Stay up-to-date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County!
Calendar of Events
July 8 | Noon | KBI Forensic Science Center **NOTE: The July 8 date is one week later than usual**
2001 SW Washburn Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Summer “Field Trip” for Tuesday Topics – Signup required by June 30th as limited spaces are available. Tour includes some stairs, and walking/standing throughout. Sign up to attend here.
August 5 | Noon | Marvin Auditorium 101BC, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Tuesday Topics Speaker: Johnathan Sublet, Founder and Executive Director of SENT Topeka, a non-profit organization that works with the Hi-Crest Neighborhood to address poverty, crime, and mental health issues.
September 2 | Noon | Marvin Auditorium 101BC, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Tuesday Topics Speaker: Professor Bob Beatty
Save the Date
September 29 | Marvin Auditorium, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Our League is organizing the local candidate meet and greet ahead of the general election for the Topeka Mayor and City Council positions. Local nonpartisan partners are being contacted now to cosponsor and support this event. Watch for more details soon!
President’s Perspective
Greetings! Understanding our history helps us to make better informed decisions and to avoid the mistakes made. Exclusion in any form is wrong. That is one reason why our Brown vs. Board site visit was so powerful!! Rain could not keep us away from a truly eye opening and timely educational experience…
Local Observer Reports
Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed.
Thank you to observers Paul Post, Vicki Arnett, and Elvera Johnson for attending 14 meetings in May and June! Topics covered include affordable housing, Gun Violence Awareness Month, and a proposed ordinance to update anti-discrimination policies as required by the Trump administration.
Interested in joining the observer corps? Send us an email today.
A Message from our Inbox
A couple of weeks ago, President Glenda delivered a certificate of appreciation to my front door. What a nice surprise!
This made me think, though. Every hour or dollar I have ever given to the League has been more than repaid in knowledge, learning, and old and new friendships with like-minded women and men. Priceless.
So I’m writing to say Thank You, League of Women Voters.
Carole Jordan
Climate Committee Update
The LWVTSC Climate Committee will meet on the 3rd Tuesday at noon in alternate months. Our next meeting will be July 15th. Contact Vicki Arnett for more information.
Join the League of Women Voters Book Club
The LWVTSC book club meets at 11 am on the second Friday of every month. We’re currently in the Anton Room on the 2nd floor of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Lunch in the Millennium Café following the discussion is optional. Anyone is welcome. Contact Carole Jordan for more information.
Upcoming titles:
July 11 -By the Fire We Carry, Rebecca Nagle
August 8 – Everyone Who is Gone is Here, Jonathon Blitzer
September 12 – An Unfinished Love Story, Doris Kearns Goodwin
October 10 – The Girl with the Louding Voice, Abi Dare
November 14 – James, Percival Everett
December 12 – Talk about books for 2026 and in general
League of Women Voters Board Highlights
- A candidate forum for this year’s local races will be held in late September at the Topeka library.
- Voter Services is developing a list of duties for school presentations. Lots of extra hands are needed to assist the primary presenters.
- The Board is considering a health equity study. The current position, Health Care in Shawnee County, was adopted in 2009.
- Kim Brown was appointed to the Board.
- The LWVTSC Board will not meet July 8, 2025 and will next meet on Tuesday, August 12, at noon.
State League Action Alerts & Newsletter
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