Postcard Party for Voter Re-registration

published by Cheryl Grossman on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 16:18

Hand writing postcardsRemind recently moved Democrats to register to vote at their new address with a friendly postcard. We are meeting at the Lane Road Branch of the UA Public Library (1945 Lane Rd., basement meeting room) on August 29, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

August Book Club - White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo

published by Cheryl Grossman on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 23:20

Meet August 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm for a discussion of White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo. The Praters will host at their home, 2000 Malvern Rd. Beverages will be available. Bring snacks if you wish.

Handouts from "Beyond the Recycling Bin" - May 28th

published by Cheryl Grossman on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 12:50

We had a bunch of excellent handouts and displays at our May 28th "Beyond the Recycling Bin" program.These will help you find additional ways to reduce your waste and ultimately your carbon footprint. We also have a link to Upper Arlington's brand new food waste composting pilot program.

Handouts

 

Tags: 
Recycling
2019
Public Meeting

July Book Club - The Impeachers by Brenda Wineapple

published by Cheryl Grossman on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 18:38

The Impeachers book coverThe book for July will be The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation by Brenda Wineapple. Meet on Wednesday, July 31st at 7:00 PM at 2000 Malvern Rd for discussion and beverages. Bring a snack to share if you like.

15th Anniversary Blue Brunch, September 8, 2019

published by Cheryl Grossman on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 23:08

Invitation to 2019 Blue BrunchIn the fall of 2010, UAPA held its first annual Blue Brunch.  It was a progressive dinner hosted by three UAPA members. Now, we hope to have a celebratory Blue Brunch for our 15th Anniversary!

Beyond the Recycling Bin

published by Cheryl Grossman on Mon, 05/13/2019 - 20:45

4 recycling binsMay 28, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friends Theater, UA Public Library (2800 Tremont Rd.)

Recycling can be confusing.

Video - Information and Misinformation on Social Media: Practical Information Literacy

published by Cheryl Grossman on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 23:04

If you missed our March 4th session on how social media affected the 2016 election and how to judge information you find on the Internet and social media, we have the links to the resources mentioned and video of the presentation. The presentation is on Facebook.

Tags: 
Social Media
UAPA Meeting
Information Literacy

Book Club for May

published by Cheryl Grossman on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 21:46

cover of The Soul of America by Jon MeachamNew, new book club book for May will be The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels by Jon Meacham. This replaces The Case Against Standardized Testing by Alfie Kohn which replaced Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking.

Meet on May 29th at 7:00 PM at 2000 Malvern Rd.

Tags: 
Book Club
Education
Testing

Book Club

published by Cheryl Grossman on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 13:15

Because of the really cold weather on the date scheduled for January's Book Club, the January book (Becoming by Michelle Obama) was rescheduled for March and subsequent books were moved back a month. There is no February Book Club scheduled. See our events here and on our Facebook page for specifics.

Tags: 
Book Club
UAPA

Pages

Theme by Danetsoft and Danang Probo Sayekti inspired by Maksimer