LWVSPA

Bus Ride to Vigil at Everglades Detention Center ("Alligator Alcatraz")
2026-03-22 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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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.EACH PERSON MUST RSVP FOR THEMSELVES TO SECURE THEIR SEAT.

Currently open to LWVSPA members only but additional seats may become available.

Voter Services Committee
2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-18 18:30 - 19:30 UTC
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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Communications Committee Meeting
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-17 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.

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).

Vigil for Immigrant Justice
2026-03-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-08 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

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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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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Social Justice Action Team Meeting
2026-03-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-05 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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New Member Orientation
2026-03-04 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, our League’s current issues include voter engagement, education, and protection; reproductive rights; public schools/education; the National Popular Vote; redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District; immigrant rights; expansion of Early Voting sites; and opposing mid-decade redistricting.

This 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 aim is for everyone to find what interests them and get involved expediently.

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National Popular Vote Committee
2026-03-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-03 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
2026-03-02 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Join us via Zoom! We meet monthly on the 1st Monday. Email office@lwvspa.org with questions.

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Committee on Membership
2026-02-25 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
Contact chair, Amy Weintraub, for more teleconference link or for more info.

Voter Services Voter Registration Training - LWVSPA Members Only
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 UTC
Amy Keith will lead us through 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!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – LWVSPA members only.

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Cutting Through the ICE
2026-02-23 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33703, United States
Get Informed • Be Prepared • Take Action

Part 1: Learn & Get Informed 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

First-hand account from an immigrant family

National Lawyers Guild overview of ICE;

Updates on federal, state, and local deportation issues

Assessing risk & staying safe while advocating

Understanding the initiative to end 287g

Part 2: Engagement Fair 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Meet with local organizations, learn how to support immigrant justice & get plugged into volunteer activities!

On-Site Child Care Provided (enter your info on the RSVP form).

We will be collecting donations for the Hispanic Outreach Center at this event

Co-sponsored by:

League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area

FIRED UP Pinellas

Florida Institute for Community Studies

Florida Immigrant Coalition

National Lawyers Guild

Indivisible FL-13 St. Pete Area

Allendale UMC

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Education Committee (With LWVNPC)
2026-02-23 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.

Hot Girls Walk So Rights Can Run: Hot Girls Repro Rights Walk
2026-02-21 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Various St. Pete locations! All genders welcome!

Join the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area for a nonpartisan reproductive rights business crawl! We’ll hit local shops and cafés to share educational materials and QR codes that make it easy for people to learn about current reproductive health legislation, contact their elected representatives, and take action to protect reproductive freedom.

This is about meeting voters where they are — supporting local businesses while helping community members understand how access to contraception, abortion care, maternal health, and fertility services affects personal freedom and participation in democracy. No prior advocacy experience is needed; all materials and talking points are provided.

We’ll walk, talk, and connect — and yes, we’ll also stop for coffee, beer, mocktails, or whatever fuels your civic engagement along the way. Because protecting reproductive rights is serious work, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun while we do it!

Come help the League make reproductive freedom visible, accessible, and actionable in our community.

This event replaces our regularly scheduled February meeting.

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Board Meeting
2026-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 (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).

** On 2/16/26 we are meeting at 6:00 pm instead of the usual 6:30 pm**

St. Pete Beach Mayor and City Commissioner Candidate Forum
2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | St. Pete Beach City Hall, 155 Corey Ave, St. Pete Beach, Florida, 33706, United States
Candidates for St. Pete Beach Mayor and City Commissioner for District 3 will appear at a Candidate Forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area and the Pinellas Beaches Chamber of Commerce.

The Candidate Forum will provide voters with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the issues that matter most to the St. Pete Beach community ahead of the upcoming election, which is scheduled for March 10, 2026. Voters will be invited to submit questions both in advance of the forum and during the event. Submit questions ahead of time here.

The forum is free and open to the public. The Commissioner candidate forum is from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., followed by the Mayoral candidate forum from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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

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LWVSPA Program Planning
2026-02-07 10:15 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | President Barack Obama Main Library, 3745 9th Ave N, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33713, United States
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Every year, we solicit advocacy and educational issues from our members to set our “Program”, or priorities, for the next League year (May – April). This process happens during Program Planning, where teams present their issue, its importance, and their plan. Members vote on programs to be presented at our Annual Meeting.

Childcare will be available during the meeting; if you need that service, please fill out the form that appears on the RSVP confirmation page.

Madeira Beach City Commissioner Candidate Forum
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Madeira Beach City Hall, 300 Municipal Dr, Madeira Beach, Florida, 33708, United States
Candidates for Madeira Beach City Commissioner District 2 will appear at a Candidate Forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area and the Pinellas Beaches Chamber of Commerce.

The Candidate Forum will provide voters with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the issues that matter most to the Madeira Beach community ahead of the upcoming election, which is scheduled for March 10, 2026. Voters will be invited to submit questions both in advance of the forum and during the event. Submit questions ahead of time here.

The forum is free and open to the public. For more information, please email office@lwvspa.org.

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Kenneth City Mayoral Candidate Forum
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Kenneth City Community Hall, 4600 58th St. N., Kenneth City, Florida, 33709, United States
Candidates for Kenneth City Mayor will appear at a Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area.

The Candidate Forum will provide voters with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the issues that matter most to the Kenneth City community ahead of the upcoming election, which is scheduled for March 10, 2026. Voters will be invited to submit questions both in advance of the forum and during the event. Submit questions ahead of time here.

The forum is free and open to the public.

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

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