Calendar of Events

League of Women Voters^®
of the La Crosse Area

We sponsor meetings and events for the public and League members

Date	Time	Place	Description
Tuesday, March 9, 2010	11:30 -1pm	Riverside Center North, Waterfront's Banquet Room, 332 Front St. S, La Crosse	Census 2010. Come join us at the Waterfront Restaurant to learn about this year's census. Did you know there is only a short form this year? Do you know who should fill out the form? And what happens if you don't fill it out? And what happens with all that data? A question and answer period will be included. Please contact Nancy Hill for reservations at nfhill@centurytel.net or 782-1753 by Friday, March 5. Although reservations are appreciated, the Waterfront will attempt to accommodate additional members, visitors and guests without reservations. The program and lunch are open to the community.
Saturday, March 27, 2010	8:30-11:00am	Days Inn and Conference Center 101 Sky Harbor Drive, La Crosse	Legislative Breakfast. Members and guests invited to join our local legislators or their representatives for breakfast and an update from Madison and Washington, DC. Registration 8:30 AM and Meeting at 9 AM. Please contact Nancy Hill for reservations at nfhill@centurytel.net or 782-1753 by Monday, March 22.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010	7:00 am - 8:00 pm	All polling places in Wisconsin	Spring Election.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010	12:00 - 1;00 pm	Riverside Center North, Waterfront's Banquet Room, 332 Front St. S	Jumping Aliens: Asian Carp. The invasive Asian Carp have been in the news as the DNR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials, fishermen and sports and nature lovers have fought to keep them out of the Great Lakes and other waterways. Recently appeals have gone to the Obama administration and courts in efforts to close the Chicago locks to prevent the fish from entering Lake Michigan. Speaker Pam Thiel, LWV member, is project leader and supervisor for the La Crosse U.S. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in Onalaska. Trained as a biologist, Pam has worked on preserving rivers in her work with U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, the principal federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats. Please contact Nancy Hill for reservations at nfhill@centurytel.net or 782-1753 by Friday, April 9. Although reservations are appreciated, the Waterfront will attempt to accommodate additional members, visitors and guests without reservations. The program and lunch are open to the community.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010	6:30-8:30 pm	La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St.	Earth Day Event: Mississippi River: Basin to Backyard The Impact of Stormwater Runoff. Everyone is welcome to attend Basin to Backyard + the Mississippi River and How You Can Help Improve the Vitality sponsored by the La Crosse Area League of Women Voters (LWV) and American Associated University Women (AAUW). This is part of the Earth Week celebration designed to help you learn how to make a lasting contribution to improve your local water quality and make a positive impact downstream. Join us for an informative evening with time for a panel discussion and Q & A following the discussion.

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