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The UW Madison chapter of Habitat for Humanity invites you to Souper Bowl XI at Madison West High School this Saturday (Feb. 3rd) from 3-8 p.m. For 15-dollars, you get a handcrafted ceramic bowl, plus a meal including delicious soup. The event includes a silent auction and raffle as well. Call 262-391-4676.  (More info at www.uwhabitat.org.)

 

The Valentines in Paradise Dance is a fundraiser for Olbrich Gardens, and is set for Saturday February 10th at the Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich. Tickets are $17 and are available in advance at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens’ Greeters Desk. (www.ci.madison.wi.us/olbrich)

 

Get tickets now for the South Central Wisconsin Alzheimer's Association's annual Mardi Gras Ball, coming up February 17th at Madison’s Concourse Hotel, with events including dinner, dancing, silent auction & casino games.  Costumes are encouraged. Call  232-3400 for more information.

 

The Wil-mar Neighborhood Center is accepting non-perishable food donations for its February Food Drive. Drop off items at east side locations including Lakeside Press, Hempen Goods, Mother Fool's, Nature's Bakery, Bongo Video (944 Williamson St.), Bab's Kitchen & Willy Street Co-op. Call 698-2859 for information.

 

Did you make a resolution to quit smoking in 2007?  Get free help from the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit-line and talk to a real person. The hotline is staffed by experts who have helped thousands of people stop smoking. Call 1-877-270-STOP.

 

Ever wonder what to do with that old cooking oil after you’ve deep-fried that chicken? Recycle it! City of Madison residents can drop off vegetable oil for re-use by PrairieFire BioFuels Cooperative. Drop off locations are at 1501 W. Badger Rd. and 4602 Sycamore Ave. Call 267-2626 for information.

 

The Madison Area Literacy Council is looking for volunteer tutors to help area adults learn to read and write. (Call 244-3911 or go to www.madisonarealiteracy.org)

 

Independent Living has an immediate need for Evening Meals on Wheels volunteers in an area of town convenient to your work, school or home. You can volunteer once a week, or every other week to deliver hot meals to older and disabled adults. Call 274-7900 for more details.

 

The Madison Coalition of Older Adults is looking for volunteers to help in a variety of ways—from shoveling snow to helping with household chores, or just chatting. Call Nicole Murphy at 243-5252 for more information. (or e-mail nmurphy@nescoinc.org)

 

The American Red Cross invites registration for a variety of classes, including CPR, first aid, and safety. Call 227-1253.

 

Dane County residents can get free legal advice on issues involving housing, employment or public benefits. Call the Neighborhood Law Project at 260-8221.

 

Country Animal Haven in Stoughton is looking for volunteers to assist with the care of cats and dogs. Call 238-9524. (www.countryanimalhaven.org)