Help League of Women Voters celebrate 19th Amendment at gala
The League of Women Voters Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove will celebrate the love of voting this Valentine's Day from 6:30-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, with its first fundraising gala at the Metropolis Ballroom, 6 S. Vail, in downtown Arlington Heights.
The event, "100 Years and Beyond," commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote.
Tickets may be purchased at Eventbrite and include dinner, dessert, dancing and live dueling pianos, plus the opportunity to win prizes. There is also an option to become a member of the League of Women Voters - regardless of gender - when you buy your ticket or while at the event. The first 100 ticket buyers will receive a commemorative Susan B. Anthony dollar coin.
"We're so excited to offer our community a chance to celebrate the right to vote and the progress we've made these past 100 years," says Heidi Graham, president, League of Women Voters Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove.
"It's my hope the people who join us at the gala will see how they can make a difference and inspire those in their social circles to get involved."
Local elected officials in attendance will have an opportunity to raise a glass and toast the many accomplishments women in elected leadership positions have made, and continue to make, in Northwest suburban Illinois communities, as well as nationwide.
The League of Women Voters Arlington Heights will recognize two outstanding partners who exemplify its commitment to education and advocacy. Dan Petro, president of High School District 214's school board, will be given the organization's first Ally Award for the work he has done to help bring programs, sponsored and run by league volunteers, to District 214 high schools.
Because of the League of Women Voter Arlington Heights' Birthday Envelopes Initiative, thousands of high school students and first time voters have received information on how to register to vote by their 18th birthday.
Regina de Leon Gomez will receive the Pat Lindner Award for her work educating and advocating on behalf of the environment and climate change. Regina has worked tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders from across the state to work in concert on behalf of our environment.
Tickets to the "100 Years and Beyond," gala are on sale now through Feb. 7.
The League of Women Voters Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
For information, visit www.lwvah.org or like on Facebook.