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9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero tells the remarkable story of how Americans came together after the tragedy of September 11 to help determine the future of the World Trade Center site through one of the largest public deliberation processes ever held in the United States. Thousands of citizens from across the region gathered to discuss competing proposals, weigh trade-offs, and collectively shape what would ultimately be built at Ground Zero.

The film offers a rare look at democracy in action, illustrating how structured dialogue and public participation can help communities navigate complex decisions and moments of national significance.

We are honored to be joined for the evening by Carolyn Lukensmeyer, a nationally recognized leader in democratic innovation and founder of AmericaSpeaks. Carolyn helped design Listening to the City, the 2002 public forum that brought New Yorkers together in that pivotal moment. She will share reflections on that experience and and offer inspiration for Bay Area efforts to strengthen democracy.

After years of being locked in our homes, it’s time to meet real people in the real world! Heck, even if we weren’t just coming out of Covid, meeting people is a positively good thing! Sure, you could do it at a bar or on a five inch screen, but we make it much more fun and easy with activities and a friendly host. Not speed dating but speed meeting, meaning that it’s open to everyone of all ages! Starts at 7:30pm and you should arrive on time.

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth. An unexpected friendship may be the key.