It’s an election year in the United States. And it means two things: Heated opinionated conversations about politics, or else avoidance of the topic altogether. Consider checking out the virtual lunchtime workshop, Preparing for Difficult Conversations, an interactive and informative series that will prepare you for meaningful yet hard life and civil political discussions at home, work, and in the community. The event host will be Interfaith Philadelphia, which promotes social harmony and inter-religious understanding, in our diverse communities. Free, noon to 2 p.m. EST. E-mail: [email protected], 215-222-1012 or interfaithphiladelphia.org.