BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//League of Women Voters of Vermont - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:League of Women Voters of Vermont X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lwvofvt.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for League of Women Voters of Vermont REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20250201T155206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T155206Z UID:1814-1747141200-1747144800@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nTuesday\, May 13 | 1 PM | Barstow Memorial School URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-25/ LOCATION:Barstow Memorial School\, Barstow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Naturalization-4.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20250201T155055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T155055Z UID:1812-1744290000-1744293600@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nThursday\, April 10 | 1 PM | Milton High School URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-24/ LOCATION:Milton High School\, Milton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Naturalization-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20250226T135345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T135345Z UID:1917-1741806000-1741811400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Lecture Series: Bump Stocks are not Machine Guns? Garland v. Cargill DESCRIPTION:March 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EST | Virtual presentation. Zoom. Free. \nRSVP: www.tinyurl.com/lwvbumpstock or https://kellogghubbard.org/calendar/lwvgarlandvcargill \nJoin us for “Bump Stocks Are Not Machine Guns?” the final presentation in the League’s 2024-25 Lecture Series on Recent Supreme Court Decisions. This event explore the intersection of law\, firearms policy\, and constitutional authority\, offering diverse perspectives on one of the nation’s most pivotal recent rulings.  \nAre semi-automatic rifles equipped with bump stocks considered machineguns under the National Firearms Act of 1934?   \nOn June 14\, 2024\, in Garland v. Cargill\, the U.S. Supreme Court\, by a vote of 6-3\, ruled that the Bureau of Alcohol\, Tobacco\, Firearms\, and Explosives (ATF) exceeded its authority by classifying bump stocks as “machine guns.” \nBump stocks are firearm attachments that allow a shooter to fire their weapon by using the firearm’s natural recoil to quickly reengage the trigger\, resulting in an increased rate of fire. \nSpeakers: Billy Clark\, Senior Litigation Attorney\, Gifford Law Center (Burlington) and Cabot Teachout. Attorney\, DesMeules Olmstead & Ostler (Norwich). Moderator: Liz Scharf. \n\n \n \n \n \n Billy Clark\, Senior Litigation Attorney\, Giffords Law Center\n \n \n \n \n \n Cabot Teachout\, Attorney\, DesMeules Olmstead & Ostler\n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator Liz Scharf\, Chair\, Middlesex Select Board\n \n \n\nBilly Clark develops affirmative litigation strategies to effectuate gun safety reforms and defends against constitutional challenges to gun safety policies. In addition\, he consults with local governments and other organizations\, providing guidance on how to actualize gun safety policies.\n \nCabot Teachout previously worked as a law clerk for Judge William Sessions of the Federal District Court of Vermont and Judge Peter Hall of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He is a member of the National Association for Criminal Defense Attorneys and worked in the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative in Kosovo.  \nLiz Scharf is Chair of the Middlesex Select Board and Director of Community Economic Development and Food Security at Capstone Community Action in Barre. \nIn its ninth season\, the League of Women Voters of Vermont Lecture Series in collaboration with Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, is designed to bring outstanding speakers to discuss contemporary issues related to democracy and social justice.  \nQuestions can be sent\, in advance\, to league@lwvofvt.org. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/lecture-series-bump-stocks-are-not-machine-guns-garland-v-cargill/ LOCATION:virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bump-stock.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20250201T155001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T155001Z UID:1810-1741172400-1741176000@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nWednesday\, March 5 | 11 AM | Burlington Courthouse URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-23/ LOCATION:Burlington Courthouse ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Naturalization-7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20250201T154829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T154829Z UID:1806-1739491200-1739577599@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Day DESCRIPTION:On this day\, we celebrate our impact and achievements. Created in 1920\, the League of Women Voters was a powerful voice in the women’s suffrage movement as we campaigned for the right to vote\, educated women about the election process\, and lobbied for legislation affecting women. Today\, we continue our advocacy for voting rights and increasing voter access and education. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/league-of-women-voters-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/LWV-I-Voted-Did-You-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20250120T121318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T121634Z UID:1783-1739386800-1739392200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Lecture Series: Using Public Funds for Religious Schools. Carson v. Makin DESCRIPTION:Virtual presentation. Zoom. Free. \nRSVP: https://bit.ly/lwvcarson-makin \nJoin us for “Using Public Funds for Religious Schools” the fourth in the League’s 2024-25 Lecture Series on Recent Supreme Court Decisions. \nOn June 21\, 2022\, the Supreme Court of the United States by a vote of 6-3\, issued a landmark decision in Carson v. Makin\, ruling that the state of Maine in disallowing vouchers to pay for religious-based private schools\, violated the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause and that states cannot disqualify private schools  from receiving public funding solely because they are religious. \nSpeakers: Rep. Rebecca Holcombe\, Vermont General Assembly and Harrison Stark\, ACLU Vermont. \nModerator: Susan Clark\, Middlesex Town Meeting moderator and member of the League. \n\n \n \n \n \n Rep. Rebecca Holcombe\, Vermont General Assembly\n \n \n \n \n \n Harrison Stark\, ACLU Vermont\, Senior Staff Attorney\n \n \n\nRebecca worked as public school teacher\, principal and district leader\, before being appointed Secretary of Education by two governors. She currently serves in the Vermont General Assembly as a state representative. Rebecca graduated from Brown University (BA)\, Simmons School of Management (MBA) and Harvard Graduate School of Education (M.Ed. and Ed.D).  \nHarrison litigates a range of civil rights and civil liberties matters in state and federal court\, including cases addressing free speech\, anti-discrimination\, border surveillance\, and government transparency. A graduate of Yale Law School\, he clerked for Hon. Randolph D. Moss at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and Hon. David S. Tatel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. He serves on the board of the New England First Amendment Coalition. \nSusan is a writer and educator who focuses on community sustainability and citizen engagement. An award-winning radio commentator and former talk-show co-host\, she is coauthor of several books including Slow Democracy. \nIn its ninth season\, the League of Women Voters of Vermont Lecture Series in collaboration with Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, is designed to bring outstanding speakers to discuss contemporary issues related to democracy and social justice. Questions\, can be sent\, in advance to league@lwvofvt.org. \nUpcoming presentations: March 12: Garland v. Cargill\, Gun rights\, to include historical background and Vermont law. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/lecture-series-using-public-funds-for-religious-schools-carson-v-makin/ LOCATION:virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20250201T154418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T154418Z UID:1798-1738753200-1738756800@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nWednesday\, February 5 | 11 AM | Burlington Courthouse URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-22/ LOCATION:Burlington Courthouse ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Naturalization-10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20241227T184838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T184838Z UID:1773-1736362800-1736368200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Lecture Series: Chevron Doctrine Overruled. Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo DESCRIPTION:January 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EST \nLecture Series: Chevron Doctrine Overruled. Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo \nVirtual presentation. Zoom. Free. \nRSVP: bit.ly/chevrondoctrine \nJoin us for “Chevron Doctrine Overruled\, Limits power of regulatory agencies” the third in the League’s 2024-25 Lecture Series on Recent Supreme Court Decisions. \nOn June 28\, 2024\, the Supreme Court of the United States by a vote of 6-3\, issued a landmark decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturning the federal judiciary’s 40-year-old practice of deferring to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous federal laws. \nSpeakers: Bridget Asay\, Partner\, Stris & Maher\, LLP and Delcianna J. Winders\, Associate Professor and Animal Law and Policy Institute Director\, Vermont Law & Graduate Studies (VLGS). \nBridget\, an experienced trial and appellate lawyer who served as Vermont’s Solicitor General\, has argued dozens of appeals in state and federal courts throughout the country\, including twice before the U.S. Supreme Court. \nDelci\, whose primary interests are administrative and animal law\, clerked for the Hon. Martha Craig Daughtrey on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit following law school. At Lewis & Clark Law School\, she directed the world’s first law school clinic dedicated to farmed animal advocacy. \n\n \n \n \n \n Bridget Asay\, Partner\, Stris & Maher\, LLP\n \n \n \n \n \n Delcianna J. Winders\, Associate Professor and Animal Law and Policy Institute Director\, Vermont Law & Graduate Studies.\n \n \n\nIn its ninth season\, the League of Women Voters of Vermont Lecture Series in collaboration with Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, is designed to bring outstanding speakers to discuss contemporary issues related to democracy and social justice. Questions\, can be sent\, in advance to league@lwvofvt.org. \nUpcoming presentations: February 12: Carson v. Makin\, Public funds for religious schools\, and March 12: Garland v. Cargill\, Gun rights\, to include historical background and Vermont law. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/lecture-series-chevron-doctrine-overruled-loper-bright-enterprises-v-raimondo/ LOCATION:virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20241119T133636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T133721Z UID:1767-1733943600-1733943600@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Lecture Series: Homeless Camping on Public Property. City of Grants Pass\, Oregon v. Johnson DESCRIPTION:Lecture Series: Homeless Camping on Public Property. City of Grants Pass\, Oregon v. Johnson \nVirtual presentation. Zoom. Free. \nRSVP: bit.ly/LWV-GrantsPass \nJoin us for “Homeless Camping on Public Property\,” the second in the League’s 2024-25 Lecture Series on Recent Supreme Court Decisions. \nOn June 28\, 2024\, the Supreme Court of the United States by a vote of 6-3\, upheld ordinances in the Oregon city of Grants Pass barring people who are homeless from sleeping within city limits\, using blankets\, pillows\, or cardboard boxes for protection from the elements. Justices agreed with the city that ordinances enforcing camping regulations against homeless people does not violate the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment. \nSpeakers: Frank Knaack\, Executive Director of the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont (HHAV) and Falko Schilling\, Advocacy Director with ACLU Vermont. \nFrank Knaack\, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont\nFrank has engaged in human rights advocacy from the United Nations human rights system to municipal government and has led multiple advocacy campaigns\, including building public safety systems that prioritize investments in people and communities\, ensuring equal access to the courts\, and creating a public health centered approach to drug policy.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFalko Schilling\, ACLU Vermont\nFalko has worked with legislative leaders and allies to achieve noteworthy victories including passage of one of the nations’ strongest police use of force laws\, reductions to the number of people incarcerated in Vermont prisons\, and passage of the Reproductive Liberty Amendment enshrining access to reproductive health care in Vermont’s constitution. \n  \n  \n  \n\nIn its ninth season\, the League of Women Voters of Vermont Lecture Series in collaboration with Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, is designed to bring outstanding speakers to discuss contemporary issues related to democracy and social justice. \nUpcoming presentations: January 8: Chevron Doctrine overruled\, Limits power of regulatory agencies\, February 12: Carson v. Makin\, Public funds for religious schools\, and March 12: Garland v. Cargill\, Gun rights\, to include historical background and Vermont law. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/lecture-series-homeless-camping-on-public-property-city-of-grants-pass-oregon-v-johnson/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240124T200744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201832Z UID:1345-1733914800-1733918400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nWednesday\, December 11 | 11 AM | Burlington Courthouse URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-18/ LOCATION:Burlington Courthouse ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20241029T123424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T191948Z UID:1757-1731524400-1731529800@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Lecture Series: Presidential Immunity. Trump v. United States  DESCRIPTION:Registration: bit.ly/LWV-PresidentialImmunity \nJoin us for “Presidential Immunity\,” the first in the League’s 2024-25 Lecture Series on Recent Supreme Court Decisions. \nOn July 1\, 2024\, in a historic and controversial decision\, the Supreme Court of the United States held that under the constitutional structure of separated powers\, a former President is entitled to absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority and is also entitled to at least presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts. \nRodney A. Smolla\, President of Vermont Law School will discuss the potential impact of the Supreme Court decision granting near total legal immunity for any official actions taken by the President of the United States.  \nProfessor Smolla is a nationally known scholar on matters relating to constitutional law\, civil rights\, freedom of speech\, and mass media\, particularly issues relating to libel and privacy. He has long been a strong advocate for experiential learning\, the development of professional competencies\, and civic engagement\, and has authored more than 100 articles published in law reviews and other publications. \nIn its ninth season\, the League of Women Voters of Vermont Lecture Series in collaboration with Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, is designed to bring outstanding speakers to discuss contemporary issues related to democracy and social justice. \nUpcoming presentations: December 11: City of Grants Pass\, OR v. Johnson\, Homeless camping on public property\, January 8: Chevron Doctrine overruled\, Limits power of regulatory agencies\, February 12: Carson v. Makin\, Public funds for religious schools\, and March 12: Garland v. Cargill\, Gun rights\, to include historical background and Vermont law. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/presidential-immunity/ LOCATION:virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Rod-Smolla.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240124T200652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201852Z UID:1343-1731495600-1731499200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nWednesday\, November 13 | 11 AM | Burlington Courthouse URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-17/ LOCATION:Burlington Courthouse ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20241002T123405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T123405Z UID:1741-1729276200-1729283400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Washington County Senate Candidate Forum DESCRIPTION:Northfield High School Auditorium\, 37 Cross Street\, Suite 2\, Northfield\n\nFriday October 18 @ 6.30-8:30 pm\n\nForum: 7:00-8:30 pm\nMeet & Greet: 6:30-7:00 pm\n\nThe League of Women Voters will host an in-person Candidate Forum for six Washington County candidates vying for three open seats in the Senate: Incumbent Montpelier residents\, Democrats Ann Cummings and Anne Watson and Andrew Perchlik (incumbent\, Marshfield)\, as well as Republicans Michael Doyle (Montpelier)\, Michael Deering II (Barre City)\, and Donald Koch (Barre).\n\nThe League of Women Voters regularly sponsors candidate forums or debates as part of its mission of encouraging informed and active participation in government. Questions can be sent to league@lwvofvt.org. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/washington-county-senate-candidate-forum/ LOCATION:Northfield High School Auditorium\, 37 Cross Street\, Suite 2\, Northfield\, VT\, 05663\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240118T192700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201913Z UID:1323-1729260000-1729263600@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nFriday\, October 18 | 2 PM | Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School\,  South Burlington URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-12/ LOCATION:Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School\, South Burlington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20241002T123154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T123154Z UID:1738-1727980200-1727987400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Windsor County Senate Candidate Forum DESCRIPTION:Windsor Town Welcome Center\, 3 Railroad Avenue\, Windsor \nThursday\, October 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT \nForum: 7:00 – 8:30 pm\nMeet & Greet: 6:30 – 7:00 pm \nThe League of Women Voters will host an in-person Candidate Forum for six Windsor County candidates vying for three open seats in the Senate: Democrats Alison Clarkson (incumbent\, Woodstock)\, Hartford residents Joe Major and  Rebecca White (incumbent)\, as well as Republicans Jonathan Gleason (Ludlow) and Weathersfield citizens Andrea Murray and Jack Williams.  \nGet to know candidates competing in the November 5 General Election as moderator\, Tom McKone will ask League and audience questions on important issues facing Windsor residents. Windsor On-Air will livestream the forum on https://www.woa-tv.org. \nThe League of Women Voters regularly sponsors candidate forums or debates as part of its mission of encouraging informed and active participation in government. Questions can be sent to league@lwvofvt.org. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/windsor-county-senate-candidate-forum/ LOCATION:Windsor Town Welcome Center\, 3 Railroad Avenue\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240118T192553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201629Z UID:1321-1727442000-1727445600@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nFriday\, September 27 | 1 PM | Rice High School\, South Burlington URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-11/ LOCATION:Rice High School\, South Burlington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240916T171440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T124148Z UID:1728-1727375400-1727382600@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Lieutenant Governor Candidate Forum DESCRIPTION:September 26\, 2024 @ 6:30pm Meet & Greet. 7-8:30pm Forum \nLieutenant Governor Candidate Forum \nSt. Johnsbury Athenaeum\, 1171 Main Street \nLive stream: KATV YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live \nMeet the candidates running for Lieutenant Governor in the November 5 General Election and hear what they have to say on issues that matter to you – Ian Diamondstone (Green Mountain Peace and Justice)\,  John Rodgers (Republican)\, and David Zuckerman (Democratic). Tom McKone\, former Executive Director of Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, will serve as moderator. \nLieutenant Governor is the second ranking officer of the executive branch with three primary responsibilities: presiding over the Senate casting tie-breaking votes when required\, determining committee assignments for senators\, and acting as governor when the governor is out of state\, incapacitated\, and acceding to the governorship in case of a vacancy. \nThe Forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Vermont\, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum\, and KATV. Questions can be sent to league@lwvofvt.org. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/lieutenant-governor-candidate-forum-2/ LOCATION:St. Johnsbury Athenaeum\, 1171 Main Street\, St. Johnsbury\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240916T170926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T170957Z UID:1722-1726927200-1726934400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Governor Candidate Forum DESCRIPTION:September 21\, 2024 @ 2:00pm Meet & Greet. 2:30-4:00pm Forum. \nGovernor Candidate Forum \nFletcher Free Library\, 235 College Street\, Fletcher Room\, Burlington \nLive stream: CCTV YouTube Channel www.bit.ly/governorforum. Also on Burlington Telecom 217 and Comcast 1087. \nMeet the candidates running for Governor in the November 5 General Election – Esther Charlestin (Democratic)\, June Goodband (Green Mountain Peace and Justice)\, and Kevin Hoyt and Eli “Poa” Mutino (Independents). An invitation was issued to Governor Phil Scott (Republican)\, however\, he will not be attending. Tom McKone\, former Executive Director of Kellogg-Hubbard Library\, will serve as moderator. \nThe Governor leads Vermont’s executive branch\, upholds and executes all state laws\, commissions all officers of the state\, implements the state budget\, expedites legislative business\, calls special sessions of the General Assembly when necessary\, is commander-in-chief of the naval and militia forces \, and has limited powers to grant pardons and reprieves.  \nThe Forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Vermont\, Fletcher Free Library\, and CCTV. Questions can be sent to league@lwvofvt.org. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/governor-candidate-forum/ LOCATION:Fletcher Free Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Governor-Forum.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240118T192454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201659Z UID:1319-1726052400-1726056000@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nWednesday\, September 11 |  11 AM | Vermont Statehouse\, Montpelier URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-10/ LOCATION:Vermont Statehouse\, Montpelier ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240822T193136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T193137Z UID:1687-1724956200-1724963400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Caledonia Senate Candidate Forum DESCRIPTION:August 29\, 2024 @ 6:30 pm Meet & Greet. 7-8:30 pm Forum\n\n\n\n\nCaledonia County Senate Race \nSt. Johnsbury Athenaeum\, KATV YouTube Channel\n\n\n\nMeet and listen to the candidates vying for the Northeast Kingdom’s single-member Caledonia district — five-term state representative\, Scott Beck\, R-St. Johnsbury and Amanda Cochrane (D)\, executive director of Umbrella\, the leading domestic violence advocacy organization in the Northeast Kingdom. Both Scott and Amanda are vying to fill the seat vacated by long-time Senator Jill Kitchel\, who retired after 20 years in the Legislature. URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/caledonia-senate-candidate-forum/ LOCATION:St. Johnsbury Athenaeum\, 1171 Main Street\, St. Johnsbury\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/candidate-forum-st-j.png ORGANIZER;CN="League of Women Voters of Vermont":MAILTO:league@lwvofvt.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240507T184221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T184909Z UID:1493-1723726800-1723730400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Should We Say Democracy? Webinar DESCRIPTION:What signals are you sending when you say “democracy?” How do Americans perceive it? Does it drive people apart or bring them together? Sponsored by (PACE) Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement Civic Language Perceptions Project trying to answer the question ‘what should we say?’  Click here to register. \nThursday\, August 15 | 1pm | Webinar URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/should-we-say-democracy-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PACE-August-15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240507T183546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T184808Z UID:1482-1723719600-1723723200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nThursday\, August 15 | 11 a.m. | Calvin Coolidge Homestead\, Plymouth URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-21/ LOCATION:Calvin Coolidge Homestead\, Plymouth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Naturalization-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240124T200608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201723Z UID:1341-1722337200-1722340800@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nTuesday\, July 30 | 11 AM | Rutland Courthouse URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-16/ LOCATION:Rutland Courthouse ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T110000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240507T183339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183339Z UID:1475-1721818800-1721818800@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nWednesday\, July 24 | 11 a.m. | Burlington Courthouse URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-20/ LOCATION:Burlington Courthouse ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Naturalization-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240507T184057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T184830Z UID:1491-1721224800-1721228400@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:What Should We Say to Rural Communities? Webinar DESCRIPTION:When it comes to civic language\, what terms do people in rural communities prefer? Which words do they think are for them\, and which words motivate them to action? Sponsored by (PACE) Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement Civic Language Perceptions Project trying to answer the question ‘what should we say?’ Click here to register. \nWednesday\, July 17 | 2 pm | Webinar URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/what-should-we-say-to-rural-communities-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PACE-JULY-17-EVENT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240124T200520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T201746Z UID:1339-1719399600-1719403200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nWednesday\, June 26 | 11 AM | Burlington Courthouse URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-15/ LOCATION:Burlington Courthouse ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/xNaturalization-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240507T183944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183944Z UID:1488-1719360000-1719791999@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:LWVUS Convention DESCRIPTION:56th Biennial National Convention. Delegates will participate in the Convention Plenary and vote on the 2024–2026 Program\, budget\, LWVUS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee\, and bylaws amendments. Other activities include Lobby Day\, breakout sessions\, and Saturday reception and dinner. \nThursday-Sunday June 26-30 | Washington Hilton\, DC | In-person and virtual  URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/lwvus-convention/ LOCATION:Washington Hilton\, DC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/LWVUS-National-Convention.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240507T183809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183809Z UID:1485-1717509600-1717513200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Should We Say Racial Equity? Webinar DESCRIPTION:What signals are you sending when you say “racial equity?” How do Americans perceive it? Does it drive people apart or bring them together? Sponsored by (PACE) Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement Civic Language Perceptions Project trying to answer the question ‘what should we say?’ Click here to register. \nTuesday\, June 4 | 2 pm | Webinar URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/should-we-say-racial-equity-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PACE-JUNE-4-EVENT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240507T183300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183300Z UID:1470-1715950800-1715950800@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nFriday\, May 17 | 1 p.m. | Milton High School\, Milton URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-19/ LOCATION:Milton High School\, Milton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Naturalization-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T122248 CREATED:20240124T200440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183117Z UID:1337-1715259600-1715263200@lwvofvt.org SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony. \nThursday\, May 9 | 1 PM | Barstow Memorial School\, Barstow URL:https://lwvofvt.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-14/ LOCATION:Barstow Memorial School\, Barstow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lwvofvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Naturalization-8.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR