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Set in the Philippines during WWII, three-year-old Rochelle Steinlauf, along with her siblings and father, are torn from their peaceful happy life and separated from their mother and wife who had traveled to another island to shop for Christmas. Immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japanese air squadrons flew to the Philippines and bombed (more…)

Join us for a culinary journey around the world as we explore the flavors and techniques of four diverse chicken soups and the essential foundation of chicken stock. In this hands-on class, you will learn to create delicious and authentic soups from different cultures, each with its unique twist and taste. Our experienced instructor, Jessica (more…)

Don’t miss this unique offering and photo Opp! Redemptive Love Farm staff will lead a guided hike with llamas on the 1.6-mile St. Marks Headwaters Greenway. There will be one llama for each 2 participants (12 llamas), so everyone will get a chance to walk a llama. A delicious South American style lunch is included. (more…)

Currently, armed conflicts are raging around the world. At times it seems that there are no limits. Fortunately, there are rules in war, and they can make a difference. “Even War Has Rules” is a dynamic discussion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and how it governs armed conflict. It will address topics such as: The (more…)

“The Great Dictator” is recognized as one of the great historically significant classic films of the 20th century. Released in 1940, Charlie Chaplin plays two characters – a Jewish barber suffering from amnesia after WWI, and Henkel, the antisemitic dictator of Tomania. Chaplin brilliantly and satirically plays these opposite poles. A Life magazine review on (more…)

Enjoy an hour of leisurely bike riding with Jacob Fortunas, from the Tallahassee – Leon County Planning Department, learning about the planning, history, and infrastructure of the Capital Cascades Corridor. Bring your own bike, helmet, and drinking water. Meet at Althemese Barnes Park at Smokey Hollow located at 501-599 E Pensacola Street. Deadline: Tues. 9/17 (more…)

Lake Lafayette extends from Chaires Cross Road to Weems Road in Leon County.  After the RR was built around the Civil War, two earthen dams were later emplaced in 1948 which divided this lake into Lower Lake Lafayette, Piney Z Lake, Upper Lake Lafayette, and Alford Arm. Poor Lake management practices prevailed until the City (more…)

The Holocaust was the deliberate attempt by Nazi Germany to eliminate the Jews of Europe. During the Holocaust, in addition to the six million Jewish victims, there were other groups of people persecuted by the Nazis, some targeted for murder and others not. These groups include Roma and Sinti (“gypsies”), resistors, political targets such as (more…)