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| Date | Time | Place | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 3, 2001 | Torrance Historical Society | Board meeting. Any member may attend | |
| Saturday, February 3, 2001 | 7-9 pm | Torrance Historical Society | Board Meeting. Any member may attend. |
| Tuesday, March 5, 2002 | Election Day. | ||
| Thursday, March 7, 2002 | 7-9 pm | Torrance Historical Museum 1345 Post Avenue Torrance, California |
Board of Directors Meeting. Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors. Any member or prospective member is welcome to attend. |
| Thursday, March 21, 2002 | 6-9pm | Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance | 12 Annual Tri-League Lasagna Supper. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. $10. Call Peggy Bartlett to RSVP. |
| Saturday, March 23, 2002 | 9:30am-4pm | Torrance Marriott, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance | LWV Los Angeles County Convention.
9:30-10am Registration of Delegates and Observers, refreshment, meetings, and greetings
10am Business Meeting: Consideration of Program, Presentation of budget, election of officers and directors
12noon Recess for Luncheon
1pm Keynote: LWVC President Barbara Inatsugu
2pm Action Motions, including Adoption of Budger for 2002-03
Registration and Luncheon $25//Registration Ony $5 |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2002 | 11:15am - 1pm | Madrona Marsh Nature Center North side of Plaza del Amo Blvd. between Maple and Madrona, Torrance |
KNOW YOUR TOWN TOUR - Madrona Marsh. This will be a tour of the Nature Center and Marsh. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. |
| Thursday, April 4, 2002 | 7-9pm | Torrance Historical Museum 1345 Post Avenue Torrance, California |
Board of Directors Meeting. |
| Monday, April 29, 2002 | 7-9pm | Sue Herber's House, 2264 West 230th Street, Torrance | League 101, the ABCs of LWV. Program geared for current, new and prospective members to learn more about the League's structure and purpose, how it operates, the special "lingo", and various activiites that involve the members. |
| Saturday, May 11, 2002 | 10am - 1pm | TBA | Annual Meeting. Election of Board Members, Lunch and a speaker on a topical subject. |
| Saturday, May 18, 2002 | 1pm | Torrance Boulevard between Madrid and Madrona Avenue, Torrance | Armed Forces Day Parade. |
| Saturday, May 18, 2002-Monday, May 20, 2002 | Torrance Marriot Hotel | California Presidents Council. Statewide Meeting of all League presidents - Volunteers needed. | |
| Saturday, July 27, 2002 | 9:30 a.m. | Women's City Club 160 North Oakland Pasadena CA |
Popovers in Pasadena. Presented by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County $25 includes lunch, morning coffee, registration; $5 for registration only. Luncheon speaker: Dr. Robert Tranquada, Member, Board of Governors, L.A.Care, "Crisis in Health Care in Los Angeles" Workshops: "State Study - Community College System; Organizing a LOcal/County Study; Water Issues in L.A. County; Presidents Meeting - Meeting the Challenge For more information: (818)848-0864 |
| Thursday, August 1, 2002 | 7-9 pm | Torrance Historical Society 1345 Post Avenue Torrance CA 90501 |
LWVT Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend. |
| Wednesday, August 7, 2002 | Voter articles due to Helen Nowatka | Voter articles to Helen Nowatka. | |
| Saturday, August 10, 2002 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Santa Monica Main Library 6th and Santa Monica Boulevard Santa Monica, CA |
Professional Fundraising Presentation for Southern California Leagues. The Smart Voter team at LWVC has found a professional fundraiser who is doing pro bono work for the League. |
| Thursday, August 29, 2002 | 6:30 pm | Lola Ungar's House 3903 Bluff Street Torrance, CA 90504 |
Potluck Social. Get-together social to meet your fellow members and catch up on the plans for the coming year. |
| Thursday, September 5, 2002 | LWVT Board Meeting | Torrance Historical Society 1345 Post Avenue Torrance CA 90501 |
LWVT Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend. |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2002 | Voter Articles due to Helen Nowatka. | ||
| Saturday, September 21, 2002 | 9 a.m. | TBA | Tri-League Kick-Off Breakfast. "Health in Crisis--Impact on South Bay" |
| Wednesday, September 25, 2002 | 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lomita City Hall 24300 Narbonne Avenue Lomita CA 90717 |
"Know Your Town" Tour. Join us for a tour of Lomita City Hall and a walk around the Redevelopment Area. |
| Saturday, September 28, 2002 | TBA | Hollenbeck House | Fall League Day. LWV Los Angeles County is be hosting two workshops: one on the Pros and Cons of all the state issues on the November ballot and one on Action for the issues LWVC has taken a position on. This will be a half day meeting, no lunch, no cost. |
| Saturday, October 2, 2004 | Hollenbeck Home | County Ballot Briefing. | |
| Thursday, October 7, 2004 | 7-9 p.m. | Torrance Historical Society | VOTER Articles Due. |
| Saturday, October 9, 2004 | St. Joseph's Retreat Center Orange County |
LWVC Workshops. | |
| Wednesday, October 13, 2004 | VOTER Articles Due. | ||
| Sunday, October 17, 2004 | 1 - 3:30 p.m. | Torrance Cultural Arts Center | Candidates Forum. State Assembly Candidates and U.S. Congress Candidates |
| Monday, October 18, 2004 | Last Day to Register to VOTE. | ||
| Sunday, October 24, 2004 | 2 - 4 p.m. | 2321 249th Street, Lomita | Education Update Study. Discussion and Consensus Questions |
| Tuesday, November 2, 2004 | Your Polling Place | ELECTION DAY. Includes Presidential, Congressional, State Assembly Races and City Ballot Measures | |
| Thursday, November 4, 2004 | 7-9 pm | Torrance Historical Society | Board Meeting. Any member may attend the meeting. |
| Monday, November 8, 2004 | VOTER articles due. | ||
| Sunday, November 21, 2004 | 2-4 pm | TBA | LWVC Education Update Consensus Meeting. Discussion and Consensus (Part Two) |
| Saturday, August 28, 2010 | 9:00-11:00am | Marie Callender's, 21211 Hawthorne Blvd.,Torrance, CA 90503 | Tri-League Annual Kickoff Breakfast. The speaker is Marvin Martinez, President of Harbor College. Make your reservations by 8/23/10. |
| Thursday, September 2, 2010 | 7-9 pm | Call | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend the Board meetings |
| Saturday, September 11, 2010 | 1-3pm | Torrance Airport Meeting Room | League 101. The ABC's of LWV will be presented. |
| Saturday, September 25, 2010 | 9:30am-12:00pm | Hollenbeck Palms Los Angeles, CA |
LA County Ballot Briefing. |
| Thursday, October 7, 2010 | 7-9 pm | Call | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend the Board meetings. |
| Monday, October 18, 2010 | Register to Vote! | Everytown, USA | Last day to register to vote is 10/18/10.
Remember, you must fill out a new voter registration form if: --you moved to new address --you changed your name --you want to change political parties Pick up registration forms at a library or post office. Or, you can have a registration form mailed to you: 1-800-345-8683. |
| Thursday, October 21, 2010 | 6:00-8:00pm | Nakano Theatre, Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Drive Torrance, CA 90503 |
Women in Public Service.
Be inspired! A career in public service is not always a straight line. Come ask these 5 successful women why they chose public service, how they got there, what obstacles they encountered and more. Women of all ages are invited.
For more information and to reserve your seat, contact Athena at: 4womenintransition@gmail.com |
| Saturday, October 23, 2010 | 9:30am-2:30pm | Irvine Ranch Water District | LWVC Workshops. |
| Tuesday, November 2, 2010 | 7am-8pm | Everytown, USA | Election Day -- VOTE!. Your Vote. Your Voice. |
| Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 7-9pm | Call | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend the Board meetings. |
| Friday, November 5, 2010 | 6:30-9:30pm | Torrance, CA | Wine, Cheese & Candles. Save the Date! This is a fundraiser for the League of Women Voters to be held at the home of Athena. Thirty percent (30%) of proceeds will go to the Education Fund. To see the beautiful home accessories or to request a catalog go to http://www.partylite.biz/sites/marthavasquez or contact Athena via 310-223-6897 and she will mail you a catalog. The holidays are just around the corner, a great time for candles! |
| Thursday, November 11, 2010 | Veterans Day | Everytown, USA | Veterans Day. Honor veterans of all wars for their patriotism and willingness to serve in the military and sacrifice for our country. |
| Saturday, November 20, 2010 | 9:30-2:00pm | Taix Restaurant Los Angeles, CA |
County League Day on Jail Study. |
| Thursday, November 25, 2010 | Everytown, USA | Happy Thanksgiving. | |
| Thursday, December 2, 2010 | 6:30pm | Torrance. Call for location. | Holiday Potluck & Local & State Planning Meeting. Call 310-223-6897 to RSVP and/or for additional details. |
| Saturday, December 11, 2010 | 9-3:00pm | Lomita City Hall - parking lot 24300 Narbonne Ave. Lomita, CA |
Household Harzardous Waste & E-Waste Roundup. Dispose of hazardous waste and E-waste the right way on Saturday, 12/11/10. |
| Saturday, December 11, 2010 | 10-12:00pm | Sealab Facility 1021 N. Harbor Dr. Redondo Beach, CA 90273 |
DESAL Demostration Facility Go-See. Reservations are limited so please RSVP to 310-373-1901 by 12/6/2010. |
| Thursday, January 6, 2011 | 7-9 pm | Call for location | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend the Board meetings. |
| Wednesday, January 12, 2011 | 6-8pm | Lomita City Hall, Lomita, CA | Engergy Upgrade California & Water Reliability. Register at http://www.sbesc.com or call 310-371-7222. |
| Saturday, January 15, 2011 | 9:30am-12noon | Redondo Beach, CA Home of Mary Lou Busch |
LWVTA: County Jail Study Unit Meeting 1 & Consensus. The Los Angeles County Jail System is the largest county jail system in the United States, housing approximately 19,000 adult inmates. It is chronically overcrowded. Come to the unit meeting to learn about addressing overcrowding and other conditions, as well as reducing recidivism. All League members and guests are invited. |
| Monday, January 17, 2011 | All Day | USA | Martin Luther King Jr Day - Volunteer Today!. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. |
| Saturday, January 29, 2011 | 9:30am-2:30pm | Rio Hondo Event Center Downey, CA 90254 |
County Winter League Day - California Budget Process. Can California's Budget Be Balanced? Come and find out. Guest speaker is Jean Ross, Executive Director of California Budget Process. Make your reservations: Before 15th the cost is $25, after the 15th it is $30. |
| Thursday, February 3, 2011 | 7-9pm | Call for location | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend the Board meetings. |
| Monday, February 14, 2011 | All Day | USA | Happy Birthday. The League's 91st Birthday! |
| Tuesday, February 15, 2011 | 7am-8pm | California | State Senate Special Election. Vote! |
| Sunday, February 20, 2011 | 2:00pm | Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA | Fundraiser - "Dangerous Beauty". Fundraiser for Health Care for all San Gabriel Valley Chapter -- "Dangerous Beauty", at Pasadena Playhouse. Tickets are $65. Contact Susan Braig at ssbraig@earthlink.net |
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 | 2:30-4:30pm | CSU Dominguez Hills: in Welch Hall D-165. | Carson Municipal Candidates Forum. LWVTA is co-sponsoring the forum with CSU Dominguez Hills, Office of Community and Government Relations. Nancy Mahr of LWV/LACounty will moderate. Free parking is available to the public in Lot 3 which is next to Welch Hall off Tamcliff and right after the entrance guard shack. |
| Thursday, March 3, 2011 | 7-9pm | Call for location | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend the Board meetings. |
| Tuesday, March 8, 2011 | 7am-8pm | Carson, CA | General Municipal Election - Carson. City of Carson Election for City Council, Clerk & Treasurer. |
| Sunday, March 27, 2011 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Recreation Park Golf Course, Long Beach, CA | County Convention. Annual County Convention. |
| Monday, March 28, 2011 | 6:30pm | Torrance Memorial Medical Center Conference Hall, Torrance, CA | Visions of Unity. Annual Visions of Unity event. |
| Thursday, November 3, 2011 | 7-9 pm | Call for location | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members welcome |
| Tuesday, November 22, 2011 | 9:45 am | Los Angeles Port, Berth 77 | LWV Palos Verdes Peninsula Port of Los Angeles Cruise.
10-11:30 Cruise Tour of Port - arrive by 9:45 am
11:45 am - 1 pm - Lunch at Ports of Call Restaurant - $25
1-2 pm Car Pool for Site Inspection of New Cruise Terminal, Arts and Crafts Center and other proposed projects
No charge for port tours; lunch at your expense. Space is limited and reservations are required - deadline Nov. 14. Please indicate port tour only or port tour and lunch. Contact Pat Rome at 310-952-0533 or pjwrome@yahoo.com |
| Thursday, December 1, 2011 | 7-9 pm | Lola and Marty Ungar's house | LWVTA Board Meeting and Holiday Pot Luck Dinner. All members welcome |
| Wednesday, December 7, 2011 | 1-4 pm | The California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles free parking on site |
Realignment Community Forum.
The LWV Los Angeles and the Violence Prevention Coalition of Greater Los Angeles presents two panels:
How is AB109 being implemented?: Reaver Bingham, Brad Carson and Erick Cerda, L.A. County Department of Probation Community Response to Reentry: Brian Biery and Mary Weaver, Pasadena/Altadena Reintegration Council, and Kruti Parekh, Youth Justice Coalition and Free L.A. High School RSVP online at http://www.ypcgla.org/rsvp or contact Daniel Healy at daniel@ypcgla.org or 213-346-3265 |
| Thursday, December 8, 2011 | Local Polls | Consolidated Elections. Use SmartVoter to learn about the candidates and issues. | |
| Thursday, January 5, 2012 | 7-9 pm | Call for location | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members welcome |
| Monday, January 16, 2012 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday. | ||
| Saturday, January 28, 2012 | 10:30-2:00 | Taix Restaurant 1911 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026 |
County Winter League Day.
Initiative and Referendum: Abolish, Reform or Retain as is? The speaker is Bob Stern, President of the Center for Governmental Studies. Luncheon is $25.
Please send form and check payable to LWV/LACounty by January 14, 2012 Mail to LWV/LAC Treasurer, 3970 Sepulveda Blvd., Unit 201, Torrance, CA 90505 Questions: call Nancy Mahr at 310-377-0735 |
| Thursday, February 2, 2012 | 7-9 pm | Call for location | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members welcome |
| Saturday, February 4, 2012 | 9-2:30pm | Neighborhood Congregational Church 340 St. Anne's Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651 |
LWVC Southern Regional Meeting/Workshop.
Come hear how to prepare for the 2012 elections, discuss hot topics like water and the state budget, and learn more about the League's "Observer Corps".
Register and pay by credit card at the LWVC website http://www.lwvc.org, by January 28.Questions? Contact Bea Field at 949-276-7555 or bfield@cox.net. $25/person; $30/per person after January 28, 2012 $15/person if you bring your own lunch Hosted by League of Women Voters Orange County Inter-League Organization (ILO). |
| Tuesday, February 14, 2012 | League's 100th Anniversary. Happy Anniversary! | ||
| Monday, February 20, 2012 | President's Day - Holiday. | ||
| Tuesday, February 28, 2012 | Manhattan Beach Library 1320 Highland Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 |
LWV Beach Cities Consensus on Privatization. | |
| Thursday, March 1, 2012 | 7-9 pm | Call for location | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members are welcome. |
| Wednesday, March 14, 2012 | 5-9pm | The Veggie Grill @ Rolling Hills Plaza 2533 Pacific Coast Highway Torrance, CA 90505 310-325-6689 |
LWVTA Fundraiser.
Eat and fundraise @ The Veggie Grill! Mention the fundraiser or present this flyer and 50% of your food and beverage purchases* will be donated to the League of Women Voters Torrance Area.
(*Excludes tax, comps and gift cards) |
| Monday, March 19, 2012 | 6-8:30pm | The Katy Geissert Torrance Memorial Library 3301 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA |
Annual Tri-League Lasagna Supper. LWV Beach Cities presents the Annual Tri-League Lasagna Supper. The guest speaker will be from the office of Don Knabe, County Supervisor. We will be looking at current issues affecting the Southbay and Harbor Area. Cost: $15 Reservations by March 12th. Send form and payment to LWV Beach Cities, 6219 19th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. |
| Monday, March 26, 2012 | 6:30pm | Health Conference Center Torrance Memorial Medical Center 3330 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 310-325-9110 |
Visions of Unity Art Contest Awards Celebration. This is a student literature and art contest. The Visions of Unity contest was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King whose birthday comes on or near the contest's deadline every year. The purpose of the Visions of Unity Contest is to encourage Torrance youth to reflect on their role in resolving critical community issues, to artistically express their unique ideas and ideals and to take initiative in enhancing unity among diverse groups within their community. The contest recognizes exceptional use of creativity to communicate and express ideals in a way that broadens minds and touches hearts. |
| Saturday, March 31, 2012 | 10am-2pm | Pickwick Gardens Conference Center 1001 Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA 818-845-5300 |
LWV/LA County 50th Annual Convention. The speaker is Trudy Schafer, LWV California Senior Director for Program. Sacramento Update: What is the Legislature Up To? All members are encouraged to attend. Deadline is 3/16/12. Cost is $30. Send form and check payable to LWV/LA County. Mail to LWV/LAC Treasurer, 3970 Sepulveda Blvd., Unit 201, Torrance, CA 90505. |
| Thursday, April 5, 2012 | 7-9pm | Call for location. | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members are welcome. |
| Wednesday, April 18, 2012 | All Day | Lazy Dog Cafe Del Amo Fashion Center 3525 West Carson Street Torrance CA 90503 Ph. (310)921-6080 |
Eat To Educate: LWVTA Fundraiser @ The Lazy Dog. Join us for a meal at the Lazy Dog Cafe! Present this flyer on 4/18 and 15% of the total bill will be donated to LWVTA. Bring a friend! |
| Thursday, April 26, 2012 | 7pm | Normont Terrace Harbor City, CA |
Normont Terrace Election. LWVTA is holding elections for the Normont Terrace Housing Association. |
| Saturday, April 28, 2012 | 9:30am-12pm | Hollenbeck Palms 573 South Boyle Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90033 323) 263-6195 |
Ballot Measure Training. Come get informed. Some of the expert presentations will be on Prop 28 and Prop 29, County Measures H and L, and an explanation of the Top Two Primary. Don't miss the Action Workshop as well. |
| Thursday, May 3, 2012 | 7-9pm | Call for location. | LWVTA Board Meeting. All members are welcome. |
| Saturday, May 5, 2012 | 8:30-11:30am | The Depot Restaurant 1250 Cabrillo Ave. Torrance, CA |
LWVTA Annual Meeting and 50th Anniversary Celebration.
We hope to see many of you at our annual breakfast meeting.
Our featured speaker will be Ruth Nadel, LWVTA's First President, who will talk about The Torrance League and The Early Years. There will be a special video montage memorializing our 50 years! You don't want to miss it!
RSVP by 4/27: 310-223-6897. Parking is free at the Depot's lot. |
| Thursday, May 17, 2012 | 5:30-7:30pm | Amore Vino 1441 Marcelina Torrance, CA 90501 |
Eat to Educate: Wine Tasting & Class. Come Converse, Drink and Enjoy school the way we always wished it could be! LWVTA is celebrating 50 years! Limited seating so reserve your spot by May 10th. Tickets are $25. Click for additional details. |
| Sunday, May 20, 2012 | 2-4pm | Lomita Railroad Museum Annex Park 2137 West 250th Street Lomita, CA 90717 |
Lomita Railroad Museum Annual Tea.
The Lomita Railroad Museum is holding its 5th Annual High Tea on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The LWVTA will decorate a table celebrating our 50th Anniversary. Join us for this special event. Enjoy delicious tea sandwiches, home baked goodies and hot and iced tea. A concert harpist will perform and a fashion show will be presented.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by contacting Pat Kromka by May 10th at 310-223-6897. |
| Monday, May 21, 2012 | Voting Reminder. The deadline to register to vote in the 2012 election is: May 21, 2012. | ||
| Sunday, September 16, 2012 | 10:30am | Downtown Torrance | Torrance Centennial Community Parade. LWVTA unit gathers at 10:301am; Parade is scheduled for noon starting on Post south of Cravens. The Centennial Plaza dedication is scheduled for 2pm. |
| Saturday, September 22, 2012 | 9-11:30am | Tri-League Kickoff Breakfast Depot Restaurant 1250 Cabrillo Avenue, Torrance , CA 90501 (310) 787-7501. |
The Foibles of the Initiative and Referendum Process.
Guest Speaker Michael Hiltzik, Business Colmnist, Los Angeles Times, is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who has sritten extensively on business nad finance for the Times. Come and hear his take on California's Referendum and Initiative process.
Preregistration has closed. Contact president@lwvtorrancearea.org to check on availability. |
| Tuesday, September 25, 2012 | National Voter Registration Day.
Look for an event in your area!
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| Saturday, September 29, 2012 | 9:30-noon | Hollenbeck Palms, 573 South Boyle Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90033 (323) 263-6195 |
Speaker Training/Ballot Briefing. As a League member, please join us for this training opportunity so that you can be one of our speakers on the non-biased pros and cons of the ballot measures, or an advocacy speaker on the measures we support or oppose. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the League. |
| Saturday, September 29, 2012 | 8pm | James Armstrong Theatre Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3300 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503 |
Capitol Steps Political Comedy Troupe.
See our activities page for more information. You can buy your ticket online!
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