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.

Board Meetings

The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email president@lwvsaratoga.org for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 6 am to 9 pm.

• Use the Voter Lookup of the New York State Board of Elections to find your polling place to vote.

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

• Meet at the Spirit of Life Statue in Congress Park.

• Hear from famous feminists Shirley Chisholm and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

• Then March Downtown!

We’re still marching!

Make your voices heard!

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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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Board Meetings

The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email president@lwvsaratoga.org for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.

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.

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!!

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.

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County offers voter registration assistance at the Saratoga Pride Festival, at High Rock Park in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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.

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.

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Please bring a friend or three!

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!

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!

Our League is partnering with Hubbard Hall, an arts center in Cambridge, NY, to support their play What the Constitution Means to Me, an 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. 

Board Meetings

The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email president@lwvsaratoga.org for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.

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.

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The Membership Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, August 15, at the home of Kathy Koebrich at 2:00 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Please contact Kathy or email the presidents at president@lwvsaratoga.org to get address for the meeting.

LWV Saratoga members are Participating in the (belated) 55th Annual Flag Day Parade!

LWVSC is marching with other social justice groups in the Flag Day Parade which is on July 4th!!

Date: July 4th, 2024

Gathering Time: 4:15 pm - parade kicks off at 5 pm. We're Division 3

Gathering Place: League members will gather at 2nd Ave on the east side of Broadway. Map

What to wear: Either your blue LWV vote shirt or Alice Paul shirt

Signs to carry: Make signs supporting the NY ERA

We will have a small pick-up truck that can transport 3-4 people if you can't walk in the parade. If you have questions, email president@lwvsaratoga.org. The parade will be held on Broadway from Route 50 to Congress Park.

We are calling upon our LWVSC Volunteers to assist our new citizens in Registering to Vote for their first election in 2024.

People from countries around the world will take the Oath of Allegiance to become new citizens of the United States on Thursday, July 4, at the Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 NY-32, Stillwater, NY.

Our role will be to assist them in filling out voter registration forms if they want help, and give them information to prepare them for voting for the first time.

It is a truly rewarding experience to witness this impressive ceremony and know that you have been a part of this milestone event in the lives of new citizens.

If you would like to help, plan to be at the park by 9 am. Email us at president@lwvsaratoga.org if you would like to volunteer to register voters.