| Date | Time | Place | Description |
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| Thursday, May 18, 2006 |
5:30-6:30pm |
Norfolk Marriott Waterside |
Annual Meeting.
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| Thursday, May 18, 2006 |
6:30-9:30pm |
Norfolk Marriott Waterside |
Annual Dinner.
Speaker: Virginia Secretary of Transportation, Homer Pierce
Transportation Crisis in Virginia
Moderator: Andy Fox, WAVY-TV
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| Tuesday, June 27, 2006 |
7:00-8:00 am |
Tabbs Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
Suzanne Puryear, president of the Hampton Roads Planning Council, will discuss "Investment in Priorities". What are the priorities in South Hampton Roads? How do we measure up?
This unit meets on the last Tuesday of each month and is free and open to the public.
Continental breakfast is available for $5.
Unit Leader: Martha Rollins.
For more information, contact units@lwv-shr.org
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| Tuesday, June 27, 2006 |
12:00-1:00pm |
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
5920 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23502 |
Voter Services Committee meeting.
Upcoming voter registration drives, candidate forums, and voter guides, will be discussed. For more information, contact Pam Majumdar at 319-8948 or e-mail her at voter_services@lwv-shr.org.
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| Thursday, July 13, 2006 |
6pm |
Bayside Public Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Civil Liberties Committee meeting.
For further information, please contact Carolyn Caywood at 385-2680 or via e-mail at civil_liberties@lwv-shr.org.
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| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 |
7:00-8:00 a.m. |
Tabbs Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit.
This unit meets on the last Tuesday of each month and is free and open to the public.
Continental breakfast is available for $5.
Unit Leader: Martha Rollins. For more information e-mail units@lwv-shr.org.
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| Thursday, August 24, 2006 |
6:00 p.m. |
Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Civil Liberties Committee Meeting.
All are invited to attend as we prepare for the Religious Freedom Roundtable at Virginia Wesleyan in September. We will also be recruiting discussion leaders for the September unit meetings to follow up on the forum.
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| Saturday, August 26, 2006 |
7:00-8:00am |
Tabbs Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit: Church and State.
Join us for a follow up discussion on religious liberty as it relates to seperation of church and state. Continental breakfast is available for $5. Unit Leader: Martha Rollins.
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| Tuesday, August 29, 2006 |
7:00-8:00 am |
Tabbs Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit.
Norfolk Breakfast Unit. This unit meets on the last Tuesday of each month and is free and open to the public. Continental breakfast is available for $5. Unit Leader: Martha Rollins. For more information e-mail units@lwv-shr.org.
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| Tuesday, September 12, 2006 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
Harbour View Grill
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
NEW! Suffolk Unit Meeting.
Located conveniently for Suffolk and Chesapeake Leaguers, our newest unit meeting debuts on September 12. We will be discussing issues surrounding the separation of church and state in preparation for our September 21st forum with VWC. Background materials will be available soon. Unit Leader: Alice Mountjoy.
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| Thursday, September 21, 2006 |
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Boyd Dining Center
Virginia Wesleyan College
1584 Wesleyan Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502 |
Church and State: Where Are We Now?.
Religious Freedom Roundtable. A distingushed panel of experts in law and religion will discuss recent developments affecting religious freedom and the relationship of church and state. Download an event flyer for more information.
Sponsored by The Center for the Study of Religious Freedom at Virginia Wesleyan College and the League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads.
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| Thursday, September 28, 2006 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
Backstage Cafe
Granby Street
Norfolk, VA |
Norfolk Lunch Unit: Church and State.
Join us for a follow up discussion on religious liberty as it relates to seperation of church and state. Interim Unit Leader: Nan Hall.
|
| Saturday, September 30, 2006 |
10:00-11:00 am |
Tenth Floor Lounge
Westminster Canterbury
3100 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA |
Virginia Beach Unit: Church and State.
Join us for a follow up discussion on religious liberty as it relates to seperation of church and state. Unit Leader: Ethelyn Register
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| Tuesday, October 17, 2006 |
12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. |
Casa Blanca Restaurant in the Harborview Shopping Center
5860 Harborview Blvd., Suite A-1
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Anti-Marriage Amendment/What's on the Ballot-North Suffolk Unit Meeting.
A representative of the Commonwealth Coalition will be presenting information on the Marshall/Newman Amendment (i.e., the "anti-marriage amendment") which will be on the ballot for the November 7 elections. The League of Women Voters of Virginia is a member of the Coalition and opposes this amendment. Also, information about what is on the ballot.
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| Thursday, October 26, 2006 |
12:00 noon -1:00 p.m. |
Kelly's Backstage Tavern (formerly Backstage Cafe)
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Anti-Marriage Amendment/What's on the Ballot-Norfolk Lunch Unit.
A representative of the Commonwealth Coalition will be presenting information on the Marshall/Newman Amendment (i.e., the "anti-marriage amendment") which will be on the ballot for the November 7 elections. The League of Women Voters of Virginia is a member of the Coalition and opposes this amendment. Also, information about what is on the ballot.
Speaker: Vivian Paige for the Commonwealth Coalition
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| Saturday, October 28, 2006 |
10:00-11:00 a.m. |
Westminster Canterbury
10th Floor Lounge
3100 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
Anti-Marriage Amendment/What's on the Ballot-Virginia Beach Unit.
A representative of the Commonwealth Coalition will be presenting information on the Marshall/Newman Amendment (i.e., the "anti-marriage amendment") which will be on the ballot for the November 7 elections. The League of Women Voters of Virginia is a member of the Coalition and opposes this amendment. Also, information about what is on the ballot.
Speaker: Vivian Paige for the Commonwealth Coalition
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| Tuesday, October 31, 2006 |
7:00-8:00 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Anti-Marriage Amendment/What's on the Ballot-Norfolk Breakfast Unit.
A representative of the Commonwealth Coalition will be presenting information on the Marshall/Newman Amendment (i.e., the "anti-marriage amendment") which will be on the ballot for the November 7 elections. The League pf Women Voters of Virginia is a member of the Coalition and opposes this amendment. Also, information about what is on the ballot.
Speaker: Jeffrey Breit for the Commonwealth Coalition
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| Saturday, November 18, 2006 |
9:00 a.m |
Boyd Dining Center
Virginia Wesleyan College
1584 Wesleyan Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502 |
Does Your Vote Count?.
Your invited to join us for an update on the two year Redistricting Study being conducted by the League of Women Voters of Virginia. We'll be looking at issues such as:
- Does the current process encourage partisan gerrymandering to the point that politicians choose their voters instead of the other way around?
- Has the lack of competitive districts contributed to decreased voter turnout in Virginia?
- Have other states found a way to take politics out of the process and should Virginia consider doing the same?
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| Tuesday, November 21, 2006 |
12:00-1:00 p.m. |
CasaBlanca Restaurant
Harbourview Shopping Center
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
North Suffolk Unit-Redistricting Discussion.
Join us for a recap of the redistricting study.
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| Tuesday, November 21, 2006 |
12:00-1:00 p.m. |
CasaBlanca Restaurant
Harbourview Shopping Center
5860 Harbour View Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
North Suffolk Unit.
Join us for a recap of the redistricting study.
|
| Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
7-8:00 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit-Election Recap.
Join us for a review of the midterm elections.
Speaker: Jesse Richman, ODU professor of Political Science and scholar of elections
|
| Thursday, December 7, 2006 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Hi Ho Silver
316 W. 21st Street
Norfolk, VA 23517 |
Shop for the Holidays-Support the League.
The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads is hosting a private party at Hi Ho Silver with 15% of the proceeds donated to the League.
Hi Ho Silver offers a wide variety of silver jewelry, gemstones and giftware. So get your goliday shopping started (or finished), bring your friends and benefit the League.
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| Friday, January 5, 2007-Sunday, January 7, 2007 |
|
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA |
POSTPONED: New Date to be determined [Running to Win: A Workshop for Female Candidates and Advisors].
This weekend workshop is geared to women who are interested in running for office or running a campaign. The event will kick off Friday night with a reception with elected officials, followed by a series of breakout groups on Saturday and Sunday.
Scheduled topics include:
- Deciding to Run
- What is My Area and How Will I Win
- Budgeting
- Media Relations
(including an opportunity to do a practice taping)
- Grassroots Organization
- Fundraising
- Finding a Political Mentor
Cost is $75/person and includes a CD of the Women's Political Caucus "Running to Win" manual.
Individual and Corporate Sponsorships are also available. For more information, call 757-248-8775. Please visit the following links for a registration form, listing of sponsorship levels or tentative agenda.
This event is jointly sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Virginia, the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia and Virginia NOW. It is open to women and men of all political parties.
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| Tuesday, January 16, 2007 |
12:00-1:00 p.m. |
CasaBlanca Restaurant
Harbourview Shopping Center
5860 Harbour View Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
What's Going on in Richmond (SUFFOLK Unit).
Join us for an update on legislation currently being considered by the General Assembly.
Speaker: Sandra Brandt
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| Thursday, January 25, 2007 |
12:00-1:00 p.m. |
Kelly's Backstage Tavern
(formerly Backstage Cafe)
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
What's Going on in Richmond (NORFOLK Lunch Unit).
Join us for an update on legislation currently being considered by the General Assembly.
Speaker: Sandra Brandt
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| Saturday, January 27, 2007 |
10:00-11:00 a.m. |
Westminster Canterbury
10th Floor Lounge
3100 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
What's Going on in Richmond (VIRGINIA BEACH Unit).
Join us for an update on legislation currently being considered by the General Assembly.
Speaker: Sandra Brandt
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| Tuesday, January 30, 2007 |
7:00-8:00 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant
4019 Grandy Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
What's Going on in Richmond (NORFOLK BREAKFAST Unit).
Join us for an update on legislation currently being considered by the General Assembly.
Speaker: Robin Gilbert
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| Tuesday, February 20, 2007 |
12-1pm |
Terracotta Cafe
5860 Harbourview Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Juvenile Justice (North Suffolk Unit Meeting).
Diane Fener advocates for children and families in the Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. In 1995, she undertook an Innovative Demonstration Project for the United States Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, serving for three years as a Juvenile Detention Specialist for the Virginia Public Defender Commission. After this project, Virginia Beach retained her to conduct an independent assessment of the local juvenile justice system and to make formal recommendations for improvements. Ms. Fener serves on the Advisory Board of the American Bar Association's national Juvenile Defender Center located in Washington, D.C. She also serves on the Virginia Beach Community Criminal Justice Board and on the board of directors of the Friends of the Virginia Beach Juvenile Court.
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| Monday, April 16, 2007 |
12:00-1:00 p.m. |
Terra Cotta Cafe
Harbour View Shopping Center
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Suffolk Lunch Unit.
Join us for a discussion of "Democracy at Risk."
Speaker: The Honorable W. Randolph Carter, Jr., Suffolk Clerk of Circuit Court
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| Tuesday, April 24, 2007 |
7:00-8:00 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
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| Thursday, April 26, 2007 |
12:00-1:00 p.m. |
Kelly's (formerly Backstage Cafe)
317 Monticello Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
Join us for a discussion on "Democracy at Risk"
Speaker: Mary Commander
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| Saturday, April 28, 2007 |
10:00-11:00 a.m. |
Westminster Canterbury
3100 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
Virginia Beach Unit Meeting.
Join us for a discussion on "Democracry at Risk."
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| Monday, June 18, 2007 |
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. |
Terra Cotta Cafe Restaurant
Harbour View Shopping Center
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Suffolk Unit Meeting-Guns in Virginia.
Join us for the monthly Suffolk Unit. In June we have invited Suffolk Commonwealth's Attorney, Phil Ferguson, to inform us about where guns can leagally be carried in Virginia.
|
| Tuesday, August 28, 2007 |
7:00-8:00am |
Tabbs Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Breakfast Unit Meeting.
Join us for the final unit meeting of the summer at Tabb's.
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| Tuesday, August 28, 2007 |
7:00-8:00am |
Tabbs Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit: Government & Immigration.
Join us for the last unit meeting of the summer as we jump into the LWV US Immigration Study.
SPEAKER: Joseph DePadilla, Assistant US Attorney, will be presenting the government's view on Immigration.
|
| Monday, September 17, 2007 |
12:00-1:00p.m. |
Terra Cotta Cafe
Harbour View Shopping Center
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Suffolk Unit: Immigration.
SPEAKER: Radlyn Mendoza, Immigration Attorney.
We will be discussing the family unit and small business perspective of Immigration.
|
| Monday, September 17, 2007 |
6:30 pm |
Robinson Technology Bldg
Room 136
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA |
Fair & Impartial Courts: Is Our Justice System in Jeopardy?.
You won't want to miss this lively panel discussion.
SPEAKERS:
Kent Willis
Executive Director, ACLU of Virginia
Bradley Jacob
Law Professor, Regent University
Kimberly Hutson
Political Science Professor, Norfolk State University
This event is sponsored by LWV-SHR in partnership with LWV-US and the Open Society Institute and hosted by the Political Science Department at Norfolk State University.
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| Saturday, September 22, 2007 |
10:00-11:00 am |
Westminster Canterbury
3100 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
Virginia Beach Unit: Immigration & Employment.
Join us as we welcome Susan Blackman, an attorney with Willcox & Savage working with Business Immigration and Employment Law. She will be speaking from the perspective of larger employeers and international businesses.
- *Please sign in as a visitor at the front desk and proceed to the 11th Floor Lounge (located just off the elevator).
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| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 |
7:00-8:00am |
Tabbs Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit: Immigration.
SPEAKER: Rene Perez-Lopez
Political Science Professor, translator and interpreter
Founder, El Eco (local Spanish newspaper)
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| Thursday, September 27, 2007 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
Kelly's Backstage Tavern
(formerly Backstage Cafe)
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit: Immigration.
SPEAKER: Dr. Mike Philson, Executive Director, Office of International Programs, Old Dominion University.
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| Saturday, September 29, 2007 |
10:00-11:00 am |
Harbor's Edge
16th Floor Lounge
One Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA |
Harbor's Edge Unit: Immigration.
SPEAKER: Rene Perez-Lopez will be speaking on the history of Immigration with an emphasis on Mexican Immigration.
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| Monday, October 15, 2007 |
12:00-1:00p.m. |
Terra Cotta Cafe
Harbour View Shopping Center
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Suffolk Unit: Conversation with the Candidates.
Please join us for the exciting opportunity to interact with General Assembly candidates in the informal setting of our regular unit meeting.
SCHEDULED SPEAKERS: Frederick M. Quayle and Steve Heretick
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| Saturday, October 20, 2007 |
10:00-11:00 am |
Harbor's Edge
16th Floor Lounge
One Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA |
Harbor's Edge Unit: Conversation with the Candidate.
An excellent opportunity to engage candidates in the informal unit meeting setting.
SCHEDULED SPEAKER: Yvonne B. Miller
- Please sign in as a visitor at the front desk and proceed to the 16th Floor Lounge.
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| Thursday, October 25, 2007 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
Kelly's Backstage Tavern
(formerly Backstage Cafe)
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit: Conversations with the Candidates.
Join us for this unique opportunity to engage the candidates in the informal unit meeting setting.
SCHEDULED SPEAKERS: Hank Giffin and Ralph Northam
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| Saturday, October 27, 2007 |
10:00-11:00 am |
Westminster Canterbury
3100 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
Virginia Beach Unit: Conversation with the Candidates.
Please join us for this unique opportunity to discuss the issues with candidates in the informal unit meeting setting.
SCHEDULED SPEAKERS: Bob MacIver and Bob Purkey
- *Please sign in as a visitor at the front desk and proceed to the 11th Floor Lounge (located just off the elevator).
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| Tuesday, October 30, 2007 |
7:00-8:00am |
Tabbs Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit: Conversations with the Candidates.
Join candidates for the House of Delegates and State Senate as we discuss the issues in this informal unit meeting setting.
SCHEDULED SPEAKERS: Hank Giffin, Paula Miller, Ralph Northam and Nick Rerras
|
| Saturday, November 17, 2007 |
10-11:00 am |
One Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit: Transportation Issues.
Topic: Problems and the Transportation Authority
Speaker: Duane Lougee, League member and lead author of the LWV-SHR Transportation Study.
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| Monday, November 19, 2007 |
Noon-1 p.m. |
Terra Cotta Cafe
Harbour View Shopping Center
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Suffolk Unit: Transportation Issues.
Topic: The Bottom Line: Find the Money
Speaker: George Brisbin, PE, Manager of Transportation and Maritime Planning, City of Portsmouth
LWV-SHR Transportation Study
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| Tuesday, November 20, 2007 |
6:30-8:30 pm |
Boyd Dining Hall
Virginia Wesleyan College
1584 Wesleyan Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502 |
Judicial Independence Forum: The Selection Process for Judges.
Panelists: Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott - Third Congressional District of Virginia Mary Commander - Attorney-at-Law Dr. David B. Rottman + National Center for State Courts
Moderator: Dr. Quentin Kidd - Christopher Newport University, Political Science Dept.
This forum is co-sponsored by the Norfolk AAUW and Tidewater NOW, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the United States' Safeguarding Democracy Project. It's part of the the Judicial Education and Awareness Project (JEAP), sponsored by the Open Society Institute, that focuses on engaging the community in exploring issues that relate to the judicial system.
Forum Flyer
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| Saturday, November 24, 2007 |
10-11:00 am |
Westminster Canterbury
3100 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
Virginia Beach Unit: Transportation Issues.
Topic TBA
LWV-SHR Transportation Study
|
| Tuesday, November 27, 2007 |
7-8 a.m. |
Tabbs Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit: Transportation Issues.
Topic: Do the election results chnage the transportation policies of the General Assembly?
Speaker: Jesse Rickman, Political Sciences Professor, Old Dominion University
LWV-SHR Transportation Study
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| Thursday, November 29, 2007 |
Noon-1 p.m. |
Kelly's Backstage Tavern
(formerly Backstage Cafe)
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit: Transportation Issues.
Topic: The New Transportation Authority and Norfolk Transportation
Speaker: Jeff Raliski, Transportation Planner, City of Norfolk
LWV-SHR Transportation Study
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| Saturday, January 5, 2008 |
10 a.m. |
TBD |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
|
| Monday, January 14, 2008 |
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Throughout Virginia |
Last Day to Register.
Last Day to Register for Virginia Presidential Primary on February 12, 2008.
17-year-olds may register if they will be 18 by November 4, 2008.
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| Thursday, January 17, 2008 |
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit: Legislative Preview.
We will have reports and discussion of the opening weeks of the 2008 Virginia General Assembly session.
Contact: Nan Hall.
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| Saturday, January 19, 2008 |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
1 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit: Legislative Preview.
We will have reports and discussion of the opening weeks of the 2008 Virginia General Assembly session.
Contact: Ginny Stringer.
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| Monday, January 21, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Terra Cotta Café at Harbour View
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Suffolk Unit: Legislative Preview.
We will have reports and discussion of the opening weeks of the Virginia General Assembly session.
Contact: Alice Mountjoy
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| Thursday, January 24, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Backstage Tavern
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit: Legislative Preview.
We will have reports and discussion of the opening weeks of the 2008 Virginia General Assembly session.
Contact: Nan Hall.
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| Saturday, January 26, 2008 |
10 a.m. - noon |
Norfolk Workforce Development Center
201 E. Little Creek Road
Norfolk, VA 23505 |
Judicial Education and Awareness Project.
Partners recognition ceremony: All of the many partners and youth and civic leaders who have played an integral role in making the project a success will be invited back to be recognized for various achievements.
For more information, contact Seneca Bock at president@lwv-shr.org.
More info about JEAP: Safeguarding U.S. Democracy: Promoting an Independent Judiciary By Defending The U.S. Constitution
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| Tuesday, January 29, 2008 |
7 a.m. - 8 a.m. |
Tabb's at Riverview Restaurant
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit: Legislative Preview.
We will have reports and discussion of the opening weeks of the 2008 Virginia General Assembly session.
Contact: Martha Rollins.
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| Thursday, February 14, 2008 |
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Throughout the U.S.A. |
Anniversary Celebration.
The League of Women Voters celebrates its 88th Anniversary. The LWV's primary mission is to encourage citizens to play a central role in influencing public policy and bringing about needed change, through education and advocacy. Read a history of the League.
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| Saturday, February 16, 2008 |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
1 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit: Restoration of Voting Rights for Felons and Legislative Update.
- Speaker: James Rivers with Virginia Cares and Norfolk Sheriff's Department, Ex-Offender Rights Advocate
- Contact: Ginny Stringer
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| Monday, February 18, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Terra Cotta Café at Harbour View
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Suffolk Unit: Restoration of Voting Rights for Felons and Legislative Update.
- Speaker: Sandra Brandt, Founder and Executive Director of Step Up Inc., expert on program development and public policy for restoration of rights for ex-felons.
- Contact: Alice Mountjoy
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| Tuesday, February 19, 2008 |
11:30 a.m. |
Meadowbrook School
7620 Shirland Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23505 |
A Safer, More Compassionate World: Community-Based Education and Awareness Series.
- Brown bag series launches at Meadowbrook International School in Norfolk. Bring your lunch, join the leaders of tomorrow as they learn more about the importance of deliberative dialogue as an effective approach to managing global terrorism.
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| Tuesday, February 26, 2008 |
7 a.m. - 8 a.m. |
Tabb's at Riverview Restaurant
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit: Restoration of Voting Rights for Felons and Legislative Update.
- Speaker: Ann Rasmussen with the Virginia Interfaith Center
for Public Policy
- Contact: Martha Rollins
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| Tuesday, February 26, 2008 |
7-8:30 p.m. |
Boyd Dining Center
Virginia Wesleyan College
1584 Wesleyan Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502 |
Community-wide Forum.
Featured Panelists:
- Dr. Carol Pretlow, International Terrorism Expert, Norfolk State University
- Dr. Maura Hametz, Intercultural Understanding Expert, Institute of Jewish
Studies and Interfaith Understanding Old Dominion University
- Col. James Morris, International Aid Expert, Joint Forces Staff College
- Dr. Hussam Timani, Political Islam Expert, Christopher Newport University
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| Saturday, March 1, 2008 |
10 a.m. - Noon |
Mediation Center of Hampton Roads
424 West 21st Street
Norfolk, VA 23517 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
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| Saturday, March 15, 2008 |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
1 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit: Environmental Issues.
- Speaker: Rick Kennerly, Tidewater Climate Action Network
- Contact: Ginny Stringer
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| Monday, March 17, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Terra Cotta Café at Harbour View
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Suffolk Unit: Environmental Issues.
- Speaker: Rick Kennerly, Tidewater Climate Action Network
- Contact: Alice Mountjoy
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| Wednesday, March 19, 2008 |
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit: Environmental Issues.
- Speaker: Rick Kennerly, Tidewater Climate Action Network
- Contact: Nan Hall
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| Tuesday, March 25, 2008 |
7 a.m. - 8 a.m. |
Tabb's at Riverview Restaurant
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit: Environmental Issues.
- Speakers: Neil Rondorf and Gregory Hodges, Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium (http://www.VCERC.org)
- Topic: Renewable energy technologies that are sustainable in Virginia
- Contact: Martha Rollins
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| Thursday, March 27, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Backstage Tavern
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit: Environmental Issues.
- Speaker: Neil Rondorf and Gregory Hodges, Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium (http://www.VCERC.org)
- Topic: Renewable energy technologies that are sustainable in Virginia
- Contact: Nan Hall
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| Saturday, April 5, 2008 |
10 a.m. - Noon |
Mediation Center of Hampton Roads
424 West 21st Street
Norfolk, VA 23517 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
Park behind the building; after-hours entrance is in the back.
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| Tuesday, April 15, 2008 |
6:30 p.m. |
Meadowbrook School
7620 Shirland Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23505 |
More Compassionate World Poetry/Prose Youth Winners Named.
Please join the League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads as we proudly announce the winners of the A Safer, More Compassionate World Poetry/Prose Competition.
Three top winners and an honorable mention will be presented with awards including savings bond, trophies, and certificates.
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| Wednesday, April 16, 2008 |
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit: Payday Lending.
- Speaker: Joe Bouchard, Delegate, Virginia General Assembly
- Contact: Nan Hall
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| Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
1 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit: Payday Lending.
- Speaker: Ward Scull, co-founder of Virginians Against Payday Loans
- Contact: Ginny Stringer
|
| Monday, April 21, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Terra Cotta Café at Harbour View
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Suffolk Unit: Payday Lending.
- Speaker: Neil Walsh, Spokesman, American Association of Retired Persons
- Contact: Alice Mountjoy
|
| Thursday, April 24, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Downtown
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit: Payday Lending.
- Speaker: Alice Mountjoy, LWV-SHR member
- Contact: Nan Hall
|
| Tuesday, April 29, 2008 |
7 a.m. - 8 a.m. |
Tabb's at Riverview Restaurant
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit: Payday Lending.
- Speaker: Kenneth Alexander, Delegate, Virginia General Assembly
- Contact: Martha Rollins
|
| Saturday, May 3, 2008-Sunday, May 4, 2008 |
|
University Area Holiday Inn
and Conference Center
1901 Emmet Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901 |
LWV-Virginia Council.
|
| Tuesday, May 6, 2008 |
6 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
Throughout Virginia |
Local Elections - Don't Forget to Vote!.
School board and city council elections take place May 6, 2008. Check your city registrar's Web site for information specific to your city:
|
| Tuesday, May 20, 2008 |
TBD |
TBA |
LWV-SHR Annual Meeting.
Mark your calendar! Details will be forthcoming.
|
| Saturday, June 7, 2008 |
10 a.m. - Noon |
Mediation Center of Hampton Roads
424 West 21st Street
Norfolk, VA 23517 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
Park behind the building; after-hours entrance is in the back.
|
| Friday, June 13, 2008-Tuesday, June 17, 2008 |
|
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
921 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204 |
LWV National Convention.
|
| Monday, June 16, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Terra Cotta Café at Harbour View
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Suffolk Unit.
|
| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit Meeting.
|
| Saturday, June 21, 2008 |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Harbor's Edge
1 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit Meeting.
|
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Gun Issues
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Downtown
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
|
| Saturday, September 6, 2008 |
10 a.m. - Noon |
Mediation Center of Hampton Roads
424 West 21st Street
Norfolk, VA 23517 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
Park behind the building; after-hours entrance is in the back.
|
| Wednesday, September 10, 2008 |
7 - 8 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Restoration of Voting/Civil Rights for Ex-Offenders
- Contact: Nan Hall
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Monday, September 15, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Terra Cotta Café at Harbour View
5860 Harbour View Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Suffolk Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Restoration of Voting/Civil Rights for Ex-Offenders
- Contact: Alice Mountjoy
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Thursday, September 18, 2008 |
6 p.m. |
Norfolk Workforce Development Center
201 E. Little Creek Rd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(next to Kroger) |
LWV-SHR General Membership Meeting.
Topic: Restoration of Voting/Civil Rights for Ex-Offenders. For more information, contact Nan Hall at 513-6280.
|
| Saturday, September 20, 2008 |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Harbor's Edge
1 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Restoration of Voting/Civil Rights for Ex-Offenders
- Contact: Ginny Stringer
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Thursday, September 25, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Downtown
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Restoration of Voting/Civil Rights for Ex-Offenders
- Contact: Nan Hall
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Friday, September 26, 2008 |
9 - 10:30 p.m. |
|
Presidential Debate.
Presidential debate with domestic policy focus, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Miss.
|
| Saturday, September 27, 2008 |
11 a.m. |
Old Dominion University
Webb Center |
Voter Registration Drive at Indian Festival.
Join League members at the Indian Festival for voter registration drive. Volunteers needed. Contact Julie Becker at phoenix926@cox.net
|
| Tuesday, September 30, 2008 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Restoration of Voting/Civil Rights for Ex-Offenders
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Tuesday, September 30, 2008 |
9 a.m. |
Chrysler Hall
Norfolk, VA |
Mass Voter Registration for New Citizens.
League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads teams with the Department of Homeland Security-Immigration, and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to facilitate a mass voter registration for over 600 new citizens. Join us in for this historic event. For more information, or to volunteer contact Seneca Bock at skbock@yahoo.com, or 638-0204
|
| Thursday, October 2, 2008 |
9 - 10:30 p.m. |
|
Vice Presidential Debate.
Vice Presidential debate, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
|
| Saturday, November 1, 2008 |
10 a.m. - Noon |
Mediation Center of Hampton Roads
424 West 21st Street
Norfolk, VA 23517 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
Park behind the building; after-hours entrance is in the back.
|
| Tuesday, November 4, 2008 |
6 a.m.-7 p.m. |
Throughout the U.S. (time specified is for Virginia) |
Election Day.
|
| Saturday, November 15, 2008 |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Harbor's Edge
1 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Consensus on State Position: Restoration of Voting/Civil Rights for Ex-Offenders
- Contact: Ginny Stringer
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Monday, November 17, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
NEW LOCATION:
River Bistro
3575 Bridge Rd # 27
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 686-0011 |
Suffolk Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Consensus on State Position: Restoration of Voting/Civil Rights for Ex-Offenders
- Contact: Alice Mountjoy
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Thursday, November 20, 2008 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Downtown
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Consensus on State Position: Restoration of Voting/Civil Rights for Ex-Offenders
- Contact: Nan Hall
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Tuesday, November 25, 2008 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Consensus on State Position: Restoration of Voting/Civil Rights for Ex-Offenders
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Saturday, December 6, 2008 |
9 a.m.-12 noon |
First Lutheran Church
1301 Colley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517 |
General Membership-Program Planning Meeting/Holiday Party.
General Membership-Program Planning Meeting/Holiday Party
- 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m.: Abbreviated Board Meeting
- 10 a.m.-12 noon: Program Planning Meeting
|
| Tuesday, December 16, 2008 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Post-Election Wrap-Up with Jesse Richman, professor of Political Science at Old Dominion University
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Saturday, January 3, 2009 |
10 a.m. - Noon |
Mediation Center of Hampton Roads
424 West 21st Street
Norfolk, VA 23517 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
Park behind the building; after-hours entrance is in the back.
|
| Wednesday, January 14, 2009 |
|
General Assembly Building
Richmond, VA
Directions |
Virginia General Assembly Session Begins.
|
| Saturday, January 17, 2009 |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Harbor's Edge
1 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Local Impact of November Elections and Legislative Update
- Contact: Ginny Stringer
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Monday, January 19, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
NEW LOCATION:
River Bistro
3575 Bridge Rd # 27
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 686-0011 |
Suffolk Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Local Impact of November Election and Legislative Update
- Contact: Alice Mountjoy
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Tuesday, January 20, 2009 |
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Local Impact of November Election and Legislative Update
- Contact: Nan Hall
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 |
9 a.m.-10 a.m. |
Virginia General Assembly
Directions |
Women's Legislative Roundtable Session.
The Women's Legislative Roundtable is a forum to allow for the exchange of information during the legislative session; moderated by the League of Women Voters of Virginia.
Contact LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez for more information.
|
| Thursday, January 22, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Downtown
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Local Impact of November Election and Legislative Update
- Contact: Nan Hall
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Tuesday, January 27, 2009 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Redistricting and Legislative Update
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Virginia General Assembly
Richmond, VA
Directions |
League Day at the General Assembly.
Join other League members for a full day at the VA General Assembly. First, attend the Women's Legislative Roundtable, and then meet League leaders and lobbyists to learn the ropes. End the day meeting with legislators to discuss issues you care about.
|
| Wednesday, February 4, 2009 |
9 a.m.-10 a.m. |
Virginia General Assembly
Directions |
Women's Legislative Roundtable Session.
The Women's Legislative Roundtable is a forum to allow for the exchange of information during the legislative session; moderated by the League of Women Voters of Virginia.
Contact LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez for more information.
|
| Saturday, February 7, 2009 |
10 a.m. - Noon |
Mediation Center of Hampton Roads
424 West 21st Street
Norfolk, VA 23517 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
Park behind the building; after-hours entrance is in the back.
|
| Wednesday, February 11, 2009 |
9 a.m.-10 a.m. |
Virginia General Assembly
Directions |
Women's Legislative Roundtable Session.
The Women's Legislative Roundtable is a forum to allow for the exchange of information during the legislative session; moderated by the League of Women Voters of Virginia.
Contact LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez for more information.
|
| Saturday, February 14, 2009 |
All Day |
Throughout the Nation |
Happy 89th Birthday, League of Women Voters!.
Read about our rich History.
|
| Monday, February 16, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
NEW LOCATION:
River Bistro
3575 Bridge Rd # 27
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 686-0011 |
Suffolk Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Regional Cooperation
- Contact: Alice Mountjoy
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Regional Cooperation
- Contact: Nan Hall
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
9 a.m.-10 a.m. |
Virginia General Assembly
Directions |
Women's Legislative Roundtable Session.
The Women's Legislative Roundtable is a forum to allow for the exchange of information during the legislative session; moderated by the League of Women Voters of Virginia.
Contact LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez for more information.
|
| Saturday, February 21, 2009 |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Harbor's Edge
1 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Regional Cooperation
- Contact: Ginny Stringer
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Regional Cooperation
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Downtown
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Regional Cooperation
- Contact: Nan Hall
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Saturday, February 28, 2009 |
|
General Assembly Building
Richmond, VA
Directions |
Virginia General Assembly Session Ends.
|
| Saturday, March 7, 2009 |
10 a.m. - Noon |
Mediation Center of Hampton Roads
424 West 21st Street
Norfolk, VA 23517 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
Park behind the building; after-hours entrance is in the back.
|
| Monday, March 16, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
NEW LOCATION:
River Bistro
3575 Bridge Rd # 27
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 686-0011 |
Suffolk Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Environmental Issues
- Contact: Alice Mountjoy
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 |
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Environmental Issues
- Contact: Nan Hall
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Saturday, March 21, 2009 |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Harbor's Edge
1 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Environmental Issues
- Contact: Ginny Stringer
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Thursday, March 26, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Downtown
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Local Impact of November Election and Legislative Update
- Contact: Nan Hall
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Environmental Issues
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Wednesday, April 15, 2009 |
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Guns and How They Impact Our Communities
- Contact: Nan Hall
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Saturday, April 18, 2009 |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Harbor's Edge
1 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Harbor's Edge Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Guns and How They Impact Our Communities
- Contact: Ginny Stringer
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Monday, April 20, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
NEW LOCATION:
El Burrito Loco
3575 Bridge Rd # 27
Suffolk,VA 23435
(757) 483-7771 |
Suffolk Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Guns and How They Impact Our Communities
- Contact: Alice Mountjoy
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Thursday, April 23, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Downtown
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Guns and How They Impact Our Communities
- Contact: Nan Hall
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Tuesday, April 28, 2009 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Guns and How They Impact Our Communities
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Saturday, May 2, 2009-Sunday, May 3, 2009 |
TBD |
Sheraton Reston Hotel
11810 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191
See Directions |
LWV-VA 2009 Convention.
- Registration fee of $95 is due to LWV-VA by March 27
- Hotel reservations due April 9
- Room rate is $99 per night, plus tax
- Contact LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez for more information
|
| Saturday, May 2, 2009 |
10 a.m. - Noon |
Mediation Center of Hampton Roads
424 West 21st Street
Norfolk, VA 23517 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
Park behind the building; after-hours entrance is in the back.
|
| Monday, May 18, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
NEW LOCATION:
El Burrito Loco
3575 Bridge Rd # 27
Suffolk,VA 23435
(757) 483-7771 |
Suffolk Unit Meeting.
|
| Wednesday, May 20, 2009 |
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit Meeting.
|
| Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
5:45 p.m. |
Virginia Wesleyan College
Blocker Hall & Auditorium
1584 Wesleyan Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502-5599 |
LWV-SHR Annual Meeting.
Program: The Environmental Sustainability of Our Ports
- 5:45 p.m.: Business meeting - LWV-SHR members only
- 6:30 p.m.: Reception with hors d'oeuvres - $15
- 7:00 p.m.: Program - free and open to the public
|
| Tuesday, May 26, 2009 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Health Issues
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Thursday, May 28, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Downtown
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
|
| Saturday, June 6, 2009 |
10 am-12 noon |
Board Room of St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children
6171 Kempsville Circle
Norfolk, VA 23502 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
|
| Tuesday, June 9, 2009 |
6 a.m.-7 p.m. |
Polling places throughout Virginia |
Democratic Primary for the Nov. 3rd General Election..
See who is on the ballot.
|
| Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Health Care Issues
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Candidates' Forum for the 80th District of Virginia, featuring Jennifer Lee, Republican, and Matthew James, Democrat. Come hear their views on public policy for Virginia!
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Saturday, August 29, 2009 |
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Holiday Inn University & Conference Center
1901 Emmet Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901 |
LWV-VA Fall Workshops.
Join us for a day of League training. The LWV-VA provides this training & networking opportunity to help members grow our League. You will leave with information, handouts and a sense of what is happening in League and how it can help you do your work.
Reservations & registration fee due by, Friday, August 21, 2009. See Registration Form.
Contact President Olga Hernandez for additional details at president@lwv-va.org.
|
| Saturday, October 3, 2009 |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registrars throughout Virginia |
Last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 Election..
|
| Monday, October 12, 2009 |
8 p.m. |
Richmond, VA |
LWV-VA/AARP Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates Debate.
The LWV of Virginia and the AARP Virginia have announced that Virginia gubernatorial candidates Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell have accepted invitations to this People's Debate. The debate will be moderated by Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Panelists are:
- Stephanie Rochon, CBS 6 Anchor
- May-Lily Lee, Senior Producer/Host, WCVE's "Virginia Currents"
- Warren Stewart, EdD, President, AARP Virginia
- Olga Hernandez, President, League of Women Voters of Virginia
|
| Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Health Care Reform - presented by Dr. Arnold Barr, Co-Chair of the LWV-SHR Health Care Committee.
- Contact: Carolyn Caywood
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Downtown
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Health Care Reform - presented by Dr. Arnold Barr, Co-Chair of the LWV-SHR Health Care Committee.
- Contact: Theo Geisy
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Tuesday, October 27, 2009 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Health Care Reform - presented by Dr. Arnold Barr, Chair of the LWV-SHR Health Care Committee
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Tuesday, November 3, 2009 |
6 am-7 pm |
Polling places throughout Virginia |
General Election.
Statewide elections for:
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- Attorney General
Elections also for members of the Virginia House of Delegates.
See the complete list on the State Board of Elections Web site.
|
| Monday, November 16, 2009 |
12 noon-1 p.m. |
|
North Suffolk/Western Branch Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Transportation
- Contact: Alice Mountjoy
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Wednesday, November 18, 2009 |
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Transportation
- Contact: Carolyn Caywood
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
Kelly's Downtown
329 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
|
| Saturday, December 5, 2009 |
10 a.m.-12 noon |
First Lutheran Church
Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA |
Program Planning and General Membership Meeting/Holiday Party.
Join us for the annual Program Planning meeting where we discuss the LWV-SHR's priorities for study and action in the upcoming year. We also celebrate the holiday season with a Holiday Party.
|
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 |
7 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Tabb's Restaurant at Riverview
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Post-Election Wrap-Up
- Speaker: Professor Jessie Richman, Old Dominion University Department of Political Science
- Continental breakfast is available for $5
- Unit Leader: Martha Rollins
- For more information: units@lwv-shr.org
|
| Saturday, January 9, 2010 |
9-10 a.m. |
Friendly's Restaurant
5764 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23502-2422 |
Tidewater Women's Roundtable.
Join activists from all over Hampton Roads to learn about and discuss issues before the General Assembly.
|
| Monday, January 11, 2010 |
12 noon-1 p.m. |
Hilton Garden Inn Board Room
5921 Harbor View Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Monitor/Merrimac Lunch Unit.
- Topic: Update on Issues Before the 2010 General Assembly
- Contact: Unit Leader Alice Mountjoy, 638-9689, AliceMountjoy@charter.net
- Hilton Garden Inn: (757) 925-1300
|
| Wednesday, January 13, 2010 |
9 a.m. |
Capitol Building
9th & Grace Streets
Richmond, VA 23219 |
General Assembly 2010 Session Convenes.
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| Wednesday, January 20, 2010 |
7:30-8:30 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit.
- Topic: Update on Issues Before the 2010 General Assembly
- Contact: Carolyn Caywood, 499-9131, ccaywood@vbgov.com
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| Wednesday, January 20, 2010 |
8:30-9:30 a.m. |
General Assembly Building
910 Capitol Street
Richmond, VA |
Women's Legislative Roundtable.
A non-partisan forum for the discussion of problems and the legislation to address them. Please contact LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez at president@lwv-va.org for more details. Read about the history and functions of these valuable sessions in the Women's Roundtable Brochure (PDF).
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| Tuesday, January 26, 2010 |
TBD |
Richmond, VA |
LWV-VA Board of Directors Meeting.
Please contact LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez at president@lwv-va.org for additional details.
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| Tuesday, January 26, 2010 |
7-8 a.m. |
Tabb's at Riverview Restaurant
4019 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
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| Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
8:30 a.m.-end |
General Assembly Building
910 Capitol Street
Richmond, VA |
League Day & Women's Legislative Roundtable.
A day of lobbying for League issues at the General Assembly and attending the Women's Legislative Roundtable.
Contact Olga Hernandez at president@lwv-va.org for more information.
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| Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
12 noon-1 p.m. |
Kelly's Backstage Tavern
329 Granby Street, Norfolk VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
- Topic: Update on Issues Before the 2010 General Assembly
- Contact: Units Chair Theo Giesy, units@lwv-shr.org
- This unit needs a leader! To volunteer, contact Theo Giesy at units@lwv-shr.org
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| Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
8:30-9:30 a.m. |
General Assembly Building
910 Capitol Street
Richmond, VA 23219 |
Women's Legislative Roundtable.
A non-partisan forum for the discussion of problems and the legislation to address them. Please contact LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez at president@lwv-va.org for more details. Read about the history and functions of these valuable sessions in the Women's Roundtable Brochure (PDF).
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| Saturday, February 6, 2010 |
10 a.m.-12 noon |
St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children
6171 Kempsville Circle
Norfolk, VA 23502-3930 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the LWV-SHR. League members are welcome to attend.
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| Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
8:30-9:30 a.m. |
General Assembly Building
910 Capitol Street
Richmond, VA 23219 |
Women's Legislative Roundtable.
A non-partisan forum for the discussion of problems and the legislation to address them. Please contact LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez at president@lwv-va.org for more details. Read about the history and functions of these valuable sessions in the Women's Roundtable Brochure (PDF).
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| Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
9-10 a.m. |
Friendly's Restaurant
5764 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23502-2422 |
Tidewater Women's Roundtable.
Join activists from all over Hampton Roads to learn about and discuss issues before the General Assembly. RSVP to Mary Rau at mkrau@cox.net.
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| Sunday, February 14, 2010 |
3:30-5:30 p.m. |
The Historic Taylor-Whittle House
227 West Freemason Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
At the corner of Duke Street, one block west of Boush Street, in the heart of downtown Norfolk. |
90th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of the League of Women Voters.
 A Celebration of 90 Years of Making Democracy Work:
History of Change ... Future of Hope
The LWV-SHR will honor special women in South Hampton Roads with Refreshments, Rejoicing, and a Romantic Raffle.
RSVP to (757) 627-3393 by Feb. 9
Download the Invitation
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| Monday, February 15, 2010 |
12 noon-1 p.m. |
Hilton Garden Inn Board Room
5921 Harbor View Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435 |
Monitor/Merrimac Lunch Unit.
- Topic: Census 2010
- Contact: Unit Leader Alice Mountjoy, 638-9689, AliceMountjoy@charter.net
- Hilton Garden Inn: (757) 925-1300
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| Wednesday, February 17, 2010 |
7:30-8:30 p.m. |
Virginia Beach Bayside Library
936 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
Virginia Beach Bayside Unit.
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| Wednesday, February 17, 2010 |
8:30-9:30 a.m. |
General Assembly Building
910 Capitol Street
Richmond, VA 23219 |
Women's Legislative Roundtable.
A non-partisan forum for the discussion of problems and the legislation to address them. Please contact LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez at president@lwv-va.org for more details. Read about the history and functions of these valuable sessions in the Women's Roundtable Brochure (PDF).
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| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 |
7-8 a.m. |
Tabb's at Riverview Restaurant
4019 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23504 |
Norfolk Breakfast Unit Meeting.
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| Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
8:30-9:30 a.m. |
General Assembly Building
910 Capitol Street
Richmond, VA 23219 |
Women's Legislative Roundtable.
A non-partisan forum for the discussion of problems and the legislation to address them. Please contact LWV-VA President Olga Hernandez at president@lwv-va.org for more details. Read about the history and functions of these valuable sessions in the Women's Roundtable Brochure (PDF).
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| Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
12 noon-1 p.m. |
Kelly's Backstage Tavern
329 Granby Street
Norfolk VA 23510 |
Norfolk Lunch Unit Meeting.
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| Saturday, March 6, 2010 |
10 a.m.-12 noon |
St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children
6171 Kempsville Circle
Norfolk, VA 23502-3930 |
LWV-SHR Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the LWV-SHR. League members are welcome to attend.
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