Monthly Programs

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

APRIL 14, 2025

DUAL SPEAKERS SHARE KEY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

DATE: April 14
TIME: 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Emanuel Lutheran Church. (501 E. Danaher Street, Ludington). Please use the back entrance.

women marching in the streets for their rights
THE 5 MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES WOMEN ARE FACING IN THE UPCOMING YEARS

Please join us as we welcome Sheila Blair, the VP of Finances for the AAUW State of Michigan Board and a motivational speaker as she shares talking points on the five most pressing issues that women will be facing in the upcoming years. This special AAUW meeting is open to the public! We highly encourage you to bring a friend, a neighbor, a sister, a daughter, or anyone interested in women’s issues.



BRINGING CLARITY TO THE ELECTION PROCESS

We welcome Michael Nagel, Professor of History and Political Science at West Shore Community College, as he shares details about how the election process works in our country. Mike has served as a poll worker, and participated as a post-election auditor and believes everyone should seek to understand this process.

MAY 12, 2025

LUDINGTON STATE PARK UPDATE

DATE: May 12
TIME: 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Park at the Skyline Trail Lot. The Park is CLOSED at the bridge until sometime in July.

young woman walking to the big sable lighthouse in Ludington state park

Join the Ludington AAUW Members for a special UPDATE on our beloved Ludington State Park. Gather at the Amphitheater at 6pm with Brandon Griffith, LSP Educational Director, to learn about the incredible improvements being made.

 

PAST EVENTS:

December 3, 2024

JImage of a woman designing a christmas wreathoin Us for a Festive Christmas Wreath Workshop at Nickelson’s Tree Farm!

The AAUW is excited to invite the public to our upcoming Christmas Wreath Workshop! Get into the holiday spirit while crafting a beautiful wreath to adorn your home. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our members, learn more about our group, and see how you can get involved!

Date: December 3, 2024
Time: 6pm
Location: Nickelson’s Tree Farm 3815 N. Victory Corner Road, Ludington, MI 49431
Cost: $50

Whether you’re a crafting pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome! Bring your creativity and join us for a fun, festive evening. Let’s celebrate the season together and explore how we can make a difference in our community.

Feel free to invite friends and family! Register by November 29, 2024 to Patty Otto at pemkotto@hotmail.com.

November 11, 2024

Sugar Plum Auction graphicJoin us for the Annual Sugar Plum Auction on November 11, 2024 at 6 pm at the United Methodist Church.

At 6 pm we will enjoy grazing on delicious canapes and hors d’ouvres provided by our members and looking at the items for the live auction that have been donated by members and guests.

At 6:30 pm the Sugar Plum Auction will begin with Sally Reed as our Auctioneer!

Members and guests are encouraged to attend and enjoy the delicious food and auction items.

Funds raised are used for the College Scholarship Fund.

October 14, 2024

AAUW members, guests and public encouraged to attend our October program.
Location:  Mason County Historical Center, 130 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington
Time:  7:00 p.m.

Lincoln Fields presentation graphicProgram:  Before it was Lincoln Hills, it was Lincoln Fields
A century ago, long before Lincoln Hills Golf Club was established, Michigan National Guard troops, along with their tents, artillery, guns, and horses, used this site as their annual training ground. Mason County Historical Society President James Jensen brings this presentation to life, reviewing these encampments and the many associated local activities using historic photos, newspaper accounts, and documents from the Mason County Historical Society archives.
This event, hosted by the Ludington AAUW, is FREE and open to the public! Please join us for a journey into our local history!