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We sponsor meetings and events for the public and League members

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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 11:30 a.m. Pilot House Restaurant, 2 Ann St., downtown Wilmington Lunch with League -- Do We Still Need the ERA?. Dr. Jennifer Horan, UNCW Political Science Dept., will share her thoughts on the question "Why Do We Still Need the ERA." The public is invited. Please join us.
Friday, September 14, 2007 6:45 p.m. Temptations Restaurant, Hanover Center, Oleander Drive Monthly Business Meeting. All members are invited to our monthly Board Meetings. We welcome the opportunity to get acquainted with you.We have dinner at 5:45 for those who can attend. Please join us!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 7 p.m. Warwick Center, UNCW Wilmington Candidate Forum. An "Ask the Candidates Forum" will be held for candidates for Wilmington City elections. The League is one of several co-sponsors for this event.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007 6:45 p.m. Temptations Restaurant, Hanover Center,
Oleander Drive		 Monthly Business Meeting. All members are invited to join us for our monthly Board meetings.Come for dinner, too, at 5:45 p.m.
Monday, October 15, 2007 7 p.m. N. Topsail Beach Town Hall Mayoral & Alderman Candidates' Forum.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 11:30 a.m. Pilot House Restaurant, 2 Ann St. downtown Wilmington Effects of Immigration Luncheon. Amanda Boomershine, a Spanish instructor at UNCW and a member of the United Nations Association, will lead a discussion about the effects of immigration on our culture. Review of LWVUS immigration study materials will be part of the discussion.
Monday, October 22, 2007 7 p.m. Sunspree Holiday Inn, Wrightsville Beach Wrightsville Beach Candidatess Forum.
Monday, October 29, 2007 7 p.m. Leland Middle School Leland Candidates' Forum.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 7 p.m. Belville Elementary School Belville Candidates' Forum.
Thursday, November 08, 2007 11:30 a.m. Pilot House Restaurant, 2 Ann st. Lunch with League -- Re-segregation of Schools.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 6.45 p.m. Hanover Center, as above Monthly Business Meeting. You are invited.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Cape Fear River Watch Education Building, 617 Surry St., (under the bridge off Front St. 762-5606) IMMIGRATION CONSENSUS MEETING. League members and guests will consider a series of questions about immigration issues with a moderator and try to reach consensus.
Thursday, December 06, 2007 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Cape Fear River Watch Education Building, 617 Surry St. Wilmington IMMIGRATION CONSENSUS MEETING. Members will try to reach consensus on immigration issues.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 6:00 p.m. to be announced Yearly Holiday Party.
Thursday, January 03, 2008 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Cape Fear River Watch Education Building, 617 Surry St., Wilmington IMMIGRATION CONSENSUS MEETING. Members will try to reach consensus on Immigration Issues.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008 6:45 p.m. Hanover Center, as above. Monthly Business Meeting. You are invited. Gather for early dinner at 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, January 10, 2008 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Cape Fear River Watch Education Building, 617 Surry St., Wilmington IMMIGRATION CONSENSUS MEETING. We have completed consensus decisions and will cancel the last three scheduled meetings.
Thursday, January 24, 2008 5:30-7 p.m. Courtroom 317; Judicial Building at Princess and Fourth Sts. Civics 101 Law Enforcement/Judiciary. How effective is the justice system in New Hanover County? Come listen to a discussion by the district attorney, Wilmington police chief, New Hanover County sheriff, and a Superior Court Judge. Ask questions, and learn for yourself.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:45 p.m. Temptations Restaurant, as above. Monthly Business Meeting. You are invited. Gather for early dinner at 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:30-7p.m. Northeast Library, Wilmington Civics 101 Protecting he Public's Right to Know. Learn how well the "Sunshine Laws" protect our right to know locally. Representatives of Brunswick, New Hanover and Wilmington are invited to enlighten us on these vital open meeting laws designed to keep our governing processes open and honest. March is "Sunshine Month."
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 6:45 p.m. Temptations Restaurant, as above. Monthly Business Meeting. You are invited. Gather for early dinner at 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:30 a.m. Pilot House Restaurant, 2 Ann St., downtown Wilmington URGENT Water Issues. What should be our concerns about local water? How clean is the River? What can we do about the drought? Bill Murray, now working with Cape Fear River Watch, with a long career in natural resource mgmt. will share recent developments. All interested persons are invited. (Order from limited menu.) JOIN US.
Monday, April 07, 2008 6:45 p.m. Temptations Restaurant, see above Monthly Business Meeting. You are invited to our monthly Board Meetings. Gather for early dinner at 5:45 p.m.
Monday, April 21, 2008 8:00-10:00 a.m. Madeline Suite, Wagoner Hall, UNCW Legislative Day Breakfast. A free breakfast gathering to meet local and state government officials and leaders. This is your chance to talk with your legislators and many local representatives. This year, candidates will also want to attend. What are your issues? Make them known!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7 p.m. Warwick Center Ballroom
on UNCW campus		 Ask The Candidates. The forum will feature five Democratic and five Republican candidates running for their party's nomination for three seats up for grabs on the N.H. County Board of Education; the four Republication party candidates looking for three seats available on the NH County Commission plus the two Democratic candidates vying for the nomination for the 18th District State House seat.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:45 p.m. Temptations Restaurant Monthly Business Meeting. Please join us.Gather for early dinner at 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 24, 2008 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Madeline Suite, UNCW ANNUAL MEETING AND SPEAKER. Luscious lunch begins 11:30. Call 371-1290 to let us know you are coming. Speaker is Dr. Barbara Honchell, Reading Recovery Director, UNCW, "Update on No Child Left Behind." Also, Making Democracy Work Award: recipient to speak.

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