Events in Alameda
Election Forums
Every election season we conduct forums so voters get objective information on ballot measures and hear from candidates for office. To do so, we often co-sponsor events with other local Leagues, like the LWV of Oakland, LWV of Piedmont, and LWV of Berkeley Albany Emeryville.
Forums on the ballot issues always include handouts offering a brief overview of each proposition or measure and a summary of the major “pros and cons.”
Alamedans look forward to these forums as a valuable source of carefully researched and unbiased information about important policy issues. See our YouTube channel for videos of Alameda election forums.
Forums on the ballot issues always include handouts offering a brief overview of each proposition or measure and a summary of the major “pros and cons.”
Alamedans look forward to these forums as a valuable source of carefully researched and unbiased information about important policy issues. See our YouTube channel for videos of Alameda election forums.
Community Forums
We organize a number of community forums every year on special topics as part of our voter education and advocacy activities. These include panel presentations (always with a lively Q&A) on national and local issues. Recently, we have sponsored community forums on housing, climate change, gun safety, immigration, money in politics, gun safety, etc.
We often co-sponsor film showings and panel presentations events with other like-minded organizations such as Girls Inc. of the Island City, AAUW Alameda, Alameda Library, College of Alameda, and National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
Visit our YouTube channel for videos of Alameda community forums.
We often co-sponsor film showings and panel presentations events with other like-minded organizations such as Girls Inc. of the Island City, AAUW Alameda, Alameda Library, College of Alameda, and National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
Visit our YouTube channel for videos of Alameda community forums.
First Friday Social
On the first Friday of almost every month (except July and August) we coordinate a no-host dinner at a different Alameda restaurant. Venues are listed on our calendar with a note about RSVPs. Usually about ten to twenty adventurers gather for drinks at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:00pm. This is a fun way to experience Alameda’s varied cuisine and to enjoy good conversation with League members and guests. Everyone in the community is welcome to join in.
Monthly Book Club
During non-COVID times, we meet the 4th Monday of each month (except holidays) in the back room of Applebee's restaurant in Southshore. These days, we meet online via Zoom. We read non-fiction books, preferably paperbacks, chosen by the group upon the recommendation of one of us who has read the book. Discussion is lively, interesting, and challenging. Anyone thinking of becoming a member and who has read the book is invited to attend. To recommend a book, please refer to our LWV of Alameda Book Club Recommendation guidelines.
Meet Your Public Officials
Most years, in the spring, we hold our annual mixer and fundraiser called “Meet Your Public Officials” (MYPO). This popular community event offers food and wine, a raffle and fabulous silent auction, and abundant opportunities to meet the folks in your community and talk to Alameda’s elected and appointed officials. You can even sign up to “speed-date” a member of the City Council, School Board, Health District Board, City staff, Police and Fire Chief, and other notables in a one-on-one five-minute conversation.
Speech Tournament
The LWV of Alameda, College of Alameda (CoA), and Girls Inc. of the Island City have co-sponsored a Democracy Matters Civics program for high school students since 2015. The program culminates in a speech tournament held on the CoA campus each spring. The first place award is a $1,000 scholarship and the second place award is a $500 scholarship.
Voter Registration
We host voter registration drives on National Voter Registration Day each September at various locales in Alameda. We also hold voter registration drives at many Alameda community events. Contact our Voter Service Chair if you would like to volunteer or help coordinate or participate in a local voter registration drive.