| 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 4, 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 6, 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 5, 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 2, 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 1, 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 6, 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 1, 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 5, 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 5, 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 1, 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 2, 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 3, 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 7, 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 8, 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 3, 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 4, 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 1, 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 2, 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 9, 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 6, 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.
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| 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 3, 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.
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| 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 7, 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.
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| 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 7, 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 4, 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 7, 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 2, 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 3, 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 9, 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.
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| Monday, August 1, 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 8, 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 8, 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.
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| Monday, October 3, 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 1, 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 7, 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 8, 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 5, 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 9, 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.
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| 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 6, 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.
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| 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 6, 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 1, 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 3, 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 2, 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 4, 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 3, 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.
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| Thursday, June 8, 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.
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| Monday, July 3, 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.
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| 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 7, 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 8, 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 2, 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 6, 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 7, 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 9, 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 8, 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 6, 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 appreciate our voting privileges and our history and heritage as well as celebrate the League of Women Voters' 87th anniversary.
Lunch at 11:30 am at Lukich's for anyone interested in attending before the Matinee.
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| Friday, February 16, 2007 |
9:30am-5pm |
Home of Pam |
Update They Represent You brochure.
This is a work meeting of the Voter Service committee to update They Represent You brochure which lists all city, county, state, and national people who represent residents of Troy. Lunch provided.
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| Tuesday, February 20, 2007 |
9:30am |
Lukich's Restaurant |
Budget and Bylaws work meeting.
This is a work meeting of the League Board of Directors to update the budget and bylaws before presentation to the board and then the membership for approval. Call Sue for info at 248.879.6284.
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| Monday, March 5, 2007 |
9am |
Home of Chris. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the Board. Members and guests are welcome as long as the hostess has the room. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for info.
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| Thursday, March 15, 2007 |
10:30am |
Tour of Lighthouse in Pontiac, MI. |
Tour of Lighthouse.
Join us for a tour of Lighthouse in Pontiac and learn more about the process of caring for our needy neighbors. More info to come on where to meet to carpool and lunch afterward.
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| Saturday, March 24, 2007 |
10am-noon |
Southfield Public Library |
Immigration Panel Discusson.
The League of Women Voters of Detroit Metropolitan Area (LWV DMA) is hosting a panel discussion on Immigration. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for more information.
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| Sunday, April 1, 2007-Monday, April 30, 2007 |
all library hours |
Troy Public Library, 510 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 |
Earth Day display.
Take a quck look at the Earth Day display at the Troy Public Library while you are there. It is behind the circulation desk and gives some information about how to preserve the Earth's natural resources. Info: Pam Brady 248.689.2310.
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| Monday, April 2, 2007 |
9am |
Home of Pat. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly board meeting of the LWV TA. Members and guests are welcome as long as the hostess has enough room. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for more info.
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| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 |
6pm - 9pm |
Royal Oak Senior Center, 3500 Marais, Royal Oak |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
This workshop is intended to give the resident insight as to how to prepare them for pickup, what happens to them after they leave the curb, what they are made into, why it is so important to recycle and save our natural resources. People will be available to answer any questions you may have. Notebook and refreshments are provided. The workshop is free. Register by calling SOCRRA at 248.288.5150. It is time well spent.
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| Sunday, April 22, 2007 |
all day |
Across the United States |
Earth Day.
Celebrate the 37th anniversary of Earth Day by doing something good for the earth today and everyday. Many celebrations citywide. Attend one or enjoy the natural resources we have at our disposal and commit yourself to preserving, conserving, and protecting them.
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| Monday, April 23, 2007-Saturday, April 28, 2007 |
times vary |
Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA) Material Recovery Facility (MRF), 995 Coolidge Hwy south of Maple and across from Meijer |
Material Recovery Facility tours.
See what happens to the recyclables after the residents' have placed them at the curb and they are picked up and brought here. They are further sorted and bundled, baled, and brokered out for further processing. Learn how our combined efforts can make a real difference by seeing how much all of the 12 SOCRRA communities accumulate when all are added together in this endeavor! Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 for times and reservations. The tours last about 30 minutes and are free.
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| Friday, April 27, 2007 |
all day |
All across the United States |
Arbor Day.
Celebrate Arbor Day by attending one of the many festivites planned in the area or by planting a tree or even appreciating the beauty of them and what they add to the quality of our lives, from giving us oxygen to breathe, to cleaning the air, to providing shelter for animals and shade for us, to giving us a sense of community. Trees do alot!
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| Monday, May 7, 2007 |
9am |
Home of Nancy W. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly board meeting of the League of Women Voters of Troy Area. Members and guests are welcome as long as the hostess has the room available. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for more info.
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| Tuesday, May 8, 2007 |
7am - 8pm |
All city precincts |
Troy School Board Annual Election.
This is the annual election for the Troy School Board. One seat is open for this election.
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| Friday, May 18, 2007-Sunday, May 20, 2007 |
regular hours |
Alpena, MI |
League of Women Voters State Convention.
This is the biennial convention of all the Leagues of Women Voters in Michigan. Discussion will include budget, bylaws, policy, and any other business coming before the membership.
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| Monday, May 21, 2007 |
3 - 5pm |
Troy Boys and Girls Club
3670 John R
Troy, MI 48083 |
Tour of the Troy Boys and Girls Club.
The new building of the Troy Boys and Girls Club is up and running. This tour is timed for us to see the kids in the various activities that are available to them.
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| Monday, May 21, 2007 |
3-5pm |
Troy Boys and Girls Club
3670 John R Road
Troy, MI 48083 |
City Charter Committee Meeting.
Meeting of the City Charter Committee. All members welcome. Call Sue for info at 248.879.6284
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| Tuesday, May 22, 2007 |
7-9pm |
Main Theatre
Main Street north of Eleven Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI |
Film Festival.
East Michigan Environmental Action Council eco film festival and competition for school children. Come and support the young people in their efforts to inform and educate the public thru the visual media.
Free and open to the public. No reservations needed. Call Pam Brady at 248.689.2310 for more information or check out the event with EMEAC directly.
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| Thursday, June 7, 2007 |
6-9pm |
Home of Sue R. |
Annual Meeting.
This is the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters of Troy Area. Bylaws, budget, directions to the board, and any other business coming before the general membership is discussed at this time. Cost is $10 per person.
Social hour is at 6pm
Dinner at 6:30pm
Meeting begins at 7:15pm
RSVP to Sue G. at 248.879.6284 by June 5.
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| Tuesday, June 12, 2007 |
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DMA Annual Meeting.
This is the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Detroit Metropolitan Area. Members interested in attending should call Sue G. at 248.879.6284.
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| Thursday, June 14, 2007 |
7pm |
Troy Historical Museum, 60 West Wattles, Troy, MI |
Flag Day Celebration.
Join multinational youngsters pledge alegiance to the flag of the United States of America, first in their native tongue and then in English as Troy celebrates her first Flag Day Celebration. Sponsored by County Commissioner District 19 Tim Burns. For more info, call Tim Burns at 248.275.1826.
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| Monday, June 25, 2007 |
9am |
Home of Karen |
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process.
This summer the committee will be meeting every Monday to acqaint themselves with the various areas of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process. This is the organizational meeting. For info call Karen at 248.828.3470.
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| Monday, July 2, 2007 |
1pm |
Home of Karen |
Summer Study of the Troy Futures-Vision 2020 process.
Charles Church, Task Force cochair and Mary Kerwin, Task Force member of the Lifestyle committee of the Troy Futures-Vision 2020 will outline their discussion of that committee for us and take questions and answers.
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| Monday, July 9, 2007 |
1pm |
Home of Karen |
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process.
Brian Murphy, Assistant City Manager of Economic Development Services, and Vision 2020 Staff Liaison, will speak about what the city staff learned from this process and what they will do with the knowledge. Q&A to follow the talk. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info.
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| Monday, July 16, 2007 |
1pm |
Home of Karen. |
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process.
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process continues. Mayor Louise Schilling, Troy City Mayor, will speak about what the city council learned from this process and what they will do with the knowledge. Q&A to follow the talk. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info
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| Monday, July 23, 2007 |
1pm |
Home of Karen. |
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process.
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process. Speakers Tom Kaszubski, Vision 2020 Co-Chair, and Cheryl Whitton-Kaszubski, Task Force Co-Chair on Regionalism will discuss what the they learned from this process and what they will do with the knowledge. Q&A to follow the talk. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info.
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| Monday, July 30, 2007 |
1pm |
Home of Karen. |
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process.
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process. Speaker, Bill Cowger, Task Force Co-Chair on Image and Feel will discuss what their team learned from this process and what they will do with the knowledge. Q&A to follow the talk. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info.
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| Monday, August 6, 2007 |
1pm |
Home of Karen. |
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process.
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process. Speaker, Greg Merritt, Task Force Co-Chair of Wealth Creation, will discuss what their team learned from this process and what they will do with the knowledge. Q&A to follow the talk. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info.
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| Monday, August 13, 2007 |
1pm |
Home of Karen. |
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process.
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process. Speaker, Howard Adams, Task Force Co-Chair on Lifetime Learning, will discuss what they learned from this process and what they will do with the knowledge. Q&A to follow the talk. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info.
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| Monday, August 20, 2007 |
1pm |
Home of Karen. |
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process.
Summer Study of the Troy Futures Vision 2020 process. Speaker, Ron Ristau, Co-Chair on Mobility and what the team learned from this process and what they will do with the knowledge. Q&A to follow the talk. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info.
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| Thursday, September 13, 2007 |
6pm-8:30pm |
Lutheran Church of the Master
3333 Coolidge Hwy west side of Coolidge, north of Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084 |
Kick Off Dinner and Speaker.
Join us for our annual Kick Off Dinner and Speaker. Socialization at 6pm, dinner of pizza, salad, beverages, dessert at 6:30pm, speaker at 7:15pm.
Special guest, Jeanne Stine, will speak on "Anecdotes from the Past".
Everyone is welcome.
Cost is $7.
RSVP by September 11 to Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284.
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| Friday, September 14, 2007 |
6:30-9pm |
Magic of Fall Troy Daze Festival Boulan Park, Troy
Swearing In Ceremony |
New Citizens Reception and Help with Registering to Vote.
Here is where we host a reception to welcome the newly sworn in citizens to the United States and help them register to vote, one of their most important responsibilities and priviledges.
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| Sunday, September 16, 2007 |
2-6pm |
Magic of Fall Troy Daze Festival
Boulan Park Troy |
Recycling and Water Quality information outreach.
Visit Pam Brady, League of Women Voters of Troy Area Natural Resources Chair, at the City's Department of Public Works booth, to discuss recycling, healthy lawn and garden ideas, and water quality protection. Lots of information, flyers, and sharing of vision.
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| Thursday, September 20, 2007 |
8am |
The Community House
380 South Bates Street
Birmingham |
The Impact of the 06-07 US Supreme Court Rulings on Civil Rights.
Daniel M. Levy, Chief Legal Officer, Michigan Department of Civil Rights is the featured speaker. All are welcome to attend. Reservations are not necessary. For more info, call 248.644.5832 or email sara1@communityhouse.com.
Sponsored by the Race Relations & Diversity Task Force.
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| Monday, September 24, 2007 |
noon |
Birmingham First Baptist Church, 300 Willits Street, Birmingham |
Discussion of Immigration Issues.
Annual Leagues of Women Voters of Oakland Area and Detroit Metropolitan Area Fall Luncheon where area members of Congress and immigration specialists will be invited to speak and answer questions on immigration and immigration legislation. Cost is $15 per person and seating is limited. All are welcome. For more information call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284 or Pam Brady at 248.689.2310.
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| Monday, October 1, 2007 |
9am |
Home of Nancy S. Call Sue at 248.879.6284 for information and directions. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly board meeting of the League of Women Voters of Troy Area. Held at member's home. Leaguers are welcome if there is room in the hostess's home.
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| Thursday, November 1, 2007-Friday, November 30, 2007 |
library hours |
Troy Public Library
510 West Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48084 |
United Nations Library Display.
Stop by the UN exhibit placed there by the League International Relations chair and committee and learn a bit more about the UN and what it does.
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| Monday, November 5, 2007 |
9am |
Home of Nancy W. |
November Board Meeting and Immigration Discussion.
Monthly Board Meeting and continuation of the discussion questions on Immigration. Bring a sack lunch. Soup will be provided. Call Sue Gregorius for more info at 248.879.6284.
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| Tuesday, November 6, 2007 |
7am-8pm |
All Troy Precincts |
General City Election.
Seats for council and mayor are to be voted upon. One seat for mayor, one for a two year council seat, and two for a 4 year seat are open. There are no ballot proposals. Call city clerk for more info on where to vote. 248.524.3316. See our listing under League of Women Voters of Troy Area Voter Guides for candidate generated biography and answers to our questions and/or check time and channel for viewing of the League of Women Voters of Troy Area Candidate's Night on cable tv.
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| Thursday, November 8, 2007 |
8am |
Community House in Birmingham |
Race Relations and Diversity Task Force program on Elections.
Appearing are the Democrat and Republican Party County Chairs discussing the procedure to get party backing and do campaign finance solicitations if you are interesting in going that route to run for election.
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| Monday, November 12, 2007-Saturday, November 17, 2007 |
times vary |
SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility
995 Coolidge (across from Meijer)
Troy, MI 48084 |
MRF Tours.
Register and come to a free tour of the SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility either by yourself or with your family, scout troup, etc. Learn how our recyclables are handled once they leave your curbside bin and what becomes of them.
Information: call Pam Brady 248.689.2310.
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| Sunday, December 16, 2007 |
4pm |
Home of member. |
League Holiday Party.
Members and their guests may join us to celebrate the holidays and New Year with hor d'eouvers and lively conversation. Please bring an appetizer. Call Sue Gregorius for information and to rsvp.
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| Monday, January 7, 2008 |
9am |
Home of Mary R. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the board of the League. Members are invited and encouraged to attend. After a short meeting, the Immigration Consensus Questions from LWV US will be discussed. Call Sue Gregorius for more information and directions at 248.879.6284.
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| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 |
7am-8pm |
All Troy Precincts |
Michigan Primary Election.
Be informed about the candidates. Democracy is not a spectator sport!
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| Sunday, January 27, 2008 |
noon - 4pm |
Troy Community Center |
Community Kaleidoscope.
Come join us in a community wide event celebrating winter. League will have a booth of patriotic materials for children and adults alike. Stop by our booth. For Community Kaleidoscope info call Cindy Stewart, Community Affairs Director, at 248.524.1147. For League information, call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284.
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| Sunday, January 27, 2008 |
noon-4pm |
Troy Community Center |
Community Kaleidoscope.
Come join us at the community wide indoor festival and stop by the SOCRRA booth for the latest in recycing, healthy lawn and garden, and water quality information. For Community Kaleidoscope information call Cindy Stewart, Community Affairs Director, at 248.524.1147. For recycling information, call Pam Brady, League Natural Resources Chair, at 248.689.2310.
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| Monday, February 4, 2008 |
9am |
Troy Community Center Room 303 |
Monthly Board Meeting and Public General Meeting.
Monthly Board Meeting of the League board. After a very short meeting, the public is invited to join in the discussion of county and township governments. An overview of township and county government in Michigan will be described by Councilwoman Robin Beltramini, and discussion by attendees will ensue. This is intended to give residents a general understanding of how these governmental units work. Economic Implications of the Transfer of Functions, a staff paper from MSU Extension and Department of Agricultural Economics that offers a financial analysis of the potential implications of the transfer of functions from local to county governments, will also be under discussion. For information, contact Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284.
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| Wednesday, February 6, 2008 |
6-9pm |
Huntington Woods Library (lower level meeting room)
Scotia Road, 4 blocks south of Eleven Mile Road
Huntington Woods |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
Register and come to this free class to learn more about the materials you can now recycle. A notebook filled with information and ideas and snacks are included. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 to register and/or for more information.
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| Tuesday, February 19, 2008 |
9:30am |
Lukich's Restaurant
Rochester Road south of Wattles Road
Troy |
Budget and Bylaws Committee meetings.
We will be reviewing our budget and bylaws before our annual membership meeting. Any input from members should be made before this time to the president, Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284.
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| Tuesday, February 26, 2008 |
6pm-9pm |
MSU Management Education Center
Square Lake Road east of Crooks
Troy |
Master Land Use Preview to the Public.
Visit the nine stations of the various portions of the proposed Master Land Use and make your comments on them at each station.
This is valuable resident input into how the city will proceed with future planning.
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| Saturday, March 1, 2008-Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
library hours |
Troy Public Library
510 West Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48084 |
Earth Day display.
Visit the Earth Day Display at the Troy Library assembled by League's Natural Resouces Chair, Pam Brady, and learn more about water quality and protection.
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| Monday, March 3, 2008 |
9am |
Home of Pam B. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
This is the monthly board meeting of the League Board. Interested members, and prospective members are welcome if the hostess has room. Call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284 or hostess for more info.
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| Friday, March 14, 2008 |
12 noon-1:30pm |
Steamers Cafe
Troy Public Library
510 West Big Beaver
Troy 48084 |
Public Art in Troy and Pathways through Troy.
First in a three part lecture series, this will feature Ron Hynd, Landscape Analyst, Troy Parks and Recreation showcasing public art currently owned by the city and discuss it's location and condition. This is of special interest to League for its city study.
Part two of the session will include Pathways through Troy where Jeffrey Biegler, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, will present the Troy Civic Center Priority Task Force Report on a pathway system featuring art pieces. For more information, contact Maria Hunciag at 248.524.3543.
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| Monday, April 14, 2008 |
9:30am |
Home of member, Chris |
Child Care Centers in Troy.
Our guest, Cheryl Mueller has experience as an in-home provider and is currently Director of North HIlls Child Care Center. Robin Beltramini, Troy City Council Member will share with us what's happening in Troy in this area. Join us for coffee and conversation. Call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284 for more information.
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| Monday, April 14, 2008 |
about 11am |
Home of member, Chris |
Monthly Board Meeting.
This is the monthly board meeting of the League. Interested members and prospective members are welcome to attend if the hostess has room. Call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284.
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| Thursday, April 17, 2008 |
6:00pm-9pm |
Royal Oak Farmers Market
316 East Eleven Mile Road
(2 blocks E of Main Street at corner of 11 Mile and Troy Street-East of the Library |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
Join us for a recycling workshop where you will learn what new items can be recycled and what impact it makes on the environment and how it helps the earth. Workshop is free, as is the fact-filled notebook you get. Registration is necessary. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150.
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| Friday, April 18, 2008 |
12 noon-1:30pm |
Steamers Cafe
Troy Public Library
510 West Big Beaver
Troy 46 8084 |
Good Design is Good Business.
Second in a new brown bag lecture series, John Tagle, AIS, Architect & Planner, will cover the role good desgn plays in a vibrant and thriving city's success. This involves the Draft Master Plan importance.
For more information, call Maria Hunciag at 248.524.3543.
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| Monday, April 21, 2008-Thursday, April 24, 2008 |
4pm and 5pm |
SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility
995 Coolidge Hwy (across from Meijer)
Troy, MI 48084 |
Earth Day 2008 Material Recovery Facility tours.
Want to know where your recyclables go after they leave your curbside bin? Come see how they are processed and what they are made into. Tours are free and are great for individuals, families, eco conservation clubs, scouts, etc. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 for reservations so they have enough tour guides on site.
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| Saturday, May 3, 2008 |
10am, 11am |
SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility, 995 Coolidge Hwy, south of Maple Road, across from Meijers, Troy, MI 48084 |
SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility tours.
Want to know where your recyclables go after they leave your curbside bin? Come see how they are processed and what they are made into. Tours are free and are great for individuals, families, eco conservation clubs, scouts, etc. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 for reservations so they have enough tour guides on site.
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| Monday, May 5, 2008 |
9am |
Home of member |
Monthly Board Meeting.
This is the monthly board meeting of the League. Interested members and prospective members are welcome to attend if the hostess has room. Call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284.
|
| Monday, May 12, 2008 |
9:30am |
Old Baker Middle School
1291 Torpey Drive (North of Big Beaver and East of Rochester Road)
Troy, MI 48083 |
Update on the International Bacaularate School in Troy.
Join us for a meeting to update ourselves on the International Bacaularate school starting up here in Troy at the old Baker Middle School facility. We'll learn what the IB is and how it fits into our community of excellent students and multinational corporate and resident diversity. Facilitator: Ms Ida Edmunds, Troy School Board member. Call Sue Gregorius for information at 248.879.6284.
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| Friday, May 16, 2008 |
12 noon-1:30pm |
Steamers Cafe
Troy Public Library
510 West Big Beaver
Troy 48084 |
Civic Art as the Wise Sage of Big Beaver Road.
Third and last in the brown bag lecture series, Mark F. Miller, AICP/PCP, City of Troy Planning Director, will update projects such as The Pavilions of Troy. He will tie together urbanism, art, and Big Beaver Road through civic art gateways, sleek and elegant street furniture, public squares and more. For more information, contact Maria Hunciag at 248.524.3543.
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| Thursday, June 5, 2008 |
7-9pm |
Main Theater, Main Street north of Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak |
Green Screen Awards night.
Join EMEAC (East Michigan Environmental Action Council) in viewing the finalists of their second annual Youth Environmental Short Film Contest finalists. This Green Screen competition, open to middle and high school students learn video skills and create their own films featuring environmental issues. It is illuminating, educational, and entertaining seeing what these students consider important and the ways they project to the public their concerns. For more information visit http://www.emeac.org or call Pam Brady at 248.689.2310.
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| Saturday, June 7, 2008 |
9am-2pm |
Troy JayCee Park, West side of John R Road, north of Long Lake Road, Troy |
Rouge River Rescue 2008.
This is a family actiivity designated to help the city and Rouge River by cleaning up the River as it flows thru the Park and stabilize its streambanks and also raise awareness as to how our activities and practices influence the area's water ecosystem. Educational, civic, fun, and family oriented.
Activities: Streambank stabilization project - planting native plugs, spreading seed, spreading straw blankets, trash pick up, invasive plant removal and possibly release minnows.
Family friendly: Yes
Number of volunteers needed: 100
Contact: Jennifer Lawson, City of Troy
Phone: 248.524.3381
Email: j.lawson@troymi.gov
For more general information, call Pam Brady at 248.689.2310.
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| Thursday, June 19, 2008 |
6:00pm-9:00pm |
Home of Sue R. |
Annual Meeting of the Membership.
This is the annual meeting of the membership of the League of Women Voters of Troy Area. Annual meeting reports are submitted to members, bylaws and budget are approved, and directions to the board are given by the membership. Prospective members are invited. Please check with the people below to make sure the hostess has enough room. Socializing at 6pm, salad supper at 6:30pm and meeting starting at 7:15pm. For information, call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284 or Pam Brady at 248.689.2310.
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| Thursday, July 3, 2008 |
9:30am |
Home of Karen Fabian |
LWV TA Summer Study.
LWV TA has undertaken to study Low Impact Development as it pertains to the Troy Futures Vision 2020 study and beyond. Many field trips will be included in the study to LEEDS buildings (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) see the effects on the environment.
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| Thursday, July 10, 2008 |
9am |
Jeffery W. Barry addition to Walsh College on Livernois north of Wattles. |
Low Impact Development Summer Study.
We will be touring the Jeffery W. Barry addition to Walsh College and learn what motivated staff to make this a requirement of their addition and what was involved in the qualifications.
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| Tuesday, July 15, 2008 |
7-8pm |
REI store
West Big Beaver just west of Rochester on the south side of the boulevard. |
Recycling 101.
Join us for a one hour refresher course of what is new to be recyclable with SOCRRA and in your curbside bins if you live in a SOCRRA community.
The event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
There will be time for questions and answers.
Call SOCRA at 248.288.5150 for more information or visit their website at http://www.socrra.org.
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| Thursday, July 17, 2008 |
9:30am |
Bank of Ameria Building
Big Beaver east of the Somerset Collection North
main entrance |
Low Impact Development Summer Study.
Committeemembers and guests will be touring the Bank of America building which has met LEED standards even tho it was built over 30 years ago.
Wear comfortable shoes. We will be getting the full tour.
Call Karen Fabian at 248.828.3470 for more information.
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| Thursday, July 17, 2008 |
7-8PM |
Community Media Network Cable Studios
1230 Souter Blvd
Troy, MI 48083 |
County Commissioners Candidates Night for Districts 13, 19, 20,24.
Wecome to a candidate's night for all the county commissioners who represent any part of Troy. Please note that they also represent other parts of other communities also.
Please come early so that we can all be seated in the studio and the program can begin on schedule.
Written questions will be taken from the audience on index cards provided at the forum.
This event is free and nonpartisan. Democrats and Republicans alike were invited as this will be the only candidates night for the Primary and General Election.
Everyone is welcome. Reservations are not necessary.
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| Thursday, July 24, 2008 |
9am |
Cedar Pines Subdivision
Crooks Road north of Square Lake on the east side
879 Benjamin
Troy 48098 |
Low Impact Development Summer Study.
Committee members and guests will be touring a "green" subdivision and learning first hand what makes the houses green. Contact Karen Fabian for more information at 248.828.3470.
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| Thursday, July 31, 2008 |
9:30am |
Home of Karen |
Low Impact Development Summer Study.
Update meeting at Karen's to discuss what we have learned so far and how it relates to the Troy Draft Master Plan chapter.
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| Tuesday, August 5, 2008 |
7am-8pm |
All voting precincts and absent voting |
State Primary Election.
At this election, the voter must vote a straight ticket of either Democrat or Republican and choose from among those in that category.
See LWVOA.org for candidate information.
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| Thursday, August 14, 2008 |
11am-1pm |
Imaculate Heart of Mary Motherhouse in Monroe, MI. Call Karen to carpool at 248.828.3470 |
Low Impact Development Summer Study.
The visit to the Motherhouse of the Catholic nunnery in Monroe, Michigan which has had extensive upgrades to make it user friendly as well as LEEDS certified continues our study of the low impact development study. Visit to their organic farms after lunch there.
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| Thursday, August 21, 2008 |
4:30-5:30pm |
Kresge Foundation
West Big Beaver west of Coolidge Hwy on the south side of Big Beaver |
Low Impact Development Summer Study.
This is a continuation of the field trips to visit various low impact developments in and around Troy.
For more information, call Karen Fabian at 248.828.3470
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| Monday, September 1, 2008-Tuesday, November 4, 2008 |
9-5:30pm |
Troy Historical Museum
60 West Wattles
West off of Livernois |
Voting Display.
Kids can cast their vote for their favorite food, using a real voting machine, while adults can get more information on voting and the candidates. Call Lorraine Campbell at 248.524.3570 or Pam Brady at 248.689.2310 for more information.
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| Monday, September 8, 2008 |
9am-noon |
Home of Sue Gregorius |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly board meetings resume after summer hiatus
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| Friday, September 12, 2008 |
6:30pm |
Troy Daze Fair
Boulan Park
Crooks south of Wattles
next to the Entertainment Tent |
New Citizens Reception and help with registering to vote.
The League will be hosting a reception for the new citizens to welcome them to their new country and will be helping them register to vote. The city clerk is invited to facilitate the registering or we will provide the forms and stamp to mail the form in.
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| Sunday, September 14, 2008 |
2:30pm-7:30pm |
Troy Daze Fair
DPW Booth under the tent |
Recycling and Healthy Lawn and Garden outreach.
Come learn the latest that can be recycled and how to do it as well as the latest techniques for an earth friendly landscape. Table will be hosted by LWV TA Natural Resources Chair. Call Pam Brady at 248.689.2310 for information.
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| Tuesday, September 16, 2008 |
6-7:30pm |
Gary Kulick Community Center
1201 Livernoins
Ferndale
1/2 mile south of 9 Mile Road |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Learn what can be recycled and how to do it. Healthy lawn and garden information will be passed out as well.
Call SOCRRA for more information and to register at 248.288.5150. This event may be cancelled. Call SOCRRA to be sure this particular workshop is still going to be held.
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| Thursday, September 18, 2008 |
6:30pm |
Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church
5631 N. Adams (between Long Lake Road and Square Lake Road)
Bloomfield Twp
248.646.5041 |
Kick Off Dinner and Speaker.
Dinner meeting to kick off the new season for the League. Guests and prospective members and interested parties are welcome. Dinner is pizza and salad and the cost is $10. Special speaker is John Tagle, Troy Planning Commission member and architect. Dinner of pizza, salad, beverage, and dessert 6:30pm. Cost is $10. Speaker at 7pm.
Call Sue Gregorius for details and to rsvp.at 248.879.6284.
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| Monday, September 22, 2008 |
5:30pm |
Birmingham Department of Public Services
851 S. Eton
Birmingham, MI 48009 |
Planning Commission Meeting on Mass Transit Center.
The cities of Troy and Birmingham are meeting to discuss the mass transit center at Maple and Coolidge. If they don't perform to a certain extent by 2010, the land will revert to the ownership of the developer. Public comments and attendance are welcome and encouraged.
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| Tuesday, September 30, 2008 |
7:30pm |
Grosse Ponte War Memorial
32 Lakeshore Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI |
Journalism, Whom Can You Trust?.
This will be a panel discussion. Panel will consist of Ron Dzwonkowski, Editorial Page Editor of the Detroit Free Press; Nolan Finley, Editoral Page Editor of the Detroit News; Jack Lesseberry, Michigan Public Radio and the Metro Times. The discussion moderator is Ben Burnes, director of the journalism program at Wayne State University.
This is the LWV Grosse Pointe Kick Off meeting. All are welcome. Call Pam Brady for more information at 248.689.2310.
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| Thursday, October 2, 2008 |
6-7:30pm |
Royal Oak Council Chambers
211 Williams Street
Royal Oak
South of Eleven Mile Road and East of Main Street |
Recycling 101 class.
Learn what can be recycled and how to do it. Also healthy lawn and garden tips will be explored.
Become more green. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 to register or for more information.
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| Saturday, October 4, 2008 |
10am-2pm |
AloeTERRA solar house
Troy Civic Center Complex
outside at the northwest corner of the Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy 48083 |
AloeTERRA open house.
Visit the AlloTERRA solar house which was built by Lawrence Technological University architecture and engineering students and entered into competition in Washington DC. Around 800 square feet in size, it has many ecofriendly and energy efficient features. It has now a home on the Troy Civic Center complex.
In an adjoining tent, will be available ecofriendly information from several sources, including the city of Troy, SOCRRA, and DTE. Call Cindy Stewart, Troy Community Affairs Director, at 248.524.1147 or Vicki Richardson, Troy Recycling Coordinator, at 248.524.3399 for more information. The event is free.
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| Monday, October 6, 2008 |
9am |
home of Mary. Call Sue Gregorius for more information and directions. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the LWV TA board. All interested members are welcome to attend if the hostess has room.
Call Sue G for more information at 248.879.6284.
POSTPONED.
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| Monday, October 6, 2008 |
6:30-8pm |
Clawson Community Center
Main Street
Clawson |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Learn what can be recycled and how to do it. Also learn some healthy lawn and garden tips to make the earth more ecofriendly. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 to register or for more information.
|
| Monday, October 13, 2008 |
1:30pm |
Community Media Network Studios |
Candidate's Forum for Oakland County Executive.
The Candidate's Forum for Oakland County Executive will be held without an audience. Go to CMN's website for playback times on Comcast Cable channel 52 or WOW channel 18.
|
| Thursday, October 16, 2008 |
7:30pm |
Oakland University |
Candidate's Night for US 9th Congressional District.
The Candidate's Night for US Representative from the 9th Michigan District will be open to the public. Questions from the audience will be taken in written form on cards provided at the CN. For more information, please email http://www.lwvoa.org.
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| Monday, October 20, 2008 |
noon |
Farmington Community Library
Twelve Mile Road
Farmington, MI |
Prisons and Jails Panel Discussion.
League of Women Voters of Oakland Area wil hold its Annual Fall Luncheon which will include a panel discussion on Prisons and Jails. This is in preparation for our January 2009 consensus Cost is tentatively $15. Carpooling from Troy will start about 11am. Call Susan Gregorius at 248.879.6284 for more information and carpool instructions.
|
| Wednesday, October 22, 2008 |
7:15pm |
Bloomfield Twp Library
Lone Pine and Telegraph Road intersection
Bloomfield Township, MI |
Candidates night for County Prosecutor.
The Candidate's Night for County Prosecutor has been set up for the public to hear and ask questions of the those running for County Prosecutor.
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| Wednesday, October 29, 2008 |
7-9pm |
Schoolcraft College
Vis-Ta-Tech Center (in Presetnation Room = Auditorium)
18600 Haggerty Road, between 6 & 7 Mile Roads
Livonia, MI 48152
Parking is on the north side of the building
Haggerty is just west of I-275 which has exits at 6 and 7 Mile Roads |
A Fair and Impartial Michigan Supreme Court panel.
A Fair and Impartial Michigan Supreme Court.
Co-sponsors: LWV of Michigan; LWVs of Ann Arbor, Dearborn-Dearborn Hts, Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Northwest Wayne and Troy Area; Michigan Campaign Finance Network; Michigan Impartial Courts Coalition and AAUW of Michigan
Speakers: Judge Edward Thomas, retired, Wayne County Circuit Court
Brian Dickerson, Detroit Free Press columnist
Rich Robinson, Executive Director, Michigan Campaign Finance Network
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| Monday, November 3, 2008 |
2-3:30pm |
Troy Historical Museum
60 West Wattles
Troy, MI 48098 |
Image versus Issues.
Town Hall Discuss "what is more important in selecting candidates: their carefully-sculpted image or their position on the issues. From Bill Clinton's saxophone and JKF's looks, to Eisenhower's military background, we may even have time to discuss national trends regarding the 2008 election. No fee. Phone registration required in advance." Call the Troy Historical Museum at 248.524.3570.
Reading materials in preparation to participation will be suggested by Museum staff.
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| Tuesday, November 4, 2008 |
7am-8pm |
All voting precincts and absent voter ballot submission to city hall |
Natonal Election Day.
Exercise your right to vote. Remember: Democracy is not a spectator sport!
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| Monday, November 10, 2008 |
7:30pm |
City Council Chambers
Troy City Hall
500 West Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48084 |
America Recycles Day in Troy Proclamation.
A proclamation will be issued by the Troy City Council proclaming America Recycles Day in Troy. Please commit to recycling all that you are able to, for the good of the earth. For more information, call Pam Brady at 248.689.2310.
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| Monday, November 17, 2008 |
10am-1pm |
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48083 |
Electoral College Study.
We will undertake to study the electoral college and the various changes that are being proferred. Call Susan Gregorius at 248.879.6284 for more information. Members and prospective members and interested parties are welcome to come. LWV monthly Board meeting will take place beforehand.
|
| Wednesday, November 19, 2008 |
7:30pm |
Troy Historical Museum
70 West Wattles
Troy 48098 |
Women's Suffrage.
Troy Historical Museum has an Evening Lecture Series which will include "Women's Suffrage". Troy Museum manager Lorraine Campbell chronicles the struggle of determined women to earn the right to vote in this country. An honor hard won and one we all should cherish by studying the candidates and issues and then remembering to vote in every election. Call the Troy Historical Museum at 248.524.3570 for more information. No registration required. Fee is $5 at the door; free for Historical Society members.
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| Thursday, November 20, 2008 |
6-7:30pm |
Pleasant Ridge Community Center
4 Ridge Road
Pleasant Ridge |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Everyone is invited to a free SOCRRA workshop on Recycling 101 which will tell attendees what can be recycled, how to prepare it, where it goes, what is good about recycling, and how how even apartment dwellers can recycle. Recycling is for everyone. The workshop is free but please register by calling SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 so that there will be enough materials to be handed out.
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| Sunday, December 14, 2008 |
4:30-6:15pm |
Home of Ida |
Holiday Party.
This is the annual Holiday Party for all LWV TA members and their guests and prospective members. It is pot luck appetizers. Come and bring an appetizer to pass. Also bring your best singing voice as singing is part of the program for the afternoon.
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| Sunday, December 14, 2008 |
6:15pm |
Camp Ticonderoga Restaurant on Rochester Road in Troy at Sylvan Glen Golf Course |
Holiday dinner.
Members, guests, and prospective members wishing to get together for dinner after the holiday party or just get together for dinner are welcome to come to the restaurant and join us. Call Sue G for more information at 248.879.6284.
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| Monday, January 5, 2009 |
9am-noon |
Home of Betty |
Monthly Board Meeting.
Monthly meeting of the LWV TA board. This is a public meeting and all members may attend. Call the hostess to see if she has room to accommodate you. Call Sue G for more information at 248.879.6284.
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| Thursday, January 15, 2009 |
6pm-7:30pm |
Troy Public Library
510 West Big Beaver
Troy 48084 |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Come to the free recycling workshop and learn the latest that we can recycle and how it save our natural resources.
Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 to register for this free workshop.
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| Sunday, January 25, 2009 |
noon-4pm |
Troy Community Center
Rooms 303-304
3179 Livernois, north of Big Beaver |
Troy Community Kaleidoscope.
A day of fun and entertainment for the kids and information for the adults. Do a patriotic craft and get some voting information at the same time. Call Cindy Stewart, Troy Community Affairs Director, for more information at 248.524.1147.
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| Sunday, January 25, 2009 |
noon-4pm |
Troy Community Center
Rooms 303-304
3179 Livernois, north of Big Beaver |
Troy Community Kaleidoscope.
Visit the SOCRRA booth for information on recycling and healthy lawns and gardens. Call Cindy Stewart, Troy Community Affairs Director, at 248.524.1147 for more information.
|
| Monday, February 2, 2009 |
9am |
Home of President Sue G. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
This is the monthly board meeting of the League. All members and interested parties are welcome to attend. Call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284.
|
| Monday, February 2, 2009 |
11am |
Home of President, Sue. |
Program planning.
This meeting is to establish our program priorities to study in the next year. All members are welcome. Call Sue G. at 248.879.6284 for information and reservations so we have enough booklets, seats, etc.
|
| Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
3pm - 4pm |
Kirts Office Building Room 105. |
Legislative Interview.
Members of the Leagues of Women Voters of Oakland Area and Troy Area are meeting with US Rep Gary Peters to ask LWV MI questions to determine his stand on various issues.
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| Monday, February 16, 2009 |
9:30am till ? |
Home of Member, Pam. |
They Represent You update workday.
Members of the Voter Service They Represent You committee will meet with gathered updates to type and compile the updates for the March 2009 They Represent You brochure. Volunteers have already obtained the updated materials. Typing, setting, and cross checking of information will be handled today. For more information call either Karen Fabian at 248.828.3470 or Pam Brady at 248.689.2310 for more information or offer to help.
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| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 |
12 - 2 pm |
Troy Schools Offices |
Public Hearing on the Troy School Deficit.
This is a public meeting called by the Troy School District to elicit suggestions of what can be altered, cut, or melded in order to balance the TSD budget. Public is encouraged to attend and give suggestions and hear options available. Call Troy School District at 248.823.4000 for more information.
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| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 |
7pm - 9pm |
Troy School Administrative Services Building. |
Troy School District budget meeting.
This is another in a series of public meetings called by the Troy School District to elicit suggestions of what can be altered, cut, or melded in order to balance the TSD budget. Public is encouraged to attend and give suggestions and hear options available. Call Troy School District at 248.823.4000 for more information.
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| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
7-8:30pm |
Huntington Woods Library
Huntington Woods |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Come learn the latest that can be recycled and how it helps the environment. Learn proper recycling techniques and how many bins you can put out to the curb. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 to register for this free workshop or visit the website at http://www.socrra.org for information.
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| Sunday, March 1, 2009-Thursday, April 30, 2009 |
alll library hours |
Troy Public Library
510 West Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48084 |
Recycling display.
The Troy Public Library display case is the object of the LWV TA Natural Resources chair's visual presentation on What More Can Be Recycled for Water Quality and Conservation of Natural Resources. Call Pam Brady for more information at 248.689.2310
|
| Monday, March 9, 2009 |
6-7:30pm |
Berkley Library
Coolidge Highway
1 block south of 12 Mile Road
Berkley |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Come learn the latest in recycling and how it helps the environment to do so. Learn recycling techniques and how to also reduce and reuse.
Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 to register for this free workshop.
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| Friday, March 13, 2009 |
noon - 1:30pm |
Whole Foods
Rochester Hills, MI |
CRWC Adopt-A-Stream program.
A meeting of the SIERRA Club will host Clinton River Watershed Council's presenter on the Adopt-A-Stream Program which monitors parts of the tributaries of the Clinton River to test its cleanness. Call Michele Arquette-Palermo at 248.601.0606 for more information or go online to wholefoods.com to register.
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| Saturday, March 14, 2009 |
2pm - 3:30pm |
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy
in the cafeteria |
Meet and Greet.
The UNA USA Michigan is hosting a Meet and Greet program with special guest Dr. Cissa Wa Numbe talk about the Congo Cause, to get netting for all the Congolese to protect them in bed from the mosquitos which carry malaria.
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| Thursday, March 19, 2009 |
9am |
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48083
Room 303 |
Board Meeting.
This is the periodic meeting of the Board of Directors of the LWV TA. Discussion on agenda and additions coming before the board ensue. All prospective members and interested parties are welcome to attend.
Call Sue Gregorius, President, at 248.879.6284 for more information.
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| Thursday, March 19, 2009 |
11am - 12:30pm |
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48083
Room 303 |
Consensus.
Discussion of the National Popular Vote Compact vs the Electoral College will be facilitated by Mary Roman. After discussion, we will vote on the consensus of the LWV Troy Area on this topic. Call Sue Gregorius for more information. 248.879.6284. Only current League Troy members can vote on the consensus. Everyone is invited to attend and listen to the discussion.
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| Monday, March 23, 2009 |
9am |
Member Betty's home |
budget meeting.
Meeting of the Budget committee to determine the budget for 2009-2010.
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| Monday, March 23, 2009 |
12 noon |
Member Betty's home. |
bylaws meeting.
Meeting of the Bylaws committee to determine any changes in the League bylaws for 2009-2010 year.
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| Thursday, April 2, 2009 |
6pm-7:30pm |
Beverly Hills Council Chambers
Beverly Hills, MI |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Learn more about recycling and what good it does for the environment. Come to this fast paced 1 and 1/2 hour workshop. Call for reservations at 248.288.5150. You do not have to be a resident of Beverly Hills to attend. Cost is free.
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| Thursday, April 2, 2009 |
7pm |
Grosse Point War Memorial |
Child Health.
The League in Troy will carpool to the discussion on
"Child Health Advocacy - Hope and Help for Every Child," put on by LWV GP and Grosse Pointe War Memorial. We will carpool. Call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284 for more info and to arrange the carpool location and reservations.
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| Monday, April 20, 2009-Saturday, April 25, 2009 |
varied times |
SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility
(Recycling Center)
995 Coolidge Hwy south of Maple Road
Troy, MI 48084 |
MRF tours.
Come celebrate Earth Day week by touring the SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility (MRF) which collects the recyclables from its 12 communities and bundles, bales, and brokers them out. Learn more about recycling and see what 300,000 people can accumulate in a day to save the planet! Call SOCRRA at 248.1288.5150 to reserve a spot so they have enough tour guides on hand to teach, tour and answer questions.
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| Friday, April 24, 2009 |
9am - 3pm |
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI |
Voter Power.
"The 21st Century Voter: Promoting Michigan Voter Power," Hosted by LWV Michigan. Cost is $30 which includes materials and lunch. Reservations are required. We will carpool from Pam Brady's at 8am. Call Sue Gregorius for more info on where and how to register and any other information at 248.879.6284.
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| Saturday, April 25, 2009 |
1-2:30pm |
Lathrup Village City Hall |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Learn more about recycling and what good it does for the environment. Come to this fast paced 1 and 1/2 hour workshop. Call for reservations at 248.288.5150 or visit their website at http://www.socrra.org. You do not have to be a resident of Lathrup Village to attend. Cost is free.
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| Monday, May 4, 2009 |
9am |
Home of Nancy W. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
This is the monthly board meeting. All members and prospective members are welcome if the hostess has room. Call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284.
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| Tuesday, May 5, 2009 |
7-8:30pm |
The North Face
Somerset Collection North
Troy, MI 48084 |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Learn more about recycling and what good it does for the environment. The workshop will be some time during the fair hours. Come to this fast paced 1 and 1/2 hour workshop. Call for reservations at 248.288.5150 or visit their website http://www.socrra.org. You do not have to be a resident of Troy to attend. Cost is free.
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| Thursday, May 7, 2009 |
6-7:30pm |
Ferndale Community Center |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Learn more about recycling and what good it does for the environment. Come to this fast paced 1 and 1/2 hour workshop. Call for reservations at 248.288.5150 or visit their website http://www.socrra.org. You do not have to be a resident of Ferndale to attend. Cost is free.
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| Wednesday, May 13, 2009 |
7-8:30pm |
Royal Oak Library |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Learn more about recycling and what good it does for the environment. Come to this fast paced 1 and 1/2 hour workshop. Call for reservations at 248.288.5150 or visit their website http://www.socrra.org. You do not have to be a resident of Royal Oak to attend. Cost is free.
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| Friday, May 15, 2009-Sunday, May 17, 2009 |
all day each day |
Lansing |
State Convention.
LWVMI STATE CONVENTION, held every other year. We are allowed two delegates. Call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284 if interested in being a delegate and/or going for the experience. Current League members only.
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| Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
6-7:30pm |
Birmingham Public works Building
851 S. Eton
Birmingham, MI 48009 |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Learn more about recycling and what good it does for the environment. The workshop will be some time during the fair hours. Come to this fast paced 1 and 1/2 hour workshop. Call for reservations at 248.288.5150 or visit their website http://www.socrra.org. You do not have to be a resident of Birmingham to attend. Cost is free.
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2009 |
6-7:30pm |
Oak Park Community Center, Room B
14300 Oak Park Boulevard (west side of Oak Park Library)
Oak Park |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Learn more about recycling and what good it does for the environment. The workshop will be some time during the fair hours. Come to this fast paced 1 and 1/2 hour workshop. Call for reservations at 248.288.5150 or visit their website http://www.socrra.org. You do not have to be a resident of Oak Park to attend. Cost is free.
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| Saturday, June 6, 2009 |
9am-1pm |
Stage Nature Center
Coolidge Hwy south of South Blvd
Troy, MI 48098 |
River Day.
Join your natural resouces chair and other members of League Troy in helping to "take back" the Rouge River at the Nature Center. We will be stabilizing the streambank, planting native plants, pulling out invasives, and more. Call Environmental Specialist Jennifer Lawson at 248.524.3381 or email her at j.lawson@troymi.gov to volunteer or to ask questions.
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| Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
6pm |
Home of Member Sue R |
Annual Meeting.
This is the annual meeting of the LWV Troy Area where members will vote on the budget, bylaws, nominating, and other business coming before the membership. All members and prospective members are welcome if the hostess has room. A light salad, roll, beverage, and dessert supper will be served. Cost is $10. Membership dues can be paid at this time also. Call Sue Gregorius to rsvp at 248.879.6284.
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| Thursday, June 25, 2009 |
10am |
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48083 |
Martha Schaefer-Fowler Memorial.
Join us in joining the family in celebrating of the life of Martha Schaefer Fowler, longtime member of League of Women Voters of Troy Area. She was a wonderful, supportive, enthusiastic person who helped out as much as she could. Her views on a subject, be it political theory, health care, Women's and children's issues, the UN were always thought provoking and insightful. Though she was in her 90's, her mind was active and current and varied.
Her mark was made on all of us. What a wonderful mentor!
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| Tuesday, July 7, 2009 |
5:30pm - 7:30pm |
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernios north of Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48083
Room 304 |
Troy Special City Council Meeting.
The public is invited to meet the final five candidates who wish to be Troy's next city manager. At this meeting, each candidate will be given 15 minutes to describe what is important about and to them. At the conclusion, the residents can ask questions and make comments and mingle with the candidates and council members. No reservations are necessary. For more info, check out the city website at http://www.troymi.gov/CityManagerSearch.asp
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| Wednesday, July 8, 2009 |
9am-5pm |
Troy City Hall
Council Boardroom on the upper floor at the north end of the building |
Inverviews of the Final Five Candidates for City Manager.
The final five candidates for Troy City Manager will be interviewed at 1 1/2 hour intervals with a half hour for lunch from noon to 12:30pm. The candidates will be taken in reverse alphabetical order. The public is invited to attend but they will not be given an opportunity to speak.
For more information see http://www.troymi.gov/CityManagerSearch.asp
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| Thursday, July 9, 2009 |
6:30pm-7:30pm |
REI store
SW corner of Big Beaver and Rochester Roads
Troy |
Recycling 101 workshop.
Come to the free workshop, run by SOCRRA, and get your questions about recycling, precycling, buy recycled material, hazardous waste removal in an environmentally safe way. Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 for more information and to register.
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| Thursday, July 9, 2009 |
7pm |
Troy City Hall
Council Boardroom
upper floor in the north end of the building |
City Council Deliberation of the City Manager Candidates.
This is a special city council meeting to deliberate the results of the interviews of the city manager candidates. There will be a limited opportunity for the publice to comment at the beginning of this meeting. The meeting is open to the public and no reservations are needed. For more info: http://www.troymi.gov/CityManagerSearch.asp
|
| Thursday, July 16, 2009 |
9:30am |
Meet at Karen's driveway to carpool to the MSUE in Pontiac. |
League Summer Study of MSUE.
This is the first of 6 weeks of a League summer study of the Michigan State University Extension-Oakland County. Today's topic is its History by Bev Terry, Extension Director.
Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info and to rsvp.
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| Monday, July 20, 2009 |
6pm |
Troy City Council Board Room in the Troy City Hall building upper level between the city clerk's office and that of the city manager on the north side of the building. |
Final deliberation of city manager by city council.
This will be the final deliberation of city council with the prospective city manager with respect to the new city manager selection and his contract terms.
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| Thursday, July 23, 2009 |
|
Meet at Karen's driveway to carpool to the MSUE in Pontiac. |
League Summer Study.
This is the second of 6 weeks of a League summer study of the Michigan State University Extension-Oakland County. Today's topic is its Nutrition and Health, including Breastfeeding by Lois Thieleke and Saneya Hamler. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info and to rsvp.
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| Monday, July 27, 2009 |
4pm |
Troy City Hall
City Clerk's Office
500 West Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48084 |
Deadline for submission of City Council Petitions.
This is the deadline for which candidates for city council may submit their petitions. They have 72 hours to withdraw their petition if they choose, otherwise their petitions will be checked for valid signatures and they will be considered valid candidates. Three seats are expiring on city council. The election will be on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
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| Thursday, July 30, 2009 |
|
Meet at Karen's driveway to carpool to the MSUE in Pontiac. |
League Summer Study.
This is the third of 6 weeks of a League summer study of the Michigan State University Extension-Oakland County. Today's topic is its 4-H Youth Development by Tom Schneider.Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info and to rsvp.
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| Thursday, August 6, 2009 |
|
Meet at Karen's driveway to carpool to the MSUE in Pontiac. |
League Summer Study.
This is the fourth of 6 weeks of a League summer study of the Michigan State University Extension-Oakland County. Today's topic is its Master Gardener Volunteer Program & Water quality by Carol Lenchek and Bindu Bhakta. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info and to rsvp.
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| Tuesday, August 11, 2009 |
4pm |
Troy City Hall
City Clerk's Office
500 West Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48084 |
Deadline for submission of Troy School Board petitions.
This is the deadline to submit petitions to run for Troy School Board. The candidates have 72 hours to withdraw from competition, and their petition signatures will be verified, then they will be considered valid candidates. Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
Two 4 year seats are up for election, and two 6 year seats are up for election.
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| Thursday, August 13, 2009 |
|
Meet at Karen's driveway to carpool to the MSUE in Pontiac. |
League Summer Study.
This is the fifth of 6 weeks of a League summer study of the Michigan State University Extension-Oakland County. Today's topic is its Food Safety, Nutrition & Health & Childcare Provider Education by Robin Danto & Eva Poole. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info and to rsvp.
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| Thursday, August 20, 2009 |
|
Meet at Karen's driveway to carpool to the MSUE in Pontiac. |
League Summer Study.
This is the sixth of 6 weeks of a League summer study of the Michigan State University Extension-Oakland County. Today's topic is its Community and Economic Development, Citizen Planner by Bev Terry & Glenn Pape (Regional Land Use Educator. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more info and to rsvp.
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| Wednesday, August 26, 2009 |
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Clawson City Hall
425 North Main Street
Clawson, MI 48017 |
Healthy Lawn Care Workshop.
Learn the latest of whats and whys for fall healthy lawn care from the experts. Go green and be earth friendly with these tips. Sponsored by SOCWA. Registration requested to Karen Bever at 248.288.5150. This event is free to the public.
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| Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
6pm-9pm |
Troy Community Center Room 301
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48083 |
Kick Off Dinner and Speaker.
Kick Off Dinner and Speaker. Dinner meeting to kick off the new season for the League. Guests and prospective members and interested parties are welcome. Dinner is pizza, salad, dessert, and beverage and the cost is $10. Special speaker is Loraine Campbell, Troy Historical Museum Manager, who will give us an update of the contstuction at the Museum grounds. Dinner at 6pm with Speaker at 6:45pm. For details and to rsvp call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284 or Pam Brady at 248.689.2310.
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| Friday, September 18, 2009 |
6:30pm |
Boulan Park Entertainment Tent and the tent to the west of it |
New Citizens Reception and help with registering to vote.
New Citizens will be sworn in by the US District Judge with help from the District Court personnel. Afterwards, the League will hold a reception to honor and welcome the new citizens to their new country and help them register to vote with the help of personnel from the city clerk's office.
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| Sunday, September 20, 2009 |
11am |
Troy Daze at Boulan Park west off of Crooks and north of Big Beaver Troy |
Recycling information at the DPW booth at Troy Daze.
Bring your recycling and healthy lawn and garden questions to the DPW booth under the big tent to get some dialog and answers, tips, and suggestions, as well as written information.
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| Monday, September 21, 2009 |
7pm |
The Community House
380 South Bates Street
Birmingham, MI 48009 |
Health Care as We Age Panel Discussion.
"Health Care as We Age" by LWV Detroit Metro Area.
A panel discussion featuring these distinguished panelists:
Peter Lichtenberg, Ph.D.
Director, Institute of Gerontology
Wayne State University
"Successful Aging"
Kristin Wilson
Community Planner
Area Agency on Aging 1-B
"Preserving Independence and Quality of Life for Seniors"
State Senator John Pappageorge
13th District, Michigan State Senate
"Health Care, Seniors, and Michigan Budget Challenges"
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations are appreciated and can be made by contacting The Community House at (248) 644-5832.
This event is co-sponsored by The Community House and the League of Women Voters of Oakland Area.
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| Wednesday, October 7, 2009 |
7-8:30pm |
Troy School Services Building
4420 Livernois (south of Long Lake on the east side of the street. Look for the Troy Schools sign, pull in the driveway and veer to the left when the road splits. |
LWV TA School Board Candidates Night 2009.
This will be the nonpartisan Candidates' Night for the Troy School Board which election will be held on November 3, 2009. It will contain 4 people running for two four year seats and two people running unopposed for two six year seats. Look for the Troy School Board Voter's Guide out soon in several spots around the city of Troy.
For more information, call Karen Fabian at 248.828.3470 or Pam Brady at 248.689.2310. It is free and everyone is welcome.
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
7-8:30pm |
Royal Oak Library
222 E. Eleven Mile Road
Royal Oak |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
Free recycling informational workshop for residents of the SOCRRA member communities. Call for information and reservations at 248.288.5150.
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| Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
7-9pm |
Community Media Cable Studios
1230 Souter Boulevard
Troy, MI 48083
Souter Blvd runs south off of Maple (15 Mile) Road between Rochester and Stephenson. |
Troy City Council Candidates Night and description of the ballot proposals.
This is the League of Women Voters of Troy Area nonpartisan Candidates' Night for the Troy City Council. Seven people are running for 3 seats. There will also be an explanation of the 6 ballot proposals that will also be on the ballot for the November 3, 2009 election. Everyone is welcome and the event is free. Look for the Voter Guides out soon in various spots in the city.
For more information, call Karen Fabian at 248.828.3470 or Pam Brady at 248.689.2310.
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| Monday, October 19, 2009 |
Noon |
Birmingham First Baptist Church
300 Willits St.
Birmingham, MI 48009 |
LWV OA Annual Fall Luncheon and Panel Discussion.
LWVOA Annual Fall Luncheon.
Topic: "Why We Need a Free Press"
Details forthcoming
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| Saturday, October 24, 2009 |
2pm-4pm |
First Baptist Church of Birmingham
300 Willits Street (1 bk N of Maple at Bates)
Birmingham |
Transit Now! A Forum on Mass Transportation.
discussion on Mass Transit Planning for the Detroit Metropolitan Region with a focus on the Woodward Corridor. Doors open at 1:30pm for refreshments and conversation. Please RSVP the First Baptist Church office at 248.644.0550. Sponsored by Suburban congregations of M.O.S.E.S.
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| Monday, October 26, 2009 |
6-7:30pm |
Berkley Public Library
3155 Coolidge Hwy, south of 12 Mile Road |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
Free recycling informational workshop for residents of the SOCRRA member communities. Call for information and reservations at 248.288.5150.
|
| Monday, November 2, 2009 |
9am |
home of Nancy W. |
Monthly Board Meeting.
This is the monthly board meeting of the League. Board updates, committee meetings and other items are discussed and decided upon. Open to all League members and other interested parties if the hostess has the room. Call Sue G at 248.879.6284 for more info.
|
| Tuesday, November 3, 2009 |
7am-8pm |
All voting precincts |
General Election Day.
Vote today in Troy for 3 members of Troy City Council, 2 4 year terms and 2 six year terms for Troy School Board, possibly 3 ballot proposals.
|
| Saturday, November 7, 2009 |
10am |
Southfield Library
26300 Evergreen
Southfield, MI 48076 |
Health Care Refore. Let's Get Real..
Special meeting of the LWV OA on their continuing series on Health Care Reform. Everyone is welcome.
|
| Monday, November 9, 2009 |
7:30pm |
Troy City Hall
City Council Chambers
500 West Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48084 |
America Recycles Day in Troy Proclamation.
Troy City Council proclaims America Recycles Day in Troy. Proclamation received, on behalf of all the recyclers in Troy, by LWV TA Natural Resources Chair, Pam Brady, who will add a few good words about recycling.
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| Monday, November 16, 2009 |
4pm and 4:45pm and 5:30pm |
SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility
995 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI 48084 |
America Recycles Day MRF tours.
In honor of America Recycles Day, tours of the SOCRRA MRF will be available to all. See how many tons of recyclables communities can amass and learn what happens to them after they leave your curbside. For reservations and information call 248.288.5150.
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| Monday, November 16, 2009 |
7-8:30pm |
Huntington Woods Library
26415 Scotia, south of 11 Mile Road
Huntington Woods |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
Free recycling informational workshop for residents of the SOCRRA member communities. Call for information and reservations at 248.288.5150.
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| Tuesday, November 17, 2009 |
4pm and 4:45pm and 5:30pm |
SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility
995 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI 48084 |
Americal Recycles Day MRF tours.
In honor of America Recycles Day, tours of the SOCRRA MRF will be available to all. See how many tons of recyclables communities can amass and learn what happens to them after they leave your curbside. For reservations and information call 248.288.5150.
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| Wednesday, November 18, 2009 |
4pm |
SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility
995 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI 48084 |
America Recycles Day MRF tours.
In honor of America Recycles Day, tours of the SOCRRA MRF will be available to all. See how many tons of recyclables communities can amass and learn what happens to them after they leave your curbside. For reservations and information call 248.288.5150.
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| Saturday, November 21, 2009 |
10am and 10:45am and 11:30am |
SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility
995 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI 48084 |
America Recycles Day MRF tours.
In honor of America Recycles Day, tours of the SOCRRA MRF will be available to all. See how many tons of recyclables communities can amass and learn what happens to them after they leave your curbside. For reservations and information call 248.288.5150.
|
| Sunday, December 13, 2009 |
4pm |
Home of Ida. |
Holiday Party.
This is when our members and spouses can relax and get together and enjoy a light evening of song and conversation. Bring an apetizer and those who wish can go to Camp Ticonderoga for dinner afterward.
Call Sue for more info at 248.879.6284.
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| Monday, January 4, 2010 |
9am |
Home of Mary R. |
Board Meeting.
This is the monthly board meeting of the League. Others may attend if there is room at the home of the hostess. Please call 248.879.6284 for more information.
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| Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
7pm-8:30pm |
CMN Cable Studios
1230 Souter Blvd (south off of Maple, beteen Rochester Road and Stephenson Hwy)
Troy, MI 48083 |
LWV Troy Area Study Session on the Tax Millage Election.
The public is invited to join us for this informative study session on the upcoming tax millage which will be voted on in a special election on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
Seating is limited.
For further information, please call Sue Gregorius at 248.879.6284 or Pam Brady at 248.689.2310.
Please note:
Airtimes for this one hour program playback on Comcast channel 52 and WOW channel 18 are:
Tuesdays, February 9, 16 and 23 at 11am
Wednesdays, February 10 and 17 at 8pm
Saturdays, February 13 and 20 at 7pm
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| Monday, February 15, 2010 |
7:30pm |
Troy City Council Chambers
Troy City Hall
500 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084 |
LWV TA Proclamation on their 90th year of existence.
The League of Women Voters of Troy Area is receiving a Proclamation celebrating their 90th birthday at the Troy City Council meeting. One of our members is older than that! She appreciates how important it is for everyone to have the right to vote. So do we. This is the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment to the US Constitution, at which time the LWV was formed.
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| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
6-7:30pm |
Hazel Park Library |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
Recycling 101 Workshop. Free recycling informational workshop for residents of the SOCRRA member communities. Call for information and reservations at 248.288.5150.
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| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 |
7am - 8pm |
Precincts in the city of Troy. Check with the City Clerk's office to see where you are to vote for this election if you are unsure. 249.524.3316. |
Special Election for the City of Troy General Operating Millage Proposal.
This is a special election to determine if the electors of the city of Troy wish to levy a 1.9 mill general operating tax.
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| Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
2pm |
Troy Historical Museum church building
60 West Wattles
Troy, MI 48098 |
Tea at Two program.
In honor of their 90th anniversary of the passing of the 19th amendment to the Constitution, the LWV TA will "hostess" this program on Remarkable Women.
For more information contact the Troy Historical Museum at 248.524.3570.
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| Saturday, February 27, 2010 |
10am |
St Andrew Lutheran Church
6255 Telegraph Road (just north of Maple Road)
Bloomfield HIlls, MI 48301 |
Prison Reform workshop.
This is for League members to become updated on Prison Reform with the LWV Oakland Area speakers. LWV TA members are welcome to attend. Call Sue Gregorius for more info at 248.879.6284.
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| Monday, March 1, 2010 |
9am |
To be determined. |
Board Meeting.
This meeting is to discuss and determine what business comes before the board of the LWV TA. The date is tentative at this time.
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| Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
6-7:30pm |
Royal Oak Library |
Recycling 101 Workshop.
Recycling 101 Workshop. Free recycling informational workshop for residents of the SOCRRA member communities. Call for information and reservations at 248.288.5150.
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| Monday, April 19, 2010-Saturday, April 24, 2010 |
various times |
SOCRRA Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
995 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI 48084 |
Earth Day tours.
Want to see what happens to the materials you have placed at your curb or brought to the MRF to recycle? Want to see what 290,000 people with a single idea of recovering natural resources can do? Come to a tour of the MRF and find out for yourself. Tours last about 30-45 minutes and contain information as well as the tour.
Call SOCRRA at 248.288.5150 for more information and to reserve a spot.
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| Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
all day every day of the year |
Everywhere |
Earth Day.
LWV TA encourages members and people to commit to the conservation and preservation and protection of Planet Earth, today and everyday! Many activities are going on.
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| Friday, April 30, 2010 |
all day every day of the year |
Everywhere |
Arbor Day.
Celebrate Arbor Day with one or more of the many events that encourage the planting and maintenance of trees on our Planet Earth.
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| Friday, June 11, 2010-Tuesday, June 15, 2010 |
daily |
Atlanta Marriott
Atlanta, Georgia |
LWV US National Convention.
The LWV United States convenes a Convention that shall adopt a program, elect officers and directors, adopt a budget and transact such other business as may properly come before it. LWV TA member may attend as a voting participant. This year's venue is Atlanta, Georgia.
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| Saturday, June 26, 2010 |
11am-3pm |
REI of Troy at Big Beaver and Rochester Roads intersection (SW corner) |
All American Recycling Fair.
Join us at REI to learn more about recycling, make art objects with recycled materials, learn how to be more environmentally repsonsible with your lawn and garden and home buying practices, precycling to lessen the disposal of packaging, hazardous waste and electronics disposal, single stream recycling, before and after materials, and more. It is free, a family event, and no pre registration or purchases are required.
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| Tuesday, June 29, 2010 |
9:30am |
Home of Karen F. |
LWV TA Summer Study.
This year's LWV TA Summer Study will be "Economics 101...Strategic Planning to Transform Michigan's Economy".
All members are welcome to join our study. It will include several sessions at times and places to be determined at this first meeting. All interested parties and potential League members are welcome to join us if space permits.
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| Tuesday, July 6, 2010 |
9:30am-noon |
Home of Karen. |
League Summer Study week 2 of 7.
We are further exploring the MSU Land Policy Institute study on new paradyms for Michigan to get out of the economic slump it is in. Open to the public if there is room. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information.
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| Wednesday, July 7, 2010 |
6pm |
Home of Sue R. Call Sue Gregorius for directions at 248.879.6284. |
LWV TA Annual Meeting.
This is the annual meeting of the general membership of the LWV TA. At this meeting, the membership ratifies the 2010-2011 budget, bylaws, officers and directors and give directions to the board. Discussion of the future course of the LWV TA will be discussed. Dinner is first and a $10 charge covers the cost of dinner and the printing of the annual meeting books. Annual dues are payable at this time. Please rsvp to Sue G at 248.879.6284.
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| Saturday, July 10, 2010 |
1pm |
Home of Ida |
Library study.
This is a continuation of the study the LWV TA is doing to better educate themselves on the choices and ramifications of various kinds of library governance. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information. The public is welcome to attend. Ask if the hostess has enough room.
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| Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
9:30am-noon |
Home of Karen. |
League Summer Study week 3 of 7.
We are further exploring the MSU Land Policy Institute study on new paradyms for Michigan to get out of the economic slump it is in. Open to the public if there is room. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information.
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| Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
12:30pm |
Home of Karen. |
League Library study.
League is studying the various aspects of the possible millage that some citizens wish to put on the November ballot. The public is welcome to join us if the hostess has room. Call Karen at 248.828.3470.
This first meeting will be considered a general meeting and part of the board meeting. See adjoining calendar entry. Call Pam Brady at 248.689.2310 for more information.
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| Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
12:30pm |
Home of Karen |
LWV TA board and general meeting.
League of Women Voters of Troy Area will have its combination board and general meeting to discuss the library millage possibility as well as present reports and general business coming before the board. The public is welcome. Call Pam Brady at 248.689.2310.
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| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
9:30am-noon |
Home of Ida. |
League Summer Study week 4 of 7.
We are further exploring the MSU Land Policy Institute study on new paradyms for Michigan to get out of the economic slump it is in. Open to the public if there is room. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information.
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| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
12:30pm |
Home of Ida. |
League Library Study.
League is continuing studying the various aspects of the possible library millage. Guest speaker is Rhonda Hendrickson, President of the Friends of the Troy Library.
The public is welcome if the hostess has room. Call 248.689.2310.
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| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
9:30am-noon |
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League Summer Study week 5 of 7.
We are further exploring the MSU Land Policy Institute study on new paradyms for Michigan to get out of the economic slump it is in. Open to the public if there is room. Call Karen at 248.828.3470 for more information.
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| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
12:30pm |
Home of Ida. 1304 Player Troy, MI 48085
248.879.8287 |
League Library study.
League Troy Area is further studying the various aspects of the possible library millage on the November 2010 ballot. Guest speakers are Ken Macon, W. Bloomfield Libary trustee and Denise Hammond, former W Bloomfield Treasurer.
The public is welcome to attend if the hostess has room. Call Pam at 248.689.2310.
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