AFGHANISTAN UNVEILED & MADANM TI ZO (MRS. LITTLEBONES) - In "Afghanistan Unveiled" the effects of the Taliban's repressive rule and recent U.S. military campaign on Afghani women are explored. Madanm Ti Zo looks at mid-wife and herbal doctor Madanm Ti Zo who runs her own clinic in Jacmal, Haiti. Part of The American Museum of Natural History's Margaret Mead Traveling Film and Video Festival. Sonoma Film Institute. 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-2606.
THE EXTREMES OF LOVE, PRAISE AND DEVOTION - The Sonoma County Choral Society presents a recital with Christopher Fritzsche, Countertenor and Charles Rus, organ and harpsichord, filled with songs and arias by Caccini, Lanier, Blow, Monteverdi and Bach. $10 general admission, $8 for SSU faculty, alumni and staff, $6 for students and seniors, free for SSU students. For tickets, visit: www.sonomachoral.org. 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, Ives 119, (707) 664-2353.
FIRST LOOK INSIDE A COMET - Dr. Karen Meech of the University of Hawaii presents highlights of what was learned when the Deep Impact spacecraft sent a probe into comet Tempel 1 in July 2005. What Physicists Do Lecture Series. 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7, Schulz 3001, (707) 664-2119.
KAFFEESTUNDE - Weekly informal German conversation for those who enjoy the German language, want to brush up on their German skills or would like to learn more about the language. Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 8, Charlie Brown's Cafe, (707) 664-2637.
PODCASTING - Lecture with Professor David Van Nuys of the SSU Psychology Department. Social Sciences Brown Bag Lecture Series. Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 8, Stevenson 2011, (707) 664-2112.
THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT: PERSONAL REFLECTIONS - Presentation with Therese Mughannam and Chuck Sher, Peace Activists and Bridge-Builders, along with Laure Reichek, Holocaust survivor. War and Peace Lecture Series. 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, Ives 101, (707) 664-2543.
FILMMAKERS RESPOND TO WAR - The films "How Democrats and Progressives Can Win: Solutions from George Lakoff" and "The Responsibility of Independent Media in a Time of War" will be presented. 4 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, Art 102, (707) 664-3040.
BLOOD DRIVE - Blood drive to benefit the Blood Bank of the Redwoods. Walk-ins are encouraged, but if you'd like to schedule an appointment, please call the Blood Bank of the Redwoods at (707) 545-1222. Bring a photo ID. 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, Main Entrance Parking Lot, (707) 664-4277.
GROUPS AND CRYSTALS - Lecture by Tatiana Shubin of San Jose State University. This speaker will show how similar minerals and stones are really different and how objects as disparate as numbers, equations and crystals are actually quite similar. M*A*T*H Colloquium. 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, Carson 68, (707) 664-2368.
GERMAN FILM SERIES - The German-language, English-subtitled film "Winterschlafer" ("Winter Sleepers") will be screened. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, InterCultural Center, (707) 664-2637.
AFI TIOMBE - Lecture and dramatic performance with Afi Tiombe, an African-American amputee performer. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, The Cooperage, (707) 664-2785.
THE TROUBLED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPUTERS AND ETHICS - Lecture with John Sullins of the SSU Philosophy Department about the choices computing professionals make in the design of computer systems. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Nov. 10, Salazar 2016, (707) 664-2667.
BIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM - Lecture by Dr. Anna Sears of the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation. Noon, Thursday, Nov.10, Stevenson 1002, (707) 664-2189.
GEOLOGY LECTURE SERIES - Lecture presented by Glenn Melosh of the Chevron Corporation. Noon, Thursday, Nov. 10, Stevenson 3065, (707) 664-2334.
THE FUTURE OF FOOD - This film examines the web of market and political forces that are changing what we eat as corporations seek to control the world's food system. Sonoma Film Institute. 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-2606.
PUBLIC VIEWING NIGHT - Come explore the night sky at the SSU Observatory. Special focus this night will be on the moon, Mars, the Andromeda Galaxy and others. Please call ahead, as weather conditions may cancel the viewing. 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, SSU Observatory, (707) 664-2267.
JONATHAN KOZOL - Kozol will discuss the issues in his new book, "The Shame of the Nation" which chronicles the "apartheid schooling in America" that targets African-American and Hispanic children. Part of the Andrea Neves and Barton Evans Social Justice Lecture Series. 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, Evert B. Person Theater, (707) 664-2382.
