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Town Hall on the Federal Judiciary Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 7 PM EST (4 PM PST)Online via Microsoft TeamsThe LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study Committee has been working hard preparing materials for League members to consider as we move toward consensus meetings on the federal judiciary. LWVUS has arranged a Town Hall meeting with leading experts, including Alicia Bannon of the Brennan Center, Thomas Berry of the CATO Institute, and Errin Martin of NVG LLC to ensure League members are as prepared as possible. The Town Hall will allow League members to learn more about the Federal Judiciary an

 Your are Invited to attend: AAUW BRANCH MEETINGHomeless WomenWhy are senior women the fastest growing demographic in our homeless population?What is the current situation in Chico for unhoused women?Do our generalized, judgmental opinions about them match reality?Three very knowledgeable women, who have firsthand experience, will join us for presentations, stories and a panel Q&A session.We will be very fortunate to hear fromHillary Crosby, Executive Director of Safe SpaceTaylor Storey, Executive Director of True North/Torres ShelterNatalie Conrad with the stories of homeless women wit

 Join our League's annual Program Planning Meeting. This is an important meeting for us to brainstorm and set the League's goals for 2025. We will discuss our priorities and decide where and how to focus our resources for the next year.  All are welcome! Bring your ideas and suggestions. LWV-SWSCV Team ------------------------Thanks,LWV-SWSCV Team

   League of Women Voters of Butte County               The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages  informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.  Board Agenda: February 11, 2025  5:30 PM ON ZOOM To Join the Board Meeting on Zoom, please email to receive the zoom link:   [email the League] League of Women Voters of Butte County   Agenda Item PurposeActionPresenterMaterialsTime1Approve MinutesReviewApprovePresEmailed2 min2

The League of Women Voters Monterey County will present a talk on "Civics Education and Media Literacy" featuring guest speaker Dr. Daisy Martin, on Wednesday, February 12th, at 12 noon on Zoom.  Dr. Martin is the Founding Director of The History and Civics Project at UC Santa Cruz. She works with K-12 teachers of History and Civics and she taught in California public high schools. She has recently helped Jefferson Union School District implement the California Civic Seal of Engagement.  She led regional and state workshops on media literacy. Dr.

Celebrate Black History Month-LompocSunday, February 16, 2025 Starting at 2:00pm.Lompoc Library, 501 E North Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436, USACelebrate Black History Month with Music, Arts & Crafts, Resource Fair and more.

Program Planning is your voice.  Where should we engage; where can we make a difference and how will we go about that?  Shall we do community education or advocacy on an issue?It takes the enthusiasm and interest of our members & community to keep our programs vital. Join us on February 18th at 6 pm via zoom for our annual Program Planning discussion.  It is part of what makes the League a grassroots organization with every member's opportunity to influence the selection of issues on which the local and state Leagues will focus our time, talent and money. Where do you see us putting our

Join us at our February Meet and LearnThursday, February 20, 2025 11:30 AMGather - 2424 McHenry Avenue(Entrance on north side of building)BioEconomy, Agriculture, & Manufacturing InitiativeKaren Warner, Founder/CEO BEAM Circularwith Bri Gonzalez, Community Partnerships ManagerLearn about this coalition of public and private partners working to align the resources, policies, talent and innovation necessary to transform waste into economic and environmental solutions for local communities in our region.No-host Lunch meeting ($20)Reservations and payment in advance are required. Please mai

60th Anniversary of the Selma JubileeJoin us on Zoom  for a conversation with LWVUS CEO Celina Stewart and Catrena Norris Carter, CEO, Salute to Selma, Attny. Fred Gray & Fred Gray Jr., and Rhonda Briggins. Featuring a performance by Tay Powers. Registration required.

LWVTA Meet & Greet with the President and GuestOn Sunday, February 23rd, please join us for a meet & greet with LWVTA’s Social Policy Director, Sharon Alexander, in west Torrance. This is a time for members to get to know each other and the League and for their guests or other interested parties to see what we are about. RSVP via email and the address will be shared to your email.

Learn About League LeadershipWed., Feb. 26, 5:30pm-6:30pmSun., March 2, 3 pm - 4 pm Learn more about League Leadership functions at the local, state, and national level and about the many roles that allow the League to accomplish Making Democracy Work. An RSVP would be appreciated, but not required.  Please email us at lwvbutte [at] gmail.com.  

Guest speaker is Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley. Supervisor Foley is going to speak about sustainability efforts in the County. Her accomplishments include: advocating for small businesses, championing climate action, creating solutions to reduce homelessness, improving the access and quality of mental healthcare, and increasing neighborhood safety.Make your reservation by Sunday, February 23 by emailing lunchwithleague [at] lwvnoc.org

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The League Federal Judiciary Study is now open and study materials are available. Our chapter will be hosting two events to prepare our local consensus:A) Thursday, February 27th viewing of the Overview and survey materials (RSVP)B) Thursday, March 20th, preparing consensus for submitting to LWVUS (RSVP)