Dr. Elaine Peskind is a psychiatrist, U.W. brain researcher, and works with returning vets at Beacon Hill's Veteran's Hospital.  She's recently published a study that has received a lot of notoriety, including a front-page article in the Seattle Times.  Dr.

Free Speech.   The right to assemble.  Freedom of religion.   The right to bear arms.  These constitutional rights have been defended thousands of times over many decades by the American Civil Liberties Union.   We all know this.  But how does the American Civil Liberties Union deal with the rights-busting elements of our current "War On Drugs"?  Come find out.

Explorations In Math is a local math enrichment program for elementary school-age kids.  They run a yearly "MathFest" event at the Rainier Valley Community Center, run enrichment programs in several local elementary schools, and more.  All their programs are designed to make math fun - through games and fun learning exercises.  View Short Video.

Pearl Noreen describes how Micro-Lending programs work to provide more opportunities for small cottage-business startups.  How does micro-lending work?  How might we froster entrepreneurship and wealth-building in Rainier Valley?

Norman Alston's experience at Zion Prep Academy in Rainier Valley points the way to building math confidence in kids.   Come hear his perspectives on the importance of building math confidence, and how to do it.  For More Info Check This Website: Moving Beyond Arithmetic.