Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. | | The Voter
The official newsletter of the
League of Women Voters of Piedmont, CA.
Vol. 36, Issue 5 | August 15, 2023
| | | LWV Solano County - Youth Voting Event
Today! August 15, 2023 at 3pm
| | The League of Women Voters Solano County cordially invites you to a special in-person event today, August 15, 2023 at 3pm at the Solano Community College Theater in Fairfield, CA.
Keynote Speaker: California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is a powerful voice for justice who has dedicated her career to defending and strengthening our most fundamental civil rights, including the right to vote.
A panel discussion led by youth leaders from throughout Solano County will share their perspectives, current efforts underway, and suggestions to increase their peers’ awareness, involvement, and civic engagement.
| | | LWV Bay Area Regional Issues Forum
Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:30am
| | Hear from Kate Hartley, Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) Director, on progress made to date and next steps for a potential regional housing bond measure.
When: Friday, August 25th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: online via Zoom
The BAHFA mandate is to create regional solutions that meet the Bay Area's affordable housing needs by producing and preserving more affordable housing and protecting our most vulnerable residents.
| | | Another Momentous Year in the Supreme Court
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11am PT
| | Presented by the San Fernando Valley Unit of the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles.
Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law, Erwin Chemerinsky will discuss: Another Momentous Year in the Supreme Court - What is the impact on our communities and our nation?
When: Wednesday, September 13th at 11am PT
Where: online via Zoom
| | | Upcoming Community Events
| Piedmont New Families Night!
Friday, August 18th, 2023 at 5:30pm
| | New to Piedmont schools or just moved here in the last couple of years? Join us for an evening of socializing, light bites and free ice cream. Meet fellow community members, city and school district leaders. This family-friendly event is brought to you courtesy of Piedmont City Council, Piedmont Recreation Department, Piedmont Racial Equity Campaign (PREC), and the underwriters of the event, Julie Gardner & Sarah Abel of COMPASS Realty. We hope you'll join us!
When: Friday, August 18th, 2023 at 5:30pm
Where: Piedmont Community Hall (711 Highland Ave., Piedmont Park) | | | Faith & Justice Breakfast 2023 - Breaking Bread, Branching Out
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 at 9am
| | This annual interfaith breakfast invites faith leaders and lovers of justice to break bread together and enjoy an entertaining program designed to cultivate a community practice of growth, nurturing, and shared wisdom to continue our work for housing justice.
When: Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 at 9am
Where: Temple Beth Abraham, 327 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
Tickets are available at a rate of $30 for EBHO members and $45 for non-members and include a full meal.
| | | Poll Worker Recruitment Day
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
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Have any friends and family who want to get involved in our democracy? Share the importance of poll working with them on #PollWorkerRecruitmentDay to encourage them to join you and power the polls. Visit powerthepolls.org/LWV to learn more!
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If you care about democracy as much as we do, we hope you'll consider joining our team! We are an all volunteer organization with "jobs" that range from once in a while tasks to full year positions.
Join our group of fun, passionate volunteers and help make a difference in your community!
| | | LWVP Book Club | Moral Minority: Our Skeptical Founding Fathers
Today! August 15, 2023 at 5pm
| | Enlivened by generous portions of the founders' own incomparable prose, Moral Minority makes an impassioned and scintillating contribution to the ongoing debate—more heated now than ever before—over the separation of church and state and the role (or lack thereof) of religion in government.
The book club discussion is open to the public - you don't have to be a League member. We hope you'll join us!
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"League Thursdays" @ 10am or 5pm
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Interested in learning more about the League? Join us for virtual coffee or cocktails. Find out about what we've been doing and what we have planned for the future. Discover opportunities to become more involved. Share ideas for events, activities or projects.
Coffee hours: 10am on the first and third Thursdays
Cocktail hours: 5pm on the second and fourth Thursdays
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We're social. Connect with us!
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