| Date | Time | Place | Description |
|---|
| Tuesday, April 15, 2003 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48084 |
Prescription Drug Legislation.
Hear the efforts of both the State Republicans and Democrats address this concern to many of us.
|
| Thursday, June 12, 2003 |
6 pm |
|
Annual Meeting.
League of Women Voters of Troy Area has an annual meeting, social hour, and dinner where membership vote to ratify the budget, bylaws, and treasurer's reports as well as hold election of officers and directors.
|
| Monday, July 14, 2003 |
1pm-3pm |
Home of Karen Fabian |
OISD study committee meeting.
OISD study committee meeting. Regular meeting of the committee to study our intermediate school district and its relationship to our local school district. This is a direct extension of our Troy School District study when we printed a Know Your Schools book.
|
| Monday, July 21, 2003 |
9am-11am |
Home of Karen Fabian |
OISD study committee meeting.
OISD study committee meeting. Regular meeting of the committee to study our intermediate school district and its relationship to our local school district. This is a direct extension of our Troy School District study when we printed a Know Your Schools book.
|
| Wednesday, July 30, 2003 |
7pm-9pm |
Home of Ida Edmunds |
OISD study committee meeting.
OISD study committee meeting. Regular meeting of the committee to study our intermediate school district and its relationship to our local school district. This is a direct extension of our Troy School District study when we printed a Know Your Schools book.
|
| Monday, August 04, 2003 |
9:30am-11:30am |
Home of Karen Fabian |
OISD study committee meeting.
Regular meeting of the committee to study our intermediate school district and its relationship to our local school district. This is a direct extension of our Troy School District study when we printed a Know Your Schools book.
|
| Monday, August 11, 2003 |
9:30am-11:30am |
Home of Karen Fabian |
OISD study committee meeting.
OISD study committee meeting. Regular meeting of the committee to study our intermediate school district and its relationship to our local school district. This is a direct extension of our Troy School District study when we printed a Know Your Schools book.
|
| Tuesday, August 12, 2003 |
6:00pm-6:45pm |
Oakland Schools building |
OISD study committee tour of OS facilities.
Tour of the new Oakland Schools Building.
|
| Monday, August 18, 2003 |
9am-12pm |
Home of Karen Fabian |
OISD study committee meeting CANCELLED by speaker To be rescheduled..
Speaker: DiAnne Cagle Leitermann, Oakland Intermediate School Board member. OISD study committee meeting. Regular meeting of the committee to study our intermediate school district and its relationship to our local school district. This is a direct extension of our Troy School District study when we printed a Know Your Schools book.
|
| Monday, August 25, 2003 |
9am-12pm |
Home of Sue Gregorius |
Monthly Board Meeting and Program Planning.
Meeting of the board to formulate the program of national, state, county, schools, and local interest for the upcoming year. All members welcome.
|
| Friday, September 12, 2003 |
6:45pm-9pm |
Craft Tent at Troy Daze Fair, Boulan Park, Troy, MI |
New Citizens' Reception.
League will hold a friendly reception to welcome our newest citizens who have just been sworn in at a ceremony kicking off Troy Daze Fair. At the reception we will have forms they can fill out to register to vote. Refreshments will be provided by League members and Pepsi, one of the Fair sponsors.
|
| Thursday, September 18, 2003 |
6:00 pm |
Lutheran Church of the Master
3333 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI 48084 |
Kick-Off Meeting.
Join us for dinner at the first meeting of our new "year". Speaker: Tony Pallotta, former Troy Councilman for over 25 years, will talk about "Troy: Past, Present, and Future".
Cost: $7.00
RSVP and Information: Sue Gregorius 248.879.6284
|
| Monday, September 22, 2003 |
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Home of Karen Fabian, Committee Chair |
OISD Study Committee meeting.
Oakland Intermediate School District study committee meeting. Speaker: Jan Jopke, Superintendent of Troy School District.
Info and directions: Karen Fabian 248.828.3470
|
| Monday, September 29, 2003 |
12pm |
Bloomfield Township Library
1099 Lone Pine Road (at Telegraph)
Bloomfield Twp, MI |
Panel Discussion on the Patriot Act.
We can join the Oakland Area League of Women Voters for luncheon and panel of speakers about this timely topic. Cost for lunch and discussion is $12. Discussion only: $3. RSVP to webmaster@lwvoa.org by September 25. Call Sue Gregorius (LWVTA) to carpool at webmaster@lwvtroyarea.org.
|
| Monday, October 06, 2003 |
9am |
Home of Mary Roman |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors. All members are welcome. Questions? webmaster@lwvtroyarea.org.
|
| Thursday, October 16, 2003 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center Room 304
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48084 |
Monthly General Meeting open to the public.
Subject: Crisis Control in Troy
Speaker: Patrolman Jay Reynolds, member of the Special Response Unit for the Troy Police Department and a member of the Troy Volunteer Fire Department
|
| Monday, October 20, 2003 |
6:30pm |
Home of Karen Fabian |
OISD Study Committee meeting.
Monthly committee meeting.
Speaker to be announced.
|
| Monday, October 20, 2003 |
7:30pm |
Troy City Council chambers in Troy City Hall |
Proclamation for America Recycles Day in Troy.
City Council proclaims its support of the recycling efforts in Troy. League of Women Voters of Troy Area Natural Resources chair, Pam Brady, will speak to the issue of recycling and its importance in our society.
|
| Monday, November 17, 2003 |
6:30pm |
Home of Karen Fabian. |
Monthly meeting of the OISD Study Committee..
Speaker to be announced. This meeting may be superseded by the Monthly General Meeting. Check to be sure.
|
| Thursday, November 20, 2003 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48084
Room 304 |
Oakland Intermediate School District meeting for the general membership.
Speaker to be announced.
|
| Monday, January 05, 2004 |
9am |
Board meeting at the home of Nancy Scheffler. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
monthly board meeting
|
| Monday, January 12, 2004 |
12-5pm |
Wayne State University Law School |
Prospectives on Michigan Judicial Elections.
Symposium at Wayne State University sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Michigan and other groups.
|
| Monday, February 02, 2004 |
9am - noon |
Home of Chris Tarajos. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the Board of the League of Women Voters of Troy Area. Call President, Sue Gregorius, at 248.828.6284 for directions.
|
| Wednesday, February 11, 2004 |
7pm - 9pm |
Troy City Hall, 500 West Big Beaver, Troy, MI. |
COTHA Candidates Night.
The Council of Troy Homeowners' Associations will host a candidates' night for the Troy General Election. This is the first of three candidates nights planned for this election. LWV will be the second. Community Media will be the third.
|
| Thursday, February 19, 2004 |
12:30pm - 3:30pm |
Troy Community Center Room 302. |
Concurrence on Presidential Selection and National Program Planning.
The February meeting is our Concurrence on Presidential Selection and we will start on National Program Planning. We will have a discussion and then talk about the position. Discussion includes the electoral college, caucuses, the role of parties and media and more. We will send our approval or disapproval of the postion individually after the concurrence.
|
| Monday, March 01, 2004 |
9am - noon |
Home of Pam Brady |
LWV Troy Area Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly Board Meeting of the LWV Troy Area. Call Sue Gregorius, President, at 248.828.6284 for information.
|
| Saturday, March 06, 2004 |
9:30am - 11:30am |
Birmingham Unitarian Church
38651 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI |
Me? Run for public office???.
"Take the first step to local government leadership" panel discussion, with State Representative Fran Amos (Waterford) as the Keynote Speaker. Panel includes 5 local officials from around Oakland County. Information: 248.885.1034
|
| Wednesday, March 10, 2004 |
7pm - 9pm |
Troy City Hall in the Council Chambers, 500 West Big Beaver, Troy, MI. |
LWV Troy Area Candidates Forum and Ballot Proposals.
League of Women Voters of Troy Area Candidate's Forum for Mayoral and City Council Candidates. City Attorney, Lori Grigg Bluhm, will explain the 7 ballot proposals. The election is Monday, April 5, 2004.
|
| Monday, March 15, 2004 |
6pm - 8pm |
Community Media Network
1230 Souter South off Maple btn Rochester and Stephenson
Troy, MI |
Ballot Proposal 04-6 Program.
A one hour discussion of the Ballot Proposal 04-6 A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY SEVEN ACRES OF CIVIC CENTER PROPERTY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONFERENCE/HOTEL FACILITIES. In favor of the conveyence is Troy Chamber of Commerce, represented by Bill Kennis.
In opposition to the conveyence is Troy Citizens United Against Parkland Giveaways, represented by Brian Wattles. Moderator will be Charlie Langton. Everyone is welcome but seating is limited and on a first come first served basis.
Refreshments at 6:30pm. Audience questions will taken. For more info, call Sue at 248.879.6284.
|
| Saturday, March 27, 2004 |
9:30am |
Farmington Community Library
32737 W. 12 Mile Road
Farmington HIlls, MI |
Money, Organization & Media: Nuts and Bolts of Running a Campaign.
This is a followup workshop to the "Me? Run for Public Office??" workshop to give some insight to those who wish to run for a public office. Lunch is included in the fee. Call 248.647.1350 for information, or log on to the LWV Oakland Area website at http://www.lwvoa.org, or email them at: www.info@lwvoa.org.
|
| Thursday, April 01, 2004 |
10am - 9pm |
Troy Public Library, 510 West Big Beaver, Troy, MI. |
Earth Day Exhibit.
LWV Troy Area Natural Resources Chair, Pam Brady, will help everyone celebrate Earth Day the entire month of April with a special exhibit in one of the Library's glass display cases. It will focus on Michigan and its natural resources.
|
| Monday, April 05, 2004 |
7am - 8pm |
Troy's 31 precincts and absentee balloting. |
Troy General Election.
This election will determine the holders of the Troy offices of mayor and two council people, as well as the disposition of 6 Charter Amendments and 1 ballot proposal.
|
| Monday, April 05, 2004 |
7pm - 10pm |
Home of Anita. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the LWV Troy Area Board. Call Sue Gregorius, President, at 248.828.6284 for information.
|
| Tuesday, April 13, 2004 |
7pm |
Oakland Schools Building
Waterford, MI |
School Study Committee attending OISD board meeting.
The LWV TA School Study Committee will carpool from Karen F. home at 6:25pm to attend the Oakland Intermediate School District's monthly meeting. For info, call Karen at 248.828.3470.
|
| Thursday, April 15, 2004 |
7pm - 9pm |
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48084
Room 302 |
How Troy Commissions, Committees, and Boards are formed and staffed.
MEETING POSTPONED. CHECK THIS ONLINE CALENDAR OR WITH PRESIDENT SUE GREGORIUS FOR NEW DATE.
At our monthly general meeting in April and as an adjunct to our City Charter study committee we will explore how the Troy city commissions, committees, and boards are formed and how the volunteers are chosen to staff them. The meeting is open to the public. Speaker TBD. Call LWVTA President, Sue Gregorius for information at 248.879.6284.
|
| Monday, April 19, 2004 |
7:30pm |
Troy City Hall
City Council Chambers
500 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084 |
City Proclamation of LWV TA's 30th Anniversary.
LWV TA is celebrating its 30th year in Troy with a Proclamation from Troy City Council. LWV TA President, Sue Gregorius, will accept it on behalf of all LWV TA members.
An American flag is being flown April 19, 2004 over the United States Capitol in League's honor. That flag will become the official flag of the LWV TA in all its functions. Onward into the next 30 years of service to the community, county, state, and nation!
|
| Tuesday, April 20, 2004 |
3:30pm |
Food Bank of Oakland County
120 East Columbia
Pontiac, MI 48343 |
LWV TA in the Community.
LWV TA members, Nancy S and Pam B will give a presentation to the staff of the Food Bank of Oakland County explaining the functioning of the LWV TA in the community.
|
| Thursday, April 29, 2004 |
4pm - 8pm |
Kimball High School, 1500 Lexington Blvd, Royal Oak, MI. |
SOCRRA Recycling Jamboree.
A celebration of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, with games and information for children and adults. Held every other year for all residents of SOCRRA (Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority) communities: Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Pleasant Ridge, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Troy. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 for information.
|
| Saturday, May 01, 2004 |
9am - 1pm |
SOCRRA MRF, 995 Coolidge Hwy,(across from Meijers), Troy, MI. |
SOCRRA MRF Tours.
Free tours every half hour of the SOCRRA (Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority) MRF (Material Recovery Facility) which assembles, sorts, bundles, bales, and brokers out the recyclables that are collected at the 12 communities' (includes Troy) curbside collection. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 for information and reservations.
|
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 |
12-4pm |
Stage Nature Center
6685 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI |
Stage Nature Center Open House.
Pam Brady, LWV TA Natural Resources Chair, will be staffing a booth on water quality and healthy lawn and garden principles at the Stage Nature Center open house. Everyone is welcome. No reservations or charge.
|
| Monday, May 03, 2004 |
9am - noon |
Home of Nancy W. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Montly meeting of the LWV Troy Area Board. Call Sue Gregorius, President, at 248.828.6284 for information.
|
| Tuesday, May 11, 2004 |
6pm |
Troy School Administration Building
4400 Livernois south of Long Lake |
Troy School Board study committee meeting.
On the agenda this meeting is the discussion of the potential Oakland Intermediate School Board candidates with an eye to choosing who TSD will vote for.
|
| Tuesday, May 11, 2004 |
7pm |
Oakland Intermediate School District building
Waterford, MI |
Meeting of the Oakland Intermediate School District.
The LWV TA School Study Committee continues its observation of the board meetings of the OISD.
|
| Thursday, May 13, 2004 |
9am |
Troy School District Administration Building
4400 Livernois south of Long Lake |
Discussion of the upcoming election with Dr Jopke, Supt of Troy Schools.
Breakfast meeting with Dr Jan Jopke and some of the members of the Troy School Board to discuss the upcoming school election. Q and A will follow.
|
| Thursday, May 13, 2004 |
7:30pm |
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48084 |
Presentation to the Ethnicity Committee of Troy Daze.
LWV TA members Nitsa S and Hildred M will give a presentation to the Ethnicity Committee of Troy Daze explaining League's function and role in our community.
|
| Monday, June 07, 2004 |
9pm |
Home of Sue Gregorius |
LWV TA City Charter committee meeting.
Continuatin of discussion and study of Troy's city charter and its policies. Call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284 for more info.
|
| Tuesday, June 08, 2004 |
7pm |
Oakland Schools Building in Waterford. Carpool at 6:25pm from Karen's home. Call 248.828.3470 for information. |
Oakland Intermediate School District Board Meeting.
This is the first of two monthly board meetings of the Oakland Intermediate School District, which the LWV Troy Area School Study Committee is attending.
|
| Thursday, June 10, 2004 |
6pm |
Home of Sue R. |
LWV TA Annual Meeting.
This is the annual meeting of the LWV TA. Reports and discussion preceed dinner. Cost is $10. Call Sue Gregorius for info and reservations. 248.879.6284
|
| Friday, June 11, 2004 |
1pm |
Visions Unlimited
Farmington Public Schools
22915 Commerce Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48335 |
School Study Committee visits Vision Unlimited.
The LWV TA School Study Committee will have a field trip to Visions Unlimited, of Farmington Public Schools and Oakland Intermediate School District. We will be carpooling.
Call Karen F at 248.828.3470 for information.
CANCELLED
|
| Monday, June 14, 2004 |
7am-8pm |
Your local school precinct or absent voter balloting |
Troy School Election.
Troy School Board Election. Voting for 1 two year seat, 2 four year seats, a Troy School District bond proposal, and 3 seats on the Oakland Community College Board of Trustees.
Please visit http://www.lwvoa.org for the Voter's Guide for the OCC candidates.
|
| Monday, June 28, 2004 |
9am |
Home of Karen, School Study Committee chair. |
Regular meeting of the School Study Committee.
Continuing the study of the Oakland Intermediate School District. Determination of what the expanded study is to include.
|
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 |
7pm |
Oakland Intermediate School District office building in
Waterford, MI |
School Study Committee meeting.
The LWV TA School Study Committee continues its study of the Oakland Intermediate School District and is attending the first of the two monthly board meetings. Carpool from Karen's at 6:25pm. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info.
|
| Tuesday, August 03, 2004 |
7am - 8pm |
Your city voting precinct or use absent voter ballot by sending the city clerk an absent voter ballot application and returning it completed before the close of polls on election day. |
Primary Election.
Election for several offices:
U.S. Representative in Congress (all districts)
State Representative (all districts)
County Commissioners
County Offices -- Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Drain Commissioner
Circuit Court Judges
District Judge (some districts)
Township offices (some townships)
Local ballot proposals (some districts)
Allow ample time for an absent voter ballot to reach the clerk's office.
The last day to register for this election is Tuesday, July 6, 2004.
|
| Tuesday, August 10, 2004 |
7pm |
Oakland Intermediate School District Building
Waterford, MI |
OISD Board Meeting.
The LWVTA School Study Committee will meet at Karen's home at 6:25pm to carpool to the OISD board meeting. Info: Karen at 248.828.3470
|
| Thursday, August 12, 2004 |
7:30pm |
Oakland Intermediate School District building
Waterford, MI |
Meeting with OISD Superintendant, Vickie Markavitch and Board secretary, Pan Godcheaux.
Meeting with OISD school superintendant and board member to introduce ourselves and get a general dialog started.
Noncommittee members call Karen at 248.828.3470. Carpool from Karen's at 6:55pm.
|
| Friday, September 17, 2004 |
6:45pm |
Troy Daze Fair
Entertainment and Utility Tents
Boulan Park
west off Crooks south of Wattles
Troy, MI |
Swearing In Ceremony and Reception for New Citizens.
About 50 new citizens will be sworn in at Troy Daze Fair. The LWVTA will host a reception for them and their families after the program and will help the new citizens register to vote.
|
| Thursday, September 30, 2004 |
6:30 pm |
Lutheran Church of the Master
3333 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI 48084 |
LWV TA Kickoff Dinner and Program.
Dinner meeting to kick off our new year of activities. Speaker will be John Pappageorge, Michigan State Representative, 41st District. Subject: "My years in the Michigan State Legislature: What Worked, What Didn't Work, and Why"
Nominal charge to cover pizza dinner costs.
|
| Monday, October 04, 2004 |
9am - 11:30am |
Sue Gregorius' home. Call 248.879.6284 for directions. |
Board meeting.
Monthly Board meeting of the League. All members welcome.
Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for more information.
|
| Thursday, October 14, 2004 |
6:30-9pm |
Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48084 |
Recycling Workshop for Residents.
A workshop, "Everything You Wanted to Know about Recycling", hosted by Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (of which Troy is a member) staff. Free for residents. Register to Karen Bever at 248.288.5150.
|
| Saturday, October 16, 2004 |
1pm |
Troy Historical Museum
60 West Wattles
Troy, MI 48098 |
100 years of woman's suffragette movement.
Women throughout American history and the roles they've played in making our country great. CANCELLED.
|
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 |
7pm |
At an AAUW member's home. |
LWV TA history and mission.
The League of Woman Voters of Troy Area will make a presentation to the American Association of University Women about our history and mission in the community as well as a short history of voting.
|
| Thursday, October 21, 2004 |
7pm-8:30pm |
Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48084 Room 303 |
Monthly General Meeting.
"Boards, Commissions, Committees...How They Are Formed, Staffed, and Responsibilities". Speakers are Councilmembers Robin Beltramini and Martin Howrylak (invited). The public is welcome. Admission is free and reservations are not required. For information: Sue 248.879.6284.
|
| Tuesday, October 26, 2004 |
7pm |
Oakland Schools Building, Waterford, MI |
Attending second of two monthly meetings of OISD.
Attending the second of two monthly board meetings of the Oakland Intermediate School District Board meetings. Carpool from Karen's at 6:5pm. Call first to confirm: 248.828.3470.
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| Monday, November 01, 2004 |
9am-11am |
Home of Pam. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly Board Meeting to be held at member, Pam's, home. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for details. All members welcome but only board members can vote.
|
| Tuesday, November 02, 2004 |
7am - 8pm |
Vote in your city precinct or by absent voter ballot which requires submission of an absent voter ballot application submitted to the Troy City Clerk's office. |
State (and National) General Election.
President/Vice President
U.S. Representative in Congress (all districts)
State Representative (all districts)
State Board of Education (2 seats)
University of Michigan Regents (2 seats)
Michigan State University Trustees (2 seats)
Wayne State University Governors (2 seats)
Justice of the Supreme Court
Judge of the Court of Appeals
Judge of the Circuit Court
Judge of the District Court
Judge of Probate
County Offices
Township Offices
Two State of Michigan ballot proposals
Allow ample time for an absent voter ballot to reach the clerk's office.
See lwvtroyarea.org for where to go for nonpartisan voter information.
The last day to register to vote for this election is October 4, 2004.
|
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 |
7pm |
Oakland Schools Building in Waterford. |
OISD second Tuesday of the month board meeting.
The LWV TA school study committee will be meeting at Karen's at 6:25pm to carpool to the first of the two monthly board meetings of the Oakland Intermediate School District. Call Sue aat 248.879.6284 if you want to join us or have questions.
|
| Wednesday, November 10, 2004 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48083 |
LWV TA presentation to the COTHA group.
LWV TA will do a presentation to the Council of Troy Homeowners Association on League's history and mission in the community as well as a short history on voting.
|
| Monday, November 15, 2004 |
7:30pm |
Troy City Hall, Council Chambers, 500 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 |
Proclamation of America Recycles 2004 in Troy.
Troy City Council Proclamation of Americal Recycles 2004 in Troy will be made. Accepting the proclamation on behalf of all Troy residents will be LWV Troy Area Natural Resources Chair, Pam Brady, who will speak briefly to the issue of the expanded paper recycling curbside that is now in effect. She will be handing out binders of recycling information used at the recent Troy Recycling Workshop to the Troy City Council Members and Cindy Stewart and hopefully one to the Troy Library for reference and the residents' use.
|
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 |
7pm-8:30pm |
Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48084 Room 303 |
Monthly General Meeting.
Great Lakes Position Update. This is concurrence to update our position on the Great Lakes. Voting by League of Women Voters only but the public is welcome. Facilitator: Pam. For information call: Sue 248.879.6284.
|
| Monday, December 06, 2004 |
9am |
Home of Pat. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Our monthly board meeting will at Pat's. Everyone is welcome but only board members can vote. Call Sue for information at 248.879.6284.
|
| Sunday, December 12, 2004 |
4:30 pm |
Ida's for appetizers, making merry, and caroling. Dinner at Camp Ticonderoga at 6:15pm where we can order off the menu. |
League of Women Voters of Troy Area Annual Party.
This is our annual holiday get together. It involves appetizers and caroling at a member's home and then dinner at Camp Ticonderoga for those who wish it. For Leaguers and their guests.
|
| Tuesday, December 14, 2004 |
7pm |
Oakland Schools Building in Waterford. |
OISD second Tuesday board meeting observation.
The LWV TA school study committee plans to attend the first of the two monthly meetings of the Oakland Intermediate School District. Carpool from Karen's at 6:25pm. Call Sue to confirm at 248.879.6284.
|
| Monday, January 03, 2005 |
9am |
At member Nancy S.'s home. |
Monthly Board Meeting and Program Planning.
This is our monthly board meeting. Everyone is welcome if the hostess has room but only board members can vote. Call Sue for information at 248.879.6284. Please bring a lunch as we will ask board members to stay for program planning.
|
| Wednesday, January 12, 2005 |
1pm-2:30pm |
Troy Athens High School |
Eighth Grade Career Fair.
League Natural Resources Chair, Pam Brady, will host a table on Natural Resource careers for Troy Schools' 8th graders to learn more about fields in Natural Resources and the courses of instruction needed to excel in them.
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| Thursday, January 13, 2005 |
1pm-2:30pm |
Troy Athens High School Cafeteria |
Eighth Grade Career Fair.
League Natural Resources Chair, Pam Brady, will host a table on Natural Resource careers for Troy Schools' 8th graders to learn more about fields in Natural Resources and the courses of instruction needed to excel in them.
|
| Thursday, January 20, 2005 |
11am |
Troy Community Center Room 301 |
Monthly General Meeting.
The topic of our monthly general meeting is "Foster Care..a Personal View...the Story of a Foster Mother". Sandra Sorensen will be our guest speaker and those who wish can join us for lunch afterward.
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| Sunday, January 23, 2005 |
noon - 4pm |
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48083 |
Troy Community Kaleidoscope.
League of Women Voters will participate in the Troy Community Kaleidoscope by hosting a booth and helping youngsters make patriotic crafts at this winter community fair.
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| Sunday, January 23, 2005 |
noon-4pm |
Troy Commumity Center
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48083 |
SOCRRA Healthy Lawn and Garden and Recycling Education Outreach.
Come to the SOCRRA booth, hosted by Pam Brady and other SOCRRA volunteers to learn about healthy lawn and garden practices and the latest in recycling in Troy. Informative flyers will be available.
|
| Monday, January 24, 2005 |
1pm-3pm |
Home of Sue. Call 248.879.6284 for directions. |
City Committee Meeting.
This marks the resumption of the League's city committee meetings in the new year. Speaker will be Robin Beltramini, Troy Mayor Pro Tem. Meeting will discuss current events that impact the city and its charter. For information, call Sue at 248.879.6284.
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| Monday, February 07, 2005 |
9am |
Home of Hildred. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
The monthly board meeting will be held at 9am. All Leaguers are welcome but only board members may vote on the items requiring board approval. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for information.
|
| Monday, February 14, 2005 |
9am - 11am |
Troy Community Center
Room 403 |
Legislative Interview.
League members will be interviewing State Representative Robert Gosselin, R, District 41 on questions predetermined by the LWV Michigan. Open to preregistered League members only. Questions: Pam 248.689.2310
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| Monday, February 14, 2005 |
11am |
Troy Community Center
Room 403 |
Review committee of the bylaws of the LWV Michigan.
There will be a short meeting of the LWV Troy Area bylaws committee to review the bylaws of the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Those interested will be sent the bylaws in advance so that we can discuss them at the meeting. Call Pam for info: 248.689.2310
|
| Thursday, February 17, 2005 |
1:15pm |
Troy Police Department |
Tour of the Troy Police Department.
The League February monthly general meeting will be to tour the new Troy Police Department headquarters. All who are interested should meet in the front lobby of the Police Headquarters. Note: you must enter the lobby from the outside of the building. There is no internal connector for walking traffic from city hall. Call Pam for details. 248.689.2310
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| Saturday, February 19, 2005 |
10am - 1pm |
Bloomfield Twp Library
1099 Longe Pine Road at Telegraph
Bloomfield Twp |
Alliance for Better Campaign.
Roundtable discussion with television time highlighted. Open to preregistered League members.
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| Monday, March 07, 2005 |
9am |
to be determined |
Monthly Board Meeting.
This is the monthly board meeting. Everyone is welcome. Please check in advance with the hostess. Call Sue for information: 248.879.6284
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| Thursday, March 10, 2005 |
9:30am |
County Commissioners Meeting Room at the Oakland County Courthouse Building
1200 North Telegraph
Pontiac, MI |
Proclamation of League Week in Oakland County.
The Oakland County Commissioners will proclaim League Week in Oakland County. League of Women Voters of Troy Area and League of Women Voters of Oakland Area are the two Leagues that represent all of Oakland County.
Carpool from Nancy W at 8:30am. Let us know if you wish to attend so we can call you if there is a snow day cancellation. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for details. Open to League members.
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| Friday, March 11, 2005 |
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Freedom House, Detroit |
Tour of Freedom House.
Tentative: League's monthly meeting will be to tour Detroit's Freedom House. More details later. THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED TEMPORARILY. WATCH THE CALENDAR FOR NEW DATE AND TIME.
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| Thursday, March 17, 2005 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Avenue, Troy. Room 303 or check the board or desk for room number. |
Monthly General Meeting.
We will be familiarizing ourselves and discussing the new election laws and how they pertain to us in Troy. All Troy residents and prospective members are welcome.
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| Monday, April 04, 2005 |
9am |
Home of Sue G. Call 248.879.6284 for directions. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly board meeting of the League of Women Voters of Troy Area. All members are welcome to attend if the hostess has room. Call with your rsvp or for info to Sue at 248.879.6284.
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| Thursday, April 07, 2005 |
7-8:30pm |
Troy Schools Services Building, 4420 Livernois Road, east side, between Wattles and Long Lake Roads. Follow the road for the School Administration Building and turn left at the fork in the road. |
Troy School Board Candidates Night.
Everyone is welcome to come to the Troy Schools Candidate Night. Two four year seats are up for election and there are three candidates. Also there will be information on the bond renewal proposal which is also on the ballot. Questions, in writing, for the candidates will be taken from the audience. The event will be cablecast on TS-TV Comcast Channel 58 and WOW Channel 15 at noon and 7pm the weekends of April 15, 22, and 29. There are voter guides available for this election at the Library, City Clerk's Office, all the schools, Niles Education Center, and the Troy Schools Administration Building. They and the event are free.
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| Thursday, April 21, 2005 |
7pm |
Home of Pat. Call 248.879.6284 for directions and information. |
Monthly General Meeting.
Leaguers will be viewing the HBO movie, "Iron Jawed Angels" which depicts the origins of women's right to vote and the beginning of the League of Women Voters.
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| Friday, April 22, 2005 |
all day |
Everywhere in the United States. |
Earth Day 2005.
Earth Day 2005. Pledge to do something good for Mother Earth.
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| Monday, April 25, 2005-Saturday, April 30, 2005 |
varied |
SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility, 995 Coolidge Hwy, Troy |
Earth Day tours of the MRF.
Tours will be given at various times durig the week and Saturday. Come see where Troy's recyclables go and how they are separated and prepared for further processing. Learn what they are made into and why it is so important to the environment to recycle. Free. Register by calling 248.288.5150 to make sure there are enough tour guides on hand.
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| Saturday, April 30, 2005 |
11am-1pm |
Blomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 |
April Meeting of the League of Women Voters of Oakland Area on Health Care Issues.
"Accessibility, Availability, Accountability: Creating a Win/Win Format"
Speaker: Roberta Adams
Refreshments will be served. Kosher for Passover choices will be available.
There is no charge for the event.
Roberta Abrams currently heads the health care consultig firm RBA Consults. Formerly, she served as Clinical Director for Women's and Children's Health of Arcadia Health Care, she was an adjunct faculty member at Madonna University, and has acted as a health services consultant, administrator, and coordinator for a variety of organizations including the Henry Ford Health Care System. She has published a number of articles on women's health care issues, she is a distinguished lecturer, and has been honored for her advocacy efforts by the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses. Ms. Abrams is a member of the League of Women voters of the Oakland Area.
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| Monday, May 02, 2005 |
9am |
Home of Nancy W. Call 248.879.6284 for directions |
Monthly Board Meeting.
This is the monthly board meeting of the LWW Troy Area. All members are welcome if the hostess has room. Call her with an rsvp.
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| Tuesday, May 03, 2005 |
7am - 8pm |
Polling locations around Troy have been determined by the Troy City Clerk's office and will be the same for all elections. Check the city website at http://www.ci.troy.mi.us or call the city clerk's office at 248.524.3316 or refer to the Voter Identification Card sent to all registered voters in Troy. |
Troy Schools Election.
This is the annual election of the Troy Board of Education. Two seats are up for election. The ballot includes a millage renewal question. Call the Troy City Clerk at 248.524.3316 or the Troy Schools at 248.823.4000 for information.
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| Thursday, May 19, 2005 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48083 Room 303 on May 19 and Room 305 otherwise. |
International Relations Study Meeting.
We will be attending the Sherwin Wine lectures at the Troy Community Center each Thursday in May to learn more about international relations. In lieu of our monthly general meeting on May 19 we will hear Rabbi Wine talk on Korea. You are welcome to join us. The lectures are free but you must register with the library which is sponsoring the lectures. Call 248.524.3538.
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| Friday, May 20, 2005-Sunday, May 22, 2005 |
times vary |
Holiday Inn West, Lansing, MI |
State Convention.
League of Women Voters of Michigan will be holding its biannual state convention. Please call President, Sue G, at 248.879.6284 if you are a LWV TA member and wish to attend or require more information. All LWV TA members are automatically members of the LWV Michigan.
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| Thursday, June 09, 2005 |
6pm |
Home of Sue R. |
Annual Meeting.
Annual Meeting of the League. The evening will include portfolio reports, approval of bylaws and budget, directions to the Board, dinner and dessert. RSVP to Sue G at 248.879.6284. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. It will be a fun and informative evening.
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| Saturday, June 11, 2005 |
9am |
Home of Karen. |
School Study Committee.
Regular weekly Monday meeting of the School Study Committee.
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| Monday, June 27, 2005 |
9am |
Home of member, Karen. |
School Study Committee.
First meeting of the school study committee for the summer. Parameters, mission, and goals may be set for this round of study. For info call Karen at 248.828.3470.
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| Monday, July 11, 2005 |
10am |
Home of Karen |
School Study Committee.
Regular weekly meeting of the school study committee. Call Karen for information at 248.828.3470.
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| Monday, July 18, 2005 |
9am |
Home of Karen. |
School Study Committee.
Regular weekly meeting of the school study committee.
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| Thursday, July 21, 2005 |
7pm - 8pm |
Community Media Network Studios
1230 Souter (south of Maple, east of Rochester Road
Troy |
Troy...On The Road To Where?.
Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League, will lead a discussion about the challenging economic times of today. All residents are welcome to attend! Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions abut the job market, road planning and maintenance, service provided by the City of Troy, and other issues facing Michigan cities. This program will be televised on Comcast Channel 52 and WOW Channel 18 at times to be determined.
For information call Karen at 248.828.3470.
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| Monday, July 25, 2005 |
9am |
Home of Karen. |
School Study Committee.
Regular weekly meeting of the school study committee.
For info call Karen at 248.828.3470.
|
| Monday, August 01, 2005 |
9am |
Home of Karen. |
School Study Committee.
Regular weekly meeting of the school study committee. For info call Karen at 248.828.3470.
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| Monday, August 08, 2005 |
9am |
Home of Karen. |
School Study Committee.
Last regular meeting of the school study committee. Call Karen for information at 248.828.3470.
|
| Monday, August 29, 2005 |
9am |
Home of Sue. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly Board Meeting of the League of Women Voters of Troy Area. Home of Sue. Call 248.879.6284 for more info. All members welcome if space allows. Call Sue for directions.
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| Tuesday, August 30, 2005 |
6:00pm-9pm |
Lutheran Church of the Master
3333 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI 48084 |
Annual Kickoff Dinner and Program.
Join us for our annual kick off dinner of pizza, salad, dessert, and beverages and hear our speaker, Jack Lin, Deputy Director of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly the INS) or Carol Jenifer talk on Immigration and Naturalization Laws and Issues and what it takes for the person to get to the point we see them at the Troy Daze Swearing In Ceremony for New Citizens.
Questions and answers to follow speaker's presentation.
Cost is $7/person. Information and/or RSVP: Sue at 248.879.6284.
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| Thursday, September 08, 2005 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center, Room 305 |
Sherwin Wine lecture on China.
Join Rabbi Sherwin Wine as he lectures on China. This is instead of an International Relations League meeting. The lectures are free but you need to register at the Troy Library at 248.524.3538.
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| Thursday, September 15, 2005 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center Room 305 |
Sherwin Wine Lecture on India.
Join Rabbi Sherwin Wine as he lectures on India. This is instead of an International Relations League meeting. The lectures are free but you need to register at the Troy Library at 248.524.3538.
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| Friday, September 16, 2005 |
6:30pm |
Boulan Park, west off of Crooks north of Big Beaver Road, in Troy |
New Citizens Reception and Help with Registering to Vote.
The League of Women Voters of Troy Area hosts a reception for the newly sworn in citizens during Troy Daze. They also help them register to vote in their new country.
Call Pam Brady at 248.689.2310 for more info.
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| Saturday, September 17, 2005 |
4pm - 8pm |
Boulan Park, west off of Crooks, north of Big Beaver Road |
City booth at Troy Daze.
Bring your recycling and healthy lawn and garden questions to the city booth at Troy Daze and the Troy's Resource Recovery Coordinator, Vicki Richardson, and League's Natural Resources Chair, Pam Brady, will help you with ideas and answers. Free with paid parking or free walk or bike in.
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| Monday, September 19, 2005 |
from Sept 1 thru November 15 |
All over America and at Troy City Council Chambers, Troy City Hall, 500 West Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48084 |
America Recycles 2005.
Here is a celebration by the residents of America who have and continue to commit to recycling. On September 19, Troy City Council will issue a Proclamation proclaiming America Recycles Day in Troy 2005. Pam Brady, LWVTA Natural Resources Chair will receive it on behalf of all Troy recyclers! Remember to recycle. Don't waste a good thing! Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!
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| Monday, September 19, 2005 |
12 noon lunch, 1pm discussion |
Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill at Bates Street
Birmingham, MI |
LWVOA Fall Luncheon.
Join the League of Women Voters of Oakland Area at their fall luncheon followed by a Panel Discussion on Children At Risk, featuring three specialists in the area. Open to the public. $15 for lunch and discussion. $3 for discussion only. Please call 248.548.1097 or visit the website at http://www.lwvoa.org for more info or to register.
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| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 |
7:30pm |
Troy Historical Museum
Old Troy Church at the Museum |
School Days.
Attend the Troy Historical Society's monthly meeting on how Troy schools got started. THS Membership will get you in free, others will be charged $5. This is in lieu of League's monthly September General meeting.
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| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 |
6:30-9pm |
Pleasant Ridge Community Center
4 Ridge Road
Pleasant Ridge, MI |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Are you concerned about what and how to recycle? Would you like to learn about new items that can be placed in your recycling bin? Do you want to know why certain things can't currently be recycled? Would you like to tour the recycling facility to see how recyclables are sorted and baled? If so, then this workshop is for you! The workshop is free but you must register by calling SOCRRA at 248.288.5150. Team taught with SOCRRA personnel and LWVTA Natural Resources chair, Pam Brady.
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| Thursday, September 29, 2005 |
7pm-9pm |
City of Troy
City Council Chambers
500 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084 |
City General Election Candidate's Night.
Come and meet the candidates running for Troy City Council. Ask them questions in writing and hear and compare their answers. In addition, the Troy city attorney, Lori Grigg Bhuhm, will speak to the charter amendments that will be on the ballot as well. The meeting is free and open to the public. No reservations are needed. It will be televised on WTRY (Troy's Government Channel). Dates and times to be determined. Stay tuned for that information.
Be sure to read the League of Women Voters Troy Area Voter's Guide which will be available online here and in the Library, City Hall, and other locations in the city.
|
| Monday, October 03, 2005 |
9am |
Home of Hildred. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly Board meeting of the League of Women Voters of Troy Area. Call 248.362.3577 for directions or more information. CANCELLED
|
| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 |
7:30pm |
Troy Historical Museum
Old Troy Church at the Museum |
From the City Manager's Office.
Attend the Troy Historical Society's monthly meeting on how Troy's city manager/council form of government works. THS Membership will get you in free, others will be charged $5. This is in lieu of League's monthly October General meeting.
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| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center Room 302 |
Monthly General Meeting.
League School Study Committee update. Come and learn what the School Study Committee has learned from their studies this past summer. Perhaps we will meet Interim Troy School Board Superintendent, Barbara Fowler, too.
They may discuss the League of Women Voters of Troy Area School Financing Position. Call Sue for more information: 248.879.6284. POSTPONED
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| Tuesday, November 01, 2005-Wednesday, November 30, 2005 |
library hours |
Troy Public Library display case to the left of the entrance to the adult reading section and the right of the circulation desk |
United Nations Library Display.
Take a moment at the Library to catch up on the United Nations at this informative display by our International Relations chair, Nitsa. Guaranteed you will learn something new.
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| Monday, November 07, 2005 |
9am |
Home of Pat |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly board meeting of the League of Women Voters of Troy Area. Call 248.879.6284 for more information. Members are welcome as space in the hostess' home allows.
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| Tuesday, November 08, 2005 |
7am-8pm |
31 Precincts around the city of Troy |
City General Election.
This is the first of the biennial elections to be held for Troy city council. Remember to vote. Democracy is not a Spectator Sport!
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| Tuesday, November 22, 2005 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center Room 302 |
Monthly General Meeting.
Subject of the program to be determined. The program is free and open to Troy residents and prospective members. Call Sue for information at 248.879.6284.
|
| Monday, December 05, 2005 |
9am |
Location to be determined. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly board meeting of the League. Members and visitors are welcome if space allows. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for information.
|
| Sunday, December 11, 2005 |
3pm |
Home of Ida |
League's Holiday Party.
This is the annual League holiday party. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for information and directions. For members and guests only.
|
| Monday, January 09, 2006 |
9am |
Home of Nancy S. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly board meeting of the League. It is open to members and visitors as space allows. Call Sue for information: 248.879.6284.
|
| Thursday, January 19, 2006 |
7:30pm |
Troy Historical Museum at the Old Troy Church, Wattles Road west of Livernois |
Up From Black Bottom.
Historian Daniel Baxter has completed extensive research on Dr. Ossian Sweet and other African Americans from Michigan. Lecture is free for Historical Society members. Public welcome: $5 at the door.
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| Tuesday, January 24, 2006 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center Room 302 |
Monthly General Meeting.
Program subject to be determined. Program free and open to all Troy residents and prospective members. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for information. PROGRAM POSTPONED.
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| Monday, January 30, 2006 |
1pm |
Home of Sue. Call 248.879.6284 |
City Charter Committee Meeting.
What's new in the city government. Guest speaker: City Councilperson Robin Beltramini. Everyone is welcome. Call hostess Sue G. at 248.879.6284 for directions.
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| Monday, February 06, 2006 |
9am |
Home of Chris. Call 248.828.3957 for directions. |
Monthly Board Meeting and Program Planning.
Monthly board meeting of the League. Members and visitors are welcome based on available space. Call Sue for information at 248.879.6284. Members, bring lunch. Chris will have dessert after which we will do Program Planning for 2006.
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| Saturday, February 11, 2006 |
11am-2pm |
Recreational Sports Incorporated (REI)
Big Beaver at Rochester (SW corner mall) |
Recycling.
Come in and ask any camping or other recycling questions.
|
| Tuesday, February 28, 2006 |
6pm-9pm |
Royal Oak Senior Citizen Center
3500 Marais
Royal Oak |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
The Workshop will focus on recycling and the whys and hows and what's new of it. Class is free and includes a notebook with many interesting facts, resources, and recycling ideas included in it. Call Kathy Hyde, SOCRRA, to register at 248.288.5150 or Pam Brady at 248.689.2310.
WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE.
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| Monday, March 06, 2006 |
9am |
Home of Nancy W. Call 248.641.8511 for directions. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
This is the monthly board meeting of the League. It is open to the general membership and visitors based on space availability. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for information.
|
| Saturday, March 11, 2006 |
10:30-11:30am |
The Troy Historical Museum in the Old Troy Church on Wattles west of Livernois |
Women Who Changed America.
A protrayal of both Mrs Haviland who served as stationmaster on the Underground Railroad, and Sarah Edmonds, who served inthe Union army disguised as Private Frank Thompson. Register at the Troy Museum by March 4. Ages 5 and up. Fee: $2/person
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| Tuesday, March 14, 2006 |
9:30am-11:30am |
Troy Community Center Room 302 |
Troy's Water Management Plans Program--LWV TA Monthly General Meeting.
Join the League in welcoming our guest speaker, city of Troy's Environmental Specialist, Jennifer Lawson, review for us the plans for the water management and environmetal plans for the city of Troy, including but not limited to stormwater, drains, floodplains, golf course upgrades, etc. There will be time for questions.
All Troy residents and potential members welcome. No reservations needed and there is no charge to attend.
Information? Pam Brady at 248.689.2310
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| Saturday, April 01, 2006-Wednesday, May 31, 2006 |
library hours |
Troy Public Libary, 510 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 in the Troy Civic Center complex |
Our Water...Our Resource...Ours to Protect.
Display case across from the coffee shop and just left of the circulation desk shows different herbicides and pesticides and what the labels read. The display tells you to read the labels, make sure you have the right product for your problem and use it as directed and use as environmentally friendly a system to combat the problem as is possible. Good Decisions at Home Lead to Good Water Quality. On display for two months. Information there on how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste.
|
| Monday, April 03, 2006 |
9am |
At the home of Mary R. Call Sue G. for directions at 249.879.6284. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly board meeting of the League. Members and visitors are welcome if space is available. Call Sue for information at 248.879.6284.
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| Saturday, April 22, 2006 |
10am and 11am |
Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority's Material Recovery Facility 995 Coolidge Hwy across from Meijers, south of Maple Road west side of the street |
Earth Day 2006 Material Recovery Facility tours.
Ever wonder what happens to your recyclables after they leave the curb in front of your house? Come see how they are separated, sorted, bundled, and baled ready to be brokered out. Tours are free but reservations will help have enough tour guides. Call 248.288.5150 for reservations. Scout troups welcome. Check the SOCRRA website for more info: http://www.socrra.org
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| Monday, April 24, 2006-Thursday, April 27, 2006 |
4pm and 5pm |
Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority Material Recovery Facility at 995 Coolidge Hwy across from Meijers south of Maple Road |
Earth Day 2006 Material Recovery Facility tours.
Come see what happens to your recyclables after they leave your curb. The newly renovated Material Recovery Facility is were the recyclables are taken, sorted, bundled, and brokered out. Tours last an hour or less and are free. Call for reservations so that there are enough guides available. 248.288.5150.
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| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 |
7pm |
Troy Community Center Room 302 |
Monthly General Meeting.
Program to be determined. Free and open to Troy residents and prospective members. Call Sue for information at 248.879.6284.
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| Tuesday, May 02, 2006 |
7am to 8pm |
31 precincts throughout Troy |
Troy School Election.
Yearly election of Troy School Board. There will two positions to be voted on. For more information, contact the Troy School District at 248.823.4000 or the Troy City Clerk's office at 248.524.3316. Also on the ballot will be the Oakland Community College election for two board seats which are up in June 2006.
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| Thursday, May 04, 2006 |
7pm |
Troy Library. Call 248.524.3538 for reservations. |
Lecture Series by Rabbi Sherwin Wine.
Politics of Oil and Gas
First week's lecture: The Persian Gulf-Allies & Enemies
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| Wednesday, May 10, 2006 |
6 - 9pm |
Huntington Woods Library (Gallery Room in the lower level) 26415 Scotia. This is 4 blocks south of 11 Mile Road on the west side of Scotia which is between Woodward and Coolidge. |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA), the company that handles the recyclables and trash after curbside collection, is offering two FREE recycling workshops for residents of the SOCRRA member communities. Each participant will receive an information binder with answers to frequently asked questions, a waste reducition guidebook and copies of all of SOCRRA's informational flyers. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 to register. This is well worth your time.
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| Thursday, May 11, 2006 |
7pm |
Troy Public Library
Call 248.524.3538 for reservations. |
Lecture Series by Rabbi Sherwin Wine.
Politics of Oil and Gas
Second week's lecture: Central Asia - Oil & Dictators
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| Monday, May 15, 2006 |
9am |
At the home of Sue G. Call 248.879.6284 for directions |
Monthly Board Meeting.
NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS ONE TIME ONLY. Montlhly board meeting of the League. Members and visitors are welcome if space is available. Call Sue for more information at 248.879.6284.
|
| Thursday, May 18, 2006 |
7pm |
Troy Public Library
Call for reservations at 248.524.3538. |
Sherwin Wine Lecture Series.
Politics of Oil and Gas.
Third week's lecture: West Africa - Poverty & Wealth
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| Thursday, May 25, 2006 |
7pm |
Troy Public Library. Call 248.524.3538 for reservations. |
Lecture Series by Rabbi Sherwin Wine.
Politics of Oil and Gas.
Fourth week's lecture: The Caribbean-Mexico & Venezuela
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| Saturday, June 03, 2006 |
9am |
At the intersection of Civic Center Drive and Town Center Drive at the "Head". |
River Day Celebration.
Come join the festivities and help save our water at the same time. Call Jennifer Lawson, City of Troy Environmental Specialist, 248.524.3381 for details.
|
| Thursday, June 08, 2006 |
6pm |
Home of Sue R. Call Sue G. at 248.879.6284 for directions. |
Annual Meeting.
LWV TA Annual Meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Call Sue G. for more information at 248.879.6284.
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| Tuesday, June 27, 2006 |
9am |
Home of Karen. Call 248.828.3470 for information. |
School Study Committee.
The School Study Committee has been activated to study the new curriculum guidelines outlined by the state and city school systems. We will be meeting weekly on Mondays, except for this one time.
Call Karen for information at 248.828.3470. All Leaguers are welcome.
|
| Monday, July 03, 2006 |
9AM |
Home of Karen. Call 248.828.3470 for directions and information. |
School Study Committee meeting.
Weekly meeting of the School Study Committee, this year focusing on State mandated curriculum. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information. All Leaguers are welcome to attend.
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| Monday, July 10, 2006 |
9am |
Home of Karen. Call 248.828.3470 for directions and/or information. |
School Study Committee meeting.
Weekly meeting of the School Study Committee, this year focusing on State mandated curriculum. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information. All Leaguers are welcome to attend.
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| Thursday, July 13, 2006 |
7pm - 8pm |
CMN Cable Studios, 1230 Souter Boulevard, Troy, MI 48083. Souter runs south off of Maple Road, east of Rochester Road. |
State Representative District 41 Candidate's Forum.
Join us for the first of four Candidate's Nights that will be held to help inform voters of who is running for some of the contested seats in the upcoming August 8, 2006 State Primary. Doors open at 6:30pm and audience members can ask the candidates questions on index cards provided for that purpose by the League hosts. The one hour program will be cabled and broadcast on Comcast Channel 52 and WOW Channel 18 on July 18 @ 8pm, July 25 @ 8pm, and August 1 at 8pm.
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| Monday, July 17, 2006 |
|
Home of Karen. Call 248.828.3470 for information and directions. |
School Study Committee meeting.
Weekly meeting of the School Study Committee, this year focusing on State mandated curriculum. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information. All Leaguers are welcome to attend.
|
| Monday, July 17, 2006 |
7-8pm |
CMN cable studios at 1230 Souter Boulevard which runs south off of Maple Road and east of Rochester Road in Troy. |
Candidate's Forum for County Commissioner District 19.
The public is invited to attend the Candidate's Night for County Commissioner District 19. Questions are invited in written form from the audience on index cards provided by League. Please come at 6:30pm so we can begin promptly at 7pm. The one hour program will be cablecast on Comcast Channel 52 and WOW Channel 18 on July 21 @1pm, July 28 at 1pm, and August 4 at 1pm.
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| Monday, July 24, 2006 |
9am |
Home of Karen. Call 248.828.3470 for more information and directions. |
School Study Committee meeting.
Weekly meeting of the School Study Committee, this year focusing on State mandated curriculum. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information. All Leaguers are welcome to attend.
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| Wednesday, July 26, 2006 |
7-8pm |
CMN cable studios at 1230 Souter Boulevard which runs south off of Maple Road east of Rochester Road in Troy. |
Candidate's Forum for County Commissioner District 13.
The public is invited to attend the Candidate's Forum for County Commissioner District 13. They can write questions for the candidates via index cards that will be provided for that purpose. Please come at 6:30pm so that we can start promptly at 7pm. The one hour program will be cablecast July 31 at 6:30pm, August 1 @ 11am, August 7 @ 6:30pm, August 8 at 11am on Comcast Channel 52 and WOW Channel 18.
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| Monday, July 31, 2006 |
9am |
Home of Karen. Call 248.828.3470 for more information and directions. |
School Study Committee meeting.
Weekly meeting of the School Study Committee, this year focusing on State mandated curriculum. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information. All Leaguers are welcome to attend.
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| Monday, August 07, 2006 |
9am |
Home of Karen. Call 248.828.3470 for more information and directions. |
School Study Committee meeting.
Weekly meeting of the School Study Committee, this year focusing on State mandated curriculum. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information. All Leaguers are welcome to attend.
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| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 |
7am-8pm |
All Troy's 31 precincts. Call Troy city clerk's office at 248.524.3316 for details. |
State Primary Election.
This election is the primary for US Representative, US Senator, Governor, Lt Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Senator, State Representative, County Commissioner Districts 13, 19, 20,24, MIchigan Supreme Court, Michigan Court of Appeals, Oakland Circuit Court, Oakland Probate Court, 52-4 District Court. Terms of office for some of the following are also expiring: State Board of Election, University of Michigan board of Regents, Michigan State University Board of Trustees, Waynes State University Board of Governers.
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| Monday, August 14, 2006 |
9am |
Home of Karen. Call 248.828.3470 for more information and directions. |
School Study Committee meeting.
Weekly meeting of the School Study Committee, this year focusing on State mandated curriculum. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information. All Leaguers are welcome to attend.
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| Monday, August 14, 2006 |
7-8pm |
CMN Public Access studios at 1230 Souter Boulevard, Troy. It is south off of Maple Road, east of Rochester Road. |
Candidate's Forum for County Commissioner District 19.
The public is invited to attend the Candidate's Forum for County Commissioner District 19. They will be supplied with index cards on which they can write questions of the candidates. Doors open at 6:30pm so we can start promptly at 7pm. The program will be cablecast on
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| Thursday, September 14, 2006 |
6:30-8:30pm |
Lutheran Church of the Master
3333 Coolidge Hwy
(north of Big Beaver, west side of Coolidge
Troy, MI 48084 |
Annual Kickoff Dinner and Program.
Join us for pizza and salad dinner to kick off our new year with speaker, new City Manager, Phil Nelson, who will talk on "My Impressions of and Goals for Troy".
For information and reservations: Call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284.
Cost to cover dinner: $7
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| Friday, September 15, 2006 |
6:45pm |
Troy Daze Fair, Boulan Park, Entertainment Tent and auxiliary tent. Call Cindy Stewart, Troy Community Affairs Director, for more information. |
New Citizens Reception and Help with Registering to Vote.
The League of Women Voters of Troy Area will be on hand to welcome the newly sworn in citizens to America and to host a reception in their honor. We will also provide help in registering them to vote. Forms for that purpose will be provided as will the stamps to send them. Our gifts to the new citizens to welcome them to their new country.
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| Saturday, September 16, 2006-Sunday, September 17, 2006 |
Fair hours |
Troy Daze Fair at Boulan Park, west off of Crooks Road north of Big Beaver Road in the Ethnicity Tent. |
Voting information and Registering to Vote Forms.
For our new and old citizens alike, information is available in the Ethnicity Tent at Troy Daze Fair. Drop by and see what ballot proposals will be on the November ballot as well as who is in office now and where to get more information on your particular ballot and where to vote.
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| Saturday, September 16, 2006 |
11am-4pm |
Troy Daze, Boulan Park, Troy, City Booth |
Recycling and Water Quality information outreach.
Stop by the city booths and talk to the city personnel and League's Natural Resources Chair to share information on Recycling, Water Quality, and Healthy Lawn and Garden information. Call Pam Brady at 248.689.2310 or Vicki Richardson, Troy Recycling Coordinator at 248.524.3399 for more information.
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| Thursday, September 28, 2006 |
6:30pm - 8:00pm |
Community Media Network cable studios, 1230 Souter Blvd, south of Maple Road and east of Rochester Road in Troy. |
52-4 District Court Judge's Candidate's Night.
Join the Leagues of Women Voters of Troy Area and Oakland Area for our candidate's night for 52-4 District Court Judge. That district covers Troy and Clawson.
Questions will be coming from the audience as well as a panel comprised of a member of the Oakland County Bar Association, Detroit Free Press, and the Troy Eccentric. The one hour program will be broadcast at times to be determined. We ask the audience to come at 6:30pm so they can meet the candidates and be seated so the program can begin at 7pm. Questions: call Pam Brady at 248.689.2310 or Karen Fabian at 248.828.3470.
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| Monday, October 02, 2006 |
9am |
Home of Mary R. Call Sue Gregorius for directions at 248.879.6284. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
The monthly board meeting of the League. Everyone is welcome based on space availability of the hostess. Call Sue Gregorius for details. 248.879.6284.
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| Tuesday, October 10, 2006 |
6-9m |
Royal Oak Senior Community Center at 3500 Marais north of 13 Mile Road and west of Livernois |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA), the company that handles the recyclables and trash after curbside collection, is offering two FREE recycling workshops for residents of the SOCRRA member communities. Each participant will receive an information binder with answers to frequently asked questions, a waste reducition guidebook and copies of all of SOCRRA's informational flyers. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 to register. This is well worth your time.
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| Tuesday, October 24, 2006 |
all day |
All over the United States |
UN Day celebration in the United States.
Please take a moment to read the following. It is the preamble to the UN Charter:
CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS (PREAMBLE)
WE THE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED NATIONS DETERMINED
to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war,, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and
to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and
to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and
to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,
AND FOR THESE ENDS
to practice tolerance and life together in peace with one another as good neighbours, and
to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security, and
to ensure, by the acceptance of principles and the institution of methods, that armed force shall not be used, save in the common interest, and
to employ international machinery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples,
HAVE RESOLVED TO COMBINE OUR EFFORTS TO ACCOMPLISH THESE AIMS
Accordingly, our respective Governments, through representatives assembled in the city of San Francisco, who have exhibited their full powers found to be in good and due form, have agreed to the present Charter of the United Nations and do hereby establish an international organization to be known as the United Nations.
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| Monday, October 30, 2006 |
9:30am-noon |
Room 504 in the Troy Community Center 3179 Livernois in Troy. |
Discussion of Ballot Proposals.
Join us for a discussion of the ballot proposals which will be on the November 7, 2006 General Election. There will be 5 of them. To read the wording on them, please go to http://www.lwvoa.org and click on the appropriate names. This League of Women Voters of Troy Area monthly meeting is open to the public. All Troy residents and those interested in joining League are welcome to attend.
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| Monday, November 06, 2006 |
9am |
Betty's home. Call 248.689.2310 for directions and information. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
This is the monthly board meeting of the League of Women Voters of Troy Area. It is open to all members if the hostess is amenable to it. Please call 248.689.2310 if you are not a League Troy Area board member but would like to attend the meeting.
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| Tuesday, November 07, 2006 |
7am - 8pm |
All of Troy's 31 precincts. Call Troy city clerk's office for details at 248.524.3316. |
State General Election.
This election is the General Election for US Representative, US Senator, Governor, Lt Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Senator, State Representative, County Commissioner Districts 13, 19, 20,24, MIchigan Supreme Court, Michigan Court of Appeals, Oakland Circuit Court, Oakland Probate Court, 52-4 District Court. Terms of office for some of the following are also expiring: State Board of Election, University of Michigan board of Regents, Michigan State University Board of Trustees, Waynes State University Board of Governers.
Electronic Voter's Guides are available online at http://www.lwvoa.org. Hardcopy Voter's Guides are available in a first come first served basis at the Troy Library and Troy City Hall Clerk's office.
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| Thursday, November 09, 2006 |
1pm-2:30pm |
Troy Community Center |
Recycling Workshop.
Join us for a Recycling workshop at the Troy Community Center. It is open to all and will cover the highlights of what is recycled in Troy and why, what is is made into, how to properly recycle it, and any other questions you might have. It is free and open to the public. Call 248.288.5150 to reserve your space and make sure there are enough handouts and refreshments for everyone.
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| Monday, November 13, 2006-Saturday, November 18, 2006 |
variable times |
Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority Material Recovery Facility at 995 Coolidge Hwy, Troy 48084 |
Material Recovery Facility tours.
Ever wonder what happens to your recyclables after they leave your curb? Come and see how the recyclables of 300,000 people can really add up. Free tours of the Material Recovery Facility are being given all the week of November 13-18 in celebration of America Recycled 2006. Remember "it all comes back to you".
Monday, November 13 at 4pm and 5pm
Tuesday, November 14 at 1pm
Wednesday, November 15 at 4pm and 5pm
Thursday, November 16 at 4pm and 5pm
Friday, November 17 at 1pm
Saturday, November 18 at 10am and 11am.
This tour is perfect for scout troops, adults groups and high school environmental clubs. It is good for individuals too. Just call 248.288.5150 to reserve your space to make sure there are enough guides or for more information.
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| Sunday, December 17, 2006 |
3pm |
Home of Ida. Call Chris at 248.828.3957 for reservations and/or directions. |
Holiday Party.
This is a holiday party for League of Women Voters of Troy Area members and their guests. Please bring an appetizer to pass and your best singing voice. Optional dinner afterward at Camp Ticonderoga. Call Pam at 248.689.2310 or Chris at 248.828.3957 for more information.
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| Monday, January 08, 2007 |
9am |
Home of Mary |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly board meeting. Members and guests are welcome if the hostess has room. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for more info.
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| Sunday, January 28, 2007 |
12 noon - 4pm |
Troy Community Center Rooms 303 and 304 probably |
Troy Community Kaleidoscope.
Come to our community booth at Troy's indoor fair and color a picture, do a craft, get voting information, join our group, and/or get your questions answered.
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| Sunday, January 28, 2007 |
noon to 4pm |
Troy Community Center probably rooms 303-304 |
Troy Community Kaleidoscope.
Visit the SOCRRA booth next to the League booth to get a map of the city's new trash collection days and note the changes which will begin on Monday, February 5, 2007. Also there will be healthy lawn and garden information and more information on how to recycle more!
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| Monday, January 29, 2007 |
9am |
Home of Betty. |
State Health Care Position update and vote.
For members only. Mary will present the update the State League recommends and we will vote on the proposed changes.
Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for information.
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| Tuesday, February 06, 2007 |
6-9pm |
Huntington Woods Library
Scotia Road south of Eleven Mile Road
Huntington Woods |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
Register and come to a free evening class, notebook included, and learn some new things about recycling. It is sure to be worth your time.
Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 to register and get more information.
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| Monday, February 12, 2007 |
9am |
Home of Nancy S. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly board meeting. Members and guests are welcome if the hostess has room. Please call Sue at 248.879.6284 if you would like to attend.
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| Monday, February 12, 2007 |
11:30am |
Home of Nancy S. |
State Program Planning.
Leaguers will meet to plan the next year's priority areas of study and action. Please call Sue at 248.879.6284 for more information, to attend, or with questions.
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| Thursday, February 15, 2007 |
1pm |
Troy Community Center Room 303 or thereabouts. |
Movie Matinee "Iron Jawed Angels".
Join us for the movie that shows the fight for women's right to vote in this country. It is a good reason to appr |
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