League of Woman Voters of Northampton Area

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Book Collection Begins July 9th (Book Sale-September 29)

The League will begin collecting books for our annual Book Sale on July 9 and will continue collecting until August 3.  The Book Sale will be held on Saturday, September 29 from 9 a.m-4 p.m. at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School on Locust St. in Northampton. Books can be dropped off at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School.  There is a box outside of the Main Building, but you can bring them directly inside to our sorting site from 7:30-2 p.m. on Monday-Friday.  Books can also be dropped off at Forbes Library, Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m, Tuesday and Thursday from 1-5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Books can also be dropped at Cooper’s Corner in Florence.  Their hours are Monday-Thursday from 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.   Cooper’s drop site has only a small barrel.  We suggest Smith Voke as the best choice for drop offs.

Candidate Forum for 2nd Hampshire District House of Representatives

In conjunction with the Daily Hampshire Gazette and WHMP, the League is sponsoring a candidate forums on July 26 at 6:30-8:30 p.m.  The forum for the 2nd Hampshire District House of Representative will be at the South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal St., South Hadley

 

Candidates Forum 1st Hampshire District State Representative

The League of Women Voters of the Northampton Area, the Daily Hampshire Gazette and WHMP will co-sponsor a candidates forum for the 1st Hampshire District candidates for the State Representative position.  The event will be held at JFK Middle School on July 30th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

League of Women Voters Annual Book Sale

The League of Women Voters of the Northampton Area will hold its book sale on Saturday, September 29 at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Early birds can pay $10 for early admission at 8 a.m.

Voter Registration at the 4th of July Naturalization Ceremony

The newly naturalized citizens will be registered to vote by the League of Women Voters of the Northampton Area at the annual 4th of July Naturalization ceremony.  It will be held on the Hampshire County Courthouse lawn at 11 a.m  The courthouse is on the corner of Main and King Streets in Northampton.  Come join us.  It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the 4th.

Candidates Forum

Candidates for State Representative for the 1st Hampshire District will be answering questions on climate and energy issues.

Northampton Area LWV Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 24 at the Northampton Country Club.  Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 6 p.m., Speaker: State Representative Paul Mark speaking on Gerrymandering, Redistricting and the 2020 Census at 7 p.m. and the Business meeting at 7:45.  Cost is $25.  Reservations: 413-586-7966 or email loudebou@aol.com.

Want change? : five small ideas to make a big difference

  1. Be a voter:        Your vote is your voice; make voting a habit.  Register or update your registration online at www. registertovoteMA.com
  2. Take five:          Set aside five minutes each week to call or write your elected officials about an issue that is important to you
  3. Start small:       It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity o what you’d like to change.  Sometimes it’s best to begin with a local issue
  4. Meet up:            There is strength in numbers.  Join an organization, like the League of Women Voters, where you can engage with others.
  5. Read & reflect: Keep current by reading, listening, and watching, and double check your sources to make sure your information is accurate.