From my inbox:

Gillian Sorensen, former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations under Kofi Anan and currently Senior Advisor to the UN Foundation, will speak in Peoria on Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 pm at Barrack’s Cater Inn. She will address the topic “The US and the UN: Controversy and Opportunity” for the Peoria Area World Affairs Council. With her high level experience and access, this program is certain to provoke a lively discussion of the role of the UN and the role the US in UN activities in this changing world.

All high school and college students may attend the program for no charge, with their valid student ID. Adults may purchase tickets at the door for $10. Dinner will precede this event, served at 6:00 pm. The cost of dinner, which also includes the cost of the program, is $35 per person. Reservations for dinner must be made by calling the World Affairs Council at (309) 645-2580.