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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:20240704T090000
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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:20240704T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T190000
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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:20240717T173000
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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: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:20240718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T133000
DTSTAMP: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:20240720T110000
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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:20240722T010000
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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: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: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: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: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:20240725T173000
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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: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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