Past Events For Delaware + the US (LWVUS)

(headshot photo of author Constance Hays Matsumoto)
Event Date: 
05/17/2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Huxley & Hiro Bookstore

PLEASE NOTE the date/time change - NOW ON SUNDAY May 17.
The League of Women Voters of New Castle County presents an afternoon of book browsing, coffee & pastries, and author Constance Hays Matsumoto... A literary fundraiser in support of LWVNCC. Or click "Read more" below to find the link to browse & buy online!

Delaware School Board Elections - Second Tuesday in May
Event Date: 
05/12/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00pm

School Board Elections in Delaware (statewide). Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. All U.S. Citizens age 18 and older residing in Delaware can vote in school board elections; you do not have to be a registered voter to vote in this election.

2026 DE School Board Candidate Forum for Red Clay School District, Tuesday April 28th at 7pm (virtual forum via Zoom web conference). Headshot photos of candidates Jenny Howard and Vic Leonard are shown.
Event Date: 
04/28/2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Full video of the April 28 LWVNCC Red Clay School Board candidate forum is now available here (click "Read more"). Get familiar with Red Clay candidates Jenny Howard and Vic Leonard Sr... or the candidates in your own district... before voting in the school board elections on May 12th.

Sussex LWV Immigration Policy Forum
Event Date: 
04/17/2026 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

Via Zoom

Be part of this bipartisan forum with legislators Sen Russ Huxtable, SD 6, and Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, SD 19. Ask questions and hear discussion about current and proposed DE immigration laws. Submit questions in advance using this link: https://forms.gle/qmKAG8yUq6Jwa8Zw8

Board Matters April Session, Get out the vote. 4/15 at 6:00 pm. Connect with voters, educate the community, and earn support. For more information visit www.firststateeducate.org
Event Date: 
04/15/2026 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom web conference

Connect with voters, educate the community, and earn support. A seminar by First State Educate.

2026-04 LLL Flyer Cropped
Event Date: 
04/14/2026 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

Tiki Jac's

Join us at our April League, Libations & Learning at Tiki Jac's Street Eats & Brews to hear Prof. Joe Pika speak on "Current Efforts to Make DE Education More Equitable: School Funding & District Consolidation." All League members are encouraged to bring a guest and potential new member. Wear your League button and logo wear. And don't miss our May 19 event with Dr. Diane Janosek, Award-winning cybersecurity expert, Topic: "My Lying Eyes: AI and the Age of Deception." Bluecoast, Rehoboth. Register for May LLL here: https://signup.com/go/AYoSACW

No Kings March 28 graphic
Event Date: 
03/28/2026 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

LWVUS is joining No Kings 3 as a national partner on Saturday, March 28th. In Delaware, events are planned in Bethany Beach, Dagsboro, Dover, Lewes, Newark, Milford, Rehoboth Beach and Wilmington. Delaware League members are encouraged to participate in activations with partners on the ground in a nonpartisan manner.

Event Date: 
03/24/2026 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Marion E. Proffitt Training Center

The community is invited to attend an Appoquinimink Board of Education Workshop on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to learn more about serving on the board. The candidates for the May 12 election are encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to share a summary about themselves and why they are running.

Flyer for March 23 Sussex LWV film festival fundraiser
Event Date: 
03/23/2026 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Cinema Arts Theater

Tickets are now on sale for the third annual Defending Democracy Film Festival on March 23! Celebrating International Women's Month, this fundraiser will start at 6 with a reception and raffle with refreshments kindly provided by DiFebo’s restaurant. Proceeds from drinks benefit our partner, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. The raffle will includes donated items and a 50/50 prize. At 6:30 we will begin our film presentation, a collection of short films reflecting the breadth and influence of women’s experience in contemporary society and culture. Click Read More for more info and a link to tickets.
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LWVDE League Day in Dover 2026 - Defending Democracy. Event info, photo of speaker Kathy Jennings shown
Event Date: 
03/19/2026 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Christ Church Parish Hall

This year's topic is "Defending Democracy: Where We Are and Where We Need to Be." Monday, March 16th, is the last day to register.

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

Delaware state capitol building
Event Date: 
05/08/2019 - 9:30am to 05/09/2019 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Tatnall Building

Regular 2nd Wednesday meeting of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps (legislative lobby group) in Dover.

Project management spreadsheet (text too small to read)
Event Date: 
05/07/2019 - 11:00am to 05/08/2019 - 12:45pm
Event location: 

Lemon Leaf Café

Regular 1st Tuesday meeting of the LWV state advocacy sub-committee covering voting and elections in Delaware.  If you are interested in voting/elections legislation and lobbying, contact

Man taking oath is shown from behind with his right hand raised
Event Date: 
05/02/2019 - 11:00am to 05/03/2019 - 10:45am
Event location: 

Federal Building in Wilmington, DE

LWVNCC volunteers distribute welcome packets to the new citizens.

Delaware state capitol building
Event Date: 
04/10/2019 - 9:30am to 04/11/2019 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Tatnall Building

Regular 2nd Wednesday meeting of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps (legislative lobby group) in Dover.

Man taking oath is shown from behind with his right hand raised
Event Date: 
04/04/2019 - 11:00am to 04/05/2019 - 10:45am
Event location: 

Federal Building in Wilmington, DE

LWVNCC volunteers distribute welcome packets to the new citizens.

Project management spreadsheet (text too small to read)
Event Date: 
04/02/2019 - 11:00am to 04/03/2019 - 12:45pm
Event location: 

Lemon Leaf Café

Regular 1st Tuesday meeting of the LWV state advocacy sub-committee covering voting and elections in Delaware.  If you are interested in voting/elections legislation and lobbying, contact

League Day in Dover, March 28, 2019
Event Date: 
03/28/2019 - 8:30am to 2:30pm
Event location: 

The Outlook at Duncan Center

The 2019 League Day in Dover program flier and registration form are now available!

Delaware state capitol building
Event Date: 
03/27/2019 - 11:00am to 03/28/2019 - 2:45pm
Event location: 

Legislative Hall

The Advocacy Corps will have a table in the second floor lobby of Legislative Hall where we will provide information about our 2019 legislative priorities

Boardroom with table, chairs, open computer
Event Date: 
03/20/2019 - 5:30pm to 7:45pm
Event location: 

Dover Public Library

Board meeting for the state-level League (LWV of Delaware, Inc). RSVP to Joann Hasse if you'd like to attend. 

Delaware state capitol building
Event Date: 
03/13/2019 - 9:30am to 03/14/2019 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Tatnall Building

Regular 2nd Wednesday meeting of the LWVDE Advocacy Corps (legislative lobby group) in Dover. For details or to attend, contact Advocacy Chair Sandy Spence.

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