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| Sunday, February 1, 2009 |
2:15pm |
Park Forest Public Library
215 Lakewood Blvd.
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
Program Planning.
Please see Program Planning for more information about what items will be retaining, restudying, updating or dropping for 2009-2011. For additional information, please contact Mary Truss at vp@lwvpfa.org
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| Thursday, February 5, 2009 |
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Deadline for Intercom Articles.
Please provide our Editor, Sharon A. McGuire at intercom@lwvpfa.com.
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| Saturday, February 14, 2009 |
10:30am |
Richton Park Public Library
4045 W Sauk Trail
Richton Park, IL 60471 |
New Members Program.
New and prospective members are invited to meet current members and to learn about "the league" and about upcoming LWVPFA events. All members are encouraged to attend.
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| Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
2:00pm |
Park Forest Village Hall
350 Victory Drive
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
Park Forest Candidates Forum.
Forum for candidates running for offices in the Village of Park Forest
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| Saturday, February 21, 2009 |
1pm |
Park Forest Public Library
400 Lakewood Boulevard
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
Moderator Training.
Members interested in gaining skills in moderating candidate forums are invited to attend this training.
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| Thursday, March 5, 2009 |
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Deadlline for Essay Contest.
Students in grades 3 through 8 at Coretta Scott King Magnet School and Crete-Monee Middle School have until this date to turn in essays on "A Woman Who Has Made a Difference."
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| Thursday, March 5, 2009 |
6:30pm |
University Park Public Library
1100 Blackhawk Drive
University Park, IL 60466 |
The Secret Life of Bees.
In honor of Women's History Month we will be showing the film, "The Secret Life of Bees." Sandwiches will be served at 6:30; the movie will begin at 7 pm. This is a touching story of the need for love, sisterhood, and redemption. It focuses on strength and female empowerment.
Let Sharon McGuire know if you plan to attend.
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| Saturday, March 7, 2009 |
12-2 pm |
Matteson Village Hall |
Candidates Forum for School Boards in the Matteson Area.
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| Thursday, March 12, 2009 |
7:30 pm |
Lioncrest Homeowners Association
5000 Euclid Lane
Richton Park, IL 60471 |
Richton Park Candidates Forum.
Forum for candidates running for office in Richton Park
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| Saturday, March 14, 2009 |
2pm |
90 Towncenter
University Park, IL 60466 |
University Park Candidates Forum.
Forum for candidates running for office in University Park.
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| Monday, March 16, 2009 |
7:30 pm |
Judy Lohr
313 Sangamon
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
Board Meeting.
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| Saturday, March 21, 2009 |
9 am - 4:45 pm |
Park Forest Village Hall,
350 Victory Drive
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
School Board Candidates Forum.
This will be a forum for those seeking positions on the boards of many local school districts and Prairie State College. Schedule is 9 - 10:45 AM; Prairie State; 11 am - 12:45 pm, SD 227; 1 - 2:45 pm SD 163; 3-4:45 pm, SD 162.
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| Thursday, March 26, 2009 |
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Crete-Monee Middle School |
Ceremony to Announce Essay Contest Winners.
Contact Sharon McGuire for specifics or to help judge the essays!
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| Saturday, March 28, 2009 |
12-2 pm |
New Faith Baptist Church |
Candidates Forum for School Boards in the Matteson Area.
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| Saturday, March 28, 2009 |
5pm |
University Park Golf Club
23520 Crawford Ave.
University Park, IL 60466 |
University Park Woman of the Year.
We will have a "Black and White Reception" to celebrate the Woman of the Year! Cocktails (cash bar) at 5 pm; dinner, 6 pm; program, 7 pm. The cost is $30.00. Contact Sharon McGuire for tickets and/or to nominate a "Woman of the Year." Plan to attend -- dressed in your best black and white attire!
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| Thursday, April 30, 2009 |
6:00 pm |
Park Forest Public Library
400 Lakewood Boulevard
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
Film Screening: "Who Killed the Electric Car?".
This documentary deals with the construction and eventual destruction of battery run electric cars in the 1990's. Come see what part the government and oil companies played in this "murder mystery." Sandwiches will be served at 6 pm and the movie will start at 6:30.
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| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 |
9 - 10:30am |
225 Berry Street
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
Annual Summer Breakfast.
Our annual summer breakfast will this year be held at the home of long-time member Myrtle Martin. The speaker will be former state representative George Scully (now a judge) who will speak on the Illinois state budget process. It should be interesting! Bring a dish to share, a chair, and a friend or two!
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| Wednesday, September 9, 2009 |
6:30 pm |
33 Monee Road
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
2009-2010 Kick-off Potluck.
 Please plan to attend Potluck kick-off meeting at the home of Marge Freidman-Scherr. Our guest speaker will be Mary Schaafsma, Project Manager, speaking on the True Census Count. Bring a dish to share and a friend.
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| Sunday, October 25, 2009 |
2 pm |
Park Forest Village Hall
350 Victory Drive
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
Speaker on Health Care Reform.
Dr Nike Mourikes of Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) will speak about health care reform proposals and about the program which PNHP supports. Dr Mourikes is an internist who practices at Cook County Hospital. She is a frequent speaker on this subject.
The public is very welcome at this event.
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| Monday, December 14, 2009 |
5:30-9:30 pm |
622 Old Forge Lane
University Park, IL 60466 |
Cookie Exchange: Everything old is new again.
Take a break from the holiday rush and share in the holiday spirit with old and new League members. Come and enjoy our cookie exchange with hot spiced cider and sample all those delicious cookies!
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009
Time: 5:30-7 pm recipe and cookie exchange; 7-9:30 pm Open House for the Board members, along with festive holiday sips, and hors d' oeuvres
Place: 622 Old Forge Lane, University Park, IL 60466, home of League president, Mary Truss
RSVP: Email President@lwvpfa.org , please be sure to provide a list of your selected cookies by December 11, 2009, in order to prevent duplications. Please do not forget to also bring copies of your cookie recipe to share with others.
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| Tuesday, January 5, 2010 |
7-9:30 pm |
Homewood Public Library,
17917 Dixie Highway,
Homewood, IL 60430 |
Candidate Forum - Cook County Board Primary: 6th District.
This Forum will feature those running in both the Republican and Democratic primary races for the 6th District of the Cook County Board. One hour will be devoted to candidates from each party. As there are three individuals seeking the spot on the ballot for each party, this should be an interesting evening! The 6th District includes much of Park Forest.
The three Democrat candidates are the incumbent Joan Patricia Murphy and challengers Nick Valadez and John Fairman. 7-8 pm
The Republican Party candidates for the Sixth District are William R. Moran, Michael Hawkins and Sandra K. Czyznikiewicz. 8:15-9:15 pm
This event is open to the public.
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| Thursday, January 7, 2010 |
7 pm |
Tall Grass Art Center
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
Cocktail Party.
Fun and fundraiser for LWVPFA. Let's kick the New Year off with good will and cheer.
In order to insure the continued success of previous years we need your assistance in obtaining items for the silent auction baskets.
Donations can be dropped off at the Park Forest Village Hall.
The deadline to receive the donated items is Monday, January 4, 2010.
If there are questions or clarifications needed please feel free to email Mary Dankowski at mdankowski@vopf.com, or the League president, Mary Truss, at President@lwvpfa.org.
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| Wednesday, January 13, 2010 |
6:45 pm |
Flossmoor Public Library
1000 Sterling
Flossmoor, IL 60422 |
Candidate Forum - Cook County Board Primary: 5th District.
This forum will feature candidates running in both the Republican and Democratic primary races for the 5th District of the Cook County Board. One hour will be devoted to candidates from each party. There are two individuals seeking the spot on the ballot for each party. The 5th District includes some of Park Forest and most, or all, of Matteson and Olympia Fields.
The Republican candidates are Miriam Shabo and James Thigpen. 6:45-7:40 pm
The Democratic candidates are incumbent commissioner Deborah Sims and challenger Sheila Y. Chalmers-Currin. 7:45-8:45 pm
This event is open to the public.
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| Monday, January 18, 2010 |
7 pm |
Home of President Mary Truss
622 Old Forge
University Park, IL 60466 |
Board Meeting.
The board will hold its regular meeting; members are welcome to attend.
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| Saturday, February 6, 2010 |
8:30 am-3 pm |
University Center
525 S State Street
Chicago, IL 60601 |
LWVIL Annual Issues Briefing.
See the LWVIL's website for more information on registration.
Issues Programs:
Redistricting -- How Can We Ensure the Lines Will Be Drawn Fairly?
- Rep. Mike Fortner, Illinois's 95th District and a Winner in Ohio's Redistricting Map Drawing Contest
- Tom Geoghegan, Attorney, Author, and Activist
- Justin Levitt, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law
Illinois's Fiscal Crisis - What Can We Do?
- John Bouman, President of the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law and Spokesperson for the Responsible Budget Coalition
Workshops:
- The 2010 Census: Uncle Sam needs YOU! What your League can do to help achieve a complete count.
- Redistricting: Citizen Initiative: Let's get going! How Local Leagues can educate their communities and get those petitions signed!
- Term Limits for Leaders: Is this the solution?
- The Illinois Budget: A look from all sides What can we eliminate, from where, and what are the consequences?
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| Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
10-11:30 am |
Rich Township
22013 Governors Highway
Richton Park, IL 60471 |
New Members Program.
New and prospective members are invited to meet current members and learn about the League and about upcoming LWVPFA events. All members are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!
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| Sunday, February 21, 2010 |
3:00 pm |
Park Forest Village Hall
350 Victory Drive
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
LWVUS Program Planning.
Our League will participate in LWVUS Program Planning. To prepare for this important process, go to lwv.org and look at "Impact on Issues" (2008-2010) to determine if you'd like to recommend reviewing any current LWVUS position or the study of any issues not currently addressed. This is a great way to acquaint you with positions the League has adopted. Program Planning is also your opportunity to recommend a new local study.
This meeting will be held in the Board room.
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| Sunday, March 7, 2010 |
3-4:30pm |
Park Forest Village Hall
350 Victory Drive
Park Forest, IL 60466 |
Learn About Redistricting and the IL Fair Map Amendment.
Jan Czarnik, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Illinois, will give a presentation on the need to change the way legislative districts are drawn in Illinois. She will also explain how the public can start to make this happen by signing a petition to get an amendment to the state constitution on our November ballot.
Don't miss this very important meeting!
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| Monday, March 15, 2010 |
7-9 pm |
Home of President Mary Truss
622 Old Forge
University Park, IL 60466 |
Board Meeting.
The board will hold its regular meeting; members are welcome to attend.
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| Saturday, March 27, 2010 |
5 pm |
University Golf Club
23520 Crawford Ave
University Park, IL 60484 |
Black and White Gala.
We will have a "Black and White Reception" to celebrate the University Park Woman of the Year! Cocktails (cash bar) at 5 pm; dinner, 6 pm; program, 7 pm. The cost is $30. Contact Bobbie Greer at director6@lwvpfa.org for tickets.
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