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AAUW Meeting focuses on Water Management and the Impact of Climate Change

Water is one of Nevada County’s most precious natural resources and the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is a primary steward of this resource. While NID is blessed with a pristine high Sierra watershed, in the coming decades climate change will have a profound impact on the District and the communities it serves. Karen Hull, NID […]

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AAUW Gov Trek Inspires Girls to Explore Careers in Public Service

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. November 8, 2023 – AAUW California announces its second annual virtual statewide program, Gov Trek. The goal is to address the shortage of women in political leadership roles by galvanizing a new generation to pursue careers in public service and elected office. Over seven two-hour sessions, students will engage in interactive and […]

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Wildfire Threat:  Building Resilience in the Sierra Nevada

Brittany Covich, Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) Policy and Outreach Division Chief, will be the guest speaker at the Saturday, October 21st American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch Meeting.  The meeting is held from 9:30 – 11:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 West Main Street, Grass Valley.  It is free and open […]

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Robin Laverty-Reves  named AAUW’s 2023 Edi Silverman Community Service Award Recipient

Robin Laverty-Reves was presented with its 2023 Edi Silverman Community Service Award at the recent American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch Kick-off Brunch Meeting.  Since 2003, the Edi Silverman Community Service Award has recognized annually a branch member who has made outstanding contributions to the community. In announcing the award selection, 2022 […]

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AAUW Nevada County Branch announces 2023-2024 Executive Board and Kick-off Brunch

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch has announced its board members for the 2023-2024 year, which will kick off with  a brunch on Saturday, September 16th, 9:30 – 11:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 West Main Street, Grass Valley.  This annual kick-off meeting, which offers attendees a snapshot of the […]

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Upcoming February 18th AAUW NC Branch Meeting: ReCreate Arts Education

Arts education and the importance of recreating through recycling/reusing will be the focus of the AAUW Nevada County Branch’s February 18th meeting.  Guest speaker will be Donna Sangwin, founder and CEO of the non-profit ReCreate, which works with businesses and individuals to divert clean, usable, but unwanted items from landfills. With these items, ReCreate provides […]

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AAUW’s January 21st public meeting: “How You Can Affect Climate Change”

Climate Change will be the focus of the first 2023 monthly meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch.  Climate Activist Martin Webb will be the guest speaker.  He will offer simple ways to help address the global warming dilemma as well as outline a plan of action from an individual […]

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AAUW California Inspires Girls to Become Political Leaders

AAUW California announces its new virtual statewide program, Gov Trek. The goal is to address the shortage of women in political leadership roles by galvanizing a new generation to pursue careers in public service and elected office. Over five two-hour sessions, students will engage in interactive and inspiring activities with exposure to women legislators, career […]

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AAUW’s November 19th meeting: “What is it like to be a student in the 2020’s?”

“What is it like to be a student in the 2020’s?” will be the topic of a roundtable discussion at American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch’s November meeting on Saturday, November 19th.  Participants will include local high school and college students who will share individual experiences as to the impact of the […]

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AAUW Confronts the Topic of Reproductive Choice Through the Lens of a Play

“Reproductive Choice: Then and Now” was the focus of the recent American Association of University Women (AAUW) public meeting.  It marked the premiere of Citizens for Choice’s “The Abortion Chronicles”, written by Lynn Wenzel and directed by Sandra Rockman.    “The Abortion Chronicles” is a Readers Theater presentation of true personal stories from 1946 to […]

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Teri McConnell named AAUW’s 2022 Edi Silverman Community Service Award Recipient

At the Annual Meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch, Teri McConnell was presented with its 2022 Edi Silverman Community Service Award.  Since 2003, the Edi Silverman Community Service Award has recognized annually a branch member who has made outstanding contributions to the community. In announcing the award selection, 2021 […]

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AAUW Features goal4.org Founder and Work to End Child Mortality

The February 19th ZOOM meeting of the AAUW Nevada County Branch will feature guest speaker, Piper Gianola, founder and executive director of goal4.org.  Working in the Sega community in Kenya, goal4.org offers programs to equip mothers, health workers, and family members with the knowledge and tools needed to prevent child mortality.  In the year 2000, […]

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AAUW Members Donate to The Friendship Club Library

The  Bright Futures for Youth/The Friendship Club’s Library bookshelves have new additions thanks to a recent donation from the American Association of University Women Nevada County Branch (AAUW NCB) Mostly Fiction Book Discussion Group. The group donated more than 30 books and $250 in gift certificates for books specially chosen for The Friendship Club girls […]

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AAUW Names Deb Cubberley as 2021 Edi Silverman Community Service Award Recipient

October 28, 2021 – At its October program meeting, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch presented Deb Cubberley with its 2021 Edi Silverman Community Service Award.  Since 2003, the Edi Silverman Community Service Award has recognized annually a branch member who has made outstanding contributions to the community. In announcing the […]

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AAUW Nevada County Announces Inaugural Cleo Gibson AAUW Community Education Grants

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch recently awarded more than $15,000 in local grant money to four different community organizations.  The grants were made possible by a generous bequest from the late Cleo Gibson, who was a member of the AAUW Branch and a former Branch President. The four recipients of […]

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AAUW Program on April 17 focuses on Elder Abuse and resources to address it

April 12, 2021 – The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch’s April program will feature “A Critical Look at the Forms of Elder Abuse and the Resources to Address those Issues” via ZOOM on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:00 am.  The program is free and open to the public.  Attendees will […]

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AAUW Nevada County Celebrates Local Women in Medicine-Past, Present and Future – video

March 20, 2021 – In celebration of Women’s History Month, this American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch program takes a look at the critical roles of women in Nevada County health care – past, present, and future. Topics include the Sisters of Mercy, who cared for the region’s orphans and provided health […]

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AAUW Celebrates Local Women in Medicine – Past, Present and Future

March 16, 2021 – In celebration of Women’s History Month, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch will offer a look at the critical roles of women—past, present, and future–in Nevada County health care.  The program will be presented via ZOOM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.  It is free […]

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AAUW features “Tales from InConcert Sierra” at November 21st ZOOM Meeting

November 18, 2020 – “Women and Youth in Classical Music: Tales from InConcert Sierra” is the focus of the November 21st ZOOM meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch. AAUW Members Barbara Drew and Robin Laverty-Reves, who also happen to be InConcert Sierra Board Members, will host the meeting, which […]

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