BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//LWVSPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:LWVSPA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lwvspa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LWVSPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260305T200216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T153628Z UID:10002394-1778090400-1778097600@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Dr. Shelley Sella DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area\, in partnership with Progress Florida\, for an evening of conversation with Dr. Sella\, author of Beyond Limits. Dr. Sella will share reflections from the frontlines of reproductive healthcare\, discuss the realities facing patients and providers across the country\, and explore the intersection of medicine\, policy\, and democracy. This is an opportunity to engage directly with one of the leading physicians in reproductive healthcare and to reflect on the role our community plays in protecting access to care. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited – RSVP to save a spot! \n\n\n\nThis event replaces the Reproductive Rights Action Team meeting that was scheduled for 5/4. \n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP Here URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/a-conversation-with-dr-shelley-sella/ LOCATION:Tombolo Books\, 2153 1st Ave S\, St. Petersburg\, Florida\, 33712\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20250103T174649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T174651Z UID:10001710-1778000400-1778004000@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:National Popular Vote Committee DESCRIPTION:First Tuesday of each month\, 5-6 pm.Join us as we talk strategy. First timers are welcome and all levels of experience are encouraged to join. \n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/national-popular-vote-committee/2026-05-05/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260415T145959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T150001Z UID:10002479-1777827600-1777831200@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Vigil for Immigrant Justice DESCRIPTION:The Pinellas/Hillsborough Interfaith Coalition\, LWVSPA\, and our allies host a peaceful Freedom Vigil to stand in solidarity with immigrant families and demand an end to the detention and deportation of our nonviolent\, law-abiding immigrant community neighbors\, siblings\, and friends. These vigils shine a light on the erosion of due process and the rise of authoritarian overreach. We pray for family reunification and justice for all immigrants. Together\, we affirm that justice\, compassion\, and the rule of law must apply to everyone—regardless of immigration status. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nSundays 5-6 pm \n\n\n\nPinellas County Courthouse14250 49th Street N (corner of 144 Ave N & 49th St N)Clearwater\, FL 33762 \n\n\n\nRegister:https://flic.fyi/727vigil URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/vigil-for-immigrant-justice-3/2026-05-03/ LOCATION:Pinellas County Courthouse\, 14450 49th Street N\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33762\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260324T140433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T113116Z UID:10002473-1777485600-1777492800@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:2026 FL Legislative Session Outcomes – Laws that passed impacting state and local citizens DESCRIPTION:Join the NAACP of St. Petersburg and the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area to learn about the outcomes of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session. \n\n\n\nFeatured speaker Letitia Harmon\, Senior Policy Director for Florida Rising\, will break down key legislation from the session—including bills that passed\, those that stalled\, and what it all means for Florida residents. Read more about key issues from the 2026 Florida legislative session. \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to better understand how recent legislative decisions may impact your community and how you can stay informed and engaged in strengthening our democracy. \n\n\n\nCommon Cause Florida is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. They work across Florida on priorities that impact each of our lives\, like defending the right to vote\, holding our government accountable\, and ensuring our elections represent the will of the people. \n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP on Facebook URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/2026-fl-legislative-session-outcomes-laws-that-passed-impacting-state-and-local-citizens/ LOCATION:Enoch Davis Center\, 1111 18th Ave. S.\, St. Petersburg\, Florida\, 33705\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260316T113851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T113853Z UID:10002398-1777482000-1777485600@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Candidate Forum Training DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about our upcoming candidate forums and how to get involved? \n\n\n\nVoter Services will host a training and informational session on April 29th from 5-6pm. We will go over the volunteer roles available and what each requires\, as well as updates on our plans ahead of the August primaries and November midterms. We can’t wait to build on our successful February municipal forums\, and welcome members to join us in making democracy work! \n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Zoom URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/candidate-forum-training/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260410T121243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T220531Z UID:10002475-1777366800-1777392000@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Join us in Tallahassee to fight for our Voting Rights: Free Bus Ride! DESCRIPTION:ST. PETE BUS WILL DEPART FROM ALLENDALE UMC AT APPROX 4:00 AM. \n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP Here\n\n\n\n\nDue to the Governor’s decision to reschedule the start of the special legislative session on redistricting to Tuesday\, April 28th\, we will no longer be holding our Day of Action on April 20th: we are rescheduling it to Tuesday\, April 28th. \n\n\n\nFlorida’s Legislature is advancing an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting effort that threatens to weaken voting rights and dilute the political power of our communities. \n\n\n\nThis move is part of a broader national strategy. At the urging of Donald Trump\, several states are revisiting congressional maps outside the normal cycle to gain a partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 elections. Florida is now among the last major states where communities still have an opportunity to respond and push back. \n\n\n\nJoin Equal Ground\, Florida Rising\, Common Cause\, LWVSPA and partners from across the state for a Day of Action at the Florida State Capitol on Tuesday\, April 28. We are providing a free trip to Tallahassee\, along with breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner. The day will feature a rally\, a community mock hearing on the Florida Voting Rights Act where you can sign up to speak\, and coordinated advocacy to ensure our voices are heard. That evening\, we will host a virtual call to share updates and outline next steps. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited and available on a first come\, first served basis. Register today to reserve your seat. \n\n\n\nSchedule Outline \n\n\n\n\n9:00 am Arrive in Tallahassee\n\n\n\n10:00 am Rally\n\n\n\n11:30 am Lunch\n\n\n\n1:00 pm Florida Voting Rights Act Mock Hearing\n\n\n\n4:00 pm Depart Tallahassee\n\n\n\n\n**Schedule subject to change if a public hearing is scheduled.** URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/we-draw-the-lines-no-partisan-maps-bus-to-tallahassee/ LOCATION:Allendale UMC\, 3803 Haines Road North\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33703\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20250827T201131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T201135Z UID:10002101-1777305600-1777309200@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Education Committee (With LWVNPC) DESCRIPTION:Monthly LWVNPC/LWVSPA Education Committee Meeting via Zoom. For an invitation or to attend\, contact lwvnpc.info@gmail.com to receive an agenda. Open to all current LWV members only. URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/education-committee-with-lwvnpc-6/2026-04-27/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260415T145959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T150001Z UID:10002478-1777222800-1777226400@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Vigil for Immigrant Justice DESCRIPTION:The Pinellas/Hillsborough Interfaith Coalition\, LWVSPA\, and our allies host a peaceful Freedom Vigil to stand in solidarity with immigrant families and demand an end to the detention and deportation of our nonviolent\, law-abiding immigrant community neighbors\, siblings\, and friends. These vigils shine a light on the erosion of due process and the rise of authoritarian overreach. We pray for family reunification and justice for all immigrants. Together\, we affirm that justice\, compassion\, and the rule of law must apply to everyone—regardless of immigration status. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nSundays 5-6 pm \n\n\n\nPinellas County Courthouse14250 49th Street N (corner of 144 Ave N & 49th St N)Clearwater\, FL 33762 \n\n\n\nRegister:https://flic.fyi/727vigil URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/vigil-for-immigrant-justice-3/2026-04-26/ LOCATION:Pinellas County Courthouse\, 14450 49th Street N\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33762\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260120T193720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T193721Z UID:10002283-1776864600-1776868200@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Committee on Membership DESCRIPTION:Contact chair\, Amy Weintraub\, for more teleconference link or for more info. URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/committee-on-membership-8/2026-04-22/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20251009T161432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T161451Z UID:10002172-1776769200-1776772800@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The LWVSPA Communications Committee meets monthly via Zoom. Email office@lwvspa.org for the link if you’d like to get involved. URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-2/2026-04-21/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260121T165239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165331Z UID:10001898-1776709800-1776715200@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Board Meeting - CANCELED DESCRIPTION:We will not be meeting on 4/20/26. Email office@lwvspa.org with any questions. URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/board-meeting-5/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260415T145959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T150001Z UID:10002477-1776618000-1776621600@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Vigil for Immigrant Justice DESCRIPTION:The Pinellas/Hillsborough Interfaith Coalition\, LWVSPA\, and our allies host a peaceful Freedom Vigil to stand in solidarity with immigrant families and demand an end to the detention and deportation of our nonviolent\, law-abiding immigrant community neighbors\, siblings\, and friends. These vigils shine a light on the erosion of due process and the rise of authoritarian overreach. We pray for family reunification and justice for all immigrants. Together\, we affirm that justice\, compassion\, and the rule of law must apply to everyone—regardless of immigration status. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nSundays 5-6 pm \n\n\n\nPinellas County Courthouse14250 49th Street N (corner of 144 Ave N & 49th St N)Clearwater\, FL 33762 \n\n\n\nRegister:https://flic.fyi/727vigil URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/vigil-for-immigrant-justice-3/2026-04-19/ LOCATION:Pinellas County Courthouse\, 14450 49th Street N\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33762\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20250918T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T195554Z UID:10002163-1776510000-1776522600@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting & Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Our fun and inspiring Luncheon includes keynote speaker Dianna Wynn\, President of the League of Women Voters of the United States. \n\n\n\nThe Annual Meeting\, held just prior to the Luncheon\, is where League members conduct business including: \n\n\n\n\nProgram Adoption\n\n\n\nState of the League\n\n\n\nOfficer and Board Director Nomination Slate\n\n\n\nBylaws Adoption\n\n\n\nYearly Budget Adoption\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Buy Luncheon Tickets URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/2026-annual-meeting-luncheon/ LOCATION:Banquet Masters\, 13355 49th St N\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33762\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lwvspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-annual-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260313T154806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T181621Z UID:10002397-1776452400-1776463200@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:More Than Orange Blossoms: Feisty\, Fabulous Females of Florida DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Gulfport Historical Society. \n\n\n\nThough not always in the history books\, the women who helped build\, form\, shape\, and develop the state have inspired hope and possibility. This presentation highlights stories of strong\, courageous women like Julia Tuttle\, known as the Mother of Miami\, or Mary McLeod Bethune\, daughter of enslaved parents who went on to become an advisor to several US presidents\, and other brave women who influenced and impacted their communities\, Florida\, and the nation. Discover and rediscover some of the women who grew and shaped the state! \n\n\n\nAn internationally celebrated storyteller\, teaching artist\, and Chautauqua scholar\, Carrie Sue Ayvar is the recipient of multiple awards for service\, leadership\, and dedication to the art of storytelling and education. Her bilingual blend of traditional\, historical\, and personal tales connects the people\, languages\, and cultures of Florida. Attendance is free\, but a donation helps the Gulfport Historical Society continue to offer great programs like this one! \n\n\n\nFunding for this Florida Talks program was provided in part by Florida Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities. \n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP Here URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/more-than-orange-blossoms-feisty-fabulous-females-of-florida/ LOCATION:Gulfport Public Library\, 5501 28th Avenue S\, Gulfport\, Florida\, 33703\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260412T122437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T122520Z UID:10002476-1776279600-1776283200@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Say No to Mid-Decade Redistricting in Florida: Zoom DESCRIPTION:LWVFL will host a webinar to help inform League members and the public about mid-decade redistricting. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this one-hour session that will offer attendees a brief background on redistricting\, current status of redistricting efforts in Florida\, and LWVFL’s position. Rosemary Niles of the LWVFL Speakers Bureau will lead this informative discussion. This webinar is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP Here URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/say-no-to-mid-decade-redistricting-in-florida-zoom/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20210304T081922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T153810Z UID:10000892-1776277800-1776281400@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Voter Services Committee DESCRIPTION:Join with the Voter Services Leadership Team to hear about our Voter Guide\, Candidate Forums\, Voter Registration\, & Election and Voter Protection. \n\n\n\n\n\n Join Via Zoom URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/voter-services-committee/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260212T195905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T195906Z UID:10002383-1776009600-1776013200@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Vigil for Immigrant Justice DESCRIPTION:The Pinellas/Hillsborough Interfaith Coalition\, LWVSPA\, and our allies host a peaceful Freedom Vigil to stand in solidarity with immigrant families and demand an end to the detention and deportation of our nonviolent\, law-abiding immigrant community neighbors\, siblings\, and friends. These vigils shine a light on the erosion of due process and the rise of authoritarian overreach. We pray for family reunification and justice for all immigrants. Together\, we affirm that justice\, compassion\, and the rule of law must apply to everyone—regardless of immigration status. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nSundays 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nPinellas County Courthouse14250 49th Street N (corner of 144 Ave N & 49th St N)Clearwater\, FL 33762 \n\n\n\nRegister:https://flic.fyi/727vigil URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/vigil-for-immigrant-justice-2/2026-04-12/ LOCATION:Pinellas County Courthouse\, 14450 49th Street N\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33762\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20250103T174649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T174651Z UID:10001709-1775581200-1775584800@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:National Popular Vote Committee DESCRIPTION:First Tuesday of each month\, 5-6 pm.Join us as we talk strategy. First timers are welcome and all levels of experience are encouraged to join. \n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/national-popular-vote-committee/2026-04-07/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260320T182945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T183143Z UID:10002410-1775498400-1775502000@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Reproductive Rights Action Team: Community Voices with Chelsea Quaglia DESCRIPTION:Join the LWVSPA Reproductive Rights Action Team via Zoom to hear from Chelsea Quaglia. This replaces our usually scheduled meeting. \n\n\n\nShe will speak about her work in public health\, striving to expand access to care for uninsured and underinsured patients across the lifespan. \n\n\n\nShe will also speak about how her personal experience as a carrier of the breast cancer (BRCA) gene mutation further informs her advocacy for preventive care\, patient education\, and evidence based decision making. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Zoom meeting URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/reproductive-rights-action-team-meeting-7/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260212T195905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T195906Z UID:10002382-1775404800-1775408400@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Vigil for Immigrant Justice DESCRIPTION:The Pinellas/Hillsborough Interfaith Coalition\, LWVSPA\, and our allies host a peaceful Freedom Vigil to stand in solidarity with immigrant families and demand an end to the detention and deportation of our nonviolent\, law-abiding immigrant community neighbors\, siblings\, and friends. These vigils shine a light on the erosion of due process and the rise of authoritarian overreach. We pray for family reunification and justice for all immigrants. Together\, we affirm that justice\, compassion\, and the rule of law must apply to everyone—regardless of immigration status. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nSundays 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nPinellas County Courthouse14250 49th Street N (corner of 144 Ave N & 49th St N)Clearwater\, FL 33762 \n\n\n\nRegister:https://flic.fyi/727vigil URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/vigil-for-immigrant-justice-2/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:Pinellas County Courthouse\, 14450 49th Street N\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33762\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20250711T152606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T193451Z UID:10001964-1775149200-1775152800@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Social Justice Action Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:We believe in secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. We promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans. \n\n\n\nThe Social Justice Team invites the public to engage in and become more educated on the prescient issues of the day. We seek to expand the imagined possibilities of progress for all people and voices. We advocate safe\, open-minded discussions in the community around the intersections of economics\, history\, politics\, privilege\, and race. \n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP for Zoom URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/social-justice-action-team-meeting/2026-04-02/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260305T200714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T200715Z UID:10002395-1774978200-1774990800@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Nerd Nite St. Pete Featuring LWVSPA Voter Services Co-Chair Heidi Davis DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nLearning hits different with a drink in your hand and smart people around you. Nerd Nite is a worldwide phenomenon\, popping up in over a hundred cities\, including right here in St. Pete. \n\n\n\nEach month\, three passionate presenters take the stage for fascinating and fun 20-minute talks on things they truly geek out about. You will get to sip cocktails\, eat from local vendors\, mingle\, laugh\, and follow curiosity wherever it wanders. \n\n\n\nThink of it as a lecture series that ditched the podium and grabbed a beer instead.Drink. Learn. Connect. Come for the fun facts\, stay for the conversations\, and leave knowing something you didn’t when you walked in.Doors open at 5:30pm. Presentations begin promptly at 7pm. \n\n\n\nTickets are $6.91. All tickets will be sold online.No need to print tickets: Give us your name and we will check you in. \n\n\n\nCheck out this month’s speakers: \n\n\n\nLeila Martini \n\n\n\nThere’s a Word For That: Untangling Taxonomy \n\n\n\nWhat do filing cabinets\, Netflix categories\, and government websites have in common? They all depend on taxonomy — the quiet hero (and occasional villain) of how we find things. In this talk\, we’ll peek inside a real-life taxonomy tangle from the world of public health\, play a quick audience quiz\, and prove that organizing knowledge can actually be weirdly fun — and absolutely essential for making sense of our digital lives. \n\n\n\nLeila Martini is a Tampa\, Florida native whose love for words began at the tender age of five. From the moment she received her first typewriter\, Leila was captivated by the power storytelling and the nuance of words. Her career accidentally led her to become a taxonomist among other things. \n\n\n\nHeidi Davis \n\n\n\nHistory of Voting Legislation in St Pete \n\n\n\nTake a walk through the history of Voting Legislation from the Declaration of Independence to today. \n\n\n\nI’m a native New Yorker transplanted here about 30 years ago. I spent 35 years in Corporate America before retiring. Now I focus my time on volunteering for the League of Women Voters\, co-chairing Voter Services and acting as the team lead for the Vote411 Voter Guide for Pinellas County and the Florida state league. \n\n\n\nJD Adler \n\n\n\nFrom Grimm to Disney… what stories tell us about the teller \n\n\n\nEvery story changes with the telling and the teller. Each re-telling over time tell us more than just the story. They show us how the craft of storytelling has developed. It also tells about the person and the culture from which the version comes. \n\n\n\nJD is an author of journalism\, poetry\, and fiction as well as being a storyteller in the oral tradition. He has traveled across America by car\, train\, and thumb. Today he lives in St. Pete with the love of his life. URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/nerd-nite-st-pete-featuring-lwvspa-voter-services-co-chair-heidi-davis/ LOCATION:Coastal Creative\, 2201 1st Ave S\, St. Petersburg\, Florida\, 33712\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260127T155115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T122053Z UID:10002355-1774890000-1774895400@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Parent Advocacy League March 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Parent Advocacy League (PAL) is a family-friendly space for parents and caregivers to connect\, learn\, and engage with the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area. \n\n\n\n📍 Crisp Park🕔 5:00–6:30 PM | Kids welcome\, outdoor play encouragedBring dinner or grab food nearby. Discussion begins around 5:30 PM. \n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP Here! URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/parent-action-league-march-2026/ LOCATION:Crisp Park Playground\, Poplar St. NE. and 35th Ave. NE.\, St. Petersburg\, Florida\, 33711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lwvspa.org/wp-content/uploads/PAL-March-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260212T195905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T195906Z UID:10002381-1774800000-1774803600@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Vigil for Immigrant Justice DESCRIPTION:The Pinellas/Hillsborough Interfaith Coalition\, LWVSPA\, and our allies host a peaceful Freedom Vigil to stand in solidarity with immigrant families and demand an end to the detention and deportation of our nonviolent\, law-abiding immigrant community neighbors\, siblings\, and friends. These vigils shine a light on the erosion of due process and the rise of authoritarian overreach. We pray for family reunification and justice for all immigrants. Together\, we affirm that justice\, compassion\, and the rule of law must apply to everyone—regardless of immigration status. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nSundays 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nPinellas County Courthouse14250 49th Street N (corner of 144 Ave N & 49th St N)Clearwater\, FL 33762 \n\n\n\nRegister:https://flic.fyi/727vigil URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/vigil-for-immigrant-justice-2/2026-03-29/ LOCATION:Pinellas County Courthouse\, 14450 49th Street N\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33762\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260211T181109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T180453Z UID:10002361-1774692000-1774697400@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:No Kings St. Petersburg DESCRIPTION:When authoritarian efforts escalate\, we must organize to stop them. The No Kings Coalition is acting RIGHT NOW\, continuing to mobilize across the country for our next historic day of action on March 28. Join us in St. Petersburg.NO THRONES.NO CROWNS.NO KINGS. \n\n\n\nRegister here and select your preferred spot in the Tyrone area:https://forms.gle/wqyeuCZWwTR6D1qFA \n\n\n\nFollow this link for event details\, which are updated as developments evolve:https://tinyurl.com/StPeteMarch28 URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/no-kings-st-petersburg/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260120T193720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T193721Z UID:10002282-1774445400-1774449000@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Committee on Membership DESCRIPTION:Contact chair\, Amy Weintraub\, for more teleconference link or for more info. URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/committee-on-membership-8/2026-03-25/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260313T120550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T152957Z UID:10002396-1774373400-1774378800@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Safeguarding Affordability Through Community Land Trusts DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area and Faith in Florida \n\n\n\nCommunity Land Trusts (CLTs) are an innovative\, proven tool for creating and preserving permanently affordable housing while strengthening neighborhoods. By separating land ownership from the buildings on it\, CLTs ensure homes remain affordable for future generations\, even as property values rise. CLTs help small business owners compete by lowering the cost of renting or buying a workspace. Across Florida\, communities are using CLTs to help teachers\, nurses\, service workers\, and young families remain in the communities they serve. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging talk to learn how community land trusts work\, how they are financed and governed\, and how they can help communities create stable\, inclusive neighborhoods\, stop gentrification\, and protect long-term public investment in affordable housing. Our guest speaker is Dayna Lazarus AICP\, technical advisor to the Florida Housing Coalition. \n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP Here URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/safeguarding-affordability-through-community-land-trusts/ LOCATION:USF St. Pete Lynn Pippenger Hall\, 378 7th Ave S\, Saint Petersburg\, Florida\, 33701\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260317T120610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T120611Z UID:10002100-1774281600-1774285200@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Education Committee (With LWVNPC) In-Person DESCRIPTION:Monthly LWVNPC/LWVSPA Education Committee Meeting in-person in March. \n\n\n\nFor an invitation or to attend\, contact lwvnpc.info@gmail.com to receive an agenda. Open to all current LWV members only. URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/education-committee-with-lwvnpc-9/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260212T195905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T195906Z UID:10002380-1774195200-1774198800@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Vigil for Immigrant Justice DESCRIPTION:The Pinellas/Hillsborough Interfaith Coalition\, LWVSPA\, and our allies host a peaceful Freedom Vigil to stand in solidarity with immigrant families and demand an end to the detention and deportation of our nonviolent\, law-abiding immigrant community neighbors\, siblings\, and friends. These vigils shine a light on the erosion of due process and the rise of authoritarian overreach. We pray for family reunification and justice for all immigrants. Together\, we affirm that justice\, compassion\, and the rule of law must apply to everyone—regardless of immigration status. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nSundays 4-5 pm \n\n\n\nPinellas County Courthouse14250 49th Street N (corner of 144 Ave N & 49th St N)Clearwater\, FL 33762 \n\n\n\nRegister:https://flic.fyi/727vigil URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/vigil-for-immigrant-justice-2/2026-03-22/ LOCATION:Pinellas County Courthouse\, 14450 49th Street N\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33762\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T143338 CREATED:20260305T195642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T182818Z UID:10002393-1774180800-1774213200@lwvspa.org SUMMARY:Bus Ride to Vigil at Everglades Detention Center ("Alligator Alcatraz") DESCRIPTION:League of Women Voters St. Petersburg Area is taking the lead organizing role for the weekly vigil outside of the Everglades Detention Facility (cruelly nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”) on Sunday\, Mar. 22 from 4:00-5:00pm. This is a peaceful gathering with a strict agreement to not engage with any counter-protesters. Round-trip coach bus transport from Pinellas generously underwritten by The Workers Circle. If you are able to contribute\, please donate to their bus fund here:  https://secure.actblue.com/donate/twc-alligator-alcatraz-buses. \n\n\n\n– Depart from Allendale United Methodist at 12:00 noon (3803 Haines Rd N\, St. Petersburg\, FL) \n\n\n\n– Arrive at Everglades Detention Facility at 3:30pm (Mile marker 48 on US Route 41 in Ochopee\, FL) \n\n\n\n– Vigil from 4:00-5:00pm \n\n\n\n– Bus will depart following the vigil\, arriving in Pinellas ~9:00pm– A restroom is available on the bus- You may bring chairs/umbrellas for shade during the vigil- There is storage space underneath the bus for chairs\, umbrellas\, banners\, signs\, etc.- If you are bringing signs\, please ensure they are non-partisan- Bring your own snacks\, drinks\, and provisions for the bus ride- Please bring ample water\, sunscreen\, and bug sprayAs seats are limited\, and we want to have as many people as we can\, we are requiring an RSVP.THE BUS IS NOW FULL. \n\n\n\nIf you previously RSVP’d and can no longer make it\, please email organizer@fl-interfaith.org so that we may give your seat to someone on the waitlist. URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/bus-ride-to-vigil-at-everglades-detention-center-alligator-alcatraz/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR