Past Events For Connecticut + Greater Hartford

legislative session preview 2023 event flyer from ct mirror
Event Date: 
01/24/2023 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Hybrid - in person and online (zoom)

Decisions made in Hartford often have more impact on Connecticut than laws passed in Washington. So, what can we expect from the upcoming CT legislative session and Gov. Ned Lamont’s second term? CT Mirror Capitol Bureau Chief Mark Pazniokas joins host John Dankosky to break it down. This event is a hybrid event with either in person or online reservations required.

flyer for the CTLCV 2023 environmental summit
Event Date: 
01/24/2023 - 9:30am to 3:30pm
Event location: 

Connecticut Science Center

The CTLCV (Connecticut League of Conservation Voters) Education Fund is a statewide non-profit working to educate voters and elected leaders on environmental issues in order to strengthen Connecticut's environmental movement. Join the CTLCV for the 2023 Environmental Summit, registration is required.

LWV of north fairfield country logo in color
Event Date: 
01/21/2023 - 9:30am to 11:15am
Event location: 

Online - Zoom

Join the League of Women Voters of North Fairfield County for a zoom webinar where you can meet your local legislators.

Image of Ellie Mendez the 2023 CT Kid Governor
Event Date: 
01/20/2023 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Online - LIVE stream on Facebook and YouTube

Join the CT Old State house for the inauguration of CT's new Kid Governor, Elisavet "Ellie" Mendez! This event is virtual and will be live streamed via Facebook and YouTube.

Let's talk about: Digital Threats to Democracy image
Event Date: 
01/18/2023 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Join the League of Women Voters of Maine for a conversation with Dr. Brian Hughes, a leading national expert on democracy, extremism and what we can do about it. Dr. Hughes is a Research Assistant Professor in the program of Justice, Law, and Criminology at American University.

event flyer for redding lwv author event with mark twain library with photo of the author David Zucchino
Event Date: 
01/11/2023 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

Online - Zoom

Join the Redding LWV and the Mark Twain Library for the next part of their award-winning Conversations: Truth, Myth & Democracy series featuring Pulitzer Prize-Winning author David Zucchino and Professor Daniel Barrett. Zucchino's book, Wilmington's Lie, weaves a gripping and compelling narrative that uncovers a violent and largely forgotten chapter of American history: The 1898 riot and coup in Wilmington, North Carolina. Barrett and Zucchino will discuss ways dominant groups often prevail over historical narratives, and the importance of delving into primary sources to uncover truths about events that have been misconstrued, or entirely forgotten. This is a virtual webinar hosted via Zoom. Registration is required.

LVW of Ridgefield logo in color
Event Date: 
01/10/2023 - 10:30am
Event location: 

Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center Garden Room

Kick off the New Year by celebrating "Ridgefield's Radical" suffragist Alice Paul's 138th birthday. Come learn about Alice and other important women, as well as the status of the Equal Rights Amendment (authored by Alice) and other significant issues. This event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Ridgefield and co-sponsored by the KTM&HC. It is free and open to the public. Please register at: inforlwv [at] gmail.com

taste of connection event image with office setting background
Event Date: 
01/07/2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Online - Zoom

Communicating and relating with each other effectively is fundamental to the bigger goals of the League around voting rights, addressing the climate emergency, pushing for governmental transparency, and others. We invite all to join for this free/introductory workshop hosted by James Prieto from The Center for Nonviolent Communication.

Image of the Connecticut Flag in color
Event Date: 
01/04/2023 - 11:00am
Event location: 

William A. O’Neill State Armory

The CT gubernatorial inauguration ceremony will take place in Hartford and is open to the public (tickets not required). Gov. Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, Secretary of the State-elect Stephanie Thomas, Treasurer-elect Erick Russell and Comptroller-elect Sean Scanlon – will receive the oath of office and Lamont will deliver remarks about his vision for Connecticut. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at noon.

Old State House Logo
Event Date: 
12/13/2022 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Online - LIVE stream on Facebook or YouTube

Join CIT and CT's Old State House for a conversation with Kevin Snow, creator of the Capitol Collection passport book, who will share his own capitol journey. This talk will highlight how the Capitol Collection passport book came to be and about its creator's own capitol collection saga. The story of the trip to deliver the stamps includes some amusing anecdotes and misadventures! Finally, you'll hear tales of other capitol travelers and the goings-on at the capitols of today. Registration required.

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