Committee on Membership
2026-04-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-27 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
Contact chair, Amy Weintraub, for more teleconference link or for more info.

Vigil for Immigrant Justice
2026-04-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-31 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-07 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Pinellas County Courthouse, 14450 49th Street N, Clearwater, Florida, 33762, United States
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.

Details:

Sundays 5-6 pm

Pinellas County Courthouse14250 49th Street N (corner of 144 Ave N & 49th St N)Clearwater, FL 33762

Register:https://www.mobilize.us/theworkerscircle/event/968244/

Education Committee (With LWVNPC)
2026-04-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Join us in Tallahassee to fight for our Voting Rights: Free Bus Ride!
2026-04-28 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33703, United States
ST. PETE BUS WILL DEPART FROM ALLENDALE UMC AT APPROX 4:00 AM.

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Due 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.

Florida’s Legislature is advancing an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting effort that threatens to weaken voting rights and dilute the political power of our communities.

This 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.

Join 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.

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Register today to reserve your seat.

Schedule Outline

9:00 am Arrive in Tallahassee

10:00 am Rally

11:30 am Lunch

1:00 pm Florida Voting Rights Act Mock Hearing

4:00 pm Depart Tallahassee

**Schedule subject to change if a public hearing is scheduled.**

Candidate Forum Training
2026-04-29 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Want to learn more about our upcoming candidate forums and how to get involved?

Voter 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!

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2026 FL Legislative Session Outcomes – Laws that passed impacting state and local citizens
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705, United States
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.

Featured 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.

This 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.

Common 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.

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National Popular Vote Committee
2026-05-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-02 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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A Conversation with Dr. Shelley Sella
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33712, United States
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.

Capacity is limited – RSVP to save a spot!

This event replaces the Reproductive Rights Action Team meeting that was scheduled for 5/4.

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May Cocktails & Conversations
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Green Light Lounge & Kitchen, 225 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, United States
Join the League for Cocktails & Conversation, and invite a guest or two.

These happy hours are the perfect time to relax with (or without!) a drink and enjoy some great company.

Courtney Prokopas of our Social Justice Team has equipped us with materials for a postcard writing action at our May Cocktails & Conversation. Take a stand against 287(g) agreements and get a few postcards off your chest while catching up with new and old friends.

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Parent Advocacy League May 2026
2026-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Crisp Park Playground, Poplar St. NE. and 35th Ave. NE., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33711, United States
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.

📍Crisp Park Playground🕔 10:00 to 11:30 AMCome anytime! Short discussion with updates begins at 10:30 AM

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Board Meeting
2026-05-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
If any LWVSPA member wishes to address the board, they should email the president at president@lwvspa.org to get on the agenda and to receive meeting info (such as location or Zoom login).

National Freedom Vigil Organizing Call
2026-05-18 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Every Sunday for the past 28-weeks, faith leaders and people of conscience have gathered outside the Pinellas Justice Center in solidarity with immigrants facing detention and deportation. Together, they call for an end to the detention and deportation of our nonviolent, law-abiding immigrant community neighbors, siblings, and friends. LWVSPA has been instrumental in working alongside other community partners to organize and support these vigils.

Join us on May 18 at 8:00 PM ET for a national Freedom Vigil organizing call. You can see how our local Pinellas vigil and LWVSPA’s efforts connect to a much broader network of peaceful, community-led action.

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Communications Committee Meeting
2026-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The LWVSPA Communications Committee meets monthly via Zoom. Email office@lwvspa.org for the link if you’d like to get involved.

Community Centered Development Team kick off social
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Thrive DTSP, 135 4th St N - second floor, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, United States
Smart development centers people and planet at the heart of city planning, managing growth sustainably and equitably to put the public good over narrow individual benefits for any one stakeholder group, geographic area or private business interest or sector. It’s a great way to strengthen democracy and public participation between election days where it affects us most – our own backyards.

With such a broad topic in a rapidly changing coastal city facing the pressures of climate change, shifting demographics and economic development, it’s an exciting time to get involved, show some love to the place you live, and be a part of shaping its future.

Through fun, interactive conversation starters and activities, we will learn together and choose the activities and advocacy opportunities that inspire us most. We’ll use the outcomes of our kick-off to draft a 2026-27 committee program plan and develop clear, compelling storytelling that brings our League members and community partners along on this journey.

💫Help us tailor the event to YOU by RSVPing💫

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Let us know if you can join in person or on zoom, and share your food and beverage preferences by Wednesday May 13th

Voter Services Committee
2026-05-20 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Join with the Voter Services Leadership Team to hear about our Voter Guide, Candidate Forums, Voter Registration, & Election and Voter Protection.

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Reproductive Rights Action Team Meeting
2026-06-01 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join us via Zoom! We meet monthly on the 1st Monday. Email office@lwvspa.org with questions.

Register for Zoom meeting

District 6 St. Petersburg City Council Candidate Forum
2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705, United States
Candidates for District 6 St. Petersburg City Council will appear at a candidate forum on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The forum is hosted by the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area and co-sponsored by CONA St. Pete (Council of Neighborhood Associations) and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) of St. Petersburg. It will take place at the Enoch D. Davis Center, located at 1111 18th Ave. S., St. Petersburg FL 33705. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Parking is free. No registration required.

The candidate forum will provide voters with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the issues that matter most to the St. Petersburg community ahead of the upcoming election, which is scheduled for August 18, 2026. Voters are invited to submit questions both in advance of the forum and during the event. Submit questions ahead of time here.

Kris Robinson from the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area will guide the discussion.

All candidate forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters follow a nonpartisan, unbiased, and impartial format, in keeping with League principles.

The forum is free and open to the public. The event will be recorded by the League. Other than registered Press, no other recordings will be allowed.

For more information, please email office@lwvspa.org.

PAL at St. Pete Family Pride Day
2026-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Parent Advocacy League at St. Pete Family Pride Day on the Pier, one of the most joyful, family-friendly events of the year. 🏳️‍🌈

We’ll meet at the Pier at 10am on Sunday, June 7 to celebrate community alongside thousands of LGBTQIA+ families and allies. St. Pete Pride Family Day is a free public event featuring kid-friendly activities, community resources, + more.

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📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026⏰ 10am to 12pm📍 St. Pete Pier | Picnic tables next to the younger kids’ playground

Questions? Join our WhatsApp group for updates.

Team Leads & Board Meeting
2026-06-08 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
If any LWVSPA member wishes to address the board, they should email the president at president@lwvspa.org to get on the agenda and to receive meeting info (such as location or Zoom login).

In June we’ll meet in person in (Allendale Hybrid Room).

Cocktails & Conversation
2026-06-10 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Red Mesa Mercado – West St. Pete, 6001 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33710, United States
Join the League for Cocktails & Conversation, and invite a guest or two.

These happy hours are the perfect time to relax with (or without!) a drink and enjoy some great company.

Drinks are half off!💃🏻💃🏻

We will be writing postcards to lapsed League members to let them know we want them back!

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IN PERSON Community Centered Development Team Meeting
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33703, United States
Our June 10 meeting will be in person at the Allendale UMC Hybrid Room (accessed from the North entrance under the green awning).

Smart development centers people and planet at the heart of city planning, managing growth sustainably and equitably to put the public good over narrow individual benefits for any one stakeholder group, geographic area or private business interest or sector. It’s a great way to strengthen democracy and public participation between election days where it affects us most – our own backyards.

With such a broad topic in a rapidly changing coastal city facing the pressures of climate change, shifting demographics and economic development, it’s an exciting time to get involved, show some love to the place you live, and be a part of shaping its future.

RSVP for Zoom
