| Date | Time | Place | Description |
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| Tuesday, May 7, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | First Republic Bank Conference Room 400 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
LWV Los Altos-Mtn View Board Meeting...
The public is always welcome.
Use LYELL ST entrance. For more information contact Sue Graham: president@lwvlamv.org |
| Friday, April 19, 2013 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Ristorante Bella Vita, 376 First Street Los Altos, CA 94022 |
Lunch with the League...
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Los Altos-Mountain View Area.
The Speaker, Afshin Rouhani, PE is the engineer who has been leading the Permanente Creek Flood Protection Project at the Santa Clara Valley Water District for the last 7 years. Come learn why this project is important, what it's goals are, what the basic design is, what the controversy is about and where we are in the process. The Permanente Watershed is wholly contained in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View, so it is local to our league. Cost of the Luncheon is $22: RSVP online or phone Carol at 650-941-8190. Advance reservations are required. RSVP deadline is 4/17. Indicate entree choice of either lemon chicken or vegetarian pasta. |
| Tuesday, April 2, 2013 | 7:;00 pm - 9:00 pm | First Republic Bank Conference Room 400 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
LWV Los Altos-Mtn View Board Meeting....
The public is always welcome.
Use LYELL ST entrance. For more information contact Sue Graham: president@lwvlamv.org |
| Friday, March 15, 2013 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Ristorante Bella Vita, 376 First Street Los Altos, CA 94022 |
Lunch with the League.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Los Altos-Mountain View Area. From barn cats to balanced budgets, City Manager Carl Cahill is the speaker. He has served the Town of Los Altos Hills since 2006.
Cost of the Luncheon is $22: RSVP online or phone Carol at 650-941-8190. Advance reservations are required. Indicate entree choice of either chicken marsala or vegetarian pasta. |
| Friday, March 15, 2013 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Ristorante Bella Vita, 376 First Street Los Altos, CA 94022 |
Lunch with the League.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Los Altos-Mountain View Area. From barn cats to balanced budgets, City Manager Carl Cahill is the speaker. He has served the Town of Los Altos Hills since 2006.
Cost of the Luncheon is $22: RSVP online or phone Carol at 650-941-8190. Advance reservations are required. Indicate entree choice of either chicken marsala or vegetarian pasta. |
| Thursday, March 14, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Michael's at Shoreline 2960 North Shoreline Boulevard Mountain View, CA 94043 |
Politics Forum: EXCESS & HUBRIS - How Money is Killing Democracy.
We are fortunate to have as our headline speaker Ann Ravel,Chair of the California Fair Political Practices Commission. Clic for details on registration and the program. Sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County. |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2013 | 6:00 pm | Alain Pinel 167 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
Annual League-athon calling. For more information contact Sue Graham: president@lwvlamv.org |
| Sunday, March 10, 2013 | 2:00 pm | Tech Museum of Innovation 201 S. Market ST San Jose, CA 95113 |
Silicon Valley Reads 2013: "Invisible Wounds of War".
Speaking of War Panel Discussion--the panel includes former members of the military and journalists who will discuss the impacts of serving in a combat zone. Click to read the flyer.
Co-sponsored by League of Women Voters, Southwest and San Jose-Santa Clara branches. No tickets necessary but please RSVP to SVReads@aol.com. |
| Tuesday, March 5, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | First Republic Bank Conference Room 400 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
LWV Los Altos-Mtn View Board Meeting...
The public is always welcome.
Use LYELL ST entrance. For more information contact Sue Graham: president@lwvlamv.org |
| Sunday, March 3, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Los Altos Youth Center 1 N San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
Meet Your Elected Officials.
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| Tuesday, February 26, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Foothills Congregational Church of Los Altos Community Room 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos,CA 94022 |
Initiative & Referendum Consensus Meeting.
This event is for LWV-LAMV Area members. |
| Monday, February 25, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 1148 Laureles Drive, Los Altos, CA 94022 |
Initiative & Referendum Study Group Meeting #3.
- We will have final discussion and review of Consensus Questions and Consensus Meeting.
RSVP: Carol Kuiper 650 941 8190 All are welcome. |
| Friday, February 15, 2013 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Ristorante Bella Vita, 376 First Street Los Altos, CA 94022 |
Lunch with the League.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Los Altos-Mountain View Area. Speaker is Mountain View City Manager, Daniel Rich.
Cost of the Luncheon is $22: RSVP online or phone Carol at 650-941-8190. Advance reservations are required. Indicate entree choice of either chicken marsala or vegetarian pasta |
| Saturday, February 9, 2013 | 4:00 pm | Congregation Beth Am 26790 Arastradero Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 |
"The Citizens United Decision (2010) and the Role of Corporate Money in the American Political Process,"..
Sanctuary Congregation Beth Am is pleased to welcome former Senator Russ Feingold. Senator Feingold will speak on the corrupting threats of money to America's democracy--a timely topic in light of the $6 billion spent on the 2012 elections. Much of this money was donated anonymously and was spent in secret with no accountability.
Trent Lange, director of the California Disclose Act and California Clean Money, will be talking about how you can get involved. California Senator Jerry Hill will also be present to participate in the discussion. Don't miss this compelling and fascinating talk, FREE and OPEN to everyone in the community. Tel: l (650) 493-4661 |
| Tuesday, February 5, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | First Republic Bank Conference Room 400 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
LWV Los Altos-Mtn View Board Meeting..
The public is always welcome.
Use LYELL ST entrance. For more information contact Sue Graham: president@lwvlamv.org |
| Saturday, February 2, 2013 | 9:00am - 2:00 pm | First Unitarian Church 685 14th Street Oakland, CA 94612 |
BAY AREA LEAGUE DAY. Topic of discussion will be, Water: California Gold. Click for details and registration. |
| Saturday, January 26, 2013 | 9:15 am - 1:00 pm | Alice Loughry's Home | Program Planning/Soup Social.
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| Saturday, January 12, 2013 | 1:30 pm | Niles Discovery Church 255 H Street, Fremont, CA 94536 |
The Healthcare Movie.
A comparison of health care in Canada and the United States. A discussion will follow.
For more information http://tricityperspectives.org/ |
| Tuesday, January 8, 2013 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | First Republic Bank Conference Room 400 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
LWV Los Altos-Mtn View Board Meeting.
The public is always welcome.
Use LYELL ST entrance. For more information contact Sue Graham: president@lwvlamv.org |
| Tuesday, December 4, 2012 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | First Republic Bank Conference Room 400 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
LWV Los Altos-Mtn View Board Meeting..
The public is always welcome.
ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING IS FROM THE SIDE DOOR ON LYELL STREET. For more information contact Sue Graham: president@lwvlamv.org |
| Tuesday, November 20, 2012 | 7:;00 pm - 9:00 pm | Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95008 |
California Prison Realighnment.
Southwest Santa Clara Valley League is sponsoring the following event.
Guest Speaker. Sheila Mitchell, Santa Clara County Chief of Probation. Topic: California Prison Realignment. |
| Friday, November 16, 2012 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Ristorante Bella Vita, 376 First Street Los Altos, CA 94022 |
LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE, Los Altos-Mountain View: Election 2012 Results.
"Initiatives and Referendums: Bane or Blessing?"
Now that the Election dust has settled, what is the California initiative process and what impact does it have on our democracy--in theory and in fact?
Guest Speaker is Dr. Terry Christensen, professor emeritus, San Jose State University. He is a specialist on state and local politics. He earned a BA from Stanford and a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The author or co-author of nine books, he is now at work on the 12th edition of California Politics and Government, co-authored by Larry Gerston, it is the best-selling text on California politics. Attending this talk will provide League members with background needed for our current state study on reforming the initiative and referendum process. Cost of the Luncheon is $22: RSVP online or phone Carol at 650-941-8190 Advance reservations are required by Wednesday, November 14. Indicate entree choice of either chicken marsala or vegetarian pasta. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Los Altos-Mountain View Area, Lunch with the League is an educational speakers series open to the public where community leaders discuss timely topics. Save the DATE: January 18 - Next Lunch with the League Speaker: TBA |
| Tuesday, November 13, 2012 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Home of Margaret Brooks | LWV Los Altos-Mtn View Board Meeting.
LWV Los Altos-Moutain View Board Meeting. For more information contact Sue Graham: president@lwvlamv.org |
| Thursday, October 18, 2012 | 11:30 am | Bella Mia Restaurant 58 South First Street San Jose, CA 95113 |
Lunch With League San Jose, CA.
Our October speaker is retired professor Terry Christensen who will be speaking on the California Initiative and Referendum process.
Lunch With League is a community event where community leaders meet with the League to discuss current events.
Lunch choices include walnut and chicken salad, turkey croissant sandwich, margherita sandwich (tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar), eggplant parmesan, and linguini picatta with or without chicken. The cost is $16, payable at the door. Please RSVP, with menu choice at LwL@lwvsjsc.org. |
| Tuesday, October 9, 2012 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Home of Margaret Brooks For address and directions contact Sue Graham: president@lwvlamv.org |
LWV Los Altos-Mtn View Board Meeting..
LWV Los Altos-Mtn View Board Meeting. The public is welcome.
For address and directions contact Sue Graham: president@lwvlamv.org |
| Saturday, September 22, 2012 | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm | Foothill College Cafeteria 12345 El Monte Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 |
Silicon Valley Watershed Summit.
For program Details and Registration go to:
http://www.acterra.org/watershedsummit/index.html
The Silicon Valley Watershed Summit will plan the protection and enhancement of the waters and surrounding lands, and the watersheds of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. The Summit will build sustainability by identifying opportunities for on-going collaboration among agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals who take advantage of our region's considerable human and biological resources. |
| Friday, September 21, 2012 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Ristorante Bella Vita 376 First Street Los Altos, CA 94022 (650) 917 0300 |
LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE.
Election 2012 --Ballot Measure Pros & Cons.
What are this year's propositions and what do they mean? Issues covered are tax measures to fund schools (Prop.30 and 38), measures to end the death penalty (Prop. 34), and restrict unions' political contributions (Prop. 32). Come, bring a friend and learn everything you need to know to be an informed voter in the November 6 Election. Peter Stahl of the League of Women Voters will be our speaker. This is the first of this season's LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE series, held the third Friday of the month. Cost: $20 Indicate your entrée: Choices are Vegetarian Pasta, Chicken Penne or Filet of Sole. All meals include salad. Register by Wednesday, September 19, phone Carol Kuiper, (650)941-8190. |
| Tuesday, September 11, 2012 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | First Republic Bank Conference Room 400 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
LWV Los Altos-Mtn View Board Meeting..
The public is always welcome. ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING IS FROM THE SIDE DOOR ON LYELL STREET.
For more information contact Sue Graham: president@lwvlamv.org |
| Monday, June 25, 2012 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95057 |
"The Healthcare Movie".
Healthcare for All-California Santa Clara County chapter is presenting a new documentary called "The Healthcare Movie."
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with the movie from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A led by local experts on the CA Universal Health Care Act (SB 810) and the Federal Affordable Care Act. The event, co-sponsored by LWV of Southwest Santa Clara Valley and the local AAUW chapter, is free and open to all. Narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, the movie tells how the health care systems in Canada and the United States evolved to be so completely different, when at one point they were essentially the same. Produced by Canadian/American couple Laurie Simons and Terry Sterrenberg, the film reveals the personal and emotional impact on Canadians who now have access to universal health care because of the heroism of people who took a stand nearly 50 years ago. It also reveals the continuing struggle in the United States for the right to quality health care for all people. |
| Monday, June 25, 2012 | 11:15 am -1:00 pm | Round Table Pizza 157 East El Camino Real Mountain View, CA 94043 (Near Hwy 85; in the same shopping center as Smart & Final and Burger King; note the "East" in the address) |
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING.
Dear education leaders of LWV Santa Clara County,
Finally, another education committee meeting for us! Now that Convention, Council, and our own Annual Meetings are over, we can refocus on education.
Below are the details of our upcoming LWV Santa Clara County Education Committee meeting:
AGENDA: 11:15 - 11:30 AM - order our food (Dutch treat); networking 11:30 - 12:15 - Follow up on the excellent A-G presentation by Frank Biehl, trustee, East Side Union High School District, from our April 2nd meeting Question: What are OTHER districts in our county doing around A-G requirements? (Hopefully Camille Townsend, Albert Gonzalez, Anita Herrmann, Bill Wilson, and others can attend and share their information.) 12:15 - 12:30 - Report on Convention (Ellen and others will present items of interest) 12:30 - 12:50 - Suggested topics for September 24th Education Committee meeting- a suggested topic is "Charter Schools in Santa Clara County") 12:50 - 1 PM - General Announcements/sharing of information 1 PM - Adjourn Note: Round Table has a very nice lunch buffet for $6.99 which includes a good salad bar, pizza slices, and bread twists. Salad is available at 11:15, and pizza is available at 11:30, which makes perfect timing for ordering and getting our first course before beginning the business of the meeting. Ordering from their regular menu is also an option. |
| Saturday, June 16, 2012 | 9:45 am - 1:30 pm | Michaels at Shoreline 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View, CA 94043 |
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE.
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING: 9:45 am to 11:30 am. Followed by Lunch with the League 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Luncheon Speaker: Ms. Tomi Ryba President and CEO El Camino Hospital. Topic: Charting Health Care's Future: Today vs. Tomorrow. The meeting and luncheon are open to the public.
Cost of Luncheon is $25. Deadline for registration online or by mail is June 8th. Luncheon cost: $25 Prepaid by registering by June 13th: Register online or print the registration portion of your Annual Kit and send with your check for $25 for each guest, payable to League of Women Voters 97 Hillview Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022 Entrée Choice: (Circle one) 1) Pasta Primavera (vegetarian), 2) Mandarin Chicken Spinach Salad with Crispy Onions, 3) Shrimp Louie Questions: 650-941-8190 |
| Thursday, May 24, 2012 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | City of Mountain View City Hall Council Chambers 500 Castro Street Mountain View, CA 94041 |
CANDIDATES FORUM FOR THE JUDGES RACES.
The League of Women Voters of the Los Altos-Mountain View Area is holding a Judges Candidates' Forum for Superior Court, Santa Clara County, Offices #5 and #7.
There is only one Superior Court (or trial court) in each county, but many judges attached to it. Three candidates are running in Office #5 and two in Office #7. No incumbents are running in these races. |
| Friday, May 18, 2012 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Cupertino Community Hall 10350 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 |
Candidate Forum..
This is your chance to listen to and interact with candidates for State Senate Districts 13 & 15 and State Assembly Districts 24 & 28. This forum will focus on education and particularly on education funding at the state level.
Sponsored by: APAPA (Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association), De Anza College Institute of Civic and Community Engagement, League of Women Voters Cupertino-Sunnyvale, League of Women Voters Los Altos-Mountain View, Parents for Great Education, Santa Clara County Office of Education, and Sunnyvale School District. |
| Friday, May 18, 2012 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Bella Vita Restaurant 376 First Street Los Altos, CA 94022 |
LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE.
The Speaker is Rick Callender from the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Mr. Callender will speak about how the district has dealt with a shrinking budget.
Cost of each session is $20 payable at the door or online. Please indicate your preference. Entree choices are: Chicken Penne Pasta; or Grilled Salmon. Salad is included. Reservations are required by Wednesday before. Space is limited. To reserve your place, email lunchwithleague@gmail.com or call 650-941-8190. |
| Sunday, May 13, 2012 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Footthills Congregational Church Parish Hall 461 Orange Ave. Los Altos, CA 94022 |
2012 PRIMARY ELECTION PROS & CONS.
Join us for an informative election discussion about: Important election changes Redistricting Propositions 28 and 29 This event is sponsored by League of Women Voters of the Los Altos-Mountain View. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League may, after study, take positions on issues but it neither supports nor opposes individual candidates for public office. |
| Saturday, May 5, 2012 | 10 am -12 noon | Lafayette Public Library 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd Lafayette, CA 94549 |
CALL TO THE LWV BAY AREA CONVENTION.
The League of Women Voters of the Bay Area invites you to attend the biennial convention. All Los Altos/Mountain View League members are welcome.
The keynote speaker will be Will Travis, Senior Policy Adviser to the Joint Policy Committee. The topic will be "Status of Regional Planning in the Bay Area." Until recently, Mr. Travis was the executive director of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. His presentations are informative, illuminating and witty. If you would like to attend, please email Jan Pepper at president@lwvlamv.org |
| Thursday, April 26, 2012 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Lucie Stern Community Center Community Room 1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
Elections 2012 - The Rules Have Changed!.
Elections 2012 - The Rules Have Changed!
Learn how the June and November
Ballots will be different for the Open Primary and the Redrawn Legislative and Congressional Districts at LWV Palo Alto¹s General Meeting. Open to the public - bring a friend!
For more information contact 650-327-9148 |
| Friday, April 20, 2012 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Bella Vita Restaurant 376 First Street Los Altos, CA 94022 |
SCHOOLS SQUEEZED!..
Come hear from local school superintendents how the economic downturn has impacted local schools and what "triggers", "initiatives" and Governor Brown's proposed budget mean for the future of our schools. The speaker is
Superintendent Craig Goldman, Mountain View-Whisman School District.
Cost of each session is $20 payable at the door or online. Please indicate your preference. Entree choices are: Chicken penne pasta; or Grilled Salmon. Salad is included. Reservations are required by Wednesday before. Space is limited. To reserve your place, email lunchwithleague@gmail.com or call 650-941-8190. |
| Sunday, March 18, 2012 | 3:00 pm-5:00 pm | Los Altos Library Community Room, 13 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
Get Involved 101 + Know Los Altos, Join a Commission, Run for City Council!.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Los Altos Library
Overview of the City of Los Altos (10 min talk; 5 min Q&A)
Phil Rose, Former City Manager
How do the City Staff, Commissions, and City Council work together?
Roles of the Different City Commissions (5 min each; 5 min Q&A) Pradeep Parmar, Parks and Recreation Commission Don Bray, Environmental Commission Malika Junaid, Planning Commission What is the funniest experience you've had on your commission? What is the time commitment? City Council (5 min each; 10 min Q&A) Jane Reed, Former Los Altos City Council Jarrett Fishpaw, Los Altos City Council and Mayor Pro Tem What does it take to run? What is the time commitment? How Do You Run for Office? (5 min; 5 min Q&A) Lou Becker Preview of the Nuts and Bolts Forum Handout: Introduction to campaigning for city council Wrap-up and Call to Action (5 min) Jarrett Fishpaw, Los Altos City Council and Mayor Pro Tem RSVP to League of Women Voters 650-941-4846 or ejt@thurberfamily.com |
| Friday, March 16, 2012 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Bella Vita Restaurant 376 First Street Los Altos, CA 94022 |
SCHOOLS SQUEEZED!.
Come hear from local school superintendents how the economic downturn has impacted local schools and what "triggers", "initiatives" and Governor Brown's proposed budget mean for the future of our schools.
The speaker is Superintendent Barry Groves, Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District.
Cost of each session is $20 payable at the door or online. Please indicate your preference. Entree choices are: Chicken penne pasta; or Petrale Sole. Salad is included. Reservations are required by Wednesday before. Space is limited. To reserve your place, email lunchwithleague@gmail.com or call 650-941-8190. |
| Saturday, March 10, 2012 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | Place: Foothills Congregational Church Parish Hall 461 Orange Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022-3527 |
CONSENSUS MEETING RE PRIVATIZATION OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Join us as we develop our local position on the consensus questions regarding the privatization of government services. Our positions will be forwarded to the LWVUS by the May 1 deadline, so that a LWVUS privatization policy can be adopted at the national convention in June 2012. For background, review the study papers and consensus questions before the meeting by clicking the link on our website.
Registration at 9:15am. Coffee and tea will be served. Bring a brown bag lunch. |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2012 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Foothills Congregational Church, Learning Center 461 Orange Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022-3527 |
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATIZATION: Study Session..
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATIZATION: Study Session.
This winter Leagues across the country will study the privatization of government services to develop a national privatization policy to be considered at the national convention in June 2012.
Some papers have been posted on the League of Women Voter's United States Website.
Registration at 7:00pm. Coffee and tea will be served. |
| Saturday, February 25, 2012 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 150 E. San Fernando Ave. San Jose, CA 95112 |
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF CALIFORNIA NORTHERN REGIONAL MEETING.
Hosted by LWV San Jose-Santa Clara and with support from the Santa Clara Council Leagues. The following topics will be discussed.
The Rules Have Changed for 2012 Elections. Preparing for California's 2012 Elections and Anticipating a Flood of Ballot Measures The California State Budget - It's Broken. What the League and the Public Can Do to Fix the Problem. Privatization - Growing Trend in Government. Let's Take a Closer Look From Two Perspectives. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Shelly Saini at (408) 460-0320 or shellyksaini@gmail.com Registration Closes: February 24, 2012 11:59 PM Event Coordinator: LWVC -Sharon Stone. lwvc@lwvc.org. 888-870-8683 Useful Links: 2012 Northern Regional Meeting Flyer <+http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=217&EID=11282>. |
| Saturday, February 4, 2012 | 9:00 am -2:00 pm | First Unitarian Church of Oakland 685 14th Street at Clay Oakland, CA 94612 |
Bay Area League Day: Housing and the Bay Area's Future..
The keynote speaker will be DAVID ROSEN, a leading expert in the field of affordable housing finance, policy, land use, lending and investment strategic planning. There will be panels of experts on 1) meeting regional housing needs in light of the sustainable communities' strategy, 2) difficulties of financing affordable housing, and 3) how to serve the hardest to house. There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience during each panel.
Cost: In advance: $30 ($15 without lunch); at the door $35 ($20 without lunch). To register please write a check payable to "LWVBA" including your name and any guest names, and mail to LWVBA, 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94612. For more details, call (510) 839-1608 or send an email to editor@bayareamonitor.org. |
| Friday, January 27, 2012 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Bella Vita Ristorante 376 First Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 |
Economic Findings and Recommendations which affect all Californians.
Sarah Bohn, researcher at the California Public Policy Institute, will discuss recent findings about the plight of the middle class, and possible policy solutions for California that could help get its economy back on track.
Cost: $20 (payable at the door) RSVP lunchwithleague@gmail.com, or call 650-941-8190 |
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | RSVP for meeting location | PROGRAM PLANNING AND SOUP SOCIAL.
As a grassroots political, non-partisan organization, League members determine issues for future study, review of current positions, and areas of emphasis for education and advocacy for the coming year based on the consensus reached at the annual Program Planning meeting.
To prepare for the meeting, review League's national positions summarized on pages 26-28 in the Member Directory or see the links below:
Members may vote and all guests are welcome as observers. |
| Saturday, January 7, 2012 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Unitarian Universalist Church 505 E. Charleston Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94306 |
California DISCLOSE Act Kickoff..
The LWV North & Central San Mateo County is co-sponsoring this California Clean Money Campaign kickoff for AB1148, to be introduced in the 2012 legislative session.
The bill will require disclosure on the funding of political ads. For more information about the bill see the California Clean Money website <http://www.caclean.org/>. <http://maps.google.com/maps?q=505+E%2e+Charleston+Rd%2e,%20Palo+Alto,+CA+94 306> |
| Saturday, December 10, 2011 | 11:00 am -1:30 pm | Garden Court Hotel 520 Cowper Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
Winter Luncheon..
Join the LWV Palo Alto for their Winter Luncheon at the Garden Court Hotel.
Bill Johnson, publisher of the Palo Alto Weekly, will speak. The topic is "Democracy and Journalism: Can They Be Salvaged?" The charge for lunch is $30. Please call 327-9148 to reserve a place by December 6. |
| Friday, November 18, 2011 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | BELLA VITA RESTAURANT 376 First Street Los Altos, CA 94022 THE WINE ROOM |
LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE.
"Lunch with the League" is a series of programs to make our League a more visible part of the Los Altos/Mountain View community. The plan is to hold these lunches on the third Friday of each month, except for the month of December.
The event will start at 11:30 for check-in and socializing, with lunch served at 12:00 noon and the speaker starting at 12:20. There will be time for questions and answers. The first two luncheons in November and January, will look at the current economy and the middle class, with the focus on our local communities. Our first speaker is Tom Myers, Executive Director of the Community Services Agency (CSA). Stay tuned for the announcement about our January speaker. The cost is $20 including tax an tip. Menu includes soup or salad and a choice of four entrees. Please feel free to invite your friends and neighbors. Please RSVP Carol Kuiper, at (650) 941-8190 by Wednesday, November 16. |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2011 | 7:15 pm | Campbell Community Center Orchard City Banquet Room Winchester Side of Community Center 1 West Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 |
The Changing Face of Local News.
The Changing Face of Local News. How can we judge the validity of our news?
The presentation features Ann Grimes (Director, Stanford University Graduate Program in Journalism), R.B. Brenner (Visiting Lecturer in Journalism Program, 2008 Pulitzer Prize Winner), and Kathryn Roethel (Creator and Managing Editor of the Peninsula Press). Sponsored by the LWV of Southwest Santa Clara Valley . Call 408.867.8683 for more details. |
| Saturday, November 5, 2011 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | AVENIDAS 450 Bryant St. Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
Forum to Consider Citizens United Decision.
If you have wondred what the Citizens United decision is and its likely impact on our democracy, get answers to these questions at a public forum.
LWV-LAMV is sponsoring the forum with the LWV-Palo Alto and Avenidas on "The First Amendment and Citizens United: The dominance of corporate money in the electoral process and what we the people can do about it."
The program will consist of a moderator and three panelists: Nancy Neff, the local coordinator for the Disclose Act; Gautam Dutta, an expert in election law; and an expert in First Amendment rights and Constitutional law. Q&A will follow.
AVENIDAS Phone (650) 289-5400 |
| Saturday, November 5, 2011 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | LinkedIn 2029 Stierlin Ct Mountain View, CA 94043 |
The Santa Clara County Creeks Coalition¹s ³Creeks and Watershed Conference².
This year's Conference theme is "Healthy Creeks/Vibrant Bay". It will be an educational opportunity for all. Special guests include: Ron Blatman Executive Director of the KQED¹s special ³Saving the Bay², Sam Schuchat, Executive Officer of the State of California Coastal Conservancy and Sally Lieber, former State Assembly Member for the 22nd District & Candidate for State Senate.
We'll learn how essential our connection to our creeks and the bay is in our daily lives; how each of us can take leadership roles in educating people about the challenges and opportunities we face. For more information and to register visit, http://www.sccreeks.org/index.php/events.html We look forward to seeing you there! |
| Friday, October 21, 2011 | 7:00 pm | SOUTH BAY LABOR COUNCIL HALL A 2102 Almaden Road San Jose, CA 95125-2104 |
The State of Vermont Publically Funded Health Care System.
The state of Vermont has pioneered a law creating a path for a universal, publicly funded health care system. James Haslam from the Vermont Workers Center is coming to California to share their story and inspire Californians to do the same.
"When people come together, make their voices heard and demand their rights, we can overcome well-funded special interests and change what is politically possible." |
| Saturday, October 15, 2011 | 2:30 - 5:00PM | Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson BLVD Fremont CA |
A Celebration of 100 Years of Womens Voting Rights.. For more details, see the flyer. |
| Saturday, October 15, 2011 | 9:00 am-1:00 pm | Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022 |
Concensus Meeting on Federal Role in Education. This is the second of two Concensus Meetings for our League to provide input into the federal study equity. It will cover the "Funding" segments of the study. |
| Thursday, September 29, 2011 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | City of Palo Alto Council Chambers 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
Adapting to Climate Change and Sea Level Rise in the Bay Area..
Please come to hear leaders and local experts talk about Adapting to Climate Change and Sea Level Rise in the Bay Area. We will hear about the ongoing efforts from the Army Corps of Engineers to protect Palo Alto, why the San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission (BCDC) is considering amendments to the San Francisco Bay Plan to address Sea Level Rise, what the academic world is talking about with respect to climate change and what other cities in the Bay Area are doing. The discussion will include impacts of not only Sea Level Rise, but also flooding, wildfires, resource issues, and changes in weather and temperature. This will be an exciting discussion and we look forward to seeing you there!
The City Council, Boards, Commissions, employees and the public are encouraged to attend.
The presenters are:
Will Travis - Executive Director, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
Len Materman - Executive Director, San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority
Noah S. Diffenbaugh - Asst. Professor, Dept. of Environmental Earth System Science - Stanford University, Center Fellow - Woods Institute for the Environment
Peter Drekmeier - Former Mayor of Palo Alto and Bay Area Program Director, Tuolumne River Trust.
For information contact: Debra van Duynhoven Assistant to the City Manager for Sustainability City of Palo Alto Tel: 650-329-2164 |
| Tuesday, September 20, 2011 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Palo Alto High School Haymarket Theater 50 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
Education Presentation by Professor Linda Darling-Hammond.. The speaker, Dr. Darling-Hammond is the Charles E. Ducommun Professor in the School of Education at Stanford University and serves on the U.S. Department of Education's Equity and Excellence Commission. Her talk will be a perfect tie-in to our Federal Role in Public Education Study. |
| Saturday, September 17, 2011 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Foothills Congregational Church in Los Altos 461 Orange Street Los Altos, CA 94022 |
First consensus meeting on the Federal Role in Public Education..
Dear Members of LWV of Los Altos / Mountain View
It's finally almost here - our first consensus meeting on the Federal Role in Public Education. We encourage everyone who's interested in this critical topic to attend our consensus meeting. In preparation, please read the 5 short position papers on education prepared by LWVUS study members. These position papers provide excellent background for what will be a lively discussion this Saturday. Our local League website links to those excellent papers (http://www.lwvlamv.org). Questions? Please contact our education committee co-chair Ellen Wheeler (965-7454). Ellen Wheeler Email: ellenwh@aol.com |
| Sunday, September 11, 2011 | 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Private Outdoor Setting 75 Tuscaloosa Avenue Atherton, CA 94027 |
World Affairs Council: PENINSULA CHAPTER -- FALL KICKOFF The Peace Corps at 50 - Making a Difference.
Please arrive early for registration.
For details and registration information for this event, see the registration page. |
| Tuesday, September 6, 2011 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | First Republic Bank Conference Room 400 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
LWV Los Altos-Mtn View Board Meeting.
The public is always welcome. ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING IS FROM THE SIDE DOOR ON LYELL STREET.
For more information contact Jan Pepper: president@lwvlamv.org |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | 8:00 am-1:00 pm | Google Crittenden Campus 1400 Crittenden Ave Bldg. CL4, Mountain View, CA 94086 RSVP Required. Space is limited |
"Healthy Mountain View".
Best Practices to Foster Health in Our Community Sponsored by Office of Supervisor Liz Kniss in partnership with City of Mountain View, Kaiser Permanente, El Camino Hospital, Google and community leaders.
8-9 am check-in 8:15-8:45 optional fun walk of Google Campus 9-noon keynote speaker and community conversations Noon-1 pm, optional box lunch, networking, resources |
| Thursday, August 25, 2011 | 8:30 am - 10:30 am | 100 N. Winchester Blvd. Suite 368, Santa Clara, CA 95050 |
Invitation to Health Care Reform Legislative Breakfast with Congressman Mike Honda.
Community Health Partnership invites you to a legislative briefing and breakfast with Congressman Mike Honda. Join us to receive the latest federal and state updates regarding Health Care Reform, Medicare and CA Single Payer Bill SB 810.
Federal Update: Office of Congressman Mike Honda -- California Update: Office of Assemblymember Rich Gordon. RSVP: policy@chpscc.org or 408-579-6014 |
| Saturday, August 6, 2011 | 10:00 am-1:00 pm | Jan Pepper's Home Please see address in LWVLA/MV Telephone Directory |
Board Meeting and Board Retreat.
Baord Meeting will take place from 10:00 am- 11:00am followed by the Board Retreat from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch is included. All members are welcome to attend.
For more information and details please contact Jan Pepper at president@lwvlamc.org |
| Thursday, June 16, 2011 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Moscone Center West Howard St at 4th St San Francisco, CA (Powell St BART/MUNI Stop) |
Rally for Healthcare.
Rally for Healthcare
Healthcare YES! Insurance Companies NO!
Join us on June 16th at the convention of the America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), San Francisco at 9am for a rally in support of Medicare for All and against the insurance industry.
From June 15 to 17, the America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) will be meeting at San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center. These are the corporations who insure the healthy and avoid the sick. Their Thursday, June 16 program features Presidential candidate Tim
Pawlenty and Senator Tom Daschle. These speakers oppose proposals that remove the health insurance industry from our healthcare. Don't Buy the Snake Oil of Private Insurance
Rally endorsed by California Alliance for Retired Americans, California Nurses Assn., Gray Panthers, Healthcare for All, Physicians for a National Health Program, Wellstone Democratic Club, & Single Payer Now. For more information visit: http://www.singlepayernow.net or call 415-695-7891 |
| Saturday, June 11, 2011 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm | Michaels at Shoreline, 2960 Shoreline Boulevard Mountain View, CA 94043 |
LWV Los Altos/Mountain View Annual Business Meeting.
Mark your calendars for this important event.
Guest speaker will be Mr. Rod Diridon, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute speaking about High Speed Rail. For further information contact Susan Graham sgraham@batnet.com or (650) 965-8180 |
| Monday, April 4, 2011 | 7:00 pm | Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto 505 E. Charleston Road Palo Alto,CA 94306 |
How the Health Care Law Affects You and Next Steps in Reform!.
Questions: Contact Carol Kuiper, rkuiper@earthlink.net |
| Wednesday, March 30, 2011 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Los Altos Youth Center 1 N. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
The Popular Uprising In Egypt. This event is sponsored by World Affairs Council. Speaker Joel Beinin, Professor of Middle East History, Stanford University will discuss what led to the popular uprising in Egypt and the subsequent departure of Mubarak and what does the future hold for Egypt. |
| Sunday, March 20, 2011 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Los Altos Youth Center 1 N. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
MEET YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS. Come and join us at an informal reception and take the time to chat with your elected officials over coffee. This is a rare opportunity for you to meet your representatives at one reception and question them, praise them, make comments and suggestions and thank them for the jobs they do for us in a very relaxed environment. Elected Officials have been invited from the following offices: State Assembly Members, Santa Clara County Supervisor, Mountain View City Council, Los Altos City Council, Los Altos Hills City Council, Mid-Peninsula Open Space, Mtn.View/Whisman School Board, Los Altos School Board, Foothill-De Anza Board, El Camino Hospital Board, Santa Clara Water District, and La Purissima Water District. This event is sponsored by LWV Mt.View/Los Altos and Los Altos Library. |
| Wednesday, March 16, 2011 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | LOS ALTOS YOUTH CENTER 1 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION. This event is sponsored by World Affairs Council of Northern California, the Santa Clara County Library and League of Women Voters. Ensuring women's full equality and participation in society is one of the most effective ways to build a just, peaceful and sustainable world. And yet, women around the world often lack equal access to education and health care, are exposed to violence and exploitation. Anasuya Sengupta has worked with many organizations including UNICEF to provide security and livelihood for women in urban and rural settings in the Asia Pacific Region. She is the Regional Director for Asia/Oceania, Global Fund for Women. For more information contact: council's website at http://www.ItsYourWorld.org or call 415 293 4600 Los Altos Library, http://www.santaclaracountylib.org or call 650 948 7683 |
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Los Altos Library 13 S. San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 |
"ELECT HER".
Los Altos-Mountain View AAUW and League of Women Voters
Invites you to hear Mary Hughes, Founder and director of
The 2012 Project, and President of Hughes & Co, a communications and political consulting firm.
She will speak in support of AAUW's "Elect Her" Initiative
to promote women of all ages to become part of the public political system.
You're `too old to hold office'? You `don't have time'? `What about money'? No matter, become informed. Bring the young women you know, both friends and relations.
Together we can make a difference. Expect plenty of time to ask questions and get knowledgeable answers. The local PTA, community colleges, and neighboring AAUW groups are invited to this free event. |
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 | 9:30 am to 12:00 noon | The Congregational Church in Campbell 400 W Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 |
"Federal Role in Public Education" KICKOFF..
You're all invited to our "Federal Role in Public Education" KICKOFF.
We have exciting news for those of you who just can't wait to get started on our national study on "The Federal Role in Education." We have an exciting preview speaker; Peg Hill, co-chair of our national study! Peg has graciously volunteered to speak to our League members while she is in the area. Please save the date for this exciting kick off. Registration and hospitality starts at 9:30. Program starts at 10:00 am. Peg will give us some background, and preview our LWV national study on "The Federal Role in Education." What do we want from you? Bring an open mind and your interest in education. We will need both of those things as we move forward with our study. Questions: Contact Ellen Wheeler (650) 967-8743 Chairperson, Education Committee, League of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and Membership Director and Education Committee Co-Chair LWV LA-MV |
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library 150 East San Fernando Street San Jose, CA 95112 5th Floor, Schiro Room |
A SPECIAL EVENING CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMAN'S RIGHT TO VOTE IN CALIFORNIA.
Join the League of Women Voters San Jose/Santa Clara and the San Jose State University Special Collections Department at this special event that will honor the courageous individuals who fought for Woman's suffrage in California.
PROGRAM: 5:00-6:00 Reception and viewing of San Jose State's unique collection of artifacts and exhibits relating to the Suffrage movement in California and the country. 6:00-7:00 Robert P.J. Cooney, author of Winning the Vote: The Triumph of the American Woman Suffrage Movement will discuss the color, passion, and excitement of this important part of American history. 7:00-8:00 The League of Women Voters honors the Women's Studies programs at Evergreen College, Santa Clara University and San Jose State University as well as History San Jose and the Santa Clara Library Confirm your seat at this special event: league@lwvsjsc.org |
| Tuesday, February 22, 2011 | 7:30 pm | Campbell Community Center, Roosevelt Room 1 W Campbell Ave Campbell, CA 95008 |
California Water Crisis--Delta Drama.. Speaker will be Joan Maher who has worked for Santa Clara Valley Water District for 30 years in a variety of water resources engineering and management positions and has just released a working draft of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan. |
| Thursday, February 17, 2011 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | SANTA CLARA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ISAAC NEWTON CENTER AUDITORIUM 70 WEST HEDDING STREET SAN JOSE, CA 95110 |
SPECIAL MEETING, DEMONSTRATION AND PANEL DISCUSSION ON VERIFICATION OF VOTE COUNT. The Santa Clara County Citizen's Advisory Commission on Elections (CACE) has arranged for a panel discussion by experts on voting systems to learn more about transparency and citizen involvement in election results. The Trachtenberg Election Verification System (TEVS) is a new independent open-source system used in several California counties in collaboration with voters and their Registrars of Voters. Panel Discussion: Moderated by the Leagues of Santa Clara County, panelists will be: David Dill, Ph.D., Stanford University Computer Science Professor and founder of Verified Voting Foundation; Barbara Simons, Ph.D., member of the Board of Advisors of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. The EAC is an independent bi-partisan commission established by the federal Help American Vote Act of 2002. It develops and adopts voluntary voting system guidelines, certifies voting systems, and accredits test laboratories, among other things. TEVS Demonstration by Mitch Trachtenberg of Humboldt County. |
| Tuesday, February 15, 2011 | 10:00 am - 12:00 noon | Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022 Meeting Room |
MAILING PARTY. League members will be getting together to assemble and label our annual fund raising letters. The work goes quickly and is accompanied by lively conversation. For those of you who indicated a desire to help with small projects, this event is for you. Contact Sue Graham at: sgraham@batnet.com |
| Saturday, January 29, 2011 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Metro Center 101 Eighth Street Oakland CA 94607 |
Bay Area League Day 2011, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Taking It to the Next Level. For details on the day's agenda and a registration form, see the LWVBA page. |
| Thursday, January 20, 2011 | 11:30 am | Bella Mia Restaurant 58 South First Street San Jose CA, 95113 |
Lunch With League..
Join us for the January Lunch with League and hear Michael Fischetti, M.D., of Kaiser Permanente speak about the health care crisis. What does the current health care bill do? What about alternatives, including Single Payer Healthcare in California and around the nation?
Learn interesting facts: Where do we have Single Payer in the U.S. already?
How much of current health care is government-paid?
Dr. Fischetti is a supporter of Single Payer Healthcare.
Lunch with San Jose/Santa Clara League is a monthly event where community leaders meet with the League to discuss current events. Lunch choices include walnut and chicken salad, grilled sliced sirloin sandwich, eggplant parmesan, tuna melt and linguini picatta with chicken. The cost is $15, payable at the door. Call to reserve your seat: 408 629 5340 |
| Saturday, January 15, 2011 | 10:00 am -1:00 pm | Home of Pat Frischmann 214 Covington Road, Los Altos, CA 94022 Please park across the street at the school |
Program Planning 2011-12 Workshop.
Help plan our League¹s education and advocacy agenda for 2011-2012.
A workshop for all League members will be held to discuss and debate the issues that we consider most relevant to our community and to our state. As a valued member of this grassroots organization, you have the opportunity to indicate the issues on which you believe the state League and your local League should focus their time, talent, money, and reputation. Lunch will be served. For additional information contact Sue Graham. Tel: 650-965-8180 or email: sgraham@batnet.com |