Past Events - 2007-2008 - LWV of Los Angeles

Date	Time	Place	Description
Saturday, July 21, 2007	9:30AM - 2PM	Womens City Club 160 N. Oakland Ave Pasadena, CA 91101	Popovers in Pasadena. Summer League Day of the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County. The focus will be on immigration with keynote speaker Dr. Elliott Barkan speaking on the topic "American Immigration -- Another Revolution or Political Ploy?" Registration and map.
Saturday, August 11, 2007	1PM - 3PM	City Hall 200 North Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012	The Great LA Health Care Rally. Be part of LA's largest-ever health reform rally. Join the League of Women Voters and the OneCareNow.org Coalition Campaign for SB 840, which would establish a single-payer, publicly funded health care system for the State of California. Scheduled guests include Lily Tomlin, Lieutenant Governmor John Garamendi, State Senator Sheila Kuehl, and Dolores Huerta. Sign up as a participant or sponsor.
Thursday, August 16, 2007	10AM - 12PM	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District CDS/Professional Development Leadership Center 2802 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90405	School Finance Adequacy Community Engagement Training. The California School Boards Association (CSBA) and the Association of California School Administratrors (ACSA) invite you to join League members and participate in and evaluate a trial-run of a community engagement forum regarding school funding and education reform. This August 16 forum is a trial intended to be replicated in communities throughout the state. Gain a deeper understanding of education funding issues and help shape the content and delivery of community forums throughout California. RSVP your attendance to Lisa Burlison, Administrative Coordinator, CSBA Policy Analysis at 916-669-3357.
Monday, August 20, 2007	10:30AM - 2PM	Los Angeles Trade Tech College - CAFETERIA 400 West Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015-4108	The Revolving Door III. Please join us for the third in our series of community forums on our current correctional system. Nearly all of the 2.1 million people incarcerated nationwide will eventually be released. Come and hear what legislation and proposals are in the works to alleviate this critical problem! Join us in a discussion with: Congressman Adam Schiff, Co-Sponsor of The Second Chance Act; Brian Center, Los Angeles County Reentry Advisory Council; Kimberly Wong, Legislative/Policy Advisor to the Public Defender, Women's Re-entry Court; Community Assistance Agencies Flyer and map. RSVP by calling 213-368-1616 or click here to email RSVP.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008	7:30pm	Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave; West Hollywood, CA 90069	Iron Ladies of Liberia. Independent Lens and ITVS sponsor Film Screening of IRON LADIES OF LIBERIA by Daniel Junge, Siatta Scott-Johnson, Henry Ansbacher and Jonathan Stack She's already overcome tremendous obstacles to become the first woman ever elected president in Africa-now all she has to do is turn around Liberia -- a country devastated by unemployment, debt, corruption, and the legacy of civil war. Follow Ellen Johnson Sirleaf through her first year in office as she faces angry mobs, ambitious poll rivals, and high-ranking members of the international community. Her story is inspiring a new generation of leaders in Africa and around the world. Free, reservations required. Coffee and Dessert Reception Starting at 7 PM Panel discussion to follow film on the current state of Liberia and the role of women in politics RSVP: LACommunityCinema@gmail.com View Flyer
Saturday, March 01, 2008	8:30am-3:00pm	California State University Fullerton Titan Student Union 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92831	Judicial Independence. A Community Forum Judicial Independence: Is Our Democracy in Danger? Saturday March 1, 2008 California State University Fullerton Titan Student Union 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92831 8:30 Registration 9:15 Welcome 9:30 Greetings and Remarks: Janis R. Hirohama, Esq., President, League of Women Voters of California 9:45 Panel I "Challenges and Judicial Pressures" Moderator: Dean John Eastman, Chapman University School of Law Panelists: Justice Richard Aronson, CA Court of Appeal 4th District, Division 3 Judge Glenda Sanders, Orange County Superior Court Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, UCI Bren School of Law William Kopeny, Esq., Chair, State Bar Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation 11:30 Lunch: "The View from the Superior Court" Justice Ming William Chin, California Supreme Court 1:15 Panel II "Options and Potential Solutions" Moderator: Joseph Dunn, Esq., Former State Senator, CEO California Medical Association Panelists: Presiding Justice Joan Dempsey Klein, CA Court of Appeal, 2nd District, Division 3 Presiding Judge, Nancy Wieben Stock, Orange County Superior Court Judge Franz Miller, Orange County Superior Court Joseph Chairez, immediate past President OC Bar Association Michelle Reinglass, OC Lawyer, former President of the OC Bar Association 2:45- Final Remarks 3:00 Supported by OC ILO; LWV Education Fund; The Program on Constitutional & Legal Policy of the Open Society --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration Form Name_________________________________E-mail______________________Phone_______________ Address______________________________________________________________________________ City_________________________ State ____ ZIP_______ Send $35 Check or money order made payable to LWVNOC to 4547 Everest Circle, Cypress, CA 90630 Write "Judicial Independence Forum" in the Memo Phone: 714-828-8624 http://www.lwvnoc.org
Wednesday, March 05, 2008	6:00pm	Omni Hotel, 251 S Olive St, Los Angeles	Celebrating Leadership. LA League Fund Raiser Banquet, 6pm Reception, 7pm Banquet & Program. Honoring Ann Reiss Lane, Ed Avila, Marlene Canter, Kathay Feng
Thursday, March 06, 2008	10am-2pm	Women's City Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave, Pasadena, 20 (Pasadena Area LWV)	Women and Health Care Reform. A Public Forum Presented By The League of Women Voters Pasadena Area View flyer
Thursday, March 13, 2008	6pm	Public Library, Torrance Civic Center, 3301 Torrance Blvd, (Tri-League of Women Voters, 701 13th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.	The Initiative Process: Is This Any Way to Run a Government?. 6 pm dinner, 7 pm program, $10 Lasagna Supper. Robert Stern, Pres, Center for governmental Studies. Katy Geiss (Peggy@BeachVoter.org with any questions)
Thursday, March 27, 2008	11:30am-1:00pm	Sizzler, 1401 No. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, 12 (No Orange County LWV)	Immigration: The Puzzle Not Solved. Janna Evans, Regional Lead for Community Outreach, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services.
Saturday, March 29, 2008	9:30AM - 2PM	Almansor Court 700 S. Almansor St. Alhambra, CA 91801	LWV Los Angeles County Convention - The Role of a Stronger CEO. William Fujioka, the CEO of Los Angeles County, will speak on the role of the CEO in County Government. Details. LWVLA members who wish to participate as delegates should contact the office.
Saturday, March 29, 2008	12:00 noon		How happy are you with local media?. Join us for LOCAL MEDIA,DEMOCRACY & JUSTICE:A Southern California Regional Summit. 12 noon to 5:15 with reception to follow. View flyer
Thursday, April 10, 2008	9:30-1:30	Immanuel Presbyterian Church 3300 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010	League Day - Homelessness and Affordable Housing. Keynote speaker at lunch will beLos Angeles Councilman Bill Rosendahl. Representatives from the Mayor's office, the city Controller's Office, and Common Ground will participate in a panel discussion on homelessness and affordable housing. Cost: $15 To RSVP call Nima at 213-368-1616.
Monday, April 14, 2008-Thursday, April 24, 2008		Various	April Unit Meetings - Public Education in Los Angeles. What's up with Education in LA? Is the Los Angeles Unified School District improving or not? What are new models for education? Join us at an April Unit Meeting to find out about governance and accountability at LAUSD and how it compares with other school districts. Learn about the roles of the School Board, the Superintendent, the Mayor, and local schools. Discuss whether "any child is left behind." Find a Unit Meeting

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