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Past Events 2012-2013

Past Events 2012-2013

Date & Time        Place        Description
Monday, December 24, 2012-Wednesday, January 2, 2013
 
  League Office Closed. In observance of Holiday
Thursday, December 20, 2012
9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Palms Rancho Park Library
2920 Overland Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90064
University/Westside Local Meeting.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
 
Private Home San Fernando Valley Local Meeting. Contact chair for location and time. Fran Lapides (818) 883-5874 or flapides@socal.rr.com
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LWVLA Office Holiday Party and Open House. RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/LWVLA
Saturday, December 1, 2012
12:00 p.m.
Woodland Hills Private Home Winter Welcome. You are invited to attend a special membership event in the San Fernando Valley for the Los Angeles League.

This is a social event and should be fun. We'll have delicious lunch, a holiday gift book exchange and dynamic presentations by some of our leaders.

With the excitement of the March and April elections, league information will keep you informed so you can make educated decisions.

Please bring a gift wrapped book to trade for a new gift wrapped book.

Please RSVP to Sandra Trutt (310) 479-7482 or s.trutt@verizon.net. Address and directions will be sent on RSVP

Friday, November 16, 2012
7:35 a.m.
CSULA
5151 State University Drive,
Los Angeles, CA 90032
LWVLA & Pat Brown Institute Present:: Elections 2012: Politics & Policy. The ballots will have been cast, and the votes will have been tallied. What will the 2012 election results mean for the future of California? The League of Women Voters Los Angeles and Pat Brown Institute will be holding a conference on Friday, November 16th, 2012 to discuss the results and their significance. Learn how immigrant communities, higher education, and health care are impacted by what happens on election day.

Pre-Registration is required! Registration must be postmarked by November 13th! (Call Jacqueline Ruiz at (323)343-3770 for confirmation.

Thursday, November 15, 2012
9:30 a.m.
Palms Rancho Public Library
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90054
Local Neighborhood Meeting: "The Smart Voter". Join us to discuss "The Smart Voter". League member Frances Talbott-White will lead a discussion about how "the Smart Voter" functioned in this part election and what we want to know for the coming March election.

It should be a great informational and entertaining conversation!

Open to the public. Call the office for additional details.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
 
  LWVLA San Fernando Valley Book Club. This month's book selection: 'When Everything Changed' by Gail Collins.

For more information please contact Hermalee Schmidt at hermalees@aol.com.

Thursday, November 1, 2012
10:00 a.m.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
12400 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
NORWALK, CA 90650

1-800-815-2666
Know Your Rights Webinar. Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters presents: Know Your Rights Webinar! R.S.V.P. at acomer@rrcc.lacounty.gov
Thursday, November 1, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Community Rm.:The Broadway Apartment Bldg.
1424 Broadway,
Santa Monica, Ca 30404
Speaking Engagement at Community Corporation of Santa Monica. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
1:15 p.m.
L.A Jewish Home for the Aging
18855 Victory Blvd,
Reseda, CA 91335
Speaking Engagement at L.A. Jewish Home for the Aging. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
12:45 p.m.
National Council of Jewish Women
543 North Fairfax Avenue,
Los Angeles, Ca 90036
Speaking Engagement at Cafe Europa; Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
10:00 a.m.
United Teachers of Los Angeles Building (UTLA)
Room 816
3303 Wilshire Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Press Event Supporting Proposition 34. This event will feature Franky Carillo--who was sentenced to life without possibility of parole and served 20 years before being exonerated--and other spokespersons for the campaign will be available to encourage voters to vote Yes on this state ballot measure. For more information about Franky's story click here: http://www.scpr.org/programs/offramp/2012/07/20/27473/freedom-lost-wisdom-gained/
Sunday, October 28, 2012
2:30 p.m.
21430 Centre Pointe Pkwy,
Santa Clarita, Ca 91350
Speaking Engagement at Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
11:00 a.m.
Scope
Florence and Western
Speaking Engagement Hosted By The Los Angeles Urban League-Young Professionals. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Wilfandel House
3425 West Adams Blvd,
Los Angeles, Ca 90018
Speaking Engagement at Women on Target. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Friday, October 26, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Mary Immaculate Church
10390 Remick Avenue,
Pacoima, Ca 91331
Speaking Engagement at Social Justice Committee. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
1:45 p.m.
The Valley Store Front
12821 Victory Blvd.,
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Speaking Engagement at Cafe Europa; Jewish Family Services of L.A. on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Galpin Ford
15505 Roscoe Blvd.,
North Hills, CA 91343
Speaking Engagement at Jewish Family Services on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
12 p.m.
Saphardic Temple Tiferet (Second Floor)
10500 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Speaking Engagement at LASHA on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Exposition Park
Comrie Hall
3980 Bill Robertson Lane,
Los Angeles, Ca 90037
Public Forum on the November Ballot Tax Initiatives. The LWVLA Education Fund, AARP, and the Los Angeles Aging Advocacy Coalition present a public forum examining the pros and cons of props 30, 31, 38, and 39 on the November 2012 ballot. Learn more about these measures and their possible impact on programs and services affecting older Californians, if passed. RSVP at 1-877-926-8300 or online at http://aarp.cvent.com/events/EventRsvp.aspx
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
2:30 p.m.
Cafeteria at West Hills Hospital
7300 Medical Center Dr.,
West Hills, CA 91307
Speaking Engagement at West Hills Hopital on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
6:15 p.m.
Mar Vista library
12006 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Speaking Engagement at Friends of the Marvista Library on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
10:30 a.m.
The Village
5450 Vesper Ave.,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Speaking Engagement at the Hispanic/ Jewish Women's Taskforce of the San Fernando Valley on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Beth Jacobs Congregation
9030 W. Olympic Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Speaking Engagement at Beth Jacobs Congregation in Beverly Hills on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Temple Beth Halal
12623 Riverside Dr.,
Valley Village, CA 91607
Speaking Engagement at Sisterhood of Temple Halal on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
2:00 p.m.
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Platt Public Library
23600 Victory Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
October Local Neighborhood Unit Meetings; The November General Election Ballot. This month our neighborhood units meetings will focus on the November General Election ballot. A trained League speaker will inform attendees on the pros and cons to each of the ballot propositions and answer questions. This one is definitely a meeting that shouldn't be missed!

Unit meetings are open to the public.

Unit meetings dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Call the League office at (213)368-1616 or contact the unit chair prior to attending the meeting.

Thursday, October 18, 2012
2:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Public Library, Adult Literacy Services
630 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Speaking Engagement at Los Angeles Public Library Adult Literacy Services on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY/WESTSIDE
Palms-Rancho Park Library
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
October Local Neighborhood Unit Meetings; The November General Election Ballot. This month our neighborhood units meetings will focus on the November General Election ballot. A trained League speaker will inform attendees on the pros and cons to each of the ballot propositions and answer questions. This one is definitely a meeting that shouldn't be missed!

Unit meetings are open to the public.

Unit meetings dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Call the League office at (213)368-1616 or contact the unit chair prior to attending the meeting.

Thursday, October 18, 2012
6:45 p.m.
Temple Adat Elohim
2420 E. Hillcrest Dr.,
Thosaund Oaks, CA 91362
Speaking Engagement on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
1:30 p.m.
Rosewood Gardens Senior Apartments
504 N. Berendo
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Speaking Engagement at Rosewood Gardens Senior Apartments on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
1:00 p.m.
St. Jude's Catholic Church
32032 Lindero Canyon Rd.,
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Speaking Engagement at St. Jude's Catholic Church on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
LOS FELIZ
Citibank
2450 Glendale Blvd.
Silver Lake, CA 90039
October Local Neighborhood Unit Meetings; The November General Election Ballot. This month our neighborhood units meetings will focus on the November General Election ballot. A trained League speaker will inform attendees on the pros and cons to each of the ballot propositions and answer questions. This one is definitely a meeting that shouldn't be missed!

Unit meetings are open to the public.

Unit meetings dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Call the League office at (213)368-1616 or contact the unit chair prior to attending the meeting.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Colfax School
11724 Addison St.,
Valley Village, CA 91607
Speaking Engagement at Valley Village Homeowner's Association on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Sepulveda Universalist Church
9950 Haskell Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
Speaking Engagement at Sepulveda Universalist Church on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
 
Temple Isaiah
10345 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Voter Registration at Temple Isaiah. Come out and join the League in our effort to register voters before the November election!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
3:30 p.m.
Emeritus at Chattsworth
20801 Devonshire St.,
Chattsworth, CA 91311
Speaking Engagement at Emeritus on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
2:00 p.m.
Westside Center for Independent Living
12901 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Speaking Engagement Westside Center for Independent Living on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
1:30 p.m.
Encino Library
18231 Ventura
Tarzana, CA 91356
Speaking Engagement at Encino Library on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
CULVER CITY
Culver City Library
4975 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
October Local Neighborhood Unit Meetings; The November General Election Ballot. This month our neighborhood units meetings will focus on the November General Election ballot. A trained League speaker will inform attendees on the pros and cons to each of the ballot propositions and answer questions. This one is definitely a meeting that shouldn't be missed!

Unit meetings are open to the public.

Unit meetings dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Call the League office at (213)368-1616 or contact the unit chair prior to attending the meeting.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012
7:00 p.m.
St. Stephen's Presbyterian
20121 Devonshire St.,
Chattsworth, CA 91311
Speaking Engagement on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Monday, October 15, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Culver Palms Methodist Church
4464 Sepulveda Blvd.,
Culver City, CA 90230
Speaking Engagement at Culver City's Women Club on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Monday, October 15, 2012
10:30 a.m.
Temple Judea
5429 Lindley,
Tarzana, CA 91356
Speaking Engagement at National Council of Jewish Women Vista Val Division on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Monday, October 15, 2012
10:30 a.m.
The Valley Store Front
12821 Victory Blvd.,
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Speaking Engagement at Jewish Family Services on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
2 p.m.-4 p.m.
ONE Generation
18255 Victory Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
Speaking Enagement at One Generation. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
2:00 p.m.
St. Andrew's Church
16651 Rinaldi St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Speaking Engagement Temple Beth Torah on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
12:00 p.m.
United Methodist Church of Westlake Village
1049 S. Westlake Blvd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Speaking Engagement at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
11:45 a.m.
First United Methodist Church
22700 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
Speaking Engagement at First United Methodist Church on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Friday, October 12, 2012
12:30 p.m.
Israel Levin Center
201 Oceanfront Walk,
Venice, CA 90291
Speaking Engagement at Israel Levin Center on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Friday, October 12, 2012
10:00 a.m.
St. Andrew's Church
16651 Rinaldi St.,
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Speaking Engagement at SAGE on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Hadassah
455 S. Robertson Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Speaking Engagement at Hadassah Sherman Oaks on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League Office.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Felicia Mayhood Senior
11338 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Speaking Engagement at the Felicia Mayhood Senior Center on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
11:00 a.m.
Vintage Westwood Horizons
947 Tiberton Ave.,
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Speaking Engagement at the Vintage Westwood Horizon on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
6:15 p.m.
Platt Library
7018 Darnoch Way,
West Hills, CA 91037
Speaking Engagement at Friends of the Platt Library on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
6:00 p.m.
Balboa Sports Center
17015 Burbank Blvd.,
Encino, CA 91316
Speaking Engagement on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center
18255 Victory Blvd.
Reseda, CA 91335
Berman-Sherman Congressional District Candidates Forum. ONEgeneration Advisory Council Presents 30th Congressional District Candidates Forum Moderated by The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles. Featuring candidates Howard Berman and Brad Sherman.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Woodland Hills Community Church
21338 Dumetz Rd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Speaking Engagement at Woodland Hills Community Church on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Voter Registration Drive at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Come out and join the League in our effort to register voters before the November election!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Calabasas Library
200 Civic Center Way,
Calabasas, CA 91302
Speaking Engagement on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
11:00 a.m.
The Gardens of Tarzana
18700 Burbank Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91356
Speaking Engagement at the Gardens of Tarzana on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
LOS VIRGENES
Private Home
Call League Office for Location
October Local Neighborhood Unit Meetings; The November General Election Ballot. This month our neighborhood units meetings will focus on the November General Election ballot. A trained League speaker will inform attendees on the pros and cons to each of the ballot propositions and answer questions. This one is definitely a meeting that shouldn't be missed!

Unit meetings are open to the public.

Unit meetings dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Call the League office at (213)368-1616 or contact the unit chair prior to attending the meeting.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012
10:00 a.m.- 12 p.m.
CRENSHAW
Senior Community Center
4750 W 62nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90056
October Local Neighborhood Unit Meetings; The November General Election Ballot. This month our neighborhood units meetings will focus on the November General Election ballot. A trained League speaker will inform attendees on the pros and cons to each of the ballot propositions and answer questions. This one is definitely a meeting that shouldn't be missed!

Unit meetings are open to the public.

Unit meetings dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Call the League office at (213)368-1616 or contact the unit chair prior to attending the meeting.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Kaiser Watts Counseling Center
1465 E. 103rd St.
Watts, CA 90002
Speaking Engagement on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Monday, October 8, 2012
12:00 p.m.
CSULA
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Voter Registration at California State University, Los Angeles. Come out and join the League in our effort to register voters before the November election!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
1:00 p.m.
The Village Retirement Home
5450 Vesper Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Speaking Engagement at the Hispanic/Jewish Women's Task Force of the San Fernando Valley on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
7:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills
10400 Zelzah Ave.
Granada Hills, CA
Speaking Engagement at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Northridge United Methodist Church
9504 Sylvia Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
Speaking Engagement at Northridge United Methodist Church on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
1:30 p.m.
Culver City Senior Center
4095 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90232
Speaking Engagement on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
PACIFIC PALISADES
Palisades Public Library
681 Alma Real Dr.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
October Local Neighborhood Unit Meetings; The November General Election Ballot. This month our neighborhood units meetings will focus on the November General Election ballot. A trained League speaker will inform attendees on the pros and cons to each of the ballot propositions and answer questions. This one is definitely a meeting that shouldn't be missed!

Unit meetings are open to the public.

Unit meetings dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Call the League office at (213)368-1616 or contact the unit chair prior to attending the meeting.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Voter Registration Drive at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Come out and join the League in our effort to register voters before the November election!
Monday, October 1, 2012
3:30 p.m.
Fountainview
6440 Wilbur Ave. Apt. 404,
Reseda, CA 91335
Speaking Engagement at Fountainview on the November Ballot. Public speaking engagement covering the November ballot propositions. For more information contact the League office.