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Tacoma Public Library will host a special educational program series focused on houselessness in our community. Please join us to learn about why people fall into houselessness, the reality and challenges of being houseless, and what resources are available to help people become housed. Community members are highly encouraged to attend and continue the conversation on how to build a more inclusive and compassionate environment for our unhoused neighbors. At the last meeting of the series, please join Building Bridges for a follow-up session of the three-part series, Houselessness: A Neighborhood Conversation Series, to have a community conversation about living unhoused in Tacoma. This follow-up session will feature individuals with lived experience and knowledge about how our systems operate for those without housing. We will have our conversation in a circle so that everyone‘s voice is equal. We will be using the Guide to Respectful Conversations to facilitate our discussion. Our goals for this conversation include: 1) Improve peoples‘ understanding of how and why people experience houselessness; 2) Increase awareness about the challenges of experiencing houselessness; 3) Inform and encourage empathy and engagement from the public around houselessness. This series will be held at our South Tacoma branch on Saturdays from 3:00-4:30pm on January 25th, February 1st, 8th, and 22nd. Library link: https://tacoma.bibliocommons.com/events/671985e781cc013600bb599b

Environmental Issues Lobby Day During the 2025 legislative session, LWVWA will partner with coalitions to organize issue-focused Lobby Days. These Lobby Days will focus on constituent conversations with their legislators. The Environmental Issues Lobby Day is being organized by members of the Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC), of which LWVWA is a member. Washington State residents may sign up to participate and express how they would like to participate including meeting in-person in Olympia or meeting remotely via Zoom. Get more information via the registration link. For any questions, contact Martin Gibbins, Climate Crisis and Energy Issues Chair, mgibbins@lwvwa.org.

The February Unit Meetings provide an opportunity to participate in the all-member consideration of a potential new LWVWA position on Elder Caregiving. Over the past two years, research teams composed of League members from various Local Leagues have conducted an in-depth study on Elder Caregiving. With State Board approval to move forward, they are now ready to engage all members of LWVWA in reviewing the study and participating in our consensus process. Elder caregiving study cover Consensus is member agreement reached after study prior to the meeting and discussion at the meeting. To fully participate in the consensus process it is necessary to read the study and review the consensus questions. Both are available at https://lwvwa.org/eldercare. There will NOT be time to review the study at the meeting.

This meeting has been canceled. Members are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting or one of the other units.

Tacoma Public Library will host a special educational program series focused on houselessness in our community. Please join us to learn about why people fall into houselessness, the reality and challenges of being houseless, and what resources are available to help people become housed. Community members are highly encouraged to attend and continue the conversation on how to build a more inclusive and compassionate environment for our unhoused neighbors. At the last meeting of the series, please join Building Bridges for a follow-up session of the three-part series, Houselessness: A Neighborhood Conversation Series, to have a community conversation about living unhoused in Tacoma. This follow-up session will feature individuals with lived experience and knowledge about how our systems operate for those without housing. We will have our conversation in a circle so that everyone‘s voice is equal. We will be using the Guide to Respectful Conversations to facilitate our discussion. Our goals for this conversation include: 1) Improve peoples‘ understanding of how and why people experience houselessness; 2) Increase awareness about the challenges of experiencing houselessness; 3) Inform and encourage empathy and engagement from the public around houselessness. This series will be held at our South Tacoma branch on Saturdays from 3:00-4:30pm on January 25th, February 1st, 8th, and 22nd. Library link: https://tacoma.bibliocommons.com/events/671985e781cc013600bb599b

Join voting justice leaders and advocates from across Washington for Democracy Lobby Day 2025 on Wednesday, February 12th. Throughout the day, you will receive training on important democracy bills being discussed in the legislature, learn about policies to empower and expand the electorate, and engage directly with elected officials to encourage them to take action. For years, Washington State has taken the lead in safeguarding voting rights. In 2025, strengthening our democracy is more crucial than ever. Join voting justice leaders and advocates from across Washington for Democracy Lobby Day 2025 to advocate for bills essential to expanding access, equity, and fairness in our voting systems.

The February Unit Meetings provide an opportunity to participate in the all-member consideration of a potential new LWVWA position on Elder Caregiving. Over the past two years, research teams composed of League members from various Local Leagues have conducted an in-depth study on Elder Caregiving. With State Board approval to move forward, they are now ready to engage all members of LWVWA in reviewing the study and participating in our consensus process. Elder caregiving study cover Consensus is member agreement reached after study prior to the meeting and discussion at the meeting. To fully participate in the consensus process it is necessary to read the study and review the consensus questions. Both are available at https://lwvwa.org/eldercare. There will NOT be time to review the study at the meeting.

The February Unit Meetings provide an opportunity to participate in the all-member consideration of a potential new LWVWA position on Elder Caregiving. Over the past two years, research teams composed of League members from various Local Leagues have conducted an in-depth study on Elder Caregiving. With State Board approval to move forward, they are now ready to engage all members of LWVWA in reviewing the study and participating in our consensus process. Elder caregiving study cover Consensus is member agreement reached after study prior to the meeting and discussion at the meeting. To fully participate in the consensus process it is necessary to read the study and review the consensus questions. Both are available at https://lwvwa.org/eldercare. There will NOT be time to review the study at the meeting.

Free community-based arts and culture exhibition sponsored by the Asia Pacific Cultural Center. The Lunar New Year celebration features a different host country or culture each year, this year the host country is India. The day is filled with more than 20 exciting performances, cultural demonstrations and martial arts, culture and arts displays, authentic cuisine, and a variety of vendors and resource booths. This is APCC’s signature event held at the Tacoma Dome for over two decades, bringing thousands of people together to be immersed in the rich and diverse cultures of the Asia Pacific. For more information: https://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org/newyearcelebration

Tacoma Public Library will host a special educational program series focused on houselessness in our community. Please join us to learn about why people fall into houselessness, the reality and challenges of being houseless, and what resources are available to help people become housed. Community members are highly encouraged to attend and continue the conversation on how to build a more inclusive and compassionate environment for our unhoused neighbors. At the last meeting of the series, please join Building Bridges for a follow-up session of the three-part series, Houselessness: A Neighborhood Conversation Series, to have a community conversation about living unhoused in Tacoma. This follow-up session will feature individuals with lived experience and knowledge about how our systems operate for those without housing. We will have our conversation in a circle so that everyone‘s voice is equal. We will be using the Guide to Respectful Conversations to facilitate our discussion. Our goals for this conversation include: 1) Improve peoples‘ understanding of how and why people experience houselessness; 2) Increase awareness about the challenges of experiencing houselessness; 3) Inform and encourage empathy and engagement from the public around houselessness. This series will be held at our South Tacoma branch on Saturdays from 3:00-4:30pm on January 25th, February 1st, 8th, and 22nd. Library link: https://tacoma.bibliocommons.com/events/671985e781cc013600bb599b

League Affinity Group, meets the 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact Jean Jover-Snider at js.league@icloud.com for the meeting link.