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PARK RAPIDS — Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning will begin its eight-program series at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the Event Room, 1104 Park Ave. S in Park Rapids.

Here's a look at the full schedule:

• Sept. 3: Missie Bjerklie and Bethel Adams will present on the Family Safety Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing advocacy, support and referral services to domestic violence victims. They will answer questions such as, "What are some root causes of family violence?" and "What services are available to help victims?"
• Sept. 10: "A Personal Story of My Aunt, Elizabeth Sudmeier, one of the First Female Spies in the CIA." Ginny Benson will recount tales of female spies in World War II and discuss why it took so long for women to be included in espionage and the unique talents that female spies possess.
• Sept. 17: "Evergreen Home" with Kathy Thompson will describe the day-to-day life of Hubbard County homesteaders in the late nineteenth century, including the challenges they faced and the local impacts they left.
• Sept. 24: "Artificial Intelligence Explained." Participants will learn what AI is, how it can be used in positive and productive ways and what its dangers are.
• Oct. 3: Phyllis Root will present, "Where is the Lost Forest?" Attendees will learn about the impact of old growth forests and how the Lost Forty was spared from logging after it was mistakenly mapped as a lake.
• Oct. 8: "Three Old Guys Snowmobile to Alaska." Rob Hallstrom, a Menahga native, will share stories from a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, including memorable events and how the guys decided to make the trip.
• Oct. 18: "The Twelve Owls of Minnesota." Eben Spencer of Itasca County will present on owl spotting techniques, local owl species and his mounted owls. Spencer has federal and state permits to possess mounted owls, and will bring four mounted owls to this program for viewing.
• Oct. 22: "The Making of RISING." Artist and teacher Tiffany Besonen will share her 10-minute experimental art film "RISING," discuss her filmmaking process and answer questions.

All programs are held free of charge and wheelchair accessible.

HCLL is a nonprofit organization that presents free programs to people of all ages, offering opportunities for intellectual pursuits related to the humanities.

To donate to HCLL, mail a check to: Carol Schellack, HCLL Treasurer, P.O. Box 628, Park Rapids MN 56470.