Month

State/National
Activities

Branch Events/Meetings

• Boulder — Wednesdays, Wine, and Women’s Issues, Wed., Jul. 18, 5:00 p.m., St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder 80302
• Gunnison — 44th Annual Art in the Park, Sun., Jul. 22, Legion Park, Gunnison

• Boulder — Wednesdays, Wine, and Women’s Issues, Wed., Aug. 8, 5:00 p.m., St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder 80302

• Aurora — Tri-County Health Department Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator Haley Foster will speak about the opioid crisis. Sat., Sept. 8, Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Cir., Centennial 80015
• Boulder — Colorado State Representative and Boulder branch member K.C. Becker will speak about her experience as a woman in politics and share some of the issues she has worked on in the House. Sun., Sept. 9, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Koenig Alumni Center, 1202 University Ave., Boulder 80302
• Boulder — Wednesdays, Wine, and Women’s Issues meetup, Wed., Sept. 12, 5:00 p.m., St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder 80302
• Grand Junction — Member get-to-know-you lunch and report from AAUW Colorado Fall Leadership Conference. Wed., Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Chez Lena Restaurant at Western Colorado Community College, 2508 Blichmann Ave., Grand Junction 81505
• Lakewood — Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendant Dr. Jason Glass will speak about achievements, opportunities, and challenges taking place in Jeffco schools. Thurs., Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m. social time, 6:00-7:00 p.m. “salad by committee” supper, 7:00 p.m. speaker. Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood 80215
• Colorado Springs — Welcome coffee and panel discussion on “Rules, Rights, and Responsibilities: The Three Rs of Gun Ownership” by representatives from local and state government, local law enforcement, and Moms Demand Action. Sat., Sept. 15, 9:00 a.m., First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs 80903
• Fort Collins — Danielle Adney, Ph.D., will speak about “The CSU Women in Science Network: Career Issues Conversations.” Sat., Sept. 15, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Our Saviour’s Community Center, 2000 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins 80525
• Littleton-South Metro — AAUW Boulder Start Smart Co-chair Katherine Olivier will speak about branch specifics in making AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshops a reality in Littleton. Sat., Sept. 15, 1:30-4:00 p.m., Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial 80121. Beverages provided.
• Longmont — Fall kickoff meeting featuring a short business meeting, a presentation on AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshops, and tapas and wine. Please bring an easy-to-eat appetizer to share. Mon., Sept. 17, 6:00 p.m. at a member’s home. Please contact the branch for more info at aauwlongmont@gmail.com.
• Loveland — Potluck dinner meeting at a member’s home. Mon., Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. For more info, please contact the branch.
• Durango — Annual fall luncheon featuring 2016 NCCWSL (AAUW’s National Conference for College Women Student Leaders) Scholarship Recipient Hayley Kirkman, who is leading the way for a community mural on Narrow Gauge Ave. and is working to establish Durango as a certified Creative District. 2018 NCCWSL Scholarship Recipients Chynna Levaldo and Allie Wolfe will also share their conference experiences and inspirations. Sat., Sept. 29, 11:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Durango, 501 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301. Proceeds partially benefit NCCWSL scholarships. Cost: $45 ($20 for students) for soup-and-salad buffet and program, $20 ($5 for students) for program only. Click here for ticket info.

• Boulder — “Coffee, Donuts, and Ballot Issues” will feature a ballot issues overview by Former State Economist Steven Colby and League of Women Voters of Boulder County President Peggy Leech. Sat., Oct. 6, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Boulder Public Library Meadows Branch Library Meeting Room, 4800 Baseline Rd., Boulder 80303
• Colorado Springs — 2018 ballot issues forum sponsored by the branch and League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. Sat., Oct. 6, 10:00 a.m.-noon, Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr., Colorado Springs 80919
• Longmont — “Pay Equity … Show Me the Money!” panel discussion including presenters from Starbucks, CO Legislator Jonathan Singer, and others. Mon., Oct. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave., Longmont 80501
• Grand Junction — Branch cosponsored ballot issues forum with the League of Women Voters of Mesa County. Wed., Oct. 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Whitman Educational Center at the Museum of Western Colorado, 248 S. 4th St., Grand Junction 81501
• Lakewood — Ballot issues forum moderated by The Honorable Betty Boyd, Thurs., Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. social time, 7:00 p.m. forum, Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood 80215
• Littleton-South Metro — Ballot issues panel with League of Women Voters, Mon., Oct. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bemis Public Library, 6014 S Datura St, Littleton 80120
• Fort Collins — Carey Ramirez, ARPN, will speak about palliative care. Sat., Oct. 20, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Our Saviour’s Community Center, 2000 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins 80525
• Boulder — Wednesdays, Wine, and Women’s Issues happy hour, Wed., Oct. 24, 5:00 p.m., St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder 80302
• Durango — Yellow Carrot Conversation about state and federal policies affecting education, health care, and civil rights. Thurs., Oct. 25, 5:00-7:00 p.m., The Yellow Carrot, 3206 Main Ave., Durango 81301
• Colorado Springs — Authors’ Day featuring Mary Taylor Young, J.D.R. Hawkins, and Cindy Skaggs. Registration and silent auction proceeds benefiting local scholarships. Sat., Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m.-noon, The Colorado Springs Shrine Club, 6 S. 33rd St., Colorado Springs 80904. $40.00 per person. Click here for author and registration info.
• Boulder — AAUW Work Smart salary negotiation workshop for the Earth Sciences Women’s Network, Tues., Oct. 30, UCAR. Please contact the branch for further details.

• Boulder — AAUW Work Smart salary negotiation workshop for the Earth Sciences Women’s Network, Thurs., Nov. 1, for BoulderNet, a job seekers network. Please contact the branch for further details.
• Longmont — “Sexual Harassment … What Everyone Needs to Know”: an interactive evening on what sexual harassment is, what the stats are, what you should do about it, and much more.  Panelists from Front Range Community College, St. Vrain Valley School District, and our community. Mon., Nov. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Front Range Community College Community Room, 2190 Miller Dr., Longmont 80501
• Lakewood — “Gratitude — The Glass Is Always Half Full” by AAUW Colorado President Stormy McDonald, Thurs., Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. social time, 7:00 p.m. program. Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood 80215
• Boulder — Panel discussion on homelessness, Sat., Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Boulder Public Library, Boulder Creek Room, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80302
• Littleton-South Metro — Former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Jean Dubofsky will speak about the discrimination and harassment she encountered as a female lawyer. Sat., Nov. 10, 1:00-3:30 p.m., Koelbel Library, 5955 S Holly St, Centennial 80121
• Grand Junction — Speaker will be Dr. Tammy Parece of the Colorado Mesa University geography department. Wed., Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m., Chez Lena Restaurant at Western Colorado Community College, 2508 Blichmann Ave., Grand Junction 81505
•  Fort Collins — Helina Alvarez, 2018 – 2019 AAUW Recipient of Career Development Grant at CSU, Sat., Nov. 17, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Our Saviour’s Community Center, 2000 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins 80525
• Durango — Yellow Carrot Conversation about state and federal policies affecting education, health care, and civil rights. Thurs., Nov. 29, 5:00-7:00 p.m., The Yellow Carrot, 3206 Main Ave., Durango 81301

• Lakewood — Members-only holiday party at a member’s home. Please contact the branch for further details.
• Boulder — Holiday party at a member’s home, Sun., Dec. 2, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Please contact the branch for further details.
• Longmont — Holiday Open House at a member’s home, Sun., Dec. 2, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Please contact the branch for more info.
• Grand Junction — Holiday social, Sat., Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Community Room, 2595 US-6, Grand Junction 81501
• Littleton-South Metro — Holiday meeting at a member’s house, Sat., Dec. 8. Please contact the branch for further details.
• Fort Collins — Branch holiday breakfast and entertainment featuring musician Royston Hunget. Sat., Dec. 15, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Our Saviour’s Community Center, 2000 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins 80525. Tickets available for purchase at the branch’s Oct. and Nov. meetings.
• Durango — Yellow Carrot Conversation about state and federal policies affecting education, health care, and civil rights. Thurs., Dec. 27, 5:00-7:00 p.m., The Yellow Carrot, 3206 Main Ave., Durango 81301

• Lakewood — Gail Beaton will portray suffragist Sarah Platt Decker. Thurs., Jan. 10. Further details TBA
• Fort Collins — Russ McKinstry, PSD Athletic Director, speaking on Title IX in Athletics, Sat., Jan. 19, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Our Saviour’s Community Center, 2000 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins 80525
• Longmont — International Dinner with speaker Dr. Ian Feinhandler of Front Range Community College Geology and International Affairs. Sat., Jan. 19, 6:00 p.m. Location TBD
• Durango — Yellow Carrot Conversation about state and federal policies affecting education, health care, and civil rights. Thurs., Jan. 31, 5:00-7:00 p.m., The Yellow Carrot, 3206 Main Ave., Durango 81301

• Longmont — “STEM in Our Community” joint meeting with DKG, Sat., Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1000 15th Ave., Longmont 80501
• Fort Collins — Jenna Raymond, Health District, speaking on Suicide Prevention Training, Sat., Feb. 9, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Our Saviour’s Community Center, 2000 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins 80525
• Durango — Yellow Carrot Conversation about state and federal policies affecting education, health care, and civil rights. Thurs., Feb. 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m., The Yellow Carrot, 3206 Main Ave., Durango 81301

• Longmont — International Women’s Day celebration with speaker Dr. Catlyn Keenan of Front Range Community College Women’s Studies on “#MeToo, a Long Time in Coming.” Fri., Mar. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dickens Tavern and Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont 80501. Cash bar & hors d’oeuvres, $$ TBD
• Lakewood — “Growing Up in Afghanistan/Now Living the American Dream,” Thurs., Mar. 14. Further details TBA
• Durango — Annual book-and-author event, Sat., Mar. 16. Further details TBD
• Littleton-South Metro — Branch meeting at Arapahoe Community College, Speaker Dr. Diana Doyle, President of ACC, speaking on What You Don’t Know About ACC,  Mar. 16, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Half Moon meeting room on ACC Campus.
• Durango — Yellow Carrot Conversation about state and federal policies affecting education, health care, and civil rights. Thurs., Mar. 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m., The Yellow Carrot, 3206 Main Ave., Durango 81301

• Lakewood — Branch program on healing habits, Thurs., Apr. 11. Further details TBA
• Littleton-South Metro — Branch meeting  April 13. Further details TBD.
• Durango — Yellow Carrot Conversation about state and federal policies affecting education, health care, and civil rights. Thurs., Apr. 25, 5:00-7:00 p.m., The Yellow Carrot, 3206 Main Ave., Durango 81301

• Lakewood — Branch meeting, Thurs., May 9. Further details TBA
• Longmont — Spring Fling recognizing recipients of local scholarships and  community action grants, plus honoring book fair chairs. Sat., May 11, 9:30 a.m. at a member’s home. Contact branch for more info.
• Littleton-South Metro — Branch meeting  May 11. Contact branch for more information.
• Durango — Yellow Carrot Conversation about state and federal policies affecting education, health care, and civil rights. Thurs., May 30, 5:00-7:00 p.m., The Yellow Carrot, 3206 Main Ave., Durango 81301

• Durango — Yellow Carrot Conversation about state and federal policies affecting education, health care, and civil rights. Thurs., Jun. 27, 5:00-7:00 p.m., The Yellow Carrot, 3206 Main Ave., Durango 81301