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| September 2011 |
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September Unit Meetings.
Unit Meetings will begin meeting in the month of September!
This month unit meetings will focus on the 'Federal Government's Role on Education'.
Meeting dates and locations can be accessed at our units page.
Note: Locations and times are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm the meeting location and time.
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| Saturday, September 10, 2011 |
11am-1pm |
Double Tree Hotel Torrance/ South Bay
Salon A
21333 Hawthorne Blvd.,
Torrance, CA 90503 |
LWV Fall Kickoff Meeting; Choosing A New Voting System for L.A. County.
The Local Leagues of the South Bay are holding a lunch meeting
on the selection of a new LA County Voting System.
Kenneth Bennett of the Registrar/Recorders office will show a power-point presentation and talk about voting systems and how we are approaching the challenge of a new system for LA County.
Everyone is welcome and reservations for lunch are required.
Please see event announcement for reservation information.
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| Sunday, September 18, 2011 |
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The Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027 |
Los Angeles League Earns Film Credit.
The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles invites you to celebrate California Women's Suffrage Centennial at the Autry National Center! LWVLA will participate by registering voters throughout the day.
Among the day's activities will be a screening of a new documentary: "The Sixth Star: California Women Win the Vote!"
Make your own suffragist sash and go on a "Hands-On History" tour highlighting women's contributions to the West. Festivities include the opening of The Girl Scout's West, an exhibition curated by a Girl Scout for her Gold
To volunteer, please contact Fran Lapides: voterservice@lwvlosangeles.org.
-Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
-Museum admission rates apply/free for Autry members
Schedule of Events:
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Gold Rush: Artwork by Girl Scouts
11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.: Noon Story Time+
11:30 a.m. Screening of "The Sixth Star: California Women Win the Vote!"
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Docent Led Tour
1:30 p.m.: Third Sunday Jam With the Western Music Association:
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Family Tour
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| October 2011 |
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October Unit Meetings: Federal Role in Education, K-12, Equity issues.
This month unit meetings will continue their focus on the 'Federal Government's Role on Education' with the last of a two part presentation on the subject.
Meeting dates and locations can be accessed at our units page.
Note: Locations and times are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm the meeting location and time.
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| Monday, October 3, 2011 |
7:00pm |
Oak Forest Estates Club House
32100 Triunfo Canyon Road,
Westlake |
Candidate Forum: Westlake Village.
Members of our voter service committee will be managing a candidate forum this evening. Event is open to the public.
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| Wednesday, October 5, 2011 |
7:30pm |
Downtown Independent Theater
251 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
Direct Democracy: The Cause of California's Problems or the Solution?.
The Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Process - Join the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles, Zocalo Public Square and the California Supreme Court Historical Society on October 5, 2011 in a local discussion on the triumphs and tribulations of our 100 years of experience with the initiate, referendum, and recall process known as direct democracy.
Immediate registration is encouraged. Reservations. For more event information visit our What's New? page.
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| Sunday, October 9, 2011 |
5:30-9:00pm |
Miyako Hybrid Hotel
21381 S. Western Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501 |
Celebrating 100 Years: California Women Winning Right to Vote.
Join the League of Women Voters Torrance Area in celebrating the Women of California who won the right to vote in 1911. On October 9, 2011. LWV Torrance will tell the story of women's victory and the path they took to win that right.
Sheila Kuehl, former State Legislator and women's rights activist will tell the story of the first woman ever to vote in California. The MC for the evening is former Managing Editor of the Daily Breeze and very funny lady Jean Adelsman.
For reservations and more event information, please see event announcement.
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| Tuesday, October 18, 2011 |
6:30pm |
City of Culver City - City Hall
9770 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232 |
Candidate Forum: Culver City.
League of Women Voters' Culver City Unit with assistance from Culver City Council PTA will conduct a School Board candidate forum on Tuesday evening, October 18.
Audience members will be seated and invited to submit written questions beginning at 6:30 p.m., and live video coverage will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Thea Brodkin, a long-time League member who resides in Santa Monica, will be the impartial moderator.
Please visit the League's award-wining website, SmartVoter.org, for more information about all CCUSD candidates.
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| Saturday, October 22, 2011 |
9:30am-2:00pm |
Rio Hondo Country Club
10627 Old River School Road
Downey, CA 90240 |
L.A. County Fall League Day.
The LWV of Los Angeles County ILO invites you to attend Fall League Day - "Redistricting in Review".
Speaker: Jodie Filkins Webber, Commissioner, CA Citizens Redistricting Commission.
Cost: $25, includes buffet lunch.
Reservation: Required. Please send your name and check to:
LWV/LAC Treasurer
1259 Winchester Ave.,
Glendale, CA 91201
See flyer for additional event information.
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| November 2011 |
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November Unit Meetings.
This month our neighborhood units meetings will focus on the recent changes in the Criminal Justice system.
Unit meetings are open to the public.
Unit meetings dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Call the League office at (213)368-1616 or contact the unit chair prior to attending the meeting.
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| Monday, November 7, 2011 |
1:00-4:00pm |
The California Endowment
1000 N. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
Realignment Community Forum.
The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles and the Violence Prevention Coalition invite you to the 'Realignment Community Forum' (post event webcast available from home page.)
How is AB 109 being implemented? What is realignment?
Enjoy a panel discussion on AB 109. Panelists include: Reaver Bingham, Deputy Chief, L.A. County Department of Probation; Brad Carson, HUB Deputies; Erick Cerda, HUB Deputies.
We will also feature a panel on the community response to reentry. Panelists include: Brian Biery, Flintridge Center
Mary Weaver; Kruti Parekh, Youth Justice Coalition & Free L.A. High School.
For additional event information and RSVP information make sure you view the event flyer.
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| December 2011 |
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December Unit Meetings.
This month our neighborhood meetings will provide the opportunity for members to make recommendations concerning possible program issues for the League. Please join us at a local unit meeting to present and discuss ideas in person.
Unit meetings are open to the public.
Unit meetings dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Call the League office at (213)368-1616 or contact the unit chair prior to attending the meeting.
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| Saturday, December 10, 2011 |
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
League of Women Voters of L.A. Bldg.
Auditorium, 2nd floor
3303 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010 |
Civic Education/League Day: "The Rules Have Changed: How to Survive Redistricting, the Top 2 Primaries, and More!".
Join us for an exciting League Day that will feature speakers on the "Redistricting / New Primary System".
Event is open to the public flyer.
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| Tuesday, January 10, 2012 |
6:30 p.m. |
Los Angeles Harbor College
Miller Recital Hall
1111 Figueroa Place,
Wilmington, CA 90744 |
Candidate Forum: City of L.A. Council District 15.
The candidate forum is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles and UCLA's Office of Government and Community Relations. Forum will be moderated by Frances Talbott-White, LWVLA.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Event is open to the public.
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