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Discussion on cognitive bias: On Feb. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center Westlake will offer a panel discussion, moderated by four professionals, on how cognitive bias creates a lens through which we view the world. They will discuss what cognitive bias is, what it is not, how to recognize it in ourselves and what, if anything, to do about it. Participants will learn how to become part of a solution to creating a more honest, open, and peaceful world by building an awareness in ourselves and others of ways to minimize the negative influences of cognitive bias. Psychologists have identified and described nearly 200 separate cognitive biases including well- known ideas such as confirmation bias, stereotyping and the placebo effect. Unconscious biases or automatic thoughts affect every aspect of our lives such as how we interact in relationships, how we make our decisions as consumers and investors, how we make our choices in healthcare, how we respond to information and misinformation and much more. All are welcome to join this very informative discussion. The event is free, although a free will offering is always welcome and appreciated. For more information about the events at USC, contact Roberta McLaughlin at unityinfo@uscwestlake.org, 440-835-0400. Unity Spiritual Center is located at 23855 Detroit Road in Westlake.

GriefShare — Loss Of Spouse Seminar: Widowed? Help is here and hope is possible. Do you dread the lonely days and nights? Wonder what to do with your spouse’s belongings? Feel like your brain is in a fog? Unsure of how you’ll go on? The Stephen Ministers of Fields United Methodist Church North Ridgeville is offering a Grief Share: Loss Of Spouse seminar at 2p.m. Feb. 23 in the church parlor. At a Loss of a Spouse seminar you’ll discover — Other people understand and have found ways to make it through; Why it won’t always hurt so much; Reasons for hope; Practical tips for coping with the death of a spouse. A Loss of a Spouse seminar lasts about two hours. Here’s what to expect — Video seminar: You’ll view a 35-minute video with encouraging, practical advice from counselors, pastors, and widowed men and women. Sharing time — Then you’ll get to talk with other widowed people about what you learned from the video. (There’s no pressure to share!); A guide to bring home: Everyone receives a booklet with more than 30 short readings on how to live with grief and eventually rebuild your life ($5 donation requested). Please contact the church office to reserve a seat. Fields UM Church is located 2.5miles west of Interstate 80/Route 10, and 3miles east of Route 83 on Lorain Road. Seating and workbooks are limited, so make your reservation by calling the church office at 440 327-8753.

Special Love Service: All are invited to a Special Love Service at 11:30a.m. Feb. 23at Assembly of Jesus Christ Church, 3510Beatty Ave., Sandusky. Attendees can also bring a covered dish to share so everyone can eat together.

Free concert: Soloists from Northeast Ohio will perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Frank Bridge, Dmitri Kabalevsky, Tomaso Albinoni and more on Feb. 29. The concert will begin at 7p.m. in the sanctuary at Rocky River United Methodist Church, 19414Detroit Road, Rocky River. There is no charge for admission, with a free will offering to benefit Twice Blessed Free Store.