Members only! Join local leagues in our area for a regional training to prepare for the 2026 election. LWVNYS will lead the discussion on several topics to improve our impact and our reach in the communities we serve. Training topics include:

• Advocating and Taking Action

• Observer Corps

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Youth Engagement/ Brand Awareness (Social Media)

• Changes to Election Law in NY and Comba ting Mis & Disinformation

Register TODAY!  Registration Deadline March 13   $35 including lunch

LWV of Saratoga County will reimburse members for this training expense.

The Medical Aid in Dying Act was signed into law in NY and goes into effect this August. Medical aid in dying allows eligible terminally ill adults to seek a prescription for medication they may choose to self-ingest to bring about a peaceful death if their suffering becomes too great. Learn about this new law, what it entails, and get your questions answered. Co-sponsored by Compassion & Choices. March 19th at 7pm at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library,  475 Moe Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Contact President@LWVSaratoga.org for more information.

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: Seeking Shelter: A Working Mother, Her Children, and a Story of Homelessness in America by Jeff Hobbs 

Discussion leader:

Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with the League

When We Give, We Gain Gender Equality

Join us at The Divot to celebrate International Women’s Day with the theme “Give to Gain.” Our keynote speaker, Catherine Hover of Palette, will share how her company and The SHERO Fund supports women in our community through mentorship, sponsorship, and collective support. This event is open to all League members as well as supporters who care about advancing women and girls through collaboration to foster a more inclusive world.

Upon arrival, get a name tag, find a table, and place your order for any food and beverages. Mingle with new members, supporters, and longtime league friends. Let’s come together in solidarity to share a laugh and toast to a future of structural change, fairness and safety for all women and girls.

Register to attend here.  (this is the EventBrite Link)

Mark your calendars and celebrate gender equality with us!

Emerson Auditorium in Palamountain Hall at Skidmore College.

The Skidmore Education Studies Department and the Scribner Library are hosting a panel discussion to continue a discussion on legislation being proposed and passed to prevent book banning and censorship in schools and libraries. This is a followup event after seeing a screening of the documentary The Librarians. 

Panelists will share how state legislation for libraries and schools gets passed, what sort of advocacy libraries and schools can do to retain and promote the freedom to read, and what key education/library legislation people should be following right now.

Panelists:

Justin Harrison, Attorney for the NYCLU (state affiliate of the ACLU)

Jennifer Coffey, Associate General Counsel for New York State United Teachers

Kathleen Gundrum, Executive Director of the Capital District Library Council

This panel is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Note: This event is not sponsored by the League of Women Voters, but we include it in our calendar because we believe it will be of interest to our members.

Ranked Choice Voting is a new, innovative way to give citizens more choice when they go to the polls. This process is currently used in Alaska statewide, and in New York City for citywide races. Please join us for a screening and discussion of the 30-minute film Majority Rules about the implementation of open primaries and ranked choice voting in Alaska in 2022.  This will be followed by an in-depth discussion led by a Unite NY representative.

Hosted by the East Greenbush Community Library: Unite NY, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Rensselaer County.

Trailer and description here: https://majorityrulesfilm.com/

More Info: dgreen@uniteny.org

For Members only - Join the League to participate! 

At both the state and national level, the goal of the Program Planning process is to achieve collective agreement around how the League will move our mission forward for the next two years. We can think of Program as being both our policy positions and how we direct our resources of time, energy, and money. 

Timeline: 

• January through March, 2026: Local and State Leagues across the country hold Program Planning Meetings to determine education and advocacy platform Program recommendations. 

• Boards review member recommendations and approve results to be submitted.

• March 10, 2026: Program Planning Survey is due to National League (LWVUS).

• May 2026: LWVUS Board proposal is shared with state and local Leagues.

• June 24th - 28th: Convention Delegates debate and vote on Program.

Member discussions and input are what makes us a grassroots organization! Register to attend on zoom HERE.

NOTE: The League adopts Program at each biennial LWV National Convention held in even years. In the odd years, we hold our state conventions across the country. 

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: Murder the Truth by David Enrich 

Discussion leader:

Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

Beyond Plastics, over 314 other organizations, and constituents from across the state will be gathering on Monday, Feb. 9, in Albany to advocate for speedy passage of the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S1464 Harckham / A1749 Glick). The League supports this legislation.

RSVP and information here.

Photo credit: Nick Fewings on Unsplash.

I.B.P.O.E. of W.’s Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609 and Mary A. Carter Temple #362, the two oldest black civic organizations in Saratoga Springs, NY, along with Our Lodge Foundation, are recognizing Black History Month with an opportunity for people to share readings from banned books by authors of Color or books that have been banned for calling out racism. Anyone is welcome to participate by reading a short passage from a banned book and giving the reason why the book was or is banned. Details here.

Note: This event is not sponsored by the League of Women Voters, but we include it in our calendar because we believe it will be of interest to our members.

Skidmore Professor Beau Breslin will answer topical questions about our government systems and how current events relate to the history of our constitution. Get answers to your most pressing government procedure questions, and become a more informed and engaged citizen.

Saratoga Springs Public Library Community Room at 7:00 PM.  Please register online.

Image credit: Shellye Caron at Classful.com

Our local League study, “What type of County Legislative Body would best represent the people of Saratoga County?” will be complete when members come to agreement on that question. Join this “members - only” Zoom meeting to hear information gathered in the study, participate in meaningful discussion, and work toward agreement. Members will consider concurrence with a proposed position in support of a County Legislature as the most representative form of county government for Saratoga County. Read the full statement. All members are encouraged to participate as this statement, if adopted, will form the basis for future advocacy by the League. Members are also encouraged to view the recording of the November 20th forum entitled “Our County Government: Is it Fair?” or preview the slide deck. Register here for the Zoom link. Email LWVSaratogaStudy@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, or additional study information.

Photo by Myles Bloomfield on Unsplash

For League members only: Melanie D'Arrigo, Executive Director of the Campaign for the NY Health Act, will take the first 20-30 minutes of the state League’s NYS League Health Care Committee meeting to lay out the strategy for the 2026 Legislative Session for NYHA — the best (and only sustainable) solution for NY's health care budget holes caused by the federal government cuts. She will also answer any questions people have about the bill and how they can become involved with the Campaign.
We are all invited to attend at Noon on Zoom.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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: Who Is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service by Michael Lewis

Discussion leader:

Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

Join the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County for a festive holiday party filled with laughter, delicious food, and plenty of holiday cheer. This celebration is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a delicious dinner, mingle with friends - old and new, and enjoy the spirit of the season together. ‘Tis the season to jingle, mingle & celebrate! All are welcome! Get tickets for friends and family too!

Dinner Buffet

The evening’s menu will feature tossed mixed greens, vegetable medley, roasted red potatoes, assorted dinner rolls and butter, and non-alcoholic beverages. Main course selections include No Noodle Vegetable Lasagna, Chicken and Broccoli Pasta in a White Wine Garlic Sauce, Roasted Pork with Apple Glaze, and Roast Sirloin of Beef from the carving station. Dessert selections include Apple Crisp, Chocolate Cake, and Tiramisu. For those wishing to enjoy other beverages, a cash bar will be available. 

The full cost of the holiday party is $55 per person.  To help us defray that expense, we ask you to purchase a ticket at one of the levels.  Purchase your ticket no later than December 1 so we can provide the count to the venue.  

RED        $55

GREEN   $20

To purchase online: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/7752/event/1445921

To purchase tickets by check: mail a check payable to LWV of Saratoga County to PO Box 1029, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

For League members who: 

• Submit publicity requests - to learn more about Google Docs, publicity submission process, Flickr, etc. Bring your laptop if you have one!

• Can make recommendations to update the Candidate Forum/Vote411 procedures and guidelines. 

At Saratoga Spring Public Library Susman Room, we’ll be there from 1-4 pm, join us for as much time as you wish. RSVP at president@lwvsaratoga.org 

LWV of Albany County invites members to join them for a luncheon with a re-enactment by Phyllis Chapman and husband Tom, of Eleanor Roosevelt. At noon, at the Normanside Country Club in Delmar.

Photo credit: Douglas Chandor, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

We’re bringing together our communication team and people who submit publicity for events to consider recommendations and brainstorm to determine best methods moving forward. If you wish to contribute ideas or are interested in learning more in the hopes of volunteering, please join us! 

Considerations include using Google Docs to draft upcoming events, media releases, etc. prior to submission; communicating updates for publicity already submitted; process for removing expired members from Mail chimp; storing stock photos and posts for future use; what do we need to do differently with our social media campaigns; getting and training more volunteers to assist; what else? 

Snacks provided. Please bring your own beverage.

If you will attend in person, RSVP at president@lwvsaratoga.org, or if you will zoom into the meeting, you can register to attend here.

At Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room at 2-4 pm. Parking information.

Confused about Immigration Policy? Terry Diggory, Saratoga Immigration Coalition and Tim Coll, Saratoga Springs Department of Public Safety Office, will explain their observations and points of view. This is a moderated event. Please submit questions to: FindingCommonGround2@gmail.com prior to the event. 

6-8pm at the Malta Community Center. Sign up here. This event is sponsored by Finding Common Ground (Indivisible ADK/Saratoga) and League of Women Voters of Saratoga County.  Attendees are invited to bring a donation for a local food bank. 

Please come to chat, nosh, share feedback and learn more about our recent Vote411.org website work and Candidate Forums.

All who are interested in this important work are encouraged to join the gathering. If you volunteered, attended or viewed the candidate forums, we would benefit from your feedback.

Pizza provided, bring your own beverage. RSVP: candidates.lwvsaratoga@gmail.com

Join Saratoga Pride at 5pm at the Wyckoff Center on the 2nd floor in the Case Center at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. Transgender Day of Remembrance honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

Photo by Nicola Fioravanti on Unsplash.

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: One Day, Everyone Will Always have been Against This by Omar El Akkad

Discussion leader:

Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

Get together to socialize with like-minded friends. Or just de-stress for a couple of hours with a fun group of people. Open to all! Bring your friends and family interested in learning more about us.

You are invited to bring urgently needed items for the Franklin Community Center. Urgent Needs Food Items List. Or if you prefer, bring a check or cash. Defend Democracy yard signs for $10 will be available too.

Artisanal Brew Works at 5-7:30 pm. Happy hour through 6 pm.

November 4, 2025

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 will moderate a “Meet the Candidates” forum in advance of the general election for the office of Commissioner of Finance, Saratoga Springs. The forum will be held Wednesday, October 22 from 8:00-9:00 p.m. as a zoom webinar. Members of the public may register at this link.

Please get the word out about this event! The LWVSC will post the recording of the forum on our website, lwvsaratoga.org/candidates, and our voter guide, VOTE411.org. 

The public is encouraged to submit questions for candidates to: lwvscquestions@gmail.com no later than Monday 10/13.  

Please put Commissioner of Finance, Saratoga Springs in the subject line of your email.

Question Criteria

• 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.

Registered voters may vote in the election on November 4th. Early voting begins on October 25th. For more information including early voting locations, see the Saratoga County Board of Elections.

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will moderate a “Meet the Candidates” forum in advance of the general election for the office of Mayor, Saratoga Springs. The forum will be held Wednesday, October 22 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. as a zoom webinar. Members of the public may register at this link.

Please get the word out about this event! The LWVSC will post the recording of the forum on our website, lwvsaratoga.org/candidates, and our voter guide, VOTE411.org. 

The public is encouraged to submit questions for candidates to: lwvscquestions@gmail.com no later than Monday 10/13.  

Please put Mayor, Saratoga Springs in the subject line of your email.

Question Criteria

• 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.

Registered voters may vote in the election on November 4th. Early voting begins on October 25th. For more information including early voting locations, see the Saratoga County Board of Elections.

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will moderate a “Meet the Candidates” forum in advance of the general election for the office of Commissioner of Public Works, Saratoga Springs. The forum will be held Monday, October 20 from 8-9:00 p.m. as a zoom webinar. Members of the public may register at this link.

Please get the word out about this event! The LWVSC will post the recording of the forum on our website, lwvsaratoga.org/candidates, and our voter guide, VOTE411.org. 

The public is encouraged to submit questions for candidates to: lwvscquestions@gmail.com no later than Monday 10/13.  

Please put Commissioner of Public Works, Saratoga Springs in the subject line of your email.

Question Criteria

• 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.

Registered voters may vote in the election on November 4th. Early voting begins on October 25th. For more information including early voting locations, see the Saratoga County Board of Elections.