March 8 at 5 p.m.: Join the Wake County League for a virtual DEI roundtable discussion called "Invisible No More: Missing and Murdered Native American Women." Register and view pre-discussion resources here.
March 10: Please complete your LWVNC Council registration – and reserve your room in Morehead City – by the end of the day on March 10. We look forward to a fantastic in-person meeting on the coast on April 1 and 2, where there will be opportunities to reconnect, reinvigorate, and renew our energy for important 2022 activities. Get all the details about registering, payment, hotel accommodations, and the “We Did It” Awards (with cash prizes!) at this link.
March 15 at 11 a.m.: The Moore County League's annual fundraiser, Lunch with Legends, will take place at the Carolina Hall and Terrace in Pinehurst. This year's event will pay tribute to Shirley Chisholm and Hallie Quinn Brown. Tickets are $50. You can also support the League by purchasing a raffle ticket – you do not need to be present to win. The winner will receive a one-week stay at a Pawleys Island condo. Learn more and buy tickets here.
March 22 at noon: Join us on Zoom as we unpack the complicated history of health care and work to foster a foundational understanding of the LWVUS Healthcare Position for our local Leagues. In the third (of 3) program(s) in the series, participants will hear from Dr. William Munn, senior policy analyst at the NC Justice Center, on how racism shapes health policy in North Carolina. Register here.
March 24 at 5:30 p.m.: The Carteret County League will host a Women's History Month reception at the History Museum of Carteret County, in collaboration with the Carteret County Historical Society. The event will feature exhibits that highlight key suffragettes including images of notable women in Carteret County and a guest speaker, Dr. Tracy Mancini, president of Carteret Community College. Chefs from women-owned local restaurants will offer appetizers, and a silent auction will feature items from local merchants. Suggested donation: $10.
March 29 and 31 at 7 p.m.: LWV of Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties is hosting a two-part series on reproductive rights and the Supreme Court. Two distinguished scholars – one from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and one from Meredith College – will explore these topics. Register for one or both virtual events here.
