League of Women Voters | MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK

October 2022

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Saturday, Oct 1, 2022 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Neighbor to Neighbor for Lewiston

Saturday, Oct 1, 2022 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Neighbor to Neighbor for Presque Isle

Saturday, Oct 1, 2022 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Neighbor to Neighbor for Waterville

Sunday, Oct 2, 2022 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Neighbor to Neighbor for Presque Isle

Sunday, Oct 2, 2022 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Democracy Forum. Checks and Balances: What Are They? Are They Working?

WMPG 90.9 FM, Portland

Streaming at wmpg.org.

"In framing a government, ... the great difficulty is this: You must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself." — James Madison

Monday, Oct 3, 2022 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Candidate Forum: Senate District 7 (most of Hancock County)

Hosted On Zoom

Join us to learn more about your candidates for State Senate. Click here to view the recording.

Monday, Oct 3, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

City Council Candidate Forum for South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND CITY HALL, 25 Cottage Rd, South Portland

The Portland Area chapter invites citizens of South Portland to learn about the city council candidates running for two at-large positions. Click here to view the recording.

Monday, Oct 3, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Candidate Forum: House District 13 (Ellsworth and Waltham)

Hosted On Zoom

Join us to learn more about your candidates for State House of Representatives. Click here to view the recording.

Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

LWV-Midcoast Monthly Meeting

Hosted on Zoom

The Midcoast chapter meets once a month to discuss upcoming projects, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy efforts. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!

Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Candidate Forum: House District 14 (Bar Harbor, Lamoine, and Mount Desert)

Hosted On Zoom

Join us to learn more about your candidates for State House of Representatives. Click here to view the recording.

Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Augusta Area: Candidate Meet and Greet

LITHGOW PUBLIC LIBRARY, 45 Winthrop St, Augusta

The Capital Area chapter is hosting a "Meet and Greet" with candidates from Senate District 15, and House Districts 59 and 60.

Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

RESCHEDULED for Oct. 13 — Candidate Forum: House District 15 (Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Brooklin, Stonington, and the Islands)

This candidate forum has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 13.

Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Candidate Forum: Senate District 3

Newport Cultural Center, 154 Main St, Newport

A candidate forum is a great way to meet the candidates and see where they stand on the issues.

Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

RESCHEDULED for Oct. 11 — Candidate Forum: House District 12 (Hancock, Franklin, Sullivan, Sorrento, Winter Harbor, Gouldsboro, Steuben)

This candidate forum has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 11.

Thursday, Oct 6, 2022 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Candidate Forum: House District 17 (Orland, Bucksport, Penobscot, and Verona Island)

Hosted On Zoom

Join us to learn more about your candidates for State House of Representatives.

Thursday, Oct 6, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

City Council Candidate Forum — Portland District 3

Portland Media Center, 516 Congress Street, Portland

Join the Portland Area League for the City Council Candidate Forum for District 3. A forum is a great way to meet your local candidates and hear what they have to say on the issues.

Thursday, Oct 6, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Candidate Forum: Bangor City Council

Bangor City Hall, 73 Harlow St, Bangor

The League of Women Voters of the Bangor Area and the UU Society, Bangor, Social Justice Committee announce a forum for candidates for the five candidates running for 3 open seats on Bangor City Council.

Saturday, Oct 8, 2022 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Neighbor to Neighbor for Old Town

Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Neighbor to Neighbor for Augusta

Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Copy of LWV-Bangor Sunday Walk

1048 State St, Bangor

Join members of the Bangor League for a walk this Sunday afternoon at the UMaine campus in Orono!

Monday, Oct 10, 2022 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Neighbor to Neighbor for Westbrook

Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

LWV-Bangor Book Group

427 Main St, Bangor

Join the Bangor League for a discussion of Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age by Annalee Newitz.

Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Candidate Forum: House District 12 (Hancock, Franklin, Sullivan, Sorrento, Winter Harbor, Gouldsboro, Steuben)

Hosted On Zoom

Join us to learn more about your candidates for State House of Representatives. NEW DATE.

Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Neighbor to Neighbor for Westbrook

Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Get Out the GenZ Vote

Hosted on Zoom

We heard from the League and Maine Students Vote about how we're encouraging GenZ to get out and vote on November 8. Click here to view the recording.

Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Candidate Forum: District Attorney (Hancock and Washington Counties)

Hosted On Zoom

Join us to learn more about your candidates for District Attorney

Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Candidate Forum: Senate District 6 (most of Washington County)

Hosted On Zoom

Join us to learn more about your candidates for State Senate.

Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Augusta Area: Candidate Meet and Greet

Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St, Winthrop

Join us for a Candidate Meet and Greet for candidates planning to serve the Augusta area.

Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Candidate Forum: House District 15 (Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Brooklin, Stonington, and the Islands)

Hosted On Zoom

Join us to learn more about your candidates for State House of Representatives.

Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Candidate Forum: Brunswick Town Council and School Board

CURTIS MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick

Meet the Brunswick candidates for Town Council and School Board races from Districts 1, 2, and 6.

Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

LWV-Capital Area: Book Group

Hosted on Zoom

The LWVME of the Capital Area is hosting an eight-week study and discussion of Ijeoma Oluo's book, So You Want to Talk About Race.

Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Candidate Forum: House District 16 (Brooksville, Castine, Sedgwick, Blue Hill, Surry, Trenton)

Hosted On Zoom

Join us to learn more about your candidates for State House of Representatives.

Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Candidate Forum: RSU #22 School Board

Hampden Town Office, 106 Western Ave, Hampden

The League of Women Voters of the Bangor Area and the UU Society, Bangor, Social Justice Committee announce a forum for the five candidates for running for 2 open seats on the RSU #22 School Board.

Saturday, Oct 15, 2022 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Neighbor to Neighbor for Bangor

Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Election Observation Training

Join us to learn everything you need to know to be a League observer for the November 8th elections. This short training will provide an overview of what to watch for, what actions to take, and what materials you need to be an effective observer. No prior experience necessary!

Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Candidate Forum: State House District 24

Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor

The League of Women Voters of the Bangor Area, the Bangor Public Library and the UU Society, Bangor, Social Justice Committee announce a forum for the State House seat in District #24.

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Let’s Talk About: Digital Threats to Democracy

Hosted on Zoom

Introducing our new monthly discussion series on how Big Tech can endanger our democracy. This month's topic: Privacy and the Criminalization of Abortion.

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Send Texts for Ranked Choice Voting in Maine

Hosted Virtually

Mainers are using Ranked Choice Voting this November! Let's spread the word and make sure everyone in Maine hears about it.

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM

Candidate Forum: Maine House Districts 43 and 44

Rockland City Hall, 270 Pleasant St, Rockland

Meet the Maine House candidates who will represent Cushing, Hope, South Thomaston, St. George, Thomaston, Union, and Warren.

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Candidate Forum: State House District 21

Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor

The League of Women Voters of the Bangor Area, the Bangor Public Library and the UU Society, Bangor, Social Justice Committee announce a forum for the State House seat in District #21.

Thursday, Oct 20, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Freeport Speech: How to Save our Democracy with Colin Woodard

Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St, Freeport

**Event is sold out.** You can still tune in! Watch the livestream on YouTube. Click here for details.

Friday, Oct 21, 2022 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Democracy Forum. What's At Stake in Moore v. Harper? -- Gerrymandering and More

WERU 89.9 FM

Streaming at weru.org.

"Moore v Harper could be one of the most consequential Supreme Court cases for our democracy. You probably haven't heard about it ..." -- Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, on Twitter.

Sunday, Oct 23, 2022 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

No Time to Fail with filmmakers Sara Archambault and Margo Guernsey

Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland

Election administrators were once invisible to the general public. Despite the unbelievable challenges and desperate attempts to disrupt and upend the 2020 election, they pulled off the most secure election in our history; and they did it amidst a global pandemic.

Monday, Oct 24, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Candidate Forum: Maine House District 27

Central Middle School, 416 Main St, Corinth

Hear from the candidates running for Maine Senate District 27.

Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Candidate Forum: State House District 22

Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor

Click here to view the recording.

Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Speakers' Bureau Check-In

Hosted on Zoom

The League of Women Voters of Maine Speakers' Bureau is made up of members, volunteers, and friends who want to share their knowledge with the public. People of all ages and with any amount of experience are welcome - whether or not you've ever given a talk, you'll find something useful in our meetings.

Wednesday, Oct 26, 2022 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Downeast Book Group

Hosted On Zoom

Join us for our monthly book club -- 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created

Wednesday, Oct 26, 2022 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

No Time to Fail — Rockland Screening

The Strand Theatre, 345 Main St, Rockland

Thursday, Oct 27, 2022 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM

Election Education: Because Your Vote Matters

Hear from Secertary of State Shenna Bellows about the importance of particpating in the midterms. Join us to learn more about: voting eligibility, election security, voting options, and finding election infromation.

Thursday, Oct 27, 2022 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Youth Voting Network - Monthly Meeting

Hosted on Zoom

Are you a young person interested in learning about voting or helping others vote? Come meet other young people who share the same passion and commitment to democracy.

Thursday, Oct 27, 2022 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Election Observation Training

October 2022

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