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May 2022
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Sunday, May 1, 2022 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Democracy Forum. Libraries: Defenders of Democracy
WMPG 90.9 FM, Portland
Streaming at wmpg.org.
“When a library is open, no matter its size or shape, democracy is open, too.” — Bill Moyers.
Sunday, May 1, 2022 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Can Our Democracy Survive the Digital Age?
Join us to learn more about the LWVME proposal for a national LWVUS Study on Digital Democracy.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Steps for Collaborative Decisions — It's more than just a meeting
Hosted On Zoom
Tired of unproductive and ineffective meetings? Craig Freshley brings his expertise to the table so that we can learn to get along and make good group decisions.
Thursday, May 5, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Local Action Workshop #3: Overcoming Challenges
Join us for the third workshop in our Local Action series! In this workshop, we will discuss the potential challenges that might come up as you take action in your community, and how you can overcome such challenges.
Saturday, May 7, 2022 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Neighbor to Neighbor for Waterville
Sign up to knock on some doors in Waterville! Our Neighbor to Neighbor canvass reaches out to voters where they are.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
Hosted On Zoom
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century by Fiona Hill.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Trenton Candidate Forum
59 Oak Point Rd, Trenton
Candidates for Trenton Select Board and School Committee Meet Voters
Thursday, May 12, 2022 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
LWV-Portland Area's Annual Meeting
We hope to see you at our upcoming annual meeting, when we will have a special guest presentation with Maine Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows.
Thursday, May 12, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LWV-Capital Area Book Group
Hosted On Zoom
Join the next book group hosted by Capital Area member, Judy Whiting. The book is 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari.
Saturday, May 14, 2022 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Neighbor to Neighbor for Bangor
Sign up to knock on some doors in Bangor! Our Neighbor to Neighbor canvass reaches out to voters where they are.
Thursday, May 19, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Legislative Session in Review
Join League volunteers and staff as we share the many successes of the 2022 Maine legislative session!
Thursday, May 19, 2022 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Local Government Monthly Discussion
Join us for our monthly drop-in discussion on local government issues in Maine and LWVME local government programming!
Thursday, May 19, 2022 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Youth Voting Network - May Meeting
Are you a young person interested in learning about voting or helping others vote? Come meet other young people who share the same passion and commitment to democracy.
Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LWV-Bangor Area: City Council Candidate Forum
Bangor City Hall, 73 Harlow St, Bangor
The League of Women Voters of the Bangor Area is holding a forum for the open seat on Bangor’s City Council.
Friday, May 20, 2022 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Democracy Forum. The Demise of Local News: What Are We Losing?
WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill.
Streaming at weru.org.
"These communities that are losing local news coverage are losing something deeper. They're losing a connection to American democracy." -- Brian Stelter, Chief Media Correspondent for CNN
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Election Observation Training
This short training will prepare you with everything you need to know to observe the June 2022 primary election with the League of Women Voters of Maine!
Thursday, May 26, 2022 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Roe v. Wade - What's Going On???
The League of Women Voters Youth Council is offering a space for those who would like to further understand the legal repercussions and what the overturning of Roe v. Wade could mean for their rights and the rights of their friends and family.
Saturday, May 28, 2022 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Neighbor to Neighbor for Waterville
Sign up to knock on some doors in Waterville! Our Neighbor to Neighbor canvass reaches out to voters where they are.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
LWV-Midcoast Planning Meeting
Join to help the Midcoast League plan its next member meeting, including setting the agenda and identifying possible speakers.
May 2022
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