In every town, there are people in need. Whitewater has more than many places, fewer than some others. By nature and teaching, able-bodied and established people often assist those who are trouble or disadvantaged. People are social by nature, and compassion is a basic trait. Without government’s request or intervention, people commit privately (often anonymously)…
Charity
Beautiful Whitewater, Charity
Scenes from Whitewater’s 2011 Freeze Fest and Polar Plunge
by JOHN ADAMS •
Beautiful Whitewater, Charity, Press Release
Saturday, February 19th: Downtown Whitewater 4th Annual Chili Cook Off
by JOHN ADAMS •
I’m happy to publish this press release — Downtown Whitewater proudly hosts its 4th Annual “Got Chili” Cook Off February 19, 2011 from Noon to 3 pm The cook off is being held once again during the Polar Plunge at Freeze Fest, taking place at the beautiful Cravath Lake Park. Currently we have 10 participants…
Charity, City, Politics
Public Choice Theory and Its Opposite
by JOHN ADAMS •
Over at the Library of Economics and Liberty, there’s a section on public choice theory. Here’s a definition from that website: As James Buchanan artfully defined it, public choice is “politics without romance.” The wishful thinking it displaced presumes that participants in the political sphere aspire to promote the common good. In the conventional “public…
Charity
Packers fan travels to North Texas to give cheese to the needy
by JOHN ADAMS •
Charity, Laws/Regulations, Poverty
Terrorists in the Soup Kitchen
by JOHN ADAMS •
Reason magazine posts on a request from the United Way of Central Maryland that a local soup kitchen certify that they were in compliance with anti-terrorism laws: Baltimore’s Viva House soup kitchen and food pantry has been feeding the poor since 1968, and for many years, it has gotten funds from the local United Way.…
Beautiful Whitewater, Charity
Whitewater’s Freeze Fest 2011
by JOHN ADAMS •
Whitewater’s Freeze Fest will take place on Saturday, February 19th at the Cravath Lakefront. Freeze Fest benefits the Special Olympics, and offers a fundraising Polar Plunge: Cravath Lakefront Park – Map 341 S. Freemont St., Whitewater, WI 53190 Opening Ceremony & Plunging: Noon Day of registration: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Early Registration and Check-in…
Charity, Government Spending, Libertarians, Poverty
Ilya Somin: Libertarianism and the Reliance Interests of People Who Depend on Government Programs
by JOHN ADAMS •
Prof. Somin writes that It is indeed true that there are people who depend on government programs that should be abolished, and in some cases it would be unjust to simply cut them off immediately. But that doesn’t mean we should simply leave the programs in place forever. There is a wide range of options…
Charity, Libertarians, Poverty
P.J. Byrne: The Secret to a Libertarian State
by JOHN ADAMS •
Byrne writes: I read an intriguing story last month about Toby Ord, a lecturer at Oxford University, who has pledged to donate £1,000,000 to charitable causes over his lifetime. Dr Ord is no millionaire – he currently earns £25,300 per year. He and his wife have pledged to give annually 10% of their income to…
Charity
Alzheimer’s Association to Offer Program on Memory Loss: January 25th, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
by JOHN ADAMS •
Alzheimer’s Association to Offer Program on Memory Loss – Open forum to provide resources and answers to questions – MILWAUKEE, WI – January 6, 2011 – The Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting a program for those with a recent diagnosis of memory loss on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Fort…
Charity, Press Release
Alzheimer’s Association: Behavior and Memory Changes Program (11-11-10)
by JOHN ADAMS •
Charity, Press Release
Whitewater Cares Weekend
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release that I am happy to post — Please Join Downtown Whitewater as they Present Whitewater Cares Weekend Friday October 15th & Saturday October 16th Help us help those in need as we partner with the following businesses and charities to make a difference DROP SITE CHARITY/ORGANIZATION ITEMS BEING COLLECTED…
Charity, Press Release
Alzheimer’s Association to Offer Support Group Facilitator Training
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release that I am happy to post: Alzheimer’s Association to Offer Support Group Facilitator Training -Help Others by Becoming a Support Group Facilitator in Southeastern Wisconsin- The Alzheimer’s Association is offering training for community members who are interested in leading, or facilitating, an Alzheimer’s Association support group. Training will take…
Charity, Press Release
Alzheimer’s Association: Open Forum on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release that I am happy to post — Open Forum on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia “Coffee, Cookies and Conversation” The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting “Coffee, Cookies and Conversation” for community members who wish to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. This program will be offered on…