|
Calendar of Events
Scholarships Available for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Date: 8/06/2009
Through: 10/01/2009
The Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired has allocated funds to provide 7 - $1,500 scholarships for full time students in college and vocational school programs as well as 2 - $1,000 scholarships for part-time students enrolled in college and vocational school program.
To read more about the requirements for consideration please visit the 2009 Schilarship Information on our web site. The deadline for applications is October 1, 2009. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Cooking Classes for People with Low Vision
Date: 8/17/2009
Through: 9/28/2009
The Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. and the Willy Street Co-op offer cooking classes for people with low vision.
Our classes teach useful cooking techniques and also provide information about organic food and Co-op services! If you are 16 years of age or older and have experienced vision loss, you are welcome to attend our cooking classes!
Each class will teach individuals with low vision how to prepare a dish from start to finish and then enjoy it together.
Dates: Monday, August 17, 2009, 5:30-7:30 pm and Monday, Sept 28, 2009, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Place: Willy Street Co-op's Community Room, 1221 Williamson Street in Madison
Cost: $10.00 per person. (A small number of scholarships are available through WCB&VI.)
To sign up for the class, please call the Council offices at 608-255-1166 or Register online by visiting Cooking Classes
5th Annual Euchre Tournament
Date: 9/19/2009
10:30am to 2:00pm
YOU ARE INVITED TO PLAY CARDS!!
The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired Presents the 5th Annual Euchre Tournament.
Culver's Restaurant 571 E. Richardson Springs Road, Edgerton, WI
$10 registration fee includes lunch.
10:00am Registration Opens
10:30am Tournament starts
12:00pm to 1:00pm Lunch break
Cash prizes will be offered. We will take the first 76 players to sign up (19 tables).
The Council's Sharper Vision Store will be on hand to showcase recreational items. Playing cards will be featured. Large print and Braille playing cards will be provided. All proceeds benefit the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired programs and services.
Please complete the registration form located at Euchre 5 by September 4th, 2009.
Second Annual White Cane Safety & Awareness Walk
Date: 10/17/2009
1-3 p.m.
MATC)/Truax Campus 3550 Anderson Street, Madison
Take a positive step forward and join us as we walk to raise funds that will support the programs, services and advocacy of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Walk the short or long route.
Learn about White Cane and pedestrian safety.
Receive information about roundabouts and the challenges they present for people with vision loss.
Try out vision simulator goggles to experience what vision loss feels like.
Enjoy refreshments and receive a free T-shirt.
Registration fee: $10. Children 12 and under are FREE. Make it a family event!
Event sponsors: Associated Bank and Delta Gamma Sorority
Need more information? Call the Council at #608-255-1166 or visit www.wcblind.org to register.
All are welcome! Please invite others to attend.
|
|
|
754 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703, 608-255-1166, Toll Free 1-800-783-5213, Sharper Vision Store 608-237-8100
madison.com is operated by Madison Newspapers Inc., publishers of the Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, Agri-View and Apartment Showcase. Copyright ©2009, Madison Newspapers, Inc. All rights reserved.
|
