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Calendar of Events 2011-2012

Wheaton League of Women Voters

We sponsor meetings and events for the public and League members. Please join us at the Wheaton Park District Community Center at 1777 S. Blanchard Road, Wheaton unless another location is noted on the calendar.
See Member's Calendar for additional details.

TV Programming

Our programs are sometimes broadcast on the City of Wheaton Channel 10 or Wheaton Community Television - Channel 17. Please look at the Channel 10 and Channel 17 schedules for exact times.
DateTimePlaceDescription
Thursday, September 22, 2011 6:30 PM Light Refreshments; 7 PM Program   Meet Your Representatives. State representatives Franco Coladipietro (District 45), Mike Connelly (District 48), Mike Fortner (District 95) and Sandy Pihos (District 42) will give an update on what is happening in Springfield in a town hall-style meeting. The Wheaton League will cohost the event with the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, October 20, 2011 7:00 PM Coffee; 7:30 PM Program   Annual State of our Community. Local Government Update from Michael Gresk, Mayor; Ray Morrill, President, Wheaton Park District; Rosemary Swanson, President, School District 200
Thursday, November 17, 2011 Door Opens at 6:00 PM;
Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM
  Consensus Meeting: Study of Federal Funding for Education. The study committee will lead members in a consensus discussion.
Thursday, November 17, 2011 6:30 PM   Consensus Meeting: Study of Federal Funding for Education. The study committee will lead members in a consensus discussion.
Saturday, December 3, 2011 9:30 AM Suess's House Holiday Brunch. Join your fellow League members for a morning of friendship and good conversation.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 6:30 PM Edman Chapel, Wheaton College Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. DuPage Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee will be hosting a celebration of the Life, Legacy and Words of Dr. King.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:30 PM Coffee; 7:00 PM Forum   Candidates Night. Candidates for state representative and senator. Memorial Room (large auditorium on north end of the building) at 6:30 and the event will start promptly at 7:00 and conclude around 9:00.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:30 PM Coffee; 7:00 PM Forum   Candidates Night. Candidates for County and Forest Preserve Board. Memorial Room (large auditorium on north end of the building) at 6:30 and the event will start promptly at 7:00 and conclude around 9:00.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:30 PM; Dinner 7:00 PM Gary Memorial United Methodist Church
Street
224 North Main Street
Program Planning Meeting & Potluck Supper. League members join for dinner and discussion of the programs.
Potluck assignments are:
A-G (Desserts)
H-R (Salads)
S-Y (Hot dishes)
Thursday, March 8, 2012 6:30 PM Doors Open; 7 PM Forum Glen Crest Middle School, 725 Sheehan, Glen Ellyn. Congressional District 6 Forum. Now that this district forms a giant "C" it takes in communities from as far north as Arlington Heights and Palatine and goes west and south to swing back and cover Carol Stream, Wheaton and Glen Ellyn. There are three democrats running in March 20 primary to take on incumbent Peter Roskam in the fall.
Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:30 PM Coffee; 7:00 PM File Wheaton Public Library Pricele$$ - Film Showing. A non-partisan look at the effect of big money and lobbyists on democracy. Look at the Poster
Thursday, April 19, 2012 6:30 PM Doors Open; 7 PM Program   Clean Air Act: Past, Present and Future. Amy Ochalski and Chris Lackner from the American Lung Association of Greater Chicago will speak about ALA's "Healthy Air Campaign" which mirrors the "Clean Air Promise" campaign started last year by LWV US. Both organizations main focus is on protecting the EPA and it's Clean Air Act. Earth Day 2012 is Saturday, 4/21/12, so the topic is very timely.
Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:30 PM TBA Annual Meeting and Dinner.
6:30 Social Time with Cash Bar
7:00 Speaker
7:30 Buffet Dinner
8:30 Business Meeting

National League Calendar

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