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“Ada Gates, The First Female Thoroughbred Farrier” – Ada Gates was born into NY high society with a family tree dating back to 1700’s America. An unexpected tripWest led to an unexpected career as the only woman farrier for Thoroughbred racehorses. Ada’s talk andPowerPoint highlights the adventures and fame of a career beyond her wildest […]

“A Conversation with Claremont Mayor Jennifer Stark” – Jennifer Stark is serving her second term on the Claremont City Council(November 2022 – November 2026) following the 2018 mid-termelections in which she was the top vote-getter among three newcouncilmembers. She served as Mayor in 2020-21. Jennifer’s commitment to serving the community of Claremont is rootedin her

“Zoe TeBeau ‘Antique Roadshow” – When challenged with liquidating an estate of a family member or friend, most people have no idea how valuable the circular market (secondary market or used personal property market) is to the economy and why it is so popular currently. Where would you start? Most non-profits are establishing boutiques on-line.

“Peru: Lima, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley” – David and Anne traveled to Lima, Peru in May, 2025 for a family wedding and to tour the area. Learn about historic sites and enjoy an “armchair trip” about Peruvian culture.

“Model Rocketry” – Sam Atwood built and flew model rockets during his youth, which coincided with America’s Space Race. Since his dad worked for NASA, model rocketry became a passion, leading him to national competitions and hours spent in the family rocket shop. Fast-forward several decades, and Sam rediscovered an enthusiasm for building and launching

“California Redistricting – What Happens Now?” – Proposition 50, passed by California voters in November 2025 and now under court challenge, reset the Congressional Districts, making it likely that Democrats will gain seats in California. Dr. Sara Sadhwani was a member of the 2020 Redistricting Commission that set the District Maps for Assembly, Board of

“The Trump Administration’s Assault on Higher Education” – From Harvard to Columbia University, the current administration has targeted several Ivy League colleges for their alleged involvement in anti Semitic activities, withholding billions in federal grant money if these institutions will not submit to federal demands for control over admissions, hiring and other policies. Locally, a

“Uncommon Good – Doing Good in Claremont and Beyond” – Uncommon Good’s mission is to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty through innovative programs in health, education, and food security. Executive Director Randy Lopez brings marketing and executive experience to the job, including at Del Taco, Buca di Beppo, Claremont Chamber of Commerce, and Ophelia’s

“Fairplex Community Programs and the LA County Fair” – The Fairplex has the LA County Fair (coming up May 2 to May 26) – and much more. Started over 100 years ago, it’s now a non-profit mutual benefit organization covering 487 acres in Pomona, offering lots and lots of events and learning opportunities for the

“How Generative AI Is Reshaping Our World—And Our Lives” – Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant frontier—it is here, rewriting the rules of work, creativity, decision-making, and human interaction. But as we scramble to integrate AI into everything from education to public policy, a fundamental problem remains: most discussions about AI focus on either