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UPCOMING WEBINARS AND IN-PERSON EVENTS |  League Program Planning
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
π 9:30 am β 12:00 pm
π United Methodist Church
1515 Fredericks Street, SLO
π Register here.
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At our Program Planning meeting weβll discuss and prioritize the local issues most important to our community. Weβll identify the issues weβd like to see the national League focus on for education and advocacy in 2026 β 2028. Join us to share your ideas and hear from other League members. Get to know your fellow members in small-group discussion sessions.
League Program Planning is open to members and non-members. Find more information and register here.
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Webinar - Central Coast Teach-In:
Stop Offshore Drilling Expansion
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Monday, January 12, 2026
π 6:00 pm β 7:30 pm
π Register here.
The federal government is proposing to expand offshore oil drilling along the Central Coast. Join a group of SLO County community organizations to make your voice heard to stop this action and protect our coast.
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In-Person SLO Action Social
Stop Offshore Drilling
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Friday, January 16, 2026
π 4:30 pm β 7:00 pm
π Register here.
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Join SLO County community organizations against offshore drilling for an in-person happy hour to learn more about the federal offshore drilling expansion plan, take action against it, and connect with community members building a SLO County coalition against offshore drilling.
| SCOTUS Watch: The Impact of Recent Supreme Court Decisions
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Tuesday, February 17 | 12:00 Noon | Online via Zoom
Retired Federal Judge Alex Karlin will discuss some of the most important cases before the Supreme Court that could affect our community including: the redistricting of congressional seats, the legality of mail-in ballots, the rights of trans athletes, and the limits of presidential power over the imposition of tariffs. Judge Karlin will provide up to the minute analysis of the issues at stake in these cases and the arguments, pro and con, as presented to the court.
π Register for SCOTUS Watch: The Impact of Recent Supreme Court Decisions
| Local Events Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
|  NAACP SLO w/R.A.C.E Matters presents "At The Table with Dr. King"
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January 17 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
π Agape Church, 950 Laureate Lane, SLO
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Join us for At The Table with Dr. King, a live chat celebrating his legacy and powerful ideas.
NAACP SLO Theme: "Moving Forward Fearlessly and Focused"
At the Table with Dr. King is a multi-media performance directed by award-winning songwriter Dave LeMieux, teaching audiences about the American Civil Rights movement and valuable lessons of equality and respect. The film explores key moments in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.βs impactful life, from his Montgomery parsonage kitchen β where he heard a clear call to courageous community service β to his shocking assassination and emotional funeral, which united the world in grief.
Through this vibrant experience, audiences will be:
- Immersed in the sights and sounds of the American Civil Rights Movement
- Inspired to make valuable connections between the past and present, learning lessons of equality and respect
- Challenged to engage in creative acts of service in their local communities
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Day of Celebration & Service
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Monday, January 19, 2026
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The City of Paso Robles has been celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. since 1990 with an annual community event. The focus of this coming yearβs celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026, will be to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King while focusing on his enduring call to service.
Community Celebration | 9-10 am
Begin the day in City Park with a celebration of Dr. Kingβs enduring message of unity, hope, and service. The program features inspiring guest speakers and uplifting musical performances in his honor.
This year, there will be two service opportunities where neighbors can give back together. As Dr. King reminded us, βEveryone can be great, because everyone can serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.β Join us in honoring his vision through action.
Celebration may be canceled due to weather conditions
Service Opportunities | 10-11:30 am
Care Package Service Project (Paso Robles City Library) or Mulch Beautification Service Project (Robbins Field). To volunteer for one of the 90-minute community service projects, please click here.
Registered service project volunteers will receive an MLK Day of Celebration & Service commemorative gift and access to a luncheon at 11:30AM following the service project.
View the event flyer here.
| Upcoming Immigration Events in SLO
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One Year In: The Human Cost of Immigration Repression
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Tuesday, January 13, 6 β 8 pm
π 864 Santa Rosa Street, SLO
π Register here.
Join the Diversity Coalition for a community conversation marking one year of major shifts in federal immigration policy, centering immigrant lived experiences and the voices of organizers, service providers, and experts on the ground.
For more information and to register go to diversityslo.org.
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Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act Forum
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January 27, 2026, Time TBA
π SLO County Board of Supervisors Chambers
1055 Monterey Street, SLO
A California law, the TRUTH Act, requires local law enforcement to hold annual community forums if they allow ICE access to individuals. The SLO County Sheriffβs office will conduct the mandated TRUTH Act Forum at the January 27 meeting of the SLO County Board of Supervisors. The time to be announced in advance of the meeting. The TRUTH Act Hearing will be broadcast on the Board of Supervisors live meeting at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/
According to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, 70% of ICE arrests result from transfers of undocumented individuals to ICE from other law enforcement agencies. The TRUTH Act requires that before law enforcement agencies can allow ICE to interview an undocumented individual in custody, they must present that individual with a written consent form in a language they understand. An undocumented individual can decide whether or not to be interviewed. If they choose to be interviewed, they may require that their lawyer be present.
| League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County
The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older, of all gender identities. With over 100 years of experience, the League is one of Americaβs oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. | |