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SUMMARY:Pub Global Trivia 2026
DESCRIPTION:[ Host Photo ]\nMike Keller\nHost of WEEU’s Mornings with Mike\n\n\nPub Global Trivia Challenge is Back\nHow smart are you on Global Affairs? \n\n\n\n\n \n\nTeam Sponsorship\n$350 (Max 4 members)\nDeadline: October 1\, 2026\n\n \n\nCheerleader Ticket\n$40 per individual\nDeadline: October 19\, 2026\n\n \n\nFood Included\n• Cash Bar •\n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Affairs Council of Greater Reading\nBringing the World to You\nAn evening of fun with the proceeds benefiting scholarships for outstanding Berks County High School Senior students interested in International Relations\, Political Science\, Public Administration\, and Global Studies. \nScholarships are in recognition of the late Alan Miller\, Esq.\, Longtime World Affairs Board member and former Berks County Solicitor. \n\n \n\nRaffles\n\nCraft Beer\nLiquor\nWine\nGolf\nFitness\n\n\n\n\n\nDate & Location\nOctober 23\, 2026 \nSly Fox\n820 Knitting Mills Way\, Wyomissing \n\n\nSchedule\nBuffet: 5:30 PM \nTrivia: 6:30 PM \n\n\n\nHow to Join\nRegister a team or purchase cheerleader tickets below. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nEvent Sponsors\nBe an Event Sponsor: \n\n• Platinum: $1\,000\n• Gold: $750\n• Silver: $500\n• Bronze: $250\n• Other financial contributions\n\n\n\n \n\n\nTeam Participants\n$350 / team \n\n• Teachers\, corporate execs\, college professors\, young professionals\, friends and family: team up with 3 or 4 adult participants\n• Answer fun\, challenging\, and internationally themed questions\n• Full year of bragging rights as winner in Pub Global Trivia\n\n\nRegister Your Team \n\n \n\n\nCheerleaders\n$40 / ticket \nIncludes Food! \n\n• Join in an evening of enlightenment and fun.\n• Audience guests are invited and encouraged to cheer on their favorite team.\n\n\n\n \nPowered by
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/pgt-2026/
LOCATION:Sly Fox Taphouse\, 820 Knitting Mills Way (Parking/entry in rear)\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bret Schafer on AI
DESCRIPTION:Bret Schafer is the Senior Director of Policy and Research for Information Operations at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD). A leading expert in state-backed information operations and tech policy\, he specializes in tracking foreign manipulation\, coordinated inauthentic behavior\, and the use of AI in online warfare. \nPreviously\, he served as a Senior Fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy\, where he created the Hamilton 2.0 dashboard to track Russian\, Chinese\, and Iranian state messaging. He regularly advises governments and international organizations\, and his expert commentary is frequently featured in major outlets like The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, and CNN. \nBret holds a Master’s in Public Diplomacy from USC and a B.S. from Northwestern University. Beyond his national security work\, he brings a uniquely global perspective shaped by his past experiences as an intern at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow\, a radio host in Budapest\, and a semi-professional baseball player in Germany. \nLive
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/bret-schafer-on-ai/
LOCATION:McGlinn Conference Center\, 460 Saint Bernardine Street\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
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