September 11, 2026
Election 2026: Marin’s Candidates, Issues and Choices
Dick Spotswood, Marin IJ Columnist, and John McCauley, Former Mill Valley Mayor will provide a timely, nonpartisan look at the key candidates, taxes, bonds, and other measures facing voters on the November ballot. Come away with a clearer understanding of what’s at stake, the arguments surrounding the major choices, and the information you need to cast a more informed vote.
October 8, 2026
Making Sense of AI: Separating Headlines, Hype and Reality
Kerrie Holley, a nationally recognized technology leader, inventor, and author, will provide a practical look at what artificial intelligence really is, what it can and cannot do, and what it may mean for our jobs, schools, healthcare, government, and everyday lives.
November 12, 2026
Highway 37: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?
Co- Sponsor: Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM)
Anne Richman, Executive Director of TAM, and leaders from the Caltrans Highway 37 Project team will provide us with an update on the future of Highway 37, a vital North Bay transportation corridor facing major challenges from traffic congestion, flooding, and sea-level rise. Learn about the projects now being planned and built, their costs and timelines, and how proposed improvements could affect Marin residents, commuters, and the environment for decades to come.
December 10, 2026
From San Rafael to the Arctic, A Marin Woman’s Extraordinary Journey of Adventure and Discovery
Co- Sponsor: Marin History Museum
Lori Diebel, Research Librarian and Archivist for the Marin History Museum will speak about Louise Arner Boyd. Discover the extraordinary story of Marin resident Louise Arner Boyd, who traded a life of privilege for daring Arctic expeditions, became a noted photographer and geographer, contributed to the Allied effort during World War II, and ultimately became the first woman to fly over the North Pole. The program will bring Boyd’s remarkable life to light through historic photographs and stories,
January 14, 2027
Reforming the Electoral College: Making Every Vote Count
Co- Sponsor: League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters speakers will examine proposals to reform the way Americans elect the President, including replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote. Learn how the current system works, why critics believe it should change, and how proposals such as the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact could affect future presidential elections.