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D-Day June 6, 1944, was one of the most important days in World War II. Well, D-Day is the word described to the day. The amount of planning, Work, logistics and luck played a huge part in it success this class will discuss that while D-Day is the tip of the iceberg. Most of the work was done before.

Join us as we examine the events of November 22, 1963, and the days that followed. We’ll explore questions surrounding standard investigative procedures, review two subsequent investigations, and examine why many Americans continue to question the findings of the Warren Commission.

The class will also consider evidence involving key witnesses, film footage, police radio communications, acoustical analysis, and forensic findings that have fueled theories of multiple shooters. Roger Peterson brings a unique perspective to the discussion, having personally met and spoken with several people who witnessed the assassination.

Come explore the evidence, the unanswered questions, and the investigations that continue to shape the debate surrounding one of the most controversial events in American history.

Drawing on information from her blogs and book, "Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge, Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River, " Janice leads this tour to share scenic views, preservation initiatives, and reveal little known facts of geology, history, salmon spawning, and wildlife interactions. Discover how Fair Oaks Bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, became an integral part of growing the agricultural economies and community services of Orangevale, Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks.

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According to Jewish legend, in 1700BC a man named Abraham put his faith in a god named YHVH, and in return was instructed to "look up now at the sky and count the stars if you can. So uncountable will your descendants be." Those words, as it turns out, were prophetic. This course surveys the history, literature, beliefs and practices of the Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - religions which taken together comprise over half of the world's population.

*You did not have to take Part 1 to register for Part 2. 

Educational documentarian Catherine Busch developed a series of films and classroom lessons about the Japanese Internment in the United States.  Along with Tim Ogburn they have turned to the question, "Could it ever happen again?"  Are the conditions in the USA now similar to those that caused this black mark on American history? This short film examines the state of our nation and asks this pertinent question.  Come and meet the filmmakers and contribute to the discussion.