Lexington Freedom Train Lyceum Event: Network to Freedom by Dr. Alicestyne Turley. Professional soloists will perform period music. Find out more at https://www.lexfreedomtrain.org
Help represent LWV of Lexington at the DiverCity Festival! This festival celebrates the multitude of cultures that make up our wonderful city. This is a great place for LWV to reach out to all kinds of people to help them get registered, encourage voting, make people aware of their rights, and invite them to join our efforts to strengthen our democracy. Sign up for a shift on the Mobilize Platform.
LWVKY Annual Meeting Opening Dinner and Program. This year LWV of Lexington is hosting the LWVKY Annual Meeting right here in town! The theme is Women Defend Democracy. We hope to see all of our members there! RSVP by May 31.
LWVKY Annual Meeting from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, followed by the LWV of Lexington Annual Meeting from 4:00-5:30 PM. The theme is Women Defend Democracy. We hope to see all of our members there! RSVP by May 31.
NO KINGS MASS PROTEST organized by 50501, INDIVISIBLE, and other organizations. Find events on Mobilize.
Join the NAACP, the LWV, and Community Ventures for this information session with Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins.
Join our allies in speaking up for labor rights, migrant rights, voting rights, and all human rights this May Day. Find details and sign up on Mobilize.
LWV of Lexington Strategic Planning Meeting (6:00) followed by the regular monthly Business Meeting (7:00). All members are welcome to attend this virtual meeting! Register for the Zoom.
Speak up for our Representative Democracy! Join our allies in their opposition to the anti-voter SAVE ACT and other attacks on our institutions. Find out more details and RSVP on Mobilize.
Freedom Train Lyceum Event: Northern Underground Railroad Routes by Dr. Zak Leonard. Professional soloists will perform period music. Find out more at https://www.lexfreedomtrain.org
Represent the LWV of Lexington at the CivicLex Expo at Tates Creek High School from 8:15 AM -1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16. Register new voters, give out voting information, and educate students about ways the LWV of Lexington strengthens our civic life. Sign up for a shift on the Mobilize Platform Here.
Volunteers are encouraged to watch a voter registration training video on our website here: https://www.lwvlexington.com/voter-registration-1
Join KSVT for this first of a series of Rose Revival hearings. This event will explore why Kentucky lags behind in civic education and what can be done to ensure students graduate prepared for active citizenship. RSVP
Join a Hands Off! Event on this National Day of Mobilization! Join the LWV and our allies and speak out against attacks on our democratic institutions, our civil rights, and Congressionally authorized programs that support the well-being of Americans.
11 AM - 2 PM at the Capitol Steps in Frankfort KY, Hands Off! Event organized by 50501. Details on Mobilize HERE
3:00 PM at the Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Hands Off! Event organized by Progress Kentucky and the Indivisible Task Force Bluegrass. Details on Mobilize HERE.
Please note: A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
Freedom Train Lyceum Event: I Am A Man by Frank X Walker. Professional soloists will perform period music. Find out more at https://www.lexfreedomtrain.org
Join this In-Person Meeting to help LWV of Lexington reach a consensus on our Federal Judiciary Policy. Meeting Room B at the Central Library in Lexington.
The LWV is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our membership is open to people of every gender expression. We stand in solidarity with Trans and Non-binary people and oppose state sponsored attacks on Human Rights.
You can learn how to be a better ally to Transgender people from A4TE, Advocates for Transgender Equality.
On the final day of the 2025 General Assembly, let us join our voices to affirm for all that “We, the people, have a right to participate in decisions that affect us.” That is THE DEMOCRACY PRINCIPLE, and we will not let it be sacrificed or ignored.
All citizens and advocacy groups are invited to come and bring your friends and family members! A valid photo ID is required to enter the Capitol Building. Parking is available on site.
Let us know you are coming by signing up on the Mobilize Platform Here.
LWV of Lexington Business Meeting. All members are welcome to attend this virtual meeting! Register for the Zoom.
Congressman Andy Barr’s Constituents in the Sixth District are invited to express their questions and concerns about the recent proposals and developments in Washington - such as cuts to Medicaid, the firing of federal workers, access by unvetted individuals to American’s personal data, and more. Mr. Barr has been invited to this Town Hall to address these concerns. So far he has declined to attend, but hopefully he can be persuaded to change his mind. Contact Congressman Barr and ask him to attend the People’s Town Hall. Washington # 202-225-4706. Lexington office # 859-219-1366.
Join this Virtual Meeting to help LWV of Lexington reach a consensus on our Federal Judiciary Policy. March 19, 6:00 PM REGISTER for Zoom.
Represent the LWV of Lexington at the CivicLex Expo at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School from 8:15 AM -1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 19. Register new voters, give out voting information, and educate students about ways the LWV of Lexington strengthens our civic life. Sign up for a shift on the Mobilize Platform Here.
Volunteers are encouraged to watch a voter registration training video on our website here: https://www.lwvlexington.com/voter-registration-1
Join speakers from VoteRiders, the League of Women Voters of the US, and the Institute for Responsive Government to learn more about the far-reaching implications that the SAVE Act would have for voter engagement, registration, and election administration. CART and ASL interpreters will be provided. Register Here
Be a Light For Democracy! In anticipation of the President’s Address to Congress on March 4, LWV of Lexington and our partners will host a community gathering bringing people together in reflection, action, and solidarity. This event will offer a peaceful and unified space to come together for the health of our democracy, the future of our nation, and the well-being of all its people. Plan to join us in downtown Lexington on Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM at the STAND: Kentucky Suffragist Monument. We will use the Public Park area directly in front of and to the side of the monument. We will respect private property, so please do not go up the steps towards the Fifth Third Bank Building, or down the steps to the sunken patio and fountain area.
Our friends at the Christian Muslim Dialogue of Lexington, KY, invite you to their program, WELCOMING AND SUPPORTING LEXINGTON”S IMMIGRANTS.This is an in-person event to be held March 1, 10 AM- Noon at Hunter Presbyterian Church, 109 Rosemont Garden, Lexington. Full details can be found at cmdlex.org
LWV of Lexington Business Meeting. All members are welcome to attend this virtual meeting! Register for the Zoom.
Represent the LWV of Lexington at the CivicLex Expo at Lafayette High School from 8:15 AM -1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 26. Register new voters, give out voting information, and educate students about ways the LWV of Lexington strengthens our civic life. Sign up for a shift on the Mobilize Platform Here.
Volunteers are encouraged to watch a voter registration training video on our website here: https://www.lwvlexington.com/voter-registration-1
YOU ARE INVITED to dinner and conversation with Neil Volz, the co-director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. Neil was instrumental in passing Florida's 2018 referendum on restoring voting rights to those with felony convictions. Neil will also be the featured speaker for League Day at the Capitol on February 18. Please note: this will be a "Dutch Treat" event. Please RSVP HERE by Sunday, February 16.
Please note the Location of this event has changed to Ramsey’s Diner (Zandale location).
Join the League of Women Voters of Kentucky's League Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025. The theme is "Let Us Vote!"— addressing voting rights restoration and open primaries. Events will be both in person and virtual. Register for League Day here.
Join the LWV Birthday party on Facebook Live as we lift up our vision of a more equitable democracy. This vision includes abolishing the Electoral College to allow One Person, One Vote! This event will also be recorded if you need to check it out at a later time.
Join one of LWVKY’s Kick-off Calls on either Monday, February 10 at 6 PM ET/5 PM CT or Tuesday, February 11 at 6 PM ET/5 PM CT. This will be a chance to meet others who will be participating in League Day. We will review League's League in Action (LIA) app or help you upload it and use it to maximize your experience in Frankfort. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about key League legislative issues. Learn how to attend Legislative Committee Meetings and pair up with a buddy to schedule time to talk with your legislator. We will also answer any questions so you are all set for navigating what may be your first or hundredth time going to the Capitol. REGISTER HERE
Join one of LWVKY’s Kick-off Calls on either Monday, February 10 at 6 PM ET/5 PM CT or Tuesday, February 11 at 6 PM ET/5 PM CT. This will be a chance to meet others who will be participating in League Day. We will review League's League in Action (LIA) app or help you upload it and use it to maximize your experience in Frankfort. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about key League legislative issues. Learn how to attend Legislative Committee Meetings and pair up with a buddy to schedule time to talk with your legislator. We will also answer any questions so you are all set for navigating what may be your first or hundredth time going to the Capitol. REGISTER HERE
Join us for a this virtual Program in Real Life Civics. The 2025 KY Legislative Session is underway, so the time is right to learn how to make your voice heard more effectively. Our Speaker, Sharon Murphy, is a native of Lexington with a B.A. in Political Science and a Philosophy minor from the University of Kentucky. She earned a Master of Public Policy degree from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University. She has over five years of experience in public policy and community organizing. Register Here
LWV of Lexington Business Meeting. All members are welcome to attend this virtual meeting! Register for the Zoom.
Members and special friends have been invited to the LWV of Lexington Holiday Party. Check your email for details. Contact Sharon.stewart@lwvlexington.com to RSVP by Sunday, December 15.
The expungement clinic is a free event where people can get help with the legal process of removing a criminal conviction from public view. This clinic is sponsored by LWV of Lexington, in cooperation with Voices of Hope, Recovery Cafe Lexington, and Victory House Transitional Living. Recovery Cafe will provide light snacks and beverages. If you would like to help staff the League table or simply mingle with the attendees, please contact Tip Moody at tipton.mood@lwvky.org, or 859-354-5838.
