Events - Month View

Voter Registration at Carnegie Mellon University Volunteer Fair Rangos Ballroom Cohon University Center Contact Judy Clack to volunteer,voterservice@lwvpgh.org

All LWVPGH members are invited. Contact Judy Clack, voterservice@lwvpgh.org, to be added to the Agenda Listserv.

A community conversation series with Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Chief Larry Scirotto and presentations from, The Citizen Police Review Board (CRB): Their Roles, Responsibilities and Powers in partnership with the Alliance for Police Accountability (APA), the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch and The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday Sept 5 - Northside Partnership Project (NPP) 2610 North Maple St Pgh 15212 Thurs Sept 21 - Beulah Baptist Church, 201 Chalfont St, Pgh 15210 Thurs Oct 5 - Community Empowerment Association, 7120 Kelly St, Pgh 15208 Thus Oct 19 - Trinity AME Zion Church, 3105 Allendale St, Pgh 15204 Contact info: bpep.pittsburgh@gmail.com or call 412-212-8775

Wed. Sept. 6, 10:45 am – 1:00 pm, Voter Registration at LaRoche University Campus Center Square Zappala Campus Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh 15237. Need 2 more volunteers. Email: Judy Clack at voterservice@lwvpgh.org

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Food Distributions. Hand out voter education materials to all in either a drive-up or a walk-in line. Tues. Sept. 6, 2:30 – 5:00 pm, Oakland “Walk-in” at Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15260. Contact Judy Clack to volunteer: voterservice@lwvpgh.org

Voter Registration at Out of Darkness Walk (Suicide Prevention and Support) Highmark Stadium Contact Judy Clack to volunteer, voterservice@lwvpgh.org.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Food Distributions. Hand out voter education materials to all in either a drive-up or a walk-in line. Sat. Sept. 9, 9 – 11:30 am, North Side “Walk-in” at Pittsburgh King PreK-8, 50 Montgomery Place, Pittsburgh, 15212. Contact Judy Clack to volunteer: voterservice@lwvpgh.org

The LWVPGH Board of Directors meets on the second Monday of each month. Members are welcome to attend.

Sep. 12, 5:30 - 7:00PM Combating Mis and Disinformation (if you missed our presentation in the Spring you can see it on Ballot Box Basics) Information Every Voter Needs, a free webinar series open to the public by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania. These monthly webinars will discuss important topics like registering to vote, voting integrity, your polling place, voter ID requirements, election security, constitutional amendments, Pennsylvania government, and more. Pass it on Register to attend

Navigating and Understanding PA Courts and Judicial Elections Tuesday September 12 from 6pm to 7pm This event is a hybrid, both by zoom and in person at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main Branch in Oakland, 4400 Forbes Ave. Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC) is holding workshops this September that will provide voters with the information you need to get ready for the November elections that will include candidates for the appellate courts, Allegheny County courts as well as County offices and local government officials. You can register for these events with PMC through their website: https://www.pmconline.org/events

In September we will be discussing, "The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic," by Stephen Vladeck. The Non-Fiction Book Club meets on the third Friday of each month to discuss a selected book or topic. New members are welcome. Contact Joan to be added to the mailing list for this group. Location:For this meeting we will meet at Longwood, a residential community at Oakmont. If you wish, you may stay for lunch at the Grille cafeteria (cash only).

Voter Registration at Recovery Walk (Alcohol and Drug Recovery and Support) 1201 Waterfront Place, in parking lot across from Heinz History Center. Contact Judy Clack to volunteer, voterservice@lwvpgh.org.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Food Distributions. Hand out voter education materials to all in either a drive-up or a walk-in line. Sat. Sept. 16, 9 – 11:30 am, McKeesport “Drive-up” at Founders Hall Middle School, 1960 Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport, 15132. Contact Judy Clack to volunteer: voterservice@lwvpgh.org

Sun. Sept. 17, 9 am – 1 pm Voter Registration and Education Squirrel Hill Farmers Market in Beacon/Bartlett Parking Lot 5737 Beacon St., Pittsburgh, 15217 Volunteer with Barbara Grabowski, program@lwvpgh.org

A special election will be held on Tuesday, September 19 to fill a vacant seat PA House District 21. This is the district formerly represented by Sara Innamorato. All registered voters of any party who live in Distict 21 may vote in this special election. Polls in the district will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail-in voting will also be available for this election. See our "Special Elections" webpage for details and updates.

Speech, Press and Religion: Current First Amendment Challenges Tuesday September 19 at 10:00am Join the PCWP (Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics) for our annual commemoration of Constitution Day. Constitution Day also known as Citizenship Day is celebrated every September 17th in honor of the signing of the US Constitution on September 17th, 1787. On Tuesday September 19th, we will observe the day with a presentation from Jon Pushinshky, an ACLU cooperating attorney. To honor Constitution Day 2023, the PCWP invites you to join us for Speech, Press, and Religion: Current First Amendment Challenges. Jon Pushinsky, Chairperson of the Greater Pittsburgh ACLU Legal Committee, will speak about the challenges inherent in the U.S. Constitution‘s First Amendment and how it applies to college campuses. Chatham Students, Staff, and Faculty: Coolidge 134 Community Members: Virtual link will be provided upon registration. Registration is required Annie Guadagnino (412) 365 - 1878 pcwp@chatham.edu

Importance of Municipal Elections Tuesday September 19, 6-7pm; by zoom Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC) is holding workshops this September that will provide voters with the information you need to get ready for the November elections that will include candidates for the appellate courts, Allegheny County courts as well as County offices and local government officials. https://www.pmconline.org/events

Join us for a virtual panel discussion from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. on "The Importance of Municipal elections" to discuss the power of community involvement, civic engagement strategies, and the influence of municipal policies on broader regional and national issues. Municipal elections play a pivotal role in shaping the very foundation of our communities. From local policies to public services, these elections directly impact our day-to-day lives. As such, it’s crucial for us to understand the significance of these elections and actively participate in shaping the future of our municipalities. This panel will bring together a distinguished group of community leaders - including Lauren Cristella, President & CEO of the Committee of Seventy, Philadelphia Commissioner Chair Lisa Deeley, and Debbie Gross, President & CEO of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts - to discuss the power of community, involvement, strategies to encourage civic engagement, and the influence of municipal policies on broader regional and national issues.

Navigating and Understanding PA Courts and Judicial Elections Wednesday September 20 from 6pm to 7pm This event is a hybrid, both by zoom and in person at the Sharpsburg Community Library, 1212 Main Street, Sharpsburg. Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC) is holding workshops this September that will provide voters with the information you need to get ready for the November elections that will include candidates for the appellate courts, Allegheny County courts as well as County offices and local government officials. You can register for these events with PMC through their website: https://www.pmconline.org/events

A community conversation series with Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Chief Larry Scirotto and presentations from, The Citizen Police Review Board (CRB): Their Roles, Responsibilities and Powers in partnership with the Alliance for Police Accountability (APA), the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch and The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday Sept 5 - Northside Partnership Project (NPP) 2610 North Maple St Pgh 15212 Thurs Sept 21 - Beulah Baptist Church, 201 Chalfont St, Pgh 15210 Thurs Oct 5 - Community Empowerment Association, 7120 Kelly St, Pgh 15208 Thus Oct 19 - Trinity AME Zion Church, 3105 Allendale St, Pgh 15204 Contact info: bpep.pittsburgh@gmail.com or call 412-212-8775

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Food Distributions. Hand out voter education materials to all in either a drive-up or a walk-in line. Sat. Sept. 23, 9 – 11:30 am, Wilkinsburg “Drive-up” at 225 Penn Ave. (Lincoln Ave.), enter at corner with N. Trenton, Wilkinsburg, 15521. Contact Judy Clack to volunteer: voterservice@lwvpgh.org

Join us for the Fall Kick-Off meeting on Tuesday September 26 from 6:30 - 7 pm for light refreshments followed by our program "Gun Safety in a Free Society" from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. We are meeting at Sixth Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Murray Avenue and Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill. The street address is 1688 Murray Avenue. There is plenty of public parking nearby and the following bus lines stop at that intersection: The "61" series - 61A (North Braddock), 61B (Braddock/Swissvale), 61C (McKeesport/Homestead), 61D (Murray), 64 (Lawrenceville/Waterfront), 65 (Squirrel Hill), and 74 (Homewood/Squirrel Hill). For more information contact: Barbara Grabowski - program@lwvpgh.org; Nancy Naragon - development@lwvpgh.org; or Judy Diorio - membership@lwvpgh.org.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Food Distributions. Hand out voter education materials to all in either a drive-up or a walk-in line. Thurs. Sept. 28, 12 – 2:30 pm, Clairton “Drive-up” at Clairton Pool, 435 Fremont St., Clairton, 15025. Contact Judy Clack to volunteer: voterservice@lwvpgh.org