BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//LWV - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lwvelginarea.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LWV REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T110000 DTSTAMP:20251106T072358Z CREATED:20251106T072358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T072358Z UID:11815-1762941600-1762945200@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Observer Corps Training DESCRIPTION:The League’s trained Observer Corps play a key role in community education and engagement. Trained Observers help their communities stay informed about decisions that impact them locally\, while encouraging government transparency and accountability.\nInterested in being a member of the League Observers Corps? Have you been an observer for more than two or three years and are looking to refresh your trainingand learn about the latest trends? This training will go into the WHY we observe our local legislative bodies as much as the best practices to do so.\nThis training is open only to League members. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=854& URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/observer-corps-training/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20251119T083308Z CREATED:20251102T060326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T083308Z UID:11801-1763553600-1763557200@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The Electoral College (LWVIL) DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Lunch & Learn series will feature a virtual presentation from LWV Chicago Vice President John Engle on the Electoral College on Wednesday\, November 19 at noon.\nThis virtual meeting is open only to League members. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=859& URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/lunch-learn-the-electoral-college-lwvil/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T203000 DTSTAMP:20251106T072358Z CREATED:20251106T072358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T072358Z UID:11818-1763578800-1763584200@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Affordable Housing in our Local Communities (LWV La Grange Area) DESCRIPTION:People in our western suburbs are clamoring for more affordable housing. Where are the reasonably priced homes\, condos\, and apartments?\nThat’s LWV La Grange Area’s question for Tina Rounds\, CEO of BEDSPLUS. Tina will help us all understand the extent of the concern\, and the solutions she’s found. Since she began as Chief Executive Officer of BEDS PLUS in 2012\, she’s gained a deep understanding of the housing challenges facing struggling area residents. With help from her board\, staff\, and donors she’s found accommodation for thousands of residents needing emergency\, interim\, transitional\, and supportive housing in our local communities. Always resourceful\, Tina has learned to deal with landlords\, building owners\, and zoning boards to create\, repurpose\, or redevelop existing housing. URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/affordable-housing-in-our-local-communities-lwv-la-grange-area-2/ LOCATION:La Grange Public Library\, 10 W Cossitt Ave\, La Grange\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T203000 DTSTAMP:20251119T083309Z CREATED:20251106T072358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T083309Z UID:11817-1763578800-1763584200@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Affordable Housing in our Local Communities (LWV La Grange Area) DESCRIPTION:People in our western suburbs are clamoring for more affordable housing. Where are the reasonably priced homes\, condos\, and apartments?\nThat’s LWV La Grange Area’s question for Tina Rounds\, CEO of BEDSPLUS. Tina will help us all understand the extent of the concern\, and the solutions she’s found. Since she began as Chief Executive Officer of BEDS PLUS in 2012\, she’s gained a deep understanding of the housing challenges facing struggling area residents. With help from her board\, staff\, and donors she’s found accommodation for thousands of residents needing emergency\, interim\, transitional\, and supportive housing in our local communities. Always resourceful\, Tina has learned to deal with landlords\, building owners\, and zoning boards to create\, repurpose\, or redevelop existing housing. URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/affordable-housing-in-our-local-communities-lwv-la-grange-area/ LOCATION:La Grange Public Library\, 10 W Cossitt Ave\, La Grange\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20251120T083316Z CREATED:20251102T060326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T083316Z UID:11803-1763665200-1763668800@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Civic Awareness Series: Navigating Challenging Conversations (LWV Palatine\, Barrington and Schaumburg) DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Thanksgiving\, Braver Angels https://braverangels.org/ hosts a workshop to help you learn to navigate difficult conversations. Learn to disagree with others honestly and respectfully while welcoming opportunities to engage and work with those of differing opinions. Braver Angels is an organization whose mission is to bring people together by finding common ground and strengthening our democratic republic.\nMaryanne Colter from Braver Angels will be our speaker.\nThis event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Palatine\, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas.\nHybrid: register below.\nThursday November 20\, 2025 7-8 pm\nSchaumburg District Library\n130 S. Roselle Rd\, Rasmussen Room\nSchaumburg IL 60193 https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=14347935#\nRegister: https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=14348136 https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=14348136\nhttps://www.lwvpalatinearea.org/ https://www.lwvpalatinearea.org/ URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/civic-awareness-series-navigating-challenging-conversations-lwv-palatine-barrington-and-schaumburg/ LOCATION:Schaumburg Township Library Main\, 130 S Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T203000 DTSTAMP:20251106T072358Z CREATED:20251106T072358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T072358Z UID:11821-1763665200-1763670600@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Combatting Poverty in DuPage County (LWV Glen Ellyn) DESCRIPTION:Now more than ever\, many are facing the threat of being unhoused\, facing hunger\, or going without basic healthcare.\nAll are welcome to this community meeting featuring a panel of local nonprofits that focus on local individuals and families who need a helping hand. We will hear from:\n * Laura Glaza\, ED Glen House Food Pantry\n * Kara Murphy\, President of the DuPage Health Coalition\n * Amy Van Polen\, CEO for Bridge Communities\nIf you are able to donate\, please bring grocery or pharmacy gift cards. There is also a list of other high-need items on the Glen Ellyn League website event listing http://www.lwvge.org/upcoming-events/2025/11/20/combatting-poverty-in-dupage-county . URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/combatting-poverty-in-dupage-county-lwv-glen-ellyn-2/ LOCATION:Glen Ellyn Police Station\, 65 S Park Blvd\, Glen Ellyn\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T203000 DTSTAMP:20251120T083316Z CREATED:20251106T072358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T083316Z UID:11820-1763665200-1763670600@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Combatting Poverty in DuPage County (LWV Glen Ellyn) DESCRIPTION:Now more than ever\, many are facing the threat of being unhoused\, facing hunger\, or going without basic healthcare.\nAll are welcome to this community meeting featuring a panel of local nonprofits that focus on local individuals and families who need a helping hand. We will hear from:\n * Laura Glaza\, ED Glen House Food Pantry\n * Kara Murphy\, President of the DuPage Health Coalition\n * Amy Van Polen\, CEO for Bridge Communities\nIf you are able to donate\, please bring grocery or pharmacy gift cards. There is also a list of other high-need items on the Glen Ellyn League website event listing http://www.lwvge.org/upcoming-events/2025/11/20/combatting-poverty-in-dupage-county . URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/combatting-poverty-in-dupage-county-lwv-glen-ellyn/ LOCATION:Glen Ellyn Police Station\, 65 S Park Blvd\, Glen Ellyn\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T180000 DTSTAMP:20260711T004048Z CREATED:20260711T003313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T004048Z UID:12093-1784052000-1784052000@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Drinks & Discussion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/drinks-discussion-july26/ LOCATION:The Grumpy Goat\, 875 Sports Way\, Elgin\, IL\, 60123\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260711T004740Z CREATED:20260711T004740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T004740Z UID:12106-1786147200-1786233599@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Day of Action in Honor of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting a postcard writing event to reach out to new voters. URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/day-of-action-in-honor-of-the-voting-rights-act-of-1965/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T180000 DTSTAMP:20260711T004203Z CREATED:20260711T004203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T004203Z UID:12097-1786471200-1786471200@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Drinks & Discussion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/drinks-discussion-2/ LOCATION:The Grumpy Goat\, 875 Sports Way\, Elgin\, IL\, 60123\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T180000 DTSTAMP:20260711T004308Z CREATED:20260711T004308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T004308Z UID:12099-1788890400-1788890400@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Drinks & Discussion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/drinks-discussion-3/ LOCATION:The Grumpy Goat\, 875 Sports Way\, Elgin\, IL\, 60123\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T180000 DTSTAMP:20260711T004421Z CREATED:20260711T004421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T004421Z UID:12101-1791914400-1791914400@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Drinks & Discussion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/drinks-discussion-4/ LOCATION:The Grumpy Goat\, 875 Sports Way\, Elgin\, IL\, 60123\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260711T004615Z CREATED:20260711T004511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T004615Z UID:12103-1794333600-1794333600@lwvelginarea.org SUMMARY:Drinks & Discussion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/drinks-discussion-nov26/ LOCATION:The Grumpy Goat\, 875 Sports Way\, Elgin\, IL\, 60123\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR