[LWV] League of Women Voters®
of Arapahoe County

PastCalendar

Here is a list of events that have already occurred.

DateTimePlaceDescription
Monday, September 27, 2010 7-9:00pm Koelbel Library
5955 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
Public Forum on Ballot Issues 60, 61, and 101. Public Forum on Ballot Issues 60, 61, and 101 featuring both Henry Sobanet, President of Colorado Strategies and former director of the office of State Planning and Budgeting under Governor Owen, speaking against the issues and Gregory Golyansky, Vice Chair of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, speaking in favor of the issues. An audience question and answer period will follow. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, September 30, 2010 7-9:00pm Koelbel Library
5955 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
Explanation of the 9 Colorado Ballot Issues on Nov. Ballot. The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County will present a non-partisan pro/con explanation of the nine Colorado Ballot Issues to be voted on at the November 2, election. Free ballot pamphlets will be available. This is sponsored by the Arapahoe Library District. Free and open to the public but registration is required. Call the library at 303-542-7279.
Monday, October 4, 2010 6:30-9:00pm Koelbel Library
5955 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
Explanation of the 9 Colorado Ballot Issues for Nov Election. This joint meeting of the League of Women Voters, the American Association of University Women, and the Business and Professional Women is a non-partisan pro/con explanation of the nine Colorado Ballot Issues to be voted on at the November 2, election. Open to members, friends, and family.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 7-9:00 Smoky Hill Library
5430 S. Biscay Circle
Centennial, CO 80015
Public Forum on Ballot Issues 60, 61, 101. This is a public Forum on Ballot Issues 60, 61, and 101. It is featuring both Henry Sobaner, President of Colorado Strategies and former Director of the Office of State Planning and Budgeting under Governor Owen, speaking against the issues and Gregory Golyansky, Vice Chair of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, speaking in favor of the issues. An audience question and answer period will follow. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, October 14, 2010 6-9:00pm Koelbel Library
5955 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
Arapahoe Candidate Forum. This Candidate Forum is for all candidates vying for Arapahoe County Commissioner District 2 & 4, Arapahoe County Treasurer, Arapahoe County Sheriff, Arapahoe County Clerk & Recorder, and Arapahoe County Assessor & Coroner. Free and open to the public..
Thursday, November 4, 2010 9:15-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St
Centennial, CO 80112
Unit Meeting on CO Education Senate Bill 10-191. This Senate Bill 10-191, Self-Assessment for Implementation, Ensuring Quality Instruction Through Education Effectiveness, will be the focus of the LVWAC Unit Meeting. This bill establishes new requirements for local personnel evaluation systems. Bill author Senator Mike Johnston and Mr. Jody Dosher, NEA Colorado Director and CCEA President, will present their perspectives on the bill.
Monday, November 8, 2010 5-7:30pm Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
5050 S. Syracuse
Denver, CO 80237
Unit Meeting on CO Education Senate Bill 10-191. This Senate Bill 10-191, Self-Assessment for Implementation, Ensuring Quality Instruction Through Education Effectiveness, will be the focus of the LWVAC Unit Meeting. This bill establishes new requirements for local personnel evaluation systems. Bill author Senator Mike Johnston and Mr. Jody Dosher, NEA Colorado Director and CCEA President, will present their perspectives on the bill.
Friday, November 12, 2010 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6737 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions Discussion Group. The topic being discussed this month is "Religion & Government". How did religion effect the election? Where did seperation of religion & state come from? What does freedom of religion mean in our country? Where does the media stand on this issue?
Friday, February 4, 2011 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions Discussion Group. The chapter being discussed this week from the Foreign Policy Association's "Great Decisions 2011 Edition" book is Chapter 1 - Rebuilding Haiti.
Monday, February 7, 2011 11:30-1:00pm Benedict's Restaurant
8181 E. Arapahoe Rd. SteA
Centennial, CO 80112
Lunch Bunch. This is a social event to meet League members, to exchange informal conversation, and/or to bring a current topic you would like the group to discuss.
Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:15-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Unit Meeting. This program planning meeting is being held to solicit comments and suggestions about the League's local program positions.
Friday, February 18, 2011 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions Discussion Group. The Chapter being discussed this week from the Foreign Policy Associations "Great Decisions 2011 Edition" book is Chapter 2 - American national security since 9/11.
Thursday, February 24, 2011 6:30-8:30pm Koelbel Library
5955 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
Public Forum Meeting. This public program on Immigration will focus on three main areas: the history of U.S. immigration, Colorado immigration history, and recent laws passed in Arizona and other states.
Friday, February 25, 2011 9:30-11:30 Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions Discussion Group. The Chapter being discussed this week from the Foreign Policy Associations "Great Decisions 2011 Edition" book is Chapter 3 - The Horn of Africa.
Friday, March 4, 2011 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6737 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions Discussion Group. The Chapter being discussed this week from the Foreign Policy Associations "Great Decisions 2011 Edition" book is Chapter 5 - Germany's ascendancy.
Thursday, March 10, 2011 9:15-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Unit Meeting. The topic for this unit meeting is "Hunger in Colorado". Explore the depth of the problem, the causes, the current legislative environment and the challenges going forward.
Monday, March 14, 2011 5:30-7:30 Garcias Restaurant
5050 S. Syracuse St.
Denver, CO 80237
Unit Meeting. The topic for this unit meeting is "Hunger in Colorado". Explore the depth of the problem, the causes, the current legislative environment and the challenges for going forward.
Friday, March 18, 2011 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions Discussions Group. The chapter being discussed this week from the Foreign Policy Association's "Great Decisions 2011 Edition" book is Chapter 7 - The Causasus.
Thursday, March 24, 2011 11:30am Dusty Boot Restaurant
5960 S. Holly St.
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
Lunch Bunch. This is a social event to meet League members, to exchange informal conversation, and/or bring a current topic you would like the group to discuss.
Friday, March 25, 2011 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions Discussions Group. The chapter being discussed this week from the Foreign Policy Association's "Great Decisions 2011 Edition" book is Chapter 8 - Making sense of multilateralism.
Friday, April 1, 2011 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions Discussions Group. The chapter being discussed this week from the Foreign Policy Association's "Great Decisions 2011 Edition" book is Chapter 4 - Banks, governments and debt crises.
Monday, April 11, 2011 5:30-7:30pm Garcias Restaurant
5050 S. Syracuse St.
Denver, CO 80237
Unit Meeting. The topic for this unit meeting is "Redistricting" as it applies to Arapahoe County.
Thursday, April 14, 2011 9:15-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Unit Meeting. The topic for this unit meeting is "Redistricting" as it applies to Arapahoe County.
Friday, April 22, 2011 9:30-11:30 Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
LWV Book Club. First Meeting of our non-fiction book club. Bring your list of non-fiction books to read and discuss.
Monday, May 9, 2011 5:30-7:30pm Garcias Restaurant
5050 S. Syracuse St.
Denver, CO 80237
Unit Meeting. The topic for this unit meeting is "Water Issues". We will look at the health of our acquifiers, at water usage, and at the mis/use of water in fracking in our mining technology.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 9:15-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Unit Meeting. The topic for this unit meeting is "Water Issues". We will look at the health of our acquifiers, at water usage, and at the mis/use of water in fracking in our mining technology.
Saturday, May 21, 2011-Sunday, May 22, 2011 8-6:00pm, 8-1:00pm Fort Collins, CO State League Convention. This state league convention is a two day event. Please contact Marlu at marluburkamp@gmail.com if you are interested in being a delegate.
Saturday, June 4, 2011 8:30-11:30am Country Buffet
7475 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Annual Meeting. The Arapahoe League's annual meeting.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 11:30am Macaroni Grill
7979 E.Arapahoe Rd.
Greenwood, CO 80112
Lunch Bunch. Social Event to enjoy a lunch with League members and to discuss topics of interest.
Thursday, September 8, 2011 9:15am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Englewood, CO 80112
Unit Meeting. The topic this month is the Role of Federal Government in Public Education.
Friday, September 9, 2011 9:30-11:30 Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta Street
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. Monthly discussion group. Come ready with a "Hot Topic" to discuss.
Monday, September 12, 2011 5:30pm Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
5050 S. Syracuse St.
Denver, CO 80237
Unit Meeting. The topic this month is the Role of Federal Government in Public Education.
Monday, September 19, 2011 7-9pm Aurora Municipal Building
City Council Chambers
15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Aurora, CO 80012
Candidate Forum. Aurora Mayoral Candidates - opportunity to meet and learn more about our representatives.
Thursday, September 22, 2011 6-8pm Littleton City Center
Community Room
2255 W. Berry Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120
Candidate Forum. Littleton City Council Candidates - opportunity to meet and learn more about our representatives.
Saturday, September 24, 2011 8:30am-3:00pm Holiday Inn Select Denver
Colorado Room
455 S. Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80246
Colorado League Day. An popular annual event with topics ranging from the LWVCO Fracking Study to talk about Colorado's Fiscal future.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 6-8pm Aurora Municipal Building
City Council Chambers
15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Aurora, CO 80012
Candidate Forum. Aurora City Council & Mayoral Candidates - opportunity to meet and learn more about our representatives.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 9:30-11:30 Koelbel Library
5955 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
Book Club. The book being discussed is "Give Us Liberty" by Dick Armey.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 6-8pm Englewood Municipal Building
Community Room
1000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood, CO 80110
Candidate Forum. Englewood City Council Candidates - opportunity to meet and learn more about our representatives.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 6:30-8:30pm Koelbel Library
5955 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
Public Forum: Proposition 103. This November voters will decide one statewide ballot issue:Proposition 103.It would raise the state sales tax and state income tax for five years to fund public education. Learn more about this initiative and hear pro and con viewpoints from speakers involved with this issue at this public forum.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 6-8pm Centennial Municipal Building
Community Room
13133 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Centennial, CO 80112
Candidate Forum. Centennial City Council Candidates - opportunity to meet and learn more about our representatives.
Monday, October 10, 2011 5:30-8:30pm Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
5050 S. Syracuse St.
Denver, CO 80237
October Unit Meeting. A team of League presenters will talk about the funding of public education, equity issues, and early childhood education.
Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:15-11:00am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
October Unit Meeting. A team of League presenters will talk about the funding of public education, equity issues, and early childhood education.
Friday, October 14, 2011 9:30-11:30 Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta Street
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. Monthly discussion group. The discussion this month is "Homeland Security".
Friday, October 21, 2011 11:30am Elephant Bar Restaurant
8121 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Greenwood, CO 80112
Lunch Bunch. Social Event to enjoy a lunch with League members and to discuss topics of interest.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 6:30-8:30pm Koelbel Library
5955 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
Public Forum. This will be a panel discussion on "Hydraulic Fracturing", a method used to release gas from the ground. It is free and open to public, but registration is required. Call Arapahoe Library District, 303.542.7279. Forum Information, 303.798.2939.
Thursday, November 17, 2011 6:30-8:30 Koelbel Library
5955 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
All Member Meeting. Member meeting to discuss final consensus questions on the role of the federal government in public education while you are enjoying wine and chocolate desserts.

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

Friday, December 2, 2011 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. Monthly discussion group. This month's "Hot Topic" is to be announced.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Monday, December 5, 2011 6:00-9:00 Beekhuizen
1834 W. Cape Cod Way
Littleton, CO 80120-5518
Holiday Party. Our annual holiday party. Bring an hors d'oeuvre for 8. We will provide the drinks and desserts.

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

Friday, December 9, 2011 9:39am-11:30am LWV Denver Office
Montview Presbyterian Church
1980 Dahlia St.
Denver, CO
LWVCO Legislative Action Committee. The Legislative Action Committee (LAC )is holding a Legislative Orientation Session about what the LAC does.

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

Monday, January 9, 2012 5:30-7:30pm Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
5050 S. Syracuse St.
Denver, CO 80237
Unit Meeting. The meeting this month will cover National & Local Program Planning. Also, there will be a tutorial on the website.

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

Thursday, January 12, 2012 9:15-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Unit Meeting. The meeting this month will cover National & Local Program Planning. Also, there will be a tutorial on the website.

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

Friday, January 13, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. The topic this this meeting is the new redistricting and reapportionment maps. Also, there will be follow up on developments in the European debt situation since the December meeting.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:30am Benedicts Restaurant
8181 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Centennial, CO 80112
Lunch Bunch. This is a social event to meet League members, to exchange informal conversation, and to bring a current topic you would like the group to discuss.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Monday, January 23, 2012 8:30am-2pm Old Supreme Court Chambers
State Capitol
200 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO
LWVCO Legislative Conference. The morning program is a preview of the 2012 legislative session, and the speaker during lunch is the League lobbyist.

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

Monday, January 23, 2012 8:30am-2pm Old Supreme Court Chambers
State Capitol
200 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO
LWVCO Legislative Conference. The morning program is a preview of the 2012 legislative session, and the speaker during lunch is the League lobbyist.

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10-11:30am Julie Beekhuizen
1834 West Cape Cod Way
Littleton, CO 80120
Member Orientation Meeting. This meeting is an orientation on how our Arapahoe County LWV functions - how we reach positions on issues, how we provide voter services, how the administrative board functions, and more.

ALL MEMBERS OR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS WELCOME

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10-11:30am Julie Beekhuizen
1834 West Cape Cod Way
Littleton, CO 80120
Member Orientation Meeting. This meeting is an orientation on how our Arapahoe County LWV functions - how we reach positions on issues, how we provide voter services, how the administrative board functions, and more.

ALL MEMBERS OR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS WELCOME

Friday, February 3, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. This is the first meeting of the weekly Great Decisions meetings that go through March. Canceled due to snow.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Friday, February 3, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. This is the first meeting of the weekly Great Decisions meetings that go through March. The topic is Chapter 5 - Exit from Afghanistan and Iraq.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Friday, February 10, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. This meeting the topic is Chapter 7 - Indonesia.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Friday, February 10, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. This meeting the topic Indonesia.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Monday, February 13, 2012 5:30-7:30pm Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
5050 S. Syracuse St.
Denver, CO 80237
Unit Meeting. The unit meeting this month is on Voter Suppression.

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

Friday, February 17, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. This meeting the topic is Chapter 5 - Exit from Afghanistan & Iraq.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Saturday, February 18, 2012 1-3pm Byers High School
Byers, CO
Public Forum - Oil & Gas Program. What to do when an Oil and Gas Company knocks on your door!

PUBLIC WELCOME

Saturday, February 18, 2012 1-3pm Byers High School Cafeteris
444 E. Front Street
Byers, CO
Public Forum - Oil & Gas Program. Program co-sponsored by the LWV Arapahoe County & the Arapahoe Library District will include reps from oil & gas industry, an environmental advocate, & an attorney who represents mineral & surface rights owners.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 9:30-11:30am Koelbel Library
5595 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
LWV Book Club. The book being read this quarter is "That Used to be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World We Invented and How We Can Come Back" co-written by Thomas Friedman & Michael Mandelbaum.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Friday, February 24, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. This meeting the topic is Chapter 6 - State of the oceans.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Friday, February 24, 2012 1:30-3pm Koelbel Library
5595 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
Unit Meeting. The combined Unit Meeting this month is on Voter Suppression. Ms Elena Nunez, Executive Director of Common Cause Colorado, will speak.

ALL MEMBERS & VISITORS WELCOME

Friday, March 2, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. This meeting the topic is Chapter 3 - Mexico: transborder crime and governance.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Sunday, March 4, 2012 2-4pm Smoky Hill Library
5430 S. Biscay Circle
Centennial, CO
Public Forum on "Fracking". This is a program on oil and gas drilling.

PUBLIC WELCOME
Thursday, March 8, 2012 9:15-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Unit Meeting. The meeting this month will be the first of two consensus meetings on Privatization of Government Services.

ALL MEMBERS & VISITORS WELCOME

Friday, March 9, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. This meeting the topic is Chapter 2 - Promoting democracy: foreign policy imperative?

PUBLIC WELCOME

Monday, March 12, 2012 5:30-7:30pm Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
5050 S. Syracuse St.
Denver, CO 80237
Unit Meeting. The unit meeting this month will be the first of two consensus meetings on Privatization of Government Services.

ALL MEMBERS & VISITORS WELCOME

Friday, March 16, 2012 10:00-11:30am Southglenn Library
Littleton, CO
Great Decisions. This meeting the topic is Chapter 4 - Cybersecurity: the new frontier.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 6-8pm Ft. Logan Elementary School
3700 S. Knox Court
Sheridan, CO 80110
Voter Registration Drive. Sign-up to be registered to vote.
Thursday, March 22, 2012 10am-2pm Arapahoe Community College
5900 S. Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80160
Voter Registration Drive. Sign-up to be registered to vote in the second floor student lounge.
Friday, March 23, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. This meeting the topic is Chapter 8 - Energy geopolitics: quandaries intensify.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Friday, March 30, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. This meeting the topic is Chapter 1 - Middle East realignment: the Arab upheaval.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Monday, April 9, 2012 10am-1pm Community College of Aurora
16000 E. Centretech Pkwy.
Aurora, CO
VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE. Register to vote in person in the Classroom Lobby of the Community College of Aurora.
Thursday, April 12, 2012 4:30-6:30pm Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Unit Meeting. The unit meeting this month will be a combined meeting and is the second consensus meeting on Privatization of Government Services.

ALL MEMBERS & VISITORS WELCOME

Friday, April 13, 2012 9:30-11:30am Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. This meeting is a wrapup of Great Decisions. We will be discussing the questions on page 109 of the "Great Decisions" book.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Monday, April 23, 2012 10am-2pm Arapahoe Community College
5900 S. Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80160
VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE. Register to vote in person at Arapahoe Community College.
Friday, April 27, 2012 1-3pm Wind Crest
3235 Mill Vista Rd.
Littleton, CO 80129
VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE. Register to vote in person at Wind Crest in Highlands Ranch.
Saturday, April 28, 2012 9am-2pm Josef Korbel School of International Studies
University of Denver
2201 S. Gaylord St.
Denver, CO 80208
UN seminar. The United Nations Myth & Reality Seminar.
Friday, May 11, 2012 10:00-11:30am Southglenn Library
Centennial, CO 80112
Great Decisions. At this meeting we will discuss Chapter 8 - Energy geopolitics: quandaries intensify of the "Great Decisions" book.

PUBLIC WELCOME

Friday, May 11, 2012-Saturday, May 12, 2012 12:15pm-12:00pm Pueblo Convention Center
320 Central Main St.
Pueblo, CO
LWVCO Council. State League two day Council meeting to be held in Pueblo.

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