Upcoming Events
 
Thursday, April 17 - 5:30 - 7:00 PM at 203 South 5th, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
As League of Women Voters' members, you are well aware that print journalism is disappearing at an alarming rate—whether national, regional, or local, independent newspapers are vanishing.  I am proud that our local league joined with others across the nation last year at the National Convention to ensure that the LWV organization nationwide includes a strong issue platform to advocate for legislation to protect local news.
 
As you all know, after many years, the much loved La Conner Weekly News ceased publication in December, leaving a gap in our community.  In response, a dedicated team has launched La Conner Community News, a nonprofit newspaper committed to delivering in-depth, independent coverage.  I have been fortunate to meet the new publisher Kari Mar and managing editor Staci Baird.   This new weekly paper is working to sustain local journalism through subscriptions, grants, and community support and we thought you'd be interested in hearing from them directly.
 
If you'd like to meet Kari and Staci and learn more about their vision for this non-profit news organization, please join us between 5:30 - 7.   Light refreshments will be served
 
Come for the news, stay for the company! We look forward to seeing you.  (Click here to see an article by Brier Dudley, Seattle Times reporter about this new publication)
 
Sat April 19th—“Newsies” Local News Night.  Come a little before the 7:30 performance of Theater Arts Guild's production of “Newsies” at McIntyre Hall.  We are collaborating with TAG to raise awareness and support of the community's local journalism.  We’ll have tables in the lobby to highlight their offerings—and we would love your help to staff the League’s table.
 
Sat May 3rd 10:00 - 1:00 pm at Skagit Valley College's Cardinal Center Multi-purpose Room.  We'll be conducting a ‘Getting to Know Our League’ orientation.  EVERYONE is invited to attend--members, non-members and potential future members.  Anyone wishing to have more information about our organization is invited to attend.  Watch for more information closer to the date—but if you’d like an overview of Everything You Want to Know About the LWV of Skagit Co and what we do, this is the event you won’t want to miss!
 
Mon May 19th at Burlington Haggen, 6:30 - 8:00 Our Annual Meeting!  This is a time for League business, celebration of our accomplishments, and preparation for the Skagit LWV's coming year.   And yes, there will be PRIZES!!  Get this date on your calendar and don't miss it!
 
 
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The Skagit Law Library is an amazing resource for Skagit County residents
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Sedro-Woolley Housing Forums
 
Sedro-Woolley has held 2 forums seeking input from residents on solutions to housing
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The Ins and Outs Our Ballots and Elections
Elections Manager Gabrielle Clay answers questions on how our election system works from preparing the ballots through counting the votes. 
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event on June 24, 2024
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Debate:  The Two Party Political System
A Collaboration with
Mount Vernon  High School Debate Team
Guest Debate Judges:
District Court Judge Paul Nielsen and
Skagit Valley College Department Chair
Claudia Avendano-Iberra
 
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Exploring Innovative Community Policing
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The Future of Local Journalism
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