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8/19: Information On Picking Out Digital Cameras From Consumer Reports

8/19: Iowa County Humane Society In Danger of Closing

8/19: Wild Parsnip Facts And How To Remove It

8/19: Avoiding Wild Parsnip

8/18: Drive 55 Movement

8/18: For a closer look at the Madison school district's current financial situation, click here. The public can submit comments on the recommendations to: comments@madison.k12.wi.us.

8/17: To get your free credit report, from Equixfax, Experian and TransUnion. To stop pre-approved credit card offers from coming to you.

8/11: JANESVILLE'S ECONOMIC SUMMIT

8/11: Clean Sweep Program

8/11: IMMUNIZATIONS GUIDELINES

8/11: Living Lands and Waters -- Wisconsin River cleanup. To volunteer, people can visit the group's Web site or call the office at 309-496-9848.

8/8 To find out more about the ground beef recall, please call 512-542-0878

8/8: Mold Information From The CDC

8/: Flood Information From The CDC

8/7: AIDS Ride

8/6: Department of Homeland Security Grant Press Release

8/6: Learn about the Beltline construction project in the DOT's 2008 Beltline Improvement Outline and Beltline Improvement Map 2008 (PDF Format).

8/2: Kathy Sotak's Lia Sophia Web site. Through next week, people can purchase items from the site, and all profits will go to help Kathy Gullixson and her family. Gullixson Fundraiser

8/1: Search for a registered sex offender by zip code or name Wisconsin Department of Corrections

7/30: Mid Continent

7/30: Federal Emergency Management Agency Call FEMA at 800-621-3362.

7/28: To voice opposition to Charter's plans to move public access channels to a digial tier contact the state's Consumer Protection. 1-800-422-7128.

7/27: Build a bat house.

7/27: Green Tips. Attract birds and bats to help control insect pests. Find plans and tips to build a bird house from the National Parks Conservation Association.

7/22: The Mid-Continent Railway Museum is need of $35,000 in donations to get them to their goal of $475,000 to restore an historic fish car from the 1800s. The fish car is the only one left in the world.

7/22: Madison Stay-Cations

7/21: The FEMA deadline to report flood damage is August 13. 1-800-621-3362

7/21: Madison Area Beaches

7/18: Recycle Bank

7/18: Zero Emissions Scooter

7/16: Dane County Fair

7/15: U.S. Transplant Games Results

7/15 Department of Public Instruction e-mail address lori.slauson@dpi.wi.gov. Individuals wishing to respond can also send letters to DPI 125 South Webster Street , P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841

7/14: Resources for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure:

Green Path Debt Solutions:
1-888-776-6735

Hope Hotline:
1-888-995-HOPE

Dane County Housing Authority
608-224-3636

7/14: 4-Year-Old-Kindergarten Information

7/14: Wisconsin Emergency Volunteer (WeVolunteer) Initiative

7/10: Model Airplane Show

7/9: Walk Score

7/9: Jefferson County Fair

7/7: Ice Age National Scenic Trail

7/7: Olbrich Garden Home Tour

7/2: Find out about Madison beach closings at this Web site.

7/2: FEMA Assistance. By telephone at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

6/30: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

6/28: Little Ammericka Amusement Park

6/27: APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE

6/25: FRIENDS OF FERALS. This group of volunteers trap, fix and find a home for feral cats in the area. They'll celebrate the grand opening of their first shelter, which was paid for through donations, in July. If you'd like to help or learn more, visit DaneFerals.org.

6/25: For special recipes, information and a simple test to check your risk of getting diabetes, visit Diabetes.org.

6/25: DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION

6/25: Concerts On The Square Information

6/24: RHYTHM & BOOMS FIREWORKS TRAFFIC PLAN

6/24: FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN MADISON MEETINGS. A series of six public meetings will be held on Tuesday, June 24, Wednesday, June 25, and Thursday, June 26 to discuss "What are the Possibilities" for the future of Downtown. Click here for more information.

6/23: Donate to the Red Cross. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

6/23: Summerfest

6/20: Fort Atkinson Flooding/Volunteer Information

6/20: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

6/18: TO VOLUNTEER FOR STORM AND FLOODING CLEANUP:

In Sauk County, call 608-355-3200.

In Jefferson County, call 920-674-7129.

Columbia County is just starting to organize volunteers. Those interested in volunteering in Columbia County can call 608-742-4166.

6/18: Tips to minimize exposure to mosquito bites:

6/17: Project Green Teen Class at Madison's Shabazz City High School

6/16: Madison Park Closings

6/11: Disaster Relief Assistance

6/11: There's no better way to enjoy a perfect summer evening than in a beautiful garden. Olbrich Gardens annual Rhapsody in Bloom Benefit Gala is coming up soon.

Connie Beam, the director of development and marketing for Olbrich Gardens, said that this year's party includes Thai dancers and will be co-chaired by out-going University of Wisconsin Chancellor John Wiley.

The Rhapsody in Bloom Benefit Gala is Saturday, June 21 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Atwood Avenue.

Tickets are $110 per person and reservations are required by Friday, June 13.

For more information, visit olbrich.org or to order tickets, call 608-246-5616.

6/6: SPORTS FOR AFRICA. Those who want to donate can contact Bulleh Bablitch at project.liberia@yahoo.com or by phone at 608-577-6711.

6/6: Dane County CCR Training Schedule for Saturday, June 7, 2008 (PDF)

6/6: NO CALL LIST SIGN UP -- CELL PHONES. Wisconsin residents can now register their cell phones on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's No Call List.

People who sign up before Sept. 1 will be added to the list starting Oct. 1.

Residents can sign up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by visiting the Wisconsin No Call List Web site at NoCall.Wisconsin.gov or by calling 1-866-9NO-CALL (1-866-966-2255) toll-free in Wisconsin.

6/4: Madison Police Self-Reporting Unit

6/2: Medication Drop

5/28: Skin Cancer Screening

5/27: The mission of the organization Kids And Cars is to assure no child dies or is injured in a non-traffic, motor vehicle related event.

5/26: DeForest Veterans Memorial Park

5/26: For the latest information on funeral arrangements and a celebration of Felicia Melton-Smyth's life check out the Shamrock Pub.

5/22: Park and Ride Lot Locations from Wisconsin DOT. Click on a county for lot locations.

5/22: Dane County CCR Training Schedule for Saturday, June 7, 2008 (PDF)

5/22: Gypsy Moth Information

5/21: Mead Charities Counsel on Shaken Baby Syndrome

Canopy Center: Parental Stress Center. The Parental Stress Center is an area help line is staffed from 6 a.m. to midnight everyday. They can be reached at 608-241-2221.

The Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse

5/21: Madison Police News Release: Joel Marino's Grandmother Pens Tribute

5/21: Wisconsin Dells Vacation Guide

5/20: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Student Services/Prevention & Wellness: "Hope After Tragedy: Weston's Story" Webcast

5/16: Bark & Wine 2008

5/16: Syttende Mai Information

5/16: www.giveme5forstroke.org

5/15: Homes for our Troops is a non-profit organization that helps build specially adapted homes, at no cost, for severely injured veterans.

5/14: Keeping Kids Fit Info

5/14: ESTATE PLANNING FOR PETS. May 28, Noon & 5:30p. Contact for more info: ptauscher@giveshelter.org or call 838-0413, ext 117.

5/12: Madison Area Music Awards, area fund raiser to keep instruments and music in the lives of children who otherwise couldn't afford it.

5/12: A public reception will also be held for each of the remaining UW chancellor finalists, running from Monday through Thursday. Meet the candidates at the Memorial Union's Main Lounge from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feedback on the candidates may be sent to chancellorsearch@bascom.wisc.edu by Monday, May 19 at 4 p.m.

5/6: Walking With Dinosaurs

5/5: Measles Immunization Info (PDF Format)

5/4: Put rain water to use! Click here for step-by-step instructions for making your own rain barrel.

5/1: Information and FAQ about "WiscAlerts-Text Emergency Service" for UW-Madison

5/1: Dane County Parks

4/30: Special Olympics Wisconsin said that nearly 100 volunteers are still needed for setup, timing, scorekeeping, awards and other tasks. Those interested in volunteering should call Jon Janigo at 800-679-6751.

4/28:

Internal Revenue Service Information on Economic Stimulis Check
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Last two SSN digits: Payments will be transmitted no later than:
00 through 20 May 2
21 through 75 May 9
76 through 99 May 16

4/28: "Going Green Wisconsin" Special

The EPA's guide to CFL bulb recycling (includes drop-off points)

Find a retailer near you at this Web site. Ikea's free take-back program

Other sources for recycling options include this site or this site

Get background on the Henry Vilas Zoo Cell Phone Recycling Program

For more information about the EPA's "It's An Easy Call" Recycling Campaign and other collection points, visit this Web site or this site

Ian's Pizza

Harvest

To find a restaurant committed to the concept of eating locally, visit this Web site

There's a farmers' market every day of the week. Find one in your area at this Web site

Dane County Farmers' Market, the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country.

To find and order from a community-supported agriculture farms serving greater Madison, Milwaukee, Dubuque, the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, visit this Web site

Read more about the Slow Food Movement

Read Dr. Jonathan Patz bio

Patz is a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and shared the Nobel Peace Prize awarded with former Vice President Al Gore.

Environmental Change & Our Health, a tool for teachers and students

Join the virtual march to stop global warming by visiting this Web site

Newenhouse is the founder of Community Car, a growing car sharing service and Full Circle Interiors

Newenhouse is president of Madison Environmental Group, a consulting firm helping individuals and businesses live reduce their carbon footprints, and she was named one of Madison Magazine's Best Places to Work

She was named one of Madison Magazine's "Eco-Heroines"

To learn more about the Environmental Action Teams, visit this Web site. To read its "green gift ideas," available in PDF format, visit this Web site

Some green watchdog Web sites include Greenwashingindex.com; Greenwashing.net; and Corpwatch.org

Other communities or organizations taking a pledge to help the environment include Madison and Bon Appetit Management Co.

To calculate your carbon footprint, read tips to becoming carbon neutral and take action, visit this Web site

To learn more about the Fort Atkinson Diet, visit here

For basic information about electronic waste, how and where to recycle it at this EPA Web site

For information about digital television transition and how to extend the life of an analog TV set or recycle it, visit this EPA Web site

The city of Madison now has a year-round drop off recycling of computers, TVs and consumer electronics. They aren't accepted at the curb. Visit Madison computer pickup Web site

To learn more about state Sen. Mark Miller's proposal to keep e-waste out of Wisconsin landfills, visit here

4/25: Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation and its annual "Spring Gala" to benefit women's health education programs in the state. Honorary Chairs: UW Football Coach Bret Bielema and his mother, Marilyn; along with WWHF Founder Sue Ann Thompson and News 3's Teri Barr will also introduce the "Champions In Women's Health." For more information, visit this Web site.

4/25: MedDrop Dane County

4/23: Learn more about relational aggression/bullying and find helpful solutions at this Web site

This Web site is devoted to helping dads raise daughters and open lines of communication.

4/23: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Madison

4/22: Aldo Leopold Digital Archives

4/21: Wisconsin Treasurer Unclaimed Items Auction on eBay

State of Wisconsin Power Advice

4/18: Dane County Farmer's Market

4/17: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Child Care Directories

The Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse

Canopy Center: Parental Stress Center

4/17: H.O.R.S.E. (Humane Organization Rescuing & Saving Equine)
927 Old Highway 11 West Janesville/Footville, WI
rescuehorses7@aol.com
608-322-4168 (or) 608-876-6916
Web site

4/16: Women Lucheon

4/15: Madison Metro Bus Changes Information

4/15: "Tips for Making Life Easier" segment:

Dynamic Living Inc.
888-940-0605
www.Dynamic-Living.com

Aids for Arthritis
800-654-0707
www.aidsforarthritis.com

TeleStik™
Cougar Mountain Marketing Corporation
877-299-2982
www.telestik.com

4/11: To find out where sandbags are available in Rock County, visit here:

4/10: Check out the Wolves in action Saturday at the team's first home game. Kick off is set for 6:30 p.m. at Middleton High School against the Chicago Force. For more information on the team and it's remaining schedule, visit this Web site.

4/10: To learn more about "Launchpad," the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music program recognizing outstanding high school musicians involved in a band outside of school, visit this Web site.

4/9: Wisconsin Homegrown Lunch Information

4/8: Madison Golf Courses

4/2: Milton McPike high school name change petition

4/2: Web site where residents can report problem with downed street signs, massive amounts of garbage, etc. in Madison

General Web site for the city's spring cleaning guidelines. People can get more information on how to volunteer for April 19 Earth Day Challenge, or they can call the parks department at 266-5949 to sign up at a park near them.

3/30: Know your flood risk and learn if you live in a flood-prone area.

3/28: MG&E Power Tomorrow

3/27: "I'm A Bo-liever" song at WOLX.com

3/26: Verona Boundary Lines Map (PDF)

3/25: Helpful information for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-TALK, Press 1 for Veterans.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Free PTSD anonymous assessments online

3/24: Find Badgers basketball tickets at Ticketmaster.com

3/14: "Making Life Easier" segment:

The Verilux Rise and Shine Full Spectrum Natural Alarm Clock
Verilux Book & Travel Light
Verilux, Inc.
(800) 454-4408
www.verilux.com

LightWedge Original Book Light with optional LightWedge Magnifier
LightWedge Mini Reading Lights with magnifier
LightWedge Paperback
LightWedge Night Vision
LightWedge
(508) 228-9334
www.lightwedge.com

Light Switch Extender
Life@Home
(800) 653-1923
www.lifehome.com

3/14: Consumer Reports: New Car Technologies

3/13: Dane County Friends Of Ferals is a volunteer group using a trap-neuter-return program to help control the area's feral cat population.

3/13: Information on Invalidating UW-Madison SSN-based Photo ID Cards

3/13: Red Cross Real Heroes 2008

3/12: "News 3 at 9" Healthwatch report. For information on getting involved in stem cell clinical trials, go to this Web site.

Go to this Web site for details about multiple sclerosis, one of the diseases being treated through adult stem cell transplants along with the proclamation by Gov. Jim Doyle making March 10-17, 2008 "MS Awareness Week in Wisconsin."

3/12: Pothole Patrol -- City of Madison Web site. Residents can use this Web site to report a pothole problem, get FAQ's about potholes and see a map of trouble spots in the city.

3/12: Wisconsin Revenue Department Tax Information

3/10: Flooding Information:

Wisconsin Commissioner Of Insurance

Federal Emergency Management Agency: The National Flood Insurance Program

Floodsmart.gov

3/7: Packers Fan Fest 2008

3/5: Better Business Bureau Information On Fake Brett Favre Memorabilia

2/28: MINERAL POINT & JUNCTION ROADS INTERSECTION PROJECT. Those who have questions about the project can contact Rob Phillips by phone at 608-266-4090 or by e-mail at rphillips@cityofmadison.wi.us or Matthew Hintze, vice president at HNTB Corp., by phone at 608-294-5005 or by e-mail at mhintze@hntb.com for more information about the proposals.

2/28: "All Dressed Up" is put on by the volunteers with The Junior League of Madison. It helps girls who might not have the money get a dress, shoes and accessories to wear to prom for free. Go to www.juniorleagueofmadison.org for more information.

2/27: The first-of-its-kind Report on Women's Health In Wisconsin 2008 is available at the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation. This Web site includes information about the report and how to get it.

To request a copy or to get help with a health issue, people can call 1-800-448-5148.

2/26: To submit your opinion on one or more of the four names currently being considered for Madison's new West side elementary, Email the school board at comments@madison.k12.wi.us. Comments are being considered until March 24.

2/26: Compact fluorescent lights need proper, safe recycling due to mercury in the bulbs. Go to this Web site for more information or contact your area's sanitation department.

2/26: END OF LIFE. FinalExitNetwork.org

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

HOPES: Helping Others Prevent and Educate About Suicide

Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Suicide Prevention Resource Links

2/24: Green Tips: If you'd like more information about building a cleaner-burning fire visit the EPA.

2/20: Workers at UW-Madison's Physical Plant said their crews need help to clear all the ice and snow-covered sidewalks. UW-Madison is hiring help and will pay $11 an hour. For more information, call Physical Plant Custodial, 608-263-3081 or visit the Service Building Annex, 1225 University Ave.

2/15: MADISON POLL LOCATIONS. To check your Madison polling place, visit the city of Madison clerk's Web site.

2/15: CARBON CREDITS: ChicagoClimateExchange.com

2/14: Northern Illinois University Information

2/13: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT MADISON POLLING CENTERS. Officials say they need volunteers to help out at polling centers during Tuesday's presidential primary. Volunteers must be high school age or older and will be paid. But all volunteers must go through a training session on how to record data and operate equipment before the primary.

For more information, contact the Government Accountability Board by calling 1-608-266-8005 or e-mail gab@wi.gov or contact the city of Madison clerk here.

2/12: For more information on becoming an election official for the city of Madison for the upcoming primary, click here.

2/11: Find out more about becoming an organ donor.

2/11: Chocolate-Covered Jalapenos

2/8: UW Cycling.com

2/6: Friends Of Ferals

2/6: American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days. The relevance of the daffodils is that people can buy bunches of daffodils to support those fighting cancer and the money supports the American Cancer Society's groundbreaking cancer research, programs and services.They are also used to raise cancer awareness. However, it's not just about buying flowers - it represents a symbol of hope for a world free of cancer. For more info on Daffodil Days, go here.

2/5: CHECK FLIGHT DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS. Dane County Regional Airport

2/4: To donate books to the American Family Children's Hospital Half-Pints mobile library, bring any new or gently used book to any Half-Price Book Store in Madison, starting Monday, Feb. 11.

2/2: www.hopes-wi.org

2/1: Learn about the Beltline construction project in the DOT's 2008 Beltline Improvement Outline and Beltline Improvement Map 2008 (PDF Format).

1/30: Super Bowl Snacks on a Stick. Visit and click on "Live at Five Cooking Tips"

MATC Gourmet Dining Room
February through April 24
Every Tues. & Thurs. at Noon
Reservations: 608-246-MENU

1/30: LAP BAND. REALIZE Band device.

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

1/29: COUPONS FOR DIGITIAL TELEVISION CONVERTER BOXES. If you have any TV sets in your home that receive local channels using an antenna you may want to apply for a coupon to be used toward purchasing a Digital Television converter box. You can get up to two coupons that you can take to a local retailer and use toward the purchase of a certified converter box. The coupons will be worth $40. Some of the boxes are $40, some are more.

If you only have TV sets connected to Cable or Satellite, you don't need a converter box. Those companies will convert the local channels for you. If all your TV sets have DTV tuners (often called ATSC tuners), you don't need a converter box.

Go to this Web site and choose menu No. 3 to apply for a coupon or two if you need them.

There are no boxes available yet but there are a limited number of coupons that will be provided so if you need them you should apply now. Your coupon won't arrive in the mail until there are boxes available and will expire 90 days after you get them.

1/29: WI FORECLOSURE RESCOURCE

1/28: Proposed MMSD boundary changes.

1/22: HELP WITH HEATING COSTS. The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) administers the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Public Benefits Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP and its related services help over 100,000 Wisconsin households annually.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). For more information on WHEAP, call 1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947).

ENERGY SERVICES, INC. -- The Dane County Department of Human Services passes-through State/federal funding for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) to Energy Services, Inc. Low-income households eligible for WHEAP receive a one-time energy assistance grant. Special needs cases also receive furnace, emergency and crisis energy assistance grants/services. The agency is located at 1225 S. Park St. in Madison. Those in need can call 608-267-8601 for assistance.

More Information at: Wisconsin Division of Energy Services.

1/18: For more information about Flake Out Festival, visit their Web site.

1/18: For more information about the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, visit cancer residency Web site.

1/15: CCR Training. The Madison Fire Department will begin offering classes in non-certified Cardiocerebral Resusitation to all Madison-area businesses. For more information or to sign up for a class contact the Madison Fire Department's Community Education division at 266-4709.

1/10: KENOSHA TORNADO CLEANUP. According to sources at the Wheatland Town Hall, which is coordinating assistance with the help of the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and many volunteers, those victims affected by the Tornadoes in the west end of the County, do not need any more donated items. People wishing to donate are encouraged to make cash donations to one of the following Agencies to aid victims of the Tornadoes:

Bank of Kenosha: Call 262-842-1073. Funds will be used to help out any victims who are affected by the Tornadoes

M&I Bank: Call 262-843-2366. This is a fund for Wheatland residents only

Tri-County Realtor Relief Fund: Donations may be made at any M&I Bank. Funds will be used to help out any victims who are affected by the Tornadoes

American Red Cross: Kenosha County Tornado Relief Fund. Funds earmarked specifically for the Kenosha County Tornado may only be used to assist Kenosha County Tornado victims.

With regard to donations of goods, the Salvation Army is still in need of: storage bins (18 gallon), tarps, work gloves and other storage containers for use by Tornado victims. People may contact the Salvation Army at: 262-564-0286.

People wishing to volunteer may contact Kenosha County's Volunteer Hotline at 262-605-7924, names and phone numbers will be passed-on to the volunteer coordinators. People may also sign-up to volunteer directly at the Wheatland Town Hall, 34315 Geneva Road, New Munster.

1/10: VHS Emergency Rule Information (PDF)

1/9: RADON. Map of Radon levels throughout the state of Wisconsin, searchable by zip code.

Radon Information For Wisconsin Residents

1/8: BICYCLE RECALL FOR MADISON COMPANY. More information at this Web site.

1/7: Report Pot Holes: City Of Madison's Pothole Concerns E-mail Form

1/5: Furnace Claims

12/27: GOODWILL DONATIONS. Before donating, check the list of items that centers can take as donations on the Goodwill South Central Wisconsin Web site.

12/26: DANE BUY LOCAL. This Web site features hundreds of locally owned stores, and information on how you can get gift cards that are redeemable at these shops, restaurants and businesses.

12/26: U.S. BANK EVE on Dec. 31. For more information, visit this Web site.

12/21: SNOWMOBILE TRAILS. For updated trail conditions, call the Dane County Trail Information Line at 608-242-4576 or visit this Web site.

12/21: AIRPORT DELAYS. Dane County Regional Airport Weather And Flight Information

12/18: News 3's Teri Barr is "On Your Side" with a report on the best cell phones. Our partner, Consumer Reports, is sharing free buying advice here.

12/14: Salvation Army

12/14: Opera For The Young

12/10: Video games:

"Halo 3"
"Smarty Pants" by EA
"Scene It" by Microsoft
"Guitar Hero III" by Activision
"Rock Band" by EA
"Brain Age 2" by Nintendo
"Flash Focus" by Nintendo
"Bee Movie" by Activision
"Zack And Wiki" by Capcom
"Super Mario Galaxy" by Nintendo

12/6: Wisconsin Dairy

12/5: Cheesehead Night Before Christmas Book

12/4: UW Students who need a specific path cleared on campus can call the Physical Plant CARS at 263-3333. Individuals who need a sidewalk cleared for travel in Madison must fill out a form on the city's Web site.

12/4: Those who want to help seniors shovel their walks in the city of Madison can call the Senior Home Chore Program:

East: 223-3100
North: 243-5252
South: 251-8405
West: 238-7368

VolunteerYourTime.org

12/4: With Wings And A Halo
Non-profit group based in Waunakee, which is helping supply police officers in Dane County with children's books so that they can be distributed to children involved in domestic violence situations.

12/3: City Of Madison's Snow Plowing Information

12/3: Orange Tree Imports

12/2: "Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri" will air on Wisconsin Public Television:

Fri. Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 23 at 8 a.m.

Mon. Dec. 24 at 12:30 p.m.

Tues. Dec. 25 at 12:00 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 28 at 1 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 31 at 9 a.m.

12/2: Help Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster win a $1.5 million MRI machine. View video and vote at www.winanmri.com.

11/30: Free and anonymous testing at AIDS Network-Madison, 600 Williamson Street, 608-252-6540.

11/29: Nursing Home List

11/28: Ida DeVries is a 2-year old girl from Beaver Dam who is suffering from stage IV liver cancer. You can read Ida's story and leave her and her family a message at her Web site.

11/27: You can volunteer to help Toys for Tots with both its collection and distribution. For more information, visit ToysForTots.org.

11/26: Anyone who has not received their child support debit card yet should contact the state Bureau of Child Support at 608-266-9909.

11/26: Oompa Toys

11/26: CPSC gives tips for safe toys shopping.

11/26: Wisconsin's No Call Web Site

11/26: Deer Donation Sites

11/26: Four City Economic Development Listening Sessions

11/24: Black Friday Online Deals:

Black Friday Deals
Black Friday Deals
Black Friday Deals
www.cybermonday.org
Andrea Mosaic

11/22: Watch Rob, Charlotte and Jeff's Dancing Elf Video

11/20: Thanksgiving Dinners Served At These Churches:

First Congregational United Church
1609 University Ave., Madison

Good Shepherd Lutheran
5701 Raymond Rd., Madison

Memorial Baptist Church
201 S. Main, Verona

11/20: Families who didn't register in time to receive a free Thanksgiving meal can contact the United Way on Wednesday morning starting at 9 a.m. to have their name placed on a waiting list. Just call 2-1-1. Remaining Thanksgiving baskets will be given out from the list on Wednesday afternoon.

11/20: FuelGaugeReport.com

11/20: Restoring Hope Transplant House

Proposed Remodeling Plans

Fundraising Goals

Donations can be sent directly to:

Restoring Hope Transplant House
c/o Capitol Bank
710 N. High Point Rd
Madison, WI 53717

OR:

Restoring Hope Transplant House
7457 Terrace Avenue
Middleton, WI 53562

11/16: The Gourmet Dining Room of Madison Area Technical College

11/16: KnowHow2Go.org College Information

11/15: Collin's art will soon be on billboard and buses around the area. If you like to see the artwork, learn more about the awards or HIV/AIDS, visit hivictorious.org.

11/15: CNN Heroes: All-Star Tribute

11/13: The Stork's Nest grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Location is 999 S. Park Street. For more information on the program or to make donations contact Almeda Williams 829-2555, or Theola Carter, 243-1701, or Email, zpb-niz@sbcglobal.net. The Stork's Nest programming begins Dec. 15.

11/11: If you are interested in being a part of the quilt for veterans project with the Quilting by the River Friends in Stoughton, contact Barb Endres at 244-4942.

11/6: Repeat Drunken Drivers Story from "News 3 at 10: The Update." Senate Bill 116 aims to increases penalties for repeat drunken drivers. For more information about the bill visit this Web site.

11/6: On Your Side Recalls: Laugh & Learn Kitchen Toy, Humidifiers and Snowmobiles. For more information, visit this Web site.

11/5: Madison Holiday Market's trendy gift giving ideas from News 3's Teri Barr and Madison Magazine's Shayna Miller: For the soups and seasonings seen in the story e-mail: roysowatzk@aol.com. For Packers and Badger novelties contact wisportsnovelties.net. Also featured, unique baby items, hand-crafted glass from Poland, personal dog and cat paintings.

11/5: Route for Sgt. Joshua Brennan's funeral procession. Coming from St. Maria Goretti to Beltline to Hwy 51, turn left on Farwell. Turn left on Exchange, Exchange to Main, which deadends at Marsh, a quick left on Marsh, right on Red Oak, Turn left on Leanne Ln.

11/2: To learn more about the Green Built Home Makeover program, visit this Web site.

11/2: Joel Kreuziger is a brain tumor survivor from Clyman, Wis. in Juneau County. The Dodgeland High School grad and MATC student is running in the NYC marathon to raise money for the Tug McGraw foundation; he's also running to raise awareness about brain tumors.

To make a donation, visit this Web site.

10/31: Burglary Prevention Tips from the city of Madison

10/30: Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry

Officials encourage the public to notify the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry of information on the Web site believed to be inaccurate, as well as any information concerning the whereabouts of non-compliant registrants, through the new SAFE Tip line toll free at 877-234-0085 or through e-mail at docsafetips@doc.state.wi.us

10/30: Joel Kreuziger is a brain tumor survivor from Clyman, Wis. in Juneau County. The Dodgeland High School grad and MATC student is running in the NYC marathon to raise money for the Tug McGraw foundation; he's also running to raise awareness about brain tumors.

To make a donation, visit this Web site.

10/26: MpoweringMadison.com.

10/23: The Madison Home Chore Program needs volunteers to help with raking through November. Those interested in helping can call 608-243-5252.

10/23: The Baraboo Boys and Girls Club needs to raise $172,000 to reopen and another $85,000 in pledges for 2009. Donations to the club can be made at the Baraboo Amcore Bank at P.O. Box 450, Baraboo, WI 53913. Please write "Keep The Club" in the memo portions of checks.

10/19: Wisconsin native Sarah Kaufmann has gained national fame from her cheese-carving skills. To see her work, visit this Web site.

10/19: See Aerial Shot Of This Year's Janesville Corn Maze

10/19: For more information about a self-guided fall art tour through Baraboo, Spring Green, Dodgeville and Mineral Point. Participants came meet more than 50 artists -- potters, wavers, glassblowers and painters -- and watch them work. Get information at www.fallarttour.com

10/18: To submit a suggestion for Madison's new, West side elementary school or to view real-time video of construction or the architect's drawings, visit this Web site

10/17: Madison Freecycle Network and Madison Freecycle Yahoo Group

10/17: Madison Stuff Exchange

10/12: Barack Obama will visit Madison on Monday, October 13, 2007. For more information, visit Obama's Web site

10/12: Infant cold medicines that are bring recalled:

Concentrated Infants' TYLENOL Drops Plus Cold
Concentrated Infants' TYLENOL Drops Plus Cold & Cough
PEDIACARE Infant Drops Decongestant (PSE)
PEDIACARE Infant Drops Decongestant & Cough (PSE)
PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Decongestant (PE)
PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Long-Acting Cough
PEDIACARE Infant Dropper Decongestant & Cough (PE) products
Dimetapp Decongestant Plus Cough Infant Drops
Dimetapp Decongestant Infant Drops
Little Colds Decongestant Plus Cough
Little Colds Multi-Symptom Cold Formula
Robitussin Infant Cough DM Drops
Triaminic Infant & Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant
Triaminic Infant & Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant Plus Cough

10/11: Wisconsin Book Festival

10/11: Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton organized a free, completely confidential online mental health screening as part of National Depression Screening Day, available at www.ltgov.wisconsin.gov.

10/10: Common Threads School for Students With Autism

Open House:

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007
1 to 4 p.m.
3578 Siggelkow Road, McFarland

For more information: 608-838-8999 or info@commonthreadsmadison.org

10/7: Med Drop allows patients to safely dispose of unused or expired medications.

10/5: Some Madison residents are traveling to New York to compete. Vote On Wild Out Wednesdays At BET.com.

10/5: Capital Science & Engineering Fair

10/4: Read Madison Fire Department News Release

9/25: Web site for Helping Others Prevent And Educate About Suicide.

9/25: American Family auto insurance who have teenage drivers in their household can register for the program at this Web site.

9/25: Those suffering from peripheral artery disease and are interested in learning more about possibly getting involved in a clinical trial can call Soni Vander Ark at 608-265-0612.

9/25: Police Search Area Near UW Hospital For Suicidal Man. Officials said that students and others can check for more information on the situation at Wisc.edu or at News.Wisc.Edu.

9/25: Sen. Barack Obama will host a fundraiser event in Madison on Oct. 15 at the Orpheum Theater. Tickets are $30 for the general public and $15 for students with a valid student ID. To order tickets, visit http://my.barackobama.com/madisonC2C.

9/21: Indoimeters Drink Wheel

9/19: Environmental Health Report Card 2006 (Page 1 and 2)

Environmental Health Report Card 2006 (Page 3)

9/19: People can find more information about the Farm Technology Days at GreenFarmTech.com.

9/17: Focus on Energy has more information on Incentives for implementing solar and wind powered renewable energy systems in Wisconsin, and certified installers.

9/17: Midwest Renewable Energy Association>. If you are interested in learning more about the wind and solar powered homes and businesses in Madison, check out the Wisconsin Tour of Solar Buildings at various statewide locations and in Madison on Oct. 5 and 6.

9/17: Information on Madison Environmental Group's efforts to turn old doors into new furniture through its Fullcircle Furniture Web site.

9/15: American Heart Association and UW Health Heart and Vascular Care's "Go Red for Women" campaign to educate women about heart disease.

9/14: FEMA mitigation experts will be at area stores to provide information on steps that individuals can take to protect homes from future storm and flood damage. FEMA representatives will be at these stores from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the following locations and days:

Madison -- Menards East, 2102 E. Spring Dr., Sept. 14-16

Madison -- Menards West, 430 Commerce Dr., Sept. 17-19

Janesville -- Home Depot, 3200 Deerfield Dr., Dept. 21-23

9/14: Madison's World Music Festival

9/14: Wine Tasting Information:

www.annshope.org

American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
National Cancer Institute
1-800-4-CANCER
www.nci.nih.gov

Melanoma Research Foundation
www.melanoma.org

9/12: SOW THE SEEDS FUND. To donate to the farmer's fund or apply for flood aid, visit www.sowtheseedsfund.org.

9/12: For more information on the gypsy moth or the suppression spraying program go to gypsymoth.wi.gov or call 800-642-MOTH.

9/11: Polycystic Kidney Disease. For more on Madison's walk for PKD click here.

9/9: U.S. Rainfall trends

9/8: On Sunday, more than 2,000 athletes will compete in the sixth-annual Ford Ironman competition, which unfolds in Madison and the surrounding communities. There are several road closings in downtown Madison for the race. For more information on routes and street closings, visit this Web site.

On Sept. 9, from approximately 11 a.m. to midnight, the following Madison roads will be closed to traffic:

Monroe Street -- between Regent Street and Randall Street Also expect delays in the Spring Street areas.

Lake Street -- between Langdon and State Street.

Park Street -- between University Avenue and Observatory Drive.

Langdon Street -- between Henry Street and Park Street. Traffic going to the Union, Lowell Center, and Helen White will be allowed access.

Old University Avenue -- from Campus Drive to Walnut Street. Use Campus Drive.

Breese Terrace. Traffic will be limited between Regent Street and University Avenue.

Gilman Street -- between Wisconsin Avenue and State Street.

Dayton Street -- between Wisconsin Avenue and State Street. Access allowed to Concourse Hotel and city ramp.

Doty Street -- between S. Carroll Street and S. Pinckney Street.

Wilson Street between S. Pinckney Street and S. Carroll Street will be closed from Saturday, Sept. 8 from 2 p.m. until Sunday, Sept. 9 at midnight. Access allowed to the Hilton Hotel.

9/7: FEMA officials said that individuals who suffered flood damages in any of the 14 counties designated for individual assistance should register with FEMA online at www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

FEMA officials said they will open several Disaster Recovery Centers to serve counties added to the Aug. 26 disaster declaration.

The mobile and fixed centers will assist those who suffered loss from the severe storms and flooding that occurred from Aug. 18 through Aug. 31, FEMA officials said. Residents can file claims at the DRCs and get other information and assistance.

All DRCs open at noon until 7 p.m. on their first day and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice. Mobile DRCs (MDRC) listed below will be open the same hours, but only for two or three days:

Dane County DRC
Robertson Road Facility
4318 Robertson Rd.
Madison, WI 53714
Opening Noon, Tuesday, Sept. 11

Kenosha County DRC
Kenosha County Center
19600 75th St
Intersection of US 45 & US 50
Bristol, WI 53104
Opening Noon, Tuesday, Sept 11.

Racine County DRC
Western Racine County Service Center
209 N. Main St.
Burlington, WI 53177
Opening Noon, Tuesday, Sept 11.

MOBILE:

Columbia County MDRC
Pavilion In Columbus Fireman’s Park
Highway 73
1049 Park Ave
Columbus, WI 53925
Opening Noon, Monday, Sept. 10.
Close 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Green County MDRC
Pleasant View Complex
Highway 81
Pleasant View Drive
Monroe, WI 53566
Opening Noon, Monday, Sept. 10.
Close 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 12.

MDRCs are planned for Iowa, Jefferson, Rock and Grant Counties.

9/7: Madison Area Music Awards

9/6: On Sunday, more than 2,000 athletes will compete in the sixth-annual Ford Ironman competition, which unfolds in Madison and the surrounding communities.

There are several road closings in downtown Madison for the race. For more information on routes and street closings, visit this Web site.

9/6: Emergency officials said that residents who suffered flood damages in any of the 14 counties designated for individual assistance should register with FEMA online at www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

9/6: City of Madison Automated Refuse Collection Program Information

9/5: Yost's Bridal Shop. You can file complaints against specific businesses online at the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau and at the Dept. of Ag, Trade & Consumer Protection.

9/5: Information on mosquito bites from the Mayo Clinic. Get information on insect repellent and normal reactions to mosquito bites.

9/4: City of Madison Jobs -- Crossing Guard

8/31: Capital K-9's Labor Day Dog Paddle." The event will be held for the first time at the Goodman Pool -- for you and your dogs. Contests and more, with money raised supporting the Capital K-9's. For more information, visit this Web site

8/30: For more information, visit MadCitySkiTeam.com.

8/29: FEMA disaster recovery centers are now open in Crawford, La Crosse and Richland Counties.

CRAWFORD COUNTY
North Crawford High School
Soldiers Grove, WI

LA CROSSE
Town of Shelby Town Hall
La Crosse, WI

RICHLAND COUNTY
Richland County Production Services Bldg.
Richland Center, WI

The disaster recovery centers are open from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday and then from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily thereafter. Representatives of state and federal agencies, as well as customer service representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available at the centers to answer questions and provide recovery information.

8/29: UW Swap Store is currently located at 2102 Wright Street. It is only open to the public on Fridays and the second Saturday of each month. The business is moving to a new location in Verona in October. For more information, visit the store's Web site.

8/28: Monitor Dane County's lake levels by visiting the Land and Water Resources home page and then clicking on "Lake Levels" on the right side.

8/23: For city of Madison residents needing sand and sandbags, authorities said they will be available at:

Hoboken Lift Station at 1800 Waunona Way
Spring Harbor Park at 5218 Lake Mendota Drive.
Warner Park Beach at 1201 Woodward Drive
Tenney Park Beach at 1330 Sherman Ave.

People can contact the city of Madison Engineering Division at 608-266-4430 during regular business hours or 608-266-4665 after hours.

For Town of Dunn residents who need sand or sandbags, they are available at:

Goodland County Park
Christy's Landing
Willow and Tower Road
Fish Camp County Park

As more sand and sandbag distributions open, call the Dane County United Way at 246-HELP (4357).

8/21: The Lyon's Club is taking donations to help flood victims in Gays Mills. Those you want to help can send donations to:

PO Box 38
Gays Mills, WI 54631

All donations will go directly to flood victims.

8/21: Beloit College's Mindset List for the Class of 2001

8/21: Shelley Peterman Schwarz's tips:

Really Good Stuff
800-366-1920
www.reallygoodstuff.com
Classroom Carry-All™
Magnetic dry erase board

Mountain Marketing Corp.
877-299-2982
www.telestik.com
TeleStik™ reachers

Abilitations
800-850-8602
www.abilitations.com
Writing Guide Set

8/16: To donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief for Peru Earthquake, visit this Web site.

8/14: A complete list of all Mattel toys recalled for lead paint and magnets is available on the company's Web site.

8/10: Films in the Field. The free festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 with family fun events. "Shrek: The Third" will be screened at 8 p.m.

For more information about Films in the Field, visit Waisman.Wisc.Edu.

8/9: RemodelingMadison.org

8/7: Learn more about National Night Out or start your own event

8/5: State-by-State deficient or obsolete bridge list.

8/3: Wisconsin Donor.org

8/2: Salvation Army of Northern Division

8/1: Information on Wisconsin's Sex Offender Laws

8/1: ATC open houses to review the final power line route alternatives:

Tuesday, August 21, 4 -- 8 p.m.
LakeView Church
2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton

Wednesday, August 22, 4 -- 8 p.m.
Quality Inn & Suites
2969 Cahill Main, Fitchburg

Thursday, August 23, 4 – 8 p.m.
The Heights Event Center
411 Prairie Heights Dr., Verona

8/1: Wisconsin State Fair 2007

7/27: Madison leaders said that the Goodman Pool Scholarship fund has dried up. It provides about $58,000 worth of pool passes and swimming lessons each summer to children in need.

There are 25 families now on a waiting list for the fund, but they won't see any benefits until more donations are made. Those interested in donating to the Goodman Pool Scholarship Fund can visit FoundationMadisonSchools.com.

7/26: Time for Kids Community Baby Shower. WISC-TV, My Madison TV, Channel3000.com and Madison Magazine, in partner with Slumberland and several community organizations, sponsor this two-day event to donate essential baby items such as diapers, formula, gently used clothes, and monetary donations.

If you would like to get make a donation to the Community Baby Shower, go to Slumberland West or Slumberland East this weekend to drop off your items. For more information, click on this link.

7/26: "News 3 at 9" and Teri Barr's "My Madison" report on the All-City Swim Meet. Check the schedule, location and learn who is competing and why the event is special at the All City Swim Web Site

7/26: The Miracle For Mocha fundraiser will take place on Sunday, July 29 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the East Side Club in Madison.

For more information, visit AMireacleForMocha.com.

Mail-in donations can be sent to:

A Miracle For Mocha
The UPS Store
4230 East Towne Blvd., Box 127
Madison, WI 53704

7/26: From "Live At Five" -- It's a mind twister that you have to read to believe, and it started with an e-mail. Read to e-mail's text below to see if you can understand the message:

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7/25: The Spinal Cord Injury Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Memorial Union Terrace on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

For more information about the group, e-mail Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin 2007, Monica Kamal-Rossa at Xena-Rolls@charter.net

7/24: For more info on the sport of log rolling, people can visit the U.S. Log Rolling Association Web site and e-mail Shana at shanaUW@spamarrest.com for information about classes in Madison.

7/18: To learn more about Team Survivor Madison, visit TeamSurvivorMadison.com. Meetings are held monthly and all of the programs offered are free of charge.

7/16: To find the article mentioned by Dr. Zorba, visit here.

7/13: Art Fair On The Square Information

7/12: Thunder Run 2007. More than 500 Motorcyclists to ride for awareness and research funding of diabetes. Get the complete weekend schedule at at this Web site.

7/12: Those interested in contributing reward money to the Kelly Nolan reward fund can do so through the Carole Sund/Carrington Memorial Reward Foundation. Donors must complete this waiver form (PDF).

7/12: National Organization Of Parents Of Murdered Children

7/10: Madison police said that Monday's developments have generated new tips about the Kelly Nolan investigation through the Crime Stoppers hotline. The family announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. Anyone with information is urged to call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 608-266-6014.

7/5: The "Beat the Heat -- Read" program keeps several Madison school libraries open so that reading achievement doesn't stop during the summer. The school libraries are open at different times throughout the week. These six are open June 25 through August 3:

Emerson at 2421 E. Johnson St., Tues. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed. and Thurs. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Falk at 6321 Woodington Way, Mon. and Wed. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tues. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Franklin at 305 W. Lakeside St., Tues. and Thurs. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Glendale at 1201 Tompkins Drive, Tues. and Wed. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Muir at 6602 Inner Dr., Tues. and Thurs. 2 to 5 p.m. Wed. 1 to 5 p.m.

Shorewood at 1105 Shorewood Blvd., Tues., Wed. and Thurs. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., except July 9 through 13 when it will be closed.

Open July 16 through Aug. 3: Lindbergh at 4500 Kennedy Road, Mon., Tues., Wed. and Thurs. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

In addition to the sites listed above, the libraries at the seven MMSD Summer School sites (Black Hawk/Gompers, Cherokee, Hawthorne, Huegel, Leopold and Thoreau) are also open to the public during summer school dates (June 25 through Aug. 3) and times (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.).

7/5: Lou Gehrig retired from baseball 68 years ago. It was one of the most emotional retirements in sports history. But the spotlight on the neurodegenerative disease that kept him from competing has since faded. To learn more about ALS, visit ALSA.org.

6/29: Information on Madison School District's Environmental Education

6/25: Cineplexity Web site

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office would like to give drivers these suggestions to keep traffic congestion to a minimum:

Traffic on U.S. Highway 14 coming from the north/northwest should access the Sunrise Road/main entrance via State Highway 138.

Traffic coming from the South via U.S. Highway 14 should go east on County Highway A off U.S. Highway 14 to Flint Road, where there is another entrance.

There are several fields used for overflow parking, which are located near the intersection of Flint Road and Oakhill Road.

Traffic on State Highway 138 coming from the east should enter from the south on Flint Road to avoid the intersection at State Highway 138 and Sunrise.

When exiting, try and use the same route as arrival.

Above all, whether you are attending the event, or just passing by, please allow extra time and remain patient and courteous.

6/24: Some sunscreens don't stack up. Read complete story and find how your sunscreen rates.

6/21: For places to send Portage donations, use the addresses below. Organizers encourage people to label all envelopes with "C/O Portage Cares" under the address.

Portage National Bank
2380 New Pinery Rd.
Portage, WI 53901

AMCORE Bank
611 E. Wisconsin St.
Portage, WI 53901

AMCORE Bank
2851 New Pinery Rd.
Portage, WI 53901

Associated Bank
222 E. Wisconsin St.
Portage WI 53901

Community Bank of Portage
2930 New Pinery Rd.
Portage, WI 53901

6/19: First-Time Homebuyers Information

6/19: Canine Hardware, Inc

PO Box 88339
Seattle, WA 98138
1-800-660-9033
www.caninehardware.com

6/18: Windliftpower.com

6/17: The Bear Paw Adventure Resort in Langlade County is in need of cleanup help from a devastating tornado.

6/14:

VIDEO: Watch Replay Of Cardiac Catheterization Webcast

6/13: Contact Simply Organized or call 608-575-7467.

To find an organizer in your area, visit NAPO Wisconsin

6/12: New digital cameras are hitting store shelves -- but are claims of cameras being waterproof and crushproof too good to be true? We're "On Your Side" to test more than 50 with the newest features. Get full results from our partner, ConsumerReports.org.

6/12: The 2008 Bombardier Can Am Spyder Roadster is a funky, new, gas-saving ride. The machine was highlighted on "News 3 at 9" and "Live at 5." For more information, click here and here

6/12: St. Mary's Hospital: Online Heart Assessment

6/11: Minimaze for atrial fibrillation.

6/11: American Heart Association.

6/10: Haddie's Eco-Cents link on line drying clothes, rather than using a dryer.

6/9: Lake Cleanup Events

6/8: Water Crisis In Africa

Tax-deductible donations can be sent to:

Room 200 c/o Wingra School 3200 Monroe Street Madison, WI 53711

Please make checks payable to "PlayPump International"

For more information: PlayPumps.org

6/8: GOING GREEN SERIES -- SOLAR/HYDROGEN HOME LINKS: Hopewellproject.org and RenewableEnergyInternational.com.

6/7: Gilda's Club Online Auction. Sept. 1 - Oct. 5. CharityBuzz.com. 2 Wheel Films, Inc. & Ho-Chunk Partnership.

6/7: Monthly Cancer Support Groups -- Meetings are free and open to the public. UW Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center at UW Hospital & Clinics, 600 Highland Avenue, Room K6/552

General Caregiver Support. Meets 2nd Monday from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Spouse/Partner Support. Meets 3rd Thursday.

For more information, contact Lori DuBenske, PhD., the group facilitator at (608) 265-4088. Or e-mail: LDuBenske@chsra.wisc.edu

6/6: Those interested in getting more information about Grace's "Little Purses of Hope" can send her an e-mail at grschwegel@gmail.com

6/5: Check out first-of-its-kind survey results of computer tech support success as reported in our "On Your Side" story on "News 3 at 9." Click here for a complete list of tech support qualifications, costs and even warranty effectiveness.

6/6: Contact Simply Organized or call 608-575-7467.

To find an organizer in your area, visit NAPO Wisconsin

6/3: To donate used baseball equipment for US troops in Iraq contact Matt Varney, MSBL of Southern Wisconsin, (608) 271-7065, or E-mail at lazr4@hotmail.com.

6/1: Hours and rates for Goodman Pool 2007 season

5/31: Madison researchers are still looking for women to be part of the UW Health Osteoporosis Study. Post-menopausal women with borderline bone density are eligible. Those interested can contact the UW Health Osteoporosis Clinical Research Center at 608-265-6410 and ask about the 2MD study.

5/30: The last Dozer Days will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is held at the Wingra Company off County Road PD. Tickets cost $5 a person.

5/28: Rohna Memorial Fund of Wisconsin

c/o Tammy Olson Andries or Julie Olson Simani

1222 Bongard Drive

Waunakee, WI 53597

5/26: DNR Firewood Safety Information

5/22: Check out WISC-TV and Channel 3000's exclusive "Consumer Reports/On Your Side" video for some of the biggest barbecue mistakes

5/21: Race For The Cure on Sat. June 2, Alliant Energy Center, Willow Island.

5/20: Team Survivor general meeting on May 30 at MG&E Innovation Center, 510 Charmany Drive, Room 50 lower level.

5/18: Tour De Cure

5/16: Links for "Live at 5" Wedding Show:

Gregory's Photography

Olbrich Gardens

Camerata String Quartet

5/16: The 2007 Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas lists farms and food-related businesses that sell their goods directly to customers in southern Wisconsin. It's available for free at the Madison Farmer's Market and several local businesses, as well as on the Web here.

People interested in learning more about Wisconsin Home Grown Lunch, a partnership between UW-Madison's Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems and REAP Food Group, can visit this Web site or CIAS.Wisc.Edu. The program aims to get locally grown, organic foods on the snack and lunch menus at area schools.

Additional information about organic farming can be found on the USDA's Web site.

5/15: Learn more about Madison-area Community Gardens

American Community Gardening Association

5/14: Bike To Work Week Info

5/9: For information about catering for weddings, contact Wisconsin Union

5/4: Those interesting in adopting the dogs can get an adoption application at the Sauk County Humane Society Web Site.

5/3: To learn more about Tyler's Place, the new sibling care center at the American Family Children's Hospital, visit this Web site.

For more information about the June 11 golf outing benefitting Tyler's Place, click here

Subersibs! Is a national program that recognizes the importance of caring for and bonding with siblings of critically ill children.

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:

UW Health Article About Hip Resurfacing

Second UW Health Article About Hip Resurfacing

Meriter Health Services Article About Hip Resurfacing

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 Cap