LWV of Alameda Calendar of Events
Election Forums
Every election season we, the LWV of Alameda, 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 past 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 past 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 Community Events page for more info on very recent/upcoming LWV of Alameda events.
Visit our YouTube channel for videos of past 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 Community Events page for more info on very recent/upcoming LWV of Alameda events.
Visit our YouTube channel for videos of past Alameda community forums.
First Friday Social
These events on hold at the moment due to the pandemic and need of a volunteer host.
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.
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.
Fundraising Events
The pandemic as well as other organizational changes caused us to re-think our annual fundraiser called “Meet Your Public Officials” (MYPO). This event offered food, wine, a raffle and silent auction, and abundant opportunities to meet the folks in our community and talk to Alameda’s elected and appointed officials.
In lieu of the annual fundraiser, we are committed to continue providing opportunities to attend our candidate debates and information forums to learn about issues of importance to our community. And we ask that you consider making a one-time or monthly donation to support the work of our volunteer led organization or join us and add your voice to the issues that are important to you.
In lieu of the annual fundraiser, we are committed to continue providing opportunities to attend our candidate debates and information forums to learn about issues of importance to our community. And we ask that you consider making a one-time or monthly donation to support the work of our volunteer led organization or join us and add your voice to the issues that are important to you.
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.
Student Summer Internships
Learn about the mission of the League as you gain valuable experience working on variety of projects and programs. Applications will be available in March/April for summer internships. Applicants who are chosen for this program will also receive a small stipend for their participation.
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.