In the News
CSWAB Testimony to the DNR Board on "PFAS in Fish a Risk to Wildlife, not just People"
Submitted by volunteer on Fri, 12/17/2021 - 1:29pm
Following is testimony at the Dec. 10 WI DNR hearing on proposed SURFACE WATER criteria for certain PFAS: My name is Laura Olah and I live in Merrimac, Wisconsin, in rural Sauk County, and I am here today on behalf of Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger. I am one of those lucky people who live near the Lower Wisconsin Riverway and have the privilege of observing a wide variety of bird species like the American Bald Eagle – in fact eagles are a big deal where I live.
LWVDC is hiring - Office Administrator - resumes due by January 5
Submitted by volunteer on Fri, 12/17/2021 - 1:11pmThe League of Women Voters of Dane County is now hiring an office administrator. We're accepting resumes through January 5, 2022.
More information can be found on our website at https://www.lwvdanecounty.org/
Please reach out any time if you have any questions about the job posting.
Registration open for the 9-week course, “Black History for a New Age”
Submitted by volunteer on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 3:33pm
The Justified Anger program at Nehemiah presents a 9-week course, “Black History for a New Age” , February 7- April 11, 2022.Each lecture is accompanied by a facilitated small group discussion, where participants get to know each other in more depth and talk about responses to the presentation.
MOMS ON A MISSION GROUP FORMS AT EAST HIGH SCHOOL - Madison
Submitted by volunteer on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 2:45pm
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Go big or go bankrupt: Wisconsin farmers face daunting challenges as factory farms flourish · John Peck cited in The Badger Herald
Submitted by volunteer on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 6:43pm
Jim Goodman had high hopes for his dairy farming business. After spending the bulk of his adult life milking and caring for his 45-cow herd outside of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, Goodman wanted to pass his life’s work on to the next generation. His plans fell through, however, when a young couple reneged ... An article from the Badger Herald on 12/7/21.
Art Gallery Display: “The Beauty of Liturgical Design: Holy Fabrics” Jan. 12 through Feb. 9 - Sinsinawa
Submitted by volunteer on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 4:08pm
Sinsinawa Art Gallery is presenting “The Beauty of Liturgical Design: Holy Fabrics” Jan. 12 through Feb. 9, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. We’re featuring original designs and handmade liturgical vestments and other items by Dominican Sisters Felix Plouf, OP (1888-1979), and Angelique Sabourin, OP (1867-1957).
WISDOM is hiring for North Central Wisconsin - applications due Dec. 20
Submitted by volunteer on Thu, 12/09/2021 - 11:47am
WISDOM is accepting resumes from people interested in working as a full-time organizer in North Central Wisconsin. Here is the position description: North-Central Community Organizer. We have extended the application deadline to December 20. It is a great opportunity for someone with energy and a desire to make a career out of social justice work.
