The long and complex story of the Underground Railroad was one of the greatest civil rights efforts in this county. It became a legend powered by beliefs and compassion. The story will be told by Sandy Sweeney as she talks about the origin of the movement to abolish slavery and the journey on the Underground Railroad. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP info@AcademyLL.org or 303-770-0786.

Gordon Dickerson is a registered wine sommelier and director of the International Wine Guild. He tells how to know and order the best (but not necessarily the most expensive) wines for every occasion. He currently teaches this very specialized science at Metro. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP info@AcademyLL.org or 303-770-0786.

Four players from the Unitarian Universalist Reader's Theatre present this funny, but thoughtful, one-act play. Directed by Jo Hehnke. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP info@AcademyLL.org or 303-770-0786.

The Rev. Don Scheuer—former Congregationalist minister and Cherry Creek high School teacher—has, according to the Rocky Mountain News, specialized in hugs and handshakes for his entire life. Learn how to “watch your mouth.” $5 members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP info@AcademyLL.org or 303-770-0786.

The Honorable Larry L. Bohning is currently assigned to the criminal division of the Denver county courts. Judge Bohning helped revise Denver’s criminal court system and will talk about the changes he proposed for making the court more workable. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP info@AcademyLL.org or 303-770-0786.