August 21, 2024, Wednesday, 4pm to 5:30pm
Wine & Cheese Kickoff Social.  Celebrating our branch’s 95th anniversary.
A perfect time to introduce a friend to AAUW!
Meadow Pointe Clubhouse – Bring a snack or wine to share!
491 Pointe Drive (between Honda & Hundai car dealerships on Hwy 11)
Harrisonburg, VA

September 21, 2024, Saturday, 11am
Mark Finks, Harrisonburg City Registrar will speak about voter issues (particularly for students) and civic involvement.
This is a cooperative effort of the JMU Office of Civic Engagement, AAUW, and LWV.
JMU Student Success Center (in the old hospital), Room 1065, 738 S. Mason St. – parking in the back

October 19, 2024, Saturday, 10am to noon
Speaker:  Luanne Austin, “Always a Way Forward”
Valley Friends Meeting House
363 High Street
Dayton, VA

November 12, 2024, Tuesday, 11:30 to 1:30
Casual Lunch at Vito’s Italian Restaurant (Dutch treat)
Bring a friend and get to know your fellow members.

December 7, 2024, Saturday, 10am to noon
Holiday Brunch with seasonal music, at the home of Susan & Randall Wheaton
Invite a friend.  Bring a brunch food and some cheer!
RSVP Mary Perramond

January 11, 2025, Saturday, 10am to noon
Northwest District Meeting – via Zoom
Sponsored by the Winchester Branch
Topic:  Shenandoah Valley Scholars Latino Initiative Inc. (https://vasli.org/)

January 18, 2025, Saturday, 10am to noon
Program:   Susan Adamson, Director of the Blue Ridge Free Clinic
210 Virginia Avenue, Maple Terrace, Shenandoah Room
Bridgewater Retirement Community
Bridgewater, VA 22812

February 15, 2025, Saturday, 10am to noon
Three women address challenges of working in local media (DNR, The Citizen, WMRA, JMU Breeze)
JMU Hartman Hall, 421 Bluestone Drive, College of Business
James Madison University

March 8, 2025, Saturday
International Women’s Day
A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
See local media for agenda.  Usually includes a march to Court Square and speeches by local women there.

March 15, 2025, Saturday, 11:30 am to 1pm
Dutch Treat Lunch & Annual Business Meeting
Speakers from local International Women’s Day organization
Taste of Thai
917 South High Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

March 29, 2025, Saturday
2025 AAUW-VA State Conference
Hosted by the AAUW-VA Northern District branches
(Pre-Conference activities on March 28)
Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria
Call 1-888-236-2427 to reserve a room
801 North St. Asaph Street, Alexandria 22314

March 29, 2025 – Saturday, 8:15am to 3:30pm
Madistem Conference for Girls (FREE; breakfast & lunch included)
On the East Campus of James Madison University
Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics at JMU

April 19, 2025, Saturday, 10am to noon
Tour & brief history of the Lincoln Homestead & Cemetery
7884 Harpine Hwy, Linville, VA 22834 – 10 miles north of Harrisonburg on Hwy 42
$5 fee/attending members.  Make your reservation with Mary Perramond.

May 2025 (date & time TBA)
End-of-year social event (Dutch treat)
Cross Keys Vineyard
6011 E. Timber Ridge Rd
Mt Crawford, VA 22941

NOTE:  “Science Sundays for Girls” is held on first Sunday of the month in the Planetarium at James Madison University from 2pm to 3:30pm.  Free to all.  (This may occur only during the academic year since it is organized and run by JMU science students.)