Campaign Skills Workshop
Thinking about running for office? Join the SBWPC for a dynamic and informative Campaign Skills Workshop Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, 555 McMurray Road, Buellton, CA Fee: $50.00. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by May 31st at 805.564.6876 More information.
Networking for Action
Wed., May 23rd, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Faulkner Gallery, SB Public Library
2nd in our Leadership Series: This workshop brings together a panel of representatives from local agencies to impart strategies for building networks, creating coalitions and positively impacting our community. Panelists: SBWPC, League of Women Voters, AAUW, The Fund for Santa Barbara, Pacific Pride, Just Communities, NAWBO and others.
“Falling Behind”
“The Impact of the Great Recession and the Budget Crisis on California’s Women and Families”
Monday, May 14, 7 pm at the County Administration Bldg, 5th Floor Hearing Rm, 105 E. Anapamu
A lively and informative panel discussion will address issues facing Santa Barbara County and the state. www.womensfoundca.org.
Speak up against cuts to child care
SBWPC Action Alert: Gov. Brown’s new budget proposal includes dramatic cuts to early development and child care programs. Approx. 62,000 Santa Barbara County children, many from low income families, will be affected. Please email your state legislators and ask them to reject this proposal!
Arab Spring and its Aftershocks
The Center for Global Dialogue presents “The Arab Spring and its Aftershocks: Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy” on Saturday, May 12th from 9:00 to 1:00 at Fe Bland Auditorium, Santa Barbara City College. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. There will be break out sessions during which participants will discuss topics in greater detail. More information.
“Contraception at the Tea Party: The Politics
of Women’s Health”
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 / 8:00 p.m. UCSB Campbell Hall – a FREE event
Linda Gordon, Florence Kelley Professor of History and University Professor of the Humanities at NYU will discuss the political fight that has broken out in the US about contraception. Learn more.
