From FH. HGP members demonstrate their willingness to display their skills, talents, hobbies, dreams for the rest of us to appreciate. Be prepared to potentially witness (and/or commit) acts of poetry, music, and/or other artistic exhibitions. Hosted by our inimitable, indisputable, and indubitable master of ceremonies, HGP's Al Christians.
Video of Programs (search and sort)
Ritual and Celebration in Science
03/21/2021
Sasha Sagan
Sasha Sagan discusses the science that underlies many human traditions and rituals. She shows how, as secular people, we find ways to celebrate beauty and awe. Ms. Sagan has worked as a producer, writer, and speaker. Much of her writing is inspired by the work of her parents, Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan. She is author of the critically acclaimed book For Small Creatures Such As We: Rituals for Finding Meaning in Our Unlikely World.
Smarter Greener Electrical Buildings
03/14/2021
Keith Kinch
Presentation by Keith Kinch about installing solar panels to provide electricity to various communities. Keith is co-founder and general manager of BlocPower. He has led one of the largest solar projects in New York State history. He has been involved in projects to provide solar retrofits to various housing units. He has served as a community organizer.
Women’s History
03/07/2021
Helen Christians
Hosted by Helen Christians, we honor Women's History Month in a program by HGP members to highlight music, poetry and accomplishments of historic and contemporary women of influence. Participating members include Cathy Humble, Jamila Kisses, Al Christians, Robert Sanford, Sue Pearce, Anne Henderson, Del Allen, Jeff Strang, Pete Barkett, Paul Barkett.
On the Backs of Tortoises
02/28/2021
Elizabeth Hennessy
Presentation by Elizabeth Hennessy about the giant tortoises of the Galápagos, a place seen as a last foothold of pristine nature. Conservationists have worked to restore this evolutionary Eden. Hennessy’s book tells the story of the island. The story of the tortoises shows how deeply human and nonhuman life are entangled. Elizabeth Hennessy is associate professor of history of science and environmental studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.