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May 2021
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Saturday, May 1, 2021     12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
LWV-Downeast: Let's Talk - The For The People Act
Hosted On Zoom
Experts from our national League will help us understand what the Act would do, why the League believes its passage is vital, and what each of us can do to help. There will be time to answer your questions.
Sunday, May 2, 2021     2:00 PM to 3:00 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, May 8, 2021     2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
John Lewis Voter Advancement Day Votercade
Payson Park, Portland
Join us as we mobilize in the name of John Lewis as part of 100 events across the nation to pass the For the People Act (H.R. 1), the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4), D.C. Statehood and address the filibuster to do so.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
Hosted On Zoom
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of the April issue of the Atlantic Magazine.
Wednesday, May 12, 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! 
Wednesday, May 12, 2021     4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Portland Area Chapter Annual Meeting
Hosted On Zoom
Join us for our important annual meeting! We’re pleased to announce that our keynote speaker will be Hannah Pingree, Director of the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021     5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Phonebank for the For the People Act
Hosted On Zoom
Join us for a virtual phone bank! We'll be reaching out to our fellow Mainers and asking them to voice their support for the For the People Act by calling our senators. Each phonebank will begin with a brief training and end with a wrap up on zoom.
Thursday, May 13, 2021     4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Textbank for the For the People Act
Hosted On Zoom
Join us as we reach out to fellow Mainers to motivate action around the For the People Act. Each textbank will begin with a brief training over Zoom and conclude with a debrief.
Thursday, May 13, 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, May 14, 2021     4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
2021 Biennial Convention — Day 1
Hosted On Zoom
It's time for the State League's Biennial Convention. That means it's time to take stock of what we've accomplished and look forward to what more we can do. We'll have a chance to elect an exciting new board and make big plans for the two years ahead.
Saturday, May 15, 2021     9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
2021 Biennial Convention — Day 2
Hosted On Zoom
It's time for the State League's Biennial Convention. That means it's time to take stock of what we've accomplished and look forward to what more we can do. We'll have a chance to elect an exciting new board and make big plans for the two years ahead.
Monday, May 17, 2021     6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
LWV-Piscataquis: Candidate Forum for Dover- Foxcroft
CENTER THEATER, 20 E Main St, Dover Foxcroft
In anticipation of the June 8, 2021 municipal election, the Piscataquis Chapter is sponsoring a nonpartisan Candidate Night in Dover-Foxcroft.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021     6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
National Popular Vote Monthly Volunteer Call
Hosted On Zoom
Our monthly National Popular Vote volunteer 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.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021     4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Phonebank for the For the People Act
Hosted On Zoom
Join us as we reach out to fellow Mainers to encourage support for S.1/the For the People Act! Each phonebank will meet on Zoom. We'll begin with a brief training and end with a debrief.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021     7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
LWV-Portland Area: Candidate Forum for Town Council in Yarmouth
Hosted On Zoom
The League of Women Voters of the Portland Area present a virtual forum for the June 8 election, featuring the candidates running for Town Council in Yarmouth. A candidate forum is a great way to meet your local candidates, hear what they have to say on the issues, and ask questions!
Thursday, May 20, 2021     1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Vote411 for Local Elections
Open to all League members! This 45-minute workshop will walk you through how to use the Vote411.org system to create an online voter guide for your local elections.
Thursday, May 20, 2021     4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Textbank for the For the People Act
Hosted On Zoom
Join us as we reach out to fellow Mainers to encourage support for S.1/the For the People Act! Each textbank will meet on Zoom. We'll begin with a brief training and end with a debrief.
Friday, May 21, 2021     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Democracy and Unions: Do They Need Each Other?
WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Blue Hill
This month, we’ll talk about the historical and contemporary link between labor organizing and expanding political rights like voting. WERU 89.9 Blue Hill, streaming at weru.org.
Sunday, May 23, 2021     2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Trash Pick-Up
26 Front St, Bangor
Join the Bangor League chapter for a trash-pick up along the Bangor Waterfront. Socialize with fellow league members outdoors while providing a valuable community service.
Sunday, May 23, 2021     7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Our Democracy Story
Hosted On Zoom
Join Declaration for American Democracy for “Our Democracy Story” to hear powerful stories that illustrate why we need the For the The People Act and to learn to tell your own democracy story to motivate others to act.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021     6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Portland Charter Commission Panel Discussion: A look back at lessons learned
Hosted On Zoom
The Portland Public Library, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Portland Area, will be sponsoring a discussion, facilitated by current charter commission and ACLU member, Michael Kebede, with a panel comprised of four members from the last charter commission that convened in 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2021     4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Phonebank for the For the People Act
Hosted On Zoom
Join us as we reach out to fellow Mainers and ask them to take action to help pass the For the People Act! Each phonebank will begin with a training on Zoom and conclude with a short debrief. Help make our democracy stronger by passing the For the People Act!
Wednesday, May 26, 2021     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
National Popular Vote Speakers' Training
Hosted On Zoom
Interested in educating community organizations in Maine about the National Popular Vote (NPV)? We'll provide you with the tools and materials so that you can lead your own NPV discussions, while feeling like a NPV expert.
Thursday, May 27, 2021     4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Textbank for the For the People Act
Hosted On Zoom
Join us as we reach out to fellow Mainers and ask them to take action to help pass the For the People Act! Each textbank will begin with a training on Zoom and conclude with a short debrief. Help make our democracy stronger by passing the For the People Act!
Thursday, May 27, 2021     6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Trivia Night - Virtual Fun!
Hosted On Zoom
Democracy isn't trivial, but we can still have a good time. Join us for an evening of trivia questions that will test your knowledge. Have fun, learn something, bring your friends and see how you measure up against all the other champions of democracy!
Friday, May 28, 2021     12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn: Unpacking the 2020-2021 United States Supreme Court Term
Hosted On Zoom
Join us for Maine Conservation Voters's Lunch & Learn this Friday, May 28 from 12-1 PM as James Romoser, Editor of SCOTUSblog, provides independent news and analysis about the Supreme Court, will join us to cover the major cases that the Supreme Court has decided and preview the major cases yet to be decided.
May 2021
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