Making Democracy Work
We sponsor meetings and events for the public and League members
| Date | Time | Place | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 22, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | CA Federation of Teachers Office 1330 Broadway, Suite 1601 Oakland |
LWV Oakland: Hot Topics Technology Comes to Oakland. |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Ellen Driscoll Playhouse 325 Highland Ave. Piedmont 4/30/13 - Parkway Theater Oakland |
Diversity Film Series "Out in America". "Out In America" is a collection of unique, transformative stories and inspiring personal narratives told through the lens of the country's most prominent LGBT figures and pioneers, as well as many average, yet extraordinary,citizens from Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender communities.After the film, the Queer-Straight Alliance at Piedmont High School will discuss challenges for young people who are out or not yet out in America. |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Beach School Auditorium 100 Lake Piedmont |
Chemicals in Everyday Products. Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH. Dr. Woodruff is a national expert on how exposure to environmental chemicals affects early development. She is Director of the UCSF Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment. |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2013 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | 502 Boulevard Way Piedmont |
LWVP Board Meeting. All members welcome. |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2013 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Scott's Seafood Restaurant 2 Broadway, Jack London Square Oakland |
LWV Oakland All-City Luncheon. |
| Thursday, May 9, 2013 | All Day | Everywhere you go | Bike to Work Day. Piedmont Connect's Green Transportation group will be hosting an "Energizer Station" in the Ace Hardware parking lot (1221 Grand Ave., Piedmont) from 6-9 a.m. If you are biking or walking to work or school that day, stop by for some refreshments, a goody bag, and moral support! For general information about Bike to Work in the East Bay, go to http://www.ebbc.org. |
| Friday, May 10, 2013 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 216 Hampton Road Piedmont |
Annual Meeting and Luncheon.
Meeting at 9:30 a.m., program at 11:00 a.m.,luncheon at 12:00.
Assemblymember Nancy Skinner will be our guest speaker. Nancy currently chairs the Assembly Rules Committee and formerly served as chair of the Assembly's Natural Resources Committee. She is author of the gun safety bill, AB 48, which will require ammunition buyers to show identification, sellers to be licensed and to report their sales to the Department of Justice. The bill, which has passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee, also makes it illegal for gun owners to buy parts that turn their guns into assault-style weapons. Reservation for lunch: Send check for $25 payable to LWVP to Karen Hoefs,156 Hazel Lane, Piedmont 94611, OR call Karen at 547-0762 for a reservation, then pay at the door. Deadline for reservations: Monday, May 6.
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| Friday, May 17, 2013 | Hayes Mansion 200 Edendale Ave. San Jose |
LWVC Convention. May 17 - May 19 The purpose of the convention is to be inspired and empowered to increase active and informed participation in civic life. Come meet passionate people from across the state who are making democracy work!Our theme is "My League: Leading The Charge for Change". |