| Date | Time | Place | Description |
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| Wednesday, November 12, 2008 |
11:45 a.m to 1:00p.m. |
United Way Conference Room, 205 N. Main St., Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn--Topic: At Risk Youth..
Kathy Soehnlein, administrator of the Rock County Youth Network will discuss her experiences with at-risk youth and what can be done to improve the presetn and future of our young people and our community. Two Rock County Juvenile Justice staff members, Ed Pearson and Jeremy Brown will discuss the changes recently implemented in Rock Couny's handling of juveniles in our justice system.
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| Tuesday, December 9, 2008 |
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Home of Judy Jaggard |
Holiday Membership Gathering.
|
| Thursday, January 8, 2009 |
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Program starts at 7:00 p.m. |
Academy for International Studies
29 West Milwaukee Street, Third Floor
Janesville, WI 53548 |
Diversity in Janesville: Where Do We Go From Here?.
Members of the Janesville City Council will share their insights about Janesville's diverse population and how our city can provide a more welcoming atmosphere for all people to live and work in Janesville.
Co-sponsored by the Diversity Action Team and the YWCA of Rock County.
|
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 |
7:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 S. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
LWV Janesville Board of Directors meeting..
|
| Thursday, January 29, 2009 |
4:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Board of Directors.
Compilation of State Program Planning response.
|
| Tuesday, February 10, 2009 |
5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Blackhawk Technical College
Main Entrance, Room 2227
6004 Prairie Avenue
Janesville, WI 53546 |
Elections: Money and Influence.
Forum
Presentation by Mike McCage--Director, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Followed by panel responses
Panel members:
Greg Peck, Janesville Gazette
Dave Giles, Ethics Instructor, Blackhawk
Technical College
Dan Cunningham, VP, Forward Janesville
(lobbyist)
Discusssion on trends in financing Wisconsin election campaigns. Why so many ads? How can citizens know who is paying the bills? What, if any, reform is needed.
Free and open to the public
|
| Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
11:30 a.m. |
Gathering Place
715 Campus Lane
Milton, WI 53563 |
Susan B. Anthony Birthday Celebration.
Celebration of the life of suffragist Susan B. Anthony. Sponsored by the Rock County Women's History Committee in partnership with the Janesville League of Women Voters.
Speaker is Genevieve G. McBride, author of On Wisconsin Women: Working for Their Rights from Settlement to Suffrage and editor of Women's Wisconsin.
Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Brunch at 11:30 a.m.
Reservation Deadline is February 6 to Carolyn Brandeen, 608-754-7004, brandeen@charter.net, or Kris Koeffler, 608-868-4229.
Prepayment of $30 per person is required to confirm reservations. Make checks payable to Janesville League of Women Voters and send to P.O. Box 8064, Janesville, WI 53547-8064.
|
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
General Meeting and Consensus on State Election Administration.
|
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
7:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 S. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
LWV Janesville Board of Directors meeting..
|
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
11:45 a.m to 1:00p.m. |
United Way Conference Room
205 N. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn--Topic: Poverty and Homeless Teens.
Ann Forbeck, social worker for the Janesville Schools will talk about programs to assist homeless teens. Ann is the Homeless Education Coordinator for the School District of Janesville.
Those attending are asked to provide their own lunches for this event.
|
| Saturday, February 28, 2009 |
10;00 a.m.; 3:00 p.m.; 8 p.m. |
JATV-12, Janesville Public Access TV
Channel 98 or Digital Cable 994 on Charter Communication Cable system. |
Elections: Money and Influence.
Airing of February 10th program.
|
| Sunday, March 1, 2009 |
6:00 p.m. |
First Congregational Church
54 South Jackson Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
John Nichols on Politics.
John Nichols writes about politics for The Nation
magazine as its Washington correspondent.
Co-sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconcilliation and the Unitarian Congregation of Rock County.
|
| Sunday, March 1, 2009 |
10;00 a.m.; 3:00 p.m.; 8 p.m. |
JATV-12, Janesville Public Access TV
Channel 98 or Digital Cable 994 on Charter Communication Cable system. |
Elections: Money and Influence.
Airing of February 10th program.
|
| Wednesday, March 4, 2009 |
7:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
Program Room
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Janesville City Council Candidates Forum.
Nine candidates for 4 council seats will be interviewed. The public is invited to attend. The forum will be taped for later broadcasting on JATV-12, the local public access channel.
|
| Monday, March 9, 2009 |
7:00 p.m. |
Cable Channel 96, Digital Channel 993, Charter Communication Cable System. |
Janesville School Board Candidates Forum.
Eight candidates for five School Board seats will be interviewed. This is a live broadcast and viewers may phone in questions. The forum will also be taped for later broadcasting.
|
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 |
10 a.m.; 3 p.m; & 8 p.m. |
JATV-Charter Cable Channel 98/Digital Channel 994 |
2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum.
Broadcast of 2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 4, 2009.
|
| Sunday, March 15, 2009 |
10 a.m.; 3 p.m; & 8 p.m. |
JATV-Charter Cable Channel 98/Digital Channel 994 |
2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum.
Broadcast of 2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 4, 2009.
|
| Monday, March 16, 2009 |
6:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 S. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
LWV Janesville Board of Directors meeting..
|
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 |
11:30 a.m to 1:00p.m. |
M & I Bank
Third Floor Conference Room
100 N. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn--Topic: Poverty and Homelessness..
Speakers will include Paul D. Benish, Mark Fuller, and Billy Bob Grahn. Paul Benish, is a Vice President of M&I Bank and treasurer and founder of GIFTS, a cooperative effort by local churches which provide temporary shelter for homeless men. Mark Fuller and Billy Bob Grahn will discuss their work to document and provide services to homeless indivuals in Rock County including the January street count of homeless. Mark Fuller is a professor of mathematics at UW-Rock County. Billy Bob Grahn is founder and director of the Red Road House, a transitional living facility. Mr. Grahn is a Rock County Board of Supervisor and member of the Governor's Task Force on Homelessness. His county board assignments include the Human Services Board, the Criminal Justice Committee and the Rock County Housing Authority.
The conference room will be available at 11:30 for those attendees who will bring their own lunch. The program will begin at 12:00 and end at 1:00. A question and answer period will follow and may extend beyond 1:00 p.m.
|
| Thursday, March 19, 2009 |
9:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m; & 7:30 p.m. |
JATV-Charter Cable Channel 98/Digital Channel 994 |
2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum.
Broadcast of 2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 4, 2009.
|
| Tuesday, March 24, 2009 |
11:00 a.m.; 4:00 p.m; & 9:00 p.m. |
JATV-Charter Cable Channel 98/Digital Channel 994 |
2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum.
Broadcast of 2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 4, 2009.
|
| Monday, March 30, 2009 |
9:00 a.m.; 2:00 p.m; & 7:00 p.m. |
JATV-Charter Cable Channel 98/Digital Channel 994 |
2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum.
Broadcast of 2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 4, 2009.
|
| Saturday, April 4, 2009 |
10:30 a.m.; 3:30 p.m; & 8:30 p.m. |
JATV-Charter Cable Channel 98/Digital Channel 994 |
2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum.
Broadcast of 2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 4, 2009.
|
| Sunday, April 5, 2009 |
10:30 a.m.; 3:30 p.m; & 8:30 p.m. |
JATV-Charter Cable Channel 98/Digital Channel 994 |
2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum.
Broadcast of 2009 Janesville City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 4, 2009.
|
| Wednesday, April 15, 2009 |
11:45 a.m to 1:00p.m. |
M & I Bank
Third Floor Conference Room
100 N. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn--Topic: Poverty and Students--Jackson and Wilson Elementary Schools..
Speakers: Mr. John Walczak, Principal at Jackson Elementary School and Becky L. Bicha, Principal at Wilson Elementary School.
Between 1997 and 2008m the percentage of low-income students has increased from a District average of 15.56% to 33.07%. In the 2007-2008 school year, Wilson had 99.1% and Jackson had 54.05% of students living in low-income homes.
The School District of Janesville is the 10th largest in the state. The speakers from the two schools will tell what is unique and what is ordinary about their students, put a face on school demographics, share current initiatives, and talk about present partners.
The conference room will be available at 11:30 for those attendees who will bring their own lunch. The program will begin at 12:00 and end at 1:00. A question and answer period will follow and may extend beyond 1:00 p.m.
|
| Monday, April 20, 2009 |
6:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 S. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
LWV Janesville Board of Directors meeting..
|
| Friday, April 24, 2009 |
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Janesville Senior Center
69 South Water Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Electing Our President.
John Eyster will present a program to help better understand the Electoral College, including its shortcomings and advantages. The program will help members respond to the consensus questions on whether the League should advocate for the National Popular Vote Compact.
Please check out the Study Topics page for study materials.
A light lunch will be available.
|
| Wednesday, May 13, 2009 |
7:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 S. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
LWV Janesville Board of Directors meeting..
|
| Monday, June 1, 2009 |
Annual Meeting |
TBD |
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting will include the election of officers, adoption of budget and program for the 2009-2010 program year.
|
| Monday, August 17, 2009 |
6:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
LWV-Janesville Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Janesville League of Women Voters.
|
| Wednesday, August 19, 2009-Thursday, August 27, 2009 |
During regular open hours |
Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
League Display at Hedberg Public Library.
Look for the Janesville League of Women Voters display at the Hedberg Public Library in honor of Women's Equality Day.
|
| Wednesday, August 26, 2009 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Beloit Public Library
605 Eclipse Boulevard
(1701 Riverside Drive)
Beloit, WI 53511 |
Women's Equality Day.
Program will include clips from Iron Jawed Angels about the Woman's Suffrage Movement and a panel discussion.
|
| Saturday, August 29, 2009 |
8am-1pm |
South Main Street at Wall Street |
Women's Equality Day at Janesville Farmers' Market.
The Janesville League of Women Voters as well as Zonta, YWCA, and AAUW will host a celebration of Women's Equality Day at the Janesville Farmers' Market.
|
| Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
5-7pm |
Kandu Industries Board Room and Patio
1741 Adel Street
Janesville, WI 53546 |
Taste Test the Janesville League of Women Voters.
You are invited to attend a "taste test" of the League of Women Voters. Invite your friends and neighbors to come and "taste" what the League is all about. Get a sampling of information on our activites. RSVP by 9/12/09 to Reservations@lwvjvl.org.
|
| Monday, September 21, 2009 |
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
Educational Services Center
527 South Franklin Street
Janesville, WI 53548 |
Forum-State Election Reform.
This event will cover campaign finance, judicial reforms, and issue ads. Reform legislation currently under consideration will be discussed. Panelists for the event: Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan: State Senator Judy Robson; WCLO reporter Stan Milam; Former State Senator Tim Cullen; Common Cause Executive Director Jay Heck.
|
| Wednesday, September 23, 2009-Thursday, September 24, 2009 |
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Rotary Gardens
1455 Palmer Drive
Janesville, WI 53545 |
County Senior Statesmanship Program.
Rock County Council on Aging is offering a comprehensive program on how county government works. It provides citizens with the opportunity to meet with and learn of the services offered by county governmental agencies.
Cost is $10. To Register, call 608-757-5472 by September 11, 2009.
|
| Monday, September 28, 2009 |
6:30 p.m. |
419 South Franklin Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
LWV-Janesville Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Janesville League of Women Voters.
|
| Monday, September 28, 2009 |
7:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Community Reading Project: Focus on Poverty.
Community Book Club discussion of Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America, by Barbara Ehrenreich.
|
| Thursday, October 1, 2009 |
6:30 p.m. |
International Academy
Second Floor
29 West Milwaukee Street
Janesville, WI 53548 |
Unnatural Causes- DVD.
The Fall 2009 LWV Community Education Program will focus on local health issues. To provide a common understanding for looking at these local issues, the DVD "Unnatural Causes" will be viewed showing the relationship between health outcomes and economic conditions. The film and discussion are co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Janesville and the Diversity Action Team.
|
| Saturday, October 10, 2009 |
9am-3pm |
Madison |
Issues Briefing.
Watch for more information on this fact-filled workshop.
|
| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
M & I Bank Third Floor Conference Room
100 North Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn--Topic: Overview of Status of Health in Rock County.
Featured Speaker: Karen Cain, Director, Rock County Health Department. Learn about the services offered by the Rock County Health Department and their importance to the health and economy of Rock County.
|
| Monday, October 19, 2009 |
6:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
LWV-Janesville Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Janesville League of Women Voters.
|
| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
M & I Bank Third Floor Conference Room
100 North Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn--Topic: Gaps in Health Care Seen by Healthnet and Badger Care Plus..
Featured Speakers: Traci Rogers, Executive Director of Healthnet and Kelly Garcia, Rock County Human Services Economic Support Supervisor and Trainer. Learn about the eligibility requirements and services available through these community resources, as well as what is lacking.
|
| Monday, November 16, 2009 |
6:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
LWV-Janesville Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Janesville League of Women Voters.
|
| Wednesday, December 9, 2009 |
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
M & I Bank Third Floor Conference Room
100 North Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn--Topic: Mental Health and Addiction Issues..
Featured Speaker: Brad Munger, Supervisor, Rock County Crisis Unit. The cost to our community to provide both mental health and AODA services as well as the impact of the lack of treatment options will be discussed.
|
| Saturday, January 9, 2010 |
9:30 am-11:30 am |
Hedberg Public Library
Downstairs Meeting Room
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Climate Change Study Group.
Book Discussion of Hot, Flat and Crowded by Thomas Friedman.
|
| Monday, January 11, 2010 |
6:30 p.m. |
Community Foundation Offices
26 South Jackson Street
Janesville, WI 53548 |
Janesville League of Women Voters Board Meeting.
|
| Saturday, January 23, 2010 |
9:30 am-11:30 am |
Hedberg Public Library
Downstairs Meeting Room
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Climate Change Study Group.
Hot, Flat & Crowded, by Thomas Friedman--Book Discussion.
Join us as we discuss this book.
|
| Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
5:30 pm Social; 6:00 pm Dinner |
Speakeasy
19 North High Street
Janesville, WI 53548 |
LWV Winter Membership Gathering.
This winter membership event is a replacement for the December Holiday Party. It is a chance to get together and renew friendships. It was postponed to January because of the weather and because of the difficulty of scheduling events during the holiday season. Please make your reservation by January 25th by contacting reservations@lwvjvl.
Donations to the Friends of Judi Kneece fund will be accepted at the dinner.
|
| Sunday, February 7, 2010 |
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
The Gathering Place
715 Campus Lane
Milton, WI 53563 |
19th Annual Susan B. Anthony Birthday Celebration.
This year's event is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and Susan B. Birthday Celebration co-planner, Judi Kneece, who died May 17, 2009.
Networking starts at 11:00 a.m. and Brunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.
Special Guest: Eleanor Roosevelt, portrayed by historian and actress Jessica Michna. She will share some of Eleanor's amazing life story.
Reservation deadline is Friday, January 29,2010 to Carolyn Brandeen, 608-754-7004, brandeen@charter.net or Kris Koeffler, 608-868-4429. Seting is limited and prepayment of $30 per person is required to confirm reservations. Make check payable to Janesville League of Women Voters and mail to P.O. Box 8064, Janesville, WI 53547-8064.
|
| Friday, February 12, 2010 |
1:00 pm |
Neil Deupree's home |
Climate Change Study Group.
Committee meeting. Contact Climate@lwvjvl.org for more information.
|
| Monday, February 15, 2010 |
6:30 p.m. |
Community Foundation Offices
26 South Jackson Street
Janesville, WI 53548 |
Janesville League of Women Voters Board Meeting.
|
| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Polling Places |
Spring Primary Election.
Don't forget to vote. For information on the candidates, see our page on elections.
|
| Wednesday, February 17, 2010 |
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
M & I Bank Third Floor Conference Room
100 North Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn--Topic: Mental Health and Addiction Issues..
Featured Speaker: Brad Munger, Supervisor, Rock County Crisis Unit. The cost to our community to provide both mental health and AODA services as well as the impact of the lack of treatment options will be discussed.
"Our community is in a situation of shrinking service dollars for these health issues, while increased stress potentially increased the need," according to Marilyn Walterman, LWV-Janesville Trends Program Chair. " We want to learn how this impacts the whole community."
|
| Monday, February 22, 2010 |
7 p.m. |
Municipal Building
Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
18 North Jackson Street
Janesville, WI 53548 |
City Council Meeting.
Janesville League of Women Voters members are encouraged to observe City government in action.
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| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 |
6 p.m. |
Educational Services Center
527 South Franklin Street
Janesville, WI 53548 |
Janesville School Board Meeting.
Janesville League of Women Voters members are encouraged to observe the Janesville School Board in action.
|
| Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
6 p.m. |
Rock County Courthouse
51 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Rock County Board of Supervisors.
Janesville League of Women Voters members are encouraged to observe the Rock County Board of Supervisors in action.
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| Monday, March 1, 2010 |
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Cable Channels 96 and 993. |
Live broadcast of Janesville Schoold Board Candidates' Forum.
Two incumbants and three challengers are running for the Janesville School Board. The forum is cosponsored by the Janesville League of Women Voters and the Janesville Area Council PTA. Questions during the program may be phoned in to 743-5138.
The candidates are: Rene Bue, Karl Dommershausen, Kristin Hesselbacher, Diedre Richard*, and Peter D. Severson*.
(* denotes incumbant)
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| Tuesday, March 2, 2010 |
6:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
Program Room
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Janesville City Council Candidates Forum.
The four candidates running for three positions on the Janesville City Council will be interviewed. The public is invited to attend. The forum will be taped for later broadcasting on JATV, the local public access channel.
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| Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm. |
Cable Channels 96 and 993. |
Rebroadcast of Janesville Schoold Board Candidates' Forum.
Two incumbants and three challengers are running for the Janesville School Board. The forum is cosponsored by the Janesville League of Women Voters and the Janesville Area Council PTA.
The candidates are: Rene Bue, Karl Dommershausen, Kristin Hesselbacher, Diedre Richard*, and Peter D. Severson*.
(* denotes incumbant)
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| Sunday, March 7, 2010 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm. |
Cable Channels 96 and 993. |
Rebroadcast of Janesville Schoold Board Candidates' Forum.
Two incumbants and three challengers are running for the Janesville School Board. The forum is cosponsored by the Janesville League of Women Voters and the Janesville Area Council PTA.
The candidates are: Rene Bue, Karl Dommershausen, Kristin Hesselbacher, Diedre Richard*, and Peter D. Severson*.
(* denotes incumbant)
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| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Rock County Job Center
1900 Center Avenue
Janesville, WI 53546 |
Lunch and Learn--Topic: Let's Count! It's Safe, Important, and Easy!.
Representatives of agencies and organizations that work with undercounted populations are invited to this lunch event to find out about Census outreach efforts and how to make sure that everyone is counted in Rock County by the 2010 Census. Lunch will be provided. To reserve lunch e-mail: reservations@lwvjvl.org.
Please note the change of location for this county-wide event.
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| Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm. |
Cable Channels 96 and 993. |
Rebroadcast of Janesville Schoold Board Candidates' Forum.
Two incumbants and three challengers are running for the Janesville School Board. The forum is cosponsored by the Janesville League of Women Voters and the Janesville Area Council PTA.
The candidates are: Rene Bue, Karl Dommershausen, Kristin Hesselbacher, Diedre Richard*, and Peter D. Severson*.
(* denotes incumbant)
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| Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
7:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Voting Rights, Voting Fights: Securing the Ballot During American History.
Ann Bausaum will present an illustrated talk about key milestones in the long path to more equitable voting rights in America.
This program is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by the Janesville League of Women Voters, the Hedberg Public Library Youth Services and Adult Services, and the Nancy B. Parker Endowment Fund.
Copies of Bausum's books will be available for sale and signing after the program.
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| Friday, March 19, 2010 |
1:00 pm |
Neil Deupree's home |
Climate Change Study Group.
Committee meeting. Contact Climate@lwvjvl.org for more information.
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| Sunday, March 21, 2010 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm. |
Cable Channels 96 and 993. |
Rebroadcast of Janesville Schoold Board Candidates' Forum.
Two incumbants and three challengers are running for the Janesville School Board. The forum is cosponsored by the Janesville League of Women Voters and the Janesville Area Council PTA.
The candidates are: Rene Bue, Karl Dommershausen, Kristin Hesselbacher, Diedre Richard*, and Peter D. Severson*.
(* denotes incumbant)
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| Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm. |
Cable Channels 96 and 993. |
Rebroadcast of Janesville Schoold Board Candidates' Forum.
Two incumbants and three challengers are running for the Janesville School Board. The forum is cosponsored by the Janesville League of Women Voters and the Janesville Area Council PTA.
The candidates are: Rene Bue, Karl Dommershausen, Kristin Hesselbacher, Diedre Richard*, and Peter D. Severson*.
(* denotes incumbant)
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| Saturday, March 27, 2010 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm. |
Cable Channels 96 and 993. |
Rebroadcast of Janesville Schoold Board Candidates' Forum.
Two incumbants and three challengers are running for the Janesville School Board. The forum is cosponsored by the Janesville League of Women Voters and the Janesville Area Council PTA.
The candidates are: Rene Bue, Karl Dommershausen, Kristin Hesselbacher, Diedre Richard*, and Peter D. Severson*.
(* denotes incumbant)
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| Monday, March 29, 2010 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm. |
Cable Channels 96 and 993. |
Rebroadcast of Janesville Schoold Board Candidates' Forum.
Two incumbants and three challengers are running for the Janesville School Board. The forum is cosponsored by the Janesville League of Women Voters and the Janesville Area Council PTA.
The candidates are: Rene Bue, Karl Dommershausen, Kristin Hesselbacher, Diedre Richard*, and Peter D. Severson*.
(* denotes incumbant)
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| Tuesday, April 6, 2010 |
7:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Your local Voting Place |
Spring Elections.
City Council, School Board, Rock County Board of Supervisors, and Town officers will be elected.
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| Wednesday, April 14, 2010 |
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
M & I Bank Third Floor Conference Room
100 North Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn--Topic: Elder Economic Securlity Initiative in Wisconsin (EESI).
What does it cost for older adults to age in place with dignity in Rock County? Are more seniors coming to food pantries to get enough to eat?
Learn the answers at this Lunch and Learn event. The presentation is by Johanna Hatch of the Wisconsin Women's Network. A recent study found many senior citizens in Wisconsin don't earn enough money to meet their basic living expenses. The full county-by-county report is available at "http://wowonline.org/ourprograms/eesi/state-resources/wisconsin.asp."
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| Friday, April 23, 2010 |
1:00 p.m. |
Neil Deupree's Home |
Climate Change Study Group.
Committee meeting. Anyone interested in this topic is welcome to attend. Contact climate@lwvjvl.org for more information.
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| Friday, May 14, 2010 |
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Annual Meeting Reservations.
Reservations are due for the annual meeting. E-mail reservations@lwvjvl.org.
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| Monday, May 24, 2010 |
5:30 p.m. |
The Board Room of Kandu Industries
1741 Adel Street
Janesville, WI 53546 |
LWV-Janesville Annual Meeting and 90th Birthday Celebration.
The annual meeeting will include election of officers, adoption of the program and budget for next year. The celebration will include recognition of those members who have had 40 to 50 years of continuous membership. Wear a hat from a past decade. Reservations are due by May 14th to reservations@lwvjvl.org.
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| Friday, June 11, 2010-Tuesday, June 15, 2010 |
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Atlanta, Georgia |
LWV National Convention.
Contact president@lwvjvl.org if interested in attending.
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| Friday, June 18, 2010-Saturday, June 19, 2010 |
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LaCrosse, Wisconsin |
LWV-Wisconsin State Meeting.
Contact president@lwvjvl.org if interested in attending.
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| Wednesday, July 7, 2010 |
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Summer Board Meeting.
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| Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
5:00 p.m. |
Rock County Courthouse
51 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Dedication of Janesville Women's History Mural.
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| Monday, August 30, 2010 |
10:30 a.m. |
419 S. Franklin Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Climate Change Study Group.
Study Group meeting on climate change and sustainability.
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| Monday, September 6, 2010 |
1:00 p.m. |
Downtown Janesville |
Labor Day Parade.
Watch for the LWV unit celebrating League's 90th Anniversary.
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| Tuesday, September 7, 2010 |
6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. |
Hedbeg Public Library
"Donors' Circle" or Ground Floor snack shop
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Get Together.
Catch up with other LWV members, ask questions about various study/work groups, pay dues, and introdues your friends to the activities and people who are "the League." Then go inside and enjoy the "Natural Step" program at 7:00 p.m.
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| Tuesday, September 7, 2010 |
7:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
The Natural Step.
Beth Gehred will provide information about the "Natural Step" Study Circle process.
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| Tuesday, September 14, 2010 |
7 a.m.-8 p.m. |
Polling Places |
September Primary Election.
Don't forget to VOTE today.
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| Monday, September 20, 2010 |
6:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
Community Room
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
LWV Janesville Board of Directors meeting..
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| Friday, September 24, 2010 |
10:30 a.m. |
419 S. Franklin Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Climate Change Study Group.
Study Group meeting on climate change and sustainability.
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| Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |
TBA |
George Williams College
Williams Bay Wisconsin |
LWV-WI Candidates Forum: Governor.
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| Saturday, October 2, 2010 |
8:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
Madison, WI |
LWV-WI Issues Briefing.
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| Tuesday, October 5, 2010 |
6;30 p.m. |
Basics
1711 Lodge Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Natural Step Study Circle.
Community members are invited to join a dialogue about sustainability practices and local implementation. The book. The Natural Step for Communities by Sarah James and Torbjorn Lahti will be the basis for the 8 week conversation. Two or three book chapters will be used each week to explore and understand the principles and framework of The Natural Step.
There is open enrollment for this free course. The book may be borrowed or purchased at the first meeting.
Contact sustainability@lwvjvl for more information.
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| Tuesday, October 5, 2010 |
10:30 a.m. |
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
26 S. Jackson St.
Janesville, WI 53548 |
Natural Step Study Circle.
Community members are invited to join a dialogue about sustainability practices and local implementation. The book. The Natural Step for Communities by Sarah James and Torbjorn Lahti will be the basis for the 8 week conversation. Two or three book chapters will be used each week to explore and understand the principles and framework of The Natural Step.
There is open enrollment for this free course. The book may be borrowed or purchased at the first meeting.
Contact sustainability@lwvjvl for more information.
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| Wednesday, October 6, 2010 |
6:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
Lower Level Conference Room
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Natural Step Study Circle.
Community members are invited to join a dialogue about sustainability practices and local implementation. The book. The Natural Step for Communities by Sarah James and Torbjorn Lahti will be the basis for the 8 week conversation. Two or three book chapters will be used each week to explore and understand the principles and framework of The Natural Step.
There is open enrollment for this free course. The book may be borrowed or purchased at the first meeting.
Contact sustainability@lwvjvl for more information.
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| Wednesday, October 6, 2010 |
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
M & I Bank
100 North Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn--Topic: Local Education and Federal Policy.
Janesville School District administrators Barb Hilliker, director of special education, and Yolanda Cargile, director of at-risk and multi-cultural programs, will explain the many programs the district offers to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
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| Thursday, October 7, 2010 |
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library Program Room
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Fall Candidates Forum.
Sponsored by the Janesville League of Women Voters and JATV
6:oo pm Clerk of Courts Candidates - Eldred Mielke and Kerry Schlittler
6:30 pm Rock County Sheriff Candidates - Robert Spoden and Gary Keller
7:00 pm State Senate District 15 Candidates - Rick Richard and Tim Cullen
League members and general public encouraged to attend and submit questions the night of the forum.
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| Sunday, October 10, 2010 |
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Climate Chang Working Group Education and Action Day.
Pick an action from a list of ten and sign a pledge to carry it out for 10 days. See 350.org for more ideas.
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| Monday, October 18, 2010 |
6:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
Community Room
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
LWV Janesville Board of Directors meeting..
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| Monday, October 18, 2010 |
9 a.m; 2 p.m.; 7 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: Clerk of Courts.
Rock County Clerk of Courts candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Monday, October 18, 2010 |
9:30 a.m; 2:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: Sheriff.
Rock County Sheriff candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Monday, October 18, 2010 |
10 a.m; 3 p.m.; 8 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: State Senate.
Wisconsin Senate District 15 candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Saturday, October 23, 2010 |
9 a.m; 3 p.m.; 9 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: State Senate.
Wisconsin Senate District 15 candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Saturday, October 23, 2010 |
9:30 a.m; 3:30 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: Clerk of Courts.
Rock County Clerk of Courts candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Saturday, October 23, 2010 |
10:30 a.m; 4:30 p.m.; 10:30 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: Sheriff.
Rock County Sheriff candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Sunday, October 24, 2010 |
9 a.m; 3 p.m.; 9 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: State Senate.
Wisconsin Senate District 15 candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Sunday, October 24, 2010 |
9:30 a.m; 3:30 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: Clerk of Courts.
Rock County Clerk of Courts candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Sunday, October 24, 2010 |
10:30 a.m; 4:30 p.m.; 10:30 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: Sheriff.
Rock County Sheriff candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
9 a.m; 2 p.m.; 7 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: Clerk of Courts.
Rock County Clerk of Courts candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
9:30 a.m; 2:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: Sheriff.
Rock County Sheriff candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Wednesday, October 27, 2010 |
10 a.m; 3 p.m.; 8 p.m. |
JATV
Channel 98 or 994 |
Candidates Forum: State Senate.
Wisconsin Senate District 15 candidates forum taped on October 7, 2010.
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| Monday, January 17, 2011 |
6:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 S. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Janesville League of Women Voters Board Meeting.
The monthly board meeting is open to all members.
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| Thursday, January 27, 2011 |
6:00 p.m. |
Rock County Courthouse:
County Board Meeting Room
51 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Report on Aging and Disabilities Resource Center.
When Family Care, a state comprehensive and flexible long-term care service system is operating in Rock County the ADRC (Aging and Disabilities Resource Center) will advocate for consumers but be independent from the separate providers who will provide the Family Care benefit. A report from the Steering Committee will be presented to the Rock County Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting.
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| Thursday, January 27, 2011 |
5:00 p.m. |
Speakeasy Restaurant
19 N. High Street
Janesville, WI 53548 |
Janesville League of Women Voters Annual Winter Gathering.
Please join us for a social evening and catch-up with Leaguers that you haven't seen in a while. You are welcome to bring a guest who might be interested in joining so that they can meet other League members. Cost for appetizers is $5.00. Dine later at your own expense. RSVP to reservations@lwvjvl.org.
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| Wednesday, February 2, 2011 |
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
M & I Bank
100 N. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn.
POSTPONED ON ACCOUNT OF WEATHER!
NEW DATE IS FEBRUARY 9, 2011
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| Saturday, February 5, 2011 |
10:00-11:30 a.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
Lower Level Conference Room
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Book Discussion: the Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice are Undermining Education..
League members will discuss Diane Ravitch's conclusions and how the information can be used to enhance our advocacy for public education. The discussion of this book is part of a two year study by the League of Women Voters to inform members and others on the role of the federal government in education.
Author Diane Ravitch examines the effect of national testing on school choice, NCLB, and foundation/corporate largesse on educational outcomes. The book discussion is open to the public.
The book may be borrowed from the Hedberg Public Library.
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| Wednesday, February 9, 2011 |
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
M & I Bank
100 N. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn.
Topic: "Live for the Future with Sustainable Practices." Al Hulick, City of Janesville, Amber Vaughn, Basics Cooperative, Allison Rollette, Sustainable Janesville Committee, and Neil Deupree, League of Women Voters, will describe current sustainable activities.
Barbara Fett, member of the LWV Sustainability Working Group observed: "There are many different small efforts taking place. Many that we are not aware of. This presentation can encourage us to appreciate what is being done as well as look at where we could ramp up our efforts as a community. We expect that these efforts will save us all money as well as making our world a better place."
The program is free and open to all.
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| Saturday, February 12, 2011 |
10:00-11:45 a.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
Lower Level Conference Room
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Book Discussion: the Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice are Undermining Education..
Part 2: League members will continue their discussion of Diane Ravitch's conclusions and how the information can be used to enhance our advocacy for public education. The discussion of this book is part of a two year study by the League of Women Voters to inform members and others on the role of the federal government in education.
Author Diane Ravitch examines the effect of national testing on school choice, NCLB, and foundation/corporate largesse on educational outcomes. The book discussion is open to the public.
The book may be borrowed from the Hedberg Public Library.
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| Sunday, February 13, 2011 |
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
The Gathering Place
715 Campus Lane
Milton, WI 53563 |
20th Annual Susan B. Anthony Birthday Celebration.
Hear My Voice: Win the Vote, a one-act play that follows the life of a young woman who campaigns for ratification of the 19th Amendment, will be the highlight of the annual event.
This annual luncheon honors suffragist Susan B. Antohony, born February 15, 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts, who for more than 50 years was a central figure in the struggle to gain equal rights for women. Open to all, the 20th Annual Susan B. Anthony Birthday Celebrarion is sponsored by the Rock County Women's History Committee in partnership with the Janesville League of Women Voters.
Reservations are due to Carolyn Brandeen, 608-754-7004, brandeen@charter.net or Kris Koeffler, 608-868-4229 by February 4. Seating is limited and prepayment of $30 per person is required to confirm reservations. Make checks payable to Janesville League of Women Voters and send to P.O. Box 8064, Janesville, WI 53547-8064.
Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and brunch buffet begins at 11:30.
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| Tuesday, February 15, 2011 |
7am - 8pm |
Polling Places |
Spring Primary Election.
Four candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court are running for two spots on the Spring ballot. Check here for candidates' information
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| Wednesday, February 16, 2011 |
1:00 p.m. |
Juvenile Detention Center
210 Hwy 14 East
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Tour of the Juvenile Detention Center Facility.
This tour is part of the local study reevaluating the local position on the juvenile detention center which was written in 1989.
Contact president@lwvjvl if you are interested in participating.
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| Friday, February 18, 2011 |
10:00 a.m. |
Neil Deupree
419 South Franklin Street
Janesville, WI 53548 |
Climate Change Working Group.
Please join this study committee on climate change and sustainability.
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| Monday, February 21, 2011 |
6:00 p.m. |
Basics Coop
1711 Lodge Drive
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Janesville League of Women Voters Board Meeting.
The monthly board meeting is open to all members.
6:30 to 7:30--issues update for all members.
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| Thursday, March 3, 2011 |
7:00 p.m. |
University of Wisconsin-Rock County
2909 Kellogg Avenue
Janesville, WI 53546 |
Redistricting Forum.
This public forum, co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Beloit, will include a panel of experts:Pete Cannon, retired senior Legislative analyst with the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau; Lori Stottler, Rock County Clerk; and Randy Terronez, assistant to the Rock County Administrator.
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| Monday, March 7, 2011 |
6:00 p.m. |
Educational Services Center
527 South Franklin Street
Janesville, WI 53548 |
School Board Candidates Forum.
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| Tuesday, March 8, 2011 |
7:00 p.m. |
UWC-Rock County
Room HS21
2909 Kellogg Avenue
Janesville, WI 53546 |
Diane Ravitch.
A Live Stream of the talk Diane Ravitch is giving in Madison on the Future of Public Education. Ravitch is the author of The Death and Life of the Great American School System.
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| Thursday, March 10, 2011 |
7:00 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
City Council Candidates Forum.
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| Saturday, March 12, 2011 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm |
Charter Cable Channel 96/993 |
School Board Candidates Forum.
Replay of March 7 Forum.
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| Saturday, March 12, 2011 |
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
Ground Floor Meeting Room
316 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Book Discussion: Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold.
The Sustainability Working Group will discuss Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac on Saturday, March 12 at the Hedberg Public Library.
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| Tuesday, March 15, 2011 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm |
Charter Cable Channel 96/993 |
School Board Candidates Forum.
Replay of March 7 Forum.
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| Tuesday, March 15, 2011 |
6:30 p.m. |
City of Janesville
Municipal Building
Room 416
18 North Jackson Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Sustainable Janesville Committee.
Steve Hiniker, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, will be at the meeting to present the "Green Tier Legacy Communities" option for ajesville to adopt a plan to go along with being an Eco-community.
League members are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more about this option.
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| Friday, March 18, 2011 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm |
Charter Cable Channel 96/993 |
School Board Candidates Forum.
Replay of March 7 Forum.
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| Saturday, March 19, 2011 |
9 a.m.; 3 p.m.; 9 p.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Sunday, March 20, 2011 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm |
Charter Cable Channel 96/993 |
School Board Candidates Forum.
Replay of March 7 Forum.
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| Sunday, March 20, 2011 |
3 a.m.; 9 a.m.; 3 p.m.; 9 p.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Monday, March 21, 2011 |
6:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 S. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Janesville League of Women Voters Board Meeting.
The monthly board meeting is open to all members.
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| Monday, March 21, 2011 |
3 a.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Thursday, March 24, 2011 |
10:30 a.m.; 3:30 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Friday, March 25, 2011 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm |
Charter Cable Channel 96/993 |
School Board Candidates Forum.
Replay of March 7 Forum.
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| Friday, March 25, 2011 |
1:30 a.m.; 6:30 a.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Tuesday, March 29, 2011 |
Midnight, 3 am, 6 am, 9 am, noon, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm |
Charter Cable Channel 96/993 |
School Board Candidates Forum.
Replay of March 7 Forum.
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| Wednesday, March 30, 2011 |
11 a.m.; 4 p.m.; 9 p.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Wednesday, March 30, 2011 |
11 a.m.; 4 p.m.; 9 p.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
2:30 a.m.; 7:30 a.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
2:30 a.m.; 7:30 a.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Saturday, April 2, 2011 |
9 a.m.; 3 p.m.; 9 p.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Sunday, April 3, 2011 |
3 a.m.; 9 a.m.; 3 p.m.; 9 p.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Monday, April 4, 2011 |
3 a.m. |
Charter Cable Channel 98/994
web: http://www.jatv.org |
City Council Candidates Forum.
Replay of the City Council Candidates Forum taped on March 10, 2011
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| Tuesday, April 5, 2011 |
7am - 8pm |
Polling Places |
Spring Election.
Four Janesville City Council members, three Janesville School Board members and a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice will be elected on April 5, 2011.
Watch for candidates forums and other information.
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| Tuesday, April 5, 2011 |
7 p.m. |
UW-Whitewater
Young Auditorium
930 W. Main St.
Whitewater, WI 53190 |
Comtemporary Issues Lecture Series: 350--The Most Important Number in the World.
Bill McKibben, an environmentalist and writer, is the founder of 350.org, a global climate change initiative. His 10 books include "The End of Nature," widely considered the first book on climate change for a general audience. He has been awarded Guggenheim and Lyndhurst Fellowships and is a scholar in residence at Middlebury College in Vermont.
For more information or to arrange a carpool, contact sustainability@lwvjvl.org.
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| Wednesday, April 6, 2011 |
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
M & I Bank
Third Floor Conference Room
100 N. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Lunch and Learn with League: Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP).
A presentation for Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, and professionals who serve them, to protect, detect, and report fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare and other Health Care programs.
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| Thursday, April 14, 2011 |
7 - 8 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
315 S. Main St.
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Trailblazers: Women in Janesville's History.
This program highlights the accomplishments of Janesville women in law, education, sports, and politics. Information about the Janesville Women's History Mural, located on the west side of the Rock County Courthouse, and a brochure highlighting women in Janesville's history will be provided. A panel, featuring local women, will discuss the accomplishments of Rock County women. This event is co-sponsored by Hedberg Public Library and the Friends of Judi Kneece. For more information, contact the library at 608-758-6600.
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| Monday, April 18, 2011 |
6:30 p.m. |
Hedberg Public Library
316 S. Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545 |
Janesville League of Women Voters Board Meeting.
The monthly board meeting is open to all members.
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