As part of the Aurora Foundation’s 2nd Annual Thought Leader Speaker Series, author Emily Bazelon discusses bullying at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1; $35, $25 before. Bazelon presents findings from her new book, Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy. Audience Q&A follows. Interaction continues through a book-signing reception. Call 989-0664, or visit aurorafoundationaz.org for tickets and more information.