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April 2021
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Thursday, Apr 1, 2021     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing Training
Hosted On Zoom
Canvassing remains one of the best grassroots ways to reach people in our communities. Join this training and become a part of Neighbor-to-Neighbor program, where we help educate people on how to register to vote in a COVID era.
Friday, Apr 2, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Saturday, Apr 3, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Sunday, Apr 4, 2021     2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Democracy Forum — Is that for real? Conspiracy Theories in American Politics
This month, we’ll talk about the political and social conditions that give rise to conspiracy movements.
Monday, Apr 5, 2021     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Youth Council Monthly Meeting
Once a month, the League's Youth Council gathers to connect with each other, talk about upcoming opportunities, and learn new skills.
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV Midcoast Monthly Meeting
Hosted On Zoom
The Midcoast chapter meets once a month to discuss upcoming projects, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy efforts. This month, we'll discuss youth activism, monitoring local elections, and continue our book discussion of "Let the People Pick the President."
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2021     5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV Downeast Book Group
Hosted On Zoom
Join the us for our monthly book club. In April we're reading "Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America" by Stacey Abrams
Thursday, Apr 8, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Thursday, Apr 8, 2021     12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The State of Maine's Democracy
Hosted On Zoom
We’ve come through a tumultuous year in American politics. Democracy Maine launches its new, timely report on the state of Maine's democracy. In this webinar, the authors of the report will discuss what we found pertaining to voting rights, money in politics, conduct of our elections, and more.
Thursday, Apr 8, 2021     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
National Popular Vote — Friend to Friend Organizing
Hosted On Zoom
This workshop will teach relational organizing skills to enable people to effectively spread the word about NPV through their personal networks.
Friday, Apr 9, 2021     10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Democracy Day
Hosted On Zoom
Mainers for Modern Elections — a new coalition committed to advocating for safe, secure, and modern elections — will hold a press conference on why legislation (LD 1126) to integrate online voter registration (OVR) into Maine’s elections is an important step.
Saturday, Apr 10, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Monday, Apr 12, 2021     10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
LWV-Portland Area: Monthly Brief
Hosted On Zoom
Got 30 minutes? Jump onto Zoom for a brief update on Portland Area activities and events. There are lots of ways to get involved right now and in the near future.
Tuesday, Apr 13, 2021     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV Bangor League Book Group
Hosted On Zoom
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of The Curse of Bigness: Antitrust in the New Gilded Age by Tim Wu.
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2021     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Youth Council Monthly Meeting
Hosted On Zoom
Once a month, the League's Youth Council gathers to connect with each other, talk about upcoming opportunities, and learn new skills. Membership in the Youth Council is open to anyone under 20 - feel free to come to the meeting and see what you think! 
Thursday, Apr 15, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Friday, Apr 16, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Friday, Apr 16, 2021     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Democracy Forum — Divided We Stand: Can diversity be our strength?
This month, we’ll talk about whether this is one of the most divided moments in American history.
Saturday, Apr 17, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2021     6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
National Popular Vote Monthly Campaign Call
Hosted On Zoom
Our monthly National Popular Vote campaign call is an opportunity to hear updates about the National Popular Vote bill status in Maine and our grassroots organizing work, along with national campaign efforts.
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2021     6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Speakers Bureau - Accessibility with Caroline Mincks
Hosted On Zoom
The Speakers' Bureau meets every other week to check in about upcoming speaking opportunities and provide training and workshop time. This week, we feature a guest expert in accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing people in our digital world.
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Thursday, Apr 22, 2021     5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Corporate Contribution Ban Phonebank
Hosted On Zoom
The Veterans & Legal Affairs (VLA) Committee will hold a public hearing for LD 1417, our Corporate Contribution Ban, on Monday, April 26th! So now is the time for these committee members to hear from their constituents in support of the bill.
Friday, Apr 23, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Saturday, Apr 24, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2021     7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Teach-in on D.C. Statehood
Hosted On Zoom
Join the 2021 Council of the Youthwork Makes the Boothwork and the Maine League of Women Voters for a Teach-In and Discussion on making D.C. the 51st state! 
Thursday, Apr 29, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
Thursday, Apr 29, 2021     12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
People Powered Maps: Redistricting in Maine
Hosted On Zoom
We'll cover prison gerrymandering, communities of interest, and other things you should know about redistricting in Maine. This is part of a nationwide Day of Action.
Thursday, Apr 29, 2021     6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
People Powered Maps: Textbank
We need the For the People Act (H.R. 1/S. 1) now more than ever. Using our Friend-to-Friend textbank program, we'll text folks and encourage them to contact their Senators about S. 1. This is part of a nationwide Day of Action.
Friday, Apr 30, 2021     11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Canvassing
Portland
This spring, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor canvassing project will focus on educating Portland residents on the upcoming Charter Commission election on June 8, 2021.
April 2021
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