LWVSPA

New Member Orientation
2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30 (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.

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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August Cocktails & Conversations
2025-08-19 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tiki Docks Skyway Bar + Grill, 3769 50th Ave S, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33711
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. Our August event will be at Tiki Docks Skyway Bar + Grill.

Please note: we had previously planned on Sunshine City Tavern but we moved it.

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Board Meeting
2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-16 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).

Communications Committee Meeting
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The LWVSPA Communications Committee meets on the second Thursday of every month via Zoom. Email office@lwvspa.org for the link if you’d like to get involved.

Voter Services Voter Registration Training
2025-08-13 18:30 - 19:30 UTC
Amy Keith will lead us through the Voter Registration training, LWVSPA practices, and key facts needed to pass the LWVFL Quiz. LWVSPA members who are interested in Voter Services must pass this quiz to be certified to table at events. For our seasoned volunteers, LWVFL is not requiring everyone to retake the quiz, but join us anyway to share your experience!

This date replaces the usual monthly meeting previously scheduled for 8/20.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

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ACLU Know Your Rights Immigration Training
2025-08-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
The League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area’s Social Justice Action Team is partnering with ACLU of Florida to offer this training to our members and the community.

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution and it’s important that you know them. Join our Zoom presentation to learn more about immigrant rights so you can protect yourself, your family, and your community.

We will be asking everyone to rename themselves to their favorite food item on the Zoom meeting for privacy and anonymity, so please prepare to rename yourself or do so ahead of time!

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Social Justice Action Team Meeting
2025-08-07 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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National Popular Vote Committee
2025-08-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-01 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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Reproductive Rights Action Team Meeting
2025-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join us via Zoom! We meet monthly on the 1st Monday. Email office@lwvspa.org with questions.

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#Resistance Day of Action St. Pete: Rage Against the Regime
2025-08-02 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Corner of 34th S N & 22nd Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33713

August 2nd marks a pivotal National Day of Action, uniting communities in a shared purpose: Rage Against the Regime.

On this day, join Pinellas NOW, the League of Women Voters St. Petersburg, and allied partners, as we in southern Pinellas County come together in solidarity with sister events across the nation to transform anger into action, harnessing the energy of collective resistance.

Our movement is rooted in non-violence, but it is far from passive. We stand strong, bold, and unyielding, showing the world the irresistible force of communities united against injustice.

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Finance Committee Meeting
2025-07-30 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Email office@lwvspa.org for more info.

Committee on Membership
2025-07-23 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-25 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
Contact chair, Amy Weintraub, for more teleconference link or for more info.

Helping the Helpers: Showing Up For Yourself While Standing Up For Others
2025-07-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
LWVSPA members only.

This will be an interactive panel involving a discussion, psychoeducation, and action items. Topics will include: radical hope, burnout and self-care, and navigating feelings of guilt.

Jessica Klein, LMHC, works at It Begins Within Healing Center in St. Petersburg. She specializes in couples and adults. Her areas of interest/specializations are: life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and deepening self-understanding.

Meredith Mechanik, RCSWI, is a therapist at Mosaic Wellness Collective in Tampa. She works with teens and adults, with a focus on college students, parents, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions, Meredith supports clients through concerns related to identity development, neurodivergence, and perfectionism.

Kayla Rosenkrans is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida. She has worked in the mental health field for nearly seven years in private practice, residential treatment, crisis response, and in domestic violence/homeless shelters. Currently, Kayla runs her own therapy practice called Solace Counseling Center, based in St. Petersburg, FL. She works with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, codependency, and relationship challenges.

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St. Petersburg NAACP 2025 Legislative Debrief
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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
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)
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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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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Speakers Bureau Training
2025-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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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)
This event has been canceled – sorry for any inconvenience.

We hope to see you in July!

No Kings #Resistance Day of Action
2025-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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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