Past Events For Delaware + the US (LWVUS)

Two LWV members in front of Capitol Building
Event Date: 
09/03/2025 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Capitol Visitor Center

League members are encouraged to join LWVUS on September 3rd in Washington, DC, from 3 to 4 pm, to bring together League members and members of Congress and their staff to discuss the collective work to be done in support of Cultivating Champions for Democracy. At this event in the Capitol Visitor Center, we will hear from members of Congress speaking about their office’s commitment to preserving and strengthening our democracy. NOTE: The Capitol Visitor Center, the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located beneath the East Front plaza of the U.S. Capitol at First Street and East Capitol Street. See map: capitol visitors center_map.pdf

Please register by August 29, 2025, using the Registration link on this page.
All attendees will be required to check-in and show ID to enter the Senate Visitor Center.

Drawing of person in virtual meeting on laptop
Event Date: 
08/21/2025 - 3:00pm

Starting today, August 21, and continuing on every third Thursday of the month, League members and the public are invited to bend the president's ear.

Let's Talk about Police Reform - Transparency,Accountability,Public Safety - Community Conversation & Panel Discussion at Dover Public Library
Event Date: 
08/07/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Dover Public Library

Join us for a panel and community discussion on the state of police reform in Delaware - two years after the passage of House Bills 205 and 206. These laws were designed to bring greater transparency and accountability to policing in Delaware.

Local Brewery. Large Impact. Dine at any Iron Hill Brewery NCC location any time on August 7th to benefit LWVNCC
Event Date: 
08/07/2025 (All day)
Event location: 

Iron Hill Brewery (multiple locations)

Visit either the Wilmington or Newark Iron Hill location ALL DAY on Thursday August 7, and 20% of your food bill will be donated to the League of Women Voter of New Castle County. Show the digital flyer to your server, and/or mention the LWV fundraiser, to participate.

group_picture RD 20 candidates and moderator
Event Date: 
07/31/2025 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event location: 

Milton Elementary School

Sussex LWV will host a forum featuring candidates Nikki Miller (R) and Alonna Berry (D), who are running in the special election for the state Representative District #20 seat being vacated by Rep. Stell Parker Selby. The forum will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. A link to the livestream, as well as bios of the candidates and the moderator, Dr. Marlene Saunders, are available at the Read More link.

Ghost in the Criminal Justice Machine (book cover shown)
Event Date: 
07/31/2025 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Please join LWVDE President Tiffany Lydon this summer for another engaging book club!
Update on 7/17 Good Trouble Gathering
Event Date: 
07/17/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Epworth United Methodist Church

UPDATE: Due to the extreme heat and the

Good Trouble Lives On Image
Event Date: 
07/17/2025 - 5:00pm
Event location: 

The Chancery Market & Food Hall

In New Castle County, LWV of Delaware is hosting a pre-event poster making party on July 17 starting at 5 pm in a private room at The Chancery. We want you with us!.

Good Trouble Lives On
Event Date: 
07/17/2025 (All day)
Event location: 

(various)

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the current administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.

Ghost in the Criminal Justice Machine (book cover shown)
Event Date: 
07/16/2025 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Update: the third session of summer book club has been rescheduled from Thursday July 17 to Weds July 16 to avoid conflicting with the "Good Trouble Lives On" national day of action events.
 

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Past Events Co-Hosted By Delaware + the US (LWVUS)

HandsOff! Mass Mobilization
Event Date: 
04/05/2025 - 10:30am to 3:00pm
Event location: 

Lewes Transit Center Park and Ride, Five Points

LWV is joining national partners for Hands Off!, a mobilization in response to the current administration’s attacks on our democracy, basic rights, and overreach of power. Rallies are planned nationwide for April 5 from noon - 2 p.m. In Delaware, the main rally will be in Dover at Legislative Hall - and LWVSCDE plans to be there! And we're organizing carpools to drive to the event. We'll meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Lewes Park-n-Ride and expect to return by 3 p.m. Use the registration button below to let us know whether you can drive or need a ride. And even if you can't make the Dover rally, join us for sign-making at Panera in Rehoboth (April 4, 10 a.m., materials provided). Go to https://signup.com/go/SjsCHXa to register for that event.

Photo shows the General Assembly Chambers at the Delaware State Capitol in Dover, DE
Event Date: 
09/19/2022 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Update - if you missed our Sept 19 Hot Topic presentation, you can watch the video here...

LWVNCC Hot Topic
Event Date: 
09/27/2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Presentation Video

If you missed our 9/27/2021 Hot Topic (or just want to watch it again), the full video for this presentation is available here:

Man taking oath is shown from behind with his right hand raised
Event Date: 
09/17/2021 - 11:00am
Event location: 

US District Court House in Wilmington, DE

LWVNCC volunteers distribute welcome packets to the new citizens.

WomanVoting
Event Date: 
03/02/2021 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Regular first Tuesday meeting for the Voting & Elections subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

Justice scales
Event Date: 
02/24/2021 - 10:30am to 02/25/2021 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Monthly meeting of the Criminal Justice subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

WomanVoting
Event Date: 
02/02/2021 - 11:00am to 02/03/2021 - 10:45am
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Regular first Tuesday meeting for the Voting & Elections subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

Justice scales
Event Date: 
01/27/2021 - 10:30am
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

First meeting for the new Criminal Justice subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

League of Women Voters of Delaware Elections and Voting Advocacy Subcommittee monthly meeting
Event Date: 
01/05/2021 - 11:00am to 01/06/2021 - 10:45am
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Regular first Tuesday meeting for the Voting & Elections subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

League of Women Voters of Delaware Elections and Voting Advocacy Subcommittee monthly meeting
Event Date: 
12/01/2020 - 11:00am to 12/02/2020 - 10:45am
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Regular first Tuesday meeting for the Voting & Elections subcommittee of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps.

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