Restorative justice expert Dalila Huerta to speak at Lunch with the League
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Restorative justice expert Dalila Huerta to speak at Lunch with the League

The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area is welcoming Dalila Huerta, an educator and restorative justice consultant living in South Bend, for its monthly Lunch with the League. The free event takes place virtually on August 13, 2021 at noon. This virtual talk invites us to explore the foundational tenets of restorative justice and…

State Senator David Niezgodski to speak at Lunch with the League on April 9
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State Senator David Niezgodski to speak at Lunch with the League on April 9

The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area is welcoming State Senator David Niezgodski to discuss Indiana’s 2021 legislative session. The event will take place virtually on Friday, April 9 at noon. Senator Niezgodski will talk about bills he is involved in that impact St. Joseph County. These include: SB 164 – which would increase hotel taxes by 2%…

Dr. Todd Cummings to speak at tomorrow’s Lunch with the League
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Dr. Todd Cummings to speak at tomorrow’s Lunch with the League

The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area is welcoming South Bend Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings to discuss changes in the district and academic transformation. The event takes place virtually on March 12, 2021 at noon. Dr. Cummings will offer current information about the plans to close Hay and Tarkington Elementary Schools at the end of this academic…

South Bend League of Women Voters event features Dr. Mark Fox
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South Bend League of Women Voters event features Dr. Mark Fox

The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area is welcoming Dr. Mark Fox to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual event takes place on Friday, February 12 at noon. Dr. Fox will give an update on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in St. Joseph County with attention to disease prevalence, testing data, and vaccination efforts. The impact…

Anne Mannix to speak about homelessness, affordable housing
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Anne Mannix to speak about homelessness, affordable housing

Lunch with the League welcomes Anne Mannix of Neighborhood Development Associates, LLC. Mannix will speak about “Affordable Housing Issues in South Bend and What We Can Do.” The event will take place on January 10, 2020, at noon at the South Bend Chocolate Café, 122 N. Michigan, South Bend. The talk will cover issues with…

Isaac Hunt to speak about gun violence at Lunch with the League
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Isaac Hunt to speak about gun violence at Lunch with the League

Lunch with the League welcomes Isaac Hunt, who will speak about how and why it is best for the community to come together to reduce gun violence in the city, as well as the methods and entities that must play a role. The event takes place tomorrow, November 8 at noon at the South Bend Chocolate Café in downtown…

Lunch with the League to feature St. Joseph County Public Library director
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Lunch with the League to feature St. Joseph County Public Library director

The League of Women Voters will host a Lunch with the League event this Friday at the Chocolate Café in downtown South Bend. The speaker is Debra Futa, the director of the St. Joseph County Public Library. The event takes place from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on May 10. The St. Joseph County Library…

Lunch with the League to Focus on Sustainability

Lunch with the League to Focus on Sustainability

The League of Women Voters is hosting Office of Sustainability director Therese Dorau during a “Lunch with the League” event on Friday. “Sustainability is a powerful tool for communities – it strengthens the local economy, cuts costs, and creates healthy, vibrant neighborhoods. Citizen engagement is an indispensable component of a sustainable city, so I’m grateful…