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SUMMARY:Lunch With the League! (Wednesday 8/14/24)
DESCRIPTION:Meet and chat with your League friends in-person at our no-host lunch. Reconnect and get caught up with current Leaguers as well as meet new friends!  Join us for lunch at Bar Camino\, 1470 North Broadway\, Walnut Creek. There’s easy and affordable parking across the street at the library parking lot.These lunches have been really fun\, with some new friends joining us. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone! Please email Janet Hoy at janet@lwvdv.org to let her know you’re coming.We’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/lunch-with-the-league-wednesday-8-14-24/
LOCATION:Bar Camino\, 1470 North Broadway\,\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leadership Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:While being a “leader” is usually a position\, leadership is a practice anyone can use any place any time.  Through building relationships\, communicating clearly\, leading by example\, and celebrating the contributions of others\, any League member can work to empower voters and defend democracy through leadership in everyday life. The LWVBC invites you to join fellow members in a 2-hour leadership development workshop where we will explore paths to engagement outside of positional leadership roles.  The workshop will be facilitated by League Co-President Janet Rechtman\, who\, prior to retirement\, led leadership development workshops for the J.W. Fanning Institute of Leadership Development at University of Georgia.   We will meet on Sunday\, August 11 from 1 to 3 PM at First Baptist Church\, 850 Palmetto Ave.\, in Chico.  
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/leadership-development-workshop/
LOCATION:Chico First Baptist Church\, 850 Palmetto Avenue\, Chico\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Center For Common Ground GOTV Postcard Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Get Out The Vote (GOTV) postcarding event for the general election! We have partnered with the Center for Common Ground (CFCG) to send postcards to Black women voters in Texas. Is Postcarding Effective? YES!Hard data from the last several years of CFCG postcarding work have yielded the encouraging fact that postcarding increases voter engagement and reaches voters who do not have a phone number on file or may not have mobile phones for texting outreach. Click here to see the CFCG report. And here is a one-pager with some eye-popping data.  We will provide all the material; all you have to do is show up ready to write!Please RSVP to Lucia Tedesco (see her contact info below) to receive the address.
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/center-for-common-ground-gotv-postcard-event/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T190000
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SUMMARY:Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) - a fairer way to Elect your Representatives?
DESCRIPTION:A presentation on the Ranked Choice Voting System by the Santa Clara County League of Women Voters Civil Discourse Committee.A discusssion about the potential advantages of this system:Open the field to more candidates?Get more voters to the polls?Get quicker election results?Confuse VotersAnd more!Our speakers include:Assoc. Prof. Jason McDaniel of SFSUSteve Chessin\, President\, Californians for Electoral Reform (CFR)Our Experts will discuss:Who uses this method? How well does it work?  What are your questions?Sign up for this event now!Registration  
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/ranked-choice-voting-rcv-a-fairer-way-to-elect-your-representatives/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T190000
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with the League - Ventura - 1st Wednesday of the month (back in person for Happy Hour) - Location Change due to County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Due to the County Fair\, this month we’re meeting at Yolanda’s Mexican Cafe.  At 5:30 for Happy HourLet’s Get Acquainted!  Talk about local issues or just enjoy a relaxing social get-together. Join us for happy hour.  Have a glass of wine.  Bring a friend or two.  RSVP to Matty(Formerly known as Meet the Members)
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/happy-hour-with-the-league-ventura-1st-wednesday-of-the-month-back-in-person-for-happy-hour-location-change-due-to-county-fair/
LOCATION:Yolanda’s Mexican Cafe\, 2753 East Main Street\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T173000
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with the League - Ventura - 1st Wednesday of the month (back in person for Happy Hour)
DESCRIPTION:We’re back in person at Aloha Steakhouse in downtown Ventura.  At 5:30 for Happy HourLet’s Get Acquainted!  Talk about local issues or just enjoy a relaxing social get-together. Join us for happy hour.  Have a glass of wine.  Bring a friend or two.  RSVP to Matty(Formerly known as Meet the Members)
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/happy-hour-with-the-league-ventura-1st-wednesday-of-the-month-back-in-person-for-happy-hour-7/
LOCATION:Aloha Steakhouse\, 364 S. California St.\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T210000
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SUMMARY:National Night Out
DESCRIPTION:We will run a voter outreach table at a National Night Out block party in Belle Haven (Menlo Park) on Tuesday\, August 6th\, taking place between Mt. Olive Church and Hamilton Park\, from 6 to 9 PM. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Our regular Voter Service volunteers will receive an invitation\, and we welcome LWVSSMC members who are free that night to come on down\, volunteer at the booth\, and enjoy the festivities.  Please email our Director of Voter Services\, Geoff Ryder\, at covotersvc@lwvssmc.org if you can join us. 
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/national-night-out/
LOCATION:Between Mt. Olive Church and Hamilton Park\, Hamilton Park\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260721T214008Z
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SUMMARY:Moderator Training for Candidate Forums
DESCRIPTION:Kicking off the month of August\, Voter Services leaders have scheduled a second moderator training session on Tuesday\, August 6\, on the 2nd floor of the Walnut Creek Library at 6 pm. Currently\, the team is scheduling dates for Candidate Forums with partner groups like PTA\, AAUW\, etc.  As we solidify the calendar\, the team will be reaching out to members for help with timing\, distributing question cards\, and sorting. If you are interested in helping at any of these forums\, please email voter.services@lwvdv.org Stay tuned for information about upcoming voter registration opportunities.
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/moderator-training-for-candidate-forums/
LOCATION:Walnut Creek Library\, 1644 North Broadway \, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94596\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T180000
DTSTAMP:20240724T043209Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat (August 3)
DESCRIPTION:Kick off month of August by joining members of the LWV of Southwest Santa Clara Valley for coffee (or tea if you prefer). This is an informal session to get to know our members and our community. The event will be held in Saratoga\, near West Valley College. The address will be emailed to you. Make sure you enter a working email address in the registration form. You do not need to be a member of the LWV to attend this event. Everyone is welcome to attend and share their thoughts.
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/coffee-chat-august-3/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T180000
DTSTAMP:20240708T040109Z
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SUMMARY:Training 2: Inclusive Language Basics and the LWC People First Language Guide
DESCRIPTION:Training 2: Inclusive Language Basics and the LWC People First Language GuideTuesday\, July 30\, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PMRegister using this link.Dr. Ninochka McTaggart will explain what inclusive language is and the key concepts related to this term. Additionally\, there will be a walkthrough of the LWVC People First Language Guide to demonstrate how inclusive language guides can be used to implement inclusive language practices. This guide aims to standardize the terminology used by staff\, volunteers\, and local Leagues in both advocacy and educational work. The webinar will conclude with an analysis of why inclusive language matters and how it can promote a more positive and cohesive organizational culture. The webinar is designed to assist League volunteers and staff in using people-first language and avoiding terminology with negative connotations.The beginning of this webinar will be recorded\, but we will stop recording during the open discussion session so attendees can feel more comfortable sharing.
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/training-2-inclusive-language-basics-and-the-lwc-people-first-language-guide/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240725T173000
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DTSTAMP:20240709T040400Z
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SUMMARY:Water Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Holyoke\, Ph.D is a professor of political science at Fresno State. His most recent book is “Water Politics: The Fragmentation of Western Water Policy”.His research focuses on American interest groups and lobbying\, the development of western water policy\, and charter schools and education policy. Members and guest welcome\, no charge – Light refreshments 
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/water-seminar/
LOCATION:Stone Soup Community Room\, 1345 E Bulldog Ln Ste 4\, Fresno\, CA\, 93710\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240725T144500
DTSTAMP:20240506T131124Z
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SUMMARY:Coast North Book Club July 2024
DESCRIPTION:Book Title – The Year of Living ConstitutionallyAuthor: A. J. Jacobs   Goodreads Review The North Book Club meets monthly on the fourth Thursday.  All are welcome to attend.  Send email to contact below to RSVP.  
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/coast-north-book-club-july-2024/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T183000
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SUMMARY:Community Town Hall on Affordable Housing: What Can We As A Community Agree On?
DESCRIPTION:Community Town Hall on Affordable Housing\, hosted by League of Women Voters of Torrance Area in partnership with Braver Angels Alliance LA Chapter.THE ISSUE State-wide limited housing supply to support current & projected population State law requires each city to have a plan to achieve increased housingTHE CONCERNS People who work in our cities can’t afford to live here      Teachers\, first responders\, retail\, technology\, industrial People who grew up here can’t afford to live here Density      Eliminating R-1 Zoning      Construction of new large apartments & condos      Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Traffic Infrastructure demandsWHAT CAN WE AS A COMMUNITY AGREE ON?How can our communities achieve these requirements in an acceptable way? Through a moderated discussion\, work together with your community to findcommon ground in addressing the issue of affordable housing. Join our town hall to have a voice as we share our concerns and values.MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD – discussion will be summarized and forwarded to city & state officials 
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/community-town-hall-on-affordable-housing-what-can-we-as-a-community-agree-on/
LOCATION:Torrance Airport Community Room\, 3301 Airport Drive\, Torrance\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T190000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual LWVSSMC Ice Cream Crawl
DESCRIPTION:We’re back for a second outing! It’s like a pub crawl but with ice cream and boba tea. Have fun with food and drink and your League friends! We will meet at SF Gelateria at 2621 Broadway\, Downtown Redwood City\, and walk along Broadway\, visiting two boba shops along our path to Humphrey Slocombe Ice Cream at the intersection of Jefferson Ave. No registration is required.
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/2nd-annual-lwvssmc-ice-cream-crawl/
LOCATION:SF Gelateria\, 2621 Broadway\, Redwood City\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T180000
DTSTAMP:20240708T040109Z
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SUMMARY:Training 1: DEI 101:  Key Elements of DEI and Why It Matters
DESCRIPTION:Training 1: DEI 101:  Key Elements of DEI and Why It MattersTuesday\, July 23\, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PMRegister using this link.This upcoming webinar focuses on the critical components of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI). Dr. Ninochka McTaggart will delve into the definitions of these elements and lay the groundwork for understanding DEI basics. The webinar will explore the interconnectedness of these elements and provide a deeper understanding of key terms and concepts related to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. This will empower participants to engage in informed discussions and play a role in fostering inclusive environments.The beginning of this webinar will be recorded\, but we will stop recording during the open discussion session so attendees can feel more comfortable sharing. 
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/training-1-dei-101-key-elements-of-dei-and-why-it-matters/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240722T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240722T143000
DTSTAMP:20240715T184751Z
CREATED:20240712T040906Z
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SUMMARY:Member Orientation - Learn more about LWVDV! (7/22/24)
DESCRIPTION:We hold orientations for members and guests quarterly\, to give an overview of the League’s history\, mission\, procedures\, current priorities\, and how you can get involved. We’ve got an important election coming up and we’ll be busy with all things Voter Services. Come find out how you can help inform voters and defend democracy!If you have recently joined LWVDV\, if you would like to come as a guest to learn about the League\, or if you are a member who wants to get more involved\, we hope you will attend!Please email Cathleen Kirk at membership@lwvdv.org to RSVP by Sunday\, July 21. Cathleen will email you the Zoom link. (If you’ve already given your RSVP to Cathleen\, you do not need to RSVP again.)
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/member-orientation-learn-more-about-lwvdv-7-22-24/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T133000
DTSTAMP:20240705T035600Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Recruitment Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Get involved and make a difference in our community! Your voice matters\, and we offer numerous ways to participate in local democracy. Whether you’re passionate about voter education\, interested in candidate forums\, or want to help with voter registration\, we have opportunities for every skill set and schedule. By volunteering\, you’ll help ensure fair elections\, promote civic engagement\, and strengthen our democratic process. Join us at the Volunteer Recruitment Picnic (lunch will be provided) to learn more about current initiatives and how you can contribute to positive change right here in our County.Come learn how YOU can help with:  Candidate Forums – Pros & Cons – Voter Registration – Food to Election Workers – Election Site Observers – Observer Corps – Election Workers (Vote Centers\, Election Office – temp County employment)RSVP: lwvvc.info@gmail.com or (805) 303-1476 by July 13thSend Questions to: lwvvc.info@gmail.com
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/volunteer-recruitment-picnic/
LOCATION:Camarillo Community Center\, 1605 E Burnley St\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T133000
DTSTAMP:20240716T041803Z
CREATED:20240716T041803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T041803Z
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SUMMARY:Death vs. Dollars Series: Is Housing Healthcare?
DESCRIPTION:Death vs. Dollars – the next event in the League of Women Voters Bay Area public health series “Is Housing Healthcare – the impact of housing instability and housing quality on our health” is on July 18th from noon to 1:15 pm on Zoom.We will spotlight the increased health risks of unstable and poor-quality living conditions on our health outcomes and discuss whether housing is a health related social need. County of Santa Clara Supervisor Cindy Chavez; Alison Cingolani\, Policy Manager\, SV@Home; and Melissa Jones\, Executive Director of BARHI\, will share their expertise.[[{“fid”:”3527337″\,”view_mode”:”full”\,”fields”:{“format”:”full”\,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:”panel images”\,”field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]”:false\,”field_file_description[und][0][value]”:””}\,”type”:”media”\,”field_deltas”:{“1”:{“format”:”full”\,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:”panel images”\,”field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]”:false\,”field_file_description[und][0][value]”:””}}\,”attributes”:{“alt”:”panel images”\,”height”:”195″\,”width”:”390″\,”class”:”media-element file-full”\,”data-delta”:”1″}}]] The series is based on the premise: “Social policy is health policy. Economic policy is health policy. Education policy is health policy.” We are addressing these goals:Highlight the role of public health in “addressing the underlying causes of a disease or injury before they occur\, promote healthy behaviors\, and control the spread of outbreaks and promoting health care equity\, quality and accessibility”.Examine myriad factors that cause health care issues and extra health care costs\, the social justice issues encompassing race\, gender\, housing\, criminal justice\, climate\, poverty\, and gun violence.Develop awareness of the depth\, breadth\, complexity\, and severity of the issues\, and the causes that perpetuate them.The goal of LWV Bay Area is to raise awareness of the importance and value of the public health system to our communities as a vital part of the civic health continuum of the League in empowering voters and defending democracy\, and to highlight the social determinants of health.Is health a matter of personal responsibility or a public\, collective good?On July 18th\, 12-1:15pm\, via ZOOM\, we are presenting this latest picture of public health issues.Register Today
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/death-vs-dollars-series-is-housing-healthcare/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T131500
DTSTAMP:20240715T041600Z
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SUMMARY:Death vs. Dollars: The Impact of Housing Instability & Housing Quality on Our Health
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of the (SF) Bay Area presents this event as the next in its series on public health issues.Thus will spotlight the increased health risks of unstable and poor quality living conditions on our health outcomes\, and discuss whether housing is a health related social need.  The discussion will be led by:Cindy Chavez – Santa Clara County SupervisorAlison Cingolani – Policy Manager of SV @ HomeMelissa Jones – Executive Director of BARHIThe series is based on the premise: “Social policy is health policy. Economic policy is health policy. Education policy is health policy.” We are addressing these goals:Highlight the role of public health in “addressing the underlying causes of a disease or injury before they occur\, promote healthy behaviors\, and control the spread of outbreaks and promoting health care equity\, quality and accessibility”.Examine myriad factors that cause health care issues and extra health care costs\, the social justice issues encompassing race\, gender\, housing\, criminal justice\, climate\, poverty\, and gun violence.Develop awareness of the depth\, breadth\, complexity\, and severity of the issues\, and the causes that perpetuate them.The series goal is to raise awareness of the importance and value of the public health system to our communities as a vital part of the civic health continuum of the League in empowering voters and defending democracy\, and to highlight the social determinants of health.Register Here 
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/death-vs-dollars-the-impact-of-housing-instability-housing-quality-on-our-health/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T193000
DTSTAMP:20240705T035601Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with the League - Oxnard/Pt.Hueneme/Camarillo/TO - 3rd Wednesday of month (by Zoom until further notice)
DESCRIPTION:Come meet League members by Zoom on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.Learn about what we are doing and join us as we carry out our mission:  Empowering Voters\, Defending DemocracyBring your favorite beverage and a friend or two.RSVP to Kay
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/happy-hour-with-the-league-oxnard-pt-hueneme-camarillo-to-3rd-wednesday-of-month-by-zoom-until-further-notice-7/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T190000
DTSTAMP:20240708T040110Z
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SUMMARY:John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action
DESCRIPTION:July 17\, 2024\, marks the fourth anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s death! On that day\, we will come together in events across the country to commemorate his death and\, more importantly\, his life work to secure voting rights for all people.With the ongoing attack on democracy\, the events will highlight the urgency of this moment in our history. We intend to educate\, motivate\, and activate our community to work towards the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act\, the Freedom to Vote Act\, the Native American Voting Rights Act\, and DC Statehood.
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/john-lewis-national-day-of-commemoration-and-action/
LOCATION:Civic Center Plaza\, 250 Hamilton Ave\, Palo Alto\, 94301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240704T140000
DTSTAMP:20240701T034829Z
CREATED:20240701T034829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T034829Z
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SUMMARY:Menlo Park 4th of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun and celebrate at the July 4 Family Parade and Festival in Menlo Park!Swing by our voter education table to learn more while enjoying the festivities.We can’t wait to celebrate with you!Volunteer OpportunityWant to help us run the table? Reach out to our President\, Betsy Colby! We’d love to have you join us! 
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/menlo-park-4th-of-july-celebration/
LOCATION:Burgess Park\,  501 Laurel Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240704T170000
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SUMMARY:Fourth of July Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Fourth of July Festival in downtown Redwood City.
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/fourth-of-july-festival/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T190000
DTSTAMP:20240615T032624Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with the League - Ventura - 1st Wednesday of the month (back in person for Happy Hour)
DESCRIPTION:We’re back in person at Aloha Steakhouse in downtown Ventura.  At 5:30 for Happy HourLet’s Get Acquainted!  Talk about local issues or just enjoy a relaxing social get-together. Join us for happy hour.  Have a glass of wine.  Bring a friend or two.  RSVP to Matty(Formerly known as Meet the Members)
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/happy-hour-with-the-league-ventura-1st-wednesday-of-the-month-back-in-person-for-happy-hour-6/
LOCATION:Aloha Steakhouse\, 364 S. California St.\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240630T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240630T140000
DTSTAMP:20240517T133507Z
CREATED:20240517T133507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T133507Z
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SUMMARY:Political Book Club May 2024
DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, the film “Green Book” won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It depicts the journey of a working-class Italian-American bouncer serving as the driver for an African-American classical pianist during a tour through the racially segregated American South in the 1960s. The movie’s title alludes to the “Negro Motorist Green Book\,” a guidebook offering safe travel accommodations for African-Americans during the Jim Crow era.  For those interested in learning more about the “Green Book\,” please join our upcoming Political Book Club meeting where we will discuss “Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America” by Candacy Taylor. This New York Times Notable Book is the first to delve into the historical significance and lasting impact of the Green Book. The meeting will be held at the end of June. More details will follow. If you are interested in joining the book club\, please email Victoria Zhang at zhlihui@yahoo.com. Victoria Zhang\, Chair\, Political Book Club
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/political-book-club-may-2024/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T190000
DTSTAMP:20240602T015925Z
CREATED:20240602T015925Z
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SUMMARY:Turn Up and Turn Out for One Person\, One Vote
DESCRIPTION:The League of the US has launched One Person\, One Vote\, a long-term campaign to build the movement to end the Electoral College. We will move our nation beyond the archaic Electoral College and toward true representation.Join the League as it brings together a panel of experts to speak to our Convention audience. The League will livestream this panel on Facebook and invite you to join in hearing them share their views on why the Electoral College has existed for so long and how we will dismantle this system and build a democracy powered by the people\, for the people\, ALL the people.Moderated by:Celina Stewart\, Chief Counsel\, LWVUSPanel:Na’ilah Amaru\, Advocacy & Policy StrategistCarolyn Dupont\, University of Kentucky professor\, historian around Electoral CollegeKeesha Gaskins-Nathan\, Program Director\, Democratic Practice- US\, Rockefeller BrothersThe panel will stream through Facebook and will later be available on YouTube.
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/turn-up-and-turn-out-for-one-person-one-vote/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T173000
DTSTAMP:20240621T033747Z
CREATED:20240621T033747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T033747Z
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SUMMARY:LWV Fresno (et.al) vs. County of Fresno General Plan
DESCRIPTION:This month’s meeting will review our lawsuit challenging Fresno County’s revision of the General Plan.  Our League expert\, Radley Reep\, will join attorney Michelle Black and Jeremy Clar\, Sierra Club legal chair\, for this lively discussion.The history of our involvement with the County General Plan\, our successful suit in the Friant Ranch case\, and our current position will be discussed.   Join the meeting via Zoom here. Here’s some background on the plan and the lawsuit: Fresno’s new General Plan blows past California climate goals by 300% Groups call environmental foul on Fresno County zoning plan Fresno County’s blueprint for growth may lead to a bleak future of urban sprawl 
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/lwv-fresno-et-al-vs-county-of-fresno-general-plan/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T144500
DTSTAMP:20240506T131125Z
CREATED:20240506T131125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T131125Z
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SUMMARY:Coast North Book Club June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Book Title – James: A NovelAuthor: Percivel Everett   Goodreads Review The North Book Club meets monthly on the fourth Thursday.  All are welcome to attend.  Send email to contact below to RSVP.  
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/coast-north-book-club-june-2024/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240630T234500
DTSTAMP:20240622T033719Z
CREATED:20240622T033719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T033719Z
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters 2024 National Convention
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 National Convention will occur June 27-June 30 at the Washington Hilton in Washington\, DC\, and online.In-person and virtual delegates will have the opportunity to participate in our Convention Plenary and vote on our 2024–2026 Program\, 2024–2026 budget\, 2024–2026 LWVUS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee\, and submitted bylaws amendments.Other Convention activities include a pre-convention Lobby Day on Thursday\, a reception and dinner on Saturday night showcasing local DC culture\, and a variety of breakout sessions hosted by all levels of League.When: June 27 – 30\, 2024Where: Washington\, DC\, at the Washington Hilton and onlineWhat: Delegates from all Leagues will vote on our 2024 – 2026 Program\, 2024 – 2026 budget\, 2024 – 2026 LWVUS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee\, and submit bylaws amendments.There will also be opportunities to network with fellow League members\, participate in various workshops and trainings\, and hear from dynamic speakers. 
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/league-of-women-voters-2024-national-convention-5/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T110000
DTSTAMP:20240618T033112Z
CREATED:20240618T033112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T033112Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Caucus
DESCRIPTION:What is a caucus?It’s a conversation among people with a common set of beliefs\, usually about political issues.What is The Wednesday Caucus?It’s a conversation among people who believe\, along with the League of Women Voters\, that democracy is not a spectator sport. It’s a group of people who want to share information\, camaraderie\, and courage. Will you join us?Bring your coffee and come for a small-group online discussion.Learn from League members and guests.Bring your questions about the League’s work in all its policy and program areas.Contribute a resource you’ve found helpful.Gather energy and enthusiasm for the democracy-strengthening work YOU want to do.Join our Caucus host online on the last Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. for a lively hour.Our next meeting will be Wednesday\, June 26\, 2024.Everyone is welcome. Please register using the button.See you at The Wednesday Caucus!
URL:https://lwvc.org/event/wednesday-caucus-5/
LOCATION:CA
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