Join us for a lively and no-pressure refresher on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights—without any pop quizzes! We’ll revisit the key ideas, surprising stories, and quirky facts behind the documents that shaped our nation. Think of it as a friendly time-travel experience back to your middle school civics class, but with better food and fewer homework assignments. We will provide lunch, so bring your curiosity and leave with a renewed appreciation for these foundational American texts. Dust off your middle school civics knowledge—join us for a fun lunchtime refresher on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This will be a 3 part series:

Oct 7th

Nov 4th

Dec 2nd

Laura Ianacone has been a Social Studies teacher for both high school and middle school for 26 years. She holds a BA in Political Science, a Master's in Education, and National Board Teaching Certification. Currently, she teaches 7th and 8th grade and has taken students on five trips to Washington, D.C. to learn about history and government. Her interests include beekeeping, hiking, walking her dog, traveling, and reading historical fiction.

Melanie Morgan is a seasoned federal criminal defense lawyer who represents individuals from all walks of life charged with violations of federal law or under investigation by various law enforcement agencies, like the FBI, ICE, DEA, IRS, to name a few.  Her role as a defense lawyer is constitutionally mandated under the Sixth Amendment and that’s a role and responsibility she takes to heart!  Last year on behalf of various clients, she raised constitutional challenges under the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments.  Melanie makes her home in Placerville with her husband Greg, and their dog Kairi and maintains an office in Mountain Village and Kansas City.  Among her favorite activities are hiking, skiing, baking and reading.