Past Events For California + Diablo Valley + South San Mateo County + Cupertino- Sunnyvale + the US (LWVUS) + Southwest Santa Clara Valley + Fremont-Newark-Union City + Santa Clara County + The Bay Area + West Contra Costa County

68th LWVSSMC Annual Meeting

SenatorBecker

Submitted by South San Mateo County in May 2022.

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.

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Join in to listen to The Pros and Cons of the California Ballot Propositions and Tri-county Measure RR

Ballot Pros Cons

Submitted by South San Mateo County in September 2020.

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.  

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The Impact of Federal Cuts on our Local Communities (Panel Discussion)

Gavel, flag and dollar bills

Submitted by Diablo Valley in July 2025.

Event Date: 
09/03/2025 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

Walnut Creek Library - Oak Room

Join LWVDV and a panel of government leaders to discuss the impact of DOGE and the "Big Beautiful Bill" on our local communities.

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Labor Day Rally (Railroad Ave/Highway 4 Overpass, Pittsburg)

Unite and Rise 8.5: A Campaign to Defend Democracy

Submitted by Diablo Valley in August 2025.

Event Date: 
09/01/2025 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Event location: 

Railroad Ave

LWVDV will be joining with Indivisible Resisters Contra Costa (IRCC) for a Labor Day Rally in support of Workers and Democracy!

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Historic 17x17k Rally on El Camino Real

17x17k rally

Submitted by South San Mateo County in August 2025.

Event Date: 
09/01/2025 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Between Valparaiso and Oak Grove on El Camino Real

From Santa Clara to Redwood City: Historic 17x17k Rally on El Camino Real
Monday, Septembe

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Afternoon Tea with the League

Afternoon tea

Submitted by Southwest Santa Clara Valley in July 2025.

Event Date: 
08/30/2025 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Join us for afternoon tea (and coffee) on August 30. Meet fellow League members and find out more information about League events and volunteer opportunities. Registration is required. The address will be provided after registration.

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2025 Women's Equality Day

2025 Women's Equality Day

Submitted by South San Mateo County in August 2025.

Event Date: 
08/26/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

San Mateo County Regional Operations Center

Her Voice. Her Power. Our Future.
Raising Voices for Community Prosperity

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Fact over Fiction: Navigating the News (MDUUC)

Fact over Fiction: Navigating the News

Submitted by Diablo Valley in July 2025.

Event Date: 
08/24/2025 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Event location: 

Mt Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church (MDUUC)

Learn how to spot and stop mis/disinformation, identify reliable news sources, and use critical thinking to navigate the complexities of today’s media landscape.

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Private Tour of the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum in Redwood City

Domini Hoskins Black History Museum

Submitted by South San Mateo County in July 2025.

Event Date: 
08/23/2025 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Event location: 

Domini Hoskins Black History Museum

When: Saturday, August 23, 10:30-noon, followed by a casual lunch for those interested

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Sips and Civility: Viewing of LWVC Convention Speeches

Dora Rose’s 2025 LWVC Convention Speech

Submitted by South San Mateo County in July 2025.

Event Date: 
08/21/2025 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Event location: 

Buckeye Room, Portola Valley Town Center

Join us for an uplifting gathering to watch powerful speeches from the 2025 LWVC Convention:

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Past Events Co-Hosted By West Contra Costa County + Cupertino- Sunnyvale + Diablo Valley + Fremont-Newark-Union City + Santa Clara County + South San Mateo County + Southwest Santa Clara Valley + The Bay Area + the US (LWVUS) + California

What is DEI and Why Is It Being Dismantled? - A Community Conversation (VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE)

What is DEI?

Submitted by Diablo Valley in April 2025.

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?

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Economic & Social Realities of Immigration - A Community Conversation (VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE)

Realities of Immigration - A Community Conversation

Submitted by Diablo Valley in March 2025.

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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Bridging the Gap through Respectful Conversations - A Community Conversation (VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE)

Bridging the Gap: A Community Conversation

Submitted by Diablo Valley in January 2025.

Event Date: 
02/20/2025 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Join this webinar to learn about how individuals can help build bridges across divides in our families, communities, and country.

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Post Election and Challenges to the Constitution - A Community Conversation (Video and Resource list now available)

Post Election Challenges - A Community Conversation

Submitted by Diablo Valley in December 2024.

Event Date: 
12/12/2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Are there guardrails and constraints that can be employed when powerful special interests challenge the current democratic institutions? Join us to hear Dr. Akhil Reed Amar (Yale) discuss post-election challenges to the Constitution.

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2024 California Propositions Pros and Cons - A Community Conversation (VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE)

2024 Pros and Cons Community Conversation

Submitted by Diablo Valley in August 2024.

Event Date: 
09/26/2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Confused about the California ballot propositions? Join this LWVDV webinar to learn about them in depth and through a nonpartisan lens.

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Roadmap to Voting 2024 - A Community Conversation (VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE)

Roadmap to Voting 2024 - Community Conversation

Submitted by Diablo Valley in August 2024.

Event Date: 
09/19/2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Your Roadmap to Voting 2024 will introduce voters to important information about preparing themselves for the November 5, 2024 election.

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The State of Local Journalism - A Community Conversation (VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE)

The State of Local Journalism - Community Conversation

Submitted by Diablo Valley in April 2024.

Event Date: 
05/16/2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Join us for a conversation about the challenges facing local journalism and how to be more news media literate and better informed about local issues.

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The Fight For Clean Air - A Community Conversation (VIDEO and RESOURCE LIST NOW AVAILABLE)

The Fight for Clean Air webinar

Submitted by Diablo Valley in March 2024.

Event Date: 
04/18/2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Join us to learn about local environmental incidents and recent legislation proposed to keep communities like Contra Costa safe and healthy.

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Deportation and the Courts - A Community Conversation (VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE)

Deportation and the Courts - Promoting Human Rights at Home

Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2024.

Event Date: 
03/21/2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

A large new Deportation Court recently opened in Concord. What is a Deportation Court, and what does this mean for our immigrant neighbors?

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Measure X 2023: The Allocations, Lessons Learned, & Ensuring Equity in 2024 -A Community Conversation (VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE)

Measure X Community Conversation

Submitted by Diablo Valley in January 2024.

Event Date: 
02/15/2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

virtual (Zoom)

Voters passed Measure X in November 2020, a County-wide sales tax to support health and human services for our local neighbors and families. The tax money continues to be collected and allocations were made for 2023. What lessons have been learned?

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