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2023 LWVN Scholarship – Accepting Applications through March 31

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.

Women’s History Month

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.

 

Our Civics Challenge is Returning!

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

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!

LWVMA 2023 State Convention

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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Watch the video: A conversation with Newton’s state legislative delegation – March 6, 2023

On Monday, March 6, 2023, the League of Women Voters of Newton hosted the four members of Newton’s state legislative delegation – Sen. Cynthia Creem, Rep. Kay Khan, Rep. Ruth Balser, and Rep. John Lawn – to discuss their roles and responsibilities in the state legislature. Each official made an opening statement, sharing about legislation they are supporting, followed by a Q & A session with the audience.