You are invited to this Earlham and IU East Reading Series. Students from Indiana University East and Earlham College come together to read fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and whatever else they've been writing. Earlham readers include students Evan Fackler, Jeffrey Holliday and Jocelyn MacDonald and professor Scott Hess, and IU East readers include students Zack Bishop, Jason Padgett and Jacque Steele and professor Frances Peacock. Join us to celebrate the creative writing going on throughout Richmond, Indiana. When: Wed., November 18, 7 p.m. Where: Ronald Gallery, Lilly Library. Contact: David Ebenbach, ebenbda@earlham.edu .

All are invited as Lori Watson, assistant professor of chemistry, speaks on "The Magic Flute" at the twelveth in a semester-long worship series on Faith and Reason. When: Sun., Nov. 15, 1 p.m. Where: Stout Meetinghouse. Contact: Campus Ministries burkke@earlham.edu or call x1386.

On November 28, 1998, a transwoman named Rita Hester was brutally murdered. This led to the creation of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an event intended to honor and remember those fallen transgender people who are so easily forgotten, as well as to curb ignorance towards those who are still with us. Join Spectrum for a presentation on this topic followed by a candlelight vigil. When: Tues., Nov. 17. Where: Stout Meetinghouse.

Everything you’ve always wanted to know about tutoring strategies and techniques for working with younger children. Two seasoned teachers present some basics and then respond to questions. Current tutors are encouraged to bring challenging situations for discussion and advice. People without tutoring experience who are considering tutoring or teaching are also welcome. When: Tues., Nov. 17, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Where: Room 316, Bolling Center. Contact: Bonner Center for Service and Vocation, schroja@earlham.edu .

Bring a team of friends and compete in a campus-wide scavenger hunt for fabulous prizes. Enjoy a cozy bonfire and delicious snacks too. When: Fri., Nov. 13, 10 p.m. Where: Stout Meetinghouse

Tim Rogers of the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County presents "The Community's Role in Economic Development." When: Thurs., Nov. 19. Breakfast buffet at 7:30. Cost is $5. Presentation begins at 8 a.m. and is free. Where: Richmond Room, Bolling Center. Contact: leama@earlham.edu or call x1393 for breakfast reservation.

Come to Knollenberg's Open House and enjoy local artists, wine and hors d’eorves. When: Sat., Nov. 7, 2 – 4:30 p.m. Where: Knollenberg’s, 807 E. Main Street.

Join us for contra dancing, a traditional folk dance. All dances are taught and you don’t need to come with a partner. Jim Sizelove calls the dance and music provided by Sue Axtell and the 10th Street Regulars. Admission is $5. When: Fri., Nov. 6, 7 – 10 p.m. Where: West Richmond Friends, the corner of Southwest Seventh and West Main Streets. Contact: josh@westrighmondfriends.org .

Join us for Open Mic Night at Reece House. Bring your instruments, your words and your yo-yo and get ready for an evening of friends, talent and spontaneous bursts into song. When: Fri., Nov. 6, 9 p.m. – Midnight. Where: Reece House.

This week’s concert features two piano solos by Tom Morrill and James Helton, a flute solo by Patrick Chanton, a flute solo by Eva Martone with Forrest Tobey accompanying on the piano, an oboe solo by Madeline Helser, and the string quartet playing Dvorak. The string quartet is composed of Charlotte-Anne Malischewski on violin, Anna McCormally on violin, David Goldenberg on viola and Kevin Schmidt on cello. When: Fri., Nov. 6, Noon. Where: Orchard Room, Runyan Center. Please come and support your fellow students.

Earlham chamber groups including Women’s Chorus, String Quartet, Brass Ensemble, Flute Choir and Jazz Combo have a chance to show their stuff. When: Sun., Nov. 15, 4 p.m. Where: Goddard Auditorium.

The Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers present selections from their upcoming tour, which includes works by Earlham faculty composers. When: Fri., Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Goddard Auditorium. Free admission, not tickets required.

Carol J. Adams, author of more than 20 books speaks at convocation on The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory. Her presentation provides an eco-feminist analysis of the interconnected oppressions of sexism, racism and speciesism. When: Wed., Nov. 11, 1 p.m. Where: Goddard Auditorium. Free admission, no tickets required.

All are invited as Gloria Boesenberg, senior psychology major, speaks on "An Unpaved Path of Tentative truth" at the eleventh in a semester-long worship series on Faith and Reason. When: Sun., Nov. 8, 1 p.m. Where: Stout Meetinghouse. Contact: Campus Ministries burkke@earlham.edu .

Come join the residents at Marshall House for an opportunity to socialize and learn a bit about Quakerism. Food is provided and everyone is welcome. When: Thurs., Nov. 5, 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Marshall House.

Come watch the award winning documentary, Promises. The film chronicles the lives of seven Palestinian and Israeli children and their political views, thoughts about ongoing violence between Israel and Palestine and hope for peace. When: Mon., Nov. 9, 9 p.m. Where: Middle East or Mott House.

Join us to hear representatives from INDOT and Milestone, the highway project's contractor, explain the work being done and discuss construction schedules. A large set of engineering plans is on display and there is time for one-on-one questions and answers about specific locations on the plan. Residents and business owners are also invited to see engineering plans and ask questions about the highway's reconstruction. When: Thurs., Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Where: Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All members of the Earlham community are encouraged to attend this very important meeting.

Join us for Farm Day. When: Sat., Oct. 31, 10 a.m. Where: Meet behind Barrett or join us at Miller Farm any time.

Dr. Esther Hertzog, a preeminent feminist scholar, peace activist and community builder, facilitates a conversation on her work: Bringing Jewish and Arab Women Together: an Israeli Experience. When: Thurs., Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Where: Garden Room, Virginia Cottage. Contact: milleaa@earlham.edu .

COFFEEHOUSE WELCOMES PHIL BAISLEY: Common Grounds Coffeehouse welcomes back Grandpa Joe, Phil Baisley, ESR teacher and Quaker pastor for live entertainment, good food and great company. When: Fri., Oct. 30, 7 – 10 p.m. Where: West Richmond Friends Meeting, 609 W. Main Street. Admission free, donations welcome.

Join us for the Theatre in Community workshop. When: Thurs., Oct. 29, 8 p.m. Where: 007 Runyan Center.

Come enjoy a popcorn and a Halloween move titled "M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder." No German required; film has English subtitles. When: Wed., Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. Where: German Hobbs House.

Bonners and the Barn co-op are hosting the haunted trail this year. Minimum donation of $3 and all proceeds go to the United Way. When: Fri., Oct. 30, 7:30 – 11 p.m. Where: The trail starts at the horse barn with snacks and games. Come for a thrillingly good time.

Bike Ride with EEAC to local farmer’s market. When: Tues., Oct. 27, 4:30 p.m. Where: On The Heart.

This week’s concert features Elaine Bergman, flute; Forrest Tobey, piano; Tony Neumayr, bass; and Keith Cozart, percussion. They are playing Claude Bolling's Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano. Come and support our music faculty. When: Fri., Oct. 30, Noon. Where: Orchard Room.

Join us for the Critical Mass bike ride. Wear a costume if you like. When: Fri., Oct. 30, 4:30 p.m. Where: Meet at the Bike Co-op, basement of Gurney House. Contact: Earlham Bike Co-op kmlaush08@earlham.edu .

Garden city has polluted well water. The trailer park finally received funding to connect to Richmond city water lines, but it needs help connecting the homes to the pipeline. Show your support by coming out to bike. Free will donations are appreciated. When: Sun., Nov. 1, 1 p.m. Where: Meet at the old security building.

You thought you like community living... think again! Come to the “Escape from Co-Op Hall” haunted adventure. When: Fri., Oct. 30, 8 – 10 p.m. Where: Meet in the first floor lobby of Barrett. Do not come to Co-op Hall.

Award-winning poet Aracelis Girmay read from her book Teeth, winner of this year’s GLCA New Writer Award in Poetry. She has been praised as a writer of “burning truth” and “with an appetite for life” (Nicholasa Mohr), and her poems have been described as “so strong, so brave, so lyrical, so fiery, so joyful, that the usual literary superlatives fail” (Martin Espada). When: Mon., Nov. 2, 7 p.m. Where: Ronald Gallery, Lilly Library. Contact: David Ebenbach, ebenbda@earlham.edu.

This workshop will provide you with some tips and strategies for tutoring middle and high school students in a variety of subjects. The workshop is appropriate both for people currently tutoring and anyone who has thought about it but wasn’t sure what it would be like. The workshop will be led by Debbie Rickey, director of Earlham’s Graduate Programs in Education. When: Tues., Oct. 27 from 7:30 until 9 p.m. Where: Landrum Bolling Center room 316.

Reece House is hosting a Halloween Ball open to all. Come enjoy some dancing time before going off to Rocky Horror Picture Show. The first hour will be swing lessons and people can come later for a more traditional dance party. When: Fri, Oct. 30, from 7 – 10. Where: Stout Meeting House.

All are invited as Kelly Burk, Director of Campus Ministries, speaks on "Today I Live" at the tenth in a semester-long worship series on Faith and Reason. When: Sun., Nov. 1, 1 p.m. Where: Stout Meetinghouse. Contact: Campus Ministries burkke@earlham.edu or call x1386.

For 350 years, Quakers have talked about the light in each person. "Experiment with Light" is a guided meditation based on the spiritual counsel of Quaker founder, George Fox. Mel Keiser, professor emeriti of Religion at Guilford, leads a free workshop about this meditation. When: Sat., Nov. 7, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where: Earlham School of Religion. Continental breakfast, snacks and lunch provided. Contact: Trish Eckert eckerpa1@earlham.edu or call x1605. Co-sponsored by the Newlin Center for Quaker Thought and Practice and First Friends Meeting.

Come join us as the students who went to New Zealand in Spring 2009 share the beautiful pictures and experiences that helped them understand how New Zealand perceives and presents practical solutions to current environmental issues. When: Sun. Oct. 25, 9 p.m. Where: Room 110, Dennis Hall.

It's time for an open house and potluck at Bodhi House so join us for food, conversation and exploring our Buddhist resources and meditation space. Bring a dish if you'd like. When: Sat., Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Where: Hicks House, along US 40 between College Ave. and Marsh.

Join us for the continuation of “Ancient Tales of the Jewish People” starring Joseph, Potiphar's wife and a boat load of pizza. Continuing with the genre of "biblical shenanigans" from last week's escapades with David and Batsheva, we are going to be taking a look at the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. When: Fri., Oct. 23, Noon. Where: Upstairs coffee shop.

Common Grounds welcomes back Mae Wagers and the Bluegrass Gospel Heritage. This group has performed for 50 years and seem to know every gospel song ever written. Don’t miss this one. Admissions free, donations are welcome. When: Fri., Oct. 23, 7 – 10 p.m. Where: Richmond Friends Meeting, 609 West Main Street.

Last summer a man entered a Unitarian Universalist church and opened fire. Two people were killed and several others injured. During Peace Forum, Reverend Chris Buice, Earlham School of Religion alum, shares about the healing process after such trauma. All are welcome and lunch is provided. When: Thurs., Oct. 29, Noon. Where: ESR Dining Room.

Join us as Erik Rashke presents a reading from his novel, The Book of Samuel. When: Mon., Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Where: Ronald Gallery, Lilly Library.

Come listen to a presentation by Tom Hamm titled "And the Boys are Very Scaley: 150 Years of Earlham Student Life." This lecture is part of the Cyrus W. Hodgin Memorial Seminar in History. When: Fri., Oct. 23, Noon. Where: Room 208, Bolling Center. Pizza is provided.

Everyone is welcome to the Shabbat Dinner. Bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to pass. When: Fri., Oct. 23, 6 p.m. Where: JCC, 306 College Avenue.

All are invited to the Asian Dinner to enjoy food from all around Asia in a cultural atmosphere. Vote for the Best Dish and enjoy other various forms of cultural entertainments and activities. Proceeds from this event go to earthquake relief in Indonesia. When: Sun., Nov. 8, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Where: Comstock Hall.

The Earlham Progressive Union hosts Dan Bernitt, playwright from New York City. Dan performs his original one-man play, "Phi Alpha Gamma," which raises the issue of homophobia on college campuses. The play is free and open to all members of the Earlham and Richmond Communities. When: Sat., Oct. 31, 4 p.m. Where: Hancock Room, Runyan Center.

Just in time for Halloween, remember to donate blood. Stop by the Earlham Volunteer Exchange (EVE) table in Runyan this week or visit www.donortime.com and input the code #1063 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome too. When: Wed., Oct. 28, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: New location, the Wellness Practice Gym. Contact: EVE watsode@earlham.edu or callx1893.

Ian Miller ’92, former student of Jackson Bailey and Chuck Yates, presents “Tokyo, 1943: The Great Tokyo Elephant Massacre.” Miller teaches modern Japanese history at Harvard University and his research is concerned with imperialism and the cultural dimensions of environmental change. When: Thurs., Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Where: Loose Lecture Hall, Bolling Center. Free admission, no tickets required.

Join us as Peterson Toscano presents excerpts from original plays including The Re-Education of George W. Bush, Queer 101 – Now I Know my gAy, B, Cs and Doin’ Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House. Toscano also shares extracts from his newest play, Transfigurations, which looks at the stories and lives of transgender Bible characters. When: Wed., Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Where: Goddard Auditorium. Free admissions, no tickets required.

Join us for refreshments and welcome Anna Crumley-Effinger ’07 as she shares about her experiences working for the United Nations, what life is like after graduation and the nature of international peace work. When: Thurs., Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Where: Virginia Cottage. Contact: Trish Eckert eckerpa1@earlham.edu or call x1605.

Come celebrate American Archives Month and find out what really goes on in the basement of Lilly Library, view an exhibit of May Day created by two students and eat delicious brownies. When: Tues., Oct. 27, 3 – 5 p.m. Where: Friends Collection, Lilly Library. Contact: thomaan@earlham.edu or visit www.earlham.edu/library/content/friends/index.html .

Organizing outreach is one of the key areas for any organization. Yet often we can get and stay in a rut about how to reach new people. Hear about and develop new tactics about how to outreach and grow your group. When: Sat., Oct., 24, 9:30 a.m. – Noon. Where: 315 Bolling Center. Contact: Trayce Peterson petertr@earlham.edu or Carol Hunter carolh@earlham.edu .

Come join us for this talk by Daniel Hunter ’01 about how to make activism interesting. He shares stories about how to make change creating new tactics. Learn from an experienced campaigner and trainer. When: Thurs., Oct. 22, 4 – 6 p.m. Where: Room 211, Bolling Center. Contact: Trayce Peterson petertr@earlham.edu or Carol Hunter carolh@earlham.edu .