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HEALTH CARE ACCESS NOW SPEAKER ON MAY 20

The Health Care Committee invites everyone to come and hear Judith Warren, Executive Director of Health Care Access Now (HCAN), guest speaker for the evening. No need to be a committee member; all are welcome! Monday, May 20, 6 p.m. at Panera, Hyde Park Plaza, 3762 Paxton Ave. Please join us and learn more about health care access for our community. Visit their website to learn more about their work.

CELEBRATE WITH THE LWVCA AT OUR 2013 ANNUAL MEETING - THURSDAY, MAY 23

The annual meeting of the LWVCA is Thursday, May 23, in the Geier Room at Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church. Registration and social time begins at 5:15 pm, with dinner served at 6:00 pm. Join us as we celebrate our accomplishments from the past year! Spouses and guests are also welcome to join us. Dinner & Meeting is only $20 per person; Meeting only is $5. Remember to send in your reservations by May 17!

Our guest speaker will be Amy Searcy, Director of Elections, Hamilton County. We will also elect our Board for the coming year; receive reports on League activities; and approve our budget for 2013-2014. We hope to make this a festive event, along with conducting this very important business of the League.

FILM SCREENING MAY 30: IS YOUR LIFE TOO PLASTIC? BAG IT

The Natural Resources Committee recommends the documentary film: "Is Your Life Too Plastic? Bag It!" The film follows "everyman" Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic world. He decides to take a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics. Jeb's journey starts with simple questions: Are plastic bags really necessary? What are plastic bags made from? What happens to plastic bags after they are discarded? The film is showing Thursday, May 30, 7:30 pm at the Esquire Theater, 320 Ludlow Ave. RSVP to cincinnatipastplastic@gmail.com

COMMON CORE STANDARDS - COMING TO YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT

The LWVCA’s Education Committee has chosen to examine the Common Core State Standards in more depth.
The Committee plans to survey local school districts about their implementation of those Standards.

Download our Common Core Standards white paper as a PDF.

Welcome to the website of the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area

The League is a nonpartisan, grassroots political organization that works at the local, state, and national levels. Our mission is to encourage informed and active participation in government, to work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.

We are happy to share our resources and information with all our visitors, and we encourage your participation as an informed voter in your community. We also encourage you to click the "Join" button to become part of our group. Both men and women (over 18 years of age) are welcome in the League!

VOTER REGISTRATION NOTICE

You may register at any Bureau of Motor Vehicles office, any municipal building, any branch of the Hamilton County Public Library or at the Hamilton County Board of Elections, 824 Broadway.

Voter registration closes 30 days before a General, Primary or Special Election. To inquire about your voter registration or where you vote, contact the Board of Elections at: http://www.hamilton-co.org/BOE/.

Remember to bring proof of identity to the polls when you vote. You may use a current and valid government photo identification card, (for example, driver’s license) military ID, copy of a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or government document showing your name and current address. Note: You cannot use the notice the Board of Elections mailed to you.