Orientation Meeting for League Members considering becoming Observers of local governments. This orientation will familiarize members with procedures for observers, the open meetings law, and the various local governments in Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.
Orientation Meeting for League Members considering becoming Observers of local governments. This orientation will familiarize members with procedures for observers, the open meetings law, and the various local governments in Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers Market , 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, registering voters this summer and fall. Join us for an hour, two hours or as long as you’d like to register voters.
Use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.
We’ll have a voter registration table at the market from 9 am to 1 pm on these upcoming dates:
July 19
August 9 & 16
September 13 & 20
October 4, 11 and 18
See you at the Farmers Market!
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers Market , 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, registering voters this summer and fall. Join us for an hour, two hours or as long as you’d like to register voters.
Use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.
We’ll have a voter registration table at the market from 9 am to 1 pm on these upcoming dates:
July 19
August 9 & 16
September 13 & 20
October 4, 11 and 18
See you at the Farmers Market!
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers Market , 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, registering voters this summer and fall. Join us for an hour, two hours or as long as you’d like to register voters.
Use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.
We’ll have a voter registration table at the market from 9 am to 1 pm on these upcoming dates:
July 19
August 9 & 16
September 13 & 20
October 4, 11 and 18
See you at the Farmers Market!
The League of Women Voters invites current members and the interested public to a Meet & Greet. It's an opportunity to get introduced to your colleagues and to league committee activities. Food and drinks will be provided.
At this festive gathering, learn more about what we do, introduce the League to folks you know who care about making a difference, and indulge in delicious appetizers.
Please bring a friend or three!
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers Market , 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, registering voters this summer and fall. Join us for an hour, two hours or as long as you’d like to register voters.
Use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.
We’ll have a voter registration table at the market from 9 am to 1 pm on these upcoming dates:
July 19
August 9 & 16
September 13 & 20
October 4, 11 and 18
See you at the Farmers Market!
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers Market , 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, registering voters this summer and fall. Join us for an hour, two hours or as long as you’d like to register voters.
Use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.
We’ll have a voter registration table at the market from 9 am to 1 pm on these upcoming dates:
July 19
August 9 & 16
September 13 & 20
October 4, 11 and 18
See you at the Farmers Market!
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers Market , 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, registering voters this summer and fall. Join us for an hour, two hours or as long as you’d like to register voters.
Use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.
We’ll have a voter registration table at the market from 9 am to 1 pm on these upcoming dates:
July 19
August 9 & 16
September 13 & 20
October 4, 11 and 18
See you at the Farmers Market!
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers Market , 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, registering voters this summer and fall. Join us for an hour, two hours or as long as you’d like to register voters.
Use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.
We’ll have a voter registration table at the market from 9 am to 1 pm on these upcoming dates:
July 19
August 9 & 16
September 13 & 20
October 4, 11 and 18
See you at the Farmers Market!
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers Market , 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, registering voters this summer and fall. Join us for an hour, two hours or as long as you’d like to register voters.
Use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.
We’ll have a voter registration table at the market from 9 am to 1 pm on these upcoming dates:
July 19
August 9 & 16
September 13 & 20
October 4, 11 and 18
See you at the Farmers Market!
General Election- polls open 6:00am - 9:00pm
Early Voting: Oct 25- Nov 2. Hours vary by county.
Information will be posted on our Candidates and Elections pages as it becomes available.
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is back at the Saratoga Springs Farmers Market , 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, registering voters this summer and fall. Join us for an hour, two hours or as long as you’d like to register voters.
Use our contact form to volunteer to register voters.
We’ll have a voter registration table at the market from 9 am to 1 pm on these upcoming dates:
July 19
August 9 & 16
September 13 & 20
October 4, 11 and 18
See you at the Farmers Market!
As Cold War anxieties gripped the nation, anti-communist and anti-LGBTQ+ campaigns targeted not only suspected radicals but also those who defied traditional gender roles. This presentation considers how women participated in and even fueled the anti-communist movement, including their roles in political clubs, media, and grassroots activism.
Presenter: Wendy Johnston, Associate Professor of Political Science, SUNY Adirondack
Registration is required. To register, click this link.
Musical Guest — Dan Berggren!
Series co-sponsored by NYCLU
Amanda Massie, Senior Curator of New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, examines the way women in New York State participated in the early preservation of historic sites at the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century helping save many of our historic places. Before they even had the right to vote women were advocating and organizing to preserve American’s past. Please register online at SSPL.org.
Sponsors: This event was organized by the Saratoga Springs Public Library.
Primary Election- polls open 6:00am - 9:00pm
Early Voting: June 14th - June 22nd. Hours vary by county.
Information will be posted on our Candidates and Elections pages as it becomes available.
General election- November 4, 2025.
10th Annual Saratoga Pride Festival - FREE Family Friendly Event
Live music, Drag Show, community vendors, family friendly activities!
Wear your rainbow colors!
For more information, please see http://saratogapride.com
Look for the League of Women Voters' table at this event!
While this is not a League event, this information is provided as it may be of interest to our membership.
Now more than ever, it’s time to come together. Join fellow League members from across New York State in Albany for the 2025 LWVNY Convention, where we’ll gather to face the challenges of our time—because these are no longer “business as usual” days.
Important convention registration materials were emailed to Presidents last week and will be shared with all members shortly. We’re thrilled to welcome two inspiring speakers: Dianna Wynn, President of LWVUS, and Olivia Hill, the groundbreaking elected transgender councilmember from Nashville, TN.
This year’s convention is all about action—how we respond to the threats and opportunities in our democracy, from DEI and voting rights to whatever the current administration in Washington, D.C. may bring. There will be ample opportunity to connect with League members from across the state, exchange ideas, and spark powerful new collaborations and friendships.
As LWVUS has declared, we are facing a full-on constitutional crisis. The pillars of our democracy—checks and balances, the rule of law, and free and fair elections—are under direct attack. This is a time for courage, clarity, and action.
LWVUS is preparing resources to help Leagues mobilize their communities for bold and sustained engagement. These tools will be rolled out in the coming weeks—stay tuned.
We can’t wait to see you in Albany. Let’s shape the future, together.
Click here to access the 2025 Convention Registration Kit.
Hold the dates and plan to carpool down with other members for workshops, plenaries, and social gatherings.
4th Annual National Holiday JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
The Mindset of Freedom
Family Workshops:
Drumming, Community “Weaving” & C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studio’s Art project, Music, Poetry, Interpretive Dance, Historic Performance & more.
Cake & Ice Cream post-event Jubilee Reception
*Free & Open to the Public
For more information please see https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/juneteenth
Look for the League of Women Voters' table at this event!
While this is not a League event, this information is provided as it may be of interest to our membership.
All members are invited to join us at the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County 59th Annual Meeting for a delicious meal and fellowship. We will vote on the board presented budget and program; the nominating committee presented board slate; and other business as required. We will also recognize our achievements and present the Carrie Chapman Catt and Barbara Thomas awards. Members will also be able to provide written or spoken Directions to the Board aka ideas for the board to consider. We are honored to announce that Erica Smitka, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of New York State will be our guest speaker.
All League members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. The business meeting items that will require member voting will be emailed to members one month prior to the Annual Meeting so you can be an informed voter. You can also find our three local positions here and other Annual Meeting business items here.
The Annual Meeting Dinner’s full cost is $45 per person. To help us defray that expense, we ask you to purchase a ticket at one of the levels. Purchase your tickets no later than June 3 so we can provide the count to the venue. To purchase tickets, follow this link. Once you have purchased tickets, add them to your phone wallet or print them out to be scanned at the door. To purchase tickets by check, send a check payable to LWV of Saratoga County to PO Box 1029, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Tickets are $65 (Gold level), $45 (Purple level), or $15 (White level).
Dinner Buffet:
Garden Salad, Rolls and Butter, Green Beans, Roasted Red Potatoes,
GF Bourbon Glazed Chicken, Eggplant Parmesan,
Olive Oil Based Pasta Primavera with mixed vegetables,
Cookies/ Brownies, all non-alcoholic beverages included.
Cash Bar
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold a livestream Candidate Forum for the Working Families Party Primary for the office of Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Accounts. Both candidates, Dillon Moran and Joseph Levy, have agreed to participate in this event .
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OothH_b0QdWbPaf10oUYcQ
Please get the word out about this virtual and recorded event! The LWVSC will post the recording of the forum on our website at LWVSaratoga.org and in our online voter guide at VOTE411.org.
The public is encouraged to submit questions for candidates to: Lwvscquestions@gmail.com no later than Tuesday June 10th. Please put "Working Families Primary" in the subject line of your email.
Questions will be reviewed by an impartial group of League members based on relevancy to the office and topic/redundancy. No questions will be taken at the event itself.
Questions should be clear, concise and appropriate to the office being sought.
Questions must be directed to all the candidates seeking the office, not just to one candidate.
Questions should reflect the issues of greatest interest to the entire community and cover a broad range of topics.
Questions must not include or imply personal attacks on any candidate.
Join us in the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Susman Room. We’ll bring all the supplies. The League’s theme is Protecting Democracy and Constitutional Rights.
“Deeds, Not Words”: How militant suffragists, under Alice Paul’s leadership, finally took women’s suffrage over the finish line in 1920 after a 75-year battle. Everything was stacked against them – but their determination was underestimated. As is ours.....
The League of Women Voters was born out of resistance over 100 years ago: Resistance to a patriarchy that limited women’s role in society and government. And we’ve been part of every major resistance movement since the suffragists first boldly marched down Pennsylvania Avenue, breaking every societal convention.
This 4-part series will showcase what we can learn from the resilience and determination of past movements, and will encourage attendees to customize their own plan for supporting the democratic principles of justice and inclusion during yet another oppressive time in our nation’s history. The first session, "Deeds, Not Words," will be held on Wednesday, June 11th.
To register, see the Saratoga Springs Public Library event listing.
Join us at the Saratoga Springs Public Library Community Room at 6pm (right before the 7pm Profiles in Courage event) to learn more about our local policy positions, which will be voted on by the membership at the annual meeting. These include our local positions on Emergency Services, Local Governance, and Saratoga County’s Economic Development entities. There is also a proposed study on What type of County Legislative Body would best represent the people of Saratoga County?
Afterwards, stay for the Profiles in Courage session #1, “Deeds, Not Words”. You’ll have a great seat up front!
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will moderate a “Meet the Candidates” forum in advance of the Republican primary election for the office of Supervisor of the Town of Greenfield. The forum will be held Tuesday June 10th from 7-8:00 p.m. via Zoom.
All are welcome to attend. Register here to receive the link.
Please get the word out about this virtual and recorded event! The LWVSC will post the recording of the forum on our website at LWVSaratoga.org and in our online voter guide at VOTE411.org.
The public is encouraged to submit questions for candidates to: Lwvscquestions@gmail.com no later than Sunday June 8th. Please put "Greenfield" in the subject line of your email.
Questions will be reviewed by an impartial group of League members based on relevancy to the office and topic/redundancy. No questions will be taken at the event itself.
Questions should be clear, concise and appropriate to the office being sought.
Questions must be directed to all the candidates seeking the office, not just to one candidate.
Questions should reflect the issues of greatest interest to the entire community and cover a broad range of topics.
Questions must not include or imply personal attacks on any candidate.
Voters registered with the Republican Party may vote in the election on Tuesday June 24. Early voting begins on June 14th.
Save the Date- Local School Board Elections
Details will be added to our Candidates and Elections pages as they become available.
Monthly Meeting of the Women's Rights Action Coalition
We are monitoring changes in policies that affect women's rights and discussing actions and collaborations we can take in response. Please bring your concerns and ideas.
May 17:
RANT- RESEARCH-RESIST
If you are concerned/outraged about policy changes that affect women's rights, please join us at our monthly meeting on May 17th. (Note that the location has changed due to library unavailability, but you won't have to worry about parking.) We are a safe place to express concerns and outrage, share resources and monitor policy changes that are happening all around us. At this meeting we'll also be discussing various forms of non-violent protest and identifying one or two policies we'd like to focus on right now. Lin Murphy will be leading the discussion on non-violent protest, based in part on "The Dandelion Insurrection."
Please join us!
Questions? Please send a message using either the League's contact form or, if you are on Facebook, send a message to Women’s Rights Action Coalition.
Come hear how our County government works, learn about volunteer opportunities and meet other League members. You can affect change by volunteering in the League's Observer Corps and other League initiatives.
What is the Observer Corps? In the League, members of the Observer Corps attend government meetings to monitor their adherence to their rules, the Open Meetings Law, and the fundamental democratic principles of our country – and also to know the issues they are grappling, what they are doing, and what they are planning.
Every level of government can affect the kind of democracy we have. Your very presence can change behavior for the good.
To RSVP, follow this link.
Cancelled
This event has been cancelled as the election is no longer contested.
Please see the school district website for any additional information.
The Corinth Central School District and the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold an in-person Meet the School Board Candidates Night on May 13 from 7-8 p.m. at the Corinth High School Auditorium. The Community is invited to email questions for the candidates by May 9 to Lwvscquestions@gmail.com. Questions should be addressed to both candidates and should not contain personal attacks.
Corinth CSD will livestream, record and post the candidate forum on the school website. The recording will be posted to the website of the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County in the days following the event.
The public may submit questions via email to Lwvscquestions@gmail.com by Monday, May 5th. Please put the name of the school district in the subject line for the event to which the questions are directed (“Corinth” or “All” to indicate all upcoming school board forums). Questions will be reviewed by an impartial group of League members based on relevancy to the office and topic/redundancy.
Questions should be clear, concise and appropriate to the office being sought.
Questions must be directed to all the candidates seeking the office, not just one candidate.
Questions should reflect the issues of greatest interest to the entire community and cover a broad range of topics.
Questions must not include or imply personal attacks.
Please attend, tune in and get the word out about these important in-person and recorded events!
To attend via videoconference, use this link.
Sponsors: The school districts organize these events and invite the LWVSC to moderate.
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will moderate a “Meet the Candidates” forum for the upcoming School Board Elections in May 2025.
Sponsors: The school districts organize these events and invite the LWVSC to moderate.
Galway Central School District:
Thursday, May 8th, 7:00 p.m. in the Galway High School Gym following the budget hearing
The Galway High School will provide a live stream at this link.
A recording is available at this link.
The public may submit questions via email to Lwvscquestions@gmail.com by Monday, May 5th. Please put the name of the school district in the subject line for the event to which the questions are directed (“Galway” or “All” to indicate all upcoming school board forums). Questions will be reviewed by an impartial group of League members based on relevancy to the office and topic/redundancy.
Questions should be clear, concise and appropriate to the office being sought.
Questions must be directed to all the candidates seeking the office, not just one candidate.
Questions should reflect the issues of greatest interest to the entire community and cover a broad range of topics.
Questions must not include or imply personal attacks.
Please attend, tune in and get the word out about these important in-person and recorded events!
We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.
Book : The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
Discussion leader:
Location: The Great Room at The Grove, 233 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.
Board Meetings
The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email the LWVSC for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will moderate a “Meet the Candidates”
forums for the upcoming School Board Elections in May 2025.
Sponsors: The school districts organize these events and invite the LWVSC to moderate.
South Glens Falls Central School District:
Wednesday, May 7th, 6:30 p.m. in the High School LGI Room following the budget hearing
Please check the school district website to see if a live stream link will be provided.
A recording will be posted after the forum if available.
The public may submit questions via email to Lwvscquestions@gmail.com by Monday, May 5th. Please put the name of the school district in the subject line for the event to which the questions are directed (“SGF” or “All” to indicate all upcoming school board forums). Questions will be reviewed by an impartial group of League members based on relevancy to the office and topic/redundancy.
Questions should be clear, concise and appropriate to the office being sought.
Questions must be directed to all the candidates seeking the office, not just one candidate.
Questions should reflect the issues of greatest interest to the entire community and cover a broad range of topics.
Questions must not include or imply personal attacks.
Please attend, tune in and get the word out about these important in-person and recorded events!
Join us for the fourth and last online group reading and discussion of the book Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change, by William Throop. No need to jave joined the earlier sessions!
Rich in stories and highly accessible, Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change is a hopeful, practical resource for readers passionate about creating a world where we can thrive, and where flourishing is widespread. Led by the book’s author, William Throop, the discussion series will explore the skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Read more about the program and register in advance at tinyurl.com/Climate-Change-Discussion.
This program is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and the Albany Public Library.
Available online at no charge from Cornell University Press.
Please email the League of Women Voters of Albany County (subject “Environment: Throop”) with any questions. LWV of Albany County event listing
The League of Women Voters of NYS calls on all members to join us for Advocacy Day at the NYS Capitol on May 6th, 2025. This is a crucial opportunity for us to engage directly with our representatives and advocate for the Legislative Agenda we have collectively approved, ensuring our voices are heard and our priorities are addressed.
The day will start at 10am and wrap up around 4pm. We will meet up at the Capitol this year (room number TBD) so that folks don't have to walk from our offices at The Blake to the Capitol. Lunch will be provided at no cost.
This year we will be collaborating with the BIPOC Democracy Table.
This event coincides with the Advocacy Day for Medical Aid in Dying. Members can participate in both.
Members will have the opportunity to meet with legislators as a group.
Sign up via this link if you are able to make it.
At 8:30AM, the carpool will meet at Exit 12 in the big parking lot behind Panera's. We expect to be underway at 8:45AM. Please email President@lwvsaratoga.org if you plan to join the carpool.
Preparing for Lobby Day:
On the evening of May 2nd, we will be hosting a Pre-Lobby Day prep call from 4:30pm-6:00pm.
Please register for the Pre-Lobby Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NEm_I1JyTDq87wJPbj-Ykg
On this call we will go over the agenda for May 6th, I will touch on the basics of lobbying, and we will hear from our issue specialists who will highlight key talking points for bills in their issue areas. Tomorrow, you will all receive a copy of the post-budget lobby packet, which will include talking points and asks for each bill. Don't worry if you can't make this meeting! It will be recorded and sent out to all Lobby Day attendees.
In collaboration with the BIPOC Democracy Table we have also set up a number of meetings with representatives that will focus on democracy/election bills. Members who do not have their own meetings set up (or anyone who is interested!) will be put into advocacy teams to lobby on election issues.
Saratoga Springs Public Library event listing- includes registration link and handouts
This event is not sponsored by the League of Women Voters; information is provided as it may interest our membership and community.
Join us for the third of four online group reading and discussions of the book Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change, by William Throop. No need to have attended the earlier sessions!
Rich in stories and highly accessible, Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change is a hopeful, practical resource for readers passionate about creating a world where we can thrive, and where flourishing is widespread. Led by the book’s author, William Throop, the discussion series will explore the skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Read more about the program and register in advance at tinyurl.com/Climate-Change-Discussion.
This program is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and the Albany Public Library.
Available online at no charge from Cornell University Press.
Please email the League of Women Voters of Albany County (subject “Environment: Throop”) with any questions. LWV of Albany County event listing
Join us at the Skidmore College Wyckoff Center in Case Center or via the webinar online for an eye-opening event discussing the impact of plastic pollution on our health. Discover the latest research and findings on how plastic waste is affecting our bodies and the environment. Learn about sustainable solutions and how you can make a difference in combating this global issue. Don’t miss this opportunity to educate yourself and others on the importance of reducing plastic pollution for a healthier future!
Presenter: Dr. Kim Cameron, A former research scientist for Cornell University and the SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry. An outspoken advocate and speaker for Beyond Plastics.
Please direct questions to the LWVSC.
Location: This is an in-person and online webinar event. If you prefer to attend the online webinar, you can register in advance here. If you wish to attend in person, register in advance here. In-person seating is limited to 50. If plans change, please cancel your spot to make room for others to attend.
If driving to the event, please allow ample time to park and make your way to Case Center.
Co-sponsor: Skidmore College
Learn to moderate a Candidate Event for the League. This training will give an overview of candidate events and how to successfully facilitate candidate forums for local, state, and school board elections. Laura Bierman, retired Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of NY State, will lead the training.
To register, please email the LWVSC.
