAPE
UW Police: 608-262-2957

11/29: Hans' Sewing & Vacuum Katrina Sewing Machine Donation Project

11/29: Wisconsin Microsoft Settlement Website

11/28: Roundabout Information from the Department of Transportation

11/27: justvisitus.com

11/27: www.cutthemovie.com and www.selfinjury.com

11/26: For more information on Rapid Horn, call its inventor, Scott Canfield: (608) 527-6082.

11/25: To find information on Wisconsin businesses, including consumer complaints, visit the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau's Web site.

11/24: To volunteer for the Salvation Army's Bell Ringing Campaign, visit this Web site.

11/24: For Information on sending mail to troops, visit this Web site. Scroll down to the Nov. 2 press release "SEND MILITARY CARE PACKAGES EARLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON" for deadlines.

11/23: Visit the Yellow Ribbon Fund

11/22: Meaningful Gifts information: Heifer.org

11/22: "Black Friday" links:

11/21: For more information on retirement planning, visit ChooseToSave.org

11/21: More Information for Trouble in Toyland Report -- Wispirg.org

11/21: More Information: Badgers Accept Capital One Bowl Invite

UW Alumni Web site

11/20: Interactive Map

11/16: Tips For Sharing The Road With Truckers

11/15: Safety In Schools Part 2: WISC-TV Examines Crime At Area High Schools

11/14: Safety In Schools Part 1: School District, City Leaders Meeting Wednesday To Discuss Safety

11/15: Autism Web site

11/12: To purchase a Real Nurses fundraising calendar, call 608-439-2533, or send a written request to P.O. box 32, Merrimac, WI 53561.

11/11: CowParade Wisconsin Info and Online Auction

11/10: More information about the City of Madison's Recycling Roundup for computers and other electronics

11/9: FDA Recall Information

11/8: Learn How To Make A Matchbook Scrapbook

11/8: Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker's Soul (featuring a Madison woman's story)

11/06: Passages, an older adult (55 and older) Substance Abuse Treatment Program.

11/02: "Powerplay," the game of knowledge and strategy -- invented by a local woman who hopes players will learn more about politics, the environment, commerce, and the economy. More information, visit www.powerplaythegame.com

10/30: Find out where sex offenders live in your community on the DOC Offender Web Site. To report a sex offender violation call the Safety Tipline at 1-877-234-0085.

10/30: Get Local Trick-Or-Treating Info

10/27: Watch Gov. Jim Doyle's "For The Record" Interview

10/26: More Information at the Wisconsin School Music Association Web Site

10/25: Jackson Pollock Web Site by Miltos Manetas

10/24: To donate to the Community Connections Free Clinic in Dodgeville, call (608) 930-2232.

10/17: For more information on the candidates for 2nd congressional district visit: davemagnum.com and tammybaldwin.com

10/17: A Fund for Women
To contact Wisconsin Initiatives in Sustainable Housing or W.I.S.H., e-mail wishinc@juno.com

10/16: Map of City's "Freakfest On State Street" (PDF Format)

10/10: National Institutes of Health online resource for stem cell research -- Learn the basics of stem cell research: What is it? Where do the cells come from? How could the cells treat human diseases?

10/4: National Institutes Of Mental Health: Depression

10/4:

National Depression Screening Day
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Free Confidential Screenings

Dean West Clinic
752 N. High Point Road, Madison
Screenings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dean East Clinic
1821 S. Stoughton Road, Madison
Screenings from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Dean Clinic
1313 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison
Screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you can't attend, conduct an online screening at Dean Clinics or call (800)844-6015 during regular business hours for a phone screening.

10/3: Superintendent Asks Parents To Help Keep Madison Schools Safe. Related Internet Resources:
Helping children after a Disaster: Facts for Families from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Talk to Children About Violence and Other Sensitive and Complex Issues from Educators for Social Responsibility
Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

10/2: Barry Alvarez's New Book

10/1: Visitation for principal John Klang will be held Tuesday at Farber Funeral home in Reedsburg. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Weston High School gymnasium.

The funeral for Weston High School student, Erick Fichtel will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. at Lime Ridge Catholic Church.

9/26: Fall-Color Reports From Around Wisconsin

9/18: Free Dane County kids health clinics. Monday, Oct. 9 at Allied-Head Start on 2096 Red Arrow Trail, also Monday, Oct. 23 at Lincoln School, 909 Sequoia Trail.

9/15: Dog Jog On YouTube

9/14: Capital One Bowl

9/13: Suicide Prevention -- Suicide is often preventable with education, treatment and support. Visit the In Memory of Brandon and Natalie Web Site.

24-Hour Mental Health Emergency & Suicide Prevention: 608-280-2600

HOPES -- Helping Others Prevent and Educate about Suicide

Out of the Darkness Community 5K Walk, Oct. 1
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Contact Melissa Meiden at 608-212-6647 for more information

9/11: If you'd like more information on living green, www.greenbuilthome.org has all you need to know about the growing trend in this area.

9/8: Madison Metropolitan School District's Infinite Campus

9/7: Outlook: Life Beyond Childhood Cancer aims to help connect cancer survivors with current patients. To check it out visit Outlook-Life.org

9/6: Classroom Connections -- Foundation for Madison Schools. To Donate: Wish List of Larger Items For Madison Schools

9/5: Tired of paying hundreds of dollars for textbooks? A new company hopes to make learning free with a catch. Visit freeloadpress.com to learn more.

8/31: The Shelter From The Storm group still has one rescue dog and one cat left to adopt. Those you are interested can contact them on their Web site.

The group is also in need of donations.

8/28: www.ichs.net

8/21: -- For school bus routes listings, 2006-2007 school year schedules and other information, visit Madison Metro School District.

8/19: University Hill Farms Neighborhood Association

8/14: Click here for the information about My Madison TV shows starting on Sept. 5, including where auditions are being for the next series of shows, scripts to use for practice and how you can vote on your favorite wanna-be stars.

8/11: "Moving Days" Donation Sites:

Broom & Mifflin (Near Captiol Centre Foods): Goodwill truck. Aug. 12 & 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Gorham & Henry (Behind Holy Redeemer Church): St. Vincent de Paul truck. Aug. 11-14, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Regent & Mills (Behind McDonalds in UW Lot 51): St. Vincent de Paul truck. Aug. 11-14, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

8/10: The world's best drum and bugle corps return to Camp Randall for the DCI World Championship competition. Log-on to www.dci.org for a schedule of events.

8/07: Art Cart Schedule

8/05: Pepper Your Community Contest

8/03: The state's cancer drug repository program has been expanded to include medicines for chronic diseases. For more information visit the Department of Health & Family Services.

7/29: For more information, visit the Shelley Glover Foundation Web site or call 608-215-8594. Please make your checks payable to "FMPS -- Shelley Glover Fund" and mail it to: 455 Science Drive, Suite 130, Madison, WI 53711. Foundation for Madison's Public Schools Web site.

7/28: For more information on flood insurance, visit the official site of the National Flood Insurance Program.

7/27: For information on Wisconsin Postpartum Support International, visit the group's Web site. For general information on Postpartum Depression, visit the Postpartum Support International Web site.

7/26: For more information about Marge Engelman and her book, "Aerobics of the Mind," and a list of "Brain Teasers" you can try at home go to this Web site.

Other helpful resources:

The South Central Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer?s Association offers many educational programs, services and support for people with any type of dementia, at any stage, as well as their caregivers, family and friends. They also sell the Memory Cards from Attainment (featured with Marge Engelman) and have a diverse library of books, DVDs, etc. of related materials that people can borrow from our office. The organization also distributes a free newsletter.

For more information, call the organization's local number at 608-232-3400; if anyone in the area calls 800-272-3900 it will reach the chapter's office during business hours, but it will otherwise connect people 24/7 to a live person for support anytime they need it. Learn more about The South Central Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer?s Association at this Web site.

Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Association, www.alz.org -- (800)272-3900

Area Agency on Aging of Dane County, http://www.co.dane.wi.us/aging -- (608)261-9930

The West Madison Senior Coalition, http://www.westmadisonseniorcoalition.org -- (608)238-1260

For more information about Senior Learning Opportunities:

Visit the UW Division of Continuing Studies Web site.

Call Continuing Studies at (608) 263-6960

E-mail Sarah Schutt at sschutt@wisc.edu

7/25: Madison film makers make a blockbuster online. To see Chad Vader Day Shift Manager vist YouTube.com or to see other projects they're working on visit Blame Society Productions.

7/20: For information about flying in the B17, visit this Web site. For general information about EAA, visit the EAA Web site.

Information about water sports around around Madison:

Rent a Canoe, Kayak, Sailboat, or Windsurfer
On Lake Mendota
University of Wisconsin Hoofers Sailing Club
At the Memorial Union boat house, 800 Langdon St., 576-9593 or 262-7445. Open 11am - sunset. Rent a canoe ($7/hour), rent a sailboat or windsurfer if you already know how ($25/hour + $5/hour for extra passengers), or take lessons (2-4 people, 2-3 hour blocks, $30 per person), or go on a guided sail with an instructor (2-6 people, first hour $65, each additional hour $30). Make a reservation, if possible. Tell them you are attending CVPR.

Watertrail Adventures, 614 E. Gorham St., 255-2958. Canoes and kayaks. $10/hour or $40/day.

On Lake Wingra
Wingra Canoe and Sailing, 824 Knickerbocker St., 233-5332. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, windsurfers.

7/19: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin

7/18: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Body Mass Index Calculators

7/17: Money Magazine releases its annual ranking of Best Places to Live in America. Madison ranks number 53. To see more visit the Money Magazine website.

7/15: To find out if Dane County is opening cooling shelters or to find out more about cooling shelters call the United Way 2-1-1 Hotline, 24 hours a day. Call 2-1-1 from a land-line phone or dial 608-246-4357 from a land-line or cellular phone.

7/14: To donate food or volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul, visit the St. Vincent de Paul Web site. To donate food or volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank in Madison, go to the Second Harvest Web site.

7/14: U.S. Coast Guard statistics about boating under the influence

7/14: Operation Purple Web site. The organization offers free camps for children of deployed military.

7/12: Wisconsin farmers are helping Mississippi dairy farmers who last equipment from Hurricane Katrina. "Project Tractor" sent two shipments, roughly half a dozen tractors and other equipment this spring. They are working on a third load Wednesday night. Organizers say donations are still being accepted. To donate, call 608-463-7634.

7/12: www.sewvac1.com and www.graceepiscchurch.org

7/11: Wisconsin Problem Gamblers Web site.

7/10: www.supersuppers.com or www.maindishkitchen.com Both allow you to come in and use their kitchen and ingredients and walk out the door with anywhere from one to one-month's worth of meals. There's also www.sweetbasilpersonalchefs.com. Where the chef comes to YOUR kitchen instead!!!

7/6: For a listing of summer events in Madison and more information, visit the city of Madison calendar of events Web page.

6/29: For more information on tickets and show times for the Evansville Community Theater, visit this Web site.

6/29: AIDS Network. Since 1985, the AIDS Network (formerly the Madison AIDS Support Network) has provided critical AIDS care and prevention services to south central Wisconsin, AIDS NETWORK'S SERVICE AREA: Adams, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Juneau, Lafayette, Richland, Rock, and Sauk Counties. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Information on HIV Testing and Related Links.

Local Testing Sites: Access Community Health Center in Madison, 608-443-5480
AIDS Network, 608-252-6540
Blue Bus Clinic on UW-Madison Campus, 608-265-5600
Planned Parenthood, 608-256-257
Public Health Department, STD Information Line, 608-294-5252

6/29: RingBells.org

6/28: For information on becoming a volunteer driver for Dane County RSVP, call 608- 441-7896 or e-mail gkundert@rsvpdane.org. The RSVP general line is 608-238-7787.

6/27: For information on Summerfest and a complete schedule of performances, visit the Summerfest Web site.

6/27: Eye On Financial Relationships

6/26: Warren Buffett donates billions of dollars to charities which the Madison Community Foundation says could lead to a boost locally. There's a special acorn society for people who can donate $1,000 a year. For more information call 232-1763 or visit the Madison Community Foundation website.

6/22: Officials say the Columbia County Tornado on June 6 caused $1 million dollars in damage. Now Columbia County Emergency Management is looking for those who need assistance. If your home was underinsured or un-insured you can call 608-742-4166.

6/21: Restoring Hope Transplant House

6/20: The National Student Clearing House at this Web site and you'll find who's holding a particular student loan. For options on consolidation of these loans, visit this Web site.

6/19: Read about high blood pressure and other risk factors at this Web site.

6/16: For more information on Gold Star Family license plates, visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Web site.

6/15: Tenant Resource Center Web site

6/14: To register for the "Falls Prevention Summit: Keeping Older Adults in Dane County Safe" contact Bonnie Scmidt, Safe Community Coalition at 608-256-6713.

Wednesday, June 21 9:00 -- 2:00 p.m. Lussier Family Heritage Center

6/14: Allied Family Center Boys and Girls Club phone number is 608-204-9722. For a list of needed items, read below:

New, gently used instruments
Game room items
School supplies
XBox video games
Team skills game (like Monopoly)
Personal care supplies
Toothbrush, toothpaste
Deodorant, shampoo
Computer games
Coloring books
Activity books
DVDs for teens (PG-13)
Kids fitness equipment/videos
Volunteer painter

6/11: If you're looking for a roofing contractor make sure to contact consumer protection at 1-800-422-7128 to see if there are any complaints against the company. Also visit the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Website to see if the contractor has been involved in any lawsuits.

6/11: Project Home Paint-a-Thon

6/08: Sue's Rules For Rain Gardens

6/07: If you have any storm damage, you're urged contact the Red Cross. Officials say you may be eligible for emergency assistance.
In Dane, Sauk and Iowa counties, the number is 877-618-6628.
In Columbia County the number is 888-231-3590

6/07: To learn about becoming an organ donor, click here for information about the "donate life" program.

6/02: Tips to help you get active and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Fact sheets.

6/01: Dane Co. Breakfast on the Farm info and directions.

Calendar of all June Dairy Month events in Wisconsin.

Cow Parade 2006 Information and Stats.

6/01: wisconsin.cowparade.com

5/31: For information on the Wisconsin Well Woman Program call the agency office in your county:

Columbia: 608-745-6407
Dane: 608-242-6392
Green: 608-328-9390
Jefferson:920-674-7193
Rock: 608-755-2438
Sauk: 608-847-9373
Walworth:262-741-3140

5/30: For more information on hyponatremia in marathon runners see the Midwest Sports Medicine Institute.

5/29: For more information about Girls on the Run of Dane County or to start a new chapter check out Girls On The Run of Dane County. For more information about Komen Madison Race for the Cure go to Madison Race For The Cure.

5/26: For more information on the Wisconsin State Park System or to reserve a campsite, click here.

5/25: To find out more about how to help the parks, visit Madison Parks Foundation

If you'd like to volunteer at Madison parks, visit People for Parks.

5/24: Rummage Wisconsin.com

5/23: For more information on the testing for bird flu at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center.

U.S. Department of the Interior's Avian Influenza

USGS Alaska Science Center

Alaska Pandemic Flu Web page.

The Interagency National H5N1 Surveillance Plan.

5/23: A map of the transmission line routes is available in the "Projects" section of ATC's Web site.

Public Information Open Houses, 2-8 p.m.:

Tuesday, June 20. LakeView Church, 2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton.
Wednesday, June 21. Exposition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison.
Monday, June 26. Quality Inn & Suites, 2969 Cahill Main, Fitchburg.
Tuesday, June 27. The Heights Events Center (in the MAC Sports Center). 411 Prairie Heights Drive, Verona.
Wednesday, June 28. St. John's Lutheran Church. 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon.

5/19: From The Guide To Baby Sitting. Resources to find babysitters in the Dane County area:

Babysitter Connections

Day Care Match

While You Were Out Babysitting

5/18: American Diabetes Association contains information, a risk test, and the place to sign up for this area's Tour de Cure Bike Ride on May 20, 2006.

5/17: For more information about the quality and safety of your drinking water, visit this Web site.

5/16: For information and signs of addiction, visit Family Service and Tellurian UCAN. Both Web sites tell you how to get help if someone you know is struggling with drugs or alcohol. They also both offer treatment specifically aimed at helping girls and women of all ages.

Spanish language Web site for woman suffering from breast cancer.

5/12: For more information about Allison's Foundation family bowling fundraiser, visit this Web site.

5/12: For more information about Medicare - Part D or to sign up, click here or call 800-MEDICARE. For info about the state program, SeniorCare, click here, or call 800-657-2038. For help signing up for either or trying to decide which is better for you call the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups at (866) 456-8211.

5/12: To watch UW-Madison's Commencement Ceremonies on-line, click here.

5/11: You can fill out a Consumer Protection Complaint form online or contact Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 422-7128. You can also visit the following Web pages:

5/11: Looking for phone options for people with physical disabilities? Visit Meeting Life's Challenges.com, which is Shelley Peterman Schwarz's Web site. For more information, contact Carol Burns at Voice at (608) 220-1571, TTY 888-742-7654, and via e-mail at cburns@cdhh.org

5/10: Wisconsin Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registry.

5/9: To learn more about "timebank," where neighbors share skills and talents without exchanging money, visit here.

5/4: American Diabetes Association contains information, a risk test, and the place to sign up for this area's Tour de Cure Bike Ride on May 20, 2006.

5/4: For more information on the Occupational Health & Safety Act, how to file a complaint with OSHA or request a workplace inspection, visit here.

5/2: To learn more about dog therapy, and to find out if your pet would make a good volunteer in this program, visit Dogs On Call and Hospice Care.

5/1: AAA's Fuel Gauge Report

4/24: "Tyler's Secret": The story about a young, southwest Wisconsin teen's addiction to methamphetamine that eventually lead to his death. www.metheducation.com is a simple site to teach you everything you need to know about the drug. www.stopmethaddiction.com can connect you to treatment facilities in our area.

4/20: To find tornado sirens located in Dane County, visit here.

4/20: Madison Metropolitan School District's Mumps Information

4/19: April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. This link will take you to the crisis center's site where you can find phone numbers if you need help as well as a calendar of awareness events starting Friday night, April 21. To learn more about using animal therapy to heal from violence, click here.

4/19: Consumer Reports

4/17: For more information on the Midwestern mumps outbreak the Wisconsin Department of Health And Family Services has a fact sheet.

4/17: The winter heating moratorium is over and utility companies like MG&E are looking to start collecting the bill again. Low income families can avoid disconnection by calling and applying for federal aide. 608-252-7144.

4/13: To learn more about Wisconsin's new Office of Privacy Protection and how it can help victims of identity theft, click here.

4/6: If you suspect you're being charged for ice on sea food products, call Consumer Protection at (800) 422-7128. Weights and Measures inspectors will check it out. Visit the Consumer Protection Web site here.

4/6: If you're interested in Power Golf, the 6-week course costs $270 and is held on Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m., 7:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.
A few spots remain in the sessions that start next Tuesday, or you can wait and try it when it starts up again next January. To register, call 261-1775 or visit their Web site.

4/4: The Wisconsin company that makes Carmex, the medicated lip balm, wants you to help pick a new flavor. Vote here.

4/4: To learn more about the Chris Farley Foundation and it's mission to educate young adults about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, click: Chris Farley Foundation

3/31: HospiceCare

3/30: Wisconsin Film Festival

3/28: To contact Family Farm Defenders, call them at:
Joel Greeno, Project Tractor, (608) 463-7634
John Kinsman, Family Farm Defenders, (608) 986-3815
John Peck, Family Farm Defenders, (608) 260-0900
Ben Burkett, Mississippi Association of Cooperatives, (601) 310-5223

For more information, visit their Web site.

3/27: Current UW-Madison students with season hockey tickets can be in a lottery drawing, starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning at the ticket office.

The championship is sold out, so final four tickets aren't available to the general public unless other teams return them.

If that happens, tickets will go on sale only at the Bradley Center Ticket Office, starting at 9 a.m. the day of the game.

Tickets are priced at $150 for a three-session package. For more information, visit the Bradley Center Web site.

3/27: Dane County Humane Society

3/27: www.NETSMARTZ.org

3/21: Have a loved one at UW Hospital? Now you can keep relatives up to date on their progress by using CarePages

3/20: Funeral procession for Lance Cpl. Nick Anderson begins at the visitation site at River Arts Center, 105 Ninth St., Prairie du Sac, on Wednesday, from 3-8 p.m.

Funeral procession moves from River Arts Center to Sauk City Cemetery on Thursday, starting at 11:45 a.m. The procession will be leaving the River Arts Center at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, going north to Grand Avenue, east on Grand Avenue to Water Street, south on Water Street, to Phillips Boulevard, west on Phillips Boulevard to Luedersoa Road, south on Lueders Road to the cemetery.

3/15: With election day less than three weeks away, the debate over war refenda heat up. For more information visit Bring our troops home or Vote no to cut and run websites.

3/13: Wisconsin's Academic Decathlon is $150,000 short for next year because donations normally reserved for the program are heading down south for Hurricane Katrina relief. Without additional funds it could shutdown for good. For more information or to make a donation visit the Wisconsin Academic Decathlon website or call (608) 845-3544.

3/13: Madison Area Gluten Intolerance Chapter

3/08: A Rock County family is cashing in its cache of rare comic books from the late 1950s and '60s. For more information, visit Beloit Auction Service or call toll free at (877) 364-1965.

3/08: Energy Help, Gov. Jim Doyle's Energy Help Intiative

3/05: Supporters and opponents of the state marriage amendment have Web sites. Check out Wisconsin Coalition for Traditional Marriage and Fair Wisconsin.

3/05: For more information on citizen journalism in Madison visit the Madison Commons website.

3/03: Independent Living

3/01: Consumer Reports Appliance Information

2/26: More information on the Columbia Sauk CASA program.

2/24: For more information about the Zoo Century Campaign or to donate, visit www.vilaszoo.org

2/23: American Diabetes Association.

2/21: Read an excerpt of "The Number" at the book's official Web site.

2/20: City of Madison's Cross-Country Skiiing Info.

2/20: Joseph Thuli's Fundraising Page.

2/15: Track the weather in the palm of your hand by using the UW's PDA Animated Weather service.

2/9: The Dane County Time Bank is looking for your help. Click here to share your time.

2/8: Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling.

2/8: Lighten Up Wisconsin.

2/7: The University of Wisconsin production of "The Vagina Monologues" will be held on Thursday. Feb. 23, and Friday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Union Theater. There is also a benefit on Feb. 16 at 8:30 p.m. at Crave Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Madison, where attendees can meet the cast and directors. To nominate a "Vagina Warrior" (someone who is working to help end violence), e-mail your nomination to Uw.vagina.monologues@gmail.com.

2/6: University of Wisconsin's Volunteer for the Wisconsin Smokers' Health Study.

2/6: Check out the list of Super Bowl commercial picks at the Knupp-Watson's Web site.

2/6: Check out "Titanic: the Artifact Exhibit" through April 4 at the Oshkosh Public Museum. For more info, visit the museum's Web site.

2/3: To learn more about the number one health threat to women -- heart disease -- visit the American Heart Association's Web site.

2/2: To vote for Madison's "Trinity James and Big Bad" in the "Bon Jovi: Have A Nice Gig" finals, go to www.trinityjamesandbigbad.com.

1/30: To register for the Vagus Nerver Stimulator program, call (608) 267-5900 or visit the Web site.

1/27: Order a Coney Kit on their Web site.

1/27: A Madison area co-ed softball team is up for auction. To bid on them, visit their eBay Web site.

1/25: Welcome to the era of high definition radio. For more information about what it is, what stations are broadcasting and where you can get a receiver visit www.ibiquity.com.

1/24: Get out your pens and pencils, the Madison Metropolitan School District would like your help in making budget cuts. For the times and places or to fill out your own worksheet visit the $100 Budget Process website.

1/19: Everyone's blogging! Check out these Web sites: Brad Vogel's Blog, Larry Palm's Blog, Zach Brandon's Blog, Mark Pocan's Blog,