THINGS ARE HAPPENING...

Next Tuesday, February 25, the Commission on the Status of Women will be hosting a reception in the City Hall lobby just before the council meeting to kick off Women' History Month.  Join us as we celebrate with others across the city that are recognizing this month with special events.

Wednesday, March 5, is our regular board meeting.  Just a reminder that all members are always welcome to attend.  Email pres@lwvsantamonica.org for details.

Watch for your Invitation!  Our 7th Annual Women Who Shape Santa Monica reception is Thursday, March 27.  This is our celebration of Women's History Month.  Also, this year,  a celebration of our 80th birthday in Santa Monica. We will be gathering in the beautiful 10th floor penthouse of Ocean House.  Invitations will be out this week.

Then, Saturday, March 29th will be the Consensus Meeting for the LWVUS Agriculture Update Study.  We will be meeting in the Community Room at the Main Library.  What should be public policy around food production in the U.S.? Much more on this next month.  Background reading is available at Agriculture Update.
The questions we will be discussing are here.

A funeral mass for long time member Betty Mueller will be held on Saturday, February 22, 10:00a.m. at St. Monica's.  All are welcome.

A community memorial and celebration of Betty's life is being planned for sometime in March.  That information will be in an upcoming Update.

As the state legislature is back in session and bills are moving forward, we will be reactivating our Action Alert emails.  These will go to members, as needed, when requested.  To be placed on this list email league@lwvsantamonica.org.

An even faster way to be alerted is to like us on Facebook.  Action alerts are posted there as they are received.