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.

Make a plan to vote on Tuesday, MAY 2

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.

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 Manistee Country Club on April 28 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!

High School seniors in Manistee County are invited to come to the Vogue to view "Iron Jawed Angels, a powerful film about the final 10 years of the suffrage movement prior to the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Following the viewing of the film eligible students can sign voter registration forms. If you are a teacher or a parent interested in having your student participate in this program, please contact us: manisteelwv@gmail.com

Join us on Zoom for a presentation by Eileen Reavey, the National Grassroots Director at the 501(c)(4) nonprofit National Popular Vote. This organization helped author a National Popular Vote. When in effect, the National Popular Vote bill would guarantee that the candidate who wins the most popular votes in all 50 states and DC will also win the Electoral College.

Zoom Meeting ID: 874 8762 9749 Passcode: 924833

The League of Women Voters is truly a grassroots organization. It takes action on an issue only when we have a position addressing that particular issue. Local Leagues periodically take time to study and review LWV Michigan positions to affirm our agreement, offer suggestions for changes, or to recommend further study. We will meet virtually in February for the 2023 Position Review. Join us on Zoom Meeting ID: 815 4394 1859 Passcode: 218739

The February 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.

You are invited to join us for our annual party celebrating the New Year at Camp Tosebo. Put on your party clothes, a happy "fresh" spirit, and get ready to have some fun! Please bring an appetizer to pass, some good news to share (personal or public), and a friend who might be interested in the League. Beverages will be provided by your board of directors. Contact Nancy Behring if you have questions.

Join us for this virtual presentation with Joy Guscott - Mueller, President of the League of Women Voters Great Lakes Region, a four state, fifty-two chapter Inter League Organization with a mission to protect and enhance Lake Michigan and its associated watershed. She is also a member of the LWVUS Climate Change Interest Group (CIG) Steering Committee.

Zoom Meeting ID: 891 7617 1465 Passcode: 364204

Make a plan to vote this Tuesday, NOVEMBER 8.

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 (August 2) 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 November 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.

We will be presenting a rundown of what will be on your November 8 ballot including the pros and cons of the three statewide ballot proposals and give you a little overview of the election process.

This presentation will be 100% virtual. You can watch at home in your pajamas!

You can join us on Zoom Meeting ID: 828 1892 2046, Passcode: 351571 or watch on our Facebook page

You have been voting for most of your adult life, but how much do you really know about voting?  Here’s a chance to test your skills.

Pam Tompke, representing the Senior Center and  Roz Jaffe, representing the League of Women Voters will vie for the coveted title of “Voter Champion” in a friendly game based on the TV show, Jeopardy.  All answers will be on the topic of voting and the contestants must respond with the appropriate questions.

 Mark your calendar for Monday, October 10th at 1 pm and get ready to support your favorite brainiac in this fun competition.

We will be holding a Candidate Forum for the contested Manistee City Council races on THURSDAY   September 29, 2022, from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, at the Wagoner Center/Council on Aging Senior Center,

260 St. Mary’s Parkway, moderated by Moderator:  Michelle Graves Fedder, Editor, Manistee News Advocate

 This forum is free and open to the public.

Invited Participants

DISTRICT 1:  DAVID M. BACHMAN; ROBERT N. BARKER

 DISTRICT 3:  CINDY LUNDBERG; CHRISTOPHER SHILTS

 DISTRICT 5:  SETH PRATT; GLENN ZARING