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Past Events For Connecticut + Greater Hartford

Early Voting Roundtable: Increasing Civic Engagement, Strengthening Our Democracy.

Early Voting roundtable event with headshots of 12 panelists

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2023.

Event Date:

03/23/2023 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

Event location:

Room 2A of the Legislative Office Building (LOB), Capitol

Join LWVCT and other CT Advocacy organizations and groups for a legislative dialogue regarding early voting in Connecticut.

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2023.

Event Date:

03/15/2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Event location:

The Little Theater, Wilton High School & Zoom

Please join the Wilton League of Women Voters, along with co-sponsor the Miller-Driscoll Parent Teacher Association, in a conversation with a panel of fellow Wiltonians who will share their personal stories of why they wanted to serve the town and how they went about doing it. The event will be held in person at the Little Theater and will also be viewable via Zoom link. Refreshments will be available following the program.

Women's Day at the Capitol event flyer with graphic of a crowd of faceless women in various shades of pink

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2023.

Event Date:

03/13/2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Event location:

Room 1D of the Legislative Office Building (LOB), Capitol

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity has put together a jam-packed presentation you won’t want to miss, entitled “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Economic Power & Well-Being,” focusing on the progress our state has made on key issues important to the progress of women, and the next steps we hope to see.

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2023.

Event Date:

03/09/2023 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Event location:

Fairfield Museum and History Center

Black female organizers have made vast contributions to society, leading crucial influential action toward a more just reality. But these stories are often reduced, undocumented, or forgotten. Recent important research from Kathryn Angelica and Dr. Brittney Yancy are helping change that. Learn about their work and the forgotten histories of Connecticut’s Black women activists during this inspiring program.

$5 suggested donation at the door.

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2023.

Event Date:

03/09/2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Event location:

Online - Zoom

What is it like to be a woman in politics and how has that changed over the years? Why are women still underrepresented in politics today? What can we do to move toward equity at all levels of government?

If you've ever wondered about these questions, Capitol Information and Tours invites you to join for this special Women's History Month virtual event. The panel will be hosted by LWVCT president Laura Smits. Registration is required.

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2023.

Event Date:

03/05/2023 - 2:00pm

Event location:

Ridgefield Library

A Musical One-Woman Show, "A Journey" will be performed by award-winning actor and singer Kimberly Wilson who wrote this show. This very special event will be presented by Wilson at the Ridgefield Library on March 5, 2023 from 2 - 4 PM. This program is co-hosted by the League of Women Voters of Ridgefield and the Ridgefield Public Library. It is offered in partnership with the Ridgefield Historical Society. Registration is requested.

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2023.

Event Date:

03/01/2023 - 3:00pm to 3:30pm

Event location:

Online - Zoom

If you work with older adults, or if you are (or know someone) 65+, join this free, 30-minute webinar from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to learn how you can share a lifetime of experience and protect others from scams. The FTC will discuss its updated Pass It On materials, which give older adults a way to share what they know about everything from business impersonators to romance scams and identity theft. We’ll share the updated website, discuss how you can get free materials for your group presentations, share ready-made presentations for each topic, and talk and hear about ideas for getting the word out in your community. This webinar is open to everyone.

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2023.

Event Date:

03/01/2023 - 2:00pm to 2:30pm

Event location:

Online - Zoom

Si trabaja con personas mayores, o si usted es (o conoce a alguien) mayor de 65 años, únase a este taller gratuito de 30 minutos para aprender cómo puede compartir sus experiencias para proteger a otros de las estafas. La FTC presentará sus materiales actualizados Pásalo, que brindan a las personas mayores una forma de compartir lo que saben sobre todo tipo de temas, desde impostores de negocios hasta estafas de romances y el robo de identidad. Compartiremos el sitio web actualizado, discutiremos cómo puede obtener materiales gratuitos para las presentaciones de su grupo, compartiremos presentaciones preparadas para cada tema y hablaremos y escucharemos ideas para correr la voz en su comunidad. Este seminario web está abierto a todos.

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2023.

Event Date:

02/28/2023 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Event location:

Brubeck Room of the Wilton Library

Please join the Wilton Library and the Wilton League of Women Voters for a Legislative Dialogue with Senator Ceci Maher (District 26) and Representative Keith Denning (District 42). This dialogue will give elected state legislators an opportunity to present their priorities for the 2023 Connecticut Assembly session, and for constituents to provide them feedback and ask them questions about issues facing our town and state. Registration recommended, as space is limited.

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2023.

Event Date:

02/28/2023 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Online - Zoom

Join DC photographer, film producer and social justice activist Phil Portlock and his wife Pat Sloan as they present, “MLK: THE LIFE OF A PROPHET ”, a 30 minute film tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a second viewing. Please click READ MORE and find the event link to attend.

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Past Events For Connecticut + Greater Hartford

Early Voting Roundtable: Increasing Civic Engagement, Strengthening Our Democracy.

Wilton LWV & Miller-Driscoll PTA present How Wilton Works: A conversation with Wilton Board and Commission Members (Hybrid)

The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity presents Women's Day at the Capitol

LWV Fairfield and The Fairfield Museum present Hidden Histories: Black Women Activists in Connecticut

Connecticut Women in Politics: Past, Present, and Future (Virtual)

LWV of Ridgefield Women’s History Month Presentation - A Journey: A Musical One-Woman Show by Kimberly Wilson

The FTC presents Reaching Older Adults About Scams: Pass It On (Virtual)

La FTC presenta Taller virtual gratuito para hablar con las personas mayores sobre las estafas y Pásalo

Wilton LWV and the Wilton Library present Legislative Priorities Dialogue with Wilton's State Legislators

Black History Month Film Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Virtual)

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