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Past Events

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Saturday, September 26, 2009 12 - 2 p.m. Daily Grill
2501 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404
Lunch with Mayor Genser. Mayor Ken Genser: impact of State budget crisis and economic downturn, replacing retiring City Manager Lamont Ewell and Santa Monica Fire Chief Jim Hone, plans for the future.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 11-2PM 520 17th St. Santa Monica
Home of Mr. & Mrs. Adler
Membership Luncheon. Speaker: SMUSD Superintendent Tim Cuneo will discuss "The State of our Schools"
Thursday, December 10, 2009 7-9pm WARSZAWA RESTAURANT League Holiday Salon and Fundraiser. Constitutional Reform, Term Limits and Overturning the Two Thirds Majority Required to Pass a State Budget. Guest Speakers Xandra Kayden- LWV California VP and Advocacy Director Jessica Levinson Esq. - Center for Governmental Studies
Saturday, January 9, 2010 1:30pm - 3pm Montana Branch
Santa Monica Public Library
"Polio, The End is Near". Sanda Alcalay - LWV Member and Pacific Palisades Rotary Club President will share with League Members information from The Rotary Club International's Conference in London.
Sunday, February 14, 2010 All Day Nationwide LWV 90th Birthday - History of League and Securing the Vote. Happy Birthday League of Women Voters! Visit us at http://www.lwv.org for more information. Celebrate by joining League today.
Saturday, April 3, 2010 10 am - 1pm Santa Monica Main Public Library "The Politics of Plastics". Panel discussion with special guests from public agencies,government,and business involved with managing plastic waste in the environment.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Malibu City Council Election Malibu Malibu City Council Election. View election results at http://www.SmartVoter.org
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7- 9 pm 428 24th Street, Santa Monica 90402 Women Who Shape Santa Monica. Reception to honor women whose actions have shaped our city. This year's honorees are: Maggie Hall, Barbara Inatsugu, Iao Katogiri, Betty Mueller and Fran Pavley.
Saturday, May 1, 2010 10 am to 1 pm Montana Branch Public Library Ballot Measures--Both Upcoming Elections. Flyer
In-depth impartial analysis of all ballot measures for the two upcoming elections beginning at 10:30am, Saturday morning. In partnership with Wilmont Neighborhood Coalition. 12:00 p.m. Noon - Discussions by opponents and proponents of Measure A, Propositions 15 and 16.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 7-9pm At the home of LWVSM Board Member
Joanne Leavitt.
LWV Santa Monica Board Meeting with New Board Nominees. An opportunity for current LWVSM Board members to meet and share experiences with the 2010-2011 LWVSM Board nominees.
Thursday, June 3, 2010 6:30-9pm Virgina Avenue Park LWV Speakers Bureau Presents the June 8 Propositions. Trained League speakers will provide in-depth,impartial analysis of June 8th Propositions: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Saturday, June 26, 2010 10 am to 2 pm Montana Avenue Branch Library League of Women Voters of Santa Monica Annual Meeting.
"FROM DOORSTEPS TO CAPITOL STEPS" Join us in electing new officers and setting the program priorities for the next year.
Sunday, August 22, 2010 3:00-5:00p.m. Home of Neil and Karen Carrey Celebration of Women's Equality Day. Join us in celebrating the 90th anniversary of women having the right to vote nation wide and the 90th anniversary of the League of Women Voters. Special recognition of "Friends of the League" Maria Stewart and Robin Gee.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 7:00-8:30p.m. SMMUSD Board of Education School Board Candidates Forum. A Forum for all candidates for the SMMUSD Board of Education. The public is welcome to attend.
Saturday, October 9, 2010 10-12noon Ken Edwards Center Pros and Cons Presentation. Presentation of the Pros and Cons on the ballot issues both state and local. Co-hosted by neighborhood organizations. Open to the public.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 10:00am-1:00pm Home of Sherrill Kushner Fall Membership Meeting. The annual fall membership meeting open to all members, their guests and potential members. Guest speaker is new(ish) Santa Monica City Manager Rod Gould.
Saturday, October 23, 2010 all day Irvine State Leadership Training in Irvine. Call or email for more information.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 Statewide General Election Your local polling station VOTE. Remember to Vote!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 7:00-9:00 pm Home of Joanne Leavitt Board Meeting. Open to all members. Call or email for more information. NOTE: location change
Saturday, November 20, 2010 9:30 am to 2 pm Les Freres Taix Restaurant, 1911 Sunset, LA L. A. County Jail Study Preparation/Training. Study Presentation for Unit and Consensus training for Local League Jail Study Committees and all interested Leaguers. Luncheon guest speaker Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Beatriz Dieringer.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 6:30-8:00 pm SAMOHI, Business 102 room Board Meeting. Open to all members. Call or email for more information.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 5:30-7:30 p.m. Home of Ann Greenspun Meet Your Newly Elected Officials. All members and guests welcome. Call 310-394-4661 or email league@lwvsantamonica.org for directions.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 7:00-9:00 pm Home of Treas. Judy Hopkins Board Meeting. Open to all members. Call or email for more information.
Monday, January 17, 2011 9:00 am-noon SGI-USA Auditorium
606 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica 90401
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration with Val Zavala.

Several other events will be taking place in the days prior:
  • * Fri, 1/14-Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
  • * Sat, 1/15-"Peace In"
  • * Sun, 1/16-5th Annual Commemorative Concert
For details see MLK Coalition flyer
Saturday, January 22, 2011 9-11am Eloise Folley's home. Program Planning. Call 310-692-1494 or email league@lwvsantamonica.org for address. Want to learn more about program planning? Click here to find out.
Saturday, January 29, 2011 9:30 am-2:00 pm Rio Hondo Event Center, 10627 Old River School Road, Downey. L. A. County Winter League Day. Speaker: Jean Ross of California Budget Project. $30. More info and registration form
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 7:00-9:00 pm Home of Pres. Joanne Leavitt Board Meeting. Open to all members. Call or email for more information.
Thursday, February 10, 2011-Sunday, February 13, 2011   Claremont College Citizens Redistricting Commission. California's first Citizens Redistricting Commission will be holding public meetings in Claremont. Go to its website for details and to sign up to be notified of updates.
Saturday, February 12, 2011 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Sheraton Delfina Penthouse, 530 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Free parking. Lunch with the Mayor. Lunch with the new Mayor of Santa Monica, Richard Bloom, and celebration of LWV's 90th birthday. Cost $30. Pay now with Paypal or mail your check to LWVSM, P.O. Box 1265, Santa Monica, CA 90406, along with this RSVP form. Payment must be received by Feb. 7.
Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:00 pm Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. California Crackup. California Crackup: How Reform Broke the Golden State and How We Can Fix It. Meet co-author Joe Mathews. Co-hosted by the Santa Monica Library.
Sunday, March 6, 2011 1-5:30 pm Virginia Avenue Park Unity Resources Festival. This year's festival theme is "Mind, Body, Spirit" highlighting resources that strengthen the mind, body and spirit. The event is presented by the City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College and Santa Monica Bay Area Human Relations Council. LWVSM will have a booth there.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 7:00-9:00 pm Santa Monica High School
Room B210
Board Meeting. Open to all members. Call or email for more information.
Saturday, March 19, 2011 10 am-2pm TBD County Jail Study Consensus. Information and consensus meeting for the L.A. County study of the Jail System. Brown bag lunch.
Thursday, March 24, 2011 7-9 pm home of Peggy Fonkalsrud Women Who Shape Santa Monica. This year's honorees: Cheri Orgel, Maria Rodriguez, RoseMary Regalbuto and Marsha Moutrie. Cost $20 per person. Pay with Paypal or mail check to LWVSM at P.O. Box 1265, Santa Monica, CA 90406. Call 310-692-1494 or email league@lwvsantamonica.org for address.
Saturday, March 26, 2011 TBD   L. A. County ILO Annual Convention.

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