On February 14, 1920, six months before the 19th amendment to the Constitution was ratified, the League was formally organized in Chicago as the National League of Women Voters.
Events
month | week | day | tableTuesday, February 19
Absentee voters will receive ballots as well.
Wednesday, February 20
9:00 to 11:00 AM
League Office
1620 18th Ave, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98122
Wednesday, February 20
7:00-10:00 PM
Renton Civic Theatre
507 S 3rd St
Renton, WA 98057
Wine and hors d'oeuvres followed by a la carte John Keister, who will present a humorous look at the politics and people of the Pacific Northwest at 7:45 PM. Tickets $20 at the door. Questions? Leave voicemail at 206 243-7161
Saturday, February 23
9:00 to 11:00 AM
909 E. Newton D9
Seattle, WA
For more information, please call Nora Leech at (206) 328-0445.
Thursday, February 28
12:30 to 2:30 PM
Park Shore Building
1630 43rd Ave. East
Seattle, WA
(in Madison Park)
Monday, March 3
12:45 to 2:45 PM
League Office
1620 18th Ave, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98122
We will be planning our April forum on the UN’s Millennium Development Goals to cut poverty, improve maternal health, and increase literacy, among other things.
Thursday, March 6
5:30-7:00 PM
Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church
2650 148th St SE
Bellevue, WA
Thursday, March 6
7:30-9:00 PM
Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church
2650 148th Ave. SE
Bellevue, WA
Tuesday, March 11
4:00 to 6:00 PM
League Office
1620 18th Ave, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98122
The Civic Education Committee meets the second Tuesday of the month. New members are invited to bring ideas we can implement to promote civics education.
Tuesday, March 11
5:30 to 7:30 PM
League Office
1620 18th Ave, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98122
Tuesday, March 11
4:00 to 6:00 PM
League Office
1620 18th Ave, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98122
At the February meeting, the committee reviewed plans for an Eastside panel on social justice issues, possible legislative action on housing and services for people leaving homelessness or for preventing homelessness, and began planning for May unit materials and a forum on voting rights. The committee will continue this work at the March 11 meeting. All are welcome to attend and join in our efforts. If you have questions, please leave a message for Pat Cleary at the League office: (206) 329-4848.

