Join former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta and Montgomery County author Shirley Sagawa on May 24 at the Pyramid Atlantic art center in Silver Spring, as they and other community leaders discuss Sagawa’s book, “The American Way To Change,” on the roles volunteers play in improving lives and providing to those in need.

The event, at 6:30 p.m. at 8230 Georgia Ave., costs $20 or $40 and includes a panel discussion and wine and chocolate reception. RSVP to Pyramid Atlantic Executive Director Jose Dominguez at jdominguez@pyramid-atlantic.org.