The Dakota County Library will sponsor a series of nonpartisan discussion forums about American foreign policy issues from Tuesday to Nov. 12 at Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Av., Apple Valley.

Each program will include a presenter with expertise on the topic. Participants are invited to read the Great Decisions booklet available at the Galaxie Library information desk.

The programs are as follows:

On Tuesday, the discussion will focus on the questions: "How can the United States address the challenges of a weak economy, homegrown terrorism and nuclear proliferation? What threats and opportunities are presented by the ascendancy of China and regime changes in the Middle East?''

On Oct. 15, the discussion is described as follows: "Suspicion and a troubled history have blighted U.S.-Iranian relations for three decades. How can the U.S. and Iran move forward? Is the existence of Iran's nuclear program an insurmountable obstacle?''

The Oct. 29 discussion will involve: "How has the NATO agenda evolved since its inception during the Cold War? With its military commitment in Afghanistan winding down and a recent successful campaign in Libya, what are the Alliance's present-day security challenges?''

The Nov. 12 discussion is described as follows: "The responsibility to protect doctrine has become central to modern humanitarian intervention. When should the international community intervene? Why did the West rush to intervene in Libya but not Syria?''

All the programs run from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

For more information, see www.dakotacounty.us/library and search calendar of events or call 651-450-2900.

DAKOTA COUNTY

License centers to close for drill

Dakota County will close its Burnsville License Center, at 1101 W. County Road 42, and its Lakeville License Center, 20085 Heritage Drive, during a disaster recovery exercise next Saturday.

Both will reopen the following Monday.

For more information, call the Burnsville location at 952-891-7850 or the Lakeville location at 952-891-7878.

LAKEVILLE

Holistic health fair

The Lakeville campus of the Minnesota School of Business is hosting a holistic health fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 26.

The goal of the event is to inform the public of the benefits of holistic health care and its role in integrative medicine and to provide people access to products and services to improve their health and well-being.

The event will feature informational sessions from local guest speakers, holistic products, free health screenings, drawings, giveaways and free classes in a variety of fitness programs.

The Lakeville campus is at 17685 Juniper Path. For more information on the free event, contact Stephanie Strand at sstrand@msbcollege.edu or 952-892-9036.

FARMINGTON

Pancake breakfast

The Farmington Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon next Sunday at the Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Av. Pancakes, French toast, sausage links, scrambled eggs, coffee and juice will be on the menu. Goodwill offerings will be accepted, with all proceeds will going to local causes.

LAURIE BLAKE and SUSAN FEYDER