Events

Brews & Book Reviews - July 19, 2022

The 6th annual LWV of Roseville Area Brews and Book Reviews summer get together is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the newly located White Bear Meadery, 1320 Co. Rd. D Circle, Maplewood. Invite a friend, bring a book (or not) and enjoy an informal evening of sharing books, podcasts, and conversation, leaving with reading lists for the year! 

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CMAL Annual Meeting and Program - May 14, 2022

The Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues of Women Voters (CMAL) 2022 Annual Meeting and Program will be held on May 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Program guest speaker: Metropolitan Council Member Deb Barber. Topic: "Building the Regional Transit System." All LWV members and members of the public are welcome to hear Member Barber, chair of the Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee. The business meeting will follow immediately after the program.

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Annual Report and 69th Annual Meeting May 3, 2022

Greetings, Fellow Leaguers!

Join in for the LWV of Roseville Area Annual Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at the Autumn Grove Park Building, 1365 Lydia Ave. W., Roseville, 6:00 p.m. social, 7:00  p.m. meeting. We will celebrate our past year, elect new board officers and members, and approve a new budget and local advocacy positions.

It is not too late to register if you plan to attend. Here is the link: https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/601/mtglistproc.asp?formid=RosevilleCalend&caleventid=6855. We look forward to seeing you in person! 

The Annual Report can be viewed here. The action items for this year's meeting consist of: 

Annual Meeting Set for May 3, 2022

The Annual Meeting of the League of Women Voters Roseville Area is set for May 3 at the Autumn Grove Park Building, 1365 Lydia Ave. W., Roseville. A social hour will begin at 6:00 p.m. with desserts and beverages followed by the business meeting. We will celebrate our past year, elect new board officers and members and approve a new budget and local advocacy positions.  

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"Shoot Suffrage to Death": A Short History of Race, Violence, and the Right to Vote - March 15, 2022

If you were not able to attend this excellent presentation, Ramsey County Library has provided a link to the recording: https://my.nicheacademy.com/rcladult/course/45833

In this session, Dr. Yohuru Williams, will explore the history of the use of violence to suppress voting in communities of color from the Reconstruction era to Present. Dr. Williams is Distinguished University Chair and Professor of History at the University of St. Thomas. He is the Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the university, and has often served as a political commentator on regional and national radio and television programs. The League of Women Voters Roseville Area and Ramsey County Library are excited to sponsor Dr. Williams in this important presentation. Reviewing the material in the following links will enhance the program experience:

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