The next few months are busy busy. Please register for whatever you can and make a difference this fall! Here's a short list of our events and other opportunities:
- Saturday, October 19 from 9-11 am - Democracy Drop In GOTV postcard writing event at Panera Bread in Bloomingdale
- Saturday, October 19 from 2-5 PM - Green Roselle Market at 40 S Prospect St
- Wednesday, October 30 - Mock Elections at LPHS
- Wednesday, October 23, at 6:00 pm Webinar: Truth, Disinformation and the Media in the 2024 Election
- Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 pm - Observer Corps Training, Virtual for League Members Only
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - Annual Holiday Dinner at Sue Coleman’s house. Details to follow....save this date.
Democracy Drop In - Postcard Writing Event
Stop by Panera Bread, 420 W Army Trail Road in Bloomingdale on Saturday, October 19 between 9 and 11 am. We are Getting Out the Vote (GOTV) with a postcard targeted to registered voters in Illinois who need to a little push/reminder to vote. We welcome your help to hand write messages and address the cards. We'll provide the postcards, stamps and sweet treats!
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While you're there, we'll also be demonstrating and talking about our national nonpartisan voter guide, Vote411, as well as other resources to prepare yourself for November 5.
Register to help at Green Roselle Market on Saturday, October 19th, from 2-5 PM at 40 S Prospect St
The Green Roselle Market has returned! 💚Located across from Village Hall on Elm and Lynfred Lane. Every vendor embraces an important sustainability practice and is a local small business owner! Check out the lineup and make it part of your Saturday afternoon!
LWVRB will have a table where we will be writing GOTV postcards and demonstrating our Vote411 nonpartisan voter guide. Stop by! If you are available to help with the table, please contact Roberta at 630-217-0122 or lwvrbmail@gmail.com. You can also sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D48A4A72CA6F58-51275527-voter#/
Register to help at Mock Elections at LPHS West are Wednesday, October 30!
We are finalizing the details with the Civics Department at the school…Mock elections will be a little different this election! The students will have a more hands on role. We will still be recreating a working polling place, and are looking forward to working with 1,000 “voters.” This is an early release day for the school, and we were invited for the whole time! Register if you are available to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D48A4A72CA6F58-51275527-voter#/ This is a perennial favorite of our volunteers. Shifts are from 6:15 am to 10 am, and 10 am to 2:45 pm. Contact Joan Richards at (847) 274-9014 with questions.
We’re excited to share the amazing video the students will be watching to prepare. It was created by a member of LWV Glen Ellyn and her daughter: https://youtu.be/vybyXbaiduY?si=BtwI3J1hKKe5Jq2i
Register to attend: Truth, Disinformation and the Media in the 2024 Election on Wednesday, October 23, at 6:00 pm
How have social media, digital economics, and disinformation affected the coverage of this presidential campaign? Award-winning journalist and media executive Eric Schurenberg will join the LWVIL Mis/Disinformation Task Force for a virtual event on Wednesday, October 23, at 6:00 pm to explore the current news and election landscape.
Observer Corps Training Tuesday, Nov 12, 7:00 pm, Virtual for League Members Only
The League's Observer Corps help their communities stay informed about decisions that impact them locally while encouraging government transparency and accountability. Join us to become a trained Observer! Register. We're hosting monthly Observer Corps Trainings—check our calendar for future dates.
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