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LWVUS launched Unite and Rise 8.5 on May 1st, 2025

Nonviolent protests... engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.

Unite and Rise 8.5
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Sussex County Delaware LWV President Barb Hedges-Goettl getting it done :)
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LWVNCC Guest Bartender fundraiser

Guest Bartender Program Fundraiser - LWV New Castle County, Delaware - October 21st, 6 to 9pm, BBC Tavern and Grill

Submitted by Delaware in September 2025.

Event Date: 
10/21/2025 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

BBC Tavern & Grill

DONATE NOW to Your Favorite Bartender: LWVNCC Oct 2025 Guest Bartender Fundraiser. We'd also love to see you at the BBC on October 21st :)

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Sussex LWV October Newsletter is Out!

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Submitted by Delaware in July 2025.

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For October, "President Barb" discusses her personal journey towards "centering the experiences and contributions of those who are not-me (and those who are not like me)" and how that mirrors the League's ongoing commitment to keep focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We proudly welcome Charlotte King to our Board as a director at large. We remind you to PLEASE renew your membership now! And there are So Many Events this month! Click Read More to see the full newsletter.

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November 14 League Libations & Learning features Sara Larch, Board Vice Chair of Beebe Healthcare

Nov. 14 League Libation Learning with Sara Larch, Vice Chair Beebe Board

Submitted by Delaware in October 2025.

Event Date: 
11/14/2025 - 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Event location: 

Cottage Cafe

We hope you will join us for the November 14 League, Libations & Learning event, which will feature Sara Larch, Chair of the Board of Directors for Beebe Healthcare. Her topic is "Breaking Barriers: How We Can Improve Health Care Access Together." Libations and lunch will precede the 45-minute presentation, and a Q&A will follow. Please send questions in advance to lwvscde.membership [at] gmail.com. Questions from the floor will also be welcome.
Note: Lunch is $22 fixed price including gratuity, cash preferred.

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Election Hero Day

Thank Election Heroes Day

Submitted by Delaware in October 2025.

Event Date: 
11/03/2025 (All day)

Election Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration recognizing the election officials, their staff, and poll workers who ensure a safe, secure voting experience for all Americans. On November 3, 2025, we honor the election heroes in our communities.

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LWVUS Releases Unite and Rise 8.5 Power Playbook 2

Unite and Rise 8.5

Submitted by Delaware in July 2025.

Blog Post

The LWV Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative aims to engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters. Click "Read more" below to find and sign an LWV Unite and Rise Commitment Form. And check our "Unite & Rise" web page (under the "GET INVOLVED" menu item) for local Delaware protest opportunities and events.

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