Communicating with your adolescent about everyday topics can be difficult enough. Learn how to have meaningful conversations about more difficult topics like sexuality, MySpace and everything else out there these days. The panel for discussion will include a pediatrician, middle school health instructor, school counselor and middle school students. $10 with advance registration, $15 at the door. Event is cosponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. MJCC, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-244-0111.