Today in 1948: In Washington, D.C. President Harry Truman signs the Selective Service Act, creating a system for registering all men ages 18-25, and drafting them into the armed forces as the nation’s military needs required.

It’s today’s Action Calendar!

Tomorrow is Madison-area Urban Ministry’s Re-Entry Service Fair with the theme “Residence.”
Featured guests are Thomas Eno, Case Manager at Porch-light, and Angela Jones, Director of Community Impact for United Way. This is tomorrow from 3:30 to 5:30pm at the Villager Mall Community Room, 2300 South Park Street. This is free and open to all. For more info, email johnm@emum.org or call 608-256-0906.

Tomorrow night there will be free Buddhist Chanting, wishing for the happiness and spiritual growth of everyone. This is the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 7 to 8:30pm. No experience necessary and everyone is welcome! This is at the Madison Tao Sangha Center, 2330 Willard Avenue. Please RSVP to madison@taosangha-na.com or call 608 257-4663.

The Alliance for Animals has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the Farmer’s Market, distributing pro-animal literature, or joining a committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.

The mission of Canopy Center is to prevent child abuse and neglect, strengthen families, and promote healing of those affected by abuse. They have many volunteer opportunities. Visit canopycenter.org for more info.