LWVSPA

St. Petersburg NAACP 2025 Legislative Debrief
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
St. Petersburg NAACP in partnership with Equal Ground, will host a 2025 Legislative Update and Forum. LWVSPA is co-hosting, and Voter Services co-chair Heidi Davis will speak!

Participants will have an opportunity to get updates on what bills did and did not pass this legislative session, learn the impact these bills will have on our communities, discover ways to stay engaged, and fight for the issues that matter to our community. This event is virtual. Please RSVP to attend.

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“Good Trouble Lives On” #Resistance Day of Action
2025-07-17 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Williams Park, 350 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, United States
Our nation is in a constitutional crisis. Now more than ever, it’s critical that League members have mobilize in our communities to defend our democracy.

Another #Resistance DAY OF ACTION with Pinellas NOW and LWVSPA! We will be sign-waving & chanting around the perimeter of Williams Park and surrounding intersections against the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action on the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing. This event is in solidarity with sister events being held across the nation on July 17th to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble.

Please register using this link: https://mobilize.us/s/NBIFXM

For more event information, visit: tinyurl.com/StPeteJuly17

Voter Services Committee
2025-07-16 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Florida
In addition to current events, this agenda features new LWVSPA partnerships with USF: the launch of LWVUSF and a Returning Citizens research project co-sponsored by LWVFL.

Please contact office@lwvspa.org for info on joining our meetings via Zoom.

July Cocktails & Conversation
2025-07-15 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Casual Clam, 3336 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33704, United States
We would love for you to 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.

The July event will be at the Casual Clam in St. Petersburg.

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Boxing & Self Defense
2025-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 1MR One More Round, 2626 Central Ave Unit A, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33712, United States
Every level, including beginners, welcome!Cost is $15 at the door.Please arrive 15-30 minutes early, with an earlier arrival time if you are new to the sport.Open to family, spouses, and friends (ages 8+)

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Social Justice Action Team - Final Vote
2025-07-10 17:00 - 17:20 (America/New_York) | Florida
LWVSPA Members only.

The Social Justice Action Team Proposal scored an average of 45 points at the 6/26 meeting – well above the 30 points required! 57 members voted.

The next step to adding this team is putting it to a final vote by LWVSPA members. In light of current events, we are doing this via a brief Zoom meeting with a yes/no vote instead of waiting until the next all-member meeting in September.

You can view a recording of the Social Justice Action Team’s presentation (starts at 25 min 30 sec), and review the Social Justice Team Proposal.

Results will be announced in the Weekly Update on the Sunday after the meeting.

Please email office@lwvspa.org for the Zoom link. You must be a LWVSPA member to vote.

Thank you!

Paint N' Sip Fundraiser for the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund
2025-07-07 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Hive, 559 49th St. S., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33707, United States
Join Art Den for a fundraiser! Net Proceeds to benefit Tampa Bay Abortion Fund, hosted by the League of Women Voters — Saint Petersburg.

We will take you step by step to paint your own customizable masterpiece — choose your favorite color combo and make it uniquely yours! No experience? No problem. Art Den will guide you step by step in a relaxed, creative setting.

If you are unable to attend the event and still wish to donate, you can donate here.

NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED – ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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National Popular Vote Committee
2025-07-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-06 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
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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LWVSPA / LWVNPC Education Action Team Meeting - IN PERSON
2025-06-30 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr, Largo, Florida, 33771, United States
IN PERSON meeting. Largo Library Jenkins Room A. See notes from previous meeting.

Email office@lwvspa.org for more info.

LWVSPA All-Member General Meeting
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33703, United States
Gather with fellow members to catch up on what is happening League-wide.

At our June General Meeting, we will receive an update on the Florida Legislative Session, hear the findings of our recent Member Survey, find out about all the ways to get plugged into our League’s work, and more!

We will meet in the sanctuary of Allendale UMC. See you there!

This meeting will be livestreamed, and a recording will be available afterwards on our YouTube channel.

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Committee on Membership
2025-06-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-28 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Florida
Contact chair, Amy Weintraub, for more teleconference link or for more info.

Speakers Bureau Training
2025-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
Do you have an interest in public speaking in our community?

Join the LWVSPA for a training session on the Speakers Bureau! We will cover the role of the Speakers Bureau and presentation topics.

Meeting via Zoom, registration is required.

Register for Zoom training

Voter Services Committee - IN PERSON
2025-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33703, United States
This meeting will be held in-person at the Allendale UMC Hybrid Meeting Room.

Come for a (mostly) social gathering with updates on coming events. Bring a yummy snack to share and a beverage!

Please contact office@lwvspa.org if you need additional info.

CANCELED June Cocktails & Conversation
2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Florida
This event has been canceled – sorry for any inconvenience.

We hope to see you in July!

Board Meeting
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
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).

No Kings #Resistance Day of Action
2025-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
This is a VISIBILITY EVENT, coordinated by Pinellas NOW and LWVSPA, to be staged at intersections near Tyrone Mall in St. Petersburg.

We are asking that folks commit to a specific intersection on the registration form so that we can try to keep safe numbers in each location.

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Event Details Here

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EmpowerLens: Studio Open House
2025-06-11 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Studio St. Pete, 921 49th St. S., Gulfport, Florida, 33707, United States
for League Members & Teams

Come join us in this exclusive studio event for members only.

Members and teams are encouraged to use this time to take photos for your professional needs, League work, and even for family photos!

Use this studio time in any way you need:

Headshots

League Team photos

Share why you vote by holding a sign that says “I vote because”

Show your league support by holding a sign that says “I support the League because…”

Photos with kids

Photos with pets

A photographer will be at the studio with a professional camera, but feel free to bring your own camera, or camera phone if you want photos immediately. Pre-registration is required.

Email office@lwvspa.org with questions.

Reserve a spot!

LWVFL Biennial State Convention in Orlando
2025-06-06 08:00 - 2025-06-07 17:00 (America/New_York) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 60 S Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, Florida, 32804, United States
Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in the LWVFL Convention Plenary and vote on our 2025–2027 Program, 2025–2026 budget, 2025–2027 LWVFL Board of Directors and Nominating Committee, and submitted bylaws amendments.

Other Convention activities include a reception and dinner on Saturday night and a variety of breakout sessions and workshops both days hosted by members and supporters of all levels of the League. There will also be opportunities to network with fellow League members, participate in various training sessions, and hear from dynamic speakers. Registration and details available by mid-March on the LWV Florida website.

Reproductive Rights Action Team Meeting
2025-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
Join us via Zoom! We meet monthly on the 1st Monday. Email office@lwvspa.org with questions.

Register for Zoom meeting

New Member Orientation
2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33703, United States
As one of the most active advocacy and policy education groups in Pinellas County, the League of Women Voters’ current issues include voter engagement, education, and protection; reproductive rights; public schools/education; and the National Popular Vote. Come learn about the League’s strategies to influence change and how you can join in!

New Member Orientation is designed to orient folks who are curious about the League, as well as those who’ve been members for less than a year.

Our hope is that everyone will find what interests them and get involved as expediently as possible.

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Community Craft Nights hosted by NPV
2025-05-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | LWVSPA Office, 3803 Haines Rd N, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33703, United States
Join the National Popular Vote Committee as we curate leave-behind materials for your next legislator meeting!Meet committee members, talk shop, practice your talking points, hear about Lobby Days, and learn about your legislators.

We will meet at the LWVSPA Office.

Voter Services Committee
2025-05-21 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Florida
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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May Cocktails & Conversation
2025-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Wine House, 2813 Beach Blvd S., Gulfport, Florida, 33703, United States
We would love for you to 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.

The May event will be at the Wine House in Gulfport. The Wine House features a funky selection of wines from vineyards that practice organic, sustainable or biodynamic farming practices, no added sugar, and minimal intervention. Other hard and soft drinks, but not really a beer joint.

Menu includes BBQ, charcuterie, and a wide selection of other tasties. Tuesdays are BBQ Taco Tuesday.

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Parent Advocacy League Meeting
2025-05-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Run+Play Kids Cafe, 3950 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33711, United States
This group is provides an opportunity for parents to get involved in League work in a kid-friendly environment!Come learn about the league, how to get involved, meet other parent advocates, and bring your little ones!

Please register in advance.League members are free. Prospective league members must pay the Run+Play admission fee.

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Town Hall Zoom Meeting - How did young adults vote in 2024?
2025-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
Join us at our town hall zoom meeting for an in-depth look at the data around voting during the 2024 election. Find out what it will take to engage youth voters in the next election! Hosted by the Education Committee of LWVNPC / LWVSPA.

Register for Zoom Town Hall
