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May 2023
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
427 Main St, Bangor
NEW DATE! Join the Bangor League for a discussion of Wildland: the Making of America's Fury by Evan Osnos.
Thursday, May 4, 2023     1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Capital Area Consensus Meeting - Voting Age Study
HOSTED ON ZOOM, 59 Oak Point Rd, Trenton
Were you at Capital Area's first conversation and are looking to continue the discussion on the Voting Age Study? Join this event to finish the conversation and help the League determine a new position.
Thursday, May 4, 2023     6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Voting Age Study: Consensus Meeting Part 2
Hosted on Zoom
Can't attend an in-person meeting? Join us for a virtual conversation to help determine our position.
Saturday, May 6, 2023     9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Midcoast Consensus Meeting - Voting Age Study
THOMASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 60 Main St, Thomaston
Join other Midcoast League members in discussing the new Voting Age Study and help determine the League's position on the topic.
Sunday, May 7, 2023     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Candidate Event: Trenton Selectboard
HOSTED ON ZOOM, 59 Oak Point Rd, Trenton
Candidate forums are a great way to meet your local candidates, hear what they have to say on the issues, and ask questions!
Monday, May 8, 2023     6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Candidate Forum: Bar Harbor Town Council
HOSTED ON ZOOM, 59 Oak Point Rd, Trenton
Candidate forums are a great way to meet your local candidates, hear what they have to say on the issues, and ask questions!
Tuesday, May 9, 2023     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Speakers' Bureau Monthly Meeting
Hosted On Zoom
Interested in public speaking? Our Speakers' Bureau is made up of people like you. We meet regularly to learn techniques, work on presentations, and share opportunities to give talks on a variety of subjects. People of all ages and with any amount of experience are welcome.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023     6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Candidate Forum: Bar Harbor Town Council
HOSTED ON ZOOM, 59 Oak Point Rd, Trenton
Candidate forums are a great way to meet your local candidates, hear what they have to say on the issues, and ask questions!
Tuesday, May 9, 2023     6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Candidate Forum: Hermon School Board and Town Council
HERMON TOWN OFFICE, 333 Billings Rd, Hermon
Candidate forums are a great way to meet your local candidates, hear what they have to say on the issues, and ask questions!
Wednesday, May 10, 2023     10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Highlands Regional Meeting - Voting Age Study
THOMPSON FREE LIBRARY, 186 E Main St, Dover Foxcroft
Join other Highlands Regional League members in discussing the new Voting Age Study and help determine the League's position on the topic!
Thursday, May 11, 2023     5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
LWV-Portland: Annual Meeting
WOODFORDS CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 202 Woodford St, Portland
As we approach the end of another productive League year, get ready to celebrate!
Thursday, May 11, 2023     6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LWV-Capital Area: Book Group
Hosted on Zoom
The LWVME of the Capital Area is hosting an eight-week study and discussion of Ijeoma Oluo's book, So You Want to Talk About Race.
Saturday, May 13, 2023     11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Downeast Consensus Meeting - Voting Age Study
MOORE COMMUNITY CENTER, 125 State St, Ellsworth
Join other Downeast League members in discussing the new Voting Age Study and help determine the League's position on the topic.
Saturday, May 13, 2023     11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Bangor Consensus Meeting - Voting Age Study
BANGOR PUBLIC LIBRARY LECTURE HALL, 145 Harlow St, Bangor
Join other Bangor League members in discussing the new Voting Age Study and help determine the League's position on the topic.
Sunday, May 14, 2023     2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Sunday Walk
11 Mill St, Orono
Join members of the Bangor League for a walk this Sunday afternoon of the Orono Riverwalk!
Wednesday, May 17, 2023     5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Let's Talk About Digital Threats to Democracy | Keeping Kids Safe Online
HOSTED ON ZOOM, 59 Oak Point Rd, Trenton
Join the monthly discussion series on how Big Tech can endanger our democracy. May Topic: Keeping Kids Safe Online.
Friday, May 19, 2023     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Democracy Forum. Young Change Makers: Owning the Future
"Activism is my rent for living on the planet." - Alice Walker


WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill
Streaming at weru.org.
Saturday, May 20, 2023     10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Candidate Night: Dover-Foxcroft
THOMPSON FREE LIBRARY, 186 E Main St, Dover Foxcroft
In anticipation of the June 2023 Dover-Foxcroft municipal elections, the Highlands Regional Chapter is hosting a nonpartisan Meet the Candidates Forum in Dover-Foxcroft.
Sunday, May 21, 2023     2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Sunday Walk
11 Mill St, Orono
Join members of the Bangor League for a walk this Sunday afternoon at the Bangor waterfront!
Monday, May 22, 2023     7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Yarmouth School Committee Candidate Night
AMERICAN LEGION LOG CABIN, 196 Main St, Yarmouth
Candidate nights are a great way to meet your local candidates, hear what they have to say on the issues, and ask questions!
Tuesday, May 23, 2023     5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Under the Dome: Mid-Session Advocacy Update
HOSTED ON ZOOM, 59 Oak Point Rd, Trenton
Join our webinar to learn about everything happening in Augusta!
Wednesday, May 24, 2023     5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Downeast Book Group
Hosted On Zoom
Join us for our monthly book group: Matthew Desmond's book -- Poverty, by America.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023     6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Youth Council Monthly Meet Up
Hosted on Zoom
Come learn what actions you can take to make an impact and meet up with other young people who share your passion!
Wednesday, May 31, 2023     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Candidate Forum: Falmouth School Board
FALMOUTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 5 Lunt Rd, Falmouth
Learn more about the 3 candidates and the School Board itself in time to vote on June 13.
May 2023
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