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LWVMC Board of Directors Meeting
Event Date: January 7, 2020 - 10:00 am The LWVMC Board of Directors will meet at 10:00 am on January 7, 2020, at the Fort Bragg Library Meeting Room.
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Lunch & Learn with the League
Event Date: January 8, 2020 - 12:00 pm Lunch & Learn with the League. "Climate Change: Global Causes, Local Impacts and the Way Ahead" Lunch at 12:00 pm Local Leagues connected to this event:
January 2020 Board Meeting
Event Date: January 8, 2020 - 5:30 pm Members are always welcome to attend our monthly board meetings, held in downtown Merced.
RSVP for the meeting location.
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Carrie Chapman Catt's Birthday
Event Date: January 9, 2020 - 12:00 am Founder of the League of Women Voters, Carrie Chapman Catt (January 9, 1859 – March 9, 1947) was peace activist before becoming a guiding force in the women's suffrage movement.
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Sacramento County
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2020 Candidate Forum -- State Assembly District 1
Event Date: January 9, 2020 - 6:00 pm A series of candidate forums will be held on five consecutive Thursdays starting January 9, at the Eric Rood Government Center in Nevada City. Moderated by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County, a nonpartisan organization, the forums are for congressional, state, and local offices to be on the March 3 Primary Election ballot. All official candidates were invited to the forums. Local Leagues connected to this event:
January Board Meeting
Event Date: January 9, 2020 - 7:00 pm January 2020 Board Meeting
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Zero Waste Mendo - presentation by Heather Guevara
Event Date: January 14, 2020 - 10:00 am "We don't need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly." Anne Bonneau Please join us for this important presentation about ideas for all of us to begin to reduce the amount of waste that we generate. Doors open at 9:30 am for coffee, tea and light refreshments, with the program beginning at 10:00 am.
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Read with League
Event Date: January 14, 2020 - 12:30 pm Holiday Pot Luck, book selection, and book exchange.
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Board Meeting
Event Date: January 14, 2020 - 6:30 pm Local Leagues connected to this event:
LWV Solano County Annual Program Planning
Event Date: January 14, 2020 - 7:00 pm January 14th at 7 pm
LWV Solano County Annual Program Planning Meeting
Solano County Office of Education
5100 Business Center Drive
Fairfield, CA 94534
This event is for LWVSC members.
What is included in Program Planning?
Southwest Santa Clara Valley
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Board Meeting
Event Date: January 15, 2020 - 10:00 am Local Leagues connected to this event:
CANDIDATE FORUMS
Event Date: January 15, 2020 - 6:30 pm Local Leagues connected to this event:
LWVO Board Meeting
Event Date: January 15, 2020 - 6:30 pm Come join the LWVO Board Meeting! Hear plans for events, committee work, and budget decisions.
New LWVO Office location!
Located in the Sacred Heart Parish Center. Entrance accessible from parking lot, gate on 41st Street. During school hours, LWVO visitors must check in at Yu Ming Charter School office at 675 41st Street, then walk across playground to LWVO office.
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Lunch with League: Census 2020
Event Date: January 16, 2020 - 11:30 am Lunch with League and hear Laura Lieras, Partnership Specialist with the United States Census talk about Census 2020. Reservation required by Monday, January 13, 2020. Call Maggie at 714-289-1125 or LWVCOCA [at] gmail.com. $27 paid in advance online or check to LWVCOCA, PO Box 10621, Santa Ana CA 92711. $30 at the door. Please remember: a reservation made is a reservation paid.
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Central Orange County Area
City of Gardena is Hosting a Town Hall Meeting
Event Date: January 16, 2020 - 6:30 pm At the Nakaoka Community Center, the City of Gardena is hosting a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the new voting experience. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office (310) 217-9565.
Learn more at LAVote,net
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Appreciating Diversity Film Series: The Long Shadow
Event Date: January 16, 2020 - 7:00 pm "Old sins cast long shadows" -- Danish proverb
Of all the divisions in America, none is as insidious and destructive as racism. In this powerful documentary, the filmmakers, both privileged daughters of the South, who were haunted by their families slave owning pasts, passionately seek the hidden truth and the untold stories of how America—guided by the South’s powerful political influence—steadily, deliberately and at times secretly, established white privilege in our institutions, laws, culture and economy. Local Leagues connected to this event:
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Women's March
Event Date: January 18, 2020 - 12:00 amAdd to Calendar Local Leagues connected to this event:
Torrance Area
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2020 Women's Rights March & Resource Fair
Event Date: January 18, 2020 - 9:00 amAdd to Calendar Events begin at Southside Park at 9 a.m.
Marchers depart the park beginning at 10:30 a.m.
The Rally will begin on West Steps of CA State Capitol at 11:45 a.m.
League members and friends will assemble at 8th & T Streets by 10:15 a.m. Look for our banner and signs.
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Contra Costa Women's March 2020
Event Date: January 18, 2020 - 9:30 amAdd to Calendar Join us as we kick off our League of Women Voters Diablo Valley get-out the-vote activities during the upcoming Contra Costa County Women’s March on January 18th at Walnut Creek Civic Park! Check out volunteer needs below, and sign up! Local Leagues connected to this event:
Women's March Modesto 2020
Event Date: January 18, 2020 - 10:00 amAdd to Calendar Join the annual Women's March in Modesto! We will assemble at Briggsmore and McHenry and walk to Graceada Park, 401 Needham, Modesto. Rally at 10:00 at McHenry and Briggsmore and then marchers will depart for Graceada about 10:30. Bring signs and all of your friends! Let your neighbors know you're active and engaged and persistent.
LWVSC is a sponsor; would you like to help us table at Graceada? Contact Colleen Norby.
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Women's March Oakland
Event Date: January 18, 2020 - 10:00 amAdd to Calendar Women’s March Oakland 2020 has a single goal: getting all of us counted in 2020. At this nonpartisan, peaceful event, we will mobilize to raise awareness, volunteer hours and funding to get a complete Census count in Alameda County and make our voices heard at the polls. Local Leagues connected to this event:
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Appreciating Diversity Film Series: The Long Shadow
Event Date: January 19, 2020 - 12:30 pmAdd to Calendar "Old sins cast long shadows" -- Danish proverb
Of all the divisions in America, none is as insidious and destructive as racism. In this powerful documentary, the filmmakers, both privileged daughters of the South, who were haunted by their families slave owning pasts, passionately seek the hidden truth and the untold stories of how America—guided by the South’s powerful political influence—steadily, deliberately and at times secretly, established white privilege in our institutions, laws, culture and economy. Local Leagues connected to this event:
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Event Date: January 20, 2020 - 12:00 amAdd to Calendar The U.S. Congress passed legislation designating the third Monday in January a federal holiday in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The bill because law in 1983. In 1994, Congress called for Martin Luther King Day to become a national day of service. Since 1995, Martin Luther King Day has been observed as a "day on, not a day off" in honor of Dr. King's life of service,
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Sacramento County
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Angelica Shirley Carpenter Radical Suffragette, The story of Matilda Joslyn Gage
Event Date: January 21, 2020 - 11:30 amAdd to Calendar Angelica Shirley Carpenter is the author of Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Feminist (South Dakota Historical Society Press, 2018). She gives PowerPoint or other talks on Matilda Joslyn Gage (1826-1898), a feminist leader, writer, conference organizer, and specialist in civil disobedience. Carpenter uses many of Gage’s own words to tell her story and sometimes works with an actress who portrays Gage. Gage changed the course of history. For decades she worked with Susan B. Local Leagues connected to this event:
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Lunch with League
Event Date: January 23, 2020 - 11:00 amAdd to Calendar Speaker will be Kathleen K. Treseder, Professor, Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UCI. Speech topic will be "What We Can Do About Climate Change: Local Action In OC". Email reservations to edlosmith [at] roadrunner.com
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Judge the Judges Panel Discussion Event
Event Date: January 23, 2020 - 6:00 pmAdd to Calendar
Ever wonder... How qualified is this judge?
Why are some judges appointed and others elected? What you can do to be better informed about judicial candidates?
Our panelists will address these questions and more in this lively discussion that will include representatives from the judiciary, the President of the North County San Diego League of Woman Voters, the San Diego County Bar Association and the Judicial Election Committee. Local Leagues connected to this event:
Speaker Series: Census2020
Event Date: January 23, 2020 - 6:00 pmAdd to Calendar January Speaker's series will be on the 2020 Census. It will be a panel discussion and will provide information about what is on the Census, why it is important, and what residents must do to complete the census. 
Speakers: Local Leagues connected to this event:
2020 Candidate Forum -- Nevada County Supervisor District 1
Event Date: January 23, 2020 - 6:00 pmAdd to Calendar A series of candidate forums will be held on five consecutive Thursdays starting January 9, at the Eric Rood Government Center in Nevada City. Moderated by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County, a nonpartisan organization, the forums are for congressional, state, and local offices to be on the March 3 Primary Election ballot. All official candidates were invited to the forums.
On Thursday, January 23, Nevada County Supervisor District 1 candidates will speak, with Heidi Hall, Michael Taylor, and Deborah Wilder expected. Local Leagues connected to this event:
Candidate Forum –State Senate District 5 and State Assembly District 12
Event Date: January 23, 2020 - 6:00 pmAdd to Calendar What: Candidate Forum –State Senate District 5 and State Assembly District 12
When: Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Where: Stanislaus County/City of Modesto Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto Local Leagues connected to this event:
A New Way to Vote in Orange County
Event Date: January 23, 2020 - 6:30 pmAdd to Calendar Learn about the new voting system in Orange County CA. League of Women Voters will present an explanation and answer all your questions. It's free!
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Central Orange County Area
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Candidate Forum for Carlsbad City Council District 1
Event Date: January 25, 2020 - 1:00 pmAdd to Calendar Join us to hear what the three candidates have to say about their vision for Carlsbad. Submit your questions and get answers.
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LWV 100th Anniversary Event
Event Date: January 26, 2020 - 4:00 pmAdd to Calendar
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Join us for a presentation of the documentary Iron Jawed Angels as part of the 100th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters |
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2020 Candidate Forum -- Nevada City Council
Event Date: January 27, 2020 - 6:00 pmAdd to Calendar Note: This forum was rescheduled from January 16 to January 27 due to weather conditions.
A series of candidate forums will be held on five consecutive Thursdays starting January 9, at the Eric Rood Government Center in Nevada City. Moderated by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County, a nonpartisan organization, the forums are for congressional, state, and local offices to be on the March 3 Primary Election ballot. All official candidates were invited to the forums. Local Leagues connected to this event:
2020 Great Decisions
Event Date: January 27, 2020 - 7:00 pmAdd to Calendar The League of Women Voters Benicia / Solano County will again co-sponsor The Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions program with the Benicia Public Library. Members and the public are welcome and encouraged to participate in this discussion program which focuses on international affairs. The group uses materials prepared by the Foreign Policy Association. We view a documentary on the topic of the week and participants are encouraged to read a chapter in the Great Decisions Briefing Book that covers material related to the video presentation and we discuss the is
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Hot Topics: Vote with the League!
Event Date: January 29, 2020 - 6:00 pmAdd to Calendar League members will discuss the upcoming ballot measures at the state, county and local level and, additionally, explain positions that the League may have taken on any of the measures. Questions from audience members will be welcome. Engaging questions and answers will be key part of the discussion of the measures on the March 3rd ballot. Sponsored by the LWVO Action committee.
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LA City Council District 2 Candidate Forum
Event Date: January 29, 2020 - 6:30 pmAdd to Calendar Council District 2 Candidate Forum
Sponsored by North Hollywood West Neighborhood Council. Moderated by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles.
NoHoWest.org/cd2-forum for more information
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LWV Solano County Candidate Forum District 2
Event Date: January 29, 2020 - 7:00 pmAdd to Calendar All members and the public are invited! Candidate Forum for those candidates running for Supervisorial District 2: Monica Brown, K. Patrice Williams, and Rochelle Sherlock. District 2 includes Benicia, Vallejo south of Georgia Street, Cordelia, and parts of Fairfield.
District 2 includes Benicia, approximately one half of the City of Vallejo in the southern section, Cordelia, and Green Valley.
Jan 29th at 7:00 pm
Benicia Public Library
150 East L Street
Benicia
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Lunch & Learn: Seven Essential Things to Know about Climate Change
Event Date: January 30, 2020 - 11:45 amAdd to Calendar Arrive between 11:45 and noon to place your order from a selected menu. Luncheon cost is $16 plus tax and tip. Attendees will take care of their own checks.
Speaker at 12:15. Seena Rhine, LWVSC Local, State and National Action Director, will present and discuss “Seven Essential Things to Know about Climate Change.” This is a foundation for learning more about this important topic. Local Leagues connected to this event:
Membership Meeting: Local Program Planning
Event Date: January 30, 2020 - 5:30 pmAdd to Calendar Local Program Planning is the time for all Leaguers to come together and decide what we will be doing for the next year––2020-2021. This year we are meeting in the A1AA conference room from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2020. We will provide light refreshments so you can come right after work and you won’t go hungry!
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2020 Candidate Forum -- U.S. Congress California District 1
Event Date: January 30, 2020 - 6:00 pmAdd to Calendar A series of candidate forums will be held on five consecutive Thursdays starting January 9, at the Eric Rood Government Center in Nevada City. Moderated by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County, a nonpartisan organization, the forums are for congressional, state, and local offices to be on the March 3 Primary Election ballot. All official candidates were invited to the forums. Local Leagues connected to this event:
LWV Solano County Candidate Forum District 5
Event Date: January 30, 2020 - 6:30 pmAdd to Calendar All members and the public are welcome! Solano County Candidate Forum District 5
Fifth District Candidates are: David Isom and Mitch Mashburn.
District 5 includes a portion of the eastern section of the City of Suisun, the northern section of Fairfield, a portion of the eastern part of the City of Vacaville, the City of Rio Vista, and the Elmira area.
Date & Time: Jan 30th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Location: Solano County Library, 1 Town Square, Vacaville
LWVTA Board Meeting
Event Date: January 30, 2020 - 7:00 pmAdd to Calendar The LWVTA meets on the last Thursday of each month except July and December. All Members are welcome to attend any board meeting. Only officers and directors have a vote.
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