ADULT Programs held in the Lake or Cook Rooms unless otherwise noted.
GREAT DECISIONS DISCUSSION GROUP
AARP TAX FILING APPOINTMENTS Limit one appointment per person. Open to taxpayers of all ages. If your return meets the eligibility requirements (check the events page at itpld.org), an IRS-certified volunteer from AARP will e-file your 2019 taxes and provide you with a paper copy of the return. R Tuesdays: Tuesdays: Tuesday: February 4, 11, March 3, 10, April 7 18, 25 17, 24, 31
Exchange ideas about foreign policy issues facing America today in this informal, nonpartisan discussion. Pick up a copy of the Great Decisions 2020 Briefing Book at the Adult Services Desk and read the corresponding chapter prior to each meeting. Discussion led by Professor Gary Midkiff. Register for each month separately. Friday, February 28, 10-11:30 am Chapter 1: Climate Change and the Global Order Climate change has become one of the defining issues of our time. As much of the world bands together to come up with a plan, the U.S. remains the notable holdout. What is the rest of the world doing to combat climate change? What impact will the effects of climate change have on global geopolitics?
3 On the day of your appointment, you must bring: m Your picture ID and a copy of your Social Security card. m If filing a joint return, both people must be present at the appointment with above listed IDs.
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Friday, March 27, 10-11:30 am Chapter 2: India and Pakistan India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode a wave of Hindu nationalism to a historic reelection in 2019. His first order of business was to revoke the special status granted to the Kashmir region, inflaming the rivalry between India and Pakistan. How will the Kashmir situation affect the region, both economically and politically?
Times: Mornings: 9:30-10:30 am, 10:30-11:30 am, Afternoons: 11:30 am-12:30 pm or 12:30-1:30 pm
m All documents required for the return, including but not limited to: all IRS W2 and 1099 forms, receipts for all itemized deductions, real estate tax bills, and health coverage documentation (eg. IRS Form 1095). m If using a financial Power of Attorney, you must bring a copy of the official form.
OUR CLIMATE CRISIS
Civic Spotlight is a monthly series aimed at engaging our members around issues that impact society, from local to global, through educational lectures, film screenings and community conversations. Refreshments served.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: CURRENT EVENTS Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-8:30 pm Connect with your neighbors to talk about what’s going on in the world. Recent local and global news stories will be presented for discussion. R
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Tuesday, January 21, 7-8:30 pm Trained by former Vice President Al Gore, presenter Kent Taylor will boil down the causes of our climate crisis to understandable scientific concepts and societal choices and describe a hopeful yet aggressive plan for the future. Program co-sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Garden Club. R
FILM SCREENING: GRIT (2018) Tuesday, February 18, 6:30-8:30 pm A teenager in an East Java village galvanized her neighbors to fight against the corporate powers accused of one of the largest environmental disasters in recent history. Directed by Cynthia Wade and Sasha Friedlander. A brief discussion will follow the film. This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series. Rated NR. R
Indian Trails Public Library District | January • February • March 2020