Escape Junk News: Your Media Literacy Toolkit
In this session by educators from the Freedom Forum, participants will explore the problem of fake news in today’s media landscape. Consider: What qualifies as "fake" news? Why should you care what's real and what's not? How can the motivations behind news stories shape the content? Hosted by Chevy Chase At Home.
Tuesday, March 2 - to 2:30 p.m.
Please register in advance on Chevy Chase At Home's online event page.
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One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War
In October 1962, at the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union came to the brink of nuclear conflict over the deployment of Soviet missiles to Cuba. Author Michael Dobbs has pored over previously untapped American, Soviet and Cuban sources to provide the most authoritative book yet on the Cuban missile crisis. In this NYT bestselling book, Dobbs take us inside the White House and the Kremlin as Kennedy and Khrushchev--rational, intelligent men separated by an ocean of ideological suspicion--agonize over the possibility of war. Direct any questions to (240)777-0005. Hosted by Bethesda Metro Area Village and Connie Morella Library.
Wednesday, March 3 - 2 to 3 p.m.
No registration necessary, access on Zoom via this link OR dial (301)715-8592 and enter Meeting ID: 953 3411 7292. The library will lock the event at 2:10 so please login promptly.
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Evan Thomas on Presidential Leadership
Evan Thomas will present on the topic of "Presidential Leadership." As a journalist, former Newsweek editor, regular panel member on Washington Week, and the author of numerous books including several about US presidents, it is hard to imagine a better speaker on this timely subject than Palisades resident Evan Thomas. Hosted by Palisades Village.
Thursday, March - 7 to 8 p.m.
Register in advance on the Palisades Village event page.
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Looking Two Weeks Ahead:
Scams, Fraud, and Cons: How to Keep You & Your Money Safe
Did you know Americans lose over $2.5 billion every year from financial exploitation? Sydney Palinkas from ElderSAFE Center will lead an interactive discussion on the most common scams right now, red flags, how to protect yourself, and information on reporting. Hosted by Chevy Chase At Home.
Tuesday, March 9 - 1 to 2 p.m.
Register in advance on Chevy Chase At Home's online event page.
