PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

We get 'em - you want 'em. Here in no particular order are informational items from non-profit organizations in your community:

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR COMMUNITY:

AT MEMORIAL HIGH:
Volunteer help is needed in two areas at Memorial High School: the Library, and the Family Consumber Education classes. There is work during and after school hours; in school and out. Please contact Parent-Teacher-Student-Organization President Susan Sunde at ssunde@hotmail.com if you can help.

WITH RSVP:
RSVP of Dane County, Inc. is recruiting seniors 55+ who are interested in contributing their talents and energy working in a variety of non-profit agencies in the community. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact info@rsvpdane.org or 238-7787.

FOR MEALS ON WHEELS:
Would you like to help make a difference "One Meal at a Time?" Home Health United Meals on Wheels delivers the noon meal to the elderly and physically disabled in Madison, Monona and Middleton. A route takes about an hour and very specific directions are given to each recipients' home. Contact Sue at 276-7598, sbarker@hhuvns.org or go to: www.homehealthunited.org.

OTHER NEWS AROUND TOWN:

6/1-4 New Urbanism: Growing Local
Like the idea of food grown locally? Then you may want to attend the CNU 19: Growing Local congress, scheduled for June 1-4 at Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Drive. For more info, visit www.cnu19.org.

Get Rid of Lead in Your Home
Do you have a home that was built before 1978? If you do, and if you have children under the age of 6, you need to watch out for lead. Common Wealth Development has a “Lead Hazard Reduction Program.” To see if you qualify (income limits apply), contact Diane at 256-3527, ext. 27.

West Police District Newsletter

http://www.cityofmadison.com/police/west/newsletters/

Friends of Lake Wingra Newsletter

http://lakewingra.org

Help a Senior Stay in their Home

Make a friend and help a senior adult remain living in his or her own home. Volunteers are matched with a senior and help with light housekeeping once a week or bi-weekly. Help with indoor or outdoor chores, and make a friend while you’re at it! To get involved in this flexible program, please contact Breena with the Madison Coalitions of Older Adults – 243-5252 or bwiederhoeft@nescoinc.org

IS A SOLAR SYSTEM FOR YOU?

If you want to know if a solar system would work for you, you can use the FREE service of the solar agent. The agent was hired by the City of Madison to evaluate the solar options on your property. He also will, if you wish, help you find a contractor. All residents, businesses and non-profit organization with property in the City of Madison are eligible for this FREE service. For assistance from the Solar Agent please contact (608) 243-0586 or email solar@cityofmadison.com

HELP FOR JOB HUNTERS

If you or someone you know is job-hunting right now, visit www.jobcenterofwisconsin.com. This site, developed by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, is currently posting more than 11,000 job openings in our state. Job Center of Wisconsin allows employers and job-seekers to connect online