Event List

Forest fires today are so ferocious they create their own lightning, hurricane winds, and even tornados. Fire Weather tells of one that forced at least 80,000 people to flee f...

Dr. Antonucci will address the Italian American experience, utilizing the stories of the Pick and Shovel Poet, Pascal D'Angelo, Pietro DiDonato, and Reverend Felix Powell (Felice D...

You may hear well, but do you listen well?If not, you're missing more than you know. Try active listening. With practice, you can reduce distractions, recognize unconscious biases,...

A presentation that will be covering all of the programs that Women and Families offers.The presenters will also focus on their services as a sexual assault center.

Paul will give a reading on a large-screen display with text and illustrations from his website.Readings will include selected works of poetry, fiction, and "walking reflections" w...

Terry will share his memories (age 4) of the bombing nightmares during the repeated German blitzes of his hometown in Swansea (a primary German target).He will talk about his activ...

The presentation "Immigration 101" is a primer on our U.S. immigration system.Most people don't have a true sense of how our immigration system has evolved and why it functions the...

Now that the temperature of the earth has risen by 1.5 degrees Celsius, the earth's climate has been disrupting our lives in unprecedented ways, and costing billions of dollars to ...

Dr. Kempton will tell stories of resistance during the Holocaust and also discuss the two recent genocides in Sudan, one ongoing and the other unresolved. 

James is based on Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn, but is told from Jim's point of view.The book deals with slavery and contains horror and humor. The slaves speak in a dialect, as w...

John will give a talk and show film clips about Jean Gabin (1904-1976), France's major film star and popular singer who worked his way up in the early 30's from supporting roles on...

We will discuss why everyone needs a Last Will and Testament, a Power of Attorney, and a Healthcare Directive/Living Will.We will describe briefly why most people do not need a Tru...

A history of the Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots and their involvement with our local Meriden Markham Airport.Hear about adventures in flying and how The Ni...