West Hartford – “New Lands of Opportunity: A Community Conversation”; in honor of Martin Luther King Day, a discussion of civil rights, race and the urban-suburban relationship; with West Hartford Mayor Scott Slifka, Reverend Damaris Whittaker of United Church of Christ, and environmental activist Charmaine Craig; 7:30 – 9 p.m.; Solomon Schechter Day School, 26 Buena Vista Rd., (860) 561-0700, rsvp@ssds-hartford.org. FREE, reservations required.