The National Winter Activity Center in Vernon, NJ is the first and only non-profit facility in the country dedicated to improving the lives, health and fitness of youth, through winter sports. CEO & Founder Schone Malliet tells us program basics and how kids can get involved. Find out more at winter4kids.org.

Kevin Peraino, former Newsweek Bureau Chief and expert on North Korea, China and the Korean Peninsula, joins to discuss his new book A FORCE SO SWIFT: Mao, Truman, and the Birth of Modern China, 1949. We'll talk about what we learned from the Korean War, and what's the next move for the United States.

The American Cancer Society's annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walks begin across the area October 15th. ACS Director Lizette Dorado tells us the current focus of the organization, and breast cancer survivor Yakima Deloach explains her journey through cancer and why Making Strides is so vital. For more, visit makingstrideswalk.org

The 14th Street Y's Artistic Director of Arts & Culture, Ronit Muszkatblit, has a backstage pass to The Theater's 2017-18 season. The 14th St. Y's education, recreation and arts programs serve more than 20,000 people annually and the Y has a 128-year history of serving New Yorkers downtown. More at 14streety.org

The Annual Jazz Loft Party: A Night for the Soul, hosted by the Jazz Foundation of America, has been called "the greatest underground music event in NYC." Director of Development Bridget Sullivan gives us a backstage preview, and details how the fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, helps thousands of musicians in-need across the country. For tickets and more, visit jazzfoundation.org

The New York Latino Film Festival, the premiere Urban Latino film event in the country, showcases over 30 films from October 11-15th, spanning all genres and formats. Creator and founder Calixto Chinchilla discusses the selection process and key films in the program. For tickets and more, visit nylatinofilmfestival.com

Flushing Town Hall provides "global arts for a global community", as an affordable, family-friendly venue in the most culturally diverse county in the U.S. Director of Education and Public Programs Gabrielle M. Hamilton gives us a backstage pass to the theater and it's upcoming season. For more, visit flushingtownhall.org

In his new book, HE’S NOT LAZY...EMPOWERING YOUR SON TO BELIEVE IN HIMSELF, by Dr. Adam Price, explains that contrary to appearances, teenage boys aren't lazy or disinterested. In fact, they want to do well but are afraid to try.

Ballet Hispanico celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with free events, performances, exhibitions and dance lessons for children and adults through October 14th. CEO & Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro returns to the show for a backstage preview. For more, visit ballethispanico.org

Dr. Catherine Pearlman's book is IGNORE IT!: How Selectively Looking the Other Way Can Decrease Behavioral Problems and Increase Parenting Satisfaction. Dr. Pearlman's private practice helps families resolve everyday problems related to discipline, sleep, and sibling rivalry, among other issues. More at thefamilycoach.com