LWVSPA

Social Justice Action Team Meeting
2026-03-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-02 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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.

The 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.

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Vigil for Immigrant Justice
2026-03-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-12 16:00 - 17:00 (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 4-5 pm

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

Register:https://flic.fyi/727vigil

Embracing Our Differences - Private Tour
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Poynter Park, 3rd Street S. & 9th Avenue S., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, United States
Join us for a 1 hour guided tour designed to explore powerful themes of kindness, respect, and inclusion. Suggested donation $10.

Walk through the exhibition with a docent guide who’ll facilitate a meaningful conversation about the ways we can recognize and value our different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints in everyday life. This is a chance to connect with others, challenge your perspectives, and celebrate the richness that a wide array of human experiences brings to our world.

Exhibit is in Poynter Park – 3rd Street S. & 9th Avenue S., St. Petersburg, 33701(USF St. Pete Campus)

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Special Edition “March Mocktails & Conversation”
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Grassroots Kava, 957 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705, United States
Join the League for Cocktails Mocktails & 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.

We are adding an ACTION to our March 12th Cocktails & Conversation!Our Social Justice Action Team will provide a collection box for the following types of non-perishable items, to support the Hispanic Outreach Center in Clearwater. Please help if you can with any of the following: Rice, beans (dried or canned), sugar, flour, salt, cooking oil, toothbrushes and toothpaste, body soap, shampoo, laundry pods, feminine hygieneGrassroots offers various kava & kratom drinks plus kombuchas, coffees & teas.Local vegan and Gluten Free pastry options + protein bars available.We’ll have a couple small deli trays to share.Two hour parking out front on Central Ave or behind the building on Baum Ave is available – Carpooling is always recommended!

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In Person Board Meeting
2026-03-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33703, United States
Our 3/16/26 meeting will be held in person in the Allendale UMC Hybrid Room.

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).

Communications Committee Meeting
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-21 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.

Voter Services Committee
2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-15 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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Bus Ride to Vigil at Everglades Detention Center ("Alligator Alcatraz")
2026-03-22 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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.

– Depart from Allendale United Methodist at 12:00 noon (3803 Haines Rd N, St. Petersburg, FL)

– Arrive at Everglades Detention Facility at 3:30pm (Mile marker 48 on US Route 41 in Ochopee, FL)

– Vigil from 4:00-5:00pm

– 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.

If 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.

Education Committee (With LWVNPC) In-Person
2026-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Monthly LWVNPC/LWVSPA Education Committee Meeting in-person in March.

For an invitation or to attend, contact lwvnpc.info@gmail.com to receive an agenda. Open to all current LWV members only.

Safeguarding Affordability Through Community Land Trusts
2026-03-24 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | USF St. Pete Lynn Pippenger Hall, 378 7th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701, United States
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area and Faith in Florida

Community 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.

Join 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.

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Committee on Membership
2026-03-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-22 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
Contact chair, Amy Weintraub, for more teleconference link or for more info.

No Kings St. Petersburg
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Register here and select your preferred spot in the Tyrone area:https://forms.gle/wqyeuCZWwTR6D1qFA

Follow this link for event details, which are updated as developments evolve:https://tinyurl.com/StPeteMarch28

Parent Advocacy League March 2026
2026-03-30 17:00 - 18:30 (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🕔 5:00–6:30 PM | Kids welcome, outdoor play encouragedBring dinner or grab food nearby. Discussion begins around 5:30 PM.

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Nerd Nite St. Pete Featuring LWVSPA Voter Services Co-Chair Heidi Davis
2026-03-31 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Coastal Creative, 2201 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33712, United States
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Learning 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.

Each 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.

Think 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.

Tickets are $6.91. All tickets will be sold online.No need to print tickets: Give us your name and we will check you in.

Check out this month’s speakers:

Leila Martini

There’s a Word For That: Untangling Taxonomy

What 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.

Leila 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.

Heidi Davis

History of Voting Legislation in St Pete

Take a walk through the history of Voting Legislation from the Declaration of Independence to today.

I’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.

JD Adler

From Grimm to Disney… what stories tell us about the teller

Every 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.

JD 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.

Reproductive Rights Action Team: Community Voices with Chelsea Quaglia
2026-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join the LWVSPA Reproductive Rights Action Team via Zoom to hear from Chelsea Quaglia. This replaces our usually scheduled meeting.

She will speak about her work in public health, striving to expand access to care for uninsured and underinsured patients across the lifespan.

She 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.

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National Popular Vote Committee
2026-04-07 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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Say No to Mid-Decade Redistricting in Florida: Zoom
2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
LWVFL will host a webinar to help inform League members and the public about mid-decade redistricting.

Please 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.

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More Than Orange Blossoms: Feisty, Fabulous Females of Florida
2026-04-17 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Avenue S, Gulfport, Florida, 33703, United States
Hosted by the Gulfport Historical Society.

Though 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!

An 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!

Funding 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.

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2026 Annual Meeting & Luncheon
2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St N, Clearwater, Florida, 33762, United States
Our fun and inspiring Luncheon includes keynote speaker Dianna Wynn, President of the League of Women Voters of the United States.

The Annual Meeting, held just prior to the Luncheon, is where League members conduct business including:

Program Adoption

State of the League

Officer and Board Director Nomination Slate

Bylaws Adoption

Yearly Budget Adoption

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Vigil for Immigrant Justice
2026-04-19 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/

Board Meeting - CANCELED
2026-04-20 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
We will not be meeting on 4/20/26. Email office@lwvspa.org with any questions.
