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Anderson’s Bookshops Open Discussion Project: Long Time Coming by Michael Eric Dyson
Monday, 4/12/21, @ 7 p.m.
Zoom links will be sent out on the day of the meeting. More information here.
ACE April Book Discussion: How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates
Wednesday, 4/14/21, @ 7 p.m. on Zoom
Join ACE as we discuss Bill Gates’ new book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need. More information here. Register here.
NOW What: Building Generations of Intersectional Feminists
Wednesday, 4/14/21, @ 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
NOW presents a webinar discussion of NOW’s intersectional feminist agenda, committed to diversity and equality. More information here. Register here.
Webinar on the Criminal Justice and Police Reform Bill (HB3653)
Wednesday, 4/14/21, @ 7 p.m. on Zoom
Presented by LWV-Naperville with guest speaker State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray. Register here for the Zoom event.
Blood Drive sponsored by Illinois State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Saturday, 4/17/21, @ 9 – 11 a.m. at Versiti Blood Center, Market Meadows, 1297 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville
Appointments appreciated but walk-ins welcome. Photo I.D. and masks are required of all donors. The SARS Cov-19 antibody test will be performed on all blood donations as part of standard testing. More information here. You can schedule your appointment here, or call 800-7TO-GIVE to schedule.
ACE April Meeting: Earth Day and the Environment
Sunday, 4/18/21, @ 2 – 4 p.m.
Climate change and renewable energy activist Greg Hubert will discuss Naperville, PSEC (Prairie State Energy Campus) and CEJA (Clean Energy Jobs Act) and the relationship among these three. How will CEJA impact Naperville’s source of electric power? More information here. Register here.
Naperville Environment & Sustainability Task Force Meeting
Sunday, 4/18/21, @ 7 p.m. on Zoom
Learn more about this group which has compiled a report to prepare Naperville for a sustainable future while combatting climate change. Register for the meeting here.
Illinois Legislators Discuss Advancing Bills
Monday, 4/19/21, @ 5 p.m. on Zoom
Learn about the most recent bills advancing through the state legislature. Register for the event here.
Indivisible Naperville April Meeting: Sexual Assault in Your Communities
Tuesday, 4/20/21, @ 7 p.m. on Zoom
Guest panelists include Kerry O’Connor, Sexual Assault Nurse Coordinator, Edward-Elmhurst Health; Colleen Zavodny, Coordinator, YWCA Metro Chicago Rape Crisis Center; Marie Czech, Will County Assistand State’s Attorney; State Rep. Maura Hirschauer; Laura Welch, Pres., Illinois NOW. Register here for the event.
Earth Day
Thursday, 4/22/21
Check out all of the events planned here.
April Coffee and Conversation with Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Saturday, 4/24/21, @ 10 – 11 a.m.
More information here.
Environmental Justice Lobby Day
Monday, 4/26/21, all day
Virtual event to lobby Gov. Pritzker and members of the Illinois General Assembly to support CEJA, Clean Energy Jobs Act and get it signed into law. Sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Council. Register here.
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