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This theme celebrates the collective strength, equality, and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership, shaping the minds and futures of all generations.
Enjoy a cup of coffee and peruse this year’s recently released National Women’s History Alliance magazine. It is full of women from all walks of life inspiring others with their compassion and talents. Just turn the pages on your screen like a hard copy magazine | _______________________________ |  |
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Federal Judiciary Study Consensus Meeting
Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m.-12 noon on Zoom
LWVUS has compiled policy briefs to help us answer important questions about the judiciary system during our Consensus Meeting.You may want to look at these as you ponder the questions.We will be considering ideas such as:
- What would be the implications of full public disclosure of recusal decisions by federal judges/justices?SeeRecusal
- Some justices of the Supreme Court are critical of the shadow docket. Should the shadow docket be better controlled? If so, how?Shadow Docket
Other policy briefs and additional information are available on the national League website here. Our local Consensus Meeting is part of a fast-tracked national Federal Judiciary study that was approved at the LWVUS 2024 convention.
We hope these questions have whetted your appetite!
Rosaleen Zisch, Moderator
Elizabeth Marquez Bernardino, Note-Taker
Martha Beattie, Chair
Michelle Fernandez, Connie Hunter, Sara Malaun, Tom Pavel, Julie Pollitt
REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND
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Fresh Perspectives on Women's Leadership
Thursday, March 20, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sobrato Center for Nonprofits
1400 Parkmoor Ave., San Jose
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REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND
In honor of Women's History Month, Lunch with League in March will offer two perspectives on women in leadership roles. Mary E. Gardner will summarize key points from the newly-revised edition of Women's Ways of Leading that she wrote with Linda G. Lambert. The book describes how women can get a fresh perspective on leadership with an innovative "Framework on Women's Leadership Development" that draws from an extensive study of women across various fields, ages and ethnicity.
Mary will be joined by San Jose Vice Mayor Pam Foley who will share her leadership experiences in business and as an elected official.
Box lunches from Panera may be ordered in advance for $25 (select your sandwich or salad choice when you register), or you may attend for free with no lunch (or bring your own). In either case, bring your own beverage. Deadline for registering with a lunch order is 8 p.m. Monday, March 17.
Parking: In addition to parking in front, there is a spacious parking lot behind the Sobrato building that is accessed from Race Street.
Click HERE to register for this inspiring event
with or without lunch
California’s Voter Participation Gap: Strategies to Promote Engagement & Representation
The first webinar in our spring three-part series is coming up on Wednesday, March 26th at 6:30 PM! Join us for a data-informed panel discussion featuring voting rights and participation experts—Mindy Romero, PhD, Pablo Rodriguez, Jala Abner, and Sky Allen—to learn more about where voter participation gaps exist in California, how strategic voter engagement can improve voting access, legislation related to the issue, and what we can do to achieve a more representative democracy.
Register today for this free webinar!
LWV California is doing a 3-part series on Voter Engagement.
The first session is Wednesday, March 26th at 6:30 PM.
https://lwvc.org/event/voter-participation-gap-webinar/
LWV SWSV - Climate with Tom Steyer
Learn more about the climate crisis and why local action is critical. Join the LWVC Climate webinar featuring Tom Steyer on March 27, 2025 (4 p.m. Pacific time).
A longtime leader in the climate movement, Tom has spearheaded citizen campaigns, championed climate science, and advocated for bold legislation. Now, he’s leveraging decades of experience as a world-class investor to drive climate solutions in the private sector. He lives in San Francisco, enjoys spending time with family, and can always be counted on by friends to relay the latest climate data (whether they they are interested in hearing it or not).
Please REGISTER HERE
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LWVCS Coffee Hour - Third Thursdays
11am, March 20, with LWVCS leaders and members to share your League-related experiences
and learn about LWV National, LWVCS and LWV activities
- Join here - or via our website calendar link
To catch up on previous Coffee Hours, check here.
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Join us on March 29, 2-4pm at the Grand Hotel to meet and greet your Elected’s – City Councils, School Boards, County Offices! This is an opportunity to ask them questions, talk about your interests and concerns – live and in person!
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Cupertino Earth & Arbor Day Festival - Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Library Field, 10400 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
Cupertino’s Annual Earth and Arbor Day Festival is an interactive event that invites community members of all ages to learn about environmental issues and solutions in a family-friendly atmosphere. Consistently attracting thousands of attendees and dozens of partner organizations, the Earth and Arbor Day Festival features hands-on activities, live entertainment, and delicious food served by local food trucks.
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Electoral College
How the Electoral College Works – from LWV: here
Thousands of supporters tuned in to watch the LWVUS panel on the Electoral College. It featured an all-women panel of experts and was moderated by Celina Stewart, Chief Counsel for LWVUS.
Check it out to hear what panelists had to say about:
- what makes a healthy democracy;
- wow the fight for fair representation is connected to the 2024 federal election; and
- how we can take meaningful action.
The fight for fair representation is more than just a battle for a new system — it is a crucial step towards saving our democracy.
Watch the "What's Not Right With the Electoral College" Video
The One Person, One Vote fight for fair representation is more than just a battle for a new system instead of relying on the Electoral College for a presidential election outcome - it is a crucial step towards saving our democracy. Learn how the fight for fair representation is connected to the 2024 federal election and how we can take meaningful action.
Watch the LWV organized panel on the Electoral College. Moderated by Celina Stewart, LWVUS Chief Counsel, Senior Director of Advocacy & Litigation, hear the thoughts from Na’ilah Amaru, Advocacy Strategist; Carolyn Dupont, University of Kentucky; and Keesha Gaskins-Nathan, US Rockefeller Brothers Fund.
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- Civic Listening Corps Signup
The League of Women Voters and the Algorithmic Transparency Institute have partnered to establish a volunteer program for League members and their community to combat mis- and disinformation. The Civic Listening Corps is a volunteer network of individuals trained to monitor for, critically evaluate, and report misinformation on diverse topics central to our civic life: including voting, elections, public health, civil rights. When you join, you will get training on how to monitor for and report examples of misinformation, and then you can sign up to participate in civic listening shifts where you commit to join fellow volunteers in actively identifying problematic content circulating in your community. You can read more about the program here: https://www.civiclistening.org/what-is-clc
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Certified Election Observer program Contra Costa County: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDr8q5qGRZs |
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FUHSD News here
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(Yes, we changed our name to reflect the current environment!)
Planning and Practicing Working with Communities on any individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern.
Join our Planning Meeting to develop Future Events - we want your ideas and your participation!
Our focus is how we can battle misinformation and biases.
In addition, we are reviewing the potential for sharing the film "Stripped for Parts" about the loss of local news resources.
Join us to continue planning civil discourse events via ZOOM on Monday, March 17th, 1pm here.
We need your ideas, suggestions - and participation.
What are your burning topics for discussion?
What issues in our communities should we talk about - all sides? Elections? Immigration? Polarization? Economic inequity?
This 5-minute video with Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, addresses the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a self-governing nation:
Why Have a Civil Dialogue?
You can view previous event recordings here.
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Join us for the Public Safety Fair on Saturday, March 22, from noon to 4 p.m. at Community Hall Plaza (10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino)! An Eagle Scout project from Troop 2485, the Public Safety Fair will include local and national agencies, volunteer organizations, and student clubs all focused on a safe and resilient Cupertino.
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- Cupertino State of the City - Recording here
Cupertino Mayor Liang Chao presented the State of the City address on February 26, 2025, 6:30 P.M. at the Quinlan Center. During this speech, Chao outlined her vision to help Cupertino succeed by prioritizing residents’ needs, increasing fiscal accountability, and fostering thoughtful growth.
This event will also launch the Mayor’s Initiative, Cupertino Stories, which will serve as a portal to connect our vibrant and diverse community together through our shared love of Cupertino. Join us to create history together.
- Latest News on The Rise (Vallco Center Development)
More information on the project can be found at: The Rise (former Vallco Town Center) | City of Cupertino, CA
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Sunnyvale City News & Events info here
City Council & Commissions Meetings info here.
Waves of Change: Ensuring Equity in Coastal Access
Discover the barriers that prevent many communities from enjoying our shared outdoor spaces. Explore meaningful opportunities for change.
When: Wednesday, March 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom. Register to receive Zoom link.
Did you miss any of our past speakers or would like to watch one again? Our recorded events from 2017 to current are available on our YouTube channel.
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Council meetings are held at least two Tuesdays a month at 7 p.m., Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Ave.
Viewing Options Council meetings are:
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AT&T Channel 99
Comcast Channel 15
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- LWV Bay Area Board Update
Our speakers were Supervisor Sylvia Arenas who represents District 1 on the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors and
Dr. Rachel Gilgoff, an advisor with the California Aces Aware Initiative. Watch the video here.
- LWV Bay Area’s Annual LEAGUE DAY 2025 on Regional Government: How Does It Affect You?
Saturday, March 8 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm via Zoom only, Watch the video here
Have you ever wondered how regional government works and how it affects your daily life? How do decisions made by MTC-ABAG affect a local jurisdiction?
We will begin with a keynote address by Rep. Josh Becker, continue with three panels and end with an update on LWV Bay Area’s regional government and land use study now underway. Contact us with your suggestions and comments at lwvbayarea@gmail.com.
- Have you subscribed to the LWV Bay Area Monitor News? Get all the League regional news delivered to your email regularly here!
- LWV Bay Area will be visiting Local Leagues - look for our outreach program- it started in February!
- If you missed the LWVBA Public Health Series, You can view the recordings here
- Stay tuned for our next event on Stress! | __________________________________ | Members, Friends and Supporters, Help Us to Make Things Happen! | ___________________________ | | The Cupertino-Sunnyvale Event EBlast
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