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The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of which have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising, Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women--known as the girls by the leadership of the resistance and bandits by their Nazi oppressors--who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers.

Join Heather Wolf, author of Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are and Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront, as she discusses the many fascinating functions of bird feathers--they're not just for flight and warmth! Heather will share beautiful photos and leave plenty of time for Q&A.

Author Matthew Algeo will discuss his latest book New York's Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit. The book provides historical context for today's clashes between public interests and powerful business and political groups.

Just in time for the Fall, comfort food for the soul! Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with chef Heidi McIndoo! And, with yummy, nutritious food like this, there's no guilt in having dessert first! Recipes will be sent out prior to the program so you can cook along if you'd like.

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the upcoming summer productively to create a compelling college application. We will cover the college application process, including current admissions trends, writing the personal statement and supplemental essays, securing strong teacher recommendations, and understanding how students can position themselves to increase their chances of admission.

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the upcoming summer productively to create a compelling college application. We will cover the college application process, including current admissions trends, writing the personal statement and supplemental essays, securing strong teacher recommendations, and understanding how students can position themselves to increase their chances of admission.

From Race Point Light all the way to Nobska Point Light - learn the history and hear personal stories about Cape Cod's amazing lighthouses. Presented by Jeremy D'Entremont, who is the historian of the U. S. Lighthouse Society and has led group tours of Cape Cod lighthouses.

What if college actually paid YOU? Most students graduate with $30K-$100K in debt... but in this workshop, you'll learn how to flip the system and access thousands in scholarship money. In this high-impact session, you'll learn how to:Find $10K-$50K+ in real scholarshipsUse simple strategies to increase your chances of winningAvoid FAFSA mistakes that can cost you thousands per yearBuild a step-by-step plan to graduate debt-free or close to itPresented by Kiarra Bell (Playfully Professional).

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the changing landscape. We will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit, a timeline and other action steps to make this fall productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the changing landscape. We will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit, a timeline and other action steps to make this fall productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.