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Delaware "State of the Vote" Panel Discussion

State of the Vote, Tuesday February 17 6 to 7:30pm at the UU Society of Mill Creek

Submitted by Delaware in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/17/2026 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

UU Society of Mill Creek

Join YWCA Delaware, the ACLU of Delaware, and the Delaware Voting Rights Coalition for a timely State of the Vote panel discussion examining the current landscape of voting

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Register Now to hear SPC's Val Wood at the Sussex LWV's February 12 Lunch

Sussex LWV LLL Lunch February 12

Submitted by Delaware in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/12/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Event location: 

Big Oyster Brewery and Restaurant

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League, Libations & Learning

 Thursday, February 12, 2026, Noon - 2:30 pm

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Sussex LWV Members Step Up to Be the Light at January Meeting

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Submitted by Delaware in February 2026.

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The weather cooperated and we had a great turnout for our 2026 Kickoff meeting. About 40 people crowded into the meeting room at Lewes Library, and a few more joined via Zoom.

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LWVNCC Wine & Chocolate Party/Fundraiser

LWVNCC Wine & Chocolate February 28, 2026 3pm to 5pm at Swigg in Independence Mall.

Submitted by Delaware in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/28/2026 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Event location: 

Swigg in Independence Mall

LWVNCC Wine & Chocolate social and fundraiser

Mark your calendar now! Wine tasting, chocolate tasting, chat with old and new League friends :)

Suggested $10 donation at the event.

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LWVNCC Scholarships

Now Accepting Applications for 4 awards of $1,000 each (LWVNCC 2026 Annual Scholarships flier shown)

The New Castle County League is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program; 4 awards of $1,000 each. This scholarship is for NCC students, either graduating high school seniors or continuing college or vocational students, who submit an essay or video related to good citizenship and civic awareness.

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Sussex LWV Members Social - March 12! Register now!

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Submitted by Delaware in January 2026.

Event Date: 
03/12/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Event location: 

Irish Eyes Restaurant and Pub

Sick of winter? Save the date for our spring League luncheon, March 12!

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Sussex Members: Check Out Upcoming Membership Events!

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Submitted by Delaware in January 2026.

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The Sussex LWV Membership Committee is planning a number of events from now through May. Mark your calendars now, and watch this website for updates and registration info. 

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"How to Raise a Citizen" LWVNCC Author Event - Open Statewide

LWVNCC Presents Lindsey Cormack, How to Raise a Citizen (And why it's up to you to do it) - event flyer shown with author photo, book cover, date, time, and registration info

Submitted by Delaware in December 2025.

Event Date: 
01/20/2026 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom Web Conference

LWVNCC hosted a discussion with author Lindsey Cormack on Tuesday, January 20th at 7pm. Event video is now available; click "Read more" to access it.

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Call to Action 2026: The League's Legislative Priorities

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Submitted by Delaware in December 2025.

Event Date: 
01/15/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Event location: 

Online webinar

In case you missed the LWVDE Advocacy Corps presentation of our legislative priorities for 2026, the slide deck and video are now available online. Click "Read more" to access them.

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Delaware's End of Life Options Act is now in Effect

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Submitted by Delaware in February 2026.

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Delaware's Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Act (HB 140) was signed into law in May 2025 and became effective in Delaware on January 1, 2026. The law allows terminally ill, mentally capable adult residents with 6 months or less to live to request and self-administer medication to end their lives. LWVDE hopes that you and your loved ones never need to utilize such an option, but please be aware that this additional end-of-life option now exists in Delaware should you ever find yourself in a position to require it.

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