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The League Presents: Newton Food Pantries Update

March 31, 2023

Taylor Lies
Taylor Lies, Board President of the Centre Street Food Pantry
Sindy Wayne
Sindy Wayne, Board Vice President of the Newton Food Pantry

With the COVID-era boost in Federal Extra Pandemic Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ending at the beginning of March, we thought it important to  learn more about Newton’s food pantries.  In this episode of  The League Presents… Marcia Johnson talked with Sindy Wayne, Board Vice President of the Newton Food Pantry and Taylor Lies, Board President of the Centre Street Food Pantry.

It was fascinating to learn about these two very complex and impressive organizations that bring food and personal items to many residents of Newton and several neighboring communities.  The conversation focused on the following topics:

  • How the food pantries have adjusted to three years of Covid and the economic challenges of 2022-23.
  • The people that they serve and how people in need may gain access to the food pantries.
  • Where the food comes from.
  • How the organizations fund and manage the operations.
  • The role of volunteers. If you would like to be a volunteer, please use these links:
    • Centre Street Food Pantry
    • Newton Food Pantry

Watch this episode

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2023 LWVN Scholarship – Accepting Applications through March 31

March 31, 2023

The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) will be offering two $2,000 scholarships to students in the high school class of 2023! To be eligible for considerations, candidates must either reside or attend school in Newton, MA and be planning to pursue post-high school education.  Successful applicants will have a strong interest in civic engagement.

Apply now using the 2023 online scholarship application!  The application deadline has been extended to March 31, 2023. For a paper copy of the application please email info@lwvnewton.org.

Learn more about LWVN’s scholarship program.

View the 2023 flyer here.

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Women’s History Month

March 31, 2023

Women's History Month March is Women’s History Month, commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history

On Tuesday, March 21 at 1:00pm, Gloria Steinem will serve as the featured guest speaker at the third annual Women’s History Month celebration hosted by the Massachusetts Trial Court’s Women’s History Month Planning Committee.  Governor Maura Healy will be a honoree.  See Flyer for more information and registration.

Here is some additional information on Women’s History Month.

Look out for our monthly newsletter for more information on local activities.

 

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Our Civics Challenge is Returning!

March 14, 2023

We are so pleased to be bringing back our in-person Civics Challenge!

When:  Sunday, April 30 at 4:00pm
Where: Cabot Elementary School Cafeteria
Who: Students and Adults –  8th grade and above

Compete for prizes while engaging in an exciting test of your knowledge of our federal, state, and local government, the constitution, voting rights, current events and history.

Individuals and teams of 4 or fewer are welcome.

Register here.
Learn more about our Civics Challenge.
See our Flyer.

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Save the Date! Annual Meeting 2023

March 12, 2023

We will be holding our Annual Meeting in-person for the first time in three years.   Save the Date!

When:  June 15, 2023, 6:00-8:00pm

Where: Allen Center for Arts & Culture

More information to come!

Categories: Annual Meeting, Events

LWVMA 2023 State Convention

March 10, 2023

The LWVMA Convention will be held in-person for the first time since 2019!  This Convention will be hybrid, so there is an option to participate virtually.

Where Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA & Zoom
When Saturday, June 10, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (in-person)
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Zoom)

More information to follow.

Learn More.

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The League Presents... is a monthly program on NewTV produced and directed by LWVN members about issues important to our community.

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Newton voters now have the option to vote early by mail in all elections, with no excuse required! All registered voters in Newton should have received their official 2023 Vote by Mail Application this week, in plenty of time to Vote by Mail in the Newton Special Election on the override proposal. Full details of how to vote by mail are here: www.newtonma.gov/government/elections/absentee-voting ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us for a conversation with Congressman Jake Auchincloss of the MA 4th District on Wednesday, Feb 15 at 7:30pm!Learn more at lwvnewton.org/event/congressmanauchincloss-feb2023/Register at bit.ly/talk-with-jake ... See MoreSee Less

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LWVN is again offering two scholarships to high school seniors in Newton! We are pleased to have increased our scholarship award for the class of 2023 to $2,000 each!Learn more at lwvnewton.org/lwvn-scholarship-program/Candidates should apply online at bit.ly/LWVNAPPLY23 Deadline extended to March 31, 2023! ... See MoreSee Less

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Election Day is one week away! Not sure what's on the ballot or how to vote in the midterm elections? Get your election questions answered at www.vote411.org and watch forums on the 4 Massachusetts ballot questions at lwvma.org/ballot-question-forums/ ... See MoreSee Less

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