KUCI: Ask A Leader

Mad Woman in a Volvo AND Orange County’s Healthier Together

Literacy Springs Throughout OC Library System AND Deconstructing Paris Climate Talks

Jonathan Cohen literacy tutor and freelance editor gets to the CORE of his work with the adult literacy program READ/OC. Other programs include: ESL; Working for Inmate Literacy Now, and Families for Literacy; READ Jr., (school aged children of adult learners). Tons more information can be had at the Orange County library branch nearest you, readoc.org, and 714-566-3070. USC International Relations Professor and Citizens Climate Lobby activist, John Odell, reports back from the Paris Climate Talks. And if folks want to be a part of this CCL project: January 19, 7pm, the Canyon Democrats will host at the Norman Murray Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission. Viejo: Special guest speaker Craig Preston, So Cal Regional Coordinator Citizens' Climate Lobby Website: www.citizensclimatelobby.org.

Einstein! A Play AND A Transgender Path for Our Consideration

Jack Fry, creator and performer of "Einstein!" talks in advance of his solo show to be staged at the Santa Monica Playhouse Monday evening, January 4th at 7:30. einsteintheplay.com gets you in, before tickets sell all the way out. Over the second portion of the show we are treated to a privileged look at Alexa Hill's transgender journey. Previously from nearby University Hills, now a math major at UC Riverside, Alexa's remarkable articulation and fresh perspective make for compelling listening.

Art Over Your Holidays

For your viewing pleasure over the holidays and beyond, exhibits abound with possibilities. Cassandra Coblentz of the Orange Museum of Art, at 850 San Clemente Dr., in Newport Beach; Jean Stern of the Irvine Museum, at 1881 Von Karman Blvd. in Irvine; and Cody Lee of Bowers Museum at 2002 North Main in Santa Ana; talk about their current exhibits. Information is available at ocma.net, irvinemuseum.org, and bowers.org.

The Syrian Refugee Crisis 2015

For the whole hour Syrian national, Amal Alachkar returns to the show three years later to speak about the deepening crisis in Syria and where its refugees find themselves. Along with sustaining her research as a UCI neuro-pharmachologist, she speaks locally and nationally with her well-researched and personal perspective. Worthy institutions that advance this cause include: International Rescue Committee, Syrian American Medical Society, and the UN Refugee Agency.

Brady Campaign’s Gun Violence Measures in CA

Charles Blek, OC Chapter President of the Brady Campaign for the Prevention of Gun Violence takes up the progress or the lack of it in reducing gun deaths in CA and the US.

Lecuturer Class at UCI AND Brady Campaign Gun Violence Reduction Measures in CA

Keith Danner, UCI Lecturer in composition and active contributor to the University Council-American Federation of Teachers, offers a look at a particular class of faculty in the University system. Imagine a 6 year probationary period at your next job. Net guest, Charles Blek, OC Chapter President of the Brady Campaign for the Prevention of Gun Violence takes up the progress or the lack of it in reducing gun deaths in CA and the US.

Congressional Climate Corridors AND The Holiday Writual