Past

Date & Time	Place	Description
Thursday, January 27, 2005 7:00pm	United Way	General Meeting. TOPIC: Impact of School Boundary Changes on U46
Saturday, February 5, 2005 9:00am	State League Office	Issues Briefing.
Tuesday, February 8, 2005 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	Candidates Forum-Primary Election. Co-sponsored by Gail Borden Library.
Tuesday, February 22, 2005 All Day	Your Local Polling Place	PRIMARY CONSOLIDATED ELECTION.
Thursday, February 24, 2005 7:00pm	United Way	General Meeting. Topic: Public Legal Services
Thursday, March 10, 2005 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	Choices. Topical discussion on national and international issues co-sponsored by Gail Borden Library.
Saturday, March 12, 2005 10:00am	Elgin Country Club	Women's History Brunch.
Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	Choices. Topical discussion on national and international issues co-sponsored by Gail Borden Library.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	Candidates Forum Part 1-Consolidated Election. City Council Candidates will participate. Co-sponsored by Gail Borden Library.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	Candidates Forum Part 2-Consolidated Election. U46 board, Gail Borden Library board, & Elgin Township trustees will participate. Co-sponsored by Gail Borden Library.
Thursday, March 24, 2005 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	Choices. Topical discussion on national and international issues co-sponsored by Gail Borden Library.
Tuesday, April 5, 2005 All Day	Your Local Polling Place	CONSOLIDATED ELECTION.
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 6:00pm	Mulliken's	Annual Meeting. POT LUCK.
Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:00pm	TBA	General Meeting. TOPIC: Health Care in Illinois
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 6:00pm	John Duerr Forest Preserve	Annual Picnic.
Friday, June 24, 2005-Sunday, June 26, 2005 All Day	Clock Tower Inn Rockford, IL	LWV State Convention.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 6:00pm	Betsy's	Planning Meeting. Don't forget to bring your own table service and a salad to share.
Saturday, August 20, 2005 1:00pm		Summer Patio Chat. Come and hear Illinois State Representative Ruth Munson and enjoy a refreshing Root Beer float.
Thursday, September 22, 2005 7:00pm	United Way Office 2022 Larkin Ave. Elgin, IL.	General Meeting. TOPIC: Growth Impact on Elgin
Friday, September 23, 2005 5:30pm	Gail Borden Library	Dinosaur Night For Volunteers. For League Members and guests who are volunteers for the upcoming exhibit.
Saturday, October 15, 2005 10:00am	YMCA	General Meeting. TOPIC:MEDICARE Part D - Prescription Drug Coverage
Monday, October 24, 2005 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	General Meeting. TOPIC:MEDICARE Part D - Prescription Drug Coverage
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 7:00pm	YWCA Elgin	General Meeting. TOPIC: Immigration Study
Wednesday, December 14, 2005 6:00pm	Al's Cafe & Creamery	Annual Holiday Dinner. GUEST SPEAKER: Lisa Womack-Elgin Police Chief
Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:00pm	United Way	General Meeting. TOPIC: Affordable Housing (Landlord Association)
Saturday, February 4, 2006 TBA	LWV of Illinois State Office Chicago, IL	Issues Briefing.
Saturday, February 25, 2006 10-2pm	Gail Borden Library Conference Room 2nd Floor	Voting Machine Demonstration.
Monday, February 27, 2006 All Day	Please select "Elections" for more information.	EARLY VOTING BEGINS.
Thursday, March 2, 2006 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	CANDIDATE FORUM.
Thursday, March 16, 2006	Please select "Elections" for more information.	EARLY VOTING ENDS.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 All Day	Your Local Polling Place	PRIMARY ELECTION.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:30pm	Mulliken's	Annual Meeting.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 2:00pm	Gail Borden Library Meeting Rooms B & C	Kane Co. Housing Action Coalition. (KCHAC) Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 25, 2006 7:00pm	United Way	General Meeting. TOPIC: U-46 Boundaries
Saturday, June 10, 2006-Tuesday, June 13, 2006 All Day	Minneapolis, MN	LWV National Convention.
Thursday, June 15, 2006 6:00pm	Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve	Annual Picnic. Come and hear what's happening next in Elgin! Do you know?
Monday, June 19, 2006 1:30-3:00pm	Gail Borden Library (Second Floor Conference Room)	Kane County Mental Health Study Group. Presenter: Jerry Murphy, Exec Dir of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services, Inc. Aurora, IL
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 2-3:00pm	Bakers Memorial Church	Kane County Housing Action Committee.
Thursday, July 13, 2006 6:00pm	Potluck dinner at Betsy's	Planning Meeting.
Monday, August 7, 2006 7:00pm	Refer to VOTER	Board Meeting.
Sunday, August 20, 2006 2:00pm	Baker Church St. Charles, IL	KCHAC meeting.
Monday, August 28, 2006 7:00pm	Refer to VOTER	Board Meeting.
Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	General Meeting. Topic: Citizen Initiative for Affordable Health Care
Saturday, September 30, 2006 All Day	Springfield, IL	LWV Issues and Leadership Workshop.
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 7:00pm	Pat Tanner's	Board Meeting.
Monday, October 16, 2006 All Day	Designated sites by election authority.	EARLY VOTING BEGINS.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 TBA	Gail Borden Library	CANDIDATE NIGHT.
Thursday, November 2, 2006 All Day	Sites designated by election authority	EARLY VOTING ENDS.
Monday, November 6, 2006 7:00pm	Refer to VOTER	Board Meeting.
Tuesday, November 7, 2006 All Day	Your Local Polling Place	ELECTION DAY - VOTE!.
Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	General Meeting. Topic: A History of Immigration by Associate Professor of History, Craig Kaplowitz of Judson College
Monday, December 4, 2006 7:00pm	Refer to VOTER	Board Meeting - If Necessary.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 TBA	TBA	Holiday Dinner.
Monday, January 8, 2007 7:00pm	Refer to VOTER	Board Meeting.
Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:00pm		Member Meeting. Topic: Immigration Consensus
Saturday, February 3, 2007 TBA	IL LWV Chicago Office	Issues Briefing.
Monday, February 5, 2007 All Day	Early Voting Locations	EARLY VOTING BEGINS-CP Primary.
Monday, February 5, 2007 7:00pm	Karen Maki's	Board Meeting.
Thursday, February 22, 2007 All Day	Early Voting Locations	EARLY VOTING ENDS-CP Primary.
Thursday, February 22, 2007 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	General Meeting. Topic: Kane Cty Mental Health Court
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 All Day	Your Local Polling Place	CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION.
Monday, March 5, 2007 7:00pm	Refer to VOTER	Board Meeting.
Saturday, March 17, 2007 TBA	Elgin Country Club	Women In History Brunch.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:00pm	Rolling Knolls	CANDIDATES FORUM -U46 Only.
Monday, March 26, 2007 All Day	Early Voting Locations	EARLY VOTING BEGINS-CP.
Monday, April 2, 2007 7:00pm	Refer to VOTER	Board Meeting.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 6:30pm	Gail Borden Library	CANDIDATES FORUM.
Thursday, April 12, 2007 All Day	Early Voting Locations	EARLY VOTING ENDS-CP.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 All Day	Your Local Polling Place	CONSOLIDATED ELECTION.
Thursday, April 26, 2007 6:00pm	Refer to VOTER	Annual Meeting.
Monday, May 7, 2007 7:00pm	Susan Stillinger's	Board Meeting.
Thursday, May 24, 2007 7:00pm	Gail Borden Library	General Meeting. Topic: Eminent Domain
Monday, June 4, 2007 7:00pm	Nancy Burnidge's	Board Meeting.
Thursday, June 28, 2007 6:00pm	569 Franklin Blvd.	Annual Picnic.
Thursday, July 12, 2007 6:00pm	Refer to VOTER	Planning Meeting.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 7:00 p.m.	the Centre	Town hall Meeting on education funding reform and property tax relief. Ralph Martire of the Center for Tax & Budget Accountability featured guest. Sponsored by Senator Michael Noland.
Saturday, November 1, 2008 11:00 am	Meet at Slade Ave. Parking Lot	Walking the Bike Trail. Bring gloves and plastic bag.
Monday, November 3, 2008 7-9:00 pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane	Board Meeting.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 7-7:00 pm		ELECTION DAY 2008. Be sure to vote!
Monday, November 10, 2008 7-9:00 p.m.	Tyler Towers Clubhouse, 1450 Plymouth Lane, Elgin (Across from Kimball Middle School on McLean Blvd.	An Invitation to Celebrate Democracy. Moderated by Dennis Bulat, discussion about how the results will affect the Iraq War, War on Terror, Taxes, Energy, Outsourcing and the Economy.
Monday, November 24, 2008 6:30-8:00 pm	Village Squire, 480 Randall Rd, South Elgin	Organizing an Observer Corps for Kane County Government. Dessert Meeting of Fox Valley League Members interested in Observer Corps. Laurelbault@yahoo.com contact person.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 6-8:30 pm	Hickory Stick Bar & Grille in The Highlands of Elgin	Holiday 2008 Dinner. Guest Speaker, Dr. Jose Torres, Superintendent of District U-46. Buffet Dinner, $25. Reservations by December 6 to Pat Tanner, 1135 Meadow Lane, Elgin, 60123.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7-9:00 p.m.	The Centre, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin	Community Discussion on Health Care. In response to a request from President-elect Obama's health and human services transition team, headed by Senator Tom Daschle, this discussion will help identify what is broken and provide ideas for how to fix the health care situation. Moderated by Debbie Miller and Dr. Tana Durnbaugh, League Health Care Chair.
Monday, January 5, 2009 7-9:00 p.m.	Tyler Towers Clubhouse	Board Meeting.
Saturday, January 31, 2009 9-12:00 p.m.	University Center, Chicago	Issues Briefing Workshop.
Saturday, January 31, 2009 9-12:00 p.m.	University Center, Chicago	Issues Briefing Workshop.
Sunday, February 15, 2009 2-4:00 p.m.	Gail Borden Public Library 200 North Grove Ave., Elgin	Candidate Forum for City Council Candidates. This forum to be held prior to the Primary Election. A Voters Guide will be available at this site on 1/30/09.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7-7p.m.	All Elgin Precincts	Primary Election.
Thursday, February 26, 2009 11:30-3:00 p.m.	Union League Club, Chicago	State of the State Luncheon. Speaker: Carol Marin
Monday, March 2, 2009 7-9:30 pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. March is the most important month of the year for Board Meetings. Monday, March 2, we will be meeting again at Tyler Towers Clubhouse right off of McLean Blvd to determine what keeps our League going. If you want to attend a board meeting, this is it! We will be deciding the Budget, a change in the By-Laws, Nominations of Officers and mostly importantly of all, the Local Program we want to cover in the coming year.
Saturday, March 7, 2009 10:30 a.m.	Holiday Inn and Suites 495 Airport Road Elgin IL 60123	Women's History Month Brunch. Saturday, March 7, Myrna Hansemann will be presenting an original Women's History Month Brunch presentation written by Dr. Rise Jones on "Sister" Aimee Semple McPherson, an American evangelist from the 20's and 30's and founder of the Foursquare Gospel Church. Cost is $20.00. Call the YWCA now if you have not made reservations.
Saturday, March 14, 2009 1:00 p.m.	Gail Borden Public Library Community Rooms B & C 270 North Grove Avenue Elgin, Illinois 60120	TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT. Former Senator Steve Rauschenberger will present "Transparency in Government: An Insider's Perspective." Please _register_ in person at the Gail Borden Library Adult Services Information Desk, by phoning 847-429-4680, or by visiting the library's web calendar (http://www.gailborden.info).
Sunday, March 15, 2009 2:00 pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	National Consensus on Popular Vote for the President. The League wants YOU, yes YOU, to come to the Tyler Towers Clubhouse at 2:00 p.m. to ponder the Popular Vote Consensus that we must do. We need you for this very important meeting. Barb Mulliken will chair.
Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.	Planet Earth	Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a global event, created by World Wildlife Fund to unite everyone by asking them to turn out their lights for one hour in a global call for action on climate change. Your light switch is your vote. By turning off our lights we are sending a visual message to our elected officials that climate change is so important to us that they must make it a priority (During Earth House last year, Comed showed a 7% drop in electric usage in our area.) Learn more at http://www.worldwildlife.org/earthhour
Monday, March 30, 2009 7-9:00pm	Gail Borden Public Library	Candidate Forum for the General Election.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7-9:00 pm	Gail Borden Public Library	Candidate Forum for the General Election.
Saturday, April 4, 2009 8:30 a.m.	South Elgin High School 760 E. Main St. South Elgin, IL 60177	Public Education Forum. Learn about Positive Behavior Intervention and Support at this Public Education Forum. Education experts, including the students themselves, will lead the discussion about how our schools are responding to the whole child. A continental breakfast is provided. REGISTER with Laurel Bault at LaurelBault@gmail.com by April 1.
Monday, April 6, 2009 7:00-9:00 p.m.	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to help bring our local program for Elgin alive. Key community issues will be addressed in a non-partisan manner.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.	Elgin, Illinois	Consolidation Election.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 TBA	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Annual Meeting.
Saturday, April 25, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Elgin Community College Business Center	ECCO Green Expo. Visit http://www.slowglobalwarming-elgin.com for details on this event.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 TBA	TBA	May Day Fest. This event celebrates all new members who joined the League within the last year. Join us!
Saturday, May 16, 2009 TBA	TBA	Elgin Proud and Beautiful Great American Clean-Up.
Monday, June 1, 2009 7-9 p.m .	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to help bring our local program for Elgin alive. Key community issues will be addressed in a non-partisan manner.
Friday, June 12, 2009-Sunday, June 14, 2009 all day	Par-A-Dice Hotel, East Peoria	LWVIL Convention 2009.
Monday, July 6, 2009 6:30-7:30 p.m .	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to help bring our local program for Elgin alive. Key community issues will be addressed in a non-partisan manner.
Monday, August 3, 2009 7-9 p.m .	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to help bring our local program for Elgin alive. Key community issues will be addressed in a non-partisan manner.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 6:30pm	Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 60120	Iron Jawed Angels. The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area presents a free screening of the movie IRON JAWED ANGELS. Download a movie poster to share with friends. "Defiant, brilliant and unstoppable, the 'Iron Jawed Angels' were a group of activists who fought for -- and ultimately won -- the right to vote for women in America. Their courage inspired a nation and changed it forever. Now their story is being told in a powerful new film." Join us!
Thursday, August 20, 2009 7-9pm	Epworth United Methodist Church 37W040 Highland Ave Elgin, IL 60124	HEALTH CARE REFORM - A COMMUNITY DIALOGUE. This is the Fox Valley's Message to Washington with speakers: John Gaudette, Pastor David Daubert, David Borris, and Dr. Hal Snyder. Bring your health care stories to share. Contact: laurelbault@yahoo.com
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 7-9pm	In The Neighborhood (ITN) Deli 185 N. Edison Elgin, IL 60123	Elgin Climate Change Organization (ECCO). Optional 6 pm dinner, $5/person, is a four star treat from Chef Jeff Turner. Presenting at 7 pm is special guest Mary Grace Stewart, Development Associate of Environment Illinois. She will speak on the clean energy work the state is involved in right now. Come prepared to learn about climate change solutions, and share your ideas, too! The LWV-Elgin is committed to monitoring climate change and taking appropriate action.
Thursday, August 27, 2009 7pm	Epworth United Methodist Church 37W040 Highland Avenue Elgin IL 60124	FOI Forum meeting. This Freedom Of Information (FOI) meeting will make plans for October 10.
Monday, August 31, 2009 6:30-8:30pm	At the home of League President Sigi Psimenos	Summer Salad Supper with U.S. Representative Bill Foster. Bring your favorite salad to share. Email Sigi on the Contact Us page to RSVP and get directions.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 7-9pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues will be discussed in a non-partisan manner. >>NOTE DATE CHANGE<<
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6:30pm	Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 60120	ECCO screening of the Frontline movie "Heat". Frontline producer and reporter Martin Smith aggressively exposes those who prize profits over Gaia. Sample exchange: Why has Shenhua Energy, China's coal-power giant, not made controlling carbon dioxide emissions its top priority? "We must create money, not lose the money," says its chief executive, Ling Wen.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 7pm	Streamwood High School 701 W Schaumburg Rd Streamwood, IL 60107	Community Dialogue on State Budget Crisis. Co-Sponsored by the LWVEA and Voices for Illinois Children Leadership Committee. We will register voters, too!
Sunday, October 4, 2009 3-5pm	Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 60120	Getting Past Gas. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters + Elgin Area and the Gail Borden Public Library, this interactive workshop will help families and individuals decrease their dependence on petroleum. Topics covered will include energy, food, and transportation; a post-petroleum small business will be demonstrated. Participants should bring paper and pencil. Children are invited to spend time with a petting goat starting at 4:30. The program is in Community Rooms ABC from 3:00-4:00, and on the stage behind the library from 4:00-5:00.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:30-10:30 a.m.	Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 60120	Plant 350 Trees!. On October 24, people from around Elgin will gather to distribute and plant 350 trees as part of the largest global day of climate action ever. The event is one of more than 2,000 rallies in more than 140 nations. Local coordinators are ECCO, LWV-Elgin Area, Davey Tree, Gail Borden Library and http://www.350.org .....This day of ACTION is designed to urge world leaders to take fast and effective action on global warming. .....This is the first global campaign ever organized around a scientific data point: 350 parts per million CO2 is the safe upper limit for the atmosphere according to the latest scientific data. WHAT: 350 Norway spruce plantings are FREE to the first 350 library visitors. Simultaneously, people in every corner of the world will be taking similar action, from climbers with 350 banners high on the melting slopes of Mount Everest to government officials in the Maldive Islands holding an underwater cabinet meeting to demand action on climate change before their nation disappears. WHEN: October 24, 2009 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM WHERE: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 Grove, Elgin ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Photos from the event will be available at: http://ecco-foxvalley.net/blog/
Monday, November 2, 2009 7-9:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Monday, December 7, 2009 7-9:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Saturday, January 2, 2010 9:00am	Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren 783 West Highland Avenue Elgin, IL 60123-5358	Community Forum on Immigration. Community Forum on Immigration, sponsored by Fox Valley Citizens for Peace & Justice, with Rachel Heuman. a retired English teacher as speaker. Contact person: Mary Shesgreen, 847.742.6602.
Monday, January 4, 2010 7-9:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Sunday, January 17, 2010 2:00pm	Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 60120	Candidate Forum. Sunday, January 17, CANDIDATE FORUM, Gail Borden Library, 2 p.m. with contested candidates only for the following offices, sponsored by the Elgin Area League: 16th Circuit Judge Kane County Sheriff Kane County Treasurer Kane County Board - Dist. 17 Please note that these are not the offices listed in the January Voter which you just received.
Monday, January 18, 2010 7:00pm	Norris Center 1050 Dunham Road Saint Charles, IL 60174	Candidate Forum. Monday, January 18, CANDIDATES FORUM, Norris Center, St. Charles, co-sponsored by the Fox Valley Leagues, 7 p.m. for the following offices: 14th District Congressional Candidates Dist. 25 State Senate Candidates Dist. 50 State House Candidates Try to attend the Forums to be a better educated voter.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7pm	Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 60120	Whither Thou Goest ... Honduras?. The League's International Relations Committee will feature a country in turmoil in its program "Whither Thou Goest...Honduras?", as witnessed by League member, Dr. Tana Durnbaugh, in a recent visit there. Background will be provided by Committee Chair Dennis Bulat. Join us at the Gail Borden Public Library on the 2nd floor in newly remodeled conference room.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 7pm	In the Neighborhood Deli & Cafe 185 N. Edison Ave. Elgin, IL 60123	Wind Turbines in Elgin?. This informal evening with Monarch Renewable Energy is presented by the Elgin Climate Change Organization (ECCO).
Monday, February 1, 2010 7-9:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:30pm	Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 60120	RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP. RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP of the SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEES will be reporting to the public at the Gail Borden Library, 6:30 p.m., with refreshments. It is part of the Elgin Alive Series Events. Remember this is one of our local programs we chose last year, so now we report to everyone. Come see what we have done and plan to do.
Saturday, February 20, 2010 9-4:00	Batavia City Hall 100 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510	FOX VALLEY CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND CONSERVATION. Meet other Fox River Valley environmental groups and volunteers, hear experts in various fields, and find inspiration. Bring your own mug or reusable water bottle and brown bag lunch or order at registration. You may order a sandwich lunch from Limestone Caf� that morning for $4.50 (cash only). An exciting day has been planned by many coalition groups. For more information, visit http://www.cityofbatavia.net/content/articlefiles/6296-2010FVCEC.pdf
Saturday, February 20, 2010 2-2:45pm	Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 60120	Learn to Grow Potatoes. Beginning gardeners, moms and dads are invited to this free 30-minute lesson on how to grow potatoes. The lead Lords Park community gardener will describe the four basic steps, and invite participants and their kids to experience hands-on planting, tending and harvesting at the Lords Park Community Garden during the 2010 season. The League of Women Voters - Elgin Area proudly endorses the Elgin Community Gardening Network.
Monday, March 1, 2010 7-9:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Monday, April 5, 2010 7-9:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Monday, April 5, 2010 9pm	Illinois Youth Center - Chicago	Tour of Illinois Youth Center - Chicago. Monday, April 5, is last day to sign up for the tour of the Illinois Youth Center - Chicago. The tour takes place on Wednesday, April 14th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Millie Juskevice at millie@juskevice.com or call 773-848-0062.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 7pm	Elgin Public Museum 225 Grand Boulevard Elgin, IL 60120-4278 (847) 741-6655	Earth's Changing Climate. Wednesday, April 7, at 7:00 p.m., Elgin Public Museum begins programs every two weeks on Earth's Changing Climate. The museum is located in Lord's Park. On April 7 the subject is "Is Earth Warming?" and "Butterflies, Glaciers, and Hurricanes."
Saturday, April 10, 2010		March to the Mailbox. Saturday, April 10, continuing our support of Census 2010, come join NATIONAL MARCH TO THE MAILBOX, to encourage people to get their census forms in. REMEMBER: "We can't move forward until we all mail it back."
Monday, May 3, 2010 7-9:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Monday, June 7, 2010 7-9:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 7-9:00pm	Myra Becker's Home Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting / 2010-2011 Program Discussion. Join us Wednesday, July 21st, 7 PM, at Myra Becker's home to discuss our 2010-2011 Programs. These programs run the gamut from "Running for Public Office" to "Gravel Mining in Kane County" and all have a direct impact on us--so, mark your calendars for this annual potluck!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 7-9:00pm	Myra Becker's Home Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting / 2010-2011 Program Discussion. Join us Wednesday, July 21st, 7 PM, at Myra Becker's home to discuss our 2010-2011 Programs. These programs run the gamut from "Running for Public Office" to "Gravel Mining in Kane County" and all have a direct impact on us--so, mark your calendars for this annual potluck!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:00 - 9:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 7:00pm	Tyler Towers Condominiums Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Ln Elgin, IL 60123	Comprehensive Immigration Reform. An informational program for members regarding Comprehensive Immigration Reform and what role we can play in support of the national and state Leagues of Women Voters' positions on this issue. Royce Blackwell and Shirley Sadjadi, members of the Elgin Ad Hoc Committee for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, will talk about the current status of immigration reform legislation in Congress, personal examples of inequities in the current law, and strategies to show support for change.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 7:00pm	Bartlett Community Center 700 S. Bartlett Road Bartlett, IL 60103	Candidate Night in Bartlett. To service our larger area, on September 14th at 7PM, we'll be hosting our first Candidate Night in Bartlett, at the Bartlett Community Center. The focus will be on education with candidates Pierog, Miller, Ramey, and Brownfield moderated by League Member Janelle Walker.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:00 - 9:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Thursday, September 16, 2010 6:00 - 8:30pm	Christ Community Church 37w100 Bolcum Road St. Charles, IL 60175	Elected Officials and Candidates Forum. Forum Topic: Issues Affecting People With Disabilities The Elgin Area League is a part of the coalition sponsoring the candidates' forum on September 16, 2010. We anticipate that local candidates and elected officials will participate in this forum. - Updates on local service needs and concerns - Opportunity to state your position on disability issues - Opportunity to speak directly to state and local officials Please RSVP to Gina Richter at 847-515-8998 or ginar_30@sbcglobal.net For more details, contact Myra Becker or Janet Poyner of the Mental Health Committee.
Thursday, September 30, 2010 6:00pm	Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 60120	Illinois Senate Candidates Night. The League is hosting the Illinois Senate Candidates Night with candidates Noland, Rauschenberger, Lauzen, and Juby.
Sunday, October 3, 2010 2:00pm	Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 60120	IL State Representative Candidates Night. We'll be hosting the Illinois State Representative Candidates Night with candidates Farnham, Munson, Schmitz, and Barconi.
Sunday, October 10, 2010 9:00am	UU Church of Elgin, located on Highland Avenue, 3 miles west of Randall Road	Harvest Celebration. The Elgin Community Garden Network, supported by LWVEA, is harvesting carrots, turnips, onions, and lettuce at this event. All ages are welcome -- children must be under supervision of a parent or guardian -- and there is something for everyone to do, regardless of age or physical ability. 100% of the harvest goes to the hungry. Wear gloves, dress in layers, and please bring as many LEAVES as you can so we can mulch the garden for winter. Questions? Contact donna.askins@gmail.com.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:35-11:35pm	ABC7	LWVIL / ABC7 Candidate Debate. ABC's Chief Political Correspondent George Stephanopoulos will moderate the debate between IL senatorial candidates on Oct. 19 from 10:35-11:35 p.m. Tune in on channel 7.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 7:00 - 9:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:35-11:35pm	ABC7	LWVIL / ABC7 Candidate Debate. ABC 7 anchor/reporter Ron Magers will moderate the debate between the gubernatorial candidates on Oct. 20 from 10:35-11:35pm on ABC 7. In addition to airing on ABC 7's main channel, the hour-long debates will air live on ABC 7's 7.2 Channel at 7:00 p.m. and be streamed live on abc7chicago.com. ABC 7's 7.2 is available on Comcast channel 217, RCN channel 618 and Wide Open West channel 219.
Thursday, November 4, 2010 6:30pm	Elgin Public Museum 225 Grand Ave Elgin, IL 60120	Alternative Energy Panel Discussion. Learn more about the various alternative energy options available to homeowners at this ECCO-sponsored panel discussion, featuring: - Erin Wallenius / Blue Star Energy - Dirk Drypold / Advanced Goethermal - Dewain Nelson / Solargy For additional information, contact Sandy Kaptain at sakaptain@gmail.com.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 7:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Ln Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 5:30pm	The Anvil Club 309 Meier Ave East Dundee, IL 60118	Holiday Party. Cocktails / Cash Bar at 5:30pm; Dinner @ 6:30pm Special Guest Speaker: Mike Alft / "How to Talk Your Opponent to Death" Attendees must register in advance $35/person by cash, check, money order (payable to LVWEA-Holiday Dinner) by December 5th to: Dennis Schwank 1034 Riviera Drive Elgin, IL 60124
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Ln Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Saturday, February 5, 2011 8:30am	University Center 525 South State Street Chicago, IL	LWVIL Issues Briefing. This annual Issues Briefing includes an Issues Program, luncheon, and various workshops. Registration is required and must be completed by January 27, 2011 Additional Information: http://lwvil.org/resources_issuesbriefing.asp Registration: http://lwvil.org/tickets11.asp
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 6:30pm	Myra Becker's Home 1771 Country Knolls Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Program Planning Meeting for 2011-2012. Local, State & National Program Planning Meeting for 2011-2012. Bring your ideas and favorite beverage. Contact Myra Becker at 847-741-2780 for more information.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 7:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Ln Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 7:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubouse 1450 Plymouth Ln Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner. NOTE: We have a special speaker at the beginning of this month's meeting from Living Jobs for All Illinois Coalition (20 Minutes). Topic: Congressman John Conyers of Detroit has recently introduced HR 870, the 21st Century Full Employment and Training Act. This is the bill which our Living Wage Jobs for All Illinois Coalition is supporting this year. It addresses the fundamental deficit in the US Economy, which is the Jobs Deficit. It would create jobs to replace those that were destroyed by the meltdown of the financial sector. It would fund those jobs with a financial transaction tax.
Saturday, March 19, 2011 10:30am - 1:00pm	Elgin Community College Business Center Dining Room	Women's History Month Brunch. Reservations and additional information are available by calling the YWCA Elgin at 847.742.7930 or by mail: YWCA Elgin, 220 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL 60120 Reservation Deadline: Tues., March 15, 2011 Cost: $15 - Please make checks payable to YWCA Elgin
Sunday, March 20, 2011 2:00-4:30pm	Gail Borden Public Library - Community Rooms	Candidate Forum - U46 Board of Education - Trustees and ECC Board of Trustees. Join us for this informative Candidate Forum in the Community Rooms of the Gail Borden Public Library, featuring the following candidates: U-46 Board of Education -Trustees Amy Kerber Maria Bidelman Gary Percy Traci O'Neal Ellis Jennifer Schroder Mary VanSlyck ECC Board of Trustees John G. Dalton John Duffy L. Robert Russell Eleanor MacKinney Richard Geary Robin Lisboa
Monday, March 21, 2011 7:00pm	West Dundee Public Safety Center #2 100 Carrington Dr. West Dundee, IL	Panel Discussion on Forest Preserve Development Policy. The Elgin Area LWV Study Group of Potential Gravel Mining in Brunner Forest Preserve will host a community forum on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at West Dundee Public Safety Center #2 (intersection of Rt. 72 and Carrington Dr.). Kane County Forest Preserve President John Hoscheit, Dundee Township Supervisor Sue Harney, and Brook McDonald of the Conservation Foundation will be on a panel to discuss the current status of the issue and Forest Preserve development policy. Local residents are invited to attend to learn more about this topic. Information about the Forest Preserve's Open Space referendum on the April 5 ballot will also be presented. For more information, call Carol Grom at 847-428-4064
Thursday, March 24, 2011 6:30-8:30pm	Gail Borden Public Library - Community Rooms	Candidate Forum - Elgin Mayoral and Gail Borden Public Library Board Trustees. Join us for this informative Candidate Forum in the Community Rooms of the Gail Borden Public Library, featuring the following candidates: City of Elgin-Mayoral Ed Shock David Kaptain Gail Borden Public Library Board Trustee 4-Year Jean Bednar Herbert Gross Lisa Knight Victor LaPorte Richard McCarthy Verner Tepe Richard Wallett 2-Year Mohammad Iqbal Margaret Watts Peggy Wegman
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 6:00-8:30pm	Gail Borden Public Library - Community Rooms	Candidate Forum: City of Elgin - City Council. Join us for this informative Candidate Forum in the Community Rooms of the Gail Borden Public Library, featuring the following candidates: City of Elgin-City Council Michael Warren F. John Steffen Thomas L. McCarthy Toby Shaw Anna Moeller Manfred W. Czymmek Michael J. Robbins Michael Curtin Shane Nowak Tish Powell
Saturday, April 2, 2011 1:30pm	Myra Becker's House 1771 Country Knolls Lane Elgin, IL 60123	Mental Health Committee Presentation. All League members are encouraged to attend this presentation of the Mental Health Committee at Myra Becker's house. Contact Myra Becker at 847-741-2780 for more information.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Ln Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 TBD	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Ln Elgin, IL 60123	LWVEA Annual Meeting. The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area is hosting its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 28th. Additional details will be posted soon.
Friday, June 10, 2011-Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:00AM	Holiday Inn North Shore Skokie, Illinois	LWVIL State Convention. Annual State Convention of the LWVIL
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Ln Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 7:00pm	Tyler Towers Clubhouse 1450 Plymouth Ln Elgin, IL 60123	Board Meeting. Attend this action-oriented meeting to bring our local programs alive. Key community issues are always discussed in a non-partisan manner.

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