Keynote Speaker: Janice Hayes-Williams The Lost Towns Project wants to hear your stories about African American history for two grants sponsored by the National Park Service Civil Rights African American Historic Preservation Program and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. Please come to one of the three public meetings to learn more about the project and to schedule your oral history interview, which will take place at a later date. Tell us about the experiences of your family and friends, including your parents, grandparents, and other relatives. There will be stations to scan...

The first of a series of highly interactive workshops. Having Difficult Conversations about Race: Part 1 focuses on developing conversation skills including, active listening; compassionate confrontation; and clarifying common, but complex terms such as racism, prejudice, and discrimination. The workshop includes: games, visual arts, theatre, and conversations enabling participants to develop the communication skills to have difficult conversations in everyday settings. Registration is required with a maximum of 30 available seats. Conversations about Race Part II takes place on Saturday, February 10th, 1:00pm-4pm. These workshops are funded in part by...

Chesapeake songster Janie Meneely and guitar-playing balladeer Rob van Sante will join forces with West & Rhode Riverkeeper Jeff Holland and friends for an evening of music from the Bay and Beyond. The concert will benefit the West and Rhode Rivers. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly suggested. Tickets are $20 and are available at www.westrhoderiverkeeper.org.