Town Hall's Civic series brings Anat Shenker-Osorio, a Berkeley-based communications consultant fluent in political speak, to explain why the language we use to talk about our economy is fundamentally flawed.

Don't worry, economists; Shenker-Osorio has plenty of rhetorical suggestions. Double feature: ticket also grants access to the following talk, Craig Childs: Our Apocalyptic Planet, at 7:30pm.

The NW Biodiesel network brings this presentation and discussion of our local biodiesel industry based out of Snohomish, Washington.

Speakers Atul Dushmane and Jeremy Berger will touch on how grains and other resources are grown and processed, as well as the issues surrounding sustainability in the biodiesel realm.

From Field to Fuel Tank: How Local Biodiesel Works, 7pm, Tue, Oct 23, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Free

This is it: foreign policy. Watch the candidates battle for the final word. There's really nothing else you need to do with your Monday. For ideas on places to watch, see our List of Debate-Friendly Bars.