Past Events For California + Diablo Valley + South San Mateo County + District of Columbia + the US (LWVUS) + Southwest Santa Clara Valley + Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle + Santa Clara County + West Contra Costa County

Event Date: 
03/16/2026 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Richmond City Council Chambers

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Event Date: 
06/16/2022 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

Celia's Mexican Restaurant

Join us for our LWVSSMC Annual Meeting!  We will be at Celia's in Menlo Park and have an outdoor area reserved.

Ballot Pros Cons
Event Date: 
10/03/2020 - 12:00am to 10/26/2020 - 11:45pm

The Leagues of Women Voters of San Mateo County, along with the North and Central San Mateo County leagues, is proud to co-host the Pros & Cons, a nonpartisan explanation of state propositions with supporting and opposing arguments.  

Event Date: 
09/17/2019 - 7:00pm to 09/18/2019 - 6:45pm
Event location: 

Downers Grove Public Library

Panel members include Julia Beckman, retired, long-term member of District 99 School Board; Kay Page, member Woodridge Village Board; and Sadia Covert, member DuPage County Board.  There will be time for Q & A.

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Event Date: 
11/12/2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Event location: 

LWVDV office (in person) or Zoom

This is the regular monthly meeting of the LWV Diablo Valley Board. Agenda items may include financial reports, advocacy decisions and updates, voter service activity plans and information, program planning for future studies and meetings, and membership updates.

Volunteer with the League
Event Date: 
11/11/2026 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

The LWV of Southwest Santa Clara Valley is a volunteer run organization. Our power comes from the involvement of our members. When you volunteer with the League, you serve your community through increased voter education and engagement. 

Wise Girl Restaurant
Event Date: 
11/11/2026 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

WiseGirl Restaurant

Join us for a no-host lunch at WiseGirl Restaurant to celebrate the year, catch up with old friends and meet new ones!

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Event Date: 
11/10/2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

ZOOM Only

We hold orientations for members and guests regularly, to give an overview of the League's history, mission, procedures, current priorities, and how you can get involved.

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Event Date: 
11/03/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Event location: 

ZOOM Only

Membership Committee meetings are held monthly on the 1st Tuesday from 5-6:30 pm, on Zoom. Your participation is encouraged - we welcome new ideas and perspectives.

PAL-O-WEEN Block Party Friday October 30 2026
Event Date: 
10/30/2026 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

PAL Center

The Redwood City PAL Center is hosting a block party the night before Halloween, and we’d love for you to join us!

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Past Events Co-Hosted By West Contra Costa County + Diablo Valley + Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle + Santa Clara County + South San Mateo County + Southwest Santa Clara Valley + the US (LWVUS) + California + District of Columbia

Get The Lowdown on 2026 California Propositions
Event Date: 
10/01/2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Watch a video of the 10/1/26 webinar here. 

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Event Date: 
09/24/2026 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Join us for an informative webinar exploring the safeguards that protect our voting systems and ensure every eligible vote is counted accurately.

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Event Date: 
04/16/2026 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Join us for a practical, nonpartisan conversation on what’s changing in election administration and voting access at the national level, in California, and in Contra Costa County.

AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Event Date: 
03/19/2026 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Join us for a practical, no-nonsense webinar on how artificial intelligence is already shaping education, government, work, and civic life. This session is designed for community members who want clear explanations, real examples, and grounded discussion.

Shock & Awe: Rising Costs of California Fire Insurance!
Event Date: 
01/15/2026 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

California homeowners are experiencing the “shock and awe” of the increase in their insurance rates. This webinar will address how insurance rates are determined; strategies for fire mitigation; current state legislation impacting insurance rates; and efforts by community groups to inform home owners about ways to protect their property.

Born Equal Community Conversation
Event Date: 
10/13/2025 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

St Mary's College, Soda Center (or ZOOM)

Professor Akhil Amar, Yale constitutional scholar, will discuss his new book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920, which explores the transformative amendments that redefined freedom, equality, and voting rights in the post–Civil War era.

Learn about 2025 CA Prop 50
Event Date: 
10/09/2025 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

LWVDV will present Pros and Cons positions about Proposition 50 based on research, as well as information about major funding sources supporting and opposing the proposition. Janet Hoy of LWVDV will make the presentation and answer your questions about the upcoming California Proposition 50.

Challenges to Voting Rights - Then and Now
Event Date: 
09/18/2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Join us for an illuminating program on the history of the Woman’s Suffrage Movement and how it inspired the production of the Broadway musical SUFFs, followed by a conversation about the SAVE Act and how its passage would challenge the right to vote for many Americans.

What is DEI?
Event Date: 
05/15/2025 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Over the last 40 years, the goal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has been to address inequities in all aspects of our society. Why was it created? What are its benefits and challenges? Why do some people support it and others perceive it as threatening? What is its future in our country?

Realities of Immigration - A Community Conversation
Event Date: 
04/17/2025 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Join us to better understand the economic, legal, and social impacts of the changing immigration policies and learn about the effects on all members in our community

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