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Volunteer for This Sunday, June 18, Juneteenth Celebration
Posted on June 14, 2017 in League News | comments
Please volunteer today to spend 2 hours as a host at the League’s table at the Juneteenth Sunday, June 18th. The local celebration of African American culture and diversity in Berkeley is always fun–with gr...
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Join Us Thursday, August 17, for Happy Hour 4:30-6p and onward
Posted on June 14, 2017 in League News | comments
Come party and chat with us!! Thurs, Aug 17, 4:30-6 pm–and onward– as the League continues our Third Thursday Happy Hour at Revival Bar and Kitchen, 2102 Shattuck Ave. Members and non-members, folks of all ...
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Calling all Knitters and Crocheters!! Join a Pussy Hat Project
Posted on June 12, 2017 in League News | comments
We need your help to make pink pussy hats and brooches for sale at upcoming events and meetings. The League of San Diego was kind enough to pass along their patterns and we want to start stitching. These little guys flew...
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Diz Swift, League Climate Change Leader, Will Concentrate on State & National Work
Posted on June 12, 2017 in League News | comments
Diz Swift has resigned from the LWVBAE Board of Directors and her job as Action Coordinator so that she can spend more time working at the state and national level. Dr. Swift has led the League at all levels of govern...
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2018 CA Budget: More Revenue, Great Uncertainty
Posted on June 12, 2017 in League News | comments
2018 will be a big year for the CA budget! California Budget and Policy Center Executive Director Chris Hoene reported to the Ca State League Convention on noteworthy changes in the state’s fiscal landscape: more rev...
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Leaguers Lobby CA Legislators–Update on Key Legislation
Posted on June 12, 2017 in League News | comments
League members had a chance to lobby legislative staff directly and learn about some current proposed legislation that fits well with League policy positions. Lobby Day this year was the day before the start of the Bienn...
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LWVC CONVENTION 2017 Talks by Sec of State Alex Padilla & others Here
Posted on June 12, 2017 in League News | comments
Missed LWVC Convention? Want to review Sec of State Alex Padilla’s talk or Climate Change presentations? Take a look at the Videos shot by Ken Bukowski during the four days of the convention, June 1st through the 4...
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Wellness Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Talk Wed June 14 2pm
Posted on June 8, 2017 in League News | comments
Bonita House, in partnership with the City of Berkeley and Alameda County, is opening a Wellness Center at 1909 University Ave. (the old Blick Art Materials store) serving serving adults and transition age youth with men...
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Film: From the Ashes–meet the people in coal country–Thu, June 8, 7 pm
Posted on June 5, 2017 in League News | comments
Sign Up to see the film “From the Ashes” on Thursday, June 8, at 7 pm at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA. The Sierra Club, which is sponsoring the film, rep...
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County Human Impact Budget Hearing Wed June 7, 1:30 pm
Posted on June 5, 2017 in League News | comments
Join ALL IN and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Wed., June 7, at 1:30 pm at 1221 Oak Street 5th Floor Board Chambers Oakland, to learn how federal budget changes will affect you. Join us for a discussion on ...
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