Emailing - League of Women Voters of North County San Diego

Date: 3/17/2026
Subject: March 2026 Mid-Month E-Blast
From: Marian Vega Clancy

March 2026 mid-month e-blast

16 March 2026

Dear Members and Friends,

March 2026 may be one of our League’s busiest months ever — and we’re only halfway through! I’m delighted to share that five more events are still ahead, each offering fresh, timely, and genuinely intriguing information. I hope you’ll join us for as many as you can.

🌎 EARTH DAY NORTH COUNTY 2026 — Webinar 🌎

Wednesday, March 18, 6:30–7:30pm

Join a short Zoom session for a preview of Earth Day 2026 in North County. Our Climate Change Director, Rachel Heussenstamm, has gathered a terrific lineup of speakers — including a local farmer from the botanical gardens and an Oceanside Sierra Club volunteer — to share their work and upcoming Earth Day events. You’ll also receive a calendar of city‑sponsored activities, with Escondido and Carlsbad leading the way with nature walks, clean‑ups, and more.

Join Zoom:
Zoom Meeting Link

Meeting ID: 878 4241 6735
Passcode: 709767

Register here:

Earth Day 2026: LWVNCSD Community Preps for Local Events Introductions - 3/18/2026

🗳️ ELECTION PREVIEW 2026 — Live Event 🗳️

Saturday, March 21, 10:00–11:30am
Pine Avenue Recreation Center

Hosted by our Voter Service teams, this session covers everything from voter registration and youth outreach to candidate forums and ballot proposition Pros & Cons. Come learn how you can strengthen democracy at the local level and empower North County voters.

Register here:

💧 Desperate Times on the Colorado River 💧

All‑County Webinar
Wednesday, March 25, 6:00–7:30pm

A critical look at San Diego County’s dependence on the Colorado River and the challenges ahead. This is essential context for anyone following regional water policy.

Sign up here:

Desperate Times on the Colorado River

Upcoming Unit Meetings

🌅 Carlsbad Unit — Live Event 🌅

Thursday, March 19, 12:00–1:30pm
Leucadia Waste Water District Offices

This is our annual Program Planning meeting for the upcoming year .During the meeting we will review the Unit's 2025-2026 Program ( of work) which includes the Unit's positions and last year's goals (our Issues for Emphasis for Education & Advocacy..)

We will then come to consensus on the Unit's Program of work for 2026-2027.

Please come and join the conversation. We'd like to hear from you.

Feel free to bring a snack and a beverage of your choice. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

🌿 Oceanside–Vista Unit Meeting 🌿

+ Sign‑Making Workshop

Thursday, March 26, 1:30pm

Oceanside Public Library, Mission Branch (3861 Mission Ave.)

Meet with Climate Change Director Rachel Heussenstamm for a conversation about housing, past Earth Days, and the latest Earth Day 2026 updates. We’ll also host a sign‑making workshop for the No Kings Day event on March 28. Bring foam board and markers.

RSVP to Marsha: oceansidevistaunit@lwvncsd.org

🏙️ Inland Cities Unit — Live Event 🏙️

Friday, March 27, 1:00–3:00pm
San Marcos

QR code for directions:
https://myqrcode.com/qr/0d4fed09

RSVP to Barbara: inlandunit@lwvncsd.org

No Kings 3

Saturday, March 28

Throughout San Diego and North County

A nationwide day of peaceful, nonviolent demonstrations will take place on Saturday, March 28, with multiple events across San Diego County. All No Kings actions emphasize lawful, de‑escalatory, nonviolent participation and a strong commitment to community safety.

📍 SAN DIEGO — Waterfront Park 📍
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101

This is the central San Diego gathering, beginning at Waterfront Park.

Accessibility:
An alternate, family‑friendly and mobility‑accessible support location will be available at Ruocco Park (585 Harbor Ln) for those who prefer to sit or need a shorter distance.

📍 CARLSBAD NO KINGS 3 📍
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 2086 Marron Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

📍 NO KINGS OCEANSIDE 📍
4:00 PM — 6:00 PM PDT

Location: City Hall, Oceanside, CA 92054

📍 NO KINGS VISTA 📍

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM PDT

Location: Vista Village and North Santa Fe (Soroptimist Park), Vista, CA 92083

📍 OTHER LOCATIONS 📍

will be announced as the date approaches
Find a rally near you

WHEW!

What a month. This is what American democracy looks like — informed, active, and rooted in community. From Earth Day to voter empowerment to water policy, our League shows up. It’s not just a chant; it’s our presence and our actions.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the two in‑depth All‑County Housing webinars our members presented this month.

Your involvement is how the League makes a difference.

In League,