Join us for kNOw MORE!

A new reading, watching, and listening group focused on today’s social issues. Every two months, we will choose a book or book excerpt to read, a movie or play to watch, a podcast to listen to, or an exhibit to view, each considering a topic of crucial concern to our society today. 

With moderators to guide our discussions, we will examine topics ranging from police reform, sensible gun control laws, homelessness and food insecurity, to access to quality health care, equity in education, the climate crisis, immigration rights, and systemic racism.. 

Our goal is to learn more in depth about problems that affect people every day in our country; to encourage creative actions and thoughtful solutions; and to foster empathy. While we recognize that truly appreciating  the experiences of others is challenging, we believe that art - fiction and nonfiction narrative, drama, music, paintings, and photographs - can build understanding in ways that news reporting often can not. 

For now, our discussions will be via Zoom. Join any and all of the sessions you find appealing. 

Curious to kNOw MORE? Use this link to share your suggestions for books, movies, plays, podcasts, and exhibits we can explore together.

We’re interested in your ideas. 

Get ready to join the discussions!

Monday, March 22 at 7 pm. We plan to share a documentary called Hungry to Learn, which tackles the crisis of food insecurity among college students. We will arrange to rent the film for the group to view up to two weeks in advance of our discussion. Details on registration to follow. 

Monday, May 24 at 7 pm. Our subject will be the book, The Story of More, a primer on climate change by Hope Jahren. A scientist, writer, and teacher, Jahren shines a light on the link between human habits and our imperiled planet. Details on registration to follow.

Going forward, kNOw MORE will meet Mondays on odd numbered months.