| Date | Time | Place | Description |
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| Tuesday, August 28, 2007 |
7:00-8:00 pm |
St. Paul's Lutheran
925 N Waco |
Voter Coalition Meeting.
Organizational meeting to discuss next steps to be taken after the County Commission's vote to set aside $100,000 in contingency funding for election enhancements.
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| Tuesday, September 04, 2007 |
7:00-8:30pm |
Rockwell Library
Community Room
5939 E 9th St N
Wichita, KS 67208 |
Lost Boys of Sudan (Part 1).
The documentary "Lost Boys of the Sudan"--which follows two orphaned Sudanese boys who travel to America looking for a new life--will be shown. This event is free and open to the public. (The LWV Wichita-Metro and the Wichita Public Library are co-sponsoring this event.)
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| Monday, September 10, 2007 |
7:00pm |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
Voter Coalition Meeting.
Meeting to formulate a strategic action plan for 2007-2008.
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| Tuesday, September 11, 2007 |
11:30-1:00pm |
Olive Tree Restaurant
2949 N Rock Rd
Wichita, KS 67226 |
League Unit Meeting.
Focus will be on immigration policy. Meeting will feature a panel of speakers. Cost is $11.00 per person. Reservations required: call 772-7410.
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| Saturday, September 15, 2007 |
10:00am |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
Board Meeting.
Meeting of LWV Wichita-Metro Board members.
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| Sunday, September 16, 2007 |
2:30-3:30pm |
Rockwell Library
Community Room
5939 E 9th St N
Wichita, KS 67208 |
Lost Boys of Sudan (Part 2).
Simon Deng and Dominic Leek will speak about the experiences and challenges they faced immigrating to Kansas from Sudan. They will also discuss the current state of political affairs in Sudan. Join us to hear these very personal journeys from those who have survived a modern-day tragedy. This event is free and open to the public. (The LWV Wichita-Metro and the Wichita Public Library are co-sponsoring this event.)
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| Tuesday, September 18, 2007 |
5:30-7:30pm |
Twentieth Century Club
536 N Broadway St
Wichita, KS 67214 |
League Membership Meeting.
Free and open opportunity for individuals interested in learning more about the League of Women Voters. Rep. Delia Garcia will speak about her recent trip to Kenya as part of a cultural exchange program sponsored by the national LWV. Food will be provided.
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| Thursday, September 20, 2007 |
6:30-8:00pm |
Rockwell Library
Community Room
5939 E 9th St N
Wichita, KS 67208 |
Book Club.
Discussion of Ismael Beah's A Long Way Gone: Memoir of a Boy Soldier.
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| Friday, September 21, 2007 |
11:00am |
Mary Jane Teall Theatre
Century II
225 W Douglas
Wichita, KS |
Voter Registration at US Naturalization Ceremony.
Please contact Lillian Mayer at 744-8873 if you can help register new citizens to vote.
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| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 |
7:00pm |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
Voter Coalition Meeting.
Further development of 2007-08 strategic plan of action.
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| Saturday, September 29, 2007 |
8:30am-2:00pm |
State Capitol Bldg.
Room 313-S
Topeka, KS |
State League Day.
The focus of this state league day is the LWVK study of Water Resource Management. The event will include a guest speaker and panel discussion. The cost is $20 to cover the cost of the continental breakfast and lunch. Checks should be made payable to "League of Women Voters of Kansas" and mailed to League of Women Voters of Kansas, 618 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603.
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| Tuesday, October 09, 2007 |
11:30-1:00pm |
Olive Tree Restaurant
2949 N Rock Rd
Wichita, KS 67226 |
League Unit Meeting.
Dr. Valentina Chappell (Friends University) and other experts will discuss "What We Need to Know About Today's Russia." Cost is $11.00 per person. Reservations required: call 772-7410
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| Tuesday, October 09, 2007 |
7:00pm |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
Voter Coalition Meeting.
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| Thursday, October 18, 2007 |
6:30-8:00pm |
Rockwell Library
Community Room
5939 E 9th St N
Wichita, KS 67208 |
Book Club.
This month's book is Putin's Russia : Life in a Failing Democracy by Anna Politkovskaya. We are inviting a guest with expertise on Russia to help us understand this book. Buy this book at 20 percent off at Watermark Books (tell them you're a member of the League's book club). FYI: Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in Oct. 2006. Non-League members welcome.
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| Saturday, October 20, 2007 |
10:00am |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
Board Meeting.
Meeting of LWV Wichita-Metro Board members.
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| Friday, November 02, 2007-Saturday, November 10, 2007 |
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Wichita |
Visit by Russian Women.
LWV Wichita-Metro will host 5 women from Russia. These women will be studying the impact of media on democracy.
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| Saturday, November 03, 2007 |
6:00pm |
Home of Dr. Vimal Goyle
1726 N Cypress St
Wichita, KS
67206 |
Welcoming Reception for Russian Guests.
Welcome Reception for our Russian guests at the home of Dr. Vimal Goyle. League members, government officials, and representatives from news media and other local organizations are invited. Please RSVP by NOVEMBER 2 by calling Carole Neal at 858-1512.
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| Tuesday, November 06, 2007 |
6:00am-7:00pm |
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Local Area School Elections.
Voters in USD 265 (Goddard) will vote on bond measures for new schools and building improvements. Voters in USD 267 (Renwick) will vote on 3 propositions for a new school and building additions and improvements.
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| Tuesday, November 06, 2007 |
11:30-1:00pm |
Wichita Water Center
101 E Pawnee
Wichita, KS 67217 |
League Unit Meeting.
NOTE SPECIAL DATE AND LOCATION. Meeting will feature a panel of Russian women visiting Wichita as part of a LWV-US democracy education project. Reservations required: call 773-7420.
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| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 |
7:00pm |
MEETING CANCELLED |
Voter Coalition Meeting.
MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
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| Thursday, November 15, 2007 |
6:30 - 8 pm |
Rockwell Library
Community Room
5939 E 9th St N
Wichita, KS 67208 |
Book Club.
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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| Saturday, November 17, 2007 |
10:00am |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
Board Meeting.
Meeting of LWV Wichita-Metro Board members.
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| Friday, November 30, 2007 |
11:00am |
Mary Jane Teall Theatre
Century II
225 W Douglas
Wichita, KS |
Voter Registration at US Naturalization Ceremony.
Please contact Lillian Mayer at 744-8873 if you can help register new citizens to vote.
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| Saturday, December 01, 2007 |
11:00am-1:00pm |
Home of Sally & David Dewey
641 N Woodlawn, #69
Wichita, KS 67208 |
Holiday Spirit Fundraiser.
The League's Education Foundation is planning a holiday event to raise money for college scholarships. League members are asked to donate a batch of their favorite fancy holiday cookies for the table of treats to be enjoyed by those attending. Each guest will donate $25 for scholarships, and reservations are required. RSVP by calling Mary Ann Lawing at 260-4709.
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| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 |
EVENT RESCHEDULED |
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Unit Meeting.
RESCHEDULED TO TUES., DEC. 18 DUE TO WEATHER
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| Saturday, December 15, 2007 |
10:00am |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
Board Meeting.
Meeting of LWV Wichita-Metro Board members.
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| Tuesday, December 18, 2007 |
11:30-1:00pm |
Olive Tree Restaurant
2949 N Rock Rd
Wichita, KS 67226 |
League Unit Meeting.
Focus of meeting will be to discuss and arrive at a consensus position as a chapter regarding US immigration policy. Cost is $11.00 per person. Reservations required: call 773-7420.
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| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 |
11:30-1:00pm |
Olive Tree Restaurant
2949 N Rock Rd
Wichita, KS 67226 |
League Unit Meeting.
Focus will be on planning for future studies and events. Cost is $11.00 per person. Reservations required: call 773-7420.
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| Friday, January 11, 2008 |
11:00am |
Mary Jane Teall Theatre
Century II
225 W Douglas
Wichita, KS |
Voter Registration after US Naturalization Ceremony.
Please contact Lillian Mayer at 744-8873 if you can help register new citizens to vote.
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| Saturday, January 19, 2008 |
9:00am |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
Education & Scholarship Foundation Board Meeting.
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| Saturday, January 19, 2008 |
10:30am |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
Board Meeting.
Meeting of LWVWM Board members
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| Thursday, January 24, 2008 |
6:30-8:00pm |
Rockwell Library
Community Room
5939 E 9th St N
Wichita, KS 67208 |
Book Club.
The book club is going to discuss the book A Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. We will talk about the first half in January on January 24 at 6:30 in Rockwell branch library at 5393 E. 9th St. N. Then we will discuss the latter half of the book on Feb. 21 at 6:30 in Rockwell branch library. [NOTE: This book is available at Watermark Books and is available at 20 percent off to anyone who identifies her/himself as a participant in our book club.]
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| Tuesday, February 12, 2008 |
11:30-1:00pm |
Olive Tree Restaurant
2949 N Rock Rd
Wichita, KS 67226 |
League Unit Meeting.
Discussion of the impact of the No Child Left Behind law on students in Wichita. Cost is $11.00 per person. Reservations required: call 773-7420
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| Thursday, February 21, 2008 |
6:30-8:00pm |
Rockwell Library
Community Room
5939 E 9th St N
Wichita, KS 67208 |
Book Club.
The book club is going to discuss the book A Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. We will talk about the first half in January on January 24 at 6:30 in Rockwell branch library at 5393 E. 9th St. N. Then we will discuss the latter half of the book on Feb. 21 at 6:30 in Rockwell branch library. [NOTE: This book is available at Watermark Books and is available at 20 percent off to anyone who identifies her/himself as a participant in our book club.]
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| Tuesday, February 26, 2008 |
7:00 PM |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
Voter Coalition Meeting.
Meeting to outline coalition actions in advance of the 2008 election season.
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| Saturday, March 08, 2008 |
1-4 PM |
South Clubhouse
Raintree Village
7700 E 13th St
Wichita, KS 67206 |
Fundraiser for the Education & Scholarship Foundation.
Help raise money for college scholarships by donating $25 and spending a pleasant afternoon playing bridge. This event is hosted by LWVWM Co-President Pat Dooley and organized by the LWVWM Education Foundation. Snacks, beverages, and prizes will be part of the fun! To sign up, call or send an email to Pat Dooley at 316-214-6869; pat.dooley@wichita.edu
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| Tuesday, March 11, 2008 |
11:30-1:00pm |
Olive Tree Restaurant
2949 N Rock Rd
Wichita, KS 67226 |
League Unit Meeting.
The program on the LWVKS State Water Study will be presented by LWVWM member Kay Johnson. Cost is $11.00 per person. Reservations required: call 773-7420.
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| Wednesday, March 12, 2008 |
7:00-8:00pm |
First United Methodist Church
Room 107B
330 N Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202 |
Televised Forum on Open Government.
This panel discussion on "Why Kansas Fails the Open Government Test" is sponsored by the LWVWM and hosted by the Kansas Sunshine Coalition. Randy Brown and Dr. Susan Huxman will co-host this televised forum. The panelists: Sherry Chisenhall (Editor, Wichita Eagle); Nickie Flynn (journalist); Stephan Six (KS Attorney General)[invited]; and, State Senator Tim Huelskamp (Fowler/Dodge City). The event is free and open to the public. Those wishing to attend the live broadcast MUST BE SEATED BY 6:45 PM. The forum will be broadcast live on Cox, Ch. 22 across Kansas and will re-air on April 3, from 7-8 on Cox, Ch. 22).
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| Thursday, March 13, 2008 |
All day |
State Capitol Bldg.
Topeka, KS |
League Day at the Capitol.
Please consider attending Day at the Capitol on Thursday, March 13, at First Presbyterian Church, Willard Hall (lower level), on the southwest corner of 8th and Harrison, Topeka. Paul Johnson, LWVK Legislative Consultant, will give us an update on issues of particular concern to League before we cross the street to the Capitol to visit legislators and attend committee meetings. We will return to the church for lunch when Carol Williams from the Kansas Ethics Commission will be our keynote speaker. The cost is $20 for registration, continental breakfast, and lunch. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, MARCH 10. Send your registration info (name and address) and your check (payable to League of Women Voters of Kansas) to LWVK, 618 S Kansas Ave, Suite B, Topeka, KS 66603.
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| Friday, March 14, 2008 |
11:00am |
Mary Jane Teall Theatre
Century II
225 W Douglas
Wichita, KS |
Voter Registration after US Naturalization Ceremony.
Please contact Lillian Mayer at 744-8873 if you can help register new citizens to vote.
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| Saturday, March 15, 2008 |
10:30 am |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
LWVWM Board Meeting.
Meeting of the LWVWM Board.
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| Thursday, March 20, 2008 |
6:30-8:00pm |
Rockwell Library
Community Room
5939 E 9th St N
Wichita, KS 67208 |
Book Club.
Bleeding Kansas by Sara Paretsky will be the book selection for March.
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| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 |
11:30-1:00pm |
Olive Tree Restaurant
2949 N Rock Rd
Wichita, KS 67226 |
League Unit Meeting.
The April meeting theme will be "Fostering Civility in the Public Arena" or how to become more unified, less polarized and less adversarial. Our speakers who have accepted are Kelly Johnston, the Sedgwick County Democratic Party chair, a LWV member and Voter coalition member and Kelly Arnold, the Sedgwick County Republican Party Chair [invited]. NOTE: Reservations required. Call 773-7420 or please make your lunch reservation by mailing a check for $11 to Sharon Ailslieger at 1421 S. LARK LN. WICHITA, KS 67209. Lunch reservations needed by the Saturday prior to the meeting. You can pay at the door, but should email Sharon Ailslieger at sailslieger@netscape.net if you plan to have lunch.
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| Thursday, April 17, 2008 |
6:30-8:00pm |
Rockwell Library
Community Room
5939 E 9th St N
Wichita, KS 67208 |
Book Club.
This month's book selection is Tracy Kidder's Mountains Beyond Mountains. The book follows the tireless efforts of medical doctor and human rights activist Paul Farmer in his global quest to combat contagious disease pandemics--like AIDS & TB--affecting the poorest of the poor in Central & South America and in nations like Haiti and Russia. A truly inspirational book.
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| Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
10:00am |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
925 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67203 |
Board Meeting.
Meeting of LWV-WM Board members.
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| Saturday, April 26, 2008 |
8:30am-4:00pm |
Topeka High School
800 SW. 10th
Topeka, KS 66612 |
State League Council Meeting.
Consider becoming a representative at LWVK Council in Topeka on April 26. This year's Council will be held in the Historic Topeka High School Library three blocks west of the Capitol. Registration starts at 8:30 and the Business Session will begin at 9:15. This year our theme is "We the People"--emphasizing League's commitment to citizen participation in government. Registration Fee (includes continental breakfast and lunch): $53.00 (NOTE: Registration must be received by April 8, 2008. After April 8 a late fee of $7 will be charged for all registrations, including on-site registrations.) Payment made to: League of Women Voters of Topeka-Shawnee county (LWVTSC). Mail to: Sybil Wiegman, LWVTSC, 2805 SW Tall Grass Drive, Topeka, KS 66614. Info call: 785-478-1679.
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| Monday, April 28, 2008 |
7:00pm |
Rhatigan Student Center
3rd Floor, East Ballroom
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260 |
"Take Charge!": A Community Energy Forum.
Co-sponsored by LWV-WM, all are invited to attend this free, bi-partisan, and balanced discussion of energy issues facing Kansas, especially the request to build 2 coal-fired power plants in Western Kansas. Jeff Jarman, head of Debate and Forensics at WSU, will serve as moderator.
For more information, call (913) 708-3929 or email info@climateandenergy.org
For map of WSU campus, go to:
http://webs.wichita.edu/depttools/depttoolsmemberfiles/aboutwsu/bigmap.pdf
For map of student center, go to: http://webs.wichita.edu/depttools/depttoolsmemberfiles/rsc/LargeMap.pdf
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