LWVE Calendar Events

League of Women Voters^®
of Evanston

Voter Registration. Wine Enthusiast Dinner. LWVE Feb. Luncheon. Early Voting. LWVE March Luncheon. Primary Election. Progressive Dinner. LWVIL Phonathon. Wind Farms & Green Bldgs. LWVE Annual Meeting. Election Day. LWVIL Voters Events.

All programs are free unless noted otherwise. This calendar is updated as events are scheduled. For more information, call the League office at 847-866-7844.

While not mandatory, RSVP's help us plan. Please call the League Office at 847-866-7844 to reserve your spot for upcoming presentations.

Voter Registration for the March 20 Primary Election

Saturday, February 4, 11, and 18
12 noon to 3:00pm

Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Avenue · Evanston

Evanston League Deputy Registrars will provide voter registration to the community on three Saturday afternoons in February. Voter registration closes on Tuesday, February 21.

Deputy registrars are asked to call Mary Morris, Voter Registration chair, at 847-475-5572, or email at 550morris@live.com to participate.

Evening with Wine Enthusiast, Jerry Adler

Saturday, February 18, 2012
6:00pm

Bella Via Pizza & Restorante
1890 Second Street · Highland Park

Cost $45 includes appetizers, entree, dessert & superb wines.
Send check made out to LWV Highland Park to Margie Weiss, 260 Whistler Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035 by Feb. 11.

LWVE February Luncheon and Presentation on Youth Job Center of Evanston

Thursday, February 23
11:45: Reception
12 noon: Lunch

Gio's Restaurant
1631 Chicago Avenue · Evanston

Speaker: Sacella Smith, Executive Director of the Youth Job Center of Evanston. In recognition of her work there, Ms. Smith was given the Community Impact Award by the NAACP this fall.
Presentation: Youth Job Center of Evanston.

Ms. Smith will explain the vital work that the Youth Job Center (YJC) of Evanston is doing to address the challenge of finding jobs for young people, an important priority for Evanston and the whole country. Since its founding in 1983, the YJC has served almost 2500 clients. The Center provides a plethora of programs to prepare them for the work-force and provide them with the skills they need, assists them in contacting employers, and continues to help them improve their skills and understand workplace expectations.

The cost, which includes lunch, is $20 per person and should be paid at the door.

Reservations should be made by Monday, February 20, by calling the LWVE office at 847-866-7844; or by emailing the LWVE office, lwvevanston@att.net with RESERVATION in the subject line. Please include your name and any guests you may be bringing to the luncheon.

Primary Election Early Voting

Monday, February 27
First day of Early Voting in Primary Election
In Evanston at the Civic Center and in Skokie at the Village Hall.

View 2012 Election Information.

LWVE Luncheon and Presentation on Eleanor Roosevelt: the White House Years

Tuesday, March 13
11:45am: Reception
12 noon: Luncheon

The North Shore Retirement Hotel
1611 Chicago Avenue · Evanston

Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Kelly, Professor of Women's and Gender Studies at DePaul University
Presentation: Eleanor Roosevelt in the White House Years.

Professor Kelley will focus on the years in the White House when Eleanor Roosevelt deepened her commitment to progressive causes and sharpened her skills in the public arena.

The cost, which includes lunch, is $20 per person and should be paid at the door.

League members are encouraged to come and bring guests. Reservations should be made by Thursday, March 8, by calling the LWVE office at 847-866-7844; or by emailing the LWVE office, lwvevanston@att.net with RESERVATION in the subject line. Please include your name and any guests you may be bringing to the luncheon.

Presidential Primary Election Day

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Illinois Primary Election Day Polls open from 6:00am to 7:00pm

View 2012 Election Information.

LWVE Progressive Dinner

Saturday, April 14, 2012
6:00pm

Please reserve this evening for great food, great conversation and good will! All proceeds support LWV Evanston Operating Fund.

Fun details to be announced soon via email.

League of Women Voters Illinois Phonathon

Upcoming event: details to be announced:

Phonathon to raise funds for League of Women Voters Illinois Education Fund

Wind Farms and Green Buildings

Save the date! Tuesday, April 17
Time & location to be announced. Check back soon for further details.

Speaker: Nate Kipnis
Presentation: Wind Farms and Green Buildings

LWVE Annual Meeting

Save the date! Wednesday, May 23
5:30pm

James L. King Home
Huss Gallery on the second floor
1555 Oak Avenue · Evanston

Please mark this date on your calendar; details about the program will follow in the weeks ahead.

Presidential Election Day

Tuesday, November 6
Presidential Election Day

View 2012 Election Information.

Illinois League of Women Voters Events

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