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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

Alzheimer’s New Jersey kicks off its “Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s” events this fall in Ocean, Hudson, Mercer and Bergen Counties. President and CEO Ken Zaentz details how they help local families and Kristin Davie shares her experience as a caregiver for her mother. For more, visit alznj.org, or call the helpline at 1-888-280-6055.

The Brooklyn-based Arab American Family Support Center helps settle legal immigrants in New York & New Jersey through critical services and short-term funding. AAFSC's CEO & President Rawaa Nancy Albilal explains the immigration process and Lutfi Alhasan, a recently arrived Syrian tells his story. aafscny.org

TOTAL FOCUS: Make Better Decisions Under Pressure, by former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb, highlights the skills he developed in Special Ops training, that helped him build a $100 million digital media and e-commerce company.

Good Neighbors of Park Slope is a volunteer non-profit for neighborhood residents over 50, designed to make life easier and improve the quality of life for people aging in place. President Joyce Jed and Membership Director Andi Peretz hope to guide other neighborhoods to start their own groups. goodneighborsofparkslope.org

THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONG: Finding Home Wherever You Are by journalist Melody Warnick, suggests ways to make connections in and for your community, and create a deeper attachment to wherever you live.