Please join us at WSCC Manistee or via Zoom for a presentation about book banning by Julie Cirrone, Head Librarian for Manistee County. This presentation is free and open to the public.                                                                                            

Make a plan to vote on Tuesday, NOVEMBER 5

Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM. As long as voters are in line by 8 PM, the polls must remain open for them to vote.

Want to check out what is on your ballot? Go to Vote411.org.

Not registered yet? No problem. Visit your city or township clerk to register before or on Election Day. (Be sure to bring proof of residency!)

Still hanging on to that Absentee ballot? Absentee ballots must be received by a voter’s city or township clerk by 8 PM on Election Day to be counted. If you changed your mind and want to vote in person instead, bring the unused absentee ballot to your polling place so it can be accounted for.

West Shore Community College professor Mike Nagle will join us to talk about the Presidential Elections and the Electoral College. We hope you will join us for this informative program either at WSCC Manistee or via Zoom. This program is free and open to the public.

Candidates for the Manistee County Register of Deeds will join us on Zoom for an online forum. The forum will live-streamed on our YouTube channel at 7 PM on Tuesday, October 8. https://www.youtube.com/@lwvmanisteecounty

Recordings of the forum will remain up on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, and website until election day for anyone who wants to learn more about the candidates for this position.

We will kick off our program year with an in-person social gathering at LWV Manistee Board member, Jan Sapak’s house. This will be an opportunity to re-connect, meet our new members, and discuss our plans for the upcoming year. Contact Nancy Behring for more information and directions

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday in the U.S. creating broad awareness of voter registration opportunities and celebrating democracy. Look for your League members out and about in Manistee County today talking to concerned citizens about voting!

The board of the LWV Manistee will meet at Amigos in Onekama. Contact President Nancy Behring for more information.

Make a plan to vote on Tuesday, AUGUST 6

Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM. As long as voters are in line by 8 p.m., the polls must remain open for them to vote.

Want to check out what is on your ballot? Go to Vote411.org.

Not registered yet? No problem. Visit your city or township clerk to register before or on Election Day. (Be sure to bring proof of residency!)

Still hanging on to that Absentee ballot? Absentee ballots must be received by a voter’s city or township clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. If you changed your mind and want to vote in person instead, bring the unused absentee ballot to your polling place so it can be accounted for.

On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 7PM, the League of Women Voters Manistee County will host a candidate forum at the Farr Center in Onekama.

This forum will highlight four candidates running for two open seats for Onekama Township Trustee: David Gleason, Matthew Kieffer, Patrick Murphy and Cindy Wangbichler.

This forum is free and open to the public.

Please join us for an opportunity to see/meet candidates in person and learn their positions on issues that concern everyone.

The League of Women Voters of Michigan is hosting a Zoom Observer Corp Training for Board of Canvassers Observers. Contact LWV Manistee County President, Nancy Behring, if you are interested in volunteering as a Board of Canvassers Observer.

What: Zoom Observer Corp Training for Board of Canvassers Observation

When: Monday, July 22, 2024, 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM

Category: LWVMI Event

Registration is required: Zoom Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrd-qupjguHNGzl2HFnwRdvK4wO3ZDmKzk#/registration

The board will meet at P & L Sammich in Manistee for their July meeting.

Board meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend. Please contact President, Nancy Behring for more information.

Pictionary Olympics is one of the League of Women Voters Manistee County’s favorite community events! Numerous four-person groups, many representing area businesses, and organizations compete to win the coveted top trophy. Each person is given a secret word, known only to themselves and the audience, and has to draw it for the rest of the team. The other three people on their team have a minute to guess the correct word. Some teams come dressed in matching tee shirts or theme-dressed outfits. Everyone comes ready for fun!

Join us at the Blue Fish Kitchen+Bar on April 26 at 7 PM.

All proceeds from this event go to sponsor our mission to educate voters, improve voter participation, and strengthen our democracy.

Contact us at manisteelwv@gmail.com to find out more!

Today marks 54 years of celebrating Earth Day, a day meant to inspire all Americans to celebrate the living organisms that make up the environment around us and generate action to protect the planet.

Since the founding of the League, we have been focused on protecting the environment and we continue to do important work in this area. The League was at the forefront of efforts to protect air, land, and water resources in the 1960s and 1970s when the move to create Earth Day began.  

The creation of Earth Day in 1970 brought together leaders from all political parties, economic backgrounds, communities, and interests. It also led to the creation of landmark legislation like the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. These laws have protected the public health of millions of Americans by setting standards to keep our air and water clean, and are now used in the fight against climate change and the human impact on our changing world. 

The Board will meet via Zoom in April. Contact President Nancy Behring for more information

Join us on Zoom for an informative program featuring League members Mary Fairgrieve and Fran Wallis to learn how you can have more effective and personal contact with your elected officials from the local level all the way up to the Supreme Court.

This meeting is free and open to the public.

To join the Zoom Meeting: tinyurl.com/LWVManisteeNov23

Make a plan to vote on Tuesday, MAY 7

Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM. As long as voters are in line by 8 p.m., the polls must remain open for them to vote.

Want to check out what is on your ballot? Go to Vote411.org.

Not registered yet? No problem. Visit your city or township clerk to register before or on Election Day. (Be sure to bring proof of residency!)

Still hanging on to that Absentee ballot? Absentee ballots must be received by a voter’s city or township clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. If you changed your mind and want to vote in person instead, bring the unused absentee ballot to your polling place so it can be accounted for.

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Manistee County will be hosting a series of events this fall highlighting the most significant voting changes/improvements with sessions titled, “Your Vote Matters”.

We will be at West Shore Community College - Downtown Manistee Campus on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 5:30 PM.

After a brief presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask League representatives questions regarding changes related to voter access, i.e., absentee ballots, voting drop boxes, early voting, and electoral integrity, i.e., the security of ballots and election audits.

The League has scheduled a special tour at the Bay Area Kaleva Recycling Center, 14407 Industrial Drive in Kaleva.  

We encourage all our members, and guests, to join us for this unique program to learn more about recycling.  Please wear closed-toe shoes as we'll be touring a working facility with many types of materials.

Following the tour there will be time to review and shop at the "on site" Resale Store.  Finally, we will head to the Kaleva Lions Den for their Thursday Finnish Pasty lunch.  Pasties, coleslaw, dessert and a beverage for the small fee of $15.  We do need you to RSVP for this event.  If you need a vegetarian meal let us know when you RSVP!  This is a unique opportunity for an "up close" look at recycling.  

Email Mary marycfairgrieve@gmail.com

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Manistee County will be hosting a series of events this fall highlighting the most significant voting changes/improvements with sessions titled, “Your Vote Matters”.

We will be at Maple Grove Township Community Center, 9208 Kauko Street, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 7:00 PM.

After a brief presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask League representatives questions regarding changes related to voter access, i.e., absentee ballots, voting drop boxes, early voting, and electoral integrity, i.e., the security of ballots and election audits.

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Manistee County will be hosting a series of events this fall highlighting the most significant voting changes/improvements with sessions titled, “Your Vote Matters”.

We will be at Arcadia Township Hall, 4900 Spencer Street, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM.

After a brief presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask League representatives questions regarding changes related to voter access, i.e., absentee ballots, voting drop boxes, early voting, and electoral integrity, i.e., the security of ballots and election audits.

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Manistee County will be hosting a series of events this fall highlighting the most significant voting changes/improvements with sessions titled, “Your Vote Matters”.

We will be at Onekama Township Hall 5435 Main Street on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 2:30 PM.

After a brief presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask League representatives questions regarding changes related to voter access, i.e., absentee ballots, voting drop boxes, early voting, and electoral integrity, i.e., the security of ballots and election audits.

The October Board Meeting will be at Amigos, Onekama. Contact League President Nancy Behring for more information

We will kick off our program year with an in-person social gathering at LWV Manistee Board member, Jan Sapak’s house. This will be an opportunity to re-connect, meet our new members, and discuss our plans for the upcoming year. Contact Nancy Behring for more information and directions

The Manistee County Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum for the Manistee City Council races at the West Shore Community College Manistee Campus.

Your League will give a short presentation before the forum about voting rights.

National Voter Registration Day, observed on a Tuesday in September, is a nonpartisan civic holiday in the U.S. creating broad awareness of voter registration opportunities and celebrating democracy. Talk about voting with someone today!

Your newly-elected board members will gather to plan the upcoming year!

You are cordially invited to the 2023 LWV Annual Meeting and Dinner on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Bluefish Restaurant+Bar in downtown Manistee.  The topic is “All About Plastics” with keynote speakers Kelly House, award winning journalist for Bridge Magazine (via ZOOM) and Karla Smith-Kasten, Manistee County Recycling Coordinator. Come, learn and be inspired!  Guests are welcome. Click HERE for a registration form. To reserve your spot, please return the form and payment to us by Monday, June 5

The June Board Meeting will take place via Zoom.

Board meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend. Please contact President, Nancy Behring for login information.