September / October1999 OCTOBER 12: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and The Wisconsin Greens, invite you to hear Lutheran Campus Ministries' Gamaliel Chair, Speaker in Residence Dr. Paul Gruchow In a speech emphasizing land use and population issues Transit Union Hall October 12, 1999 7:00 p.m. 734 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee Paul Gruchow is the author of five books and a frequent contributor to the Utne Reader, New York Times, Hungary Mind Review and other periodicals. He divides his time between writing and speaking on environmental issues, teaching at Concordia College in Moorehead, MN, and tending a small farm in Northfield, MN. The Gamaliel Chair is an interfaith program to explore the roles of students, educators, church and other faith leaders and community activists in shaping a future of peace and reconciliation. OCTOBER 18: Teen Pregnancy: A Uniquely American Problem Gueat Speaker: Barbara Wolfe Director, Institute for Research on Poverty, University of WI-Madison Italian Community Center Monday, October 18, 1999 Noon-1:30 p.m. 631 East Chicago Ave., Milwaukee Teen pregnancy is a major threat to our children, and costs taxpayers nearly $7 billion dollars a year. Social services and lost productivity costs are estimates at $29 billion a year. Barbara Wolfe looks at what has been described as a "uniquely American" problem. She will talk about possible reasons for and solutions to this problem. Lunch will be provided for $8. To make a reservation, call 271-8045, ext. 3006 by October 12. NOVEMBER 16, 17: The Wisconsin Research Center and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin present Dr. Jean Hardisty Executive Director of Political Research Associates, speaking on her book Mobilizing Resentment: Conservative Resurgence from the John Birch Society to the Promise Keepers Book signing and dessert reception to follow. Free admission and parking Milwaukee Tuesday, Nov. 16, 7:00 p.m. Congregation Emanu-El B'Ne Jeshurun 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. Madison Wednesday Nov. 17, 7:00 p.m. Unitarian Meeting House 900 University Bay Drive Youth Advocacy Project VOX: Voices for Choice VOX means voice in Latin and we want people to use their voices to speak up for Planned Parenthood. Vox is a membership group of young adults between 18-30 years old who work to support and strengthen Planned Parenthood, access to birth control and reproductive freedom. VOX is a part of a nation wide network of young people who speak out in their communities, at state-capitals, on-line, and everywhere. To become a member or for more information, call 414-271-8045