Learn, Connect, Organize! Two-day training workshop for teachers and community activitsts. At the Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E. 60th St. on August 3-4, 2016, 10 AM - 4 PM daily Trainers: Mary Lou Finley, Pam Smith & Gail Schechter, with remarks by Sherri Bevel, daughter of Chicago civil rights activists. $40 includes lunch, materials, and certificate awarded.

Gail Schechter will argue for the continuing relevance of nonviolence strategies for social change at the 30th anniversary of the "modern" Bughouse Square debates. Sat., July 30th, 12 to 4 pm, at Washington Square Park, 901 N. Clark St., Chicago. Free and open to the public.