LWVSPA

Tour the Geothermal Energy System at the Pinellas County Emergency Management Complex
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Pinellas County Emergency Management, 10750 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, Florida, 33778, United States
Seeing this hardened, 100% “all-inside” geothermal infrastructure in person is one of the best ways to understand the resilience benefits this innovative technology can offer our community. Geothermal energy also saves money, conserves water and lowers utility costs for homes and businesses.

Join us for a special educational outing and guided tour of the Pinellas County Public Safety Complex to explore one of the region’s most resilient geothermal energy systems.

The League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area is partnering with the Florida Chapter of the Sierra Club and Egg Geo to host this follow-up educational event focused on geothermal infrastructure, energy resilience, and public safety preparedness.

Participants will tour the facility’s hardened, 100% “all-inside” geothermal infrastructure and learn how geothermal systems can support community resilience during major storm events and power disruptions.

This outing offers a unique opportunity to see geothermal technology operating in a real-world public facility and to better understand how sustainable energy systems can strengthen critical infrastructure throughout Pinellas County and beyond.

What You’ll Learn:

How geothermal heating and cooling systems work

Why “all-inside” geothermal infrastructure improves storm resilience

Energy efficiency and long-term operational benefits including water conservation

Applications for public buildings and emergency operations facilities

Opportunities for expanding geothermal use in St. Petersburg

We will also meet Jay Egg, author, expert speaker and St. Petersburg resident who designed and built this innovative system

Space may be limited. To reserve a spot for this educational energy outing and tour, please RSVP to hold your place. We look forward to seeing you there.

RSVP Here

This event is co-sponsored by the LWVSPA Community Centered Development Action Team and the Suncoast Sierra Club.

Vigil for Immigrant Justice
2026-06-28 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 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://flic.fyi/727vigil

Pinellas County School Board Candidate Forum
2026-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | SPC Seminole Campus Digitorium, 9200 113th St. N, Seminole, Florida, 33772, United States
SPC Seminole Campus Digitorium, 9200 113th St. N., Seminole, FL 33772.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Parking is free. No registration required. Hosted by the Pinellas County Council of PTAs in partnership with the Education Committee of LWVNPC / LWVSPA.

Education Committee (With LWVNPC)
2026-06-30 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
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. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89251474786?pwd=[REDACTED]

Reproductive Rights Action Team Meeting
2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-03 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

National Popular Vote Committee
2026-07-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-05 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
Usually the first Tuesday of each month, 5-6 pm.

July and August 2026 are the first Wednesday, then we return to our regular schedule.

Join us as we talk strategy. First timers are welcome and all levels of experience are encouraged to join.

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Community Centered Development Team Meeting
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Florida
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

Candidate Forum: US House Dist 16 Republicans - Zoom
2026-07-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
Recent redistricting has significantly reshaped Congressional District 16, adding the southern tip of St. Petersburg, all of Manatee, DeSoto and Hardee Counties, and part of Sarasota County. The League has been working diligently to reach voters in these newly added areas to ensure that all voters have access to reliable, nonpartisan information.

Republican candidates for US House D-16 will answer questions developed by the League of Women Voters of Manatee County, along with questions submitted at least one week before the forum. If you have a question you’d like considered, please send it, as well as which candidate forum the question is for, to info@lwvmanatee.org.

[The candidate forum for Democrat candidates for US House D-16 will be Thursday, June 18 at 4pm. More info here.]

Voter Services Committee
2026-07-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-19 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.

Join Via Zoom

Cocktails & Conversation
2026-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Study Wine & Bourbon Tasting Lounge, 3100 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33713, 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.

RSVP Here

Board Meeting
2026-07-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-17 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).

Communications Committee Meeting
2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
The LWVSPA Communications Committee meets monthly via Zoom. Email office@lwvspa.org for the link if you’d like to get involved.

Committee on Membership
2026-07-22 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | Florida
Contact chair, Amy Weintraub, for more teleconference link or for more info.

Education Committee (With LWVNPC)
2026-07-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Florida
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.

All-Member General Meeting
2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33703, United States
Save the date! This All-Member Meeting will feature guest Dr. Rene Flowers. More info and RSVP coming soon.
