Talk: John Rothmann
Veteran lecturer, foreign-policy analyst, author and radio talk-show host John Rothmann will speak on the Middle East and the U.S. presidential election at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Sept. 5. The event is at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Advance tickets are $20 general, $15 for JCC members and students, and $13 for those who live in the Moldaw residences. Tickets at the door are $25. Go to paloaltojcc.org.

Author: Rayme Waters
At 7 p.m. tonight, Sept. 5, author Rayme Waters will give a free talk on her book "The Angel's Share" at Books Inc., 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto. She describes the work as part mystery and love story, and part homage to her friends from youth who have grappled with drugs. It centers on a recovering meth addict working in a winery. Go to booksinc.net.

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