Book Club
Jan
9
1:30 PM13:30

Book Club

Virtual event - Online on Zoom

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book: Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism by Rachel Maddow

Discussion leader:

Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

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Consensus Discussion: LWVNY Voting Systems Approval Process Study
Jan
16
7:00 PM19:00

Consensus Discussion: LWVNY Voting Systems Approval Process Study

Join the discussion! The Voting Systems Approval Process Study will examine the process used by the state Board of Elections to approve voting systems, to ensure that voting machines meet the League’s SARAT criteria (“secure, accurate, recountable, accessible and transparent”). A link to the study materials will be added when they are available.

The League of Women Voters takes positions on issues at the national, state and local level after completing a study process and then striving to reach a consensus. If enough leagues reach consensus, a position can be added at the NY State level and we can then advocate for this issue.

Everyone is welcome to review the study materials, but only LWV members may participate in the consensus discussion.

Discussion Leader: TBA

Location: Register in advance using Zoom for this meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Book Club
Feb
13
1:30 PM13:30

Book Club

Virtual event - Online on Zoom

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta

Discussion leader:

Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

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Consensus Discussion: LWVNY Ranked Choice Voting Study
Feb
20
7:00 PM19:00

Consensus Discussion: LWVNY Ranked Choice Voting Study

Join the discussion! The Ranked Choice Voting Study will include alternatives to party primaries for state, congressional and local offices. A link to the study materials will be added when they are available.

The League of Women Voters takes positions on issues at the national, state and local level after completing a study process and then striving to reach a consensus. If enough leagues reach consensus, a position can be added at the NY State level and we can then advocate for this issue.

Everyone is welcome to review the study materials, but only LWV members may participate in the consensus discussion.

Discussion Leader: TBA

Location: Register in advance using Zoom for this meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Book Club
Mar
13
1:30 PM13:30

Book Club

Virtual event - Online on Zoom

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book: The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA by Liza Mundy

Discussion leader:

Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

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LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study
Mar
20
7:00 PM19:00

LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study

The Federal Judiciary Study will focus on the Federal Judiciary, including the Supreme Court. The purpose is “to develop an LWV position on the Federal Judiciary as an essential component of US democracy,” including judicial accountability, transparency, independence, and ethics.

Link to Study Materials

Discussion Leader TBA
Location TBA- details will be added once confirmed.

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Book Club
Apr
10
1:30 PM13:30

Book Club

  • Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari

Discussion leader: Joanna

Location: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

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Book Club
May
8
1:30 PM13:30

Book Club

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book : The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

Discussion leader:

Location: Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs NY 12866

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

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Book Club
Dec
12
1:30 PM13:30

Book Club

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book: Up Home: One Girl's Journey by Ruth J. Simmons

Discussion leader:

Location: The Ripe Tomato, 2721 State Route 9, Malta, NY 12020

RSVP: Please RSVP in advance to Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

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What Next?
Nov
21
7:00 PM19:00

What Next?

  • Saratoga Springs Public Library Community Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join fellow LWV Saratoga Members and other interested community members to applaud our volunteer efforts and consider our next steps at the local level.

Refreshments will be provided.

  • We will identify Issues on which we can make an impact, how we might advocate and address them, and the allies with whom we can collaborate.

  • We will discuss how we can continue and expand Civics Education for everyone. 

  • We will re-examine our Get Out the Vote efforts and brainstorm ideas to make an impact in the upcoming local elections.

So we can plan refreshments, please RSVP at: president@lwvsaratoga.org

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Book Club
Nov
14
1:30 PM13:30

Book Club

Virtual event - Online on Zoom

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book: The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic by Stephen Vladeck

Discussion leader: MaryAnn

Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

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Join the National Women's March in Saratoga Springs!
Nov
2
1:00 PM13:00

Join the National Women's March in Saratoga Springs!

March for approval of Prop 1, the NY Equal Rights Amendment.

We’re still marching!

Make your voices heard!

Flyer

Supporters might also want to canvass for the NY ERA, starting earlier in the day at 10 AM, ending by noon, and leaving an hour to grab lunch before gathering for the March. (details).

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Canvass for the NY ERA with New Yorkers for Equal Rights
Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00

Canvass for the NY ERA with New Yorkers for Equal Rights

  • Saratoga Springs Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

New Yorkers for Equal Rights and the NYCLU Capital Region are sponsoring a door-to-door canvass event in Saratoga Springs.

Never canvassed before? Fear not! Canvassing is always done in groups. An Organizer will be there to guide and support you. Meet up at the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 10 a.m.

Sign up here.

The canvassing will finish up by 12 noon, which leaves an hour to grab lunch before joining the National Women’s March in support of the NY ERA, which will start at the Spirit of Life Statue in Congress Park.

Note: This event is not sponsored by the League of Women Voters, but we include it in our calendar because we believe it will be of interest to our members.

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Saratoga Springs Farmers' Market- additional date: November 2
Nov
2
9:30 AM09:30

Saratoga Springs Farmers' Market- additional date: November 2

  • Saratoga Farmers' Market, Wilton Mall (winter market location) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We Need Volunteers TO REGISTER VOTERS AT the Farmers’ Market!!

We’re back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market through the fall. If you're a new League member, this is a wonderful way to familiarize yourself with the League and meet other members.

We’ll be sharing voter and League information and registering voters!

Where: Saratoga Farmers’ Market- (winter market location), Wilton Mall (Food Court entrance), 3065 NY-50, Saratoga Springs NY

Saturday- 9:30-1:30 (winter market hours)
November 2

Contact: Janice Burns, Donna Dardaris or Mary Lou Classen directly or use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.

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Meet the Candidates - NY State Senate District 44
Oct
30
7:30 PM19:30

Meet the Candidates - NY State Senate District 44

Virtual event - Online on Zoom

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold a live-stream Candidate Event for the Office of NY State Senator for District 44 on Wed., Oct. 30th at 7:30 PM. There is one seat for a two-year term.

Both candidates on the ballot, James Tedisco and Minita Sanghvi, have agreed to participate. The public can register to watch via this link.

This event provides a unique opportunity for the public to ask both candidates about issues that concern them. The public is invited to submit questions via email to lwvscquestions@gmail.com. Write "Senate 44" in the Subject line. The submission deadline for questions is Monday, Oct. 28. Questions should be addressed to both candidates and contain no personal attacks.

A recording will be posted on the League's website the following day at LWVSaratoga.org/videos.

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Meet the Candidates - NY Assembly District 112
Oct
23
7:30 PM19:30

Meet the Candidates - NY Assembly District 112

Virtual event - Online on Zoom

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold a live-stream Candidate Event for the Office of NY Assembly District 112 on Wed., Oct. 23rd at 7:30 PM. There is one seat for a two-year term.

Both candidates on the ballot, Mary Beth Walsh and Joe Seeman, have agreed to participate. The public can register to watch via this link.

This event provides a unique opportunity for the public to ask both candidates about issues that concern them. The public is invited to submit questions via email to lwvscquestions@gmail.com. Write "A.D. 112" in the Subject line. The submission deadline for questions is Monday, Oct. 21. Questions should be addressed to both candidates and contain no personal attacks.

A recording will be posted on the League's website the following day at LWVSaratoga.org/videos.

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Drive Up Voter Registration, Saratoga Spa State Park
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00

Drive Up Voter Registration, Saratoga Spa State Park

This event is provides an opportunity for New Yorkers to drive up to register to vote and also receive other voter information.

Cars will be directed (via lawn signs with arrows) to pick up voter registration forms and information from the LWV table. They will then proceed to a parking place to complete the form, and when finished, will drive back to the other side of the table to hand in their completed form. League members will provide information and assistance, as requested.

The LWV of Saratoga Countywill deliver completed registration forms to the Board of Elections.

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Candidate Event for the Office of Milton Town Council (virtual)
Oct
17
7:30 PM19:30

Candidate Event for the Office of Milton Town Council (virtual)

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is sponsoring a live-stream Candidate Event on Thursday, Oct. 17, for the Town of Milton Councilmember race. There is one seat open for a one year remainder of term. Both candidates, Eric A. Delnicki and Michele Juda, have agreed to participate.

The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County and will take place live stream on Zoom Webinar from 7:30 to 8:30pm on Thursday, October 17. The public is encouraged to preregister for this event. Please register to watch the live stream online - Zoom Webinar (free) at this registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ukykcokYQ1OcOisKXqjEKA 

The public is also invited to send questions for the candidates by email to: Lwvscquestions@gmail.com. Write "Milton Town Council" in the Subject line. The submission deadline for the questions is Tuesday, Oct. 15. Questions should be addressed to both candidates and not contain personal attacks.

A recorded replay of this event will be found in its entirety at Lwvsaratoga.org/videos.

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Book Club
Oct
10
1:30 PM13:30

Book Club

  • Saratoga Springs Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book : Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World by John Vaillant

Discussion leader: Barb

Location: Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs NY 12866

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

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 Breakfast with Alice Paul
Sep
28
9:00 AM09:00

Breakfast with Alice Paul

Lezlie Dana

Join us for our annual Famous Person Fundraiser to benefit the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, this year featuring a portrayal of Alice Paul by historical reenactor, Lezlie Dana. The event will include a continental breakfast.

When: September 28th, Saturday,
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St.,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Lezlie Dana is a 40-year veteran performer of TV, film, radio and theatre throughout the northeast region. Her one-woman play, “Reflecting Alice,'' journeys through the life of Alice Stokes Paul, a pivotal architect of the women’s suffrage movement and the force behind the original Equal Rights Amendment.

Dana’s performance captures Paul’s tenacity, humor, and the complexities of her fight for equality, revealing her triumphs, lessons learned, and the challenges she faced in her relentless pursuit of Justice.

Alice Paul

Enjoy Continental Breakfast with Lezlie Dana, as she presents “Reflecting Alice”:
* Quaker ($50) * Feminist ($75)
* Suffragist ($100) * Activist ($125)

To attend, please print and complete the RSVP form (or include your name and contact information - phone and email - along with the number of reservations), plus a check made payable to LWVNYS-EF. Send your reservation information and check to LWV Saratoga, P.O. Box 1029, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Donations are tax-deductible minus the value of the breakfast. (If you can't attend, your donation will still be appreciated.)

Join us and bring a friend!!

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NYers for Equal Rights Social Media Day of Action
Sep
26
6:00 PM18:00

NYers for Equal Rights Social Media Day of Action

  • Schuylerville Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

You’re Invited! Help Us Spread the Word about NY-ERA Prop 1

Thursday, September 26, 6 – 7:30pm
Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville, NY

Join us in a NYers for Equal Rights Social Media Day of Action. Help Us Spread the Word!

The NY-ERA Prop 1, on the back of the ballot. won’t pass if no one hears about it. It’s up to all of us.

If you are able to come please contact us.

You’ll need to bring your smart phone or tablet to the event and have a social media account. One of our new members will help us with the technical aspects of participating.

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Saratoga Springs Peace Week
Sep
21
to Sep 26

Saratoga Springs Peace Week

  • Google Calendar ICS

2024 Peace Week is happening September 21-27, 2024.

Saratoga Peace Week commemorates the annual UN International Day of Peace (9/21) with a week of events promoting peace at home, in the community, in the nation, and in the world. More info about Peace Week at www.peace-ing.org or the Peaceweek Facebook page.

Friday, September 20

  • 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
    Peaceful Children’s Storytime & Craft

    Recommended for kids 10 and under. Museum admission is required. Adults must accompany a child.
    Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway

  • 5:30 p.m.
    Presentation: How to Sponsor a Refugee

    Presented by the Saratoga Immigration Coalition and the Saratoga Regional YMCA. Wilton Branch YMCA, 20 Old Gick Rd.

  • 7 p.m.
    Paint & Sip

    Frederick Allen Elks Lodge, 69 Beekman St.
    Create an original with a local artist. Suggested donation $20. Pre-registration is required. Please email elizbeth1226@yahoo.com to RSVP.

Saturday, September 21

  • 10 a.m.
    Wellspring’s Pooch Parade

    Bring your pup for a walk around Congress Park, photos, raffles, local businesses, and more! All proceeds support Wellspring’s programs & services, including our Safe Pet Partnership. Suggested donation $25. Register at www.wellspringcares.org/pooch2024 Congress Park

  • 1 p.m.
    Storytellers: Children At the Well

    Youth storytellers using their unique voices for Peace and Understanding. Please visit www.childrenatthewell.org to learn more.
    Saratoga Library, Dutcher Community room

  • 6 p.m.
    Documentary Viewing: The Cave (2019)

    Amidst air strikes and bombings, a group of female doctors in Syria struggle with systemic sexism while trying to care for the injured using limited resources. Sponsored by Our Lodge Foundation.
    Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular St.

Sunday September 22

  • 8:45 a.m.
    Equinox Celebration: Interfaith Service led by Rev. Kathy Johnson.

    All are welcome! Readings, music, meditation, and sharing the garden. Please bring a chair.
    Community Garden outside the Presbyterian UCC, 24 Circular St.

  • 7 p.m.
    Unplug Childhood Hunger!

    Saratoga Musicians Raise Funds for SNACpack (Saratoga Nutrition Assistance for Children). Annie & The Hedonists, Rick Bolton & Friends, Garland Nelson, Jeff Brisbin, and The Beat Generation. $25 adult/$10 child.
    Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St.

Monday, September 23

  • 6 p.m.
    A Peace Circle facilitated by Teresa King.

    Explore how to have more peace in our lives and examine what blocks us from having it. Please note, there will be no discussion of politics. Bring a journal and pen. Pre-register by emailing teresaking1@live.com
    The Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 624 N Broadway

Tuesday September 24

  • 6 p.m.
    “Cultivating Peace” Yoga Practice with Jilly Sansone.

    Yoga for all ages! Modifications will be offered. This class will end with a relaxation and short peace poem. Dress in layers, and bring a blanket and yoga mat. Congress Park (behind the carousel)

Wednesday, September 25

  • 6 p.m.
    Zentangle/Mandala drawing with Katie Long and Theresa Morrison.

    Zentangle is a method for drawing, which not only promotes concentration and creativity, but at the same time increases personal well-being. Mandalas bring about a sense of symmetry and peace. All adults are welcome. Pre-register by calling 584-1621 after 9/3. Suggested donation $5.
    Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave. Suite 1

Thursday September 26

  • 5:30 p.m.
    Speak Peace: Peace Stories for Adults with Kate Dudding.

    An award-winning storyteller, Kate creates heartwarming stories about real people. Presbyterian UCC lawn, 24 Circular St. (rain location: sanctuary)

  • 5:30 p.m.
    Drum and Dance for Peace with Chelsie Henderson.

    Sponsored by Saratoga Springs Library, Friends of the Library, EarthBeat Music, and Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Please bring a chair and water bottle, and drum if you have one. Some drums will be provided. Pre-register by calling 584-7860 x210. Pitney Meadows, 223 West Ave. (rain location: Saratoga Library)

Note: This event is not sponsored by the League of Women Voters, but we include it in our calendar because we believe it will be of interest to our members.

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Saratoga Springs Farmers' Market - We're back!
Sep
21
to Oct 19

Saratoga Springs Farmers' Market - We're back!

  • Saratoga Farmers Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We Need Volunteers for the Farmers’ Market!!

We’re back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market through the fall. If you're a new League member, this is a wonderful way to familiarize yourself with the League and meet other members.

We’ll be sharing voter and League information and registering voters!

Where: Saratoga Farmers Market, High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs NY

Saturdays - 9AM to 1PM
September 21st
Oct. 5th, 12th, & 19th

Contact: Janice Burns, Donna Dardaris or Mary Lou Classen directly or use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.

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It's National Voter Registration Week!
Sep
15
to Sep 20

It's National Voter Registration Week!

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Saratoga County is proud to be a National Voter Registration Day partner. National Voter Registration Day is celebrated this year on September 17th, and the League is expanding this vision by registering voters for the full week of September 15-20, 2024.

Voter registration events are happening this week in multiple places around Saratoga County:

Sunday, September 15:

  • 2 pm to 5 pm:
    Saratoga Pride Festival – Saratoga Springs
    High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs, NY

Tuesday, September 17:

  • 9 am to 1 pm:
    Stewarts -- South Glens Falls
    3 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls, NY

  • 10 am:
    Naturalization Ceremony -- Stillwater
    Saratoga National Historical Park
    648 NY-32, Stillwater, NY

  • 10 am to 2 pm:
    Ballston Spa Public Library – Ballston Spa
    21 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa, NY

  • 10 am to 2 pm:
    Saratoga Springs Public Library – Saratoga Springs
    49 Henry St, Saratoga Springs, NY

  • 10 am to 3 pm:
    SUNY Adirondack -- Queensbury Campus
    Scoville Hall
    640 Bay Rd, Queensbury, NY

  • 11 am to 2 pm:
    HVCC, North / TECH Smart -- Malta
    345 Hermes Rd, Malta, NY

  • 11 am to 4 pm:
    Stillwater Public Library – Stillwater
    712 Hudson Ave, Stillwater, NY

  • 11 am to 5 pm:
    Market 32, Price Chopper -- Saratoga Springs
    115 Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY

  • 11 am to 5 pm:
    Stewart's -- Halfmoon
    214 Guideboard Rd, Halfmoon, NY

  • 11 am to 5 pm:
    Stewart's -- Round Lake
    15 Round Lake Rd, Ballston Lake, NY

  • 12 am to 5 pm:
    Saratoga Hospital -- Saratoga Springs
    211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY

  • 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm:
    Coburg Village – Rexford
    One Coburg Village Way, Rexford, NY

  • 3 pm to 5 pm:
    YMCA – Saratoga Springs Branch
    290 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY

  • 4 pm to 6 pm:
    Market 32, Price Chopper -- Wilton
    3049 Rt 50, Wilton, NY

  • 4 pm to 6 pm:
    Market 32, Price Chopper -- Malta
    One Kendall Way, Malta, NY

Wednesday, September 18:

  • 10 am to 2 pm:
    SUNY Adirondack -- Wilton Campus
    696 Rt 9, Wilton, NY

  • 10 am to 2 pm:
    Schuylerville Public Library – Schuylerville
    52 Ferry St, Schuylerville, NY

  • 3 pm to 5 pm:
    YMCA – Saratoga Springs Branch
    290 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY

  • 3 pm to 6 pm:
    YMCA – Wilton Branch
    20 Old Gick Rd, Wilton, NY

  • 3:30pm to 6:30pm:
    Galway Public Library – Galway
    2112 East St, Galway, NY

Thursday, September 19:

  • 10 am to 2 pm:
    Crandall Public Library -- Glen Falls
    251 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY

  • 12 pm to 3 pm:
    Corinth Free Library – Corinth
    89 Main St, Corinth, NY

  • 3 pm to 5 pm:
    YMCA – Malta Branch
    10 Medical Park Dr, Malta, NY

  • 3 pm to 6 pm:
    Ben & Jerry’s – Saratoga Springs
    34 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY

Friday, September 20:

  • 10 am to 2pm:
    Greenwich Free Library – Greenwich
    148 Main St, Greenwich, NY

There's no time like the National Voter Registration Week to ensure that every eligible member in our community is ready to participate in our shared democracy this November 5!

Questions? Please contact us.

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Book Club
Sep
12
1:30 PM13:30

Book Club

  • Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book: Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson

Discussion leader: Francine

Location: Clifton Park -Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

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Membership Meet & Greet Social
Sep
11
5:30 PM17:30

Membership Meet & Greet Social

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
5:30-7:00 pm

The League of Women Voters invites current members and the interested public to a Meet & Greet. It's an opportunity to get introduced to your colleagues and to league committee activities. Food and drinks will be provided.

At this festive gathering, learn more about what we do, introduce the League to folks you know who care about making a difference, and indulge in delicious appetizers.

Orenda Pavilion, Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Note that the Pavilion has only picnic tables, so you may wish to bring a chair for comfort.

Map

Please bring a friend or three!

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Voter Registration Training (evening)
Sep
10
6:00 PM18:00

Voter Registration Training (evening)

If you are volunteering at an upcoming voter registration event, please plan on attending one of our training sessions. We will provide information on how to register voters and how to talk to people about and promote the NY Equal Rights Amendment. For more information and sign up, reach out to Pam King-Hall.

We will have two training sessions

  • September 10 from 1-3 PM

  • September 10 fron 6-8 PM

Location: United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

For more information and sign up, reach out to Pam King-Hall. or contact us.

We can’t do this without you!

 
 
 
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Voter Registration Training (afternoon)
Sep
10
1:00 PM13:00

Voter Registration Training (afternoon)

If you are volunteering at an upcoming voter registration event, please plan on attending one of our training sessions. We will provide information on how to register voters and how to talk to people about and promote the NY Equal Rights Amendment. For more information and sign up, reach out to Pam King-Hall.

We will have two training sessions

  • September 10 from 1-3 PM

  • September 10 fron 6-8 PM

Location: United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

For more information and sign up, reach out to Pam King-Hall. or contact us.

We can’t do this without you!

 
 
 
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"What the Constitution Means to Me"
Sep
8
2:00 PM14:00

"What the Constitution Means to Me"

Our League is partnering with Hubbard Hall, an arts center in Cambridge, NY, to support their play What the Constitution Means to Mean entertaining one-woman show about realizing that women are not included in the U.S. Constitution. It's funny, poignant, and perfect for those of us committed to giving women a seat at the table and passing the ERA! 

Sunday, September 8th, will be Women's Vote Day!  at the theater, for which League members can order discounted tickets for the 2 pm matinee by entering the coupon code LWV-Sept 8 when you register online (Note: You can X out of logging in if you wish.) 

Hope to see our League family there! Please direct questions to thealicebrigade@gmail.com

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Continuing Susan’s Fight for Equality
Aug
26
3:15 PM15:15

Continuing Susan’s Fight for Equality

  • Susan B. Anthony State Historic Site (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us:
Monday, August 26, 2024
Women’s Equality Day
3:15 pm—5:30 pm

Susan B. Anthony State Historic Site
2835 State Route 29, Greenwich, NY
(in Battenville, just east of Greenwich)

FREE ADMISSION but Registration is Required. Make reservations at Eventbrite.com, “Continuing Susan’s Fight for Equality”

  • Hear from Susan B. Anthony (via re-enactor, Linda McKenney)

  • Learn about the NY ERA that will be on your ballot this Fall

  • Learn about Susan’s childhood home & the Stoops Tavern/Hotel restoration process

Parking is available on site or across the road.

Please note that we will look inside but cannot enter the house because it has not yet been fully stabilized or renovated.

Flyer

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