Talks

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Wed., September 25

Israelis and Palestinians: This lecture by Tom Schlesinger, Plymouth State College, explores the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians living in Israel and the Occupied Territories. What are the key points in dispute? What are the prospects for a resolution? How does America’s role in this conflict shade its relations with other nations? 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, Hopkinton, NH. For more info, call Emilie Burack at 603-746-6932 or visit the Humanities Council website: http://www.nhhc.org.

Thurs., September 26

Communities of Care — An Evening with Richard Selzer and Maxine Kumin: This special event features a conversation between two writers who each offer illuminating perspectives on health care and the humanities. 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Concord, NH. For more info, call NHHC at 603-224-4071 or visit the Humanities Council website: http://www.nhhc.org.

“The Potter’s Field” — Ellis Peters: Second of three sessions in the reading discussion series “Mystery and the Cult of the Detective.” Kathy Smith, independent scholar, leads the discussion. 7 p.m. at the Fiske Free Library, Claremont, NH. For more info, call Colin Sanborn at 603-542-7018 or visit the Humanities Council website: http://www.nhhc.org.

Members of Local School Boards and Boards of Selectmen Discuss Key Issues They’re Currently Facing: Growth, taxes, quality of education, and quality of life are among the issues facing School Boards and Boards of Selectmen throughout the Monadnock region. Local elected officials will discuss issues and the support they need to fulfill their leadership roles. AN open discussion follows a role-play with a “board” of local elected officials. 7 p.m. Free. No reserved seating. Antioch New England Graduate School, 40 Avon St., Keene, NH. For more info, visit website: http://www.antiochne.edu.