Staying Connected Online
Thursday, Mar. 19
• Transgender Rights in the Workplace. 12 – 1:30 p.m. PDT. $35. The meaning of “sex” under Title VII vis-à-vis members of the trans community is currently a point of contention in the law. Although California law affords such protection to members of the trans community, best practices for an employer remain murky. Register at https://bit.ly/2Wi3NgT
• How to Become a Cyber-threat Intelligence Analyst. 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time/ 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Free. Join NetCom Learning trainer along with Managed Learning Services leader NetCom Learning for a complimentary & interactive event on “How to Become a Cyber-threat Intelligence Analyst.” Register at http://tiny.cc/a0wyhz
• An Historic Evening with Anne Frank’s Step-Sister. 7 – 8:30 p.m. PDT. $15 – $100. Come touch history in a way Petaluma will never be able to again. Anne’s 92-year-old stepsister will be appearing in person at the Petaluma Veterans Building. Don’t miss this unique and historic opportunity. Live Stream: $25, Student Live Stream: $15. Register at https://www.
Friday, Mar. 20
• Organizer of Coronavirus: Strategies for Spiritual Caregivers Dealing with the Chaos of Coronavirus and other Infectious Disease Threats. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT. Free. Strategies for spiritual caregivers dealing with the chaos of Coronavirus and other infectious diseases. This live interactive webinar will focus on infectious diseases in general and the current Coronavirus as known at this point in relation to spiritual caregivers including chaplains, faith community nurses, and health ministry advocates. Register at https://bit.ly/38LZjSk
• Legal and Insurance implications of COVID-19. 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Free. Join a panel of knowledgeable experts as we explore cash flow and supply chain challenges created by the COVID-19 outbreak. The webinar will provide guidance on assessing risk in your operation, maintaining cash flow, and developing contingency plans to safeguard your business. Register at https://bit.ly/3d9OtJo
• Webinar: Core Beliefs on Online Education. 1 – 2:30 p.m. PDT. Free. In recent years, greater numbers of people are turning to online education as a means of learning languages, and English is now taught virtually through a wide array of videoconferencing platforms. Register at https://bit.ly/3aOhTe2
Saturday, Mar. 21
• Venice in Peril: A History of Disaster in Venice w/ Ecologist Luca Zaggia. 7 – 8:30 a.m. PDT. $35. Venice has long been a precarious paradise: perhaps more than any other global city, its sea-perched architecture and singularly trade-based economy have made it uniquely susceptible to the ravages of ecological and epidemic onslaught. Register at https://bit.ly/38Ro2Vx
• Illness to Wellness. 1:30 – 3 p.m. PDT. Free. Harmonizing the breath with the energies of the mind, body, and soul is a unique way to experience true inner healing. Join in for an afternoon filled with deep yogic breathing, discussion, and an enriching meditation experience. Register at https://bit.ly/3aX3xrU
• LIVE INTO THE WORK: PORTLAND ONLINE. 2 – 4 p.m. PDT. $50 – $75. Living into the work requires us to name our own racist behaviors, dismantle our relationship with patriarchy, and end throw-away culture. Register at https://bit.ly/2TPTwXv.
Sunday, Mar. 22
• Online CodePen Meetup. 9 – 11 a.m. PDT. Free. Join in for the CodePen meetup via Zoom hosted by Andrea Edstrom. This meetup is for anyone who is interested in design or development. Register at https://bit.ly/3cYPq6Z
• Keep Hate out of the DMV. 1 – 3 p.m. PDT. Free. Join in for a discussion with law enforcement and community leaders about hate crimes in Washington DC and how to combat them. Register at https://bit.ly/39T9uWx
• Online Meditation Session. 4 – 5 p.m. PDT. Free. Join in for a live online guided meditation. Feel rested, refreshed, and relaxed. Learn tools that you can take away. Register at https://bit.ly/2QgDQe2
Monday, Mar. 23
• Virtual Collective Impact Information Session. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT. Free. Countering Human Trafficking Utilizing a Collective Impact / Public Health Approach. Funded by Children’s Services Council of Broward County in Florida. Register at https://bit.ly/2x02fxj
• Create a Remote Classroom During School Closures. 12 – 12:30 p.m. PDT. Free. Learn how teachers are using creative solutions to stay connected and continuing lessons during school closures. Register at https://bit.ly/38SjYEr
• Ending Parkinson’s disease. 12 – 1 p.m. PDT. Free. Ending Parkinson’s Disease is the most talked about new publication on Parkinson’s disease in a long time. Within the pages, four top experts offer a plan to help prevent what they refer to as the Parkinson’s pandemic, improve care and treatment, and end the silence associated with this devastating disease. Register at https://bit.ly/39RRc83
Tuesday, Mar. 24
• Complimentary Live Webinar: Managing a Remote Workforce. 6 – 7 a.m. PDT. Free. Our workforce is changing, and so are our workplaces. Whether your team is working remotely occasionally, or all the time, being distributed across time and space means adjusting your leadership skills and style. Register at https://bit.ly/33kLEk7
• Understanding Cybersecurity Risks & Ransomware Mitigation. 7 – 8 a.m. PDT. Free. Lockstep Technology Group invites you to an exclusive breakfast on the topic of ransomware mitigation solutions & cybersecurity risks. Register at https://bit.ly/33hrqHQ
• Social Impact LIVE: A Justice Perspective on Field Education. 9 – 9:30 a.m. PDT. Free. A new how-to book for field educators puts issues of social justice at the center. Register at https://bit.ly/3aVfspX
Wednesday, Mar. 25
• Introducing SunSpec
Cyberguardians: Distributed Energy Jobs & Education. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PDT. Free. This webinar is an introduction to SunSpec Cyberguardians, a solar + storage education and jobs placement program for veterans and others. Register at https://bit.ly/2IOX8TC
• Current Nutrition Trends. 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PDT. Free. Have you ever been curious about trying a new fad diet or way of eating, such as the Ketogenic Diet, Paleo Diet, or Intermittent Fasting? These diets have the potential to help you lose weight and improve your health, but can also have a negative impact on health. Register at https://bit.ly/2Wd8Ejx
• SETI Talks: Virtual Edition. Extremophiles: Extreme Life on Other Worlds? 7 – 8 p.m. PDT. Free. Extremophiles are organisms that live in extreme environments on Earth. Scientists have investigated their ability to survive to high temperatures, UV radiation, salty environments, and places that are inhospitable for humans and most creatures on Earth. Register at https://bit.ly/2WdhY6V
Thursday, Mar. 26
• Pandemics, Fires, Floods and Other Disasters: How to prepare for them and how to deal with insurance companies and brokers in the aftermath. 8 – 9 a.m. PDT. Free. Making decisions in the traumatic aftermath of such an event is tough, so be prepared by tuning in. Register at https://bit.ly/33lceJG for more info.
• Community Meditation. 9 – 10:30 a.m. PDT. Free. Community Meditations are offered donation-based. Pay what you wish. All donations support the International Campaign for Tibet. Come as often as you’d like. Register at https://bit.ly/2w8WtJJ
• Scams and Identity Theft Workshop. 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. PDT. Free. Webinar to learn more about Scams & Identity Theft. Register at https://bit.ly/3cZm9t4
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