Making Democracy Work

Calendar of Events

We sponsor meetings and events for the public and League members

DateTime        Place        Description
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12 - 1 p.m. BMO Harris Bank
Conference Room
100 North Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545
Lunch and Learn. (RE)Energize Janesville. Jennna Lovaas from the Rock County Health Department will discuss a grant to include health issues in the planning for Brownfields Redevelopment in Janesville.
Thursday, March 7, 2013 6:30 p.m. Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545
Greenfire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for our Time. View and discuss the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and his environmental legacy. Green Fire shares highlights from his extraordinary career, explaining how he shaped conservation and the modern environmental movement.
Friday, March 8, 2013 6:00 p.m. Janesville Performing Arts Center
408 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545
Lavinia Goodell: Play. Lavinia Goodell is Wisconsin's first woman attorney and convinced the legislature to change the law and allow women to argue before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

The script is currently in development, in the capable hands of national-award-winning playwright Betty Diamond, an emeritus professor of English at UW-Whitewater. The very first public reading of the script-in-development will take place at the Janesville Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 8 at 6 p.m. Reading Lavinia's role will be Sarah Day, the celebrated American Players Theatre actress and the daughter of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Roland B. Day.

The master of ceremonies will be Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson. The public is invited and encouraged to attend; light snacks will be served. There is no charge for this event.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 6:30 p.m. Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545
Janesville League of Women Voters Board Meeting.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 7:00 p.m. Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545
Candidates Forum for Janesville City Council. The League of Women Voters of Janesville is co-sponsring a City Council candidates forum with Forward Janesville and JATV. It is free and open to the public. This forum was originally scheduled for March 5, but severe winter weather has caused a postponement
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:00 p.m. Educational Services Center
527 South Franklin Street
Janesville, WI 53548
Candidates Forum for School Board. The League of Women Voters of Janesville is co-sponsring a school board candidate forum with the school district. It is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Various Polling Places Don't forget to VOTE!. School Board, City Council, Circuit Court Judge, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Supreme Court Justice are all on the ballot today.
Saturday, April 6, 2013 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nancy Stabb's home
1200 South River Road
Janesville, WI 53546
Local Housing Consensus Meeting. Join Janesville League members as they discuss local housing issues and come to a consensus.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 6:30 p.m. Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545
Janesville League of Women Voters Board Meeting.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 6:30 p.m. Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545
Janesville League of Women Voters Board Meeting.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 5:30 Kandu Industries
1741 Adel Street
Janesville, WI 53546
Annual Meeting and Potluck. Join League members for a potluck and annual meeting.