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EVENT LISTING

1
Monday
State Government
  • Senate Democrats' Open Budget Caucus
    3 p.m
    411 South
    State Capitol

Other Events

  • Fundraiser for Jennifer Granholm, Democratic Candidate for Governor of Michigan
    5:30 - 7 p.m.
    The University Club
    924 E. Wells Street
    Milwaukee
    Contribution $100. Hosted by Jim Doyle and Wisconsin Women for Doyle.

2
Tuesday
State Government
  • Spring General Election
  • Governor's Schedule
    Bill Signing Ceremony
    9 a.m.
    Oshkosh Senior Center
    200 N. Campbell Rd
    Bills: SB 38, SB 302, AB 249, AB 368, AB 589, AB 725
    Fond du Lac Brownfields grant presentation
    10:30 a.m.
    City/County Building
    Rm. D&E
    160 Macy St.
    Fond du Lac
  • Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, Affirmative Action Advisory Committee
    10 a.m.
    Room 6
    121 E. Wilson St.
    Madison
  • Senate Democrats' Open Budget Caucus
    1 p.m.
    411 South
    State Capitol

Other Events

  • Tom Barrett Luncheon
    11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    At the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce Inshalla Country Club
    N11060 Clearlake Road
    Tomahawk
    For more information or to RSVP please contact: Erica Feldkamp at 608-836-3237 or Jessica Cavazos at 414-476-2002.
  • Tom Barrett Fundraiser
    5 - 7 p.m.
    The Claridge Best Western
    Cavalier Lounge
    70 N. Stevens St.
    Rhinelander
    For more information or to RSVP please contact: Erica Feldkamp at 608-836-3237 or Jessica Cavazos at 414-476-2002.
  • Rural Water Association Statewide Conference
    Holiday Inn Convention Center
    Stevens Point
    Continues through April 5
    More information

3
Wednesday
State Government
  • Governor's Schedule
    Bill Signing Ceremony
    9:45 a.m.
    Wern Valley Sportsman Club
    Waukesha
    Bills: SB 307, SB 118, AB 358, AB 31
    Groundbreaking Ceremony
    11:15 a.m.
    Rock County Airport
    Janesville
    Community Based Economic Development grants
    1 p.m.
    Beloit Inn
    500 Pleasant St.
    Beloit
  • Child Fatality Review Team
    9 a.m. - Noon
    Concourse Hotel
    1 W. Dayton St.
    Madison
  • Senate Democrats' Open Budget Caucus
    10 a.m.
    411 South
    State Capitol
  • State Elections Board Meeting
    1:30 p.m.
    Common Council Chambers
    Brookfield City Hall
    2000 N. Calhoun Rd.
    Brookfield

Other Events

  • Breakfast with Tom Barrett
    8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
    The Cardo's Cafe
    410 Silver St.
    Hurley
    For more information or to RSVP please contact: Erica Feldkamp at 608-836-3237 or Jessica Cavazos at 414-476-2002.
  • Luncheon with Tom Barrett
    11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    The Golden Glow Cafe
    519 West Main Street
    Ashland
    For more information or to RSVP please contact: Erica Feldkamp at 608-836-3237 or Jessica Cavazos at 414-476-2002.
  • Tom Barrett Fundraiser
    5 - 7 p.m.
    Good Sports Bar & Grill
    2827 Oakes Avenue
    (Behind K-Mart)
    Superior
    For more information or to RSVP please contact: Erica Feldkamp at 608-836-3237 or Jessica Cavazos at 414-476-2002.
  • We the People/Wisconsin 10th Anniversary
    4:30 - 8 p.m.
    Madison Club
    Roosevelt Room
    5 E. Wilson St.
    Madison
    Join Partners, Sponsors and Friends
    as we commemorate the nation?s oldest civic journalism project
    For more information contact Deborah Still at (608) 833-8545
  • AFL-CIO Town Meeting with Former Enron Workers
    5:30 p.m.
    Serb Hall
    51st and Oklahoma
    Milwaukee.
    Two workers will discuss their experiences with Enron. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney will also speak.
  • Rural Water Association Statewide Conference
    Holiday Inn Convention Center
    Stevens Point
    Continues through April 5
    More information

4
Thursday
State Government
  • Governor's Schedule
    Remarks - National Unveiling of 2002 Greetings from Wisconsin Postage Stamp
    11 a.m.
    State Capitol Rotunda
  • Senate Committee on Environmental Resources, Assembly Committee on Agriculture
    10 a.m.
    Rm. 411 S
    State Capitol
    SCR 01-090- AN ORDER to amend ATCP 3.02 (1) (h); to repeal and recreate chapter ATCP 50; and to create ATCP 40.11, relating to soil and water resource management.
    Only invited speakers will be heard. No public testimony or comments will be taken at this time, as a Public Hearing will be held at a later date.
    Following the hearing on the rule, there will be a presentation by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services on the Chronic Wasting Disease recently found in Wisconsin's deer herd.

Other Events

  • Wisconsin Arts Board Panel Meeting
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Contact: Karen Genskow
    First Floor
    101 East Wilson St.
    Madison, WI 53702
  • Tom Barrett Fundraiser
    5 - 7 p.m.
    Johnny B. Dalton
    305 W. Main St.
    Balsam Lake
    For more information or to RSVP please contact: Erica Feldkamp at 608-836-3237 or Jessica Cavazos at 414-476-2002.
  • Rural Water Association Statewide Conference
    Holiday Inn Convention Center
    Stevens Point
    Continues through April 5
    More information

5
Friday
State Government
  • Committee on Senate Organization
    9:55 a.m.
    Senate Parlor
    State Capitol
    The Committee on Senate Organization will meet to schedule the Special Session Senate Calendar for Friday, April 5, 2002 and to take up any other matters which may come before the committee at that time.

Other Events

  • Rural Water Association Statewide Conference
    Holiday Inn Convention Center
    Stevens Point
    More information
  • Fundraiser for Tom Barrett
    2 - 3:30 p.m.
    Big Smitty's
    34 N. Main St.
    Rice Lake
    For more information or to RSVP please contact: Erica Feldkamp at 608-836-3237 or Jessica Cavazos at 414-476-2002.
  • Reception for Tom Barrett
    4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
    At the home of Marty Reynolds
    219 West 2nd St. N.
    Ladysmith
    For more information or to RSVP please contact: Erica Feldkamp at 608-836-3237 or Jessica Cavazos at 414-476-2002.

6
Saturday

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Sunday

8
Monday
State Government
  • Dept. of Revenue Press Conference
    1 p.m.
    State Revenue Building
    2135 Rimrock Road
    Madison
    Rick Chandler, Wisconsin Secretary of Revenue will lead
    the press conference, which will include a demonstration of how to avoid tax filing mistakes, refund checks being run off the machine, tax returns being processed. Contact: David Blaska (608)261-2271
  • Supreme Court Press Conference
    4 p.m
    Courtroom C
    Outagamie County Justice Center
    Appleton
    The press conference will kick off the Supreme Court's historic first visit to Appleton.
  • DNR Spring Fish and Wildlife Rules Hearings and Annual Conservation Congress Meetings
    7 p.m.
    For full details, please click here.

Other Events

  • WI Restaurant Association's Leadership Breakfast
    8:45 a.m.
    Midwest Express Center
    Milwaukee
    Featured speaker Governor McCallum
  • Kenosha Co. Lincoln Day
    5 p.m. (Reception)
    6 p.m. (Dinner)
    Victoria's Nautical Inn
    Kenosha
    Contact (262)697-6144
    Featured Speaker: Mark Klein
  • State Aviation Conference
    Regency Suites and KI Convention Center
    Green Bay
    Press release

9
Tuesday
State Government
  • Governor's Law Enforcement & Crime Commission
    10 a.m.
    Hilton Milwaukee City Center
    509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
    Milwaukee
    On the agenda: update on budget process; policy and legislation committee report; state and federal budget items; task force funding; overview of Oxycontin.
  • DPI Hearing
    4 p.m.
    Rm. M616
    Milwaukee Technical College
    700 W. State St.
    Milwaukee
    Administrative rules hearing to consider various emergency and proposed permanent rules to the Milwaukee Parental Choice program.

Other Events

  • State Aviation Conference
    Regency Suites and KI Convention Center
    Green Bay
    Press release
  • Reception for Jim Doyle hosted by the Superior Firefighters
    5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
    Police & Fire Museum
    402 23rd Avenue E.
    Superior
    Suggested Contribution $25.00. For more information contact Doyle for Governor: (608)442-1430

10
Wednesday
State Government
  • Assembly Committee on Natural Resources
    11 a.m.
    300 Northeast
    State Capitol
    Clearinghouse Rule 01-128 - Relating to permitting the use of natural bodies of water as fish farms.
    Clearinghouse Rule 01-054 - Relating to the regulation of swim rafts and the definition of "impoundment" and "similar conveyance."

Other Events

  • Reception for Jim Doyle hosted by the Wausau Firefighters
    5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
    Stewart Inn
    521 Grant Street
    Wausau
    Suggested Contribution $25.00. For more information contact Doyle for Governor: (608)442-1430

11
Thursday
State Government
  • Joint Committee for Review of Administraion Rules
    10:00 a.m.
    Room 300 NE
    State Capitol
    Agenda: COMM 107, VFF EMT 1, 00-154, 01-094 Co-chaired by Grotham and Robson

Other Events

  • Genetically Engineered Food Labeling: Global Policy Differences, Local Impacts
    8 a.m.
    Concourse Hotel
    1 W. Dayton St.
    Lydia Zepeda will discuss the economic, social and political forces behind how genetically engineered food is regulated.
  • Scott Walker Fundraiser
    5 - 7:30 p.m.
    Packing House Restaurant
    900 E. Layton Ave.
    Milwaukee
    Co-hosts: Bob Pleva, John Hiller, Ed Lump, Chris Wiken. Please RSVP 414-453-2002.
  • Fundraiser for Ed Thompson
    5 - 9 p.m.
    KP Classic Bar & Grill
    7260 Vernon Lane
    Big Bend
    Suggested donation: $50
    all contributions gratefully appreciated. Make checks payable to: Friends of Ed Thompson PO Box 1509 Tomah, WI 54660.
    Kathy and Paul Martin are hosting the event. For more information you can call (608) 374-2537.

12
Friday
State Government
  • Supreme Court - Lawyer Regulation System: Preliminary Review Committee
    9:30a.m.
    Comfort Inn
    Madison A and B Meeting Rooms
    4822 E. Washington Ave.
    Madison, WI
  • DFI - Credit Union
    10 a.m.
    DFI Bldg.
    345 W. Washington Ave.
    Tommy G. Thompson Conference Rm.
    The department will consider creating a rule relating to member business loans.

Other Events

  • Young Professionals Political Forum
    St. Gabriel's Church
    5363 N. 37th St.
    Milwaukee
    Sponsored by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
    Young Professional Black Caucus
    For more information contact: Eli Davis, (414) 975-9450

13
Saturday
Other Events
  • Lake Winnebago Green Party Org Meeting
    11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
    1305 Plank Rd.
    Appleton
  • Third District Republican Caucus
    10 a.m.
    Turtleback Golf Course
    Rice Lake
    Contact Dennis Shaw, 715.235.6783
  • Seventh District Republican Caucus
    Noon
    Mt. Senario College
    Ladysmith
    Contact Lowell Howard, 715.536.7597
  • Milwaukee County Exec Candidate Forum
    5 p.m.
    Washington Park Senior Center
    4420 Vliet St.
    Milwaukee

14
Sunday
Other Events
  • 8th Congressional District Convention
    10:00 a.m. (Registration)
    11 a.m. (Call to Order)
    S.C.Grand
    DePere
    Buffet dinner (Chicken & Ham).
    For more information contact: Jack Kruger
  • 9th Congressional District Convention
    12 Noon - 1:00 p.m. (Registration)
    1:00 p.m. (Convention Begins)
    Holiday Inn Express
    1680 Madison Ave
    Fort Atkinson
    Contact: Tim Griep , (920) 7230-1295
  • Tom Barrett Fundraiser
    3 - 5 p.m.
    The Milwaukee Grill
    4396 South 76th Street (Forest Home Avenue & 76th Sreet)
    Greenfield
    Suggested contribution: $25. For more information call Tillie Bichanich (414) 541-9328

15
Monday
State Government
  • State Ethics Board Teleconference Meeting
    9 a.m.
    State of Wisconsin Ethics Board
    44 East Mifflin St.
    Suite 601
    Madison

Other Events

  • Wisconsin Health and Hospital Association Press Conference
    11 a.m.
    Assembly Parlor
    State Capitol
    Hospitals unite to oppose to Senate's hospital ban
    Senate proposal would cripple Wisconsin's health care system. Contact:Wisconsin Health and Hospital Association; Eric Borgerding: 608-274-1820, Mary Kay Grasmick: 608-274-1820 (office), 608-575-7516 (cell)
  • Reps. Stone and Duff Press Conference
    11 a.m.
    Milwaukee Post Office
    345 W. St. Paul Ave.
    Milwaukee
    Wisconsin State Representatives Jeff Stone and Marc Duff will hold a Tax-Day Press Conference to contrast the Assembly Republican and Senate Democratic versions of the Budget Adjustment Bill.
  • Press Conference for Tom Barrett
    12:30 p.m
    Assembly Parlor
    State Capitol
    Rep. Mark Pocan, Erin Thornley, Former Executive Director of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Dane County Clerk Joe Paris and other local Dane County officials will hold a press conference to call on budget conferees to include emergency contraceptive provision for sexual assault victims treated in the ER and to announce endorsements of Barrett for Governor.
  • Tom Barrett Fundraiser
    5:30 - 7 p.m.
    Wisconsin Medical Society
    330 E. Lakeside St.
    Madison
    All contributions gratefully accepted. RSVP: Stephanie - (608) 836-3237
  • Reception Honoring Rep. J.A. "Doc" Hines
    5 - 7:30 p.m.
    Del-Bar
    800 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
    Lake Delton
    Special Guest: Congressman Tom Petri. All donations gratefully accepted. Payable to: J.A. Hines for Assembly
    N2050 Douglas Avenue
    Endeavor WI 53930
  • Fundraiser for Ed Thompson
    5 - 9 p.m.
    DeLisle's Statehouse
    N7065 Hwy. 12
    Elkhorn
    Suggested donation: $50
    all contributions gratefully appreciated. Make checks payable to: Friends of Ed Thompson PO Box 1509 Tomah, WI 54660. Dan Ward is hosting the event in Walworth County. For more information you can call (608) 374-2537.
  • Reception Honoring Congressman Jerry Kleczka
    5 - 7 p.m.
    Boulevard Inn
    925 E. Wells
    Milwaukee
    $250.00 contribution. Payable to: Congressman Jerry Kleczka, 3150A S. 12th Street, Milwaukee WI 53215
  • What's All the Brouhaha About Stem Cells?
    7 p.m.
    Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Institute
    Fitchburg Center
    5445 East Cheryl Pkwy.
    Informational meeting addressing the social, political, and ethical issues involved with DNA and stem cell research
    For more information call (608) 262-8214

16
Tuesday
State Government
  • Assembly Committee on Public Health
    1 p.m.
    417 N
    State Capitol
    Informational hearing on the issue of the increase in cost of blood to rural hospitals.
    The committee will hear testimony from invited speakers only.
  • Conference Committee Executive Session
    2 p.m.
    411 South
    State Capitol
    Agenda: January 2002 Special Session Assembly Bill 1, relating to state finances and appropriations, constituting the governor's recommendations for correcting the imbalance between projected revenues and authorized expenditures.

Other Events

  • Governor McCallum visits Kenosha, Milwaukee, Fond du Lac and Brookfield
    For a complete list of events, please link to press release:
    Governor's Tuesday Events
  • Holocaust Survivor Elie Wiesel Lecture
    7:30 p.m.
    Wisconsin Union Theater
    800 Langdon St.
    Madison
    Details

17
Wednesday
State Government
  • Building Commission - Administrative Affairs Subcommittee
    9 a.m.
    300 SE
    State Capitol
  • Building Commission - Higher Education Subcommittee
    10:30 a.m.
    300 SE
    State Capitol
  • Spring Meeting of Common Cause State Governing Board
    2 - 4:15 p.m.
    328 Northwest
    State Capitol
    Special guests: Sen. Mike Ellis, Peggy Lautenschlager, Aaron Halstead
  • State Building Commission
    2:30 p.m.
    Governor's Conference Room
    115 East
    State Capitol
    Agenda

Other Events

  • Brown-Bag Talk with Richard Berke, NY Times Reporter
    12-1:30 p.m.
    Madison Newspapers, Inc.
    Mr. Berke will be the Public Affairs Writer-in-Residence at the UW-Madison April 15-19.
  • Planning for Watershed-Sensitive Development
    Racine Marriott
    Forum to focus on limiting the negative impacts of storm water run-off on our lakes, rivers and streams. Targeted to local elected officials, drainage commissioners, municipal engineers, planners, developers and environmentalists, the conference hopes to educate communities about the types of storm water management practices that can reduce water pollution while effectively managing flood reduction.
    Contact and registration information is available at: http://milwaukee.uwex.edu/events/index.html
  • Women for Jim Ryan Candidate for County Executive
    7:30 - 9 a.m.
    The Women's Club of Wisconsin
    813 E. Kilbourn
    Milwaukee
    Suggested Donation: $25
    Payable to: Friends of Jim Ryan
    c/o Pat LeSage
    126 N. Jefferson
    Milwaukee
    For more information call Marci Pelzer at 562-9916
  • Reception for Jim Doyle Hosted by Janesville Firefighters
    5:30 - 7 p.m.
    Janesville Labor Temple
    1605 Center Avenue
    Janesville
    Suggested Contribution $25. For more information contact Doyle for Governor: (605)442-1430.
  • Falk For Governor Fundraising Event
    5 - 7 p.m.
    1872 North Commerce St.
    Milwaukee
    Please join Kathleen Falk, for a spring-time beer tasting reception at Milwaukee's historic Lake Front Brewery
    Sponsor levels: $1,000 (chair) $500 (host) $250 (sponsor)
    Suggested contribution: $45/person, $75/couple
    Free brewery mug with every donation!
    R.S.V.P.: Christopher @ 608.442.1819 or falkfundraising@mindspring.com
  • DNA is Here to Stay
    7 p.m.
    Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Institute
    Fitchburg Center
    5445 East Cheryl Pkwy.
    Professor Michael Sussman will address the tools and methods of biotechnology.
    For more information call (608) 262-8214

18
Thursday
State Government
  • Governor's Schedule:
    4 p.m. - Bill signing SB 415 and others.
    State Capitol
  • Governor's Council on Tourism JEM Review Committee Meeting
    9 a.m.
    WI Dept. of Tourism
    201 W. Washington Ave.
    Madison
  • Senate Committee on Environmental Resources
    9 a.m.
    Rm. 300 SE 
    State Capitol
    CLR 01-128: Relating to permitting the use of natural bodies of water as fish farms.
    CLR 01-090: Relating to soil and water resource management.

Other Events

  • Planning for Watershed-Sensitive Development
    Racine Marriott
    Please see Apr. 17 for event details.
  • Jim Doyle for Governor Reception celebrating Earth Day
    5 - 6:30 p.m.
    Fyfe's Corner Bistro
    1344 E. Washington Avenue
    Madison
    With special guest: Senator Gaylord Nelson
    Entertainment provided by: John Hanson/Janet Planet Jazz Duo
    Suggested contribution $50.00
    For more infromation contact the Doyle for Governor Campaign: (608)442-1430
  • Reception for Jim Ryan Candidate for County Executive
    5:30 - 7 p.m.
    University Club
    924 E. Wells Street
    Milwaukee
    $250 Suggested Donation
    Payable to: Friends of Jim Ryan
    c/o Pat LeSage
    126 N. Jefferson
    Milwaukee
    For more information call Marci Pelzer at 562-9916
  • Earth Day Lecture
    7:30 p.m.
    Pyle Center
    Former WI Governor, U.S. Senator, and founder of Earth Day speaks on campus
    For more information, contact Tom Sinclair (608)263-5599

19
Friday
Other Events
  • WMC Dem Gubernatorial Candidates' Forum
    7:30 - 9 a.m.
    Italian Community Center
    631 E. Chicago St.
    Milwaukee
    $25 to attend. Call Jim Pugh or Heidi Garvin at 608/258-3400 for more information.
  • Fifth District Republican Caucus
    5:30 p.m.
    Alioto's
    Mayfair Road
    Wauwatosa
    Contact Trent Jay, (414)774-6860

20
Saturday
Other Events
  • Second District Republican Caucus
    9 a.m.
    Sheraton Hotel
    John Nolen Dr.
    Madison
    Contact Kim Babler, (608)244-0025
  • Eighth District Republican Caucus
    1 p.m.
    The Gathering
    Shawano
    Contact Bill Ross, (715)524-4681

21
Sunday
Other Events
  • Fundraising Brunch with Kathleen Falk
    12 - 2 p.m.
    502 Walnut Grove Drive
    Madison
    Hosted by Kim Henderson & Rita Radloff-Black
    Suggested donation: $50
    R.S.V.P. to Or to Rita at (608) 833-1366 or rkrrbr502@aol.com or marquin1@msn.com
  • Benefit concert with Lou & Peter Berryman
    for Kathleen Falk for Governor
    3 - 7 p.m. with music from 4 - 6 p.m.
    The Crystal Corner Bar
    1302 Williamson Street
    Madison
    Suggested donation: $10
    For more information please email: falkfundraising@mindspring.com

22
Monday
State Government
  • DPI ESEA Testing Advisory Committee Meeting
    8:30 a.m.
    Inn on the Park
    22 S. Carroll
    Madison
  • Governor's Task Force on Small Business Regulatory Reform Meeting
    10 a.m.
    Associated Builders and Contractors
    5330 Wall St
    Madison
  • DPI Ad Hoc Local Assessment Committee
    1 p.m.
    Inn on the Park
    22 S. Carroll
    Madison

Other Events

  • 21st Century Energy Solutions and the New Economy
    Open Energy Forum and Policy Discussion with Ron Kind
    8 a.m.
    Country Inn and Suites
    Menomonie
    Agenda
  • Meet & Greet Buffet for Kathleen Falk For Governor
    4:30 - 7 p.m.
    Grandview
    For information please call Dorothy Lagerroos at (715) 763-3314
    Email: DLagerroos@northland.edu
    Suggested donation: $35
  • Scott Walker For Milwaukee County Executive
    5 - 7 p.m.
    Milwaukee Yacht Club
    1700 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
    Please RSVP 414-453-2002. All contributions gratefully accepted to Friends of Scott Walker.

23
Tuesday
State Government
  • Wisconsin Development Finance Board
    9 a.m.
    WHEDA Bldg 201
    W. Washington Ave
    Madison
  • Budget Conference Committee
    10:30 a.m.
    Rm. 411 S
    State Capitol
  • Wisconsin Supreme Court Open Conference
    1:30 p.m.
    Supreme Court Hearing Room

Other Events

  • Fundraiser for Ed Thompson
    5-9 p.m.
    Summit House
    N795 Hwy. 58
    Wonewoc
    Suggested donation: $50, all contributions gratefully appreciated. Make checks payable to: Friends of Ed Thompson; PO Box 1509; Tomah, WI 54660. Virgil Hartse and Greg Hahn are hosting the event. For more information call (608) 374-2537.
  • Reception for Jim Ryan Candidate for County Executive
    5 - 7 p.m.
    Milwaukee Athletic Club
    758 N. Broadway
    Milwaukee
    $250 Suggested Donation
    For more information call Marci Pelzer at 562-9916
  • Fundraising Reception for Kathleen Falk
    Hosted by Lisa Theo and Mary Flynn
    5:30 - 7 p.m.
    2612 Winsor Dr.
    Eau Claire
    Suggested donation: $50
    For information please call Lisa at (715) 831-0022

24
Wednesday
State Government
  • Governor's Schedule
    11 a.m. - Bill Signing: SB 364, SB 61, AB 497
    American Legion Post 53
    634 Water St.
    Eau Claire
    2 p.m. - Community Development Awards
    Gateway Campus Manufacturing and Technology Center
    2320 Alpine Rd.
    Eau Claire
  • Natural Resources Board Meeting
    8:30 a.m.
    Rm. 027
    State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
    101 S. Webster St.
    Madison
    On the agenda: ratification of acts of the Dept. Secretary; Into the Outdoors Emmy Award, Presentation of the Rebecca Wallace Award; Air, Waste and Water/Enforcement Committee report; Land, Management Recreation and Fisheries/Wildlife Committee report.
  • Joint Legislative Council Meeting
    9 a.m.
    412 East
    State Capitol
    The Council will review the study requests that are being prepared for examination for the upcoming selection of interim studies.
  • Wisconsin Crime Victim's Council
    9 a.m.
    201 Southeast
    State Capitol
  • Budget Conference Committee
    10:30 a.m.
    411 South
    State Capitol
  • Doyle, MADD Press Conference
    11:30 a.m.
    Senate Parlor
    State Capitol
    Jim Doyle and statewide leaders from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and victims of drunk drivers will hold a news conference to push for Wisconsin to lower its legal drunk driving limit for a first offense to .08 BAC.
  • Town Hall Meeting
    6 p.m.
    Brown County Library
    Green Bay
    Focus on a proposal from Sen. Dave Hansen to restore funding to the Wisconsin Public Television production center in Green Bay.

Other Events

  • Republican Party of Wisconsin Breakfast
    8 a.m.
    La Colline
    400 N. Capitol Street, N.W.
    Washington, D.C.
    With Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner, Paul Ryan,
    Tom Petri and Mark Green
    And special guest: Tommy G. Thompson
    $1,000 PAC/$500 individual/$2,500 corporate
    Payable to: Republican Party of Wisconsin
    For more information and RSVP call: Dan Morse at 608/257-4765
  • Wisconsin and the 2001 Digital State Survey
    10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
    Dept. of Electronic Gov't
    Room 4B
    101 E. Wilson St.
    Madison
  • Rotary Club of Madison Meeting
    12:55 p.m.
    The Inn on the Park
    Madison
    The Club will be addressed by Mr. John Nichols. The presentation will conclude by 1:30 p.m. Click here for more information.
  • Reception for Vince Biskupic, Attorney General Candidate
    5 - 7 p.m.
    Milwaukee Athletic Club
    758 N. Broadway
    Milwaukee
    Contributions graciously accepted
    Payable to: Vince Biskupic for Attorney General
    P.O. Box 1973
    Appleton WI 54912-1973
    RSVP and questions to: Brittany Lothe at 920/739-2494
  • Jim Doyle for Governor Fundraiser in the Milwaukee Latino Community
    5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
    Taqueria Azteca
    119 East Oklahoma Avenue
    Milwaukee
    All contributions gratefully accepted
    To RSVP or for more information, call 414-226-2002 or email campaign@doyle2002.com

25
Thursday
State Government
  • Assembly Natural Resources Subcommittee on Deer and Deer Management
    10 a.m.
    328 Northwest
    State Capitol
    Public hearing focusing on Chronic Wasting Disease.
  • State of Wisconsin Claims Board
    1 p.m.
    413-416 North (G.A.R. Room)
    State Capitol

Other Events

  • Lutheran Day at the Capitol
    10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
    Bethel Lutheran Church
    312 Wisconsin Ave.
    Madison
    Special Guest, Lisa Carr, Policy Director, Luteran Services in America. For more information, call (608) 255-7399 or e-mail loppw@ecunet.org.
  • Fundraiser for Ed Thompson
    5-9 p.m.
    Shullsburg
    Suggested donation: $50
    all contributions gratefully appreciated. Make checks payable to: Friends of Ed Thompson PO Box 1509 Tomah, WI 54660.
    Verne Jackson is hosting the event in Lafayette County. For more information you can call (608) 374-2537.
  • Wisconsin Right To Life Annual Milwaukee Gala Dinner
    5:30 p.m. doors open. Dinner served at 7:00 p.m.
    10625 W. North Ave.
    Milwaukee
    Dave Dravecky, author and former pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, will be the keynote speaker
    For information and reservations, contact Kelly Maloney-Whittier at the Wisconsin Right to Life State Office at 414-778-5780.

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Friday
State Government
  • WI Arts Board Meeting
    9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
    St. Croix Rm.
    Dept. of Administration Bldg.
    Madison
    On the agenda: Approval of artistic program support panel recommendations; community development panel recommendations; Wisconsin regranting program report; more. Call (608) 266-0190 for details.

Other Events

  • First Annual International Bioethics Forum
    9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
    BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTCI)
    5445 E. Cheryl Parkway in Fitchburg Center
    off of South Fish Hatchery Rd
    The forum is open to the general public, with a $65 registration fee.
    Contact (608) 273-9737 for more info.
  • Alliance of Cities Press Conference
    1:30 p.m.
    The Alliance's long-term goals and support of the Senate package as a transition into a new partnership between governments in Wisconsin will be announced. Click here for more information.
  • Ninth District Republican Caucus
    6 p.m .
    Richfield Chalet
    Hubertus
    Contact Lorraine Blaubach (262)242-6273.

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Saturday
Other Events
  • First District Republican Caucus
    9 a.m.
    Main Lodge
    Interlaken Resort & Country Spa
    W4240 State Road 50
    Lake Geneva
    Featured Guest: U.S. Representative Paul Ryan
    Other Invited Guests Include: State Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen and RPW Chairman Rick Graber
    Contact Reince Priebus, (262)637-1515
  • Governor Runs CrazyLegs Race
    9:40 a.m.
    King Street Corner of the Capitol Square
    Madison
    McCallum will give opening remarks at 9:40 and the race will begin at 10 a.m.
  • WEAC Gubernatorial Forum
    8 p.m.
    Ballroom A
    La Crosse Center
    La Crosse
    Tom Barrett, Jim Doyle, Kathleen Falk, Gary George and Ed Thompson will discuss education issues. Gov. Scott McCallum will participate via videotape.

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Sunday
Other Events
  • Waukesha County - 52nd Annual Lincoln Day Event
    Noon
    Country Inn
    2810 Golf Road
    Pewaukee
    Hosted by Republican Party of Waukesha County. Keynote Speaker: Tommy G. Thompson. Special Guests: Gov. Scott McCallum and many others. $35.00 per person RSVP to 262/542-8532 or http://waukeshagop.org
  • WI All-State Scholars Celebration
    12:30 p.m.
    Concourse Hotel
    1 West Dayton Street
    Madison
    State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster will present certificates to Wisconsin?s 127 All-State Scholars
  • Lincoln Day Dinner
    5:30 p.m.
    Country Inn and Suites
    Port Washington
    Gov. Scott McCallum scheduled to attend the 2002 Lincoln Day Dinner. Vince Biskupic, Republican Candidate for Attorney General has been invited to speak (Tentatively scheduled at 8:15 PM). The estimated cost is $35.00 each
  • Fundraiser for Ed Thompson
    1- 6 p.m.
    Elroy Legion Hall
    402 Franklin St.
    Elroy
    Come join Wanda Dogs and Chuck & Glenda Huschka with the Friends for Ed Thompson Support Committee at their reception honoring Ed Thompson. Dinner at 3:00 and Ed's speech at 4:30pm. For more information, please contact Wanda Dogs at (608)462-5003 or Chuck Huschka at (608)462-5688. $30.00 per dinner.

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Monday
Other Events
  • Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Pregnancy Services Board Meeting
    9:30 a.m. - 1:00p.m.
    Room 172 Agricultural Building
    2811 Agriculture Dr.
    Contact: 267-2080
  • Reception for Tom Petri
    5 - 7 p.m.
    Inn on Maritime Bay
    101 Maritime Drive
    Manitowoc
    $50 per person, R.S.V.P. to 920/923-4050
    Payable to: Citizens for Tom Petri, P.O. Box 270, Fond du Lac WI 54936-0270
  • Birthday Party and Fundraising Reception for Larry Balow
    5 - 7 p.m.
    Holiday Inn Downtown
    Chestnut Room
    205 S. Barstow Street
    Eau Claire
    Suggested donation: $50.00, but all contributions gratefully accepted. Payable to: Larry Balow, 2007 Plante Street
    Eau Claire WI 54703.

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Tuesday
State Government
  • Law Revision Committee
    9 a.m.
    411 South
    State Capitol
  • Conference Committee Executive Session
    10:30 a.m.
    411 South
    State Capitol
  • Wisconsin National Community Service Board Meeting
    10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
    3300 South 103rd St.
    Milwaukee
    Contact Tom Devine (608) 261-6716 for more information.

Other Events

  • Tommy Thompson Luncheon
    12:30 p.m.
    National Press Club
    Washington D.C.
    Discussion title: "A Little Prevention Won't Kill You"
  • Reception for Kathleen Falk
    5:30 - 7 p.m.
    At the home of Patricia D'Angelo
    4525 W. Beach Road
    Oconomowoc
    Suggested donation: $100
    All contributions gratefully appreciated
    Checks payable to: Falk For Governor
    P.O. Box 8832, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8832
    For more information Christopher Mills - 608-442-1819
  • Jim Ryan Election Night Celebration
    8 p.m.
    Italian Community Center
    Milwaukee
  • Scott Walker Election Night Celebration
    8 p.m.
    Mykonos Restaurant
    8201 W. Greenfield Avenue
    West Allis