Just In Time for the Holidays: "Healthy Homes, Healthy Holidays" Program

Ever wonder what happens to those plastic containers you toss in the recycling bin? The answer may shock you. Only about 6% of all plastic waste is ever recycled. The rest is incinerated or goes into landfills and ends up polluting the environment. What can communities do to decrease this waste? The League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area (LWVCA) has some ideas, just in time for the upcoming holiday season.

On Thursday, December 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., in the Clark Sports Center Community Room (124 County Route 52, Cooperstown), the  LWVCA is presenting "Healthy Homes, Healthy Holidays." The event is for everyone looking to reduce the use of and exposure to plastics in their lives. Read more.

New to the League? Welcome!

If you're eager to get started in League, join the LWV New York State for its new member orientation. The Zoom meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.  Sign up here. This session will focus on “League 101” for new members. The Zoom meeting will be an overview of the basics of League—what it means to be a member and how local, state, and national all work together.  If you can’t make this meeting, don’t worry, the League will offer another orientation in 2026.Any new or current members are welcome to attend. The state League’s plan is to hold these new member meetings twice a year going forward. Learn how you can help Defend Democracy!

Get Involved: Learn About the League Observer Corps

The League of Women Voters Cooperstown Observer Corps is always looking for new members to help with this very important effort. Learn more about our League's Observer Corps and what we do.  

The Observer Corps is a great way to get involved in your community and in League work, especially if you are new to the League and to our community. If you are curious about Observer Corps work, plan to attend the LWV New York State’s  Observer Corps Kick-off meeting  on  December 10 from 5:30pm-6:30pm; the meeting will be recorded for those who are interested, but unable to attend. During this informational we will go over what the Observer Corps program entails as well as any other questions you may have regarding the program.

Use this link to register for the  Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/68hl7khZQ1CNRyo9tPHR1Q