The film is co-sponsored by the city of Piedmont, the Piedmont League of Women Voters and Piedmont Adult Education. The film explores more than 100 years of media representation of mountain and rural people and urges a deeper look into how we think about rural America. It examines the iconic “hillbilly” image in media and culture. “Hillbilly” is a prize-winning documentary about today’s Appalachian people that goes beyond stereotypes. 3 at the New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St. The second free showing is 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The movie and reception will be at Ellen Driscoll Playhouse, 325 Highland Ave. and discussion afterward from 8:30 to 9 p.m. The Piedmont Appreciating Diversity Committee is presenting another compelling film, “Hillbilly,” with two free showings.

Diversity Committee to present film ‘Hillbilly’ on Oct. Proceeds will benefit the Piedmont High School cross-country and track teams and Piedmont’s Athletic Facilities Preservation Fund. The 5K event winding through the streets of Piedmont welcomes competitive and leisurely participants. Adult registration includes a dry-wick commemorative T-shirt given to the first 1,800 registered runners. 6 is $35 for adults and $25 for those ages 12 and younger. It is the second largest event in town, drawing more than 2,000 participants last year, said organizer Marilyn Weber. One of Piedmont’s favorite traditions, the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, is now open for early bird registration. Assemblymember Wicks’ office PIEDMONT Early registration open for Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Julia Morgan School for Girls EAST BAY Wicks’ bill to help small businesses sent to Gov. “We saw that if we all band together, we can make change.” “We saw how she led strikes at her school,” said Daphne Bruhmiller, 13, an eighth-grader from Montclair. Thunberg’s example inspired them to join the international day of protest, with support from teachers and administrators. Then students watched a video about Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish girl who has become a climate change spokesperson. Seventh-graders at Julia Morgan - the only all-girl middle school in the East Bay - had given a presentation on climate change earlier in the month at an all-school assembly. “If the adults in charge aren’t going to take the lead, we have to.” “We are fighting for our future,” said Chloe Meyer, 13, an eighth-grader from Oakland. (courtesy of Ilana Debare) Julia Morgan School for Girls student Clara Johnson-Sandoval, of Alameda, participates in the Sept. Julia Morgan School for Girls student Sydney Brown-Wilson, of Oakland, participates in the Sept. 20, rallying with handmade posters and enthusiastic chants along MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland.

More than 120 middle-school students from the Julia Morgan School for Girls joined the international youth climate strike on Sept.

Where Girls Come First by Ilana DeBare